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Hitachi 31KX41K, 31DX22B Operating Manual

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31KX41K
31DX22B
HITACHI
SOLID STATE COLOR TV
31KX41K
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. We recommend that
you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before
turning on your TV set for the first time.
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 .................................................................................................................. 3
POWER SOURCE................................................................................................................................ 3
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET ................................................................................................... 9
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................... 9
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 11
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ........................................................................................... 13
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS...................................................................................... 13
LOCATION OF CONTROLS .................................................................................................................. 14
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS.................................................................................... 14
HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS ............................................................................................................. 15
PICTURE CAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 17
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) 31KX41K......................................... 18
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V................................................... 20
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. ................................................................. 20
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................ 23
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (31KX41K)............................................................................... 30
P IN P BUTTON.................................................................................................................................. 30
-PICTURE- FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 32
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 33
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS.................................................. 35
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    31DX22B 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. We recommend that you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV set for the first time.
  • Page 2 TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU-692GR and CLU-681GR ... 37 TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU- 692GR and CLU-681GR ... 38 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    • Model number and serial number 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 the power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet.
  • Page 4 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 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS shock. 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard. 5 Do not attempt to service this television set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS the television set. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. 11-2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register. Never place the set in a "built-in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation provided. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 19 This television set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. For television sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

  • Page 9: Before Operating Your Tv Set

    BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET 25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the television set manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 26 When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part.
  • Page 10 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET three to six feet or more, depending on screen size, for maximum eye comfort. NOTE: Model number and serial number are indicated on the back cover of the TV set.

  • Page 11: Antenna Connections

    BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one VHF/UHF antenna terminal. The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a TV game, etc. 1. VHF (75 ohm) antenna/CATV When using a 75 ohm coaxial cable system, disconnect the VHF adaptor from the VHF 75 ohm receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 ohm receptacle 2.
  • Page 12 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET 2. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANT. MIXER of VHF adaptor. 3. The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by the cable company.

  • Page 13: Hook-Up Cables And Connectors

    HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS HOOK-UP 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 purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products.

  • Page 14: Location Of Controls

    LOCATION OF CONTROLS • The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laser discs, VCR's, etc. that have this feature. Use this connection in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. • If your device has only one audio output, connect it to the left audio jack on the TV. •...

  • Page 15: How To Select Channels

    HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS TURNING THE SET ON - POWER BUTTON Push the POWER BUTTON to turn the set ON. (To turn the set OFF, push the POWER BUTTON again.) VOLUME CONTROL - VOLUME CONTROL Push the right side ( the left side ( : DOWN ) of the VOLUME BUTTON to make the sound softer.
  • Page 16 HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS Use these audio/video jacks for a "quick" hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. (Press the AVX button until VIDEO:2 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen.) See pages 7 and 9.

  • Page 17: Picture Cautions

    PICTURE CAUTIONS PICTURE CAUTIONS When using TV games, computers and similar products with your TV, keep the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen.

  • Page 18: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-692Gr With P-In-P) 31Kx41K

    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) 31KX41K THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) 31KX41K 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 19: The Genius Remote Control (Clu-681Gr Without P-In-P) 31Dx22B

    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GR without P-in-P) 31DX22B THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GR without P-in-P) 31DX22B 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 20: How To Use The Genius Remote To Control Your T.v

    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. 31KX41K CLU-692GR GJ III 31DX22B CLU-681GR GJ II Detailed explanation of the circled numbers on the following pages. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off.
  • Page 21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. You can also use the "RECALL" button to quickly clear many of the other on-screen displays. MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons All the on-screen display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The "MENU"...
  • Page 22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up ( level. To turn the sound on and off instantly to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press the "MUTE" button again or press the "VOLUME" up ( the sound.

  • Page 23: Set Up- Functions

    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS -SET UP- 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.
  • Page 24 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Use the CURSOR UP or DOWN to highlight the function to change, press ENTER to change the function, and press MENU to exit. NOTE: The word MUTE will not be displayed if the DISPLAY is ON. If you do not have sound, make sure MUTE is not set.
  • Page 25 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in the CATV mode, set the - AIR/CABLE- select to CATV2. • 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 ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons.
  • Page 26 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS To display this function, press MENU, 1, ENTER, 3, ENTER. Press the CURSOR Press the CURSOR Press CHANNEL Press MENU to exit. The (*) represents a blank space. Select CANCEL to erase a CHANNEL CAPTION. • 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).
  • Page 27 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS automatically turns on. Press the CURSOR buttons to set the ON TIME. Press ENTER after each selection. Your choice will appear in "blocked" letters. Press MENU to start. Repeat the previous steps to select and set the OFF TIMER. Remember to press ENTER after making selections with the CURSOR buttons.
  • Page 28 -SET UP- FUNCTIONS 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 29 -SET UP- 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, 8, ENTER to display VOLUME CORRECTION. Press the CURSOR to select volume level.

  • Page 30: Picture-In-Picture Functions (31Kx41K)

    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (31KX41K) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (31KX41K) P 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. P-IN-P BUTTON: Press the "P in P"...
  • Page 31 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (31KX41K) 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. To return to motion, press the button again. FREEZE BUTTON WITHOUT A SUB-PICTURE: Press this button without a sub-picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing.

  • Page 32: Picture- Functions

    -PICTURE- FUNCTIONS -PICTURE- FUNCTIONS • PICTURE PROGRAM PICTURE PROGRAM is for your preferred settings - contrast, color, etc. You can have two settings, PREFERENCE or use the factory PRESET settings. Press MENU, 2, ENTER to select the PICTURE PROGRAM functions. Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments.

  • Page 33: Sound- Functions

    -SOUND- FUNCTIONS -SOUND- FUNCTIONS Press MENU, 3, ENTER to display the -SOUND- functions. SOUND PROGRAM is for your preferred settings - balance, bass and treble. SOUND PROGRAM is used to improve the sound quality. • SOUND PROGRAM You can have two sets of settings, PREFERENCE, or use the factory PRESET settings. Press MENU, 3, ENTER, 1, ENTER to select the SOUND PROGRAM.
  • Page 34 -SOUND- FUNCTIONS may be a secondary language, weather report, et., or MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast. The sources received will be displayed below the channel number. Tho source you select will be displayed to the left of the channel number. See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received).

  • Page 35: Using The Genius Remote To Control Vcr 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 36: Using The Genius Remote To 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 the cable box.

  • Page 37: And Clu-681Gr

    USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU- 692GR and CLU-681GR VCR BRAND Press SELECT and this button Canon Citizen Curtis Mathes Dimensia Goldstar...

  • Page 38: Table 2. Cable Box Precoded Remote Controls For Hitachi Gj Iii And Gj Ii Remote Clu 692Gr And Clu-681Gr

    EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU-692GR and CLU-681GR CATV Brand Press SELECT and this button General Instrument 0/1/2/3/8 Hamlin Jerrold Pioneer Regal Scientific Atlantic Viewstar Zenith EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS...

  • Page 39: Connecting External Video Sources

    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 40: Connecting Stereo Vcr Or Stereo Video Disc Player

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO VCR or STEREO VIDEO DISC PLAYER Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the "INPUT (VIDEO)" jack on the TV set. (Fig. 1) Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT "R" of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the "INPUT (AUDIO/R)"...
  • Page 41 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to REAR panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. • If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.

  • Page 42: Remote Control Battery Installation And Replacement

    REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT TRANSMITTER BATTERY 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. b) Replace old batteries with two new "AA"...

  • Page 43: Accessories Part Numbers

    Office. Accessories chart illustration CAUTION: The television stands Model SP313G/SP314G and Model SP350G are designed for use only with Hitachi TV Model 31DX22B. Use with other television equipment may result in instability, causing possible injury. NOTES 1. To operate your TV, be sure to point the Genius Remote at the remote sensor on the television.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) • 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.
  • Page 45 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting chart...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Features: • Super Fine Picture Quality 650 Lines Horizontal Resolution • Genius Remote Controls many VCR brands and cable boxes • P-in-P Functions for 31KX41K • Full Function Menu On-Screen Display • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video •...

  • Page 47: 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.

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