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- Page 1 SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6-24 FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL 25-37 COLOR GRAPHIC GUIDE 38-55 56-63 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX...
- Page 2 POWER SOURCE This HITACHI COLOR TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz, AC household current. Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S...
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Page 3: Important Safeguards
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 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 PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 16-2. 16-1. If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the Note to CATV system Installer: antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection (Only for the television set with CATV reception) against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of This reminder is provided to call CATV system...
- Page 5 Television Receivers. Such "PATTERN BURNS" con- stitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. When using the 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.
- Page 6 SP351B H530024 Not included, order separately] The television stand models SP316B, SP317B, and SP351B are designed for use only with HITACHI TV models 32CXl 1B and 35CX30B. Use with other television equipment may result CAUTION: in instability, causing possible injury.
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Page 7: Bottom View
REMUI'E CONTROL I ERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the Remote Transmitter 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 sprir_gsand ti_tthem out. - Page 8 For example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc. VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI ColorTelevision is its large viewingscreen. To see this screen at its best, test vari- ous locationsin the roomto find the bestspot for viewing.The drawingsgiveseveralsuggestions.
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Page 9: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Color Tv
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV Before installing (Geomagnetism Correction) 35 inch CTV only. This TV has a super-largecolor picturetube. The effectsof geomagnetism may cause an uneven(partially)colored picturedependingon the direction whichtheTV isfacing. AdjusttheTV as follows for best performance: 1. -
Page 10: Hookup Cables And Connectors
HOOKUP 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 pur- chased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. -
Page 11: Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 32CX11B FRONT VIEW looooo_o I • ..© HOW TO OPEN THE DOOR '_ V @ Remote Control Infrared Sensor 1. Push on "_" ® 2. Pull the door toward the front to open it. VolumeButtes Channel Buttons Input B utton FRONT INPUT JACKS Powsr... - Page 12 FRONT PANEL GONTROL,'5 I=OR 32TX78B AND 32TX79K FRONT VIEW DOOR TO OPEN DOOR 1. Push letters "PUSH OPEN' on the door. Remote Control InfraredSensor 2. Pull the door toward the front to open it. INDOOR CONTROLS © ® ® FRONT INPUT JACKS INPUT...
- Page 13 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 35CX30B FRONT VIEW \!;- t__l _ =ooo..oooo_. It- -_ ..i N=UT V_.Ul_ CV_N_L 000000 L_)_INPUT ® wdoo:31._t--I A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. (example: @) I NOTE: Model 35CX30B does not have a front panel control for MENU, EXIT, and CURSOR buttons.
- Page 14 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 35TX88B AND 35TX89K FRONT VIEW DOOR A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. (example: (_)) I NOTE" Models 35TX88B and 35TX89K do not have a front panel control for MENU, EXIT, and CURSOR buttons.
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Page 15: Power Button
Pressthis button to turnthe 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 16: Front Panel Jacks And Connections
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: Video Camera Video Camera OUTPUT OUTPUT Insert audio cable into left channel for mono sound INPUT INPUT... -
Page 17: Rear Panel Jacks
REAR PANEL JACKS AUDIO to HI-FI OUTPUT TERMINALS INPUT TERMINALS AIJ_O INPUT;t IN_T I rOHIR VIDEO _O_O @© S-VIDEO VHF/UHF s_,uo_o AUOIO AUDIO VHF/UHF ANTENNA TERMINAL S-VIDEO INPUT Antenna Inputs The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a TV game, etc. AudioNideo Input The "INPUT"... -
Page 18: Rear View
REAR PANEL JACKS REAR VIEW AUDIO to HI-FI OUTPUT TERMINALS INPUT TERMINALS O 32CX11B 32TX78B 32TX79K 35CX30B S-VIDEO INPUT VHF/U'HF ANTENNA TERM INAL 35TX88B 35TX89K AUDIO to HI-FI OUTPUT TERMINALS INPUT TERMINALS _'_ S-VIDEO INPUT VHF/UHF ANTENNA TERMINAL... - Page 19 STORAGE COMPARTMENT FOR THE 32TX78B, 32TX79K, 35TX88B, AND 35TX89K This TV is equipped with a VCR storage compartment. Followinstructions below for door operation and VCR installation. ! i! ® DOOR Raise door to full Press lower right corner of door to release horizontal position.
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Page 20: Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS cable TV coaxial cable !_.__ ..Outside antenna or _------ 2-way signal splitter Optional, s ee tips onpage17. OUTPUT Laserdiscplayer, VCR, camcorder, etc. $-VHS OUTPUT Stereo System Amplifier Typical full feature set-up. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. - Page 21 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 in Fig. 1. (REAR OF TV SET) AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FITERMINAL ITO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINA._( OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER ..
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Page 22: 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 23 •rv INPUT TERMINAL tti, 8-VH8 @ ®® OUTPUT HITACHI MODEL VT-S7G1A BACK OF VCR or dmlw modal Completely insertthe connection cordplugswhen connecting to REAR panel jacks. If you do not the NOTE: picturethat is playedback willbe abnormal. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.
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Page 24: Audio System Set-Up
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP Match the numbers below to the diagram lor speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. (See page 54 for SURROUND 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. STEREO SYSTEM I AMPLIFIER OPTIONAL... -
Page 25: The Remote Control
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-418U) In addition to controlling all the functions on 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 togeth- er in one area. - Page 26 THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-419UI) In addition to controlling all the functions on 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 togeth- er in one area.
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Page 27: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv
A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. (example: @) ® I/Q oH HOME iJ_"___.©_11 HELP THEATER TVNCR ® PAUSE LST-CH ® ® (D (D ® ',(!) G) (D ',(2)(!)0 INPUT I SLEEP INPUT I SLEEP ® 0 ',_Q_', 0 ® f(_), HITACHI HITACHI CLU-419UI CLU-418U... -
Page 28: Sleep Button
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV (_TV POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. If ON/OFF TIMER is set, it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 48.) (_) SLEEP Button Press this button to displaythe SLEEPTIMER in the lowerleft cornerof the screen. - Page 29 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VOLUME, MUTE Buttons Press the "VOLUME" up (A) 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"...
- Page 30 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV LIGHT Button (CLU-418U does not have a light button.) 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 8 seconds if no buttons are pressed.
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Page 31: Picture In Picture
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE 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) on the video inputs. Back of "IV AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT ,I_EO... - Page 32 PICTU RE-IN-PICTURE (_) MOVE Button To move the sub-picture to any location of the screen, press the "MOVE" button once and quickly press the CUR- SOR buttons. MOVE CURSOR To move the sub-pictureto another corner,press the "MOVE" buttontwice quickly.The sub-picturemovesone step counterclockwise e very timethe "MOVE"...
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Page 33: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. (example: @) ® ® ® ® HELP THF.ATt=R ] 5WA_ MOV_--F'RZ OOO&' ® ® ® ® ® ® HITACHI HITACHI CLLI-419UI CLU-q18U... - Page 34 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the pre-coded function for your VCR This remote is designed to operate different types of VCR's. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. (Refer to page 37.) Turn on your VCR.
- Page 35 A detailed exr.'anation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. (example: @) ® ® ® ® ® ® Q--- ® ®-®i ® :0 (!) (i),'-- :Q_,G_ CZ) :Q,Q INPUT r SLEEP INPUT SLEEP ® !(_)j0 ® HITACHI HITACHI CLU-419UI CLU-418U...
- Page 36 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the pre-coded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and Digital Satellite Systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable/satellite box. (Refer to page 37.) Turn on your cable/satellite box.
- Page 37 09, 20 Colour Voice ....19, 25 ...... 00, 48 Comtronlcs ....29, 34 Multitech ....00, 27 Hitachi ......Contec ....... NEC ....11, 13, 14, 26, 30 Megatron ...... Dae Ryung ....Nikko ......Eastern ....... Noblex ......
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Page 38: Automatic Demonstration
COLOR GRAPHIC GUIDE With Hitachi's new On-Screen Display, each category has it's own color and Icon. This new semitransparent system incudes SET-UP, CUSTOMIZE, VIDEO, AUDIO, and INFO CENTER categories. Using the four cursor buttons, you can easily access and control all of the TV's functions. - Page 39 COLOR GRAPHIC GUIDE MENULANGUAGE Choose English,French,or Spanish language. Select Antenna or cable TV. SlGNALSOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. Add or delete channel. CHANNELADD/DEL Check channel name, scan, and child lock. CHANNELLIST CLOCK SET Set before using timer features. Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc.
- Page 40 SET-UP Use the CURSOR A,V but- tons on the remote to highlight the function desired. Select SET-UP when setting your TV up for the first time. MENU LANGUAGE I This feature will allow you to select any one of 3 different languages for all On-Screen Displays.
- Page 41 SET-UP SlGNALSOURCE I Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. I _'SET-UP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO INFO: CENTER • _SELECT • MOVE (QUI'I" MENU ICURSOR MENU lANGUAGE CURSOR SIGNAL SOURCE _I_IANTENNA AUTO CHANNEL SET SIGNAL SOURCE...
- Page 42 SET-UP I AUTO CHANNEL SET I This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL ADD/DEL. This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP (A) or DOWN (V) buttons. SET-UP MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE I._..
- Page 43 SET-UP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the I CHANNEL ADDJDEL I remote control CHANNEL • or • buttons. SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL ADD/DEL sET-uP " CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET •...
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Page 44: Channel List
SET-UP This function allows you to view which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (NAME), which CHANNEL LIST have been added to CHANNEL ADD/DEL (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK). M-ENU _QUAQE _! CHANNEL LIST S#GNALSOURCE CURSOR NAME SCAN LOCK... - Page 45 CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CUSTOMIZE CHANNEL ID Use this feature to give up to 25 channels a name. CHANNEL CHANNEL CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES Ib'B * D ERASE CHILD LOCK OPTIONS ON/OFF TIMER CusTOMIzE...
- Page 46 CUSTOMIZE JFAMILY I With Family Favorites, you can easily access your favorite Movie, Sports, News, and Custom FAVORITES stations by registering any of your favorite stations into one of 4 categories. Once you have input your four favorite stations in each category, you simply press any of the cursor buttons and the Family Favorite's screen appears.
- Page 47 I This feature allows you to block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video OPTIONS input of any channel that you feel may be inappropriate for your children. With Hitachi, there _sno limit to the number of channels that can be locked. Your secret code allows you to rein- state these channels any time you wish.
- Page 48 CUSTOMIZE • ON/OFF TIMER J Th_s functfon will automatically turn the TV set on or off one time only, every day, or once a week. It can also be set to turn on to your favorite program, or as a reminder, to turn to your favorite program when the TV is already on.
- Page 49 CUSTOMIZE I CLOSED I Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or CAPTION home video which are displayed on the TV screen allowing you to read the dialog being spoken (when broadcast). Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as [] CUSTOMIZE CHA_ FAMILY...
- Page 50 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. VIDEO i_ [_SET-UP CONTRAST •".=m._- cu..o.,z BRIGHTNESS "'""""'"'1""",'.,.., COLOR "".".".1"..,, TINT i'"""iili""H""'" SHARPNESS ,i!,,,,..,,,,I,,,,. , ,,,,,.. COLOR TEMP. I_IWARM DCOOL RESET CENTER =,EO •SELECT ..• MOVe 4ADJUST(QUrrMENU) • MOVE (Qurr Use the CURSOR •...
- Page 51 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. BASS _ _, I_ °'-'+"°'+"= TREBLE ...m,l,.,.m,, ..CURSOR BALANCE .".m..,l,,.,.",,m,, II_ v'°'=° L_, RESET '1"3 _vA.cE SE'B'INGS t I_ ,.o,o SURROUND I[_ '0";%.
- Page 52 AUDIO ADVANCED se ADVANCED SEI-rlNGS to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on SETTINGS listening conditions. BASS "_""'"_l""""'"_"_ MULTI-CHANNEL SOUND TREBLE "'" ..I'""""" ..I_STEREO MODE CURSOR BALANCE "'"'""'" "'1""'"""" I-'JMONO RESET I-ISECOND AUDIO PROGRAM ADVANCE ON OFF SEI"rlNGS VOLUME NOISE CANCELER...
- Page 53 AUDIO I VOLUME Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four channels that sound loud com- pared to other channels. CORRECTION BASS IIIIIIltllllflltllllllflfltllllll TREBLE ., ..... I....BALANCE "....I'..'..RESET ADVANCE SETTINGS VOLUME • CORRECTION SURROUND [VA TO...
- Page 54 AUDIO I SURROUND he following surround sound settings will reproduce the "live" sound you would hear in concert halls, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on rear panel connections on pages 20, 21 and 24. The surround system is most effective with movies played on a stereo VCR.
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Page 55: Info Center
INFO CENTER CENTER INFO. This function allows the user to program messages in the TV. MESSAGE1 maximum of 31 characters. The user can program the message to appear one time only or I Use this function to program one or two personal messages in your TV's memory up to a every day. -
Page 56: 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 in warm water. Dry with a soft cloth ( A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty). - Page 57 USEFUL INFO • ".-':.-'.'_-:'i_ _'. '_":iii =f .___.:._I " BlaGcNITIpOt N NrOhSorE:zontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift..:i_i!.._'-.'-.".."-. "."---_ _iiiiii;il Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, etectricat drills, and other electrical appliances. •...
- Page 58 USEFUL INFO SYMPTOMS NO Picture, no sound • • • • •i• • Sound OK, picture poor • • • • • • • • Picture OK, sound poor • • • • • • • Picture blurred • •: •i •...
- Page 59 USEFUL INFO Featu res: • Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution • Dark Tint CPT with Self Dynamic Focus Gun except 35V (Dark Tint CPT) • Remote Transmitter (Controls many VCR, Cable Box, and Satellite Brands) • P-in-P Functions •...
- Page 60 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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