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Hitachi 31CX4B Operating Manual

Hitachi 31CX4B Operating Manual

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;OLID STATE COLOR TV
)PERATING
GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
.
FIRST TIME USE
6-19
THE GENIUS REMOTE
CONTROL
20- 36
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE
37- 52
USEFUL INFORMATION
If -X
53 - 60

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  • Page 1 ;OLID STATE COLOR TV )PERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE 6-19 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL 20- 36 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 37- 52 USEFUL INFORMATION If -X 53 - 60...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT (our new HITACHI COLOR TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow he instructions in this manual. We recommend that you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFE. ;UARDS" notice before turning on your TV set for the first time.
  • Page 3 ;AFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT " Read all of these instructions YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER * Save these instructions for later use. • Follow all warnings ancl instructions marked on the television receiver. )uf reputation...
  • Page 4 SAFETY TIPS provtdes ,ntormat=on w,th respect proper _OTECTION _ND LOCATION OF YOUR grounchng of the mast and supporting structure. grounCmg of the tea,.1._n wire to an antenna dis- If an cu's;ae a=tenna _s connecfed to me televl- "barge und. raze of grounchng conductors, loca- 3.or"...
  • Page 5 Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your Hitachi Factory Warranty. Vhen using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently "_one corner of the screen or a "pattern burn" may develop over a long period of time.

  • Page 6: Remote Transmitter

    Check to make sure you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest HITACHI Authorized Paris Distributor in the continental United States. For Alaska and Hawaii. please contact you nearest HITACHI Regional office ILLUSTRATION PART PART...

  • Page 7: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Open the battery cover of the remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers. BOTTOM e®e® Insert new "AA" size (SUM-3) batteries or equiva- lent for the Genius Remote. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out.
  • Page 9 )OK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ;t video, audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have no connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be :hased from most stores that sell audio;video products. Below are illustrations and. names of common connectors. _re purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components.

  • Page 10: Front View

    FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT VIEW HOW TO OPEN THE DOOR Infrared Remote Sensor INDOOR CONTROLS 1. Push on "---- " ® 2. Pull the door toward the front to open it. AVX ButtOn Volume Butt01"_ Channel Buttons Front Input Jacks INPUT 3 ©©...
  • Page 11 Press this button to turn the TV on or off. dOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned "off" if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1,2, or 3 is selected. Press AVX until it returns to the same Video. if not Power is"off".
  • Page 12 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTION_ The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in th_ following examples: Video camera Video camera i il0 ° I ml OUTPUT OUTPUT Insertaudio cable intoleftchannel...
  • Page 13 !AR PANEL JACKS ® AUDIO to HI-FI OUTPUT TERMINALS ® INPUT TERMINALS _o:.z _'_' S_%" LI 0! S-VlOf:OI iA_c=O VHF.'UHF ANTENNA TERMINAL S-VIDEO INPUT Antenna Inputs The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable "rv (CAW), a "IV game, etc. Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "AVX"...
  • Page 14 REAR PANEL JACK_ REAR VIEW L..J AUDIO to HI-FI OUTPUT TERMINALS INPUT TERMINALS Audio INI_JT INPUT TO HI Fi VIDEO VIDEO ©© S-VIDEO ,@.;,, ©;. lAUD,0 AuO_OAUOIO VHF/UHF VHF/UHF ANTENNA TERMINAL S-VIDEO INPUT...
  • Page 15 _.ARPANEL CONNECTIONS Outside antenna or cable "IV coaxial cable 2-way signal splitter Optional, see tips on page 22. INPUT © Laserdisc player, VCR, ====ot © © camcorder, etc. © _-_ L__® © S-VHS ,,..J OUTPUT ,-71 • Stereo System Amplifier...

  • Page 16: External Connection

    EXTERNAL CONNECTION , CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote transmitter, connect the system as shown belt in Fig. 1. (Rear of Set) Audio To HI-FI Terminal TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL .

  • Page 17: External Video Sources

    )NNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES exact arrangement you use to connect the Video Cassette Recorder, Video Disc Player and Video Camera to your mt is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual of each component for location of its video and audio inputs and outputs.

  • Page 18: External Video Source

    ©1 (MONO) I AUDIO FIG. 1 TV INPUT TERMINAL S-VHS OUTPUT HITACHI MOOEL V'F-S751A or sJmiklr model BACK OF VCR If you do not tl_ NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to REAR panel jacks. played back picture may be abnormal.
  • Page 19 t.UDIO SYSTEM SET-UP latch the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound .,quirements. (See page 52 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 Genius Remote Control

    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-851GI: In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI sections, with a display that can be switched to cover ar Color TV, the new Genius Remote is designed to operate of the four pages. Functions are arranged and prods.
  • Page 21 ILTI-PAGE WINDOWS © "_. POWER DOWER REA,3Y LEARN READY LEARN p° ,,° f _E_:-,oJ Is-,.=" t J _='=-_z_l t_':""! I II o II I<< II _" II _'II u II tiRE-_Lql I DOII II_E_E_II raP,.,..,, mL-._ CURSOR C_RSOR MENU __SELECT SWITCH __SELECT ,:,, •...
  • Page 22 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GI_ In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI and arranged in MULTI-PAGE sections, with a display th ColorTV, the Genius Remote control is designed can be switched to cover any of the three pages. Functk...
  • Page 23 CHANNEL: ..J VOLUME :_ ..® ®® ..®i ® ®@@i @ @i ..® © GENIUS JUNIOR CLU-S92GR HITACHI GENIUS REMOTE CLU.851GR 1_ Detailed explanation of the circled numbers on the following pages. POWER MENU/CAI'_ mp ..,_...
  • Page 24 Video Input VIDEO When an S-Video ..i_i"" _0o : (S-IN) o@oi input is connected ® t..°.... HITACHI GENIUS REMOTE CLU-851GR You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other on-screen displays.
  • Page 25 I TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV IENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons II the on-screen display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. he "MENU" button will start or exit the on-screen display. he "CURSOR" buttons will highlight functions or adjust different features. hese buttons are also used for FAVORITE CHANNELS.
  • Page 26 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR, VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up ( • ) or down ( • ) 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 ! or press the "VOLUME"...
  • Page 27 'ICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) _e Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. _u can watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program (TV or tape) on any of the video inputs, and vice versa with is feature.

  • Page 28: Box Functions

    CONTROL CABI. USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the pre-coded function for your cable box This Genius Remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the Genius Rer_ to match the remote system in your cable box. (Refer to Table 2 on page 31 or Table 4 on page 32.) Set the MULTI-PAGE select switch to"CAW."...
  • Page 29 Video Concepts Wards CHANNEL • 0NOLUME • Yamaha CHANNEL • nery Wards Zenith 'o. C able Box Precoded remOte controls for Hitachi GR111 Remote CLU-851GR Press SELECT and this Press SELECT and this rand button CATV Brand button Instrument 0/1/2/3 Pioneer...

  • Page 30: Vcr And Cable Box Codes

    VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES TABLE 3. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ111 Remote CLU-692GR. Press SELECT and this Press SELECT and this VCR BRAND button VCR BRAND button Pentex Canon Philco Citizen Curtis Mathes Philips Pioneer Dimensia ProScan...
  • Page 31 i THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL TIONS FOR CLU-851GR Before starting the memory operation Js Remote is equipped with a learning function ws it to learn additional infrared control codes. Since the infrared signals sent from the remote transmit- te will not .only control the television, a VCR, and _x.
  • Page 32 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FOR.CLU-851GR 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 eat other. (Distance should be 2-4 inches.) 0000.
  • Page 33 tG THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL CTIONS FOR CLU-851GR READY LEARN When storing has been performed correctly, the LEARN indicator lights for about 2 seconds. (Goes ,out) (Lights) "% If the storing was not done correctly, or the codes are too long to learn, or no more codes can be stored in memory READY LEARN...
  • Page 34 USING THE REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTION NOTE: To operate your TV, be sure to point the Genius Remote at the remote sensor on the television. To operate other electronic equipment like a VCR. point the remote at the sensor on the device. Refer to the instruction manual of the VCR for operation on the buttons exclusively for the VCR.
  • Page 35 GRAPHIC GUIDE .=ssMENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI TV. The feature tO be selected I be highlighted in a magenta (purple) color. ._ssthe CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. CURSOR ,_ssENTER on the remote control to select a feature.
  • Page 36 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDf First time setup for channel buttons. IAIPJCABLE I Select antenna IAUTO or cable TV. PROGRAM Feature to display dialogue/text. MEMORY add or erase. CAPTION RESET Return video and audio adjustments to factory settings. PROGRAM Label channels ICHILD CHANNEL picture &...
  • Page 37 Select SET UP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons on the remote to highlight the function desired. P=I_?AMI, VlCEO CURSOR CURSOR i PROGRAM AIR, CABLE I CHANNEL ] i CLOSED I MEMORY t i (;:APTEQN MENU ENTER...
  • Page 38 to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( • ) or DOWN ( • ) buttons. This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This willallowy I AUTO PROGRAM CURSOR AIR,_CABLE : LAUTO CHANNEL ENTER .
  • Page 39 "UP I Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs "ION as _ or E_. CURSOR AIRJCABLE !;...
  • Page 40 • The FAVORITE CHANNELS function will allow you to select up to 16 favorite channels by pressing the cursor butto CURSOR CHANNEL n ;--'l r-'-- t---_ ENTER r---_r---I r'--'_r---1 r"--],r--_ ,'---- [::_ r-'-_ r---: r--'_r_-i ACTION ACTION NEXT CHANNEL CH• CH•...
  • Page 41 Use the reset to change your preferred video and audio adjustments to factory settings. CURSOR CURSOR ENTER Factory Settings: VlOEO AUDIO Contrast: IIIIIIIIlllllllllllmllllllll Balance: IIIIInll_HUflllliH Color: ,,.,,...I,.,,.,,,,= Bass: IIIIIIIHilIIIiHHII gliil • Tint: Treble: IIIIIIIII11111_1111 allllll# IMIIIIIIIIII_BWltUU Brightness: """""q"""",,. MTS Mode:. •...
  • Page 42 PROGRA! PR-5 -G- -R-A This Selection contains advanced feature switch will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable CURSOR CURSOR 'IllllEi;. ] i CHILD ENTER €_JI_II_," " ! t LOCK PROGRAM IVOLUME LIST I ICORRECTION 1> ENTER MENU ENTER MENU (SET) (EXIT) _SET)
  • Page 43 OGRAM This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel. t 1_+sl CHILD LOCK LOCK i ;CHILD NUMBER ' CI_ANNEL ; CHILD ENTER ISET ;:CHANGE CAPT!ON , I=OCK , PROGRAM :VOLUME LIST : .CORRECTION NEXTCHANNEL:CH& NUMBER:0-9 ENTER MENU ENTER...

  • Page 44: Volume Correction

    PROGR VOLUME Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four TV channels that sound loud comn._ to other TV channels, CORRECTION CHANNEL 100% 100% ENTER 100% 'CHANNEL ;CHILD 100% iCAPTION '=LQ_K 100% 100% LEVEL LEVEL 100% 100% :PROGt_JkM iiVOLUME...
  • Page 45 .OCK Use this feature for all time related functions. LOCK or automatic message. he time must be set before you can use the on/off timer PROGRAMJl VIDEO . ['-._p CURSOR CURSOR l CLOCK ; ONIOFt¢ CLOCK JSET TIMER ENTER --.-- _U4"...
  • Page 46 CLOQ Use this function to set one or two personal messages every day or one time only. l AUTOMATIC MESSAGE MESSAGE-1 CURSOR CLOCK i ON/OFF MESSAGE-1 WtLL CH,L_LOCK ;SET TIMI_R ENTE_ (CANCELJ ODD etl=o_°°°.o...*°°e i AUTOMATIC ! ! AUTOMATIC ,MESSAGE-1 ' ' MESSAGE-2 (CANCEL) PLEASE...
  • Page 47 Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings, and to improve picture quality. IIIIIIIIII iSET 'q._', _RCG=IAMli VIDEO CURSOR MENUA RESET "CLOCK ENTER MENU {SET_ (EXtTI l_is feature to adjust contrast, color, tint, brightness, sharpness, and white control. CONTRAST WlllllmilllllmN COLOR ummuu_uNiiil_ TINT _11_ BRIGHT...

  • Page 48: Preference Adjustment

    AUDIt Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference, to improve the sound quality, and to AUDIO select special sound effects. CURSOR CURSOR PREFERENCE] PREFERENCE ADJUST SETrlNG SURROUND ENTER MENU 41q_JIP ENTER MENU (SET1 (EXIT) ;SET_ (EXIT) PREFERENCE I Use this to set balance, bass, and treble. ADJUSTMENT IPREFERENC_ PREFERENCS...
  • Page 49 iDlO Use Preference SETTING to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening ":FERENCE conditions. _-rING PREFERENCE_ MONO STEREO !ADJUST _ISETTING LOUDNESS: INT. SPEAKERS:ON SURROUND MENU ENTER MENU (EXIT) (SET) (EXtT) the C;URSOR •,Vto select a function. The function will be in magenta.
  • Page 50 AUDI{ The following surround sound settings will reproduce the "live" sound you would hear in conr_ I SURROUND halls, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on rs panel connectior_s on page and . The surround sound system is most effective with movies play, on a stereo VCR.
  • Page 51 OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TV AND YOUR REMOTE )NTROL 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 52: Reception Problem

    RECEPTION PROBLEM • 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 53 IECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE SYMPTOMS No picture, nosound • • • • • • • OK. picture poor Sound • • • • • • • • Picture OK. sound poor • • • • • • • Picture blurred •...

  • Page 54: Specification

    SPECIFICATION Features: • Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution • Dark Tint CPT • Genius Remote (Controls many VCR and cable box brands) • P-in-P Functions • Icons: Easy Graphic Guide • Full set of Input Jacks, including S-Video •...
  • Page 56 U.S.A. DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1-800-448-2244 Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. _,:acb.._ has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operahon from your unst However.
  • Page 57 .sories ......P IN P (Picture in Picture) ... 5, 26, 27, 28 Phono Connector ....na ....8, 9, 13.15, 39 Picture Cautions ..... Power Preference Adjust ....Light Button ....20, 22, 26 Preference Setting ....Button ......Surround ....
  • Page 58 HITACHI...

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