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- Page 1 SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ,_/_ 6-19 FIRST TIME USE 20-31 THE REMOTE CONTROL 3;_.-49 COLOR GRAPHIC GUIDE I'"_ IP:----_,_ USEFUL INFORMATION 50-55 INDEX...
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Page 2: Power Source
• Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the set. 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... -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
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 probler'_ should be discovered... - Page 4 IMPORTANT PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 16-2. Note to CATV system installer: 16-1. If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the (Only for television sets with CA'TV reception) antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection This reminder is provided to call CAW...
- Page 5 (non-moving) patterns can cause per- manent damage Color 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...
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Page 6: Remote Transmitter
For infermation 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 nearesl HITACHI regional office. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION .. -
Page 7: Remote Control
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by push- ing the notched part of the cover with your fingers. Insert two new "AA" size batteries in the remote. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. -
Page 8: Viewing Angle
VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Color Television is its large viewing screen. To see this screen at its best, test var- ious locations in the room to find the best spot for viewing. The drawings give several suggestions. -
Page 9: Antenna Connections
HOOKUP CABLES AND CONNECTOR 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 10: Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW HOW TO OPEN THE DOOR (_) Rem0teControl Infrared Sensor 1. Push on " ---=- " ® ® 2. Pull the door toward the front to open it. Volume Channel Input Button Butlon Button FRONT INPU]- JACKS INPUT 3 ©... - Page 11 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 broaclcast picture appears.
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Page 12: 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 a_; shown in the following examples: Video Camera Video Camera OIJTPUT OUTPUT Insert audio cable into left channel for mono sound INPUT _I'L i INPUT... -
Page 13: Tips On Rear Panel Connections
REAFI PANEL JACKS AUDIO to HI-FI OUTPUT 1_3) TERMINALS INPUT TERMINALS AUDio INPUT 2 NPUTI "_ VIDEO VIDEO ©© S-VIDEO © AUDIO AUDIO AUDtO VH FlU H F 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. Auclio/Video Inputs 1, 2, 3 The INPUT button will step through each video source and the current antenna input each time it is pressed. -
Page 14: Rear Panel Jacks
REAR PANEL JACKS REAR VIEW AUDIO to HI-FI OUTPUT TERMINALS INPUT TERMINALS (_ VHF/UHF ,AUTO AUO_O VHF/UHF S-VIDEO (_) ANTENNA INPUT TERMINAL... -
Page 15: Rear Panel Connections
REAR PANEL, CONNECTIONS cable TV coaxial cable Outside antenna or F=:t ÷-- 2-woy s,gna, sp,..er on page 13. --_-- Optional, see tips OUTPUT camcorder, etc. ll_llt _lll_i I Ot ° L_.L__ _=_1©_ Stereo System Amplifier VCR #1 Typical full feature set-up. - Page 16 EXTERNAL CONN ECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. (REAR OF -IV SET) AUDIO AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL TO HI-FI TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINA.._..._( OF EXTERNALAMPLIFIER...
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Page 17: 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 Io('ation of vide() and audio inputs and outputs. -
Page 18: Connecting Stereo Vcr Or Stereo Video Disc Player
VIDEO " 13,r I NPUT TERMINAL MONOI S-VHS OUTPUT AUDIO HITACHI MODEL'krI"-ST51,_, BACK OF VCR {)r similar model NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be abnormal if the connection is loose. -
Page 19: Audio System Set-Up
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. (See page 48 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. -
Page 20: The Remote Control
(CLU-418U) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color "iV, the new remote control is designed to operate dif- ferent types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. -
Page 21: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on page 22 to 24. ® ® ® ® ® ® ii_ ¸ _ INPUT I I SLEEP ® ©,,_', © ® HITACHI CLU-418U... - Page 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUFI TV POWER Button Pre,';s this button to turn the TV set on or off. If ON/OFF TIMER is set, it wilt be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 42.) SLE'.EP Button Pre.';s this button to display the SLEEP TIMER in the lower left corner of the screen.
- Page 23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VOLIJME, MUTE Buttons Press the VOLUME" up (A) or down (V) 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 up (A.) button to restore the sound.
- Page 24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR "IV HOME THEATER Button Press the HOME 'THEATER button to directly access the SURROUND function. (See page 48.) EXIT/RECALL/COMMERCIAL SKIP (CS) Button Press this button when no menu is displayed, when you want to check the channel being received, or if it has stereo (ST) or second audio (SAP).
- Page 25 )ICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) _;'_ ['he Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. You "an watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program (TV or tape) on the video inputs. Bac_ of AUDIONIDEO INPUT v_Eo...
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Page 26: Picture In Picture
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE MOVI" Button To move the sub-pic-tureto any location of the screen, press the MOVE button once and quickly press the CURSOR buttons. MOVE CURSOR 0" To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the MOVE button twice quickly. The sub-picture moves one=step counterclockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed twice. -
Page 27: Vcr Functions
JSING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on page 28. ® ® ® PiP SWAP MOVE -FIZZ n I I ,0000:: ® PAUSE ® :C)_,(D_@D INPUT SLEEP O[QIO ® ® HITACHI CLU-418U... - Page 28 • USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. (Refer to page 31.) Turn on your VCR.
- Page 29 A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on page 30. © ® r "- - '-HOME _ ® ® HE_P THEATER TVNCR plP sw_ Mov_--F_ _ PAUSE ©_© --MU-i"E--lOll I_ ® :C_::__ (D@: INPUT SLEEP ©@,© ® HITACHI CLU-418U...
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Page 30: Using The Remote
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/SATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and Digital Satellite System.,;. You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your cable/satellite box. (Refer to page 31.) Turn on your cable/satellite box. - Page 31 BRAND CODES Motorola ....C9, 20 3olour Voice ....19, 25 ...... C0, 48 3omtronics ....29, 34 Hitachi ......Multitech ....C0, 27 Sontec ....... NEC ....11, 13. lZl, 26, 30 Megatron ...... Dae Ryung ....Nikko ......
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Page 32: Auto-Demonstration
GU,OE With HITACHI'S On-Screen Display, each category has it's own color and icon. This semi-transparent system includes SET-UP, CUSTOMIZE, VIDEO, AUDIO, and INFO CENTER categories. Using the four cursor buttons, you c-an eas- ily access and control all of the TV's functions. Checked boxes let you so that you know which function you have cho- sen. - Page 33 COLOR GRAPHIC GUIDE MENULANGUAGE Choose English,French,or Spanish language. Select Antenna or cable TV. SIGNALSOURCE sET'uP I AUTO CHANNELSET First time set up for channel buttons. Add or delete channel. CHANNELADD/DEL Check channel name, scan, and chilcl Icck. CHANNELLIST CLOCK SET Set before using timer features.
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Page 34: Menu Language
SET-UP Use the CURSOR •,Y Select SET-UP when setting your TV up for the first time. buttons on the remote to highlight the function desired. MENU LANGUAGE This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all On-S;reen Displays. - Page 35 SET-UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have SIGNAL SOURCE cable TV. I [__TSET,UP I_ CUSTOM,ZE I[# V,OEO AUDIO I_ ,NFO. CENTER • 1_SELECT EXIT • MOVE {QUIT MENU LCURSOR MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE CURSOR SIGNAL SOURCE...
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Page 36: Installing Channels
SET-UP CHANNEL LAUTO SET ] 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. MENU LANGUAGE SET-UP SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET _1 CHANNEL... - Page 37 SET-UP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the I CHANNI-L ADD/DEL remote control CHANNEL • or • buttons. MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE SET-UP AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL ADD/DEE CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET •...
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Page 38: Channel List
SET-UP CHANNEL LIST I This function allows you to view which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (NAME-), which have been added to CHANNEL ADD/DEL (SCAN), and which are protected b!/ CHILD LOCK (LOCK). MENU LANGUAGE CHANNEL UST CURSOR SIGNAL SOURCE CH NAME SCAN LOCK... - Page 39 CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. cUsTOMIZE CHANNEL ID Use this feature to name up to 25 channels. CUSTOMIZE CURSOR FAMILY FAVORITES CHILD LOCK OPTIONS ON/OFF TIMER CHANNEL CLOSED CAPTION [. To •SELECT NEXT _SELECT EXIT...
- Page 40 CUSTOMIZE FAMILY I With Family Favorites, you can easily access your favorite movie, sports, news, and custom F_NORITES stations by registering any of your favorite stations into one of four 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 41 CUSTOMIZE This feature allows you to block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video CHILD LOCK input of any channel that you feel may be inappropriate for your children. There is no limit OPTIONS to the number of channels that can be locked. Your secret code allows you to reinstate these channels any time you wish.
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Page 42: On/Off Timer
CUSTOMIZE This function will automatically turn the TV set on or off one time only, every day, or once a ON/OFF TIMER 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 43 CUSTOMIZE Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen allowing you to read l:h_, dialog CLOSED CAPTION being spoken (when broadcast). Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as r_l or I_.
- Page 44 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. SET-UP CONTRAST _"==""_"=_"_ BRIGHTNESS ,,..I...,,.,.., CURSOR CUSTOMIZE COLOR ....i,..,..TINT m""""=l_"_u"m"_=' SHARPNESS ... ..,I....COLOR TEMP. 131WARM I[ q uo,o | E] COOL RESET NFO:I'ER EXIT MOVE "ADJUST (QUIT MENU...
- Page 45 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. I E_.TSET-UP _.m,.._..,3A_ TREBLE ..,,,,.I..i,...,,,, CUSTOMIZE CURSOR BALANCE .,.,,*,.,;",l',"""" "" V, OEO l_ RESET ADVANCE oo,o SETTINGS VOLUME CORRECTION SURROUND INFO. CENTER _, TO ExiT ] _I_SELECT...
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Page 46: Noise Canceler
AUDIO Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on ADVANCED SETTINGS listening conditions. MULTI-CHANNEL SOUND k-TSTEREO MODE TREBLE CURSOR rqMONO BALANCE NSECOND AUDIO PROGRAM RESET ON OFF ADVANCE • SETTINGS NOISE CANCELER LOUDNESS VOLUME INT. SPEAKERS CORRECTION SURROUND _ SELECT... - Page 47 AUDIO Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four channels that sound loud com- VOLUME CORRECTION pared to other channels. BASS IJllllilltl]lllllTI]llllllIIlIIl{ TREBLE ....I....BALANCE ....I....RESET ADVANCE SETTINGS VOLUME CORRECTION SURROUND IbSELECT EXIT MOVE <BACK (Qurr MENU){...
- Page 48 AUDIO The following surround sound settings will reproduce the "live" sound you would hear in SURROUND concert halls, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on rear panel connections on pages 15, 16 and 19. The surround system is most effective with movies played on a stereo VCR.
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Page 49: Info Center
INFO CENTER CENTER INFO. This function allows the user to program messages in the TV. MI-SSAGE 1 maximum of 31 characters. The user can program the message to appear one time only or L Use this function to program one or two personal messages in your TV's memory up to a every day. -
Page 50: 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 t!'le screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water. Dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be usec if the screen is extremely dirty. - Page 51 USEI-UL INFO • 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. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.
- Page 52 If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait thirty seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Color Television.
- Page 53 USEFUL INFO Features:: • Supedine Picture Quality 700 Liqe Horizontal Resolution • Dark Tint CPT with Self Dynamic Focus Gun • Remote Transmitter (Controls many VCR, Cable Box, and Satellite Brands) • Picture-in-Picture Functions • ICONS: Color Graphic Guide • Full set of Input Jacks, including S-Video •...
- Page 54 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Hitachi has made ew_ry effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a nelwork of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
- Page 55 NOTES...
- Page 56 HITACHI QR20881...
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