These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your
television and ensure safe and correct installation and operation. (41 pages)
Contents Connections Contents Back connections explained Contents Left side connections explained Preparation HDMI Connections Intended Use SCART Connections Power source VGA Connections Positioning the TV Side AV Connections Power cord and plug Moisture and Water Using a Conditional Access Module Ventilation USB Connections Heat sources and Flames...
AV and HDMI Signal Compatibility (Input Signal Types) Defi nition of important terms Software Upgrade DVB-T functionality information Guarantee Model number HITACHI L24VG07U For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call the Customer Helpline: 0845 604 0105...
Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating The lightning fl ash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the CAUTION user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN be of suffi...
Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by Power cord and plug mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment • Do not place the set, a piece of furniture, etc. on and make sure that your family know how to do this.
Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Moisture and Water Batteries • Do not use this TV in a humid or damp place (avoid • Warning: Incorrect installation of bathrooms, the sink in the kitchen, etc. batteries may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to •...
Safety Information IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating Replacement Parts Symbols in this Instruction Book When replacement parts are required, make sure that The following symbols are used in the Instruction the service technician has used replacement parts, Book as a marker for restrictions and precautions and which are specifi...
Getting Started TV - Features • Remote controlled colour LCD TV. • Fully integrated Terrestrial digital TV (DVB-T - MPEG2) • HDMI connectors for digital video and audio. This connection is also designed to accept high defi nition signals. • USB input.
Getting Started Viewing remote control Standby Yellow button Blue button Return / Exit menu / Index Page (in TXT mode) Navigation buttons OK / Channel list Picture mode selection EPG (Programme Guide) Programme Up / Down Numeric buttons Previous programme Subtitle on/off Sleep timer Teletext / Mix...
Getting Started TV - Control buttons (left side) 1.Up direction 2. Down direction 3. Programme/Volume / AV / Standby-On selection switch The Control switch allows you to control the Volume/ Programme/ Source and Standby-On functions of the To change volume: Increase the volume by pushing Standby-LED the button up.
Getting Started Aerial connection Connect the “aerial” or “cable TV” plug to AERIAL INPUT (ANT.) socket located on the back of the TV (fi g.1). Power connection IMPORTANT :The TV set is designed to operate on 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. Please note: After unpacking, allow the TV to reach ambient room temperature before connecting the TV to the mains power socket.
Getting Started Operation using TV control buttons Operation using Remote control buttons The main menu OSD (On Screen Display) cannot The remote control is designed to control all the be displayed using the TV control buttons. functions of the model you selected. The Control switch allows you to control the Volume Setting Volume/ Programme/ Source and Standby-On...
Getting Started Initial set up When turned on for the fi rst time, the “language selection” menu appears. The message “Welcome please select your language!” is displayed in all language options listed alphabetically as shown below. After all the available stations are stored, Channel List will be displayed on the screen.
Connections Back connections explained 1. SCART socket Inputs or outputs for external devices. Connect the SCART cable between the SCART socket on the TV and the SCART socket on the external device (decoder, VCR or DVD player). NOTE: If an external device is connected via the SCART socket, the TV will automatically switch to AV mode.
Connections Left side connections explained 6. CI Slot Used to insert a CI card. A CI card allows you to view all the channels that you subscribe to. For more information, see “Conditional Access” section. 7. USB Input To connect devices to the TV, providing fast data exchange.
Connections HDMI Connections HDMI lets you enjoy high defi nition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV to external devices such as DVD players, set top HDMI Cable boxes or gaming equipment (fi g.1). (not supplied) Power off both the TV and the device before making any connections.
Connections Side AV Connections You must use the supplied SIDE AV connection cable for enabling SIDE AV connection. 1. Plug single jack of the cable to the TV’s SIDE AV socket. 2. Insert your AV cable’s (not supplied) connectors into the plural part of the SIDE AV connection cable (see illustration below).
Connections USB Connections 2.5” and 3.5” inch (hdd with external power supply) external hard disk drives are supported. SIDE VIEW USB MEMORY IMPORTANT You should back up your files before making any connections to the TV set in order to avoid any possible data loss.
Basic Features How to navigate menus - Selecting source Once you have connected external devices to the TV, you can select and change the input source required. To change Input Selection, use one of the following options: Option a: Press the “SOURCE” button on the (optional) remote control to directly select required source.
Basic Features General Operation NOTE: See Picture, Sound, Settings and Displaying Subtitles Installation Control sections on pages 16-18 for learning the functions of menu items. With digital terrestrial broadcasting (DVB-T), some programmes are broadcast with subtitles. Confi guring Date/Time Settings 1.
Basic Features Channel management 4. Select Yes if you want to move the channel and press OK. The TV sorts all stored stations in the Channel List. You can edit this channel list, set favourites or set active stations to be listed by using the Channel List options. Deleting a Channel Press “M”...
Basic Features Language Settings You can operate the TV’s language settings using this NOTE: If the Country option is set to Denmark, menu. Sweden, Norway or Finland, the Language Settings Press “M” button and select the Settings icon by using menu will function as described below: “...
Basic Features Parental Control To prohibit viewing of certain programmes, channels IMPORTANT: The factory default pin number is and menus can be locked by using the parental control 0000, if you change the PIN number make sure you system. write it down and keep it safe. This function enables or disables the menu protection system and allows the PIN code to be changed.
Basic Features Environmental Information This television is designed to consume less energy to save environment. You not only help to save the environment but also you can save money by reducing electricity bills thanks to the energy effi ciency feauture of this TV. To reduce energy consumption, you should take the following steps: You can use Power Save Mode setting, located in...
Basic Features Other Functions and Features “ ” or “ ” 4. Use button to set. The timer can be programmed between Off and 2.00 hours (120 minutes) Favourite Mode in steps of 30 minutes. You can create a list of favourite programmes using the favourites feature.
Basic Features Picture Controls Setting Warm option gives white colours a slight red stress. Confi guring Picture Settings Picture Zoom: Sets the picture size to Auto,16:9, You can use different picture settings in detail. Subtitle,14:9, 14:9 Zoom, 4:3, Panoramic or Cinema. “M”...
Basic Features Sound and Source Settings AVL: Automatic Volume Limiting (AVL) function sets the sound to obtain fi xed output level between programmes Confi guring Sound Settings (For instance, volume level of advertisements tend to Sound settings can be confi gured according to your be louder than programmes).
Basic Features Other Controls The description narrator talks through the presentation, describing what is happening on the screen during the To view general confi guration preferences, select Other natural pauses in the audio (and sometimes during Settings in the Settings menu and press OK button. dialogue, if deemed necessary).
Advanced Features Media Browser Only available when a USB device is plugged into Subtitle Position the TV. Sets subtitle position as up or down. Starting Media Browser Subtitle Font Size Sets subtitle font size (max. 54pt). Loop / Shuffl e during Playback Press BLUE button once to disable Loop.
Advanced Features Media Browser - continued Viewing Videos via USB Viewing Photos via USB 1. Select Photos from the Media Browser screen 1. Select Videos from the Media Browser screen and press OK button. and press OK button. 2. All photo fi les will be fi ltered and listed. 2.
Advanced Features Setting the channels “ ” or “ ” Select the desired “Search Type” using button. Manual search options will change accordingly. Accessing Installation Menu 3. Enter the multiplex (for digital manual search) or 1. Press “M” button on the remote control and select frequency number (for analogue manual search) using “...
Other Information Teletext Analogue Teletext Digital Teletext (for the UK only) Teletext system transmits information such as news, 1. Press the “ ” button. The digital teletext sports and weather on your TV. Note that is the signal information appears on screen. degrades, for example in poor/adverse weather 2.
Product Support Trouble shooting Image persistence - ghosting Please note that ghosting may occur while displaying a persistent image (still or paused image). LCD TVs’ image persistence may disappear after a short time. Try turning off the TV for a while. To avoid this, do not leave the screen in still picture mode for extended periods.
Product Support Disposal information Instructions for waste disposal: • Don’t try to recharge batteries. Danger of explosion. Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and type. should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil bag, must be kept away from children. The cold cathode fl...
Product Support Defi nition of important terms Aspect Ratio This refers to the ratio of the width to the height of a The European TV standard for scanning television picture. signals. Scart Automatic volume limiter. A 21-pin audio/video connector found primarily on European televisions.
Product Support Software Upgrade Your TV is capable of fi nding and updating new software upgrades over broadcast channels. For broadcast channels search, TV looks the available channels stored in your settings. So before software upgrade search, it is advised to auto search and update all available channels.
Product Support DVB-T functionality information This DVB receiver is only suitable for use in the country which it was designed to be used in. Although this DVB receiver conforms to the latest DVB specifi cations at the time of manufacture, we cannot guarantee compatibility with future DVB transmissions due to changes that may be implemented in broadcast signals and technologies.
Guarantee Product Guarantee This product is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of Year This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of original purchase. Any defect that arises due to faulty materials or workmanship will either be replaced, refunded or repaired free of charge where possible during this period by the dealer from whom you purchased the unit.
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QUICK GUIDE L24VG07U 529/8824 Please read this quick guide fully before installing or operating because it contains important setup information and keep for future reference. For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call theCustomer Helpline:...
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• It is recommended that a scart lead should be fitted between your TV and VCR to enhance your picture and sound quality. Scart leads are essential if you have a stereo TV and VCR and wish to obtain stereo sound from your equipment. These leads can be purchased from your Hitachi dealer or any good High Street electrical retailer.
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...or through a HDMI and YPbPr products (DVD-RW) TFT-LCD TV PC to YPbPr cable SPDIF Aerial (RF) Socket Coax.OUT (RF) connector lead Device to TV Audio In HDMI cable Scart Lead to AV-1 on TV. COMPONENT ANTENNA wall AUDIO OUT socket Aerial (RF) ANT.IN...
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connect the TV plug to the mains socket UK plug European plug insert plug... insert plug..and switch on switch your TV on by pressing the control switch on the left hand side of the TV. REAR VIEW NB: When the set is first switched on, the set will be in standby and the indicator on the front of the set will illuminate red (at first, the red and blue leds will flash alternately).
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start A.P.S. (Auto Programming System) When the TV is operated for the first time, installation wizard will guide you through the process. First, language selection screen will be displayed: • Use "up" or "down" buttons to select your language and press OK button to set selected language and continue.
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