Hitachi 27MMV40B CRT Television User Manual
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1. 143W 36C X35B 131W Power Consumption Maximum 32UX5 1B 177W 32FX41B 176W 36U X52B 193W 36FX42B 190W 36C X35B 174W e Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm e Channel coverage 181 ch USEFUL INFO 47 VHF Band 2 13 UHF Band 14 69 Mid Band 5 1 1 Super Band J W Hyper Band W 1 W 28 Ultra Band W 29 W 84 e Video 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm e S Video Luminance Y 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Chrominance C 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm e Audio input level 47k Ohm Average input level 470mVrms Maximum input level 940mVrms Outputs e Vide0 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm Audio fixed 470mVrms Ohm Dimensions 32UXSIB 36UX52B 32FX41B 36FX42B 36CX35B Height in 26 5 16 29 17 32 Width in 31 1 16 352. VIEWING ANGLE d MINIMUM E i Ki nl m outdoor VHF or UHF Antenna amp connect VHF Adapler LU HOOK UP CABLES CONNECTORS Most video audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors For best performance video cables should use 75 Ohm coaxial shielded wire Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio video products Below are illustrations and names of common connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various componentsand the length of each cable Kee ACK Sar QUIT MENU 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector FE 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV connected to an antenna adaptor to the antenna jack on the television 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 32FX41B AND 32UX51B 11 Phono Connector S Video Super Video Connector Used on all standard video and audio This connector is used on camcorders VCRs and cables which connect to inputs and laserdisc players with an S Video feature in place of the outputs located on the television s rear standard video cable to produce a high quality picture jack panel and front control panel ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one VHF UHF antenn
3. 1 Turn ON your VCR 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR 3 Press the VCR button to switch to the VCR pre coded mode 4 Hold down the VCR button on the remote enter the two digit preset code that matches your VCR as shown on page 34 The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your VCR If the VCR does not turn off after five seconds try a different two digit preset code 5 The remote will now control your VCR 1 VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode 2 PRECODED VCR Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes For some VCRs you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX SATELLITE FUNCTIONS 24 These buttons are for operating the TV USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX SATELLITE FUNCTIONS CLU 432U Illustration CLU 431UI Illustration Operating the pre coded function for your cable satellite box This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable satellite box Refer to page 34 1 Turn ON your cable satellite box 2 Aim the remote control at the front of your cable satellite box 3 Press the CABLE button on the remote to switch to cable satellite
4. Video ID ERE Ov Ova Family Favoriles w wd Family Favorites mz i Child Lock Reeet Zo Child Lock Reset 4 Event Frogram Event Program Aulo Link Audie Link Closed Caption Closed Caption Menu Background Menu Baceground Press CURSOR d to select the video input to be renamed Press CURSOR or W to select letters Press CURSOR or 4 to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position represents a blank space Select RESET to set VIDEO ID to original condition FAMILY FAVORITES MENU This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function Family Favorites Screens To enter a channel into a category highlight a box to the left side of the category title Press CHANNEL V the number buttons to enter the desired channel Repeat until category has been set with your favorite channels The channel to be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel To rename the categories use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename Use CURSOR A or V to change a letter and CURSOR to select the next character to change To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset p
5. Depth in 22 1 4 24 13 32 e Weight Ibs 120 176 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A and Canada DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit However should you require service a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance Our service hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding warranty service operation or technical assistance please Back Cover 48 contact Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd 3219 Koapaka St Norcross GA 30093 Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 770 279 5600 Tel 808 839 3621 For TV s purchased in Canada only please contact one of the Hitachi offices below should you have any questions regarding service operation or technical assistance MONTREAL TORONTO VANCOUVER 9425 Trans
6. box mode 4 Hold down the CABLE box button on the remote enter the two digit preset code that matches your cable satellite box as shown on page 34 The remote will turn off your cable satellite box when the correct two digit preset code is entered When this occurs the remote control is programmed for your cable satellite box If the cable satellite box does not turn off after five seconds try another two digit preset code 5 The remote will now control your cable satellite box 1 CABLE Button This button allows the remote to control your cable satellite box by setting it to cable satellite mode 2 PRECODED CABLE SATELLITE BOX buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded cable satellite codes 3 EXCLUSIVE TV buttons These buttons are for operating the TV CABLE SATELLITE AND VCR CODES CABLE BRAND CODE S 00 07 08 18 19 21 37 38 53 Antronix 40 Archer 12 25 40 Belcor 33 Cable Star 33 CABLE SATELLITE AND VCR CODES Century Citizen Colour Voice Comtronics Contec Dae Ryung Eastern Electricord Everquest Focus Garrard GC Electronics Gemini General Instrument Gold Star Hamlin Hitachi Hytex Jasco Jerrold Macom Magnavox Memorex Movie Time NSC Oak Panasonic Paragon Philips Pioneer Popular Mechanics Pulsar RCA Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt Runco Samsung Scientific Atlanta Signal Signature SL Marx Sprucer Starcom Stargate Starquest Starsight Sylvania T
7. s Logik LXI Magnavox Magnin Marantz Marta Matsushita MEI Memorex MGA Technology Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola MTC Multitech NEC Nikko Noblex Olympus Optimus Orion Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Portland Protec Pulsar Quarter Quartz Quasar Radio Shack Radix Randex RCA Realistic Ricoh Runco Samsung Sanky Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom 08 23 01 24 26 30 22 23 00 21 30 23 1A 07 29 31 35 45 22 31 23 22 22 00 14 17 18 19 22 23 32 45 15 48 45 02 04 15 26 40 48 49 19 22 00 45 00 30 01 05 24 26 32 23 45 11 22 19 25 92 51 10 11 22 39 53 02 05 22 23 24 45 46 02 03 04 22 22 29 31 23 26 06 30 14 17 17 22 00 23 25 23 02 03 04 35 41 47 00 17 18 19 20 22 23 32 45 14 16 45 14 19 01 26 17 18 32 45 15 16 33 34 37 42 02 04 17 18 20 22 23 32 46 19 30 ULTRATEC BIT MAP OSD 28 Shogun 45 Singer 30 Sony 07 09 21 22 STS 02 Sylvania 00 15 22 29 31 Symphonic 00 Tatung 01 Teac 00 01 Technics 22 39 Teknika 00 22 23 Telefunken 43 TMK 27 45 Toshiba 15 16 20 37 Totevision 23 45 Unitech 45 Vector 16 Vector Research 05 24 Video Concepts 05 16 48 Videosonic 45 Wards 00 02 18 19 22 30 35 37 45 47 XR 1000 00 22 30 Yamaha 24 Zenith 09 14 21 SATELLITE BRAND CODES Hitachi 61 RCA 6
8. stay on for about 8 seconds if the light button is not pressed again These buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright 4 PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes 5 TV VCR BUTTON When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode this is the TV VCR button When the remote is in the CABLE mode this 1s the A B button THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 432U In addition to controlling all the functions of your HITACHI Color TV the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCR s CATV Cable TV and satellite converters with one touch Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area To operate your TV point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button The remote will now control your television To operate your VCR point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button The remote will now control your VCR See page 31 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR To operate your cable satellite box point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable satellite box and press the CABLE button The remote will now control your cable satellite box See page 33 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable satellite box Remote Control CLU 432U Illustration 1 These buttons allow the remote to control your TV VCR or cable satellite box depending on which mode is chosen as explain
9. your busy day to day schedule SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER Use this function to set up to six special events into memory These events can then be viewed in CALENDAR mode Speciai Freni Reminder 02 D 05 Oe 5 Special Day JAN 01 1997 Start Remincoer C amp pecial Day Oi Day before 1 Week before Mor Erase Event Press CURSOR d to select EVENT 1 to 6 Press CURSOR to select remainder message Press CURSOR 4 Y to select a letter Press CURSOR 4 or to change position Highlight the day of first reminder using CURSOR buttons then press CURSOR d to select Select date of reminder using CURSOR buttons To erase SPECIAL EVENT select ERASE EVENT then press CURSOR P Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position nent Please Cinck First CALENDAR Use this function to check the day month and year Dates programmed in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking and special event message will be displayed CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 44 zg We RW a iu aa Special CURSOR Event Reminder 5 6E BH 1213 14 18 19 20 21 32 ao Zi 28 29 Press CURSOR or to change the month Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu If the clock is not set you can not use this function and the next screen will appear eit uu
10. 2 Sony 63 ULTRATEC BIT MAP OSD Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Color TV 2 Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature 3 Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu 4 Press HELP on the remote control when a menu 15 displayed and text will appear giving a description of that menu HELP ULTRATEC BIT MAP OSD 29 This part of the screen shows what selections are available The icon shaws the available x moves on the menu LL 4 a 19 This part of the screen shows how to qut and browse the menu 1 jJeooopnoo Menu Language Choose English French or Spanish text Plug amp Play Optimum hook up for your system Signal Source Select antenna or cable TV Auto Channel Set First time set up for channel buttons Channel Memory Channel buttons add skip Channel List Check channel name scan and child lock Clock Set Set before using timer features Channel ID Label channels PAY1 ABC etc Video ID Label video inputs VCR1 LASERI etc Family Favorites Allows you to set and view favorite channels Child Lock Block channel picture and sound 4 Event Program Turn TV on and off once daily or weekly Auto Link Automatically turn TV on with any VIDEO input Closed Caption Feature to display dialogue text Menu Background Select from three types of backgrounds ULTRATEC BIT MAP
11. CT FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION ON D Exciting and realistic 3D sound experience from just two speakers OFF 2 Receive mono and stereo sound THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 431UI In addition to controlling all the functions of your HITACHI Color TV the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCR s CATV Cable TV and satellite converters with one touch Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area To operate your TV point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button The remote will now control your television To operate your VCR point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button The remote will now control your VCR See page 31 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR To operate your cable satellite box point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable satellite box and press the CABLE button The remote will now control your cable satellite box See page 33 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your cable satellite box Remote Control CLU 431UI Illustration THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 432U 17 1 These buttons allow the remote to control your TV VCR or cable satellite box depending on which mode is chosen as explained above 2 3 LIGHT BUTTON When you are in a dark room press the light button 2 on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in 3 The light will
12. Canada 6740 Campobello Road 20800 Westminster Hwy Unit 1103 Saint Laurent Quebec Mississauga Ontario Richmond B C HAS 1V3 L5N 2L8 V6V 2W3 Tel 514 956 9882 Tel 905 821 4545 Tel 604 214 0777 Fax 514 956 9761 Fax 905 826 6627 Fax 604 214 0772 Back Cover iWarranty info 2 years CRT 1 year parts 1 year labor Optional Stands 32FX41B 32UX51B SP316B part H530022 SP317B part H530023 upgrade 36CX35B 36FX42B 36UX52B SP351B H530024 ii This is as it appears in the manual but obviously these 32 and 36 sets are not projection televisions iliThis is as it appears in the manual but obviously these 32 and 36 sets are not projection televisions
13. EVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE TELEVISION TO 50 Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE NOTE This television receiver will display television closed captioning d or in accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules P mu WW d CAUTION Never remove the back cover of the television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards If the television does not operate properly unplug the set and call your authorized dealer or service shop SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION CAUTION SAFETY TIPS 4 Read all of these instructions Save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITACHI televisions Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units To help you operate these products properly this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI This will enable HITACHI to notify yo
14. F B Special Event Reminder Sei Clock First CARE OF YOUR HITACHI iii PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Make sure the set is turned OFF when cleaning the screen Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty Place your television away from extreme heat humidity and extremely dusty places Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television will not be used for a long period of time for instances when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your set Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Physical damage to the precision parts may result Avoid placing the remote control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Do not leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation RECEPTION PROBLEMS 45 When the batteries run down remote control operation will become erratic or possibly stop altogether Replace the old batteries with two new AA size batteries Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently warp resulting in a dist
15. IMPORTANT 1 QR20861 SOLID STATE COLOR TV 32FX41B 32UX51B 36FX42B 36UX52B 36CX35B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS PICTURE CAUTIONS agus IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this figrojection television CAUTION RISK DF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS COLOR TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the television Model and serial numbers are indicated on the back side of the television POWER SOURCE This HITACHI color television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz AC current Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet TO PR
16. O jack on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack 4 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The mode VIDEO disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 5 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel Stereo VCR or Laserdisc Player Connection Illustration AUDIO SYSTEM SET UP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements See pages 55 and 56 for SURROUND and SRS functions The television s internal speakers These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier Use the Audio to Hi Fi output on the television THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 431UI 16 STEREO SYSTEM AMPLIFIES For 36CX35B 36FX42B and 32FX41B only SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION OFF Receive mono and stereo sound MUSIC At stereo input sound of music will be louder Surround channel added to left and right audio amplifier speakers MOVIE Movie theater reproduction surround channel added to left and right audio amplifier speakers SIMULATE At mono input sound will be louder For 36UX52B and 32UX51B only SRS REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFE
17. OR buttons will also give you access to FAMILY FAVORITE On Screen Display 4 CHANNEL SELECTOR Buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9 For channels 100 and above press the 1 button and wait for two seconds before pressing the last two digits of the channel Channel selection may also be performed by pressing CH up 4 or down Y You may also use these buttons for channel scanning Press and hold the CH up 4 or down Y buttons and the TV will start quickly scanning through the channels Release the CH up 4 or down Y buttons when the TV scans to the channel you wish to watch and the TV will tune to that channel 5 INPUT Button The INPUT button will select between both only antenna A signal for the 36CX35B model antenna signals and the four sets of video input jacks each time the button is pressed Except for the 36CX35B model If the Picture in Picture is on the INPUT button will select between the four sets of video input jacks and both antenna sources when main channel is chosen with the PIP CH button CLU 431UI remote only If the sub picture is chosen the INPUT button will select between the four sets of video input jacks and the ANT A source ANT B source cannot be displayed as a PIP Sub Picture For 36CX35B model If the Picture in Picture PinP is on the INPUT will not select any source signal on the main picture However the INPUT will alternate between the m
18. OSD 30 Contrast Adjust contrast Brightness Adjust brightness Color Adjust color Tint Adjust tint Sharpness Adjust sharpness Color Temp Select warm or cool color temperature Reset Set VIDEO settings to factory preset condition Bass Adjust bass Treble Adjust treble Balance Adjust balance Reset Set AUDIO settings to factory preset Advanced Settings Improve sound performance Volume Correction Lower volume on selected channels Surround Special sound effects Off Surround On and Off Music Listener has the feeling of being in a concert hall Movies Listener has the feeling of being in a movie theater Simulate At mono input sound is increased simulating a stereo like surround SRS 0 Sound Retrieval System Off SRS Off On Exciting and realistic 3D sound experience from just two speakers Special Event Reminder Set TV to remind you of birthdays etc SET UP 31 Calendar Check day month year and special events SET UP Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time Use the CURSOR A or on the remote to highlight the function desired ae a HE wy A Menu Language Plug amp Play Signal Source Aula Channel Sei Channel Memory Channel List Clock Sat MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on screen displays CURSOR il m Pea BD English CURSOR CU
19. PIP sub picture tuning press the PIP CH button on the remote The cyan background will move with every press of the PIP CH button When the cyan background is on the top channel display channel tuning is for the main picture When the cyan background is on the lower channel display channel tuning is for the PIP sub picture This method of picture tuning is the same for one antenna input ANT A only and two antenna inputs ANT A and ANT B SEL VOEG M PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP 21 1 PIP button except 36CX35B Press the PIP button and a sub picture appears in one corner of the screen Press the button again to remove the sub picture from the screen Use the PIP CH button to select between main and sub picture tuning control indicated by the cyan background on the channel numbers Press the INPUT button when sub picture channel tuning is being controlled to change between VIDEO 1 2 or 3 and ANT A antenna source ANT B source cannot be viewed as a sub picture Main Picture PIP Sub Pictura PIP 2 PIP button Model 36CX35B only Press the PIP button and a sub picture appears in one corner of the screen Press the button a second time to remove the sub picture from the screen The TV channel will always be either the main picture or the sub picture PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP 22 in Picture Sub Picture 3 SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main pictu
20. RSOR Plug amp Flay Francais Bignal Source O Espa ol Menu Language Plug amp Play Francais Signal Source Espafni Autc GCouarnel Se amp yuio Channel Sai Chanrel Mamary Chanel Lisi Cicck Set Charnel Memory List Glock Sat Use CURSOR A or V to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu PLUG amp PLAY This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System Simply answer two questions and a graphic will be displayed showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system 32 Plug amp Play Help Screens Press CURSOR or to highlight the correct answers to both questions Press CURSOR d to display the graphic guide Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to begin AUTO CHANNEL SET See page 40 SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select CATV if you have cable TV Signal Source Screens Press CURSOR or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu RECEPTION BAND 1 2 00 CATV CHANNEL cates on the screen wi2 13 a Mid band A 1 5 1 2 13ch SuperbandJ W UHF 14 69ch Hyperband W 1 W 28 Ultra band 65 125 W 29 W B4 Reception channels for each mode are shown at th
21. STAND Excellent for VCR and videotape SP317B H530023 storage Special features include curved Not included order separately upgrade smoke glass doors and an adjustable shelf 36V TELEVISION STAND Available in black SP351B H530024 Not included order separately REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers 2 Insert two new AA size batteries in the remote 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 Replace the cover HOW TO SET YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV d siepe remm sapi dnd sisti iii QURSOR BOTTOM VIEW Ce 0 Wel Lit up on tab remove back cover HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color antenna is recommended for the best performance However if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts an indoor antenna may be sufficient LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set To avoid cabinet warping cabine
22. The VHF UHF terminal can be used for normal TV cable TV a video game etc 2 Antenna Inputs Except 36CX35B The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75 Ohm RF antenna inputs ANT A and ANT B ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub picture ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub picture The antenna output labeled TO CONVERTER allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different source such as a cable box 3 Audio Video Inputs 1 2 The INPUT button will step through each video source and antenna source input each time it is pressed Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCRs camcorders laserdisc players etc If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left channel jack 4 Monitor Out Except 36CX35B These jacks provide fixed audio and video signals which are used for recording 5 Audio to Hi Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier With this connection the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television s main volume Use these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels See page 20 6 S Video Input 1 provides S Video Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S Video output capability TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S Video connection is provided for high performance laserdisc players VCRs etc that have this feature Use this c
23. a terminal The VHF UHF terminal can be used for normal TV cable TV CATV a TV game etc 1 VHF 75 Ohm antenna CATV When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system disconnect the VHF adapter from the VHF 75 Ohm receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 Ohm To outdoor antenna or CATV cable VHF UHF disconnect T5 Ohm Www VHF Adapter Coaxial Cable Pius receptacle 2 VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna disconnect the VHF or UHF indoor antenna leads from screws of VHF or adapter and connect outdoor VHF or antenna leads to these screws of a VHF or UHF adapter To outdoor VHF UHF Antenna connect u VHF Adapter BZ mg 3 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional ANTENNA MIXER to the TV antenna terminal and connect the cables to the ANTENNA MIXER Tc oubdoo To UHI VHF UHF antenna or Antenna 9 system X A Antenna miser FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 32FX41B AND 32UX51B FRONT VIEW FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 36CX35B 36FX42B AND 36UX52B 12 Front Panel Illustration See pages 24 and 25 for MENU CURSOR and EXIT button operations A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 36CX35B 36FX42B AND 36UX52B FRONT VIEW Front Panel Illustration See pages 24 and 25 for MENU CURSOR and EXIT button ope
24. ain signal source and the input source on the sub picture 6 VOLUME MUTE Buttons HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR 19 Press the VOLUME up or down Y button until you obtain the desired sound level To turn the sound off instantly to answer the telephone etc press the MUTE button Press the MUTE button again or press the VOLUME up 4 button to restore the sound 7 LAST CHANNEL LST CH Button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc 8 PICTURE IN PICTURE See separate section on page 27 for a description 9 LIGHT Button CLU 431UI only When you are in a dark room press this button to light up the volume and channel buttons The light will stay on for about eight seconds if no buttons are pressed These buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright 10 SURROUND Button CLU 432U only Press the SURROUND button to directly access the SURROUND function See page 56 11 PIP CH Button CLU 431UI only Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub picture tuning The cyan background on the channel number will indicate which channel is being controlled 12 EXIT Button When in MENU mode this button will exit all On Screen Displays 13 COMMERCIAL SKIP Button Press this button when no menu is displayed to enable the COMMERCIAL SKIP CS function In COMMERCIAL SKIP you can change to any station you wish to
25. and is noisy this function will automatically eliminate the audio for that channel LOUDNESS This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels DYNAMIC BASS 36UX52B and 32UX51B only This function allows you to enjoy spectacular bass sound that would normally be heard only with expensive home speaker systems THEATER 41 VOLUME CORRECTION Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four channels that sound loud compared to other channels Volume Correction Screens Press CURSOR 7 to highlight one of the four volume corrections then CURSOR to select Press CHANNEL 4 Y and number buttons to select a channel Press CURSOR 4 or to adjust volume level in 5 increments Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu THEATER Use this function to choose Sound settings for a true THEATER experience SRS 0 Based on the principles of the human hearing system SRS technology delivers an exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience from just two speakers or the two internal speakers of your HITACHI television If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system SRS will also create an incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi speaker surround sound system SRS 0 Screens Use CURSOR or to set SRS off or on Press exit to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to
26. e factory code 7777 to erase your key number This will reset the key number back to the factory preset 0000 CUSTOM 96 4 EVENT PROG This function will automatically turn the TV on and off one time only every day or once a week 4 Event Prog Screens Press CURSOR to select PROGRAM 1 2 3 or 4 Press CURSOR 4 or to select the time the TV will turn on and off Use CURSOR 4 or d to change position Press CURSOR 4b to highlight then CURSOR to select MODE ONCE one time only or MODE DAILY TV will turn on off at the same time every day or MODE WEEKLY TV will turn on off at same time every week Press CHANNEL 4 or or number buttons to set channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position If the clock is not set you can not use this function and the screen below will appear Channel ID Video ID Family Favaritea lease Set Chi d Lack E Cleck Firgi Auto Link Caption hd nn i RBackgr und AUTO LINK Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO 1 2 or 3 when it detects a VIDEO input CUSTOM T LE Channel ID CURSOR Channel 10 Video ID Family Favoritas Video IG Family Favorites Child Lock Auto Rerne 4 Program kviB Auto Link v2L UM Clogged Capti
27. e left Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in CATV1 mode set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2 AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ah or DOWN buttons Auto Channel Set Screens If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged programming will stop After AUTO CHANNEL SET press EXIT to quit or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu If two antennas are connected switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input Model 36CX35B does not have a second antenna ANT B Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels See page 41 CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL or buttons Channel Memory Screens Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL 4 or W number buttons to change the channel CUSTOM 33 Press EXIT to quit menu CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID NAMB which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY SCAN and which are protec
28. ed above 2 TV VCR BUTTON When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode this is the TV VCR button When the remote is in the CABLE SATELLITE mode this is the A B button 3 PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes 4 HELP BUTTON Press the button if help is needed to change menu settings and our context sensitive help system will provide explanations and or directions for whatever function your cursor is on at that time 5 SURROUND BUTTON This button allows direct access to the SURROUND functions HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 24 to 26 CLU 432U Illustration CLU 431UI Illustration 1 TV POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off If a Special Event Reminder is set it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on See page 57 2 SLEEP Button HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR 18 Press this button to display the SLEEP TIMER in the lower left corner of the screen Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to the timer up to a maximum of three hours 3 MENU CURSOR Buttons On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons The MENU button will start the On Screen Display The CURSOR buttons will highlight functions or adjust and set different features when MENU is pressed The CURSOR button will move PIP position when PIP is on CURS
29. eleview Texscan Tocom Toshiba Tusa TV 86 12 12 31 45 26 29 22 21 15 32 56 57 12 33 40 04 39 44 56 00 13 11 26 03 09 14 23 24 00 37 12 00 08 13 38 53 55 56 36 16 02 30 32 34 30 34 39 22 37 50 02 10 49 02 12 16 17 27 31 43 44 45 47 06 11 20 21 02 49 40 57 03 09 23 35 15 00 39 02 11 26 18 21 42 48 26 56 00 26 01 49 38 53 56 26 56 56 58 59 19 26 19 07 28 55 02 56 30 CABLE SATELLITE AND VCR CODES 26 Unika 12 40 United Artists 37 United Cable 53 Universal 12 25 32 33 35 40 Videoway 51 Viewstar 16 29 30 41 Zenith 02 52 60 Zentek 57 VCR BRAND Adventura 00 Aiko 08 Aiwa 00 Akai 01 48 49 America High 22 Asha 45 Audiovox 23 Beaumark 45 Bell amp Howell 32 Brandt 43 Broksonic 33 34 42 51 52 Calix 23 Canon 22 Capehart 06 Carver 3 CCE 08 30 Citizen 08 23 Colt 30 Craig 18 23 30 45 Curtis Mathes 01 22 47 Cybernex 45 Daewoo 06 08 16 38 50 Daytron 06 Dynatech 00 Electrohome 23 Electrophonic 23 Emerex 07 Emerson 00 08 12 15 23 27 28 33 34 37 42 48 51 52 Fisher 18 20 32 46 Fuji 09 22 Funai 00 Garrard 00 GE 03 22 41 47 Goldstar 23 24 44 Gradiente 00 Harley Davidson 00 Harman Kardon 24 Harwood 30 Headquarter 17 Hi Q 18 Hitachi 01 02 03 04 00 Jensen 01 JVC 01 13 26 CABLE SATELLITE AND VCR CODES KEC Kenwood KLH Kodak Lloyd Lloyd
30. fer service to qualified service personnel 9 Do not subject your television to impact of any kind Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface T hy bai j ZLE 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 11 1 Do not place the television on an unstable cart stand or table The television may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the television Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use this television near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Never expose the television to rain or water If the set has been exposed to rain or water unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing personnel 14 Avoid dusty places since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists 15 The television has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes to provide reliable operation of the receiver and to protect fr
31. lug it from the wall outlet IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY Segel i 9 Leg i n E 7 i SH i Leo i M Ca 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions do not attempt any further adjustment Unplug the television and call your dealer or service technician 23 Whenever the television is damaged or fails or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for service the set and have it checked by a professional service technician 24 It is normal for some televisions to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the television set manufacturer as they may cause hazards 26 When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result fire electric shock or other hazards 27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition PICTURE CAUTIONS Picture Burn Prevention Continuous on screen display
32. ogram you are viewing MODE TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible TEXT may not be available with every program CHANNEL 115 used for the primary language usually English CHANNEL 2 15 sometimes used for a second language may vary by region Use CURSOR A or V to highlight the function to change press CURSOR d to change the function VIDEO 38 Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds mms MS CURSOR Chanrel Video ID Family Favorites Child Lock 4 Event Program Aulo Link Clear Closed Caption Grey Shaded Channel IO Video Family Favoritee Child Luck 4 Evant Program Auto Link Closed Caption Neng Background Use CURSOR A V to change the MENU BACKGROUND setting Select CLEAR and no background 15 visible select GRAY and a gray background 15 visible no picture be seen behind menu screen select SHADED and a light background 15 visible Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality CURSOR diu m c E CURSCR en CURSOR Use the CURSOR A to highlight the function to be adjusted P
33. om overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered SAFETY TIPS 6 Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed sofa rug etc E Vi Never place the set in a built in enclosure unless proper ventilation provided PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 16 1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set be sure the antenna system is protected against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NFPA No 70 1975 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrode and requirements for the grounding electrode Click to see antenna grounding diagram 16 2 Note to CATV system installer Only for television with CATV reception This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical P d d d k yf M 17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or o
34. on vil D Manu Rackground Child Lock Auto Hormoip LHT 4 Event Program vill O rtf v2L D Closed Caption vaL U Menu Background Use CURSOR A V to select input Use CURSOR d to change AUTO LINK setting When AUTO is selected the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO 1 2 3 automatically when a VIDEO input is detected This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR or laserdisc player When REMOTE is selected the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO 1 2 3 automatically when a VIDEO input is detected and the VCR play button on your remote control is pressed This is convenient when you want to record a movie with your VCR and watch it later Select OFF to disable this function Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu CLOSED CAPTION Closed captions are the dialogue narration and or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as or E Channel ID CURSOR Channel iD Video ID Display Video ID Jieplay Family Favorites Lon Family Child Lock Mode 4 event Program BEc c rex Auto Link Channal Mi E Child Lock Moda 4 Event Pragram Auta Link Closed Caption Ll Menu Background Channali Menu Backaraund DISPLAY ON OFF will turn the display on or off MODE C C Closed Caption is for the pr
35. onnection in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature If your device has only one audio output mono sound connect it to the left audio jack on the TV Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook up cables A single VCR can be used for VCR 1 and VCR 2 but note that a VCR cannot read its own video or line output INPUT 1 in the example on page 15 or 16 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 36CX35B ONLY Rear Panel Connections Illustration Typical full feature set up Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS EXCEPT 36CX35B Rear Panel Connections Illustration Typical full feature set up Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control connect the system as shown below CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 14 REAR OF SET AUDIO TO HI FI TERMINAL TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL _ EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER l EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAI SPEAKERS SPEAKERS CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR camcorder and laserdisc player to your set is dependent on
36. orted picture RECEPTION PROBLEMS IGNITION NOISE Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear picture may flutter or drift Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps electrical drills and other electrical appliances GHOSTS Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings hills or some other objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers e SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture USEFUL INFO Troubleshooting Chart USEFUL INFO 46 HITACHI Color Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE 1 Press the p
37. ower switch ON OFF switch once 2 If there is still no power wait 30 seconds and press the power switch again 3 If there is still no power unplug the power cord from the wall Wait thirty seconds and plug the power cord back in Press the power switch again This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Color Television Features e ULTRA BLACK INVAR MASK 36UX52B 36FX42B 36CX35B e Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution e Ultra Black CRT 32UX51B 32FX41B Remote Transmitter Controls many VCR cable box and satellite brands e P in P Functions e ULTRATEC BIT MAP OSD Full set of input jacks including S Video Closed Caption Decoder Comb Filter Wide Band Video Amp and Color Temperature Control MTS Multi Channel Television Sound Stereo Broadcast Reception 3D Surround Sound 3 way 36FX42B 36CX35B 32FX41B VM Velocity Modulation not for 36CX35B e SRS 0 36UX52B and 32UX51B Improved AUTO LINK Dynamic Bass 36UX52B and 32UX51B models Screen Size 32V 32 inches measured diagonally 32UX51B 32FX41B 35V 35 inches measured diagonally 36UX52B 36FX42B 36CX35B Inputs Power Input AC 120V 60Hz Power Consumption operating 32UX51B 133W 32FX41B 132W 36U X52B 145W 36FX42B
38. rations A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 11 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 1 INPUT EXIT Button Press this button to select the current antenna source or VIDEO 1 2 3 Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode 2 VOLUME Level Press these buttons for your desired sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen 3 CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen 4 POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV on or off 5 REMOTE CONTROL INFRARED Sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc 6 FRONT INPUT JACKS Use these audio video jacks for a quick hook up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording Press the INPUT button until VIDEO 3 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen If you have mono sound insert the audio cable into the left channel jack The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples Front Panel Jacks and Connections Illustration REAR PANEL JACKS Rear Panel Jacks Illustration Typical full feature setup Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system TIPS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 13 1 Antenna Inputs 36CX35B
39. re to the sub picture press the SWAP button yan background AH Red color Red color 53551 a Cyan background SWAP 4 MOVE button To move the sub picture to another corner press the MOVE button The sub picture moves one step counter clockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed Example below illustrates the MOVE operation for initial shipping conditions If you have customized a PIP position the MOVE operation may differ slightly from the example It is also possible to customize the PIP position To do this wait until the On Screen Display disappears after eight seconds and then use the cursor 4 4 buttons 5 FREEZE FRZ Button If you wish to freeze the sub picture press the FRZ button This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company recording statistics for a sporting event etc To return the picture to motion press the FRZ button again 6 QUICK FREEZE FRZ Button Press this button without a sub picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again to return to normal viewing USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 23 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS CLU 432U Illustration CLU 431 UI Illustration Operating the pre coded function for your VCR This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR Refer to page 34
40. ress RECALL while you are renaming a category Press EXIT to quit menu Family Fawaorlias Chin Movles sporis Haws Silcam Cualam Press the CURSOR button Select a category heading using CURSOR or Y buttons Use CURSOR 4 A buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel Press EXIT to remote FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen CHILD LOCK This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set The code to enter CHILD LOCK is a four digit key number The factory preset code is 0000 Use the number keys to select number Child Lock Screens Use CURSOR A to highlight function and CURSOR d button to set ON or OFF When CHANNEL is turned on the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out When VIDEO LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for the video inputs will be blocked out When QUICK LOCK is turned on the picture and sound for channels 3 4 and all video inputs will be blocked out When TV TIME OUT is turned on you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time period Set time before using this function To change the key number select CHANGE SECRET CODE Enter a new four digit key number you prefer If you forget your key number use th
41. ress the CURSOR 4 or d buttons to adjust the function Clear Shaded m To set COLOR TEMP highlight the function and then use CURSOR or W o select and CURSOR to set Use the CURSOR W buttons to highlight RESET or COLOR TEMP then the CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu Press EXIT to quit menu AUDIO I 62 I CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture TINT Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural SHARPNESS Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture COLOR TEMPERATURE Set this to WARM for hotter color with more red or set to COOL for less intense colors with more blue RESET When RESET is selected press CURSOR d to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions T Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality Audio Setting Screens Use the CURSOR Y to highlight the function to be adjusted Press CURSOR 4 or to adjust the function Use CURSOR or to highlight RESET ADVANCED SETTINGS or VOLUME CORRECTION then CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu Press EXIT to quit menu BASS This function controls the low frequency a
42. return to previous menu SURROUND The following surround settings will reproduce the live sound you would hear in concert halls sports 42 stadiums movie theaters etc when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on rear panel connections on page 20 The surround system is most effective with movie and other stereo material that is Dolby Surround encoded and played on a stereo VCR Surround sound allows the viewer to enjoy sound which provides a feeling of presence from stereo broadcasts and VCR tapes recorded with stereo sound Also at mono input simulating a stereo will increase the sound giving the listener simulated surround sound Surround Sound Screens Press CURSOR V to highlight a surround function Press CURSOR d to change the surround function Press exit to quit or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu SURROUND OFF Use this for normal stereo mono broadcasts MOVIE SURROUND Listener is surrounded by many sound sources such as a movie theater reproduction MUSIC SURROUND Resonant Sound Listener has the feeling of being in a concert hall At stereo input the sound of music increases SIMULATE SURROUND At mono input sound is increased simulating a stereo like Surround Your VCR must be a Hi Fi or stereo unit See page 18 for stereo VCR connection Set must be outputting stereo See MTS Mode Stereo on page 53 This function allows your TV to assist you with
43. s such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics and other fixed non moving patterns can cause permanent damage to color television receivers Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty When using Picture in Picture function the sub picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a PATTERN BURN may develop over a long period of time ACCESSORIES 8 Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies as well as programs from other sources may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material ACCESSORIES Check that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material Remote Control Unit See Part No below 2 Two AA size 1 5V batteries For Remote Control Unit For information regarding how to obtain these accessories please call TOLL FREE 1 800 448 2244 for the nearest HITACHI Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States For Alaska and Hawaii please contact your nearest HITACHI regional office PART NAME PART NO ILLUSTRATION 36CX35B CLU 432U HL00722 CLU 432U REMOTE CONTROL 36UX52B 36FX42B 32FX41B 32UX51B CLU 431UI HL00721 CLU 431UI REMOTE CONTROL 32V TELEVISION STAND p SP316B H530022 Not included order separately CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND 32V TELEVISION
44. t color changes and increased chance of set failure do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot For example in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance etc VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Color Television is its large viewing screen To see this large screen at its best test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing The drawings give several HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 10 suggestions The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 6 to 9 feet from the screen During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center For best stereo separation place the external speakers at least four feet from the side of the TV place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance R j 2 e e uw a 4 MINIMUM EM Le i ae BEST d t BEST HORIZONTAL VERTICAL VIEWING Wat cj ANGLE See
45. ted by CHILD LOCK LOCK Channel List Screens Press CURSOR or W to review more channels Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu CLOCK SET The time must be set before you can use the CALENDAR 4 EVENT PROGRAM PERSONAL MESSAGE or SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER Clock Set Screens Use CURSOR 4 or Y to set the time date and year Press CURSOR 4 or d to change position Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu when CURSOR is in the first position CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable CHANNEL ID Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 channels a name when CATV I signal source is selected Channel ID Screens Press CURSOR A or Y to select letters Press CURSOR 4 or d to change character position Press CHANNEL 4 or W and the number buttons to select and label additional channels The CHANNEL ID will now appear in the top right corner of the screen Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position represents a blank space Select ERASE to erase a CHANNEL ID CUSTOM 94 CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as a main picture VIDEO ID Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs Channel ID Channel ID Hui Ove Lv
46. the model and features of each component Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of its video and audio inputs and outputs The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions However you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features For best performance video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the INPUT button is pressed as shown below Connect an external source to the INPUT terminal then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source See page 24 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER Ariza noun CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT MONO L AUDIO jack 3 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 4 Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel AUDIO SYSTEM SET UP 15 Video Cassette Recorder TV INPUT TERMIMAL VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT FIG 1 CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDE
47. ther electrical lights or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 18 For added protection for the television during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges OPERATION OF YOUR SET 19 This television should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your television dealer or local power company For television sets designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions CH 20 If the television does not operate normally by following the operating instructions unplug this set PICTURE CAUTIONS television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television set to normal operation 21 If your television is to remain unused for a period of time such as when going on a holiday turn the television OFF and unp
48. u promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY y 1 This television is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 2 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 5 Do not attempt to service this television set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the television set 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel S 3 3 SAFETY TIPS 5 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set unplug it from wall outlet and re
49. udio to all speakers AUDIO 40 TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers the AUDIO TO HI FI output RESET When RESET is selected press CURSOR to return audio adjustments to factory preset conditions ADVANCED SETTINGS Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of the TV depending on listening conditions Advanced Audio Settings Screens Press CURSOR Y to highlight a function Press CURSOR d to change the function setting Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4 to return to previous menu MTS MODE Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast SAP second audio program which may be a secondary language weather report etc or MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast The sources received will be displayed below the channel number The source you select will be displayed to the left of the channel number See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received SAP 581 ST SA NEWS STEREO 31 STiS amp NEWS INT SPEAKERS This function is useful when first setting up the external speakers or if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system AUTO NOISE CANCEL This function eliminates the noise between stations If a channel is tuned
50. view with CH A or W and the digit keys but after 90 seconds of time out it automatically changes back to the original station 14 RECALL Button Press this button when no menu is displayed when you want to check the channel being received or if it has stereo ST or second audio SAP You can also check the time CHANNEL and VIDEO ID Aucio Selected Main Ficture Sources A Audia e PERO p Broacoast 3T 34 Tira Sul Pictures Source If a video input is used PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP 20 e Veo npur When a laserdisc player 6 coanacted L 1 You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other On Screen Displays PICTURE IN PICTURE PIP The Picture in Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time You can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the antenna source or any of the video inputs Your Hitachi Color TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology except 36CX35B designed for improved viewing enjoyment This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main and sub picture simultaneously with separate tuning control for each The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input ANT A only or two inputs ANT A and ANT B ANT A input can be viewed as the main picture and as the sub picture ANT B can only be viewed as a main picture To select between main picture and
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