Page 2 - Important; POWER SOURCE; IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; CAUTION; SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Important - 2 - I MP ORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver. POWER SOURCE • This solid state color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz, AC household current. • Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet. • To prevent electric shock, do not use the t...
Page 4 - Introduction; Congratulations On Your New Purchase; Customer’s Record; Care and Cleaning; Plastic Cabinets
Introduction - 4 - I NT RO DUCT IO N Congratulations On Your New Purchase Your new television features all solid state components. It is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It wasthoroughly tested and adjusted at the factory for best performance. In order for you to take full advantage of ...
Page 5 - Installation; Television Location; Remove the battery compartment cover on back of the; Precaution on Battery Use; Batteries must be replaced in pairs.; ry
Installation - 5 - I NSTAL LATI ON Television Location This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options.Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on th...
Page 6 - Antenna/Cable Connections; Incoming Cable from Home Antenna; Other Video Equipment; Typical VHF/UHF Antenna; or
Installation (cont.) - 6 - Antenna/Cable Connections Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an externalantenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended. Antenna must be selected as your signal source. (Refer to the Signal Sourcesection located in the ...
Page 7 - Optional Equipment Connection and Operation; To Audio AMP; Audio/Video Connection; Operation
Installation (cont.) - 7 - Optional Equipment Connection and Operation To Audio AMP Connection (Stereo) • To Audio AMP Connect to an external audio amp auxiliary input for monitoring sound through a stereo system.NOTE: “TO AUDIO AMP” terminals cannot be used for external speakers. Operation - When a...
Page 8 - Cable Box Connection; Connect incoming cable to cable box ANT INPUT.
Installation (cont.) - 8 - Cable Box Connection Operation 1. Connect incoming cable to cable box ANT INPUT. 2. Connect a cable from cable box ANT OUTPUT to TV ANT. Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Connection Use this diagram to connect the DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to the back of your TV. N...
Page 9 - Location of Television Controls; Input Button - Press to select TV or video input.; HITACHI
Location of Television Controls - 9 - L O CATIO N O F T ELEV ISI ON C O NTRO LS Power Button - Press to turn ON or OFF. VOL (Volume) Buttons - Press to adjust sound level. CH (Channel) - Press to select programmed channels. Menu Button - Press to display main menu and access onscreen features or Adj...
Page 10 - Remote Control
Remote Control - 10 - R E MOT E C O NTRO L Mode ButtonsThese buttons allow the remote tocontrol your TV, VCR, or cable boxdepending on which mode button isselected. Channel Buttons Press to select channels. Keypad ButtonsPress desired channel number toaccess channel. Volume ButtonsPress to adjust TV...
Page 11 - Remote Control Quick Reference Functional Key Chart; Key
Remote Control Quick Reference Functional Key Chart - 11 - R EMO TE C ONT ROL Q UICK R EF ERENCE F UNCT IO NAL K EY C HART Key Operates POWER TV CABLE VCR Turns TV On and Off Turns Cable Box On and Off Turns VCR On and Off INPUT TV Selects the TV Input Mode MENU TV Activates and Exits TV Menus TV VC...
Page 13 - Using the Remote to Control VCR and Cable Box Functions; Turn on your cable box.
Using the Remote to Control VCR and Cable Box Functions - 13 - U S ING THE R EMOT E T O C ONT ROL VCR AND C ABLE B O X F UNCTI ONS Operating the Precoded Functionfor Your VCR This remote is designed to operatedifferent types of VCRs. You must firstprogram the remote to match theremote system in your...
Page 14 - VCR and Cable Box Codes Index; Code Index For VCRs; VCR Brand
VCR and Cable Box Codes Index - 14 - VCR AND C ABL E B O X C O DES I NDEX The remote is capable of operating many brands of VCRs and cable boxes. You must first program the remote control tomatch the remote system in your VCR or cable box.NOTE: The remote control memory is limited. Some models of VC...
Page 15 - Menu Selections; Recall; Main Menu; Cursor Button; Menu Language Selection; KXYZ
Menu Selections - 15 - S PECI AL F UNCT IO NS LST-CH - Pressing switches between the last two channels selected from numeric keypad.NOTE: When scanning channels with the CHANNEL or button, pressing the LST-CH buttonswitches between the last two channels scanned. Recall - Press to review: Audio Mode ...
Page 16 - Reset; COLOR -Adjust for desired color intensity.
Menu Selections - 16 - Video Adjustments Reset Use to reset Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast andSharpness adjustments back to a factory preset level. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR or and or to highlight theVideo icon. 3. Press to display the Video Adjustment menu. 4. Press CURSOR or to highlight RESET...
Page 17 - Mode; BASS - To increase or decrease bass response.
Menu Selections - 17 - Audio Adjustments Mode When Audio is broadcast in Stereo or SAP, an On-Screendisplay will appear on initial “Turn On”. The availablechoices will be highlighted. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR or and or to highlight theAudio icon. 3. Press to display the Audio Adjustment menu. 4. P...
Page 18 - Surround
Menu Selections - 18 - Perfect Vol. (Volume) This feature automatically adjusts the volume to maintain acomfortable listening level. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR or and or to highlight theAudio icon. 3. Press to display the Audio Adjustment menu. . 4. Press CURSOR . 5. Press CURSOR or to select ON or ...
Page 19 - Timer Features; Clock Set
Menu Selections - 19 - Timer Features Clock Set Clock (when set) will display onscreen at initial “Turn On”,after a channel change and when pressing the RECALLbutton. The time must be set first in order to operate theEvent Program Timer. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR or and or to highlight the Set-Up i...
Page 20 - Custom Favorites
Menu Selections - 20 - Timer 1 and Timer 2 (cont.) NOTE: To deactivate Program Timer select NO in step 15. Custom Favorites In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES select: • CHANNEL SCAN FAV to enter up to 16 favorite channels. • CHANNEL SCAN ALL to scan all channels when using the CH up/down buttons. 1. P...
Page 21 - Manual Caption
Menu Selections - 21 - Custom Manual Caption This feature allows you to enter the call names of up to 30stations into memory (using up to 4 characters for eachstation). The I.D. name will then display along with thechannel number when changing channels or pressingRECALL. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR o...
Page 22 - Input Label; Lock; Lock Set
Menu Selections - 22 - Input Label This feature is used to label video connections for onscreendisplay of optional equipment. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR or and or to highlight the Custom icon. 3. Press to display the Custom menu . 4. Press CURSOR to highlight CAPTION. 5. Press CURSOR . 6. Press CURS...
Page 23 - Signal Source
Menu Selections - 23 - Set-Up Features Signal Source The proper input mode must be selected for the type ofsignal at the antenna input. • Antenna mode is used when the television is notconnected to a cable TV system, for example whenusing a VHF/UHF antenna (channels 02 - 69). • CATV mode is used whe...
Page 24 - CC on Mute; on the remote control. Press again to delete.; Auto Power On
Menu Selections - 24 - CC on Mute Activate C1-C2 for Closed Captioning display when the remote MUTE button is pressed. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR or and or to highlight the Set-Up icon. 3. Press to display the Set-Up menu. 4. Press CURSOR to highlight CC. 5. Press CURSOR to select NO, C1 or C2. 6. P...
Page 25 - Useful Information; ROUBLESHOOTING; Specifications; Stereo Sound; Symptoms; Channel Capability Chart; BAND; TOTAL CHANNELS
Useful Information - 25 - T ROUBLESHOOTING C HART Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks shown below. Specifications Power Source: 120V CA, 60Hz, Channel Capability: 181 channels (See chart)VHF 2~13, UHF 14~69, Cable 125 channels Video Input Jacks: 1V p-p, 7...
Page 26 - DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day; service; HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
Useful Information - 26 - To locate an authorized HITACHIservice facility in the continentalU.S.A. and Canada, DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day (1-800-448-2244) service ser vic e 800 HITACHI 800 HITACHI HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble fr...
Page 27 - Notes
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