IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 31KX39K 31GX31B 31DX21B 31DX11B 1 HITACHI 39KX39K SOLID STATE COLOR TV 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 3 POWER SOURCE: .............................................................................................................................. 4 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET ................................................................................................. 11 INSTALLATION ................................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow all warnings and instructions marked on TV set. 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 POWER SOURCE: This Hitachi color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current. Insert the power cord plug into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. CAUTION: POWER SUPPLY CORD TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 set 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 • 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 to servicing personnel. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 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.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET INSTALLATION ANTENNA Unless your TV set 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 is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, the indoor antenna may be sufficient.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one 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.
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.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS information on connecting your hook-up cables.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS LOCATION OF CONTROLS Details are described on the page shown by the number attached to the part name (example: ). Front view illustration Rear view illustration 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 connections illustration NOTE: • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks.
HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS POWER BUTTON TURNING THE SET ON Push the POWER BUTTON to turn the set ON. (To turn the set OFF, push the POWER BUTTON again.) VOLUME BUTTON 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.
PICTURE CAUTIONS CHANNEL BUTTON CHANNEL SELECTION Channel selection may be performed by pressing either the CHANNEL BUTTON UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). When pressing the right side ( : UP ) of the CHANNEL BUTTON, : DOWN ) of the the next higher channel is selected. When pressing the left side ( CHANNEL BUTTON, the next lower channel is selected. The No. of the channel to which the TV is tuned is displayed in the upper right of the screen. (Fig. 2) The channel No. selected is displayed for approx.
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 control is designed to operate different types of VCR's (also abbreviated VTR) and different types of CATV (Cable TV) 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.
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) Click to see Multi-Page Windows of CLU-851GR THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) 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-681GJ without P-in-P) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) 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. Remote controls illustration Detailed explanation of the circled numbers on the following pages. 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. You can also check the time, and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set.
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. The "ENTER" button will set features to your preference. CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. Enter a "0" first for channels 1 to 9. Use the "100" button for channels 100 and higher. Channel selection may also be performed by pressing channel up ( ) or down ( ) NOTE: THE TV MAY NOT RECEIVE SOME CHANNELS IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE CORRECT AIR/CABLE MODE. SEE PAGE 20.
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. 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. 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 (Not available on Model 31DX11B) See separate section on page 27 for a description.
-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 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 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.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. 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.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (ABC, PAY1, CMDY, etc.). 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 (one time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV will turn on at the same time every day). Press the number buttons to select the CHANNEL the TV will tune to when the TV 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.
-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 will reset the key number back to the factory preset 000. Use the channel , additional channels. buttons while still in CHILD LOCK to set or cancel the lock on • 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.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (EXCEPT 31DX11B) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (EXCEPT 31DX11B) 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 (EXCEPT 31DX11B) moves one step counter-clockwise every time the "SHIFT" button is pressed. 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.
-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 display the -PICTURE- PROGRAM functions. Press MENU, 2, ENTER to select the PICTURE PROGRAM. 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.
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments. BALANCE - This function will control the left, 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 controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. • SOUND SETTING Use the sound settings to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening conditions.
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS • SURROUND OFF: Use this for normal stereo/mono broadcasts. ON: Listener is surrounded by many sound sources such as a sporting event, etc. NOTE: Some TV systems do not transmit optimum audio channel separation which can reduce the effectiveness of the SURROUND function.
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 34 or Table 3 on page 35). (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 34 or Table 4 on page 35). (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.
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Vector Research Video Concepts Wards Yamaha Zenith VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL 0 / VOLUME 3/5 TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GR III Remote CLU-851GR. Press SELECT and this CATV brand button General Instrument 0/1/2/3 Hamlin 4 Jerrold 0/1/2/3 Magnavox 9 Panasonic 8 Philips 9 Pioneer 7 Regal 4 Scientific Atlantic 6 Viewstar 9 Zenith 5 TABLE 3.
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Mitsubishi Montgomery Wards NEC Panasonic Pentex Philco Philips Pioneer ProScan Quasar RCA Realistic Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sony Sylvania Tashiko Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith 7 CHANNEL 9 6 1 4/6 4/6 1 2 6 1/2 6 / 9 / CHANNEL 9 7/8 1/9 CHANNEL 5 / VOLUME / VOLUME 4/6 0 6 1/8 CHANNEL 9 3/5
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (31GX31B ONLY) TABLE 4.
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (31GX31B ONLY) 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.) 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. 4.
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS (31GX31B ONLY) 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. 6. 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 it does not operate correctly, repeat from step 1. 7.
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. (Fig. 1) NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound level using the volume control on the remote transmitter of the TV set.
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).
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT NOTE: • 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 TRANSMITTER BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT Open the battery cover of the Remote transmitter by pushing the notched part of the cover with your finger.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT CAUTIONS 1. If your television set is 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.
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 CAUTION: The television stands Model SP313G and Model SP350G are designed for use only with Hitachi TV Models 31GX31B, 31DX11/21B.
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.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting chart
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Features: • Super Fine Quality 650 Lines Horizontal Resolution • Dark Tint CPT for 31GX31B • Genius Remote (Controls many VCR brands and cable box brands) • Full Function Menu On-Screen Display • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video • Closed Caption Decoder Inputs: • Power input....................................AC 120V, 60Hz • Power Consumption (operating) 31GX31B.......................135W Other models...................116W • Power Consumption (maximum) 31GX31B.....
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.
