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- Page 1 Solid State Color TV 32GX01B 32UX01S OPERATING GUIDE F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER TAR ¤ As an E Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has deternimed that this NERGY TAR ¤ product meets the E NERGY 36GX01B 36UX01S IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...
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Page 2: Power Source
CAUTION: The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that MODIFICATIONS: are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user s warranty. POWER SOURCE This Color Television is designed to operate on 120 Volts 60Hz, AC current. Insert power cord into a 120 Volt 60Hz outlet. -
Page 3: Important Safeguards
Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section 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. -
Page 4: Picture Cautions
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 television receivers. Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. ¥... - Page 5 2. Two AA size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest HITACHI Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For Alaska please contact your nearest HITACHI regional office.
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Page 6: Remote Control Battery Installation
1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers. 2. Insert two new AA size batteries for the remote control. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. -
Page 7: How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Color Tv
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV ANTENNA Unless your color TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. -
Page 8: 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 and the length of each cable. -
Page 9: Front Panel Controls
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 32UX01S and 36UX01S models only. Power Button Channel Buttons POWER CH - A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 10. See page 22 and 24 for MENU, CURSOR, and EXIT button operations. POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL +... -
Page 10: Front Input Jacks
NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO Source is selected. Press the INPUT button until the normal broadcast picture appears. (See page 23) If the picture does not appear, the power is OFF. -
Page 11: Front Panel Jacks And Connections
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: INPUT 3 VIDEO L/MONO AUDIO NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the picture that is played back may be abnormal. -
Page 12: Rear Panel Jacks
32/36UX01S ANT A INPUT 1 S-VIDEO (MONO) VIDEO TO CONVERTER AUDIO (MONO) VIDEO ANT B AUDIO COMPO- NENT VIDEO INPUT 2 AUDIO TO HI-FI VHF/UHF AUDIO TO HI-FI ANTENNA TERMINALS OUTPUT TERMINALS Antenna Inputs 32GX01B and 36GX01B models The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for Normal TV, Cable TV (CATV), video games, etc. 32UX01S and 36UX01S models The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. - Page 13 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (32UX01S and 36UX01S) Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B INPUT OUTPUT Optional, see tips on page 15 Cable TV Box VCR #1 Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. INPUT 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO...
- Page 14 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (32GX01B AND 36GX01B) OUTPUT DVD Player, Laserdisc player, etc. Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VHF/UHF INPUT 1 S-VIDEO VIDEO (MONO) AUDIO (MONO)
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Page 15: Tips On Rear Panel Connections
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S-Video connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. COMPONENT: Y-P B P R connections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players. connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. -
Page 16: Connecting External Video Sources
The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player 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 video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. - Page 17 If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. INPUT 1 S-VIDEO (MONO) VIDEO AUDIO S-VHS OUTPUT BACK OF VCR HITACHI MODEL or similar model...
- Page 18 CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2. 1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown below. 2. Connect the cable from the P B OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (P B ) jack, as shown below. 3.
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Page 19: Audio System Setup
AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. (See page 52 for SURROUND functions.) The television s internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the Audio to HI-FI output on the television. SURROUND REQUIRED FEATURE... -
Page 20: The Remote Control
In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, DVD, CATV (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area. -
Page 21: How To Use The Remote To Control Your Tv
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 22 to 24. TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set On or Off PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (32/36UX01S Only) See separate section on pages 25,26, 27 for a detailed description. - Page 22 TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. SLEEP button Press this button to display the SLEEP TIMER in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to the timer, up to a maximum of three hours. MENU, CURSOR buttons All On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons.
- Page 23 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV INPUT button 32GX01B and 36GX01B models The INPUT button will select between antenna signal and the video inputs. 32UX01S and 36UX01S models The INPUT button will select between both antenna signals and the video input; if the Sub-picture is on, and the main picture is chosen with the PIP CH, the main picture will alternate between the video inputs and both antenna sources by every press of the INPUT button, if the Sub-Picture is chosen with the PIP CH, the Sub-Picture will alternate between the video inputs and Antenna A source by every press of the input button.
- Page 24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE).
- Page 25 TV program while viewing other programs from the antenna source or any of the video inputs. Your HITACHI Color TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and Sub-Picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.
- Page 26 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (32UX01S and 36UX01S) SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the Sub-Picture, press the SWAP button. ANT A 31 PIP VIDEO: 1 NOTE: The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub-picture).
- Page 27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (32UX01S and 36UX01S) 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 the picture to motion, press the FREEZE button again.
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Page 28: Using The Remote To Control Vcr Functions
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded 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. - Page 29 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your DVD Player. This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD Players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your DVD Player. (refer to page 31) 1.
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Page 30: Using The Remote To Control Cable Box/Satellite Functions
Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of your cable/satellite box. (refer to page 31) 1. - Page 31 General Instrument ......30 Hitachi ........29 Hughes .
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Page 32: Easy Graphic Guide
SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI color TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight and select different features. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. - Page 33 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. CHANNEL MEMORY SET UP CHANNEL LIST CLOCK SET CHANNEL ID. VIDEO ID. F A V PARENTAL CONTROL Block channel picture and sound. FAMILY FAVORITES CUSTOM 4 EVENT PROGRAM CLOSED CAPTION...
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Page 34: Menu Language
SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR the function desired. SET UP MENU NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds. -
Page 35: Signal Source
SETUP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. SIGNAL SOURCE F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER M EN U L AN GU AG E S IG N AL SOU R CE ANT E NNA A UTO CH A NN EL SET CAT V 1... -
Page 36: Auto Channel Set
SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to AUTO CHANNEL SET skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER ME N U LAN GU A GE S IG NA L S OU RC E AU TO C H AN N EL S ET... -
Page 37: Channel Memory
SETUP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER M E N U L AN GU AGE S IG NA L SO UR C E CHA NNE L 03 A U TO C H AN NE L SE T E RA SE... -
Page 38: Channel List
SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been CHANNEL LIST added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL LOCK (LOCK). F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER CHA N N EL L I ST ANT A... -
Page 39: Clock Set
SETUP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. CLOCK SET T O S E T T IM E SET UP SET UP C L OC K S ET - - : - - A M S UN TO MENU BAR TO QUIT M E N U... - Page 40 F A V CUSTOM This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CUSTOM Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up CHANNEL ID. to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected.
- Page 41 CUSTOM VIDEO ID. Use this feature to give a name to any of the video inputs. F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER C HANNEL ID. V IDE O ID. P A RENTA L CONTROL F AMILY FAVORITES 4 EVE NT PROGRAM C LOSE D CAPTION TO MENU BAR...
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Page 42: Parental Control
F A V CUSTOM This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input. PARENTAL CONTROL It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set. The code to enter PARENTAL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number. - Page 43 CUSTOM This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can FAMILY FAVORITES rename. A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. (MENU) F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER C HA NNEL ID.
- Page 44 F A V CUSTOM Use this function to tune the main picture to a desired favorite channel. FAMILY FAVORITES (OPERATION) FAM ILY FAVORIT E S CURSOR FAM ILY FAVORIT E S Press the CURSOR button. Select a category using CURSOR Use CURSOR buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel.
- Page 45 CUSTOM This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. 4 EVENT PROG. F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 4 E VENT P RO G R A M - - -- A M T V ON - - -- A M T V OF F - - C H AN N EL...
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Page 46: Closed Caption
F A V CUSTOM Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video CLOSED CAPTION which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER... - Page 47 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. VIDEO CURSOR CONT RAST BRIGHTNESS COL OR TINT MENU SHA RPNESS RES ET COL OR TEMPERATUR E M E N U Use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press the CURSOR buttons to adjust the function.
- Page 48 VIDEO COLOR Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings exactly the way you want it and improve picture quality. TEMPERATURE SET UP CUSTOM CURS OR C ONT R AST BR IG HTN ESS C OL OR MENU T I NT SH ARPN ESS R ESET C OL OR T EM PERA TURE...
- Page 49 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO CU RSOR B A S S T R E B L E B A L A N C E R E S E T MENU A D V A N CE D V O L U M E...
- Page 50 AUDIO ADVANCED Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. SETTINGS CURSO R F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO AD VA N CE D S ET TINGS S TE RE O M ON O S EC OND AUDIO PROGRAM I N TE RNA L SPE A K ERS...
- Page 51 AUDIO use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four channels that sound loud compared VOLUME to other channels. CORRECTION C UR SO R F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER B ASS T REB LE B ALANCE CH L EVEL RE SET...
- Page 52 THEATER Use this function to choose picture settings for a true home THEATER experience. THEATER SURROUND Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance. C UR SO R MENU F A V SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO S UR R OU ND OF F TO MENU BAR...
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Page 53: Care Of Your Hitachi Color Tv And Your Remote Control
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL Make sure the TV set is turned OFF when cleaning the TV set. Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. -
Page 54: Reception Problems
The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from NOTE: the TV set to a considerable distance. ¥ 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. -
Page 55: Useful Info
3. If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back in. Press the power switch again. This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Color Television. No color... - Page 56 Features: ¥ Dual Antenna Inputs (32UX01S and 36UX01S models) ¥ Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution ¥ Remote Transmitter (Controls many VCR, DVD, cable box, and satellite brands) ¥ P-in-P Functions (32UX01S and 36UX01S models) ¥ EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE OSD ¥...
- Page 57 Home Electronics Division 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. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance.
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