IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE 27CX21B 32CX32B 1
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 3 The 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 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 5 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 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.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 27CX21B & 32CX32B CLU-362U Part No. HL00701 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.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV 9 the television from 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 the unit to cease 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: 1. If an outdoor antenna/CATV is used, disconnect the indoor antenna. Ghosting and poor reception may result if both the indoor and outdoor antennas/CATV are connected at the same time 2. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANTENNA MIXER and (VHF or UHF) adaptor. 3. The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by the cable company.
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS FOR 32CX32B 12 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS FOR 32CX32B 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 jacks. If you do not, the picture that is played back may be abnormal.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 13 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below. 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. CONNECTING 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 will be louder. EFFECT MUSIC 1, 2 -- At stereo input, sound of music will be louder. Surround channel added to left and right audio amplifier speakers. MOVIE 1, 2 -- Movie theater reproduction, surround channel added to left and right audio amplifier speakers.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 16 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 will 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 ( ) button to restore the sound. MUTE will remain displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is turned off. 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. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 28. Remote Control Illustration 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. Turn on your VCR. 2.
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 will 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 GUIDE CABLE BOX BRAND G.I. Jerrold Magnavox Phillips Pioneer Samsung Scientific Atlanta Zenith 20 CODES 09 03, 09, 10, 12, 13, 51 40 40 39 39 04, 06, 14, 52 00, 64 COLOR GRAPHIC GUIDE 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.
COLOR GRAPHIC GUIDE MENU LANGUAGE SIGNAL SOURCE AUTO CHANNEL SET CHANNEL ADD/DEL CHANNEL LIST 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 OPTIONS Block channel picture & sound.
SETUP 22 or Use CURSOR to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. SETUP SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press CURSOR or CURSOR or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU to return to previous menu.
SETUP 23 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 ) buttons.
SETUP 24 Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL ADD/DEL using CURSOR , and number buttons and then add or erase using the CURSOR Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR or , CHANNEL or button. 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 or to view more channels.
CUSTOMIZE Use CURSOR Press CURSOR 25 or buttons to set the time and AM or PM. to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. CUSTOMIZE 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. Press CURSOR Press CURSOR Press CHANNEL or to select letters. to change character position. or , to select and label additional channels.
CUSTOMIZE 26 Select ERASE ID to erase a CHANNEL ID. An "ARE YOU SURE?" display will appear on the screen to confirm your choice. NOTE: CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture. FAMILY FAVORITES 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 Use CURSOR 27 or to highlight function and CURSOR 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. When TV TIME OUT is turned on, you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time period.
CUSTOMIZE 28 Select CHANNEL and press CHANNEL turns on. Press CURSOR or to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically to exit channel setting. or to highlight then CURSOR Press the CURSOR day), or WEEKLY (once a week). Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to select mode: ONCE (one time only), DAILY (every 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 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. or Use the CURSOR Press CURSOR or to highlight the function to be adjusted. 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 30 Use the CURSOR Press CURSOR or or to highlight the function to be adjusted. to adjust the function. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR 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 channel, then use the CURSOR or to change the level. 3. To erase a channel from volume correction, select channel 00 and press MENU. 4. The volume level will change from 50% to 100% in increments of 5%. AUDIO FOR MODEL 32CX32B SURROUND 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 33 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). INFO CENTER 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.
USEFUL INFO 34 USEFUL INFO 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 27CX21B 32CX32B 23 1/32 26 11/16 27 1/4 31 1/16 20 3/16 22 33/64 88 132 NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice. 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.
