IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS -1- SOLID STATE COLOR TV 20CX20B501 OPERATING GUIDE Printed in Mexico TQB2AA0181
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS -2- TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS......................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..................................................................................... 4 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 8 Congratulations on Your Purchase............................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS -3- Antenna (Ant) .............................................................................................................. 26 Auto Prog ..................................................................................................................... 26 Channel Memory ........................................................................................................ 27 Auto Power On..........................................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS -4- • Never connect the TV to 50Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS -5- 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. 7 If the television has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS -6- 13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen. 14 Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists. 15 The television 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS -7- 18 For added protection for the television during a lightning storm, or when it is 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 should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
Introduction -8- 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.
Installation -9- may reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture. To insure optimum color purity do not position magnetic equipment (motors, fans, other speakers, etc.) nearby. Optional External Equipment Connections The Audio/Video connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables.
Optional Equipment Connection and Operation - 10 - Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Cable Connection - For reception of the cable channels, connect the cable supplied by your cable company. Antenna Mode must be set to CABLE. (Refer to the Antenna section located in the Set-Up Menu.) Incoming Cable from Cable Company NOTE: Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable converter box is required for proper reception.
Optional Equipment Connection and Operation - 11 - • To Audio AMP Connect to an an external audio amp auxiliary input for monitoring sound through a stereo system. NOTE: "TO AUDIO AMP" terminals cannot be used for external speakers. Operation - When an audio amp is connected to "TO AUDIO AMP" terminals as shown: 1. Press the TV SPEAKERS button (located on the back of TV) to turn INT. SPEAKERS "ON" ( ). 2. Set volume of audio amp to near minimum. 3. Adjust volume of TV to desired listening level. 4.
Locate of Television Controls - 12 - Operation 1. Connect incoming Cable to Cable Box ANT INPUT. 2. Connect a Cable from Cable Box ANT OUTPUT to TV ANT INPUT. Locate of Television Controls Front Panel Illustration 1. Power Button - Press to turn ON or OFF. 2. Vol (Volume) Buttons - Press to adjust Sound Level. 3. Ch (Channel) Buttons - Press to select programmed channels. 4. Menu Button - Press to display Main Menu and access On Screen features and Adjustment Menus. 5.
Remote Control - 13 - LST-CH (Last Channel) Button Press to switch to the previous channel. Sleep Button Press to turn TV off in 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Cursor Button Press to adjust Audio menus, Video menus, and select operating features when menus are displayed.
Using the Remote to Control VCR and Cable Box Functions - 14 - Quick Reference Functional Key Chart KEY OPERATES TV TV Selects 30, 60, or 90 for Automatic Turn Off also use to turn Sleep Timer off by selecting NO Mutes TV Audio Access and exit Closed Caption TV Selects previously tuned channel TV Selects TV Mode for the remote control Selects Cable Mode for the remote control Selects VCR Mode for the remote control Mode Selection Buttons CABLE VCR Standard VCR Control Buttons VCR Record VCR Re
VCR and Cable Box Codes Index - 15 - seconds, try a different 2-digit preset code. 5. The remote will now control your VCR. NOTES: • If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, this means that your VCR codes have not been precoded into the remote. • In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, consult your VCR operating guide.
Special Functions JVC Magnavox Mitsubishi Panasonic RCA Sony Toshiba Zenith - 16 14, 26 09, 12, 28, 16, 23, 26, 45 09, 35, 46 15, 22 06, 07, 08, 09 16, 17, 42 07, 08, 12, Code Index For Cable Boxes Cable Box Brand G.I. Jerrold Magnavox Philips Pioneer Samsung Scientific Atlantic Zenith Code(s) 09 03, 09, 10, 12, 13, 51 40 40 39 39 04, 06, 14, 52, 56 00 Special Functions LST-CH - Press keypad.
Main Menu - 17 - Main Menu NOTE: When Auto Power On feature is activated, Timer Icon changes to an Exit Icon. Display and Exit Menus Cursor Button or Cursor Button or Highlight Desired Feature when Menu is Displayed Selects or Adjusts Feature when Menu is Displayed Located On Remote Control 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR or and or to select the desired Icon. 3. Press after selecting the desired Icon to access sub menus. 4. Press twice to exit sub menus.
Video Adjustments - 18 - Menu Language to SPANISH, FRENCH, and back to ENGLISH. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR 3. Press or and or to highlight the Set-Up Icon. to display the Set-Up Menu. 4. Press CURSOR or to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS. 5. Press CURSOR or to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS. 6. Press twice to exit menus. Video Adjustments Reset Use to reset Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness adjustments back to factory preset level. 1. Press . 2.
Audio Adjustments - 19 - Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness Adjustments 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR 3. Press or and or to highlight the Video Icon. to display the Video Adjustment Menu. 4. Press CURSOR or Contrast, or Sharpness). to select desired Video Adjustments (Color, Tint, Brightness, or to adjust your selection. (The Selected Video Adjustment will be 5. Press CURSOR displayed.) 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining Picture Adjustments. 7. Press twice to exit menus.
Lock - 20 - or to Stereo, SAP (Second Audio Programming), or MONO. The 4. Press CURSOR selected mode will be highlighted. 5. Press twice to exit menus. NOTE: STEREO - Two channel Audio reception. SAP - Second Audio Programming (such as bilingual audio, weather reports, etc.). MONO - Use when stereo signal is weak. Lock Video Lock Prevent video games and other video sources from being viewed. Channel 3, 4 and video inputs are locked out for 12, 24, or 48 hours.
Channel I.D. - 21 - 6. Press CURSOR after entering 3-digit code. "Video Locked" will display On Screen. VIDEO LOCKED Video Lock Activated Video Unlock To unlock the Video Lock feature, repeat steps 1 through 3. Enter the same 3-digit code previously used in step 5 with Remote Control Keypad.
Timer Features - 22 - number when changing channels or pressing RECALL. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR 3. Press or and or to highlight the Channel I.D. Icon. to display the Channel I.D. Menu. 4. Press CURSOR or , or use the Remote Control Keypad to enter the channel number you wish to assign a Channel Identifier. to highlight ENTER I.D. 5. Press CURSOR or to select first character in Channel Identifier. Then press 6.
Program Timer - 23 - NOTE: This feature will be disable when Auto Power On is activated. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR 3. Press and or to highlight the Timer Icon. to display the Timer Control Menu. 4. Press CURSOR 5. Press or to select NO, 30, 60, or 90 minutes (Sleep Timer will be activated). twice to exit menus. NOTE: To deactivate Sleep Timer repeat steps 1 through 4. In step 4 select "NO" instead of minutes.
Program Timer - 24 - 4. Press CURSOR 5. Press CURSOR 6. Press CURSOR to highlight ON (time). or repeatedly to set hours (set AM or PM accordingly). to highlight the minutes position. 7. Press CURSOR 8. Press CURSOR or repeatedly to set minutes. to highlight OFF (time). 9. Repeat steps 5 through 7 for setting OFF (time). 10. Press CURSOR to highlight CHANNEL. or or use the Remote Control Keypad to enter the channel number 11. Press CURSOR desired when the set turns "ON". to highlight SET. 12.
Set-Up Features - 25 - to select: 13. Press CURSOR • NO - not activated • ONE DAY - activated • DAILY - activated 14. Press twice to exit menus. NOTE: To deactivate Program Timer select NO in step 13. NOTE: If the Program Timer "ON" functions while the set is operating, the set will automatically tune to the channel designated in the Timer Program. Set-Up Features Clock Set Clock (when set) will display on screen at initial "Turn On", after a channel change and when pressing the RECALL button.
Set-Up Features 7. Press - 26 - twice to exit menus. Antenna (Ant) The proper Input mode must be selected for the type of signal at the antenna input. • TV mode is used when the television is not connected to a cable TV system, for example when using a VHF/UHF antenna (channels 01-125). • Cable mode is used when the television is connected to a Cable TV system and you are not using a cable company converter box (channels 01-125). 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR 3.
Set-Up Features 4. Press CURSOR - 27 - to highlight AUTO PROG. 5. Press CURSOR or to start Auto Programming. Channels will automatically advance until all channels have been scanned. NOTE: This feature will be disabled when Video Lock is activated. 6. Press twice after completion of Auto Programming to exit menus. NOTE: Channel numbers with signal present will turn blue which indicates stored in Channel Scan Memory.
Set-Up Features 6. Press CURSOR - 28 - or or the Remote Keypad "0 through 9" buttons to select channels. 7. Press CURSOR to add channel(s) to memory (Blue). Press CURSOR channel(s) to memory (Yellow). 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to continue adding or deleting channels. 9. Press to delete twice to exit menus. Auto Power On This feature allows the user to power up the TV at the same time as the cable box (or other components). Of course, the TV must be plugged into the cable box.
USEFUL INFORMATION - 29 - The viewer may display closed caption by pressing again to delete. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR 3. Press or and or to highlight the Set-Up Icon. to display the Set-Up Menu. 4. Press CURSOR to highlight AUTO POWER ON. 5. Press CURSOR to select OFF, C1, or C2. 6. Press on the remote control. Press twice to exit menus. USEFUL INFORMATION Troubleshooting Chart Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks shown below.
USEFUL INFORMATION NO VIDEO NO PICTURE NO COLOR NOISY SOUND NO SOUND - 30 - TV SPEAKERS SWITCH (IF APPLICABLE) IN THE OFF POSITION - TV OR CABLE TUNING MODE SET TO PROPER SETTING - ANTENNA INPUT CORRECT (IF APPLICABLE) CHECK THAT AC POWER CORD IS PLUGGED INTO AC OUTLET - BRIGHTNESS & AUDIO COTROLS SET PROPERLY - TRY ANOTHER CHANNEL COLOR CONTROL SETTINGS TRY ANOTHER CHANNEL NOISY SOUND - RECEIVER IN VIDEO MODE WITH NO SIGNAL BLACK PICTURE NO SOUND Specifications Power Source: Channel Capability:
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