PICTURE CAUTIONS ... 7 ACCESSORIES ... 8 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ... 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV ... 9 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ... 10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 32FX41B AND 32UX51B ... 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 36CX35B, 36FX42B AND 36UX52B...
• Model and serial numbers are indicated on the back side of the television. POWER SOURCE: This HITACHI color television is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC current. Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet.
HITACHI television. 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 problem should be discovered in your product model.
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SAFETY TIPS - 5 - 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel. 9 Do not subject your television to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface.
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SAFETY TIPS - 6 - • Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. • Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. • Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register. •...
• Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to color television receivers. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.
2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for the nearest HITACHI Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For Alaska and Hawaii, please contact your nearest HITACHI regional office.
VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Color Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing. The drawings give several...
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS suggestions. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 6 to 9 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 32FX41B AND 32UX51B Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television's rear picture. jack panel and front control panel. 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.
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 broadcast picture appears.
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS - 13 - 1 Antenna Inputs (36CX35B) The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a video game, etc. 2 Antenna Inputs (Except 36CX35B) The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES - 14 - NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, and laserdisc player to your TV set is dependent on the model and features of each component.
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP - 15 - CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack.
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-431UI) In addition to controlling all the functions of 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 together in one area.
A/B button. THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-432U) In addition to controlling all the functions of 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 together in one area.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 18 - Press this button to display the SLEEP TIMER in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to the timer, up to a maximum of three hours. 3 MENU, CURSOR Buttons All On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons.
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 19 - 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 again or press the VOLUME up ( ) button to restore the sound.
You can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the antenna source or any of the video inputs. Your Hitachi Color TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology (except 36CX35B) designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main and sub- picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 21 - 1 PIP button (except 36CX35B) Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen. Press the button again to remove the sub-picture from the screen. Use the PIP CH button to select between main and sub-picture tuning control (indicated by the cyan background on the channel numbers).
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 22 - 3 SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the SWAP button. NOTE: The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) Model 36CX35B does not have ANT B input.
4. If your VCR does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. The MENU button will act as the VCR MENU button for HITACHI VCRs. 6. The LST-CH button will act as your VCR ENTER button if required.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS These buttons are for operating the TV. NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS CLU-432U Illustration Operating the pre-coded function for your cable/satellite box.
Sony ULTRATEC BIT-MAP OSD 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Color TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
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ULTRATEC BIT-MAP OSD Menu Language Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Plug & Play Optimum hook up for your system. Signal Source Select antenna or cable TV. Auto Channel Set First time set up for channel buttons. Channel Memory Channel buttons, add, skip. Channel List Check channel name, scan, and child lock.
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ULTRATEC BIT-MAP OSD Contrast Adjust contrast. Brightness Adjust brightness. Color Adjust color. Tint Adjust tint. Sharpness Adjust sharpness. Color Temp. Select warm or cool color temperature. Reset Set VIDEO settings to factory preset condition. Bass Adjust bass. Treble Adjust treble. Balance Adjust balance.
SET UP Calendar Check day, month, year and special events. SET UP Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR remote to highlight the function desired. NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds.
SET UP Plug & Play Help Screens Press CURSOR to highlight the correct answers to both questions. Press CURSOR to display the graphic guide. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Signal Source Screens Press CURSOR to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode.
CUSTOM Press EXIT to quit menu. CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (NAME), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK). Channel List Screens Press CURSOR to review more channels.
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CUSTOM CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as a main picture. NOTE: For models 36FX42B, 32FX41B, 36UX52B, and 32UX51B, if ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 39), the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same. VIDEO ID Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs.
CUSTOM ANT B is the main channel. FAMILY FAVORITES (OPERATION) Use this function to tune the main picture to a desired favorite channel. Press the CURSOR button. Select a category heading using CURSOR Use CURSOR buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel.
CUSTOM SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 39), when a channel is locked, it is locked on both antenna inputs. When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set (see page 43). 4 EVENT PROG. This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. 4 Event Prog.
CUSTOM Use CURSOR to select input. Use CURSOR to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 automatically, when a VIDEO input is detected. This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR or laserdisc player. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 automatically, when a VIDEO input is detected and the VCR play button on your remote control is pressed.
VIDEO Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds. Use CURSOR to change the MENU BACKGROUND setting. Select CLEAR and no background is visible, select GRAY and a gray background is visible (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is visible.
AUDIO NOTE: If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner. CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness.
AUDIO TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI FI output. RESET When RESET is selected, press CURSOR ADVANCED SETTINGS Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of the TV depending on listening conditions.
Sound experience from just two speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI television. If your HITACHI television is connected to an external audio system, SRS will also create an incredible 3D sound experience from two speakers and even enhance a complete multi-speaker surround sound system.
INFO - 42 - stadiums, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on rear panel connections on page 20. The surround system is most effective with movie and other stereo material that is Dolby Surround encoded, and played on a stereo VCR.
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INFO - 43 - Press CURSOR to select EVENT 1 to 6. Press CURSOR to select remainder message. Press CURSOR to select a letter. Press CURSOR to change position. Highlight the day of first reminder using CURSOR buttons, then press CURSOR to select.
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL - 44 - Press CURSOR to change the month. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the next screen will appear.
RECEPTION PROBLEMS - 45 - When the batteries run down, remote control operation will become erratic or possibly stop altogether. Replace the old batteries with two new "AA" size batteries. Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently warp, resulting in a distorted picture.
3) 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.
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(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.
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross, GA 30093 Tel: 770-279-5600 For TV's purchased in Canada only, please contact one of the Hitachi offices below, should you have any questions regarding service, operation or technical assistance. MONTREAL TORONTO...