Page 1: Table Of Contents
SOLID STATE COLOR'I"V OPERATING GUIDE Your new HITACHI Color TV incorporates a host offeatu res desig ned to give you excellent This television receiver will display performance if you follow the instructions in television closed captioning ([c-_ or this manual. We recommend that you read the...
Page 2: Important Safeguards
• Model n umber a ndmrlalnumber a reindicated o nbeckside ofthe_t. CPowE. sou.cE This Hitachi color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz, AC household current. Insert the power cord plug into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet.
Page 3 Ifom it to the propel ot=<NItlon of your HITACHI television receiver. Pteeso fill _ll your waltlflty iIqJlltflllk)4n r.4fd 1111i! it Io HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI Io r_itly you Womptly in the I_bla eveflt thai I safely pcoblem should be discovered...
Page 4 PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET grounding conductors, locataon of antenna. discharge unit, connect,:)n to grounding eJectrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode. 16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the le4evisionset, be sure the antenna system is grounded so aS to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static 16-2 Note to CATV system...
Page 5: Before Operating Your Tv Set
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR (_ 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 peformance. 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 6: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors
HOOK-UP CABLES AN[:) CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and be made with shielded video and audio cables that have input connector types required by the various components. phono connectors. For best performance, video cables Also make sure how long the cable should be.
Page 7: Location Of Controls
LOCATION CONTROLS Details are described on the page shown by the number attached to the part name (example: _IL_). FRONT VIEW HOW TO OPEN THE DOOR 1. Push letters "PUSH OPEN" on the door. Infrared Remote Sensor J 2. Pull the door toward the front to open it. ®...
Page 8 REAR VIEW Audio to HI-Fi Output Terminals Input Terminals _ T__0 © S-VIDEO © ALO ) VHF_I-F ® VHF/UHF Antenna Terminal S-Video Input...
Page 9: Front Panel Jacks And Connections
EAUDIO-J VIDEO CAMERA (Hitachi Model VM-SPIA or similar model) BACK OF VCR Hitachi Model VT-S751A or similar model NOTE: • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture...
Page 10: How To Select Channels
SELECT CHANNELS TURNING THESETON -- (, POWER BUTTON Push the POWER BUTTON to turn the set ON. (To turn the set OFF, push the POWER BUTTON again. VOLUME BUn'O. ) Push the right side (•: UP) of the VOLUME BuTroN to make the sound louder, and the left side (_!': DOWN) of the VOLUME BUTTON to make the sound softer.
Page 11: The Genius Remote Control Clu-692Gr
NOTE: Precoded buttons (® below) will control your Hitachi TV only when the MULTI-PAGE SELECT • To operate your TV, point the Genius remote at the remote sensor of the TV. • To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR.
Page 12: The Genius Remote Control Clu-681Gr
Basic operation buttons are grouped together in one area. All other controls are separated from them and NOTE: Precoded buttons ((_ below) will control your Hitachi TV only when the MULTI-PAGE SELECT SWITCH ((_ below) is set to "TV" mode. • To operate...
Page 13 GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL YOUR T.V. 31DX22B 31KX41 K CLU-681 GR CLU-692GR GJ I! GJ !11 _® ® ----° iC--,,-,,_]l ® m® i ;'P mr .,;.- _ _J Detailed explanation of the circled numbers on the following pages,...
Page 14 REMOTE CONTROL YOUR T.V. POWER button • Press this button to turn the TV set on Qr oft. _) 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 15 MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons Allthe on-screen display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The "MENU" button will start or exit the on-screen display. The "C.URSOR" l_uttons will highlight functions or adjust different features. The "ENTER" button will set features to your preference. (_) CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels.
Page 16 _6_ VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up (A) or down (V) button untit you obtain the desired sound level. T,oturn the sound off instantly to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press the "MUTE" button again or press the "VOLUME" up (A) button to restore the sound. louder VOLUME IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII1,-.
Page 17: Set-Up Functions
-SET 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. The functions highlighted in purple can be selected by pressing ENTER.
Page 18 • INITIAL SETTING Select -SET UP- and -INITIAL SETTINGS- when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR OOWN or a NUMBER from the remote to highlight the functions desired. -,_rI"IAL _Ir',lO - I ,tlR/CABI.E CLO6E) CAPTION 2 AU't0P_OORAJI_ NT'IAL.
Page 19 • 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 (A) or DOWN (T) buttons. CHANNEL 12 I AIRICAEI.E NOW AUTOPRO(_qAM 2 AUTOPRO(_AM - INIT_U.
Page 20 • CLOCK SET Use the same remote control buttons as shown =nprevious examples to display the clock setting, press MENU, 1. ENTER, 2, ENTER, 4, ENTER. CURSOR /° - CLOCK SL=T - - CLOCKSE'r - -:- AM I=l_=,,,qS B"_I_I TO SE'r II,I_SS MENUTO START Once the proper time is set (including AM or PM), press MENU to start.
Page 21 • PROGRAM LIST This function allows you to view which channels are labeled in CHANNEL CAPTION (NAME), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN) and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK). Press MENU, 1, ENTER, 4, ENTER to view. •...
Page 22 Repeat the previous steps to select and set the OFF TIMER. CUqSOR I - Tl_q Sk'T- 10N_ 2 0FFTll_q Remember to press ENTER after making selections with the CURSOR buttons. Press MENU to start. CAUTION: The OFF TIMER is a one time only operation. Do not try to use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using both the ON and OFF TIMERS.
Page 23 When finishecl with your message press ENTER. C") - I_SSAeE -1 - MESSAGE : ON OFF MESSAGE : ON -MESSAGEq- /MOOE : 1 _OT DAILY CALL*ROLLY******e*** /MOCE : 18HOT DAILY "riME tt_o Pu PRE88 TO START PRESS ENTER TO SET •...
Page 24 - CHIn LOCK - I_'ER KEY _ I. CHILD LOCK CANC_.. 2. KEY _ C_ANG_ PI_ESSENTER TO SET PRESS _ TO _T The picture and sound will now be blocked out for this channel. Repeat the same steps to cancel the CHILD LOCK. To change the key number, select KEY NUMBER CHANGE.
Page 25: Picture-In-Picture
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (31KX41K] 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, Hifachl modal V'I'-$751A or similar model INPUT VIDEO...
Page 26 SHIFT B U'I-i'ON: To move the sub-picture to another corner, press tlqe "SHIFT' button. The sub-picture 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 27: Picture Functions
-PICTURE- FUNCTIONS IIIIIII IIII • PICTURE PROGRAM PICTURE PROGRAM is for your preferred settings -- contrast, color, etc. You can have two sets of settings, PREFERENCE or use the factory PRESET settings. Press MENU, 2, ENTER to display the -PICTURE- PROGRAM functions. °.1 CONTRAST IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...
Page 28: Sound Functions
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS Press MENU, 3, ENTER to clispiay the -SOUND- functions. • SOUNO - 1 ,SOUND_OC_AM 2 SOUNO ,SETTNG I_RESS_'-_TERTO SET SOUND PROGRAM is for your preferred settings -- balance, bass and treble. SOUND SETTING is used to improve the sound quality. •...
Page 29 • SOUND SEI-I'ING Use the sound settings to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening conditions. Press MENU, 3, ENTER, 2, ENTER to display the SOUND SETTING. - K_NO SE1_INO - 1 MI"S MODE: S_ 2 LOUDNESS:OFF 3 NT.
Page 30: Using The Genius Remote To
• When operating your TV or a cable box, remember to set the Multi-Page select switch to the proper position. • Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR tooperate 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 31: 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...
Page 32 CHANNEL • Montgomery Ward CHANNEL • Yamaha Zenith Panasonic TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ Iil and GJ II Remote CLU-692GR and CLU-681GR Press SELECT Press SELECT CATV Brand and this button CATV Brand and this button...
Page 33: Connecting External Audio Amplifier
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) [Rear of Set] Audio To HI-FI Terminal OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL /_'111o ,=,_'_ _ == = EXTERNAL...
Page 34: 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 35 REAR panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. • Ifyou have an S-VHS VCR, use the S INPUTcable Hitachi Model V'T-S751A in place of the standard video cable.
Page 36: Remote Control Battery Installation
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION REPLACEMENT TRANSMIT'rER BA'I-rERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Open the battery cover of the Remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the cover with your finger. a) Push the batteries towards the spring and lift them out. REAR b) Replace old batteries with new "AA"...
Page 37: Accessories Part Numbers
ACCESSORIES PART NUMRER8 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 the nearest Hitachi Regional office. PART NAME PART NO.
Page 38: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) ) • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usuatly 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 39: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Features: • Super Fine Picture Quality 650 Lines Horizontal Resolution • Genius Remote (Controls many VCR and cable box brands) • P-in-P Functions for 31KX41K • Full Function Menu On-Screen Display • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video •...
Page 40: 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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