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Hitachi 35TX69K Operating Manual

Hitachi 35TX69K Operating Manual

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HITACHI
SOLID STATE COLOR TV
35TX69K
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. Please read the
following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your
TV for the first time.
Save these instructions for later use.
This television receiver will display television closed captioning (
accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 1
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 2
POWER SOURCE................................................................................................................................ 3
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ............................................................................................. 8
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET ................................................................................................... 9
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 9
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................. 10
LOCATION OF CONTROLS .................................................................................................................. 11
VCR STORAGE COMPARTMENT ................................................................................................. 11
TO CLOSE DOOR ............................................................................................................................. 11
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS.................................................................................................................. 11
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS.................................................................................... 12
REAR PANEL JACKS ............................................................................................................................. 12
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 13
CONNECTING TO THE REAR SPEAKER TERMINALS ............................................................ 13
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS...................................................................................... 14
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) .......................................................... 15
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V................................................... 15
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................ 18
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS .................................................................................... 26
P IN P BUTTON.................................................................................................................................. 26
-PICTURE- FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 28
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP....................................................................................................................... 29
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 30
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS.................................................. 32
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS.................................... 33
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    35TX69K 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. Please read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV for the first time.

  • Page 2: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III Remote CLU-692GR..34 TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III Remote CLU-692GR..35 ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS... 35 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ... 35 TROUBLESHOOTING ...

  • Page 3: Power Source

    Obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television receiver. Please fill out your warranty 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 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 This television set 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.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 9 Do not subject your television set to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 11-1 Do not place this television set on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 14 Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists. 15 The set has slots, or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes, to provide reliable operation of the receiver, and to protect from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 this television set 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.

  • Page 8: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors

    HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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 9: Before Operating Your Tv Set

    BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET 300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be cable connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm). Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio VCRs, cables which connect to inputs and outputs feature located on the Television's front and rear produce...

  • Page 10: Antenna Connections

    ANTENNA CONNECTIONS Your 35TX69K is equipped with one VHF/UHF antenna terminal. The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), or TV game, etc.

  • Page 11: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS Notes: 1. If an outdoor antenna/CATV is to be used, disconnect the indoor antenna. Do not leave both the indoor and outdoor antennas/CATV connected at the same time, since ghosting and poor reception may result. 2. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANT. MIXER and (VHF or UHF) adaptor. 3.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Jacks And Connections

    TV screen.) NOTE: Your Hitachi TV will appear to be turned "off" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is selected using the remote control AVX button. Press AVX until it returns to the same video, if not the TV set is "off".

  • Page 13: Rear Panel Connections

    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Click to see Rear Panel Jacks. Antenna Inputs This is for VHF/UHF antenna and cable input. Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "AVX" (Auxiliary video) button will step through each video source and the current antenna input each time it is pressed. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laser disc players, video games, etc.

  • Page 14: Tips On Rear Panel Connections

    SPEAKER terminal of the Color TV and Amplifier. This could damage both the Color TV and the Speakers. Your Hitachi TV was designed to use 8 speakers only. Any other type may degrade the audio performance of your entertainment system.

  • Page 15: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-692Gr With P-In-P)

    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) 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 16 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. 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 17 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. Enter two or three numbers to select channels. Enter a "0" first for channels 1 to 9. Use the "100" button for channels 100 and higher. Channel selection may also be performed by pressing channel up ( NOTE: THE TV MAY NOT RECEIVE SOME CHANNELS IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE CORRECT AIR/CABLE MODE.

  • Page 18: Set Up- Functions

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS The word "MUTE" will not be displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is on. See page 18. LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 27 for a description.
  • Page 19 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS NOTE: To see an autodemonstration of the on-screen display and to practice using the remote control, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately 5 seconds. Press the CH POWER button on the TV again to end the autodemonstration. •...
  • Page 20 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS • INITIAL SETTING Select -SET UP- and -INITIAL SETTINGS- when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR UP / DOWN or a NUMBER from the remote to highlight the functions desired. • AIR / CABLE Select this function to change between regular VHF/UHF broadcasting (AIR) and cable TV (CATV1 or CATV2) Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight the correct AIR/CABLE mode and press MENU...
  • Page 21 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS If the MENU button is pressed while the autoprogramming function is engaged, programming will stop. See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels. • CHANNEL MEMORY Use this function after AUTOPROGRAM to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using the CHANNEL...
  • Page 22 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS To display this function, press MENU, 1, ENTER, 3, ENTER. Press the CURSOR to select letters. Press the CURSOR to change position. Press ENTER to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will appear in the top left corner of the screen.
  • Page 23 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press the CURSOR (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.
  • Page 24 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS When finished with your message press ENTER. 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 25 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS If you forget your key number, use the factory code 777 to erase your key number. This will reset the key number back to the factory preset 000. NOTE: For CLU-692GR remote controller, slide select switch from MENU/CATV mode to TV mode to use channel The MENU/CATV mode does not work on number buttons, or channel •...

  • Page 26: Picture-In-Picture (P-In-P) Functions

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS • 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, 9, ENTER, to display VOLUME CORRECTION. Press the CURSOR Press ENTER to set the volume level.
  • Page 27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS EXCHNG BUTTON If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the "EXCHNG" button. SHIFT BUTTON To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the "SHIFT" button. The sub-picture moves one step counter-clockwise every time the "SHIFT"...

  • Page 28: Picture- Functions

    PICTURE SETTING AI is OFF. • PICTURESETTING Your Hitachi TV has a new AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. • AI ON/OFF...

  • Page 29: Audio System Set-Up

    AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP Use the CURSOR Press ENTER to turn function on or off. When the AI function is on, the TV internal computer will perform the following: Automatically monitor and adjust contrast depending on room lighting (sensor is located in the front panel), to produce a more natural picture. Automatically monitor and adjust color levels and maintain natural flesh tones.

  • Page 30: Sound- Functions

    -SOUND- FUNCTIONS The television's internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the "Audio to Hi-Fi" output on the TV. These speakers are connected to the Rear Speaker 8 output to the TV. Audio system setup illustration -SOUND- FUNCTIONS Press MENU, 3, ENTER to display the -SOUND- functions.
  • Page 31 -SOUND- FUNCTIONS Use the CURSOR to select a function. press ENTER to set a function or to turn it on or off. • MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), SA (second audio) program which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc.

  • Page 32: Using The Genius Remote To Control Vcr Functions

    USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Switch to Ext.: Connect Ext. Speaker first or no sound will be heard. External Speaker is ON. Int. Speaker: OFF Switch Int. or switch Ext.: Int. and Ext. Speaker are off. • SURROUND SOUND STEREO Surround sound allows the viewer to enjoy sound which provides a feeling of "presence"...

  • Page 33: Using The Genius Remote To Control Cable Box 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 34 • 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. TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III Remote CLU-692GR.

  • Page 35: Accessories Part Numbers

    ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS Tashiko Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III Remote CLU-692GR. Press SELECT and this CATV brand General Instrument Hamlin Jerrold Pioneer Regal Scientific Atlantic Viewstar Zenith ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS...
  • Page 36 d) Replace the cover. 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 37: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Caution on batteries • Even if the batteries seem dead, do not remove them until you have replacement batteries ready to put in. The codes stored in memory will be erased in a few minutes without power. When replacing batteries, prepare the new ones first. TROUBLESHOOTING RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) •...

  • Page 38: Check Here Before Calling For Service

    SPECIFICATIONS • RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE: The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Click here to see Troubleshooting chart SPECIFICATIONS Features: • Super Fine Quality 750 Lines Horizontal Resolution •...

  • Page 39: 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.
  • Page 40 HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE on your warranty card or operating guide. Should you have any questions regarding in-warranty service, operation or technical assistance, please contact: Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross, GA 30093 Tel: 404-279-5600 Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St.

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