Hitachi L42VK04U User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
42’’ Colour TV
L42VK04U
Important - Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating and keep for future
reference.
These instructions contain important information which will help you get the best from your
television and ensure safe and correct installation and operation.
For any help concerning set up and use of your TV please call the
Customer Helpline: 0845 604 0105
Lines open: 9am - 8pm Monday to Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday
529/8439

Hitachi L42VK04U Specifications

General

Screen Size	42 inches
Display Technology	LCD
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Contrast Ratio	1000:1
Brightness	500 cd/m²
HDMI Ports	3
USB Ports	1
Resolution	1920 x 1080
Viewing Angle	178°
Weight	22 kg

Summary

Introduction and Features

Features Overview

Lists various functionalities of the TV.

Safety and Warnings

General Safety Dos and Don'ts

Provides essential safety guidelines for equipment usage.

Operational Safety and Handling

User Information and Installation

Installation and Connection Safety

Installation, connection, and operation precautions.

Remote Control Overview

Remote Control Buttons

Identifies and explains the functions of each remote control button.

TV Physical Controls and Connections

LCD TV and Operating Buttons

Explains the functions of physical buttons on the TV.

Side Connections and Power

Power Connection Guide

Instructions for connecting the TV to the mains power.

Digital Media and PC Connectivity

Using USB Media Connectors

How to connect and use USB devices for media playback.

Connecting TV to PC

Steps to connect and display a computer on the TV.

Connecting External Devices

Connecting a DVD Player

How to connect a DVD player using various connectors.

Basic TV Operation

Remote Control Handset Use

Inserting batteries and switching TV on/off.

Input Source Selection

How to switch between different input sources.

TV and Remote Control Operations

First Time Installation Process

Guides through the initial setup process.

Channel Scanning and Programming Guides

Viewing Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

How to access and navigate the EPG.

Auto Channel Scan Operation

Details options for automatic channel scanning.

Manual Tuning Procedures

Manual Search and Station Management

Digital and Analogue Manual Search

On-Screen Information and Media Browser

Media Browser Usage

Using the Media Browser for USB playback.

USB Memory Connection Notes

USB Media Playback: Videos

Viewing Videos via USB

How to play video files from a USB device.

USB Media Playback: Photos, Music, and Settings

Viewing Photos via USB

How to view image files from a USB device.

Slideshow and Music Playback

Customizing slideshows and playing music files.

Picture Format and Size Adjustment

Changing Image Size: Picture Formats

Picture Settings Configuration

Configuring Picture Settings

Detailed adjustment of picture parameters.

PC Picture Settings Operation

Sound and TV Settings Configuration

Configuring Sound Settings

Adjusts audio parameters like Volume and Equalizer.

Configuring TV Settings

Accesses overall TV configuration menus.

Conditional Access and Language Settings

Using a Conditional Access Module

Configuring Language Preferences

How to set language for menus, audio, and subtitles.

Parental Control and System Settings

Parental Control Setup

How to set up parental locks for channels and menus.

Parental Settings Operation

Timers and Date/Time Settings

Configuring Date/Time Settings

Source and Other System Settings

Configuring Source Settings

Configuring Other Settings

Appendix E: Software Upgrade and Disposal

Software Upgrade Procedures

Procedures for updating the TV's software.

Technical Specifications