Hitachi 31CX4B, 31UX5B CRT Television User Manual
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1. 3 Match the and marks in the battery compartment RE AR 4 Replace the cover CAUTIONS 1 If your television set 1s to remain unused for a long period of time for instance when you go on a vacation unplug the television set from the wall outlet 2 Do not subject the Remote Transmitter to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Precision parts may be damaged 3 Do not allow the Remote Transmitter to become wet and avoid placing it in areas of high humidity Don t leave it on or near a heater Excess heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation 4 If the batteries become exhausted Remote Control operation may become erratic or stop altogether Replace the old batteries with fresh SUM 3 types NOTES 1 When the power button 15 set to OFF the OFF TIMER is released 2 The channel No indication volume indication and OFF TIMER indication are not displayed simultaneously 3 To operate your TV point the Remote Transmitter at the remote sensor of the TV 12 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for the best performance However if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that 15 free from interference and multiple image ghosts an indoor antenna may be s2. 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 Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers SNOW If your receiver 1s located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal 1s weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal 1s extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture 64 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Click here to see Troubleshooting chart 65 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Features Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution e Dark Tint CPT Genius Remote Controls many VCR and and cable box brands P in P Functions Icons Easy Gr
3. CHILD L CK k DI k HILDLOCK KEY NUMBER CHILD LOCK KEY NUMBER SET CHANGE LOANCEL 1 ood CHILD LOCK ON NEXT CHANNEL NEXT CHANNEL CF CH KEY NUMBER 0 KEY NUMBER 0 9 MENU MENU EXIT ENTER The picture and sound will now be blocked out for this channel Repeat the same steps to cancel the CHILD LOCK To change the key number select key number change Enter the old number factory preset 000 for first time use then enter a new three digit key number you prefer If you forget your key number use the factory code 777 to erase your key number This will reset the key number back to the factory preset 000 VOLUME CORRECTION Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four TV channels that sound loud compared to other TV channels CHANNEL ED NEXT CHANNEL CH NEXT CHANNEL CH CHF ENTER MENU P ENTER MENU BET EXIT SET EXIT Press the CURSOR 4 to select one of the four volume corrections 54 PROGRAM Use the CHANNEL 4 or number buttons to select a channel CH LEVE EN 100 L E CH LEVEL 22 100 k 100 10 NEXT CHANNEL CH Y i ENTER ENTER 100 NEXT CHANNEL CH CH ENTER MENU SET EXIT SET EXIT Press ENTER to set the channel Press CURSOR 4 P to adjust volume level Press MENU to exit 55 CURSOR
4. IMPORTANT HITACH SOLID STATE COLOR TELEVISION 31 4 31UX5B OPERATING GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT EXO 4 SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT 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 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver i m wd ES wm 7 nm MEUF We FR nm FE mr LU CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle 1s intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE 6 There are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver
5. Ak CLOCK SET P4 ICE he MENI A ENTER A A T E 42 42 5 AUTOMATIC AUTSMATI TES PM iwESSAGE I MESSAGE z Ee an PLEASE CLOCH SET d Tt AT THE FIRST TIME lt ENTER MENU ENTER SET EXIT START EXIT ENTER MENU SET EXIT Use the NUMBER buttons and CURSOR 4 4 to set the time The AM or PM selected will be highlighted in blue ON OFF TIMER This function will automatically turn the TV ON or OFF one time only or everyday ON TIME AM PM CURSOR OFF TIME AM PM ENTER DN TIME 07 00 PM AUTOMATIC ON CHANNEL CO OFF TIME 03 00 AM PRI MESSAGE 1 MESSAGE 2 MODE OFF ONCE DALY CIN CHANNEL 39 LANCEL v MODE OFF ONCE HOUR 01 12 CANCEL ENTER MENU IBTART EXIT ENTER MENU ENTER WENU START EXIT SET EXIT The selection to change will be in magenta Press the number buttons to select the time the TV will turn ON or OFF AM 1 PM 2 Press the CURSOR 4 4 buttons for MODE ONCE one time only or MODE DAILY TV will turn ON OFF at the same time every day Press CHANNEL 4 or the NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns ON Your choice for AM PM and MODE will appear in blue Press ENTER to start Select CANCEL and press ENTER to erase times CLOCK AUTOMATIC MESSAGE Use this function to set one or two personal messages every day or one
6. Model number and serial number are indicated on the back side of the set IMPORTANT POWER SOURCE This color TV 1s designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz AC household current Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE arg SAFETY TIPS SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER CAUTION Read all of these instructions Save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television receiver Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITACHI television receivers Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units To help you operate these products properly this folder illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you 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
7. Press this button to select the current antenna source or VIDEO 1 2 or 3 Your selection 1s shown in the top right corner of the screen VOLUME Level Press these buttons for your desired sound level The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV on or off REMOTE CONTROL Sensor Point your Genius Remote at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc FRONT INPUT JACKS for VIDEO 3 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 AV X button until VIDEO 3 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen 17 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 Front Panel Jacks Examples REAR PANEL JACKS REAR PANEL JACKS ALADIG te HI FI TERMINALS e Pede INPUTTERMINALS 2 VHF UHF ANTENNA TERMINAL 4 S VIDEO INPUT Antenna Inputs The VHF UHF terminal can be used for normal TV cable TV CATV a TV game etc Audio Video Inputs 1 2 The AVX Auxiliary Video button will step through each video source and the current antenna input
8. Montgomery Wards CHANNEL NEC 9 VOLUME V Panasonic 6 Pentex 1 Philco 4 6 Philips 4 6 Pioneer 1 P Quasar 6 RCA 1 2 Realistic 6 9 CHANNEL 4 VOLUME Y Sanyo 9 VOLUME Scott 7 8 Sears 1 9 Sharp CHANNEL 4A Sony 5 MUTE AVX Sylvania 4 6 Tashiko 0 Technics 6 Toshiba 1 8 Vector Research VOLUME Y Video Concepts VOLUME V 40 VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES Wards CHANNEL Yamaha 0 VOLUME Zenith 3 5 TABLE 2 Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GR111 Remote CLU 851GR Press SELECT and this brand button General Instrument 0 1 2 3 Hamlin 4 Jerrold 1 2 3 3 Magnavox 9 Panasonic 8 Philips 9 Pioneer 7 Regal 4 Scientific Atlantic 6 Viewstar 9 Zenith 5 TABLE 3 VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ111 Remote CLU 692GR Press SELECT and this VCR BRAND button Canon 6 Citizen 0 Curtis Mathis 2 6 Dimensia 2 GE 2 6 Goldstar 0 Hitachi 1 Instant Replay 6 JC Penny 1 6 9 JVC 0 Kenwood 0 Magnavox 4 6 Marantz 9 Marta 0 Memorex 6 MGA 7 Minolta 1 Mitsubishi 7 Montgomery Wards CHANNEL NEC 9 Panasonic 6 Pentex 1 Philco 4 6 Philips 4 6 Pioneer 1 2 Quasar 6 RCA 1 2 Realistic 6 9 CHANNEL 4 Sanyo 9 Scott 718 1 9 41 VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES Sharp CHANNEL 4 Sony 5 VOLUME 4 VOLUME V Sylvania 4 6 Tashiko 0 Technics 6 Toshiba 1 8 Wards CHANNEL 4 Yamaha 9 Zenith 3 5 TABLE 4 Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi G
9. been factory stored to these keys earning buttons other than MULTI PAGE buttons the codes for the TV have been stored in memory However the remote control codes of other equipment cable converter audio equipment etc can be stored using the learning function as shown on page 34 and page 35 EXCLUSIVE BUTTONS These buttons are for operating the TV 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 each other Distance should be 2 4 inches 43 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FOR CLU 851GR Goo 00 00999900 BR REMOTE GENI Remote control to be stored GENIUS remote control Q Set the LEARN USE mode select switch located on the back of the Genius Remote to the LEARN position Set the MULTI PAGE select switch to USER position Press one of the learnable buttons on the Genius Remote 7 in this example This button will be used to store the new code The READY indicator will flash at this time The light will remain lit for approximately 15 seconds If no other function is performed at this time the operation is canceled DE mess READY LEARN flashing off The Genius Remote is ready to receive an infrared code from another remote Press and hold the button down on the other transmitter which c
10. improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels INT SPEAKERS This function is useful when first setting up the external speakers or if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system SURROUND The 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 page 16 and page 19 The Surround sound system is most effective with movies played on a stereo VCR Surround sound allows the viewer to enjoy sound which provides a feeling of presence from stereo broadcasts and VCR tapes recorded with stereo sound Also a mono input simulating a stereo or more louder reproduction 61 AUDIO e Pi PREFERE E FERENCI ADJUST SURROUND 1 ENTER HERNU i SE Tf EXIT CURSOR SURROUND OFF T MUSIC MOVIE o MENU EXIT SIMULATE Use the CURSOR buttons to select Surround settings SURROUND OFF Use this for normal stereo mono broadcasts MOVIE SURROUND Listener is surrounded by many sound sources such as a movie theater reproduction MUSIC SURROUND Resonant sound Listener has the feeling of being in a concert hall At stereo input sound of music is changed more louder SIMULATE SURROUND At mono Input sound is changed more loudly simulating a st
11. time only MESSAGE 1 MESSAGE 1 DO YOUR HOMEWORK OA WILL USE 3CHILDLDCK CANCEL AUTOMATIC AUTOMATIC x ANTI ENTITI NAN TEN MESSAGE MESSAGE CANCEL PLEASE CLOCK SET AT THE FIRST TIME ENTER MENU e ENTER MENU SET 02 EXIT ENTER MENU SET EXIT Use the CURSOR 4 to select a letter or other character Use the CURSOR 4 AT change position Press ENTER when message 1s finished The asterisk represents a blank space Move the CURSOR P until CANCEL is magenta and press ENTER to erase message DE E AGE 1 MESSAGE 1 REMEMBER TO TAKE REMEMBER TO TAKE DAILY VITAMINS DAILY VITAMINS MODE OFF ONCE TIME 1 AM ENTER MENU lt gt ENTER SET EXIT SET EXIT Use CURSOR amp to choose MODE or TIME Use CURSOR 4 P to set MODE when it is magenta Your choice will be in blue Use the NUMBER buttons to set the time Press ENTER to start and MENU to exit 57 VIDEO VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and to improve picture quality SET UP PROGRAM VIDEO es RESET cLock AUDIO 1e E EMTER MENU SET EX T CURSOR MENU v ENTER Use this feature to adjust contrast color tint brightness sharpness and white control BRIGHT SHARPRESS eee WHITE CONTROL OM OFF Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments The func
12. viewing Press this button again or P IN P to return to normal viewing The EXCHNG picture in picture function will not work with this FREEZE function 35 PICTURE IN PICTURE P IN P CAUTION A pattern burn may develop if the sub picture is left in the same corner permanently If the PIP feature is used frequently occasionally shift the sub picture to a different corner NOTE 1 Only sound from the main picture can be heard 2 P IN P will not work with a CHILD LOCK channel as the main picture but it will be displayed as a Sub Picture 3 The Sub Picture will not appear while a FAVORITE CHANNEL is being selected The Sub Picture will reappear after the FAVORITE CHANNEL display is gone 4 When the P in P button is pressed the sub picture will appear in the same position as previously set 5 The FREEZE function is released when the EXCHNG button is pressed 6 The P in P sub picture only works on VIDEO 1 input 36 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the pre coded function for your VCR This Genius Remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs You must first program the Genius Remote to match the remote system in your VCR Refer to Table 1 on page 31 or Table 3 on page 32 1 Set the MULTI PAGE select switch to VCR 2 Set the USE LEARN mode select switch on the rear side of the Genius Remote to USE For CLU 8
13. 51GR only 3 Turn ON your VCR 4 Aim the Genius Remote control at the front of your VCR 5 While holding down the SELECT button press the button that matches your VCR as shown on page 31 or page 32 Continue to hold down both buttons The channels of the VCR will begin changing when the correct button is pressed When this occurs the Genius Remote Control is programmed for your VCR If the VCR channels do not change after 5 seconds try a different Genius Remote button 6 Release both buttons when the VCR starts to change channels The Genius Remote will now control your VCR Click here to see the CLU 851GR in the VCR position PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes 2 SELECT BUTTON This is for setting up the Genius Remote to transmit the VCR s remote codes EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS These buttons are for operating the TV 37 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL FUNCTIONS Operating 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 Remote to match the remote system in your cable box Refer to Table 2 on page 31 or Table 4 on page 32 1 Set the MULTI PAGE select switch to 2 Set the USE LEARN mode select switch to USE For CLU 851GR only 3 Turn ON your cable box 4 Aim the Gen
14. ACTION NEXT CHT ENTER MENU SET EXIT Highlight ACTION and press ENTER to use your favorite channels Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to the channel Highlight CH SET and Press ENTER to add or erase more favorite channels 51 RESET Use the reset to change your preferred video and audio adjustments to PROG VIDEO Se GRAM VIDEI inis CURSOR Tes CURSOR T AUDIO 4 ENTER VED AND AUDIO 0 FT TOFACTORY SETTINGS E J LA a ENTER MENU SET EXIT aay 7 ENTER MENU SET EXIT Factory Settings VIDEO AUDIO Contrast Balance Met nena Color ET LITE Bass ee IT Tint ame enm Treble ametis n nus ues Brightness mme p mme MTS Mode STEREO sharpness Dynamic Bass OFF White Control ON Loudness OFF Internal Speakers ON Surround OFF Y our prefered video adjustments are now set y ENTER MENU ISET EXIT 52 PROGRAM PROGRAM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable CURSOR CHILD LOCK FOLUME CORRECTION MIE ML SET EXIT Tuma SERRE EHE ii CHANNEL CURSOR CAPTION LOCK CHANNEL CAPTION ENTER CHANNEL CAPTION PROGRAM VOLUME CANCEL gt D aa PAYI CANCEL UST CORRECTIO
15. EL auTO PROGRAM NTER MENU SET EXIT The selected junction will be in magenta Your choice for the function will be blue DISPLAY ON OFF is to turn the display ON or OFF 49 SET UP MODE Closed Caption is for the program you are viewing MODE TEXT 15 for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible TEXT may not be available with every program CHANNEL 1 is used for the primary language usually English CHANNEL 2 is sometimes used for a second language may vary by region Use the CURSOR 4 or to highlight the function to change press ENTER to change the function and press MENU to exit C C Selected Text Selected 50 FAVORITE CHANNELS FAVORITE CHANNELS The FAVORITE CHANNELS function will allow you to select up to 16 favorite channels by pressing the cursor buttons LILAA CHANNEL db ENTER NEXT CHANNEL CH ENTER MEHU SET EXIT HAMMEIL CH ENT ER MERNLI SET Use the CHANNEL 4 amp V or number buttons to select one of your favorite channels Use the CURSOR buttons to select the location in magenta color for your favorite channel Press ENTER to save the channel location Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel 25 50 15 21 11 07 66 i 41 88
16. FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY 1 This television set 1s equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug p 27 28 2 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 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 SAFETY TIPS 5 Do not attempt to service this television set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the television set FI UM t 7 If the television set has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
17. IP and Menu buttons on the CLU 851GR and CLU 692GR O POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV set ON or OFF If an automatic message 15 set it will be displayed when the TV 1s first turned on See page 48 Q RECALL Button When you want to check the channel being received or if 1t has a stereo ST or second audio program SAP press the RECALL button You can also check the time and if the ON TIME of OFF TIME has been set See page 47 Channel and CHANNEL Audio selected Antenna Source CAPTION AUTOMATIC MESSAGE d GOOD MORNING OFF TIMER ON 7 00 AM OFF 9 00 PM ON TIMER If a video input is used Video Input When an S Video du input is connected You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other On Screen Displays Click here for another picture of CLU 851GR MENU ENTER CURSOR Buttons All the On Screen display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons The MENU button will start or exit the On Screen display The CURSOR buttons will highlight functions or adjust different features These buttons are also used for FAVORITE CHANNELS See page 42 32 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOU TV The ENTER button will set features to your preferences CHANNEL SELECT buttons are used to set the time channel memory etc CHANNEL SELECTOR Buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels Enter a first fo
18. J111 Remote CLU 692GR Press SELECT and this brand button General Instrument 0 1 2 3 8 Hamlin 4 Jerrold 0 1 2 3 8 Pioneer 7 Regal 4 Scientific Atlantic 6 Viewstar 9 Zenith 5 42 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FOR CLU 851GR USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FOR CLU 851GR The Genius Remote is equipped with a learning function which allows it to learn additional infrared control codes This remote will not only control the television a VCR and a cable box but also other electronic equipment which uses an infrared remote transmitter by learning the transmitter s codes Only infrared remote control codes can be stored in memory Before starting the memory operation Since the infrared signals sent from the remote transmitter may be reflected by a wall door etc even if the transmitter 15 not pointed directly at the device 1 may operate When storing the remote control codes of another device turn OFF the power of the device VCR Cable Converter etc If you do not do this the device may work unexpectedly The power could be turned ON an important tape could be erased the volume could increase too much etc Click to see CLU 851GR in the USER position LEARNABLE BUTTONS These buttons can learn the codes of other remote control transmitters when the MULTI PAGE select switch is set to the USER mode MULTI PAGE keys A through L No codes have
19. N v NEXT CHANNEL CH CH SET EXIT NEXT CHANNEL CH CH e ENTER MENU ENTER MENU SEU LU aL SET EXIT Press the CURSOR 4 to select letters Press the CURSOR 4 P to change position Press ENTER to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will appear in the top left corner of the screen Press CHANNEL or the number buttons to select and label additional channels 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 are protected by CHILD LOCK LOCK ET tao HAMESCAN LOCK CH NAMESCAN LOCK Looe EL iL as JAYE ON ps 02 CBS T 07 JEKO RAM VOLUME 03 VER ON DR ROLY a CORRECTION 04 NBC GH 00 TESS Db WATE G MENU EXIT ENTER isen 53 PROGRAM Press CURSOR amp to review more channels Press MENU to EXIT CHILD LOCK This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel dis Lr LE CHILD LOCK CHILDLOCK KEY NUMBER SET CHANGE CHANNEI LE n CHANNEL CH CHF KEY NUMBER 0 3 ENTER MENU ENTER MENU SET EXIT SET EXIT The code to set or cancel CHILD LOCK 1s a three digit key number The factor preset key number is 000 gal 41 isl
20. ON for about 8 seconds if no buttons is pressed The buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright 34 PICTURE IN PICTURE P IN P PICTURE IN PICTURE P IN P 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 any of the video inputs and vice versa with this feature Picture in Picture Hookup and Remote Buttons P IN P BUTTON Press the P IN P button and sub picture appears in one corner of the screen Press the button a second time to remove the sub picture from the screen The TV channel will always be either the main picture or the sub picture Main Picture WS STEREO 31 ST SA Sub Picture EXCHNG EXCHANGE BUTTON If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub picture press the EXCHNG button SHIFT BUTTON To move the sub picture to another corner press the SHIFT button The sub picture moves one step counterclockwise every time the SHIFT button is pressed FREEZE BUTTON If you wish to freeze the sub picture press FREEZE button This 1s 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
21. T OPERATE PROPERLY im TRAE Wit 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions do not attempt any further adjustment Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician 23 Whenever the television set is damaged or fails or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for service unplug the set and have it checked by a professional service technician zm es ut 24 t is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION 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 Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition PICTURE CAUTIONS WARNING Continuous on screen displays such as video games stock market quotations computer generated graphics an
22. T of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the INPUT VIDEO Jack on the TV set Fig 1 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or Video Disc Player to the INPUT MONO L AUDIO Jack Fig 1 3 Press the AVX button to view the program from the VCR or Video Disc Player The mode VIDEO disappears automatically after approximately 8 seconds 4 Press the AVX button to return to the previous channel 5 See below 23 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES wibDEO OUT AUDIO OUT FIG 1 24 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING EKTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO VCR OR STEREO VIDEO DISC PLAYER 1 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 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the INPUT AUDIO R jack Fig 1 3 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR of the Video Disc Player to the INPUT AUDIO L jack Fig 1 4 Press the AVX button to view the program from the VCR or Video Disc Player The mode VIDEO disappears automatically after approximately 8 seconds 5 Press the AVX button to return to the previous channel Video Cassette Recordar CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 26 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 soun
23. ade 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 Our service Hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding in warranty service operation or technical assistance please contact Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 404 279 5600 Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 ntenna 8 9 13 15 39 Audio Preference Adjust 50 Preference Setting 51 Surround 19 52 Audio to Hi Fi 15 16 19 Audio System Set Up 19 AVX 10 11 Battery Replacement 7 53 Cable Box Codes 31 32 Cables Hook up 9 Care for your TV and Remote 53 CATV 4 8 30 31 32 Channel 11 25 Clearing Stored Codes 35 Clock 69 NOTES 70
24. an fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 18 For added protection for this television set during a lightning storm or when it 1s left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges OPERATION OF YOUR SET 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 m 20 If the television set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions unplug this set television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television set to normal operation SAFETY TIPS 21 When going on a holiday If your television set is to remain unused for a period of time turn the television set off and unplug it from the wall outlet IF THIS SET DOES NO
25. aphic Guide Full set of Input Jacks including S Video Closed Caption Decoder Comb Filter Wide Band Video Amp and White Control MT S Multi Channel Television Sound Stereo Broadcast Reception 3D Surround Sound 3 Way SES Spatially Equalized Sound A Horn Screen Size 31V 31 inches measured diagonally Inputs Power Input Power consumption operating Power consumption maximum Antenna input impedance Channel coverage VHF Band UHF Band CATV Mid Band Super Band Hyper Band Ultra Band Video e S Video Luminance Y Chrominance C Audio input impedance Average input level Maximum input level Outputs Video Audio fixed Dimensions 31UX5B Height in 26 11 16 Width in 31 1 1631 1 16 Depth in 22 33 64 AC 120V 60 Hz 135W 180W 75 Ohm 181 ch 2 13 14 69 5 A 1 AT J W W 1 W 28 W 29 W 84 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm 0 286Vp p 75 Ohm 47k Ohm 470mVrms 940mVrms 1 0Vp p 75 Ohm 0 470mVrms Ohm 31CX4B 26 11 16 22 33 64 66 SPECIFICATIONS Weight Ibs 132 132 67 NOTES NOTES blank page 68 NOTES HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc Hitachi has m
26. control the left and right balance of the TV internal speakers the audio to hi fi output and the surround speakers BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers TREBLE This function control the high frequency audio to all speakers RESET When RESET is selected press ENTER to return audio adjustments to factory preset conditions PREFERENCE SETTING Use Preference SETTING to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening conditions 60 AUDIO Fa PREFERE PREFERENCE SETTING EMTE MTS MONO SAP IBSTEREO ENTER LOUDNESS OFF INT TN LUN SPEAKERS GA OFF MENL lt EXIT MENU Use the CURSOR to select a function The function will be in magenta Use the CURSOR 4 P to change function Your choice will be in blue MTS MODE Multi Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO a stereo broadcast SAP second audio program which may be a secondary language weather report etc or MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast The sources received will be displayed below the channel number The 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 1s always received STEREO SELECTED SELECTED MONO SELECTED NEWS STEREO 31 NEWS ST SA LOUDNESS This function will
27. d NDE J ua CURSOR CURSOR i ERN CAII AUTO ALDIE ENTER AIR ROS SD ER hi E UT ad ue E i CHANMEL CLOSED a MEMORY E ENTER MENU a ENTER MENL _ SET EXIT SET EXIT AIR CABLE AIR Select AIR if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna Select CATV if you have cable TV Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight the correct AIR CABLE mode and press MENU to exit Your choice will be shown on the display Your selection cime is shown here EHEHHEL 1 CLOSED MEMORY CAPTION o ENTER MENU iSET EXIT RECEPTION BAND 1 4 CATV 1 ar CATV 2 CATV CHANNEL Indicated on the screen VHE 2 13 Mid band 1 5 1 VHF 2 13ch SuperbandJ W 14 amp amp ch Hypar band W 1 W 28 Ultra band 65 125 7W B Reception channels for each mode are shown at the right Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards If certain channels are poor or not possible in the CATV 1 mode set AIR CABLE to CATV2 AUTO PROGRAM 48 SET UP 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 amp or DOWN V buttons rT CURSOR ram cABLE AUTO CHANNEL i E ENTER ENTER M
28. d 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 When using the Picture in Picture function the sub picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen ora pattern burn may develop over a long period of time This Color television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies and programs from other video sources Public viewing may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES 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 Parts Distributor in the continental United States For Alaska and Hawaii please contact your nearest HITACHI Regional office Chart of Remotes and Television Stand 11 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY 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 new AA size SUM 3 batteries or equivalent for the Genius Remote When replacing old batteries push them towards the springs and lift them out BOTTOM E
29. d requirements See page 52 for SURROUND functions D The television s internal speakers 2 These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier Use the Audio to Hi Fi output on the TV R LR H eu STERES Ca AMPLIFIER SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION Receive Mono and Stereo Sound 60D M Mono Input muna changed more ilh Movie Theater Reproduction Surround Channel added to left and right audio amplifier speakers At stereo Input sound of music is changed more loudly Surround Channel added to left and right Audio Amplifier speakers 27 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 851GR THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 851GR In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV the new Genius Remote is designed to operate different types of VCR s and different types of CATV Cable TV converters with one touch Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area All other controls are separated from them and arranged in MULTI PAGE sections with a display that can be switched to cover any of the four pages Functions are arranged and properly categorized into windows making operation simple when multiple functions are to be controlled To operate your TV point the Genius Remote at the remote sensor of the TV To operate your VCR point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR Click here to see Rem
30. each time it 1s pressed Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices such as VCR s camcorders laser disc players video games etc Audio to Hi Fi These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo system amplifier With this connection the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television s remote control Use these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels See page 16 and 19 S Video Input 1 provides S Video Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S Video output capability 19 REAR PANEL JACKS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S Video connection is provided for high performance of 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 mono sound connect it to the left audio Jack on the TV Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook up cables A single can be used for 1 and 2 but note that a cannot record its own video or line output INPUT 1 in the example on p 15 Refer to your VCR operating guide for more information on line input output connections Click here to see Rear Panel Diagram 20 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Click here to see Rear Panel Connection Diagram Typical full feature set up F
31. ereo like Surround Your play VCR must be a HI FI or stereo unit See page 18 For stereo VCR connection Set must be outputting stereo See MTS mode stereo See page 51 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CARE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water Dry with a soft cloth A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty Place the TV and Remote Control away from extreme heat humidity and extremely dusty places Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television will not be used for a long period of time for instance when you go on vacation DO NOT Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your set Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the Remote Control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Physical damage to the precision parts may result Avoid placing the Remote Control in a high humidity place or getting it wet Don t leave it on or near a heater Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation When the batteries run down Remote Control operation will become erratic or possibly stop altogether Replace the old batteries with fresh AA size batteries 63 RECEPTION PROBLEMS RECEPTION PROBLEMS
32. es O AUTOPROGRAM NOW AUTOPROGRAM CHANNEL CLOSED IS IN PROGRESS MEMORY CAPTION PRESS ENTER TO BEGIN ENTER SET xim MENU EXIT After Operation If the MENU button is pressed while the auto programming function is engaged programming will stop Remember to set the correct AIR CABLE mode before using auto programming See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels CHANNEL MEMORY Using this function after AUTOPROGRAM to add or erase additional channels by the Remote Control CHANNEL buttons Your Choice will be highlighted in magenta CP _ CURSOR CURSOR CRANE FAIRACABLE E AL J leo T m 2 M _ CHANNEL MEMORY _ CHANNEL 05 ci GNE CHANNEL CLOSED ADO ERASE ADO MEMORY CAPTION zn CHANMEL CH CHF 4b EXIT CHANNEL MEMORY CHANMEL DE NEXT CHANNEL CH CH MENU SET EXIT Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using the CHANNEL amp Y buttons or number buttons and then add or erase using the CURSOR 4 P buttons CLOSED CAPTION 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 as or ty CURSOR LJ 1 2 ENTER CLOSED CARTON d 7 C DISPLAY ON MODE Je CHANN
33. highlight a different feature 9 Press ENTER on the Remote Control to select a feature MENU URSOR a CN This part of the screen shows that selections are available RESET CLOCK AUDIO Hoh mo dm xm ee ee BS N B B Bod Bo EOB OECGE BOE S ee Bx This part of the screen shows which E N T E R M E N U Remote Control buttons ta usa id 4 b SET EXIT AIR CABLE Select antenna or cable TV AUTO PROGRAM First time setup for channel buttons CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons add or erase 46 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE CLOSED CAPTION CHANNEL CAPTION CHILD LOCK PROGRAM LIST VOLUME CORRECTION CLOCK SET ON OFF TIMER AUTOMATIC MESSAGE 1 Set for one time or daily AUTOMATIC MESSAGE 2 Set for one time or daily PREFERENCE ADJUST PREFERENCE SETTING SURROUND Feature to display dialogue text Return video and audio adjustments to factory settings Label channels PAY 1 ABC etc Block channel picture amp sound Check channel name scan childlock Lower volume on selected channels Set before using timer features Turn TV ON or OFF one time or daily Adjust Contrast Color Tint Brightness Sharpness and White Control Adjust balance bass and treble Improve sound performance Special sound effects SET UP Select SET UP when setting your TV up for the first time Use the CURSOR UP DOWN buttons on the Remote Control to highlight the function desire
34. int pen Example of User s Labels NOTE 1 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 2 Refer to the instruction manual of the VCR for operation on the buttons exclusively for the VCR 3 Be sure to keep the original remote transmitter even after storing its codes in the Genius Remote Control 4 If the Genius Remote is left with its batteries removed the learned codes in its memory are erased and will have to be reprogrammed into the memory 5 The Genius Remote Control may not be able to learn certain special remote codes CAUTION ON BATTERIES 1 The Genius Remote Control 1s working when the LEARN indicator lights up when a button 1s pressed 2 When you press a button and the learn indicator will not light up or if the operation is extremely slow this is an indication that the batteries should be replaced 3 Even if the batteries seem dead do not remove them until you have replacement batteries ready to put in The codes stored in memory will be erased in a few minutes without power When replacing batteries prepare the new ones first 45 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE D Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI TV The feature to be selected will be highlighted 1n a magenta purple color Press the CURSOR buttons to
35. ire some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance 4 R S TIT p ad ext Jr 7 EN ji We Ps 4 MINIMUM P UI BEST a ll t BEST HORIZONTAL lt lt VERTICAL VIEWING H GLE 7 83 9 I VIEWING ANGLE 4 MINIMUM E qa IL 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV 14 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 Below are illustrations and names of common connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components Also make sure the cables are the correct length 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adaptor 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Er h a Rr E rT i b ts M y H al A 1 li t i s endi 1 E Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the Television s front and rear jack panels Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna jack
36. ius Remote control at the front of your cable box 5 While holding down the SELECT button press the button that matches our cable box as shown on page 31 or page 32 Continue to hold down both buttons The channels of the cable box will begin changing when the correct button is pressed When this occurs the Genius Remote Control is programmed for your cable box If the cable box channels do not change after 5 seconds try a different Genius Remote button 6 Release both buttons when the cable box starts to change channels The Genius Remote will now control your cable box Click here to see the CLU 851GR in the position PRECODED FOR CABLE BOX These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded CATV codes 2 SELECT BUTTON 38 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS This 1s for setting up the cable box s Pre code EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS These buttons are for operating the TV 39 VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES VCR AND CABLE CODES TABLE 1 VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GR III Remote CLU 851GR Press SELECT and this VCR BRAND button Audio Dynamics VOLUME Canon 6 Citizen 0 Craig VOLUME Curtis Mathis 2 6 dbx VOLUME V Dimensia 2 Emerson 100 ENTER Fisher VOLUME GE 2 6 Goldstar 0 Hitachi 1 Instant Replay 6 JC Penny 1 6 9 VOLUME V JVC 0 VOLUME V Kenwood 0 VOLUME V Magnavox 4 6 Marantz 9 VOLUME Y Marta 0 Memorex 6 VOLUME MGA 7 Minolta 1 Mitsubishi 7
37. olled To operate your TV point the Genius Remote at the remote sensor of the TV To operate your VCR point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR To operate your cable box point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable box Click here to see Multi Page Windows of CLU 692GR MULTI PAGE SELECT SWITCH Slide the switch 1n the direction of the arrow to select the MULTI PAGE mode Button layout when is selected The P IN P SHIFT EXCHNG and FREEZE buttons Button layout for Power button turns the VCR ON and OFF Button layout for MENU CATV Power button turns cable box ON and OFF See pages and 30 31 32 TV EXCLUSIVE BUTTONS These will always control the TV even when the Multi Page select switch is in the VCR or MENU CATV position PRECODED BUTTONS These buttons will control a or a cable box when the Multi Page select switch 1s in the VCR or MENU CAT position LIGHT BUTTON When you are in a dark room press this button on to light up the Channel Keys Volume and the 30 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 692GR Up and Down Keys The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if no button 15 pressed The buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright 3l HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOU TV HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOU TV O Detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages Click here to see all P
38. ollow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system 2l EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 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 SET AUDIO AUDIO TO Hi FI TERMINAL TO HI FI C TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL OF EXTERMAL AMPLIFIER odes mel AUDIO AMPLIFIER E 22 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING EKTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc 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 The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions However you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features For best performance video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire Before Operating External Video Source The input mode is changed every time the AVX button is pressed as shown below Connect EXTERNAL source to the INPUT terminal then press the AV X button as necessary to view the input source INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER neu CONNECTING MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR VIDEO DISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OU
39. on the television S Video Super Video Connector This connector is used on camcorders VCR s and laser disc players with an S Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality picture 15 HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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 adapter from the 75 ohm receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to 75 ohm receptacle To outdoor antenna or CATV cable VHF UHF disconnect 15 Ohm VHF Adapter Cable acm rias 2 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna disconnect the VHF or UHF indoor antenna leads from screws of the VHF or UHF adapter and connect outdoor VHF or UHF antenna leads to these screws of a VHF or UHF adapter To outdoor VHF or UHF Antenna connect VHF Adapter 47 3 When both VHF UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional ANT MIXER to the TV antenna terminal and connect the cables to the ANT MIXER Tc outdoor To UHI VHF UHF antenna or Anipnnna bd system Antenna miser 16 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Front View Illustration AVX Audio Video selector
40. ontains the code to be stored while the READY light is flashing on the Genius Remote Release the button after both the READY and LEARN indicators light and then go OFF p EL SS READY LEARN Goes out Lights When storing has been performed correctly the LEARN indicator lights for about 2 seconds M 2 READY LEARN Flashing Flashing 44 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FOR CLU 851GR If the storing was not done correctly or the codes are too long to learn or no more codes can be stored in memory due to memory overflow the LEARN indicator and READY indicator will flash ON and OFF Set the LEARN USE mode select switch on the back of the Genius Remote to USE and check that the button to which the code is stored operates correctly If 1 does not operate correctly repeat from step 1 2 Repeat steps 3 to 5 to store other keys To clear the stored codes from the USER mode Set the MULTI PAGE select switch to the USER mode and LEARN USE mode select switch to LEARN Then press the POWER and the MUTE buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds The READY and LEARN LEDs will light together All MULTI PAGE KEYS with codes are reset to their initial states To remember stored codes it is convenient to paste the labels user s label provided on the buttons for the USER page If the correct labels are not provided it 1s possible to write these letters on an empty label with a ballpo
41. ote CLU 851GR READY indicator light Refer to page 33 SEND LEARN indicator light Refer to page 33 LEARN USE select switch Located on rear side of remote control LEARN Enters the Learning mode Refer to page 33 USE Set for normal use MULTI PAGE select switch This selects the button layout of the multi page section of the remote control MULTI PAGE buttons These buttons change functions as shown on page 21 LIGHT BUTTON When you are in a dark room press this button on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if no button is pressed The buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright 28 MULTI PAGE WINDOWS MULTI PAGE WINDOWS Click to see Multi Page Windows of CLU 851GR 29 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 692GR THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU 692GR In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV the Genius Remote Control 1s designed to operate different types of VCR s Also abbreviated VTR and different types of CATV converters cable boxes with one touch Basic operation buttons are grouped together in one area All other controls are separated from them and arranged in MULTI PAGE sections with a display that can be switched to cover any of the three pages Functions are arranged and properly categorized into windows Making operation simple even when multiple functions are to be contr
42. personnel F 9 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 set to impact of any kind Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface eY It ud Ir AT M a 10 Unplug this television set from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with 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 SAFETY TIPS and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use this television set near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc Never expose the set to rain or water If the set has been exposed to rain or water unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing personnel 14 Avoid dusty places since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidit
43. r channels 1 to 9 Use the 100 button for channels 100 and higher Channel selection may also be performed by pressing channel up 4 or down AVX Button The AVX Auxiliary Video button will select between the antenna signal and the three sets of video input jacks each time the button 1s pressed If the Picture in Picture PinP is on the AVX will select between the three sets of video input Jacks See page 27 ESPN STEREO 28 JE VID EO 1 ST SA 5 1 VOLUME MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up amp 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 amp button to restore the sound ouder VOLUME awana ena na anan TIT TET DIT 33 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOU TV The word MUTE will remain displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature 1s turned OFF MORE AR TES 5 uM M ri 4 wy T ERIT ABT f iv P I HK c A LAST CHANNEL LST CH button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc PICTURE IN PICTURE buttons See separate section on page 27 for a description LIGHT Button When you are in a dark room press this button to light up the volume and channel buttons The light will stay
44. tion to be adjusted will be in magenta CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture TINT Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural BRIGHT Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness SHARPNESS Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture WHITE CONTROL Use this function to adjust the white balance hue of the picture to your own color preference When shipped from the factory this TV is set to ON If you prefer a reddish screen set to OFF 58 VIDEO RESET When RESET is selected press ENTER to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions 59 Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference to improve the sound quality and to select special sound effects mln RESET CLOCK BRON E gt JENU PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT Use this to set balance bass and treble MENU IA Sq SURROUND amp ENTER a ENTER SE SET F _ AS PREFERENCE ADJUST GETTING BALANCE neun ese Hi BASS SURROUND TREBLE ENTER MENU ENTER MENU w SET EXIT EXIT Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments The function to be adjusted will be in magenta BALANCE This function will
45. ufficient LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the cover of the set To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes and increased chance of set failure do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot For example in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance etc VIEWING The major benefit of the HITACHI Color Television is its viewing screen To see this screen at its best test various locations in the room to find the best spot for viewing The drawings give several suggestions The best picture 1s seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 3 to 6 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 If the TV s audio output will be connected to a Hi Fi system s external speakers the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center For best stereo separation place the external speakers at least 4 feet from the side of the TV Place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will requ
46. y persists 15 The set has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes to provide reliable operation of the receiver and to protect from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered 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 15 protected against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code TIPS NFPA No 70 1975 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrode and requirements for the grounding electrode Click to see antenna grounding diagram 16 2 Note to CATV system installer Only for the television set with CATV reception This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits or where it c
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