Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 31CX4B, 31UX5B Hitachi
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IMPORTANT 1 HITACH SOLID STATE COLOR TELEVISION 31CX4B 31UX5B OPER ATING GU IDE TABLE OF C ONTENTS IMPORTANT.............................................................................................................................................. 3 POWER SOURCE: .
IMPORTANT 2 CHANNEL MEMORY ......................................................................................................................... 49 CLOSED CAPTION ....................................................................................
IMPORTANT 3 I M P O R T A N T Your new HI TACHI COLOR TV incorporates a host of features desig ned to give y ou excellent performan ce if y ou f ollow the instructions in this ma nual. We rec ommend that y ou re ad the following instructions and "I MPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on y our TV set for the f irst time.
IMPORTANT 4 POWER SOURCE: This color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current. I nsert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet.
SAFET Y TIPS 5 S A F E T Y T I P S IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TEL EVI SI ON RECEIVER CAUTION: l Read all of these instructions. l Save these instructions for later use. l Follow all warnings and inst ructions marked on the television receiver.
SAFET Y TIPS 6 5 Do not attempt to service this television set y ourself as opening or removing covers may ex pose y ou to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
SAFET Y TIPS 7 and uneven surfaces may cause t he appliance and cart combination to overturn. PROTECTION AND L OC ATI ON OF YOUR S ET 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.
SAFET Y TIPS 8 NFPA No. 70-1975, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, gr ounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of g rounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to gr ounding electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
SAFET Y TIPS 9 21 When going on a holiday : If y our television set is to remain unused for a period of time, turn the television set "off" and unplug it from the wall outlet.
PICTURE CAUT IONS 10 PICTURE CAUTIONS WARNING 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 y our Hitachi Factory Warranty.
ACCESSORIES 11 A CCESSORIES 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 y our nearest HITACHI Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States.
REMOTE CO NTROL BAT TERY INSTALLATIO N AND REPLACEMENT 12 REMOTE CONTROL BA TTE RY INSTA LLA TION AND REPLA CEMENT 1. Open the batter y cover of the remote tr ansmitter by pushing the notche d part of the cove r with y our fingers. 2. I nsert new "AA" size (SUM-3) batteries or equivalent for the Genius Remote.
HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI COLOR TV 13 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NE W HITA CHI COLOR TV ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centraliz ed antenna system, a g ood outdoor color TV antenna is recomm ended for the best performance.
HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI COLOR TV 14 distort if the speakers are placed too close to the television. Move the speakers away from the TV until there is no picture distortion.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 15 HOOK-UP CA BLE S A ND 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.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 16 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.
FRONT PANEL CONT ROLS 17 FRONT PA NEL CONTROLS Front View I llustration NOTE: The " Program I con", "Clock I con" and Channel Memory Menu in "Set Up" are not display ed using the Front Menu Key .
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECT IONS 18 FRONT PA NE L J A CKS A ND CONNE CTIONS The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow y ou to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following examples: Front Panel Jacks Examples NOTE: Completely insert the connections cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks.
REAR PANEL JACKS 19 REA R P A NEL JACKS Q Q Q Q Antenna Inputs The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a TV ga me, etc. R R R R Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "AVX" (Auxiliary Video) button will step through each video source and the current antenna input each time it is pressed.
REAR PANEL JACKS 20 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 y our device has this feature.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 21 REA R PANEL CONNECTIONS Click here to see Rear Panel Connection Diagram Ty pical full feature set-up. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment sy stem.
EXTERNAL CONNECT IONS 22 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the Remote Transmitter, connect the sy stem as shown below in Fig.
CONNECTING EXT ERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 23 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement y ou use to connect the Video Cassette Recorder, Video Disc and Video Camera to y our T V set is dependent on the m odel and features of each component.
CONNECTING EXT ERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 24.
CONNECTING EXT ERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 25 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO VCR OR STEREO VIDEO DISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VI DEO OUT of the VCR or the Video Disc Play er to the "I NPUT(VIDEO)" jack on the TV set.
CONNECTING EXT ERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 26 do not the picture that is play ed back may be abnormal. I f y ou have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.
AUDIO SYSTEM SET -UP 27 A UDIO SYSTEM SET-U P Match the numbers below t o the diagram for speaker placement and refer to t he table for the different surround sound requirements. (See page 52 for SURROUND functions.) Q Q Q Q The television's internal speakers.
THE GENIUS REMO TE CONTRO L (CLU-851GR) 28 THE GENIUS REMOTE CON TROL (CLU-851GR ) I n addition to controlling all the functions on y our HI TACHI Color TV, the ne w Genius Remote is designed to operate different ty pes of VCR's and different ty pes of CATV (Cable TV) converters with one touch.
MULTI-PAG E W INDOW S 29 MULTI-PA GE WI NDOWS Click to see Multi-Page Windows of CL U-851GR.
THE GENIUS REMO TE CONTRO L (CLU-692GR) 30 THE GENIUS REMOTE CON TROL (CLU-692GR ) I n addition to controlling all the functions on y our HI TACHI Color TV, the Genius Remote Control is designed to operate different ty pes of VCR's (Also abbreviated VTR) and different ty pes of CATV converters (cable box es) with one touch.
THE GENIUS REMO TE CONTRO L (CLU-692GR) 31 Up and Down Key s. The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if no button is pressed. The buttons will not appear to lig ht if the room is too bright.
HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOT E TO CONT ROL YOU TV 32 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS RE MOTE TO CONTROL YOU TV ¡ Detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. Click here to see all PI P and Menu buttons on the CL U-851GR and CLU-692GR Q Q Q Q POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV se t ON or OFF.
HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOT E TO CONT ROL YOU TV 33 The "ENTER" button will set feature s to y our preference s. "CHANNEL SELECT" buttons are used to set the time, channel memory , etc. T T T T CHANNEL SELEC TOR Buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels.
HOW T O USE THE GENIUS REMOT E TO CONT ROL YOU TV 34 The word "MUTE" will remain display ed if the CLOSED CAPTI ON feature is turned OF F. The word "MUTE" will not be displaye d if the CL OSED CAPTION feature is ON. W W W W LAST CHANN EL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed.
PICTURE -IN -PICT URE (P-IN-P) 35 PICTURE -IN -PICTURE (P-IN-P) The Picture-in- Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch m ore than one program at the sam e time. You can watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program (T V or tape) on 1 any of the v ideo inputs, and vice versa with this feature.
PICTURE -IN -PICT URE (P-IN-P) 36 CAUTION: A pattern burn may develop if the sub-picture is left in the same corner permanently. I f the PIP feature is used frequently, occasionally shi ft the sub-picture to a different corner. NOTE: 1. Only sound from the main picture can be heard.
USING THE GENIUS REMOT E TO CONTROL VCR FUNCT IONS 37 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL V CR FUNCTIONS Operati ng the pre-code d function f or your VCR This Genius Remote is desig ned to operate different types of VCRs. You must first prog ram the Genius Remote to m atch the remote system in your VCR.
USING THE GENIUS REMOT E TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 38 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CA BLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the pre-coded fu nction for you r Cable Box This Genius Remote is designed to operate different ty pes of cable boxes. You must first program the Genius Remote to match the remote sy stem in y our cable box .
USING THE GENIUS REMOT E TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS 39 This is for setting up the cable box's Pre-code . S S S S EXCLUSIVE TV BU TTONS These buttons are for operating the TV.
VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES 40 VCR A ND CABLE BOX CODES TABLE 1. VCR Precoded rem ote controls for Hitachi GR III Remote CLU-851GR. Press SELECT and this VCR BRAND button Audio Dy namics VOLUME Canon 6 Ci.
VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES 41 W a r d s C H A N N E L Yamaha 0 / V OLUME Zenith 3 / 5 TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded rem ote controls for Hitachi GR111 Remote CLU-851GR.
VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES 42 S h a r p C H A N N E L Sony 5 / VOLUME / VOLUME Sylvan ia 4 / 6 Tashik o 0 Technics 6 Toshiba 1 / 8 W a r d s C H A N N E L Yamah a 9 Zenith 3 / 5 TABLE 4. Cable Box Precoded rem ote controls for Hitachi GJ111 Remote CLU - 692GR.
USING THE GENIUS REMOT E TO LEARN ADDIT IONAL FUNCTIONS FO R CLU-851GR 43 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LE A RN A DDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FOR CLU-851GR The Genius Remote is equipped with a learning function which allows it to learn additional infrared control codes.
USING THE GENIUS REMOT E TO LEARN ADDIT IONAL FUNCTIONS FO R CLU-851GR 44 R R R R Set the LEARN/USE mode select switch located on the back of the Genius Remote to the L EARN position. S S S S Set the MUL TI -PAGE select switch to "USER" position.
USING THE GENIUS REMOT E TO LEARN ADDIT IONAL FUNCTIONS FO R CLU-851GR 45 I f 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 L EARN indicator and READY indicator will flash ON and OFF.
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 46 EA SY GRA PHIC GUIDE Q Q Q Q Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HI TACHI TV. The feature to be selected will be highlig hted in a magenta ( purple) color. R R R R Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature.
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 47 CLOSED CAP TION Feature to display dialog ue/text. Return video and audio adjustments to factory setting s. CHANNEL CAPTI ON Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. CHILD LO CK Block channel picture & sound. PROGRAM LI ST Check channel name, scan, childlock.
SET UP 48 S E T U P Select SET UP when se tting y our TV up for the first time . Use the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons on the Remote Control to highlight the function desired. AIR/CABLE A IR Select AI R if y ou are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if y ou have cable TV.
SET UP 49 This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow y ou to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons. I f the MENU button is pressed while the auto prog ramming function is eng aged, programming will stop.
SET UP 50 MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program y ou are viewing. MODE: TEX T is 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.
FAVORITE CHANNELS 51 FA VORITE CHA NNELS The FAVORI TE CHANNELS function will allow y ou to select up to 16 favorite channels by pressing the cursor buttons. Use the CHANNEL , or number buttons to select one of y our favorite channels. Use the CURSOR buttons to select the location (in magenta color) for y our favorite channel.
RESET 52 RESET Use the reset to change y our preferred video and audio adjustments to factory settings. NOTE: This RESET Sele ction will not chang e your pr eferre d adjustments. To change bac k to your adjustments, see VI DEO on page 49 or Audio pag e 50.
PROGRAM 53 P R O G R A M This selection conta ins advanced fe atures which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL CAPTION Use this feature to give to up 30 channels names for each antenna source. Press the CU RSOR , to select letters.
PROGRAM 54 Press CURSO R , to review more channels. Press MENU to EXI T. 2 CHILD LOCK This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel. The code to set or cancel CHI LD L OCK is a three digit key number. The factor preset key number is 000.
PROGRAM 55 Use the CHANNEL , or number buttons to select a channel. Press ENTER to set the c hannel. Press CURSO R , to adjust volume level. Press MENU to exit. NOTE: 1. VOLUME CORRECTI ON adjustment is for the channel display ed in the top right corner of the screen.
CLOCK 56 C L O C K Use this feature for all tim e related functions. CLOC K SET The time m ust be set before you can use the ON/OFF TIMER or AUTOMATIC MESSAGE. Use the NUMBER buttons and CURSOR , to set the time. The AM or PM selected will be hig hlighted in blue.
CLOCK 57 CAUTION: Do not use y our TV as a deterrent when away from hom e by using both the ON and OFF TIMERS. For safety, the TV should be turned OFF when you are away from home. AUTOMATIC M ESSAGE Use this function to set one or two personal messag es every day or one tim e only.
VIDEO 58 V I D E O Select VI DEO to adjust picture setting s, and to improve picture quality . Use this feature to adjust contrast, color, tint, brightness, sharpness, and white control. Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments. The function to be a djusted will be in mag enta.
VIDEO 59 RESET - When RESET is selected, press ENTER to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions..
AUDIO 60 A U D I O Select AUDI O to adjust the TV to y our preference, to improve the sound quality , and to select special sound effects. PREF ERENCE ADJUSTM ENT Use this to set balanc e, bass, and tre ble. Press the CURSOR buttons to sele ct and make a djustments.
AUDIO 61 Use the CURS OR , to select a function. The function will be in magenta. Use the CURS OR , to change function. Your choice will be in blue. MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will allow y ou to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc.
AUDIO 62 Use the CURSOR buttons to select Surround settings. SURROUND OFF Use this for normal stereo/mono broadcasts. NOTE: I f the sound is noisy when a stereo broadcast is received and the TV is set to the Surround mode, decrease the "Treble"control or turn the " Surround OFF".
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL 63 CA RE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TV A ND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Dust the screen and cabinet wi th a soft cloth. Clean the scr een with a soft cloth moistene d with warm water. Dry with a soft cloth. (A mild soap may be used i f the screen is extremel y dirty.
RECEPTION PROBLEMS 64 RECEPTION PROBLEMS l IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interfer ence fr om automobile ig nition sy stems, neon lamps, electrica l drills and other electrica l appliances.
CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 65 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Click here to see Troubleshooting chart..
SPECIFICATIO NS 66 SPECIFICA TIONS Features: l Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution l Dark Tint CPT l Genius Remote (Controls many V CR and and cable box brands) l P-in- P Function.
SPECIFICATIO NS 67 l Weight (lbs.) 132 132 NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice..
NOT ES 68 N O T E S (blank page).
NOT ES 69 HITACHI SERVICE HOTL INE To locate an authoriz ed HI TACHI service f acility in the continental U.S.A. DIAL TOLL F REE 7 day s a week, 24 hours a day 800 HI TACHI 1-800-448-2244 Hitachi Ho m e E lectronics (America), Inc. Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from y our unit.
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