IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 HITACHI SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING 27CX21B 32CX32B GUIDE ]
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 e 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: There are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver. Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the set.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock. 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power core. and do not place the TV where the )ower cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard. 5 Do not attempt to service this television set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11-2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 6 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 can 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.
PICTURE ,' CAUTIONS 7 j 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 servtce or repairs to the television set.
REMOTE CONTROL 27CX21B & 32CX32B CLU-362U Part No. HL00701 BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 8 Remote Control CLU362U 32V Television Stand SP316B Part No. H530022 (Not included, sold separately) 32V Television Stand SP317B Part No. H530023 (Not included, sold separately) 27V Television Stand SP271B Part No. H530021 (Not included, sold separately) m _1....
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV 9 the television fr0m the wall outlet. 2. DO not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Precision parts may be damaged, 3. Do not allow the remote Control to become wet and avoid placing it in areas of high humidity. Do not leave it on or near a heater. Excess heat or moisture may cause th e unit to (:ease operation. 4. If the batteries become exhausted, remote control operation may become erratic or stop altogether.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 10 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.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 27CX21B 11 Notes: l ilf an outdoor antenna/CATV is used, disconnect the indoor antenna, Ghos tng and POOrreception may result !f both the indoor and outdoor antennas/CATV are connected at the same time I 2. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANTENNA MIXER and (VHF or UHF) adaptor. I 31 The special C0nVerter(decoder)will be Supplied bythe cable FRONT VIEW Front Panel of 27CX21B See pages 24 and 26 for MENU, CURSOR, and EXIT button operations.
1 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS FOR 32CX32B 12 J 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 Connections NOTE: Completely insert the connection Cord plugs When Connecting to front panel jacksl If you do not the Lp CtUre that s p aged back may be abn0rma. 27CX2_B 32C_2B 1 Antenna Inputs The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a video game, etc.
EXTERNAL CONNECTING CONNECTIONS 13 1 EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. REAR AUOIO OF _ET_ "FO HI-_l _ER_INAL OUTP JT --_-0_" _ _vj FXT_'RNAI SPE &KE R,S AUDIO AMPLIFIER FXTFRNA SF_EF_ 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.
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP 14 jack. 3. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous channel. Vi_ Casset_ Re_rde_ TV INPUl" TERMINAL VIDEO OUT CONNECTING AU_I_ O_? 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.
THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-362U) 15 Table 1: 32CX32B Only SURROUND FEATURE REQUIRED CONNECTION OPTIONAL CONNECTION OFF 1 2 Receive mono and stereo sound. SIMULATE 1 2 At mono input, sound wilt be louder. MUSIC 1,2 -- MOVIE 1, 2 EFFECT At stereo input, sound of music wilt be louder. Surround channel added to left and right audio amplifier speakers. Movie theater reproduction, surround channel added to left and right audio amplifier speakers.
1 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 16 1 turned on. 2 SLEEP Button Press this button to display the SLEEP TIMER in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent press of this button wilt 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. The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. The CURSOR buttons will highlight functions or adjust and set different features.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 17 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 (A) button to restore the sound. MUTE will remain MUTE will not be displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is on. 8 LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) Button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS 18 You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other On-Screen Display. A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 28. Remote Control Illustration Operating the preceded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your VCR. (Refer to page 31 .) 1. Turn on your VCR. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR. 3.
CABLE/SATELLITE AND VCR CODES 19 ] 1. Turn on your cable!satellite box. 2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable/satellite box. 3. Press the CABLE button to switch to cable/satellite box mode. 4. While holding down the CABLE button, enter the two digit preset code that matches your cable/satellite box. The remote wilt turn off your cable/satellite box when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your cable/satellite box.
COLOR GRAPHIC G.I. Jerrold Magnavox Phillips Pioneer Samsung Scientific Atlanta Zenith GUIDE 20 09 03, 09, 10, 12, 13, 51 40 40 39 39 04, 06, 14, 52 00, 64 With HITACHI'S On-Screen Display, each category has it's own color and icon. This semi-transparent system includes SET-UP, CUSTOMIZE, VIDEO, AUDIO, and INFO CENTER categories. Using the four cursor buttons, you can easily access and control all of the TV's functions. Checked boxes let you know which function you have chosen.
COLOR GRAPHIC GUIDE MENULANGUAGE SIGNALSOURCE AUTO CHANNELSET CHANNELADD!DEL CHANNELLIST CLOCK SET 21 ] Choose English, French, or Spanish language. Select Antenna or Cable TV. First time set up for channel buttons. Add or delete channel. Check channel name, scan, and child lock. Set before using timer features. CHANNEL ID Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. FAMILY FAVORITES Store family favorite channels. CHILD LOCK OPTIONSBIock channel picture & sound.
SETUP Use CURSOR A or V to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR _ to return to previous menu. SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press CURSOR ,dk or Y to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR _ to return to previous menu.
SETUP 23 I W ,_,29,- W ÷_ Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in CATV1 mode, set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2. AUTO CHANNEL SET This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL ADD/DEL. This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP (,iL) or DOWN ('V) buttons _ ................
SETUP 24 Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL ADD/DEL using CURSOR _, A or Y, CHANNEL A or and number buttons and then add or erase using the CURSOR _ button. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR _ to return to previous menu. CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (NAME), which have been added to CHANNEL ADD/DEL (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK). Press CURSOR A or V to view more channels.
CUSTOMIZE 25 Use CURSOR A or V buttons to set the time and AM or PM. Press CURSOR _ to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR "_ to return to previous menu. This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CHANNEL ID Use this feature to name up to 25 channels. CUSTOM[ E ,# _J Press CURSOR _ or _ to select letters. Press CURSOR _ to change character position. Press CHANNEL ,L or "V to select and label additional channels.
CUSTOMIZE 26 1 Select ERASE ID to erase a CHANNEL ID. An "ARE YOU SURE?" display will appear on the screen to confirm your choice. I NOTE: CHANNEL ID Will be displayed only When Channel is displayed as main picture. [FAMILY FAVORITES 1 ] With Family Favorites, you can easily access your favorite movie, sports, news, and custom stations by registering any of your favorite stations into one of four categories.
CUSTOMIZE 27 ,. C_ILCA Use CURSOR LHLK ,A or V to highlight function and CURSOR P to set ON or OFF. When CHANNEL is turned on, the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out. When VIDEO is turned on, the picture and sound for the video input will be blocked out. When QUICK LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 and all video input will be blocked out.
CUSTOMIZE 28 Select CHANNEL and press CHANNEL A or V to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on. Press CURSOR _ to exit channel setting. Press the CURSOR A or Y to highlight then CURSOR _ to select mode: ONCE (one time only), DAILY (every day), or WEEKLY (once a week). Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR _ to return to previous menu. NOTE: You can set either on time only off time only. or both. The mode will be the same for both.
VIDEO 29 1 Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. Use the CURSOR A or V to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR _ or _ to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR _ to return to previous menu. 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. COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture.
AUDIO Use the CURSOR 30 _ or Y 1 to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR _ or _ to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 4{ to return to previous menu. BASS This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. 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 and the AUDIO TO HI FI output.
AUDIO 31 ] NOISE CANCELER This function eliminates the noise in between stations. If a channel is tuned and is noisy, this function will automatically eliminate the audio and video for that channel. LOUDNESS This function will 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.
AUDIO FOR MODEL 32CX32B 32 that channe ,then use the CURSOR A or Yto Change the level. 3. To erase a channel from Volume correction, select channel oo and press MENU_ 14. The volume level will change from 50% to 100% in increments of 5%. [ u..ou.o 1 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 pages 14 to 18.
INFO CENTER At mono input, sound is increased, simulating a stereo like Surround. Your VCR must be a Hi-Fi or stereo unit. See page 20 for stereo VCR connection. Set must be outputting stereo (see MTS Mode: STEREO on page 46). This function allows the user to program messages in the TV. MESSAGE 1 Use this function to program one or two personal messages in your TV's memory up to a maximum of 31 characters. The user can program the message to appear one time only or every day.
USEFULINFO 34 DO Make sure the TV is turned off when cleaning the screen. Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place your TV and remote control away from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places.
USEFUL INFO 35 RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE: The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. Troubleshooting Chart This Color Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component or circuit damage due to internal voltage or power surges. IF YOUR SET SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1) Push the power switch (ON!OFF switch) once.
NOTES • • • • Height (in.) Width (in.) Depth (in.) Weight (lbs.) 36 27CX21 B 32CX32B 23 1/32 26 11/16 27 1/4 31 1/16 20 3/16 22 33/64 88 132 I NOTE: Duet0 improvements, specifications in this operating guide are subject to Change Without noticel HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 800 HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
