Hitachi 32UDX10S, 36UDX10S - Manuals

5 BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to remove back cover. 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, and pulling thecover off. 2. Insert two new AA size batteries in the remote. When replaci...

6 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 isrecommended for best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interfer...

7 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 sellaudio/video produc...

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS 8 NOTES: 1. Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 is selected. Check the Power Light to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use. 2. To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, pre...

10 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 followingexamples: NOTE: 1. Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture ...

11 REAR PANEL JACKS Antenna Input/Output The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input canbe displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as asub-picture.) T...

12 REAR PANEL JACKS NOTES: 1. DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO to Input 2 when using Y-PBPR input. 2. When using the Y-PBPR input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks. 3. Your component output may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this...

13 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS P B P R DVD Player Stereo System Amplifier Laserdisc player, VCR,camcorder, etc. VCR #2 Cable TV Box Optional, see tipson page 14 VCR #1 Outside antenna orcable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Optional, see tipson page 14 OUTPUT Y P B P R L R HDTV Set-Top ...

14 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS S-VIDEO connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these connectionsin place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature. If your device has only one audi...

15 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCES P B /C B P R / C R R L INPUT Stereo System Amplifier To Audio Input Terminal of External Amplifier MONITOR OUT INPUT 2 INPUT 1 AUDIO (MONO) L R AUDIO L R S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO ANT A TOCONVERTER ANT B AUDIO L R (MONO) S-VIDEO VIDEO Y AUDIOTO HI-FI R L CONNEC...

16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player, DVD player, or HDTV Set Top Box to your TV set isdependent on the model and features of each component. Check the owner’s manual of each component for the location of videoand audio in...

17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 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, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to ...

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to t...

AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP 20 PUSH POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL + MENU INPUT CURSOR Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements.(See page 58 for SRS and BBE functions.) The television s internal speakers. These speakers are ...

21 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-577TSI) In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI color TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different typesof VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basicop...

22 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off when the remote is in TV mode. TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode. VCR button When the VCR button is pressed, it will blink to indi...

23 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV AV1, AV2, AV3 buttons When pressed, each of these buttons will blink to indicate the remote is in Audio/Video mode. (see page 32) SLEEP button Press this button to display the sleep timer in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent pres...

24 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ASPECT button Press this button to quickly change the aspect ratio of the viewable video between 4:3 and 16:9. (See page 55 for more information) COMMERCIAL SKIP (C.S.) button Press this button repeatedly to select channel skip time (30~180 seconds)...

25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTES: 1. If you tune the main channel to a Y-PBPR input, the TV set will automatically turn the PIP sub-picture OFF. 2. When a Y-PBPR input is selected as PIP, it will appear as a blank sub-picture. 3. When main channel is tuned to a Y-PBPR input you will not be able to ...

26 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) NOTES: 1. If no buttons are pressed when in SURF mode, auto-scanning will continuously scan channels in memory. (see pages 40 and 41) 2. If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. 3. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when AN...

27 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address fora mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE ...

28 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 yourVCR. (refer to page 33 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your VCR. 2. Aim the remote cont...

29 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your cable box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the remote to match the remote system ofyour cable box. (refer to page 33) 1. Turn ON your cable box. 2. Ai...

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL SATELLITE RECEIVER FUNCTIONS 30 Operating the precoded function for your satellite receiver. This remote is designed to operate different types of satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match the remote systemof your satellite receiver. (refer to page 33)...

31 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 ofyour DVD player. (refer to page 33 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your DVD pl...

32 Operating the precoded function for your Audio/Video component. This remote is designed to operate different types of Audio/Video component. You must first program the remote to match the remotesystem of your Audio/Video component. (refer to page 33 for pre-codes) 1. Turn ON your Audio/Video comp...

ULTRATEC OSD 34 SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI Projection TV. 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. 4. Press HELP on the re...

ULTRATEC OSD 35 SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER SET UP 1. MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish text. 2. PLUG & PLAY Optimum hook up for your system. 3. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV. 4. AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons. 5. CHANNEL MEMORY Channel b...

SET UP 36 SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK or on the remote to highlight the function desired. NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button onthe TV set for approximately five...

SET UP 38 SET UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press THUMB STICK or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown ...

SET UP 39 SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skipunused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. If two antenna areconnec...

SET UP 40 SET UP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote controlCHANNEL or buttons. Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL or or the number buttons to change the channel. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK t...

SET UP 41 SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been addedto CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL (LOCK). Press THUMB STICK or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to pre...

SET UP 42 SET UP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. Use THUMB STICK or to set the time, date, and year. Press THUMB STICK or to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position. CLOCK ...

SET UP 44 SET UP The COMPONENT SET function is very useful when setting up reception High Definition, Standard Definitionand NTSC signals. Press THUMB STICK or to highlight then press down on THUMB STICK to select Color System (HDTV, SDTV/DVD) Press EXIT to quit menu or THUMB STICK to return to prev...

CUSTOMIZE 47 CUSTOMIZE This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename.A total of 36 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in FAMILY FAVORITES. To rename...

CUSTOMIZE 48 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to display FAMILY FAVORITES selections as sub-pictures or to tune the main picture to adesired favorite channel. Select a category using THUMB STICK or . Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen. This is us...

CUSTOMIZE 49 CUSTOMIZE This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.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. The factory preset...

CUSTOMIZE 51 CUSTOMIZE Use this function to automatically turn the TV on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 when it detects a VIDEO input. Use THUMB STICK to select Video Input. Use THUMB STICK or , then press down on THUMB STICK to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and ...

CUSTOMIZE 52 CUSTOMIZE DISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on or off. MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible....

CUSTOMIZE 53 CUSTOMIZE FIRST TIME TOUR This function introduces you to the First Time Tour Setup Feature, showing you basic TVfunctions as well as helping you set up your TV or Home Theater System. This feature will bedisplayed every time your TV is turned on, unless you set FIRST TIME TOUR to OFF. ...

AUDIO 56 AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Use THUMB STICK or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press THUMB STICK or to adjust the function. When RESET is highlighted,...

AUDIO 57 AUDIO Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions. MTS MODE Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when receivinga weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio pro...

THEATER 58 THEATER Use THUMB STICK or to change THEATER MODES settings. When TV mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 83%, COLOR TEMPERATURE - COOL, LOUDNESS - ON, PERFECT VOLUME - ON, SRS - OFF. When MOVIES mode is chosen, the following are automatically set: CONTRAST - 66...

THEATER 59 AUDIO Based on the principles of the human hearing system, SRS technology delivers and exciting and realistic 3D Sound experience fromjust two external speakers (or) the two internal speakers of your HITACHI Television. If your HITACHI Television is connected to anexternal audio system, S...

60 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO 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 ifthe screen is extremely dirty. Place your television away from extreme heat, humi...

61 RECEPTION PROBLEMS ¥ IGNITION NOISE:Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neonlamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances. ¥ GHOSTS:Ghosts are caused by the television signal follow...

USEFUL INFO 62 HITACHI Color Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect againstcomponent or circuit damage due to external or internal voltage power surges. IF YOUR TELEVISION SHOULD APPEAR TO HAVE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press th...

USEFUL INFO 63 Features: ¥ Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution ¥ Remote (Controls many VCR brands, cable boxes, satellite boxes, and other audio equipment.)¥ High Definition On-Screen Display (UltraTEC BIT-MAP)¥ Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-VIDEO¥ COMPONENT VIDEO: Y-CB/C...

USEFUL INFO 64 Hitachi America, LTD. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154 Hitachi America, LTD.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 Au...