Hitachi CDH-LE32SMART17 Android TV Specs, Common Backlight and PSU Faults, Firmware Recovery

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Hitachi CDH-LE32SMART17

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Direct answer to the question

– Hitachi CDH-LE32SMART17 is a 32-inch HD (1366 × 768) LED Android-TV set that integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, Chromecast and Google-Assistant voice control.
– Typical headline specifications: quad-core SoC, 1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB eMMC, 2 × HDMI, 1 × USB, DVB-T/ISDB-T tuner, 2 × 5 W loudspeakers, energy class A+.
– For up-to-date firmware or service information you can use the official OTA update menu or perform a forced USB recovery with the files published by Hitachi/Radiovictoria and professional forums (e.g. mundotecnico.info).

Detailed problem analysis

1. Display subsystem
   • Edge-lit LED back-light, 6-bit+FRC HD panel (≈240 cd/m², 3000:1).
   • Timing-Control (T-Con) board integrated on the panel; LVDS link from the main board.
   • Most frequent failures: open/short LED strip → sound-with-no-image; tab-bond failure → vertical lines.

2. Main board / SoC
   • Amlogic-based quad-core Cortex-A53 @ 1.2 GHz, Mali-450 GPU.
   • 1.5 GB DDR3, 8 GB eMMC.
   • Runs Android-TV 8.0 (early batches) or 9.0 (latest firmware).

3. I/O and RF
   • 2 × HDMI 1.4 (ARC on HDMI-1), 1 × USB 2.0 (5 V/500 mA), composite A/V via jack, optical S/PDIF, 3.5 mm headphones.
   • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz (Realtek RTL8188FTV module) and Bluetooth 4.0 combined.
   • DVB-T / ISDB-T tuner for LATAM market; analogue PAL-N/M, NTSC-M support.

4. Power supply
   • Separate PSU board: 100-240 V AC → 12 V / 24 V rails + 5 V-SB.
   • Common faults: bulged electrolytics, N-MOSFET short, overload shut-down due to back-light short.

5. Audio
   • TAS5721 class-D amplifier, 2 × 5 W RMS into 8 Ω.
   • Dolby-Audio processing enabled in firmware.

Current information and trends

– 2023-2024 firmware builds add Android-TV 9 security patches and Widevine-L1 for new streaming apps.
– Google is deprecating 32-bit only builds; however this model remains supported until ~2026 according to Hitachi-Radiovictoria roadmap.
– Replacement LED-strip kits and complete PSU boards are now stocked by Argentinian and Brazilian distributors because of high field-failure rate of the back-light system.

Supporting explanations and details

Specification table

Block	Parameter	Value	Note
Panel	Diagonal	31.5 in (80 cm)	VA type
	Native resolution	1366 × 768	60 Hz
	Brightness	240 cd/m²	typ.
CPU	SoC	Amlogic S905-based	Quad ARM-A53
Memory	RAM	1.5 GB DDR3	on-board
	Storage	8 GB eMMC	≈4 GB free
Audio	Power	2 × 5 W	8 Ω
Power	Consumption	≤25 W avg	Energy class A+
Size	w × h × d (w/o stand)	73.2 × 43.2 × 8 cm	measured
Weight	w/o stand	3.7 kg	3.9 kg with stand

Ethical and legal aspects

– Firmware distributed by Hitachi/Radiovictoria is copyrighted; redistribute only under the licence terms stated in the service bulletin.
– When servicing, disconnect mains and discharge primary capacitors; PSU carries lethal voltages.
– Respect local e-waste regulations when replacing the LCD panel or boards.

Practical guidelines

Firmware/OS recovery (forced USB):

1. Format a ≥1 GB pendrive in FAT32.
2. Copy the extracted image file (usually upgrade_loader.pkg) to root.
3. Unplug TV, insert USB in service port.
4. Keep POWER and VOL- (or CH-) buttons pressed while plugging AC.
5. LED blinks → release; wait 4-5 min until automatic reboot.

Back-light repair:
– Remove rear cover, disconnect panel ribbons.
– Measure each LED strip with a 300 mA tester; replace the whole set if ≥1 LED is open/short.
– Always add fresh thermal tape between strips and chassis.

Typical service codes
• Factory menu: Source → 2 5 8 0 or Menu → 1 1 4 7
• Reset NVM: In factory menu select “EEPROM init”.

Possible disclaimers or additional notes

– Dimensions/weight figures vary in on-line shops; the 73 cm width dataset matches physical units, the 90 cm listing is a typo.
– Only 8 GB storage is available; some streaming apps may outgrow the space in future updates.
– Bluetooth audio latency (>150 ms) may be noticeable for gaming.

Suggestions for further research

– Evaluate cost-benefit of retro-fitting universal LED driver strips with external PWM dimmer to improve back-light lifetime.
– Investigate possibility of upgrading to Android-TV 11 (AOSP) using Amlogic “TV-T” platform sources.
– Study thermal behaviour of PSU electrolytics at 220 V regions to propose longer-life replacements (Low-ESR 105 °C polymer).

Brief summary

Hitachi CDH-LE32SMART17 is a Latin-American market 32-inch Android TV that combines basic HD display quality with a full Google ecosystem and modern wireless connectivity. Technicians most often encounter back-light and PSU faults; both can be repaired cost-effectively with readily available parts and Hitachi’s published USB-recovery firmware. Always observe electrical safety and legal firmware distribution rules, and keep the unit’s limited storage and 32-bit Android platform in mind when planning long-term support.

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