Accessories

Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.

Remote Control Unit	“AA” Size
CLU-4591AV	Batteries (2)

Power Cord

Owners Guide

(Part No. HL02631)

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Easy Graphic Guide

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Stand Screws (4)

Model numbers

L32A404

L42A404

Alpha Series Liquid Crystal HDTV

Thank you for purchasing this Hitachi product. Please read these instructions carefully.

For additional assistance please call 800.HITACHI (800.448.2244) or visit our website at www.hitachi.us/tv.

Keep this owners guide for future reference.

Record the model name and serial number of your LCD Television for future reference.

This information is located on the back and right side of the television.

MODEL NAME. ________________________ SERIAL NO. ___________________________
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	2-5
FIRST TIME USE	6-17
THE REMOTE CONTROL	18-21
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY	22-34
USEFUL INFORMATION	35-41
LIMITED WARRANTY	42
END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE	43-48
APPENDIXES	49
INDEX	50

E.SAVE CC SLEEP FAV.CH

MENUINPUT

SELECT

EXITINFO

L32A404:(T4x12: Part No. 0Q1G 940 12 47 CR3)

L42A404:(M6x12: Part No. 0M1G1760 12225 CR3)

Stand Base

CLU-4591AV

L32A404:(Part No. 705TQA34J70) L42A404:(Part No. 705TQA34N49)

For optional accessories, please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv

CAUTION	•	Ceiling mounting is not recommended. Mounting the panel on the ceiling does not provide adequate
CAUTION		ventilation for the electronics or proper support for the front panel. This LCD television product is designed

		for a maximum tilting angle of 45 degrees from vertical.
	•	Please see page 8 for important information related to wall mounting.

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

The remote control operates on 2 “AA” batteries.

1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing and pulling it in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert two new “AA” size batteries for the remote control. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out.

3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment.

4.Insert the bottom of the battery, the (-) side, into the battery compartment first, push

towards the springs and insert the top of the battery, the (+) side, into place. Do not force the battery into the battery compartment.

5. Close the battery cover making sure the tabs rest in the corresponding holes and push down the cover until it clicks shut.

	•	Do not insert batteries with ‘+’ and ‘-’ polarities reversed as this may cause the batteries to swell or rupture
CAUTION	•	resulting in leakage.
	•	Never mix used and new batteries in the device.

•Replace all the batteries in the device at the same time.

•Remove the batteries if the remote control is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

•The batteries (batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, etc.

Accessories

Stand Screws (4)

Alpha Series Liquid Crystal HDTV

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT