TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 31KX41K 31DX22B HITACHI SOLID STATE COLOR TV 31KX41K 31DX22B OPERATING GUIDE 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. This television receiver will display television closed captioning ( accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.
TABLE OF CONTENTS USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS.................................... 36 TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU-692GR and CLU-681GR ................................................................................................................................. 37 TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU692GR and CLU-681GR .................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NOTE: Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to very high voltages and other hazards. If the set does not operate properly, unplug the set and call your dealer or service shop. HITACHI SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER. CAUTION: * Read all of these instructions. * Save these instructions for later use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS shock. 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. 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 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, 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...
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register. 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 is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET 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.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET three to six feet or more, depending on screen size, for maximum eye comfort. NOTE: Model number and serial number are indicated on the back cover of the TV set.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET 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 adaptor from the VHF 75 ohm receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 ohm receptacle 2.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET 2. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANT. MIXER of VHF adaptor. 3. The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by the cable company.
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.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS • The S-Video connection is provided for high performance 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, 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.
HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS TURNING THE SET ON - POWER BUTTON Push the POWER BUTTON to turn the set ON. (To turn the set OFF, push the POWER BUTTON again.) VOLUME CONTROL - VOLUME CONTROL Push the right side ( : UP ) of the VOLUME BUTTON to make the sound louder, and the left side ( : DOWN ) of the VOLUME BUTTON to make the sound softer. Variation of the volume is displayed in the lower part of the screen by the color bar. (Fig.
HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS 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 AVX button until VIDEO:2 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen.) See pages 7 and 9.
PICTURE CAUTIONS PICTURE CAUTIONS When using TV games, computers and similar products with your TV, keep the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse.
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) 31KX41K THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) 31KX41K In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Color TV, the new Genius Remote control is 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.
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GR without P-in-P) 31DX22B THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GR without P-in-P) 31DX22B In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Color TV, the new Genius Remote control is 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.
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. 31KX41K CLU-692GR GJ III 31DX22B CLU-681GR GJ II Detailed explanation of the circled numbers on the following pages. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. RECALL button When you want to check the channel being received, or if it has a stereo (ST) or second audio (SA) program, press the "RECALL" button.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. You can also use the "RECALL" button to quickly clear many of the other on-screen displays. 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. The "ENTER" button will set features to your preference. CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the "VOLUME" up ( ) or down ( level. ) button until you obtain the desired sound To turn the sound on and off instantly to answer the telephone, etc., press the "MUTE" button. Press the "MUTE" button again or press the "VOLUME" up ( ) button to restore the sound. The word "MUTE" will remain displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is turned off. The word "MUTE" will not be displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is on.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press MENU, 1, and ENTER to display 3 of the -SET UP- Functions. There are a total of 8 -SET UP- Functions. Use the CURSOR UP or DOWN to scroll through the functions, or use the number buttons to highlight a function. The functions in purple can be selected by pressing ENTER. To exit the on-screen display, press MENU or RECALL. NOTE: The MULTI-PAGE SELECT SWITCH must be set to "TV" mode to use the number keypad.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS Use the CURSOR UP or DOWN to highlight the function to change, press ENTER to change the function, and press MENU to exit. NOTE: The word MUTE will not be displayed if the DISPLAY is ON. If you do not have sound, make sure MUTE is not set. • INITIAL SETTING Select -SET UP- and -INITIAL SETTINGS- when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR UP / DOWN or a NUMBER from the remote to highlight the functions desired.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in the CATV mode, set the AIR/CABLE- select to CATV2. • AUTOPROGRAM 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 ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons. If the MENU button is pressed while the autoprogramming function is engaged, programming will stop. See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS To display this function, press MENU, 1, ENTER, 3, ENTER. Press the CURSOR , to select letters. Press the CURSOR , to change position. 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.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS automatically turns on. Press the CURSOR buttons to set the ON TIME. Press ENTER after each selection. Your choice will appear in "blocked" letters. Press MENU to start. Repeat the previous steps to select and set the OFF TIMER. Remember to press ENTER after making selections with the CURSOR buttons. Press MENU to start. CAUTION: The OFF TIMER is a one time only operation. Do not try to use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using both the ON and OFF TIMERS.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press the CURSOR and ENTER buttons to set the functions shown in the same way as you set the OFF TIMER. Press MENU to start. FIVE beeps will be heard when the AUTOMATIC MESSAGE is displayed. Examples: Use this message function to remember to take daily vitamins, or use the 1 SHOT to remember to call a friend. CAUTION: Do not leave an AUTOMATIC MESSAGE on the TV screen for more than 48 hours at a time. A pattern burn may develop and this is not covered by your warranty.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS • VOLUME CORRECTION Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four TV channels that sound loud compared to other TV channels. Press MENU, 1, ENTER, 8, ENTER to display VOLUME CORRECTION. Press the CURSOR , to select volume level. Press ENTER to set the volume level. Press MENU to exit. or number buttons while still in VOLUME CORRECTION to set Use the channel , additional channels.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (31KX41K) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (31KX41K) P IN P BUTTON 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) and vice versa with this feature. P-IN-P BUTTON: Press the "P in P" button and a sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen. To remove the sub-picture from the screen, press the button a second time.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (31KX41K) FREEZE BUTTON: If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the "FREEZE" button. This is 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 viewing. Press this button again to return to normal viewing.
-PICTURE- FUNCTIONS -PICTURE- FUNCTIONS • PICTURE PROGRAM PICTURE PROGRAM is for your preferred settings - contrast, color, etc. You can have two settings, PREFERENCE or use the factory PRESET settings. Press MENU, 2, ENTER to select the PICTURE PROGRAM functions. Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments. CONTR - 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.
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS -SOUND- FUNCTIONS Press MENU, 3, ENTER to display the -SOUND- functions. SOUND PROGRAM is for your preferred settings - balance, bass and treble. SOUND PROGRAM is used to improve the sound quality. • SOUND PROGRAM You can have two sets of settings, PREFERENCE, or use the factory PRESET settings. Press MENU, 3, ENTER, 1, ENTER to select the SOUND PROGRAM. Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments.
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS may be a secondary language, weather report, et., or MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast. The sources received will be displayed below the channel number. Tho 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 is always received).
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS • To operate your VCR, point the Genius remote at the remote sensor of the VCR. The Genius remote is designed to operate different types of VCR's. You must first program the Genius remote to match the remote system of your VCR (Refer to Table 1 on page 32). (1) Turn ON your VCR. (2) Set the Multi-page switch on the Genius remote to VCR. (3) AIM the Genius remote at the front of your VCR.
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS • To operate your cable box, point the Genius remote at the remote sensor of the cable box. The Genius remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the Genius remote to match the remote system of your cable box (Refer to Table 2 on page 32). (1) Turn ON your cable box. (2) Set the Multi-page switch on the Genius remote to MENU/CATV.
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS TABLE 1.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III and GJ II Remote CLU-692GR and CLU-681GR CATV Brand Press SELECT and this button General Instrument Hamlin Jerrold Pioneer Regal Scientific Atlantic Viewstar Zenith 0/1/2/3/8 4 0/1/2/3/8 7 4 6 9 5 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. (Fig.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the Video Cassette Recorder, Video Disc Player 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.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO VCR or STEREO VIDEO DISC PLAYER 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) Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT "R" of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the "INPUT (AUDIO/R)" jack (Fig. 1). Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT "L" of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the "INPUT (AUDIO/L)" jack (Fig. 1).
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to REAR panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. • If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT TRANSMITTER BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Open the battery cover of the Remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the cover with your finger. a) Push the batteries towards the spring and lift them out. b) Replace old batteries with two new "AA" size (SUM-3) batteries or equivalent. c) Match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. d) Replace the cover. CAUTIONS 1.
ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1800-448-2244 fro your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For Alaska and Hawaii, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office. Accessories chart illustration CAUTION: The television stands Model SP313G/SP314G and Model SP350G are designed for use only with Hitachi TV Model 31DX22B.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) • 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.
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Features: • Super Fine Picture Quality 650 Lines Horizontal Resolution • Genius Remote Controls many VCR brands and cable boxes • P-in-P Functions for 31KX41K • Full Function Menu On-Screen Display • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • Closed Caption Decoder • VCR storage on 31KX41K Inputs: • Power input....................................AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption.......................116W • Power Consumption (maximum).....155W • Antennal input impedance.....
HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE 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 made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.