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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1
SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE
27CX21B
32CX32B
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 2 PICTURE CAUTIONS............................................................................................................................... 7 ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................................... 7 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATIO
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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. POWER SOURCE: This HITACHI C
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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 per
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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. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug
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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. 18 For added protection for this television set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
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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. 27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to per
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 8 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. H530021 (Not included, sold separately) CAUTION: Television stand model SP316B and SP317B are designed for use only with a 32 inch or smaller television
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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
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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. Also make sure the
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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 CONTROLS FOR 27CX21B FRONT VIEW Front Panel of 27CX21B See pages 24 and 26 for MENU, C
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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. REAR PANEL JACKS 1 Antenna Inputs The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal T
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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. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, and laserdisc player to
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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. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc play
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THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-362U) 15 Table 1: 32CX32B Only SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION EFFECT OFF 1 2 Receive mono and stereo sound. SIMULATE 1 2 At mono input, sound will be louder. 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 s
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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.
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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, et
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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 VC
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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
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COLOR GRAPHIC GUIDE 20 CABLE BOX BRAND CODES G.I. 09 Jerrold 03, 09, 10, 12, 13, 51 Magnavox 40 Phillips 40 Pioneer 39 Samsung 39 Scientific Atlanta 04, 06, 14, 52 Zenith 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
