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Hitachi 27CX21B Operating Manual

Hitachi 27CX21B Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE
27CX21B
32CX32B

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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE 27CX21B 32CX32B...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PICTURE CAUTIONS ... 7 ACCESSORIES ... 7 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ... 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV ... 9 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ... 9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 27CX21B... 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 32CX32B... 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS...
  • Page 3 HITACHI television receiver. Please fill out your warranty card and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your model of product.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11-2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use this television set near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other 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.

  • Page 7: Picture Cautions

    2. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest HITACHI Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For Alaska and Hawaii, please contact your nearest HITACHI regional office.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 27CX21B & 32CX32B CLU-362U Part No. HL00701 32V Television Stand SP316B Part No. H530022 32V Television Stand SP317B Part No. H530023 27V Television Stand SP271B Part No. H530021 CAUTION: Television stand model SP316B and SP317B are designed for use only with a 32 inch or smaller television set and television stand model SP217B is designed for use only with a 27 inch or smaller television set.

  • Page 9: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Color Tv

    HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV the television from the wall outlet. 2. Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Precision parts may be damaged. 3. Do not allow the remote control to become wet and avoid placing it in areas of high humidity. Do not leave it on or near a heater.
  • Page 10 HOOK-UP CABLES AND 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.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Controls For 27Cx21B

    Press this button to turn the TV on or off. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is selected. If you have no input to VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3, press the INPUT button until the normal broadcast picture appears.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Jacks And Connections For 32Cx32B

    FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS FOR 32CX32B FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS FOR 32CX32B 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 Connections NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks.

  • Page 13: External Connections

    EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 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. NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set.

  • Page 14: Audio System Set-Up

    AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP 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. CONNECTING STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1.

  • Page 15: The Remote Control (Clu-362U)

    THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-362U) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.

  • Page 16: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv

    The INPUT button will select between the antenna signal and the video input jacks each time the button is pressed. (See picture below and page 27.) FOR 32CX32B FOR 27CX21B 6, 7 VOLUME, MUTE Buttons Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level.
  • Page 17 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 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 ( ) button to restore the sound. MUTE will remain displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is turned off.

  • Page 18: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other On-Screen Display. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 28. Remote Control Illustration Operating the precoded function for your VCR.

  • Page 19: Cable/Satellite And Vcr Codes

    VCR BRAND Emerson 00, 01, 10, 16, 23, 33, 37, 40, 41, 43, 44, 50, 51, 52 Funai 09, 22, 24, 39 Hitachi 14, 15, 24, 31 02, 14, 26 Magnavox 09, 12, 28, 32, 34 Mitsubishi...

  • Page 20: Cable Box Brand Codes

    AUTO-DEMONSTRATION This feature will demonstrate how to use and set up your HITACHI television. To perform this feature, press the front panel POWER button and hold for five seconds. The On-Screen Display will appear on your TV set demonstrating the settings of your TV feature.

  • Page 21: Menu Language

    COLOR GRAPHIC GUIDE MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish language. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV. AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. CHANNEL ADD/DEL Add or delete channel. CHANNEL LIST Check channel name, scan, and child lock. CLOCK SET Set before using timer features.

  • Page 22: Setup

    SETUP Use CURSOR to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. SETUP SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press CURSOR to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode.

  • Page 23: Auto Channel Set

    SETUP Reception channels for each mode are shown at the 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 ADD/DEL.

  • Page 24: Channel List

    SETUP Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL ADD/DEL using CURSOR , and number buttons and then add or erase using the CURSOR Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (NAME), which have been added to CHANNEL ADD/DEL (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK).

  • Page 25: Customize

    CUSTOMIZE Use CURSOR buttons to set the time and AM or PM. Press CURSOR to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL ID Use this feature to name up to 25 channels.
  • Page 26 CUSTOMIZE Select ERASE ID to erase a CHANNEL ID. An "ARE YOU SURE?" display will appear on the screen to confirm your choice. NOTE: CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture. FAMILY FAVORITES With Family Favorites, you can easily access your favorite movie, sports, news, and custom stations by registering any of your favorite stations into one of four categories.
  • Page 27 CUSTOMIZE Use CURSOR to highlight function and CURSOR When CHANNEL is turned on, the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out. When VIDEO is turned on, the picture and sound for the video input will be blocked out. When QUICK LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 and all video input will be blocked out.

  • Page 28: Closed Caption

    CUSTOMIZE Select CHANNEL and press CHANNEL turns on. Press CURSOR to exit channel setting. Press the CURSOR to highlight then CURSOR day), or WEEKLY (once a week). Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR NOTE: You can set either on time only off time only, or both. The mode will be the same for both. If the TV is turned on by the ON TIMER and there is no remote control operation in three hours or more, the TV will automatically turn off.

  • Page 29: Video

    VIDEO VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Use the CURSOR to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture.

  • Page 30: Advanced Settings

    AUDIO Use the CURSOR to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. 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 and the AUDIO TO HI FI output.

  • Page 31: Volume Correction

    AUDIO NOISE CANCELER This function eliminates the noise in between stations. If a channel is tuned and is noisy, this function will automatically eliminate the audio and video for that channel. LOUDNESS This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels. INT.

  • Page 32: Audio For Model 32Cx32B

    AUDIO FOR MODEL 32CX32B that channel, then use the CURSOR to change the level. 3. To erase a channel from volume correction, select channel 00 and press MENU. 4. The volume level will change from 50% to 100% in increments of 5%. AUDIO FOR MODEL 32CX32B SURROUND The following surround sound settings will reproduce the "live"...

  • Page 33: Info Center

    NOTE: At the selected time, the message will be displayed until a remote control button is pressed. Message 2 works the same way as Message 1. Model 27CX21B does not have Message 2. until ERASE MESSAGE is highlighted, then press CURSOR...

  • Page 34: Useful Info

    USEFUL INFO USEFUL INFO Make sure the TV is turned off when cleaning the screen. Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.
  • Page 35 3) If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait thirty seconds and plug the power cord back in. Push the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Color Television. Features: •...

  • Page 36: Notes

    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.

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