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36" PC READY COLOR TV
36SDX88B
OPERATING GUIDE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-5
FIRST TIME USE 6-20
THE REMOTE CONTROL 21-31
ULTRATEC ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32-59
USING THE PC READY COLOR
60-70
TV AS A PC MONITOR
PLUG AND PLAY
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
REGULATORY INFORMATION
71-79
USEFUL INFORMATION
SERVICE HOTLINE
FEATURE INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this PC ready color television receiver. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the CAUTION presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK product s enclosure that may be of a sufficient magnitude to DO NOT OPEN constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). The ex
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IMPORTANT IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ¥ Read all of these instructions. YOUR HITACHI PC READY COLOR TELEVISION RECEIVER ¥ Save these instructions for later use. ¥ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the PC ready color television receiver. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI PC ready color television receivers. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you
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IMPORTANT PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 16-2. Note to CATV system installer: 16-1. If an outside antenna is connected to the PC ready color television set, be (Only for PC ready color television sets with CATV sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection reception) This reminder is provided to call CATV against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the system installers attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC National Electrical Code, NFPA No.
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PICTURE CAUTIONS WARNING 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 PC Ready Color Television Receivers. Such PATTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty. This PC ready color television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations, cable companies, and programs from other video sour
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ACCESSORIES Check that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit. 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. PART NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION POWER TV CABLE VCR HELP PIPC TV/VCR H
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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 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 in the remote. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift them out. 3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compartment. 4. Replace the cover. "#!$$ %&'!(!) "#!$$ %&'!(!)
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HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI PC READY COLOR TV ANTENNA Unless your PC ready 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. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture scr
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HOOKUP CABLES 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. F Type 75-
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HOOKUP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one VHF/UHF antenna terminal. The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a TV game, etc. 1. VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV 3. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected 3. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional ANTENNA MIXER to the PC ready When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, Attach an optional ANTENNA MIXER to the TV color TV antenna terminal and connect the cables
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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS INPUT Button Press this button to select the antenna, VIDEO, or PC: RGB Input. Your selection is shown at the top right corner of the screen. NOTE: S-Video input takes priority over Video input. VOLUME Buttons Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the PC ready color TV screen. CHANNEL Buttons Press these buttons until the desired channel appears at the top right corner of the PC ready color TV screen. POWER Butto
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REAR PANEL JACKS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE TV/PC MONITOR AND THE PC BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES. The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc., that have this feature. Use this connection in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the PC ready color TV. Refer to the operating guide of y
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below.
AUDIO TO 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 PC ready color TV set. 16
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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 video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions. However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cab
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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 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 PC ready color TV. 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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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 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 on the PC color ready TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the P /C OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player or SET-TOP BOX to the INPUT 2 B B (P /C ) jack, as shown on the PC ready color TV set below. B B 3. Connect the cable from the P /C OUT or R-Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD pla
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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 54 to 56 for SRS and BBE functions.) The PC ready color television s internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the Audio to HI-FI output on the PC ready color TV. $ 3 ) &'
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