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IMPORTANT - 1 -
HITACHI
QR20861
iHITACHI
SOLID STATE COLOR TV
32FX41B 32UX51B 36FX42B 36UX52B 36CX35B
OPERATING GUIDE
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IMPORTANT - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT........................................................................................................ 3 SAFETY TIPS ...................................................................................................... 3 PICTURE CAUTIONS.......................................................................................... 7 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................... 8 REMO
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IMPORTANT - 3 - IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this iiprojection television. 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. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
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SAFETY TIPS - 4 - • Read all of these instructions. • Save these instructions for later use. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. 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 y
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SAFETY TIPS - 5 - 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel. 9 Do not subject your television to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 11-1 Do not place the television on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
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SAFETY TIPS - 6 - • Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. • Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. • 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 protected against voltage surg
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PICTURE CAUTIONS - 7 - television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television set to normal operation. 21 If your television is to remain unused for a period of time, (such as when going on a holiday), turn the television OFF and unp
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ACCESSORIES - 8 - Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. ACCESSORIES Check that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit (See Part No. below.) 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit). For information regardin
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV - 9 - BOTTOM VIEW CAUTIONS 1. If your television set is to remain unused for a long period of time, for instance when you go on vacation, unplug 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
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS - 10 - suggestions. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 6 to 9 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room. If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will be obtained by placing t
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 32FX41B AND 32UX51B - 11 - Phono Connector S-Video (Super Video) Connector Used on all standard video and audio This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and cables which connect to inputs and laserdisc players with an S-Video feature in place of the outputs located on the television's rear standard video cable to produce a high quality picture. jack panel and front control panel. ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one VHF/UHF antenna term
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 36CX35B, 36FX42B AND 36UX52B - 12 - Front Panel Illustration See pages 24 and 25 for MENU, CURSOR and EXIT button operations. A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 11. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 36CX35B, 36FX42B AND 36UX52B FRONT VIEW Front Panel Illustration See pages 24 and 25 for MENU, CURSOR and EXIT button operations. A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 11. FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 1 INPUT/EXIT Button Press
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TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS - 13 - 1 Antenna Inputs (36CX35B) The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a video game, etc. 2 Antenna Inputs (Except 36CX35B) The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) The antenna output labeled "TO CONVERTER" allows t
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES - 14 - 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 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
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AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP - 15 - CONNECTING A 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 player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player
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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-431UI) - 16 - For 36CX35B, 36FX42B, and 32FX41B only: SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION OFF Receive mono and stereo sound. MUSIC -- At stereo input, sound of music will be louder. Surround channel added to left and right audio amplifier speakers. MOVIE -- Movie theater reproduction, surround channel added to left and right audio amplifier speakers. SIMULATE
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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-432U) - 17 - (1) These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, or cable/satellite box depending on which mode is chosen, as explained above. (2), (3) LIGHT BUTTON When you are in a dark room, press the light button (2) on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in (3). The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if the light button is not pressed again. These buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright. (4) PRECODED VCR B
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 18 - 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 when MENU is pressed. Th
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 19 - Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. 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. 7 LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) Button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) 8 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE See separate section on p
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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 20 - You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other On-Screen Displays. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 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 other programs from the antenna source or any of the video inputs. Your Hitachi Color TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology (except 36CX35B) designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tun