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Hitachi 31KX39K, 31GX31B, 31DX21B, 31DX11B Operating Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
31KX39K 31GX31B 31DX21B 31DX11B
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HITACHI
39KX39K
SOLID STATE COLOR TV
OPERATING GUIDE
Your new HITACHI COLOR TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you
excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. We recommend that
you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before
turning on your TV set for the first time.
This television receiver will display television closed captioning (
accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.
or
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  • Page 1 SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE Your new HITACHI COLOR TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. We recommend that you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV set for the first time.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE 3. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU-692GR and CLU-681GJ... 39 TABLE 4. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU- 692GR and CLU-681GJ ... 41 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (31GX31B ONLY)... 41 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow all warnings and instructions marked on TV set. 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 an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"...

  • Page 4: Power Source

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS POWER SOURCE: This Hitachi color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current. Insert the power cord plug into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE.
  • Page 5 Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television receiver. Please fill out your warranty registration card at once 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 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 set has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer to servicing personnel. 13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 16-2 Note to CATV system installer: (Only for the television set 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.
  • Page 9 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 10 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 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 set and call your dealer or service technician. 23 Whenever the television set is damaged or fails, or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for service, unplug the set and have it checked by a professional service technician.

  • Page 11: Before Operating Your Tv Set

    BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET INSTALLATION ANTENNA Unless your TV set is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV 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, the indoor antenna may be sufficient.

  • Page 12: Antenna Connections

    BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one 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 adaptor from the VHF 75 ohm receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 ohm receptacle 2.

  • Page 13: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors

    HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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.
  • Page 14 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS information on connecting your hook-up cables.

  • Page 15: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS LOCATION OF CONTROLS Details are described on the page shown by the number attached to the part name (example: ). Front view illustration Rear view illustration FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 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.

  • Page 16: How To Select Channels

    HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS POWER BUTTON TURNING THE SET ON Push the POWER BUTTON to turn the set ON. (To turn the set OFF, push the POWER BUTTON again.) VOLUME BUTTON VOLUME CONTROL Push the right side ( the left side ( : DOWN ) of the VOLUME BUTTON to make the sound softer.

  • Page 17: Channel Button

    PICTURE CAUTIONS CHANNEL BUTTON CHANNEL SELECTION Channel selection may be performed by pressing either the CHANNEL BUTTON UP ) or DOWN ( ). When pressing the right side ( the next higher channel is selected. When pressing the left side ( CHANNEL BUTTON, the next lower channel is selected.

  • Page 18: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-851Gr)

    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-851GR) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-851GR) In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Color TV, the new Genius Remote control is designed to operate different types of VCR's (also abbreviated VTR) and different types of CATV (Cable TV) with one touch. Basic operation buttons are grouped together in one area.

  • Page 19: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-692Gr With P-In-P)

    Click to see Multi-Page Windows of CLU-851GR THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Color TV, the new Genius Remote control is designed to operate different types of VCR's (also abbreviated VTR) and different types of CATV converters (cable boxes) with one touch.

  • Page 20: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-681Gj Without P-In-P)

    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Color TV, the new Genius Remote control is designed to operate different types of VCR's (also abbreviated VTR) and different types of CATV converters (cable boxes) with one touch.

  • Page 21: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your T.v

    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. Remote controls illustration Detailed explanation of the circled numbers on the following pages. POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. RECALL button When you want to check the channel being received, or if it has a stereo (ST) or second audio (SA) program, press the "RECALL"...
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. The "ENTER" button will set features to your preference. CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. Enter a "0" first for channels 1 to 9. Use the "100"...
  • Page 23 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. The word "MUTE" will remain displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is turned off. The word "MUTE" will not be displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is on. LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed.

  • Page 24: Set Up- Functions

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press MENU, 1, and ENTER to display 3 of the -SET UP- Functions. There are a total of 8 -SET UP- Functions. Use the CURSOR UP or DOWN to scroll through the functions, or use the number buttons to highlight a function.
  • Page 25 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS CHANNEL 1 is used for the primary language (usually English). CHANNEL 2 is sometimes used for a second language (may vary by region). Use the CURSOR UP or DOWN to highlight the function to change, press ENTER to change the function, and press MENU to exit.
  • Page 26 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in the CATV mode, set the - AIR/CABLE- select to CATV2. • AUTOPROGRAM 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 ( ) or DOWN (...
  • Page 27 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS (ABC, PAY1, CMDY, etc.). To display this function, press MENU, 1, ENTER, 3, ENTER. Press the CURSOR Press the CURSOR Press CHANNEL Press MENU to exit. The (*) represents a blank space. Select CANCEL to erase a CHANNEL CAPTION. •...
  • Page 28 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS (one time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV will turn on at the same time every day). Press the number buttons to select the CHANNEL the TV will tune to when the TV automatically turns on. Press the CURSOR buttons to set the ON TIME. Press ENTER after each selection.
  • Page 29 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press the CURSOR and ENTER buttons to set the functions shown in the same way as you set the OFF TIMER. Press MENU to start. FIVE beeps will be heard when the AUTOMATIC MESSAGE is displayed. Examples: Use this message function to remember to take daily vitamins, or use the 1 SHOT to remember to call a friend.
  • Page 30 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS will reset the key number back to the factory preset 000. Use the channel additional channels. • VOLUME CORRECTION Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four TV channels that sound loud compared to other TV channels. Press MENU, 1, ENTER, 8, ENTER to display VOLUME CORRECTION.

  • Page 31: Picture-In-Picture Functions (Except 31Dx11B)

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (EXCEPT 31DX11B) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (EXCEPT 31DX11B) P IN P BUTTON 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 a VCR program (TV or tape) and vice versa with this feature.
  • Page 32 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (EXCEPT 31DX11B) moves one step counter-clockwise every time the "SHIFT" button is pressed. FREEZE BUTTON: If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the "FREEZE" button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc.

  • Page 33: Picture- Functions

    -PICTURE- FUNCTIONS -PICTURE- FUNCTIONS • PICTURE PROGRAM PICTURE PROGRAM is for your preferred settings - contrast, color, etc. You can have two settings, PREFERENCE or use the factory PRESET settings. Press MENU, 2, ENTER to display the -PICTURE- PROGRAM functions. Press MENU, 2, ENTER to select the PICTURE PROGRAM.
  • Page 34 -SOUND- FUNCTIONS Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments. BALANCE - This function will control the left, right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI-FI output and the surround speakers. BASS - This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. TREBLE - This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers.
  • Page 35 -SOUND- FUNCTIONS • SURROUND OFF: Use this for normal stereo/mono broadcasts. Listener is surrounded by many sound sources such as a sporting event, etc. NOTE: Some TV systems do not transmit optimum audio channel separation which can reduce the effectiveness of the SURROUND function.

  • Page 36: Using The Genius Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    • Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR to operate buttons exclusively for the VCR. • Be sure to keep the original remote control for the VCR even if you use the Hitachi Genius remote to control your VCR.

  • Page 37: Using The Genius Remote To Control Cable Box Functions

    • When operating your TV or VCR, remember to set the Multi-Page select switch to the proper position. • Be sure to keep the original remote control for the cable box even if you use the Hitachi Genius remote to control the cable box.

  • Page 38: Table 1. Vcr Precoded Remote Controls For Hitachi Gr Iii Remote Clu-851Gr

    USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GR III Remote CLU-851GR Press SELECT and this VCR BRAND Audio Dynamics Canon Citizen Craig Curtis Mathis Dimensia Emerson Fisher Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay...

  • Page 39: And Clu-681Gj

    Jerrold Magnavox Panasonic Philips Pioneer Regal Scientific Atlantic Viewstar Zenith TABLE 3. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU- 692GR and CLU-681GJ Press SELECT and this VCR BRAND Canon Citizen Curtis Mathis Dimensia Goldstar...
  • Page 40 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Mitsubishi Montgomery Wards Panasonic Pentex Philco Philips Pioneer ProScan Quasar Realistic Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sony Sylvania Tashiko Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith CHANNEL 4 / 6 4 / 6 1 / 2 6 / 9 / CHANNEL 7 / 8 1 / 9...

  • Page 41: Table 4. Cable Box Precoded Remote Controls For Hitachi Gj Iii And Gj Ii Remote Clu 692Gr And Clu-681Gj

    USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (31GX31B ONLY) TABLE 4. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU-692GR and CLU-681GJ Press SELECT and this CATV brand General Instrument Hamlin Jerrold Pioneer Regal...
  • Page 42 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (31GX31B ONLY) EXCLUSIVE BUTTONS These buttons are for operating the TV. Storing Operation Set the remote transmitter as shown below. Put the remote transmitter which contains the codes to be stored and the GENIUS REMOTE transmitter to face each other.
  • Page 43 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (31GX31B ONLY) If the storing was not done correctly, or the codes are too long to learn, or no more codes can be stored in memory due to memory overflow, the LEARN indicator and READY indicator will flash on and off.

  • Page 44: External Connections

    EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote transmitter, connect the system as shown below. (Fig. 1) NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound level using the volume control on the remote transmitter of the TV set.

  • Page 45: Connecting External Video Sources

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the Video Cassette Recorder, Video Disc Player and Video Camera to your TV set is dependent on 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.

  • Page 46: Connecting Stereo Vcr Or Stereo Video Disc Player

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO VCR or STEREO VIDEO DISC PLAYER Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the "INPUT (VIDEO)" jack on the TV set. (Fig. 1) Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT "R" of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the "INPUT (AUDIO/R)"...

  • Page 47: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT NOTE: • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to REAR panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. • If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT TRANSMITTER BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Open the battery cover of the Remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the...
  • Page 48 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT CAUTIONS 1. If your television set is to remain unused for a long period of time, for instance, when you go on a vacation, unplug the television set from the wall outlet. 2. Do not subject the Remote transmitter to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Precision parts may be damaged.

  • Page 49: Accessories Part Numbers

    ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1- 800-448-2244 fro your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For Alaska and Hawaii, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office. Accessories chart CAUTION: The television stands Model SP313G and Model SP350G are designed for use only with Hitachi TV Models 31GX31B, 31DX11/21B.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) • 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.
  • Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting chart...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Features: • Super Fine Quality 650 Lines Horizontal Resolution • Dark Tint CPT for 31GX31B • Genius Remote (Controls many VCR brands and cable box brands) • Full Function Menu On-Screen Display • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video •...

  • Page 53: Hitachi Service Hotline

    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.

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