Page 2 - IMPORTANT; WARNING; POWER SOURCE; or; CC
2 IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this Color Television. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 f...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; Read all of these instructions.; SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT; Save these instructions for later use.; YOUR HITACHI COLOR TELEVISION; Follow all warnings and instructions marked
3 IMPORTANT 1. This television set is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug(a plug having one blade wider thanthe other.) This plug will fit into thepower outlet only one way. This is asafety feature. If you are unable toinsert the plug fully into the outlet, tryreversing the plug....
Page 4 - Picture Burn Prevention; PATTERN BURN may develop over a long period of time.; Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material
IMPORTANT 4 PICTURE CAUTIONS Picture Burn Prevention ¥ Continuous on-screen displays such as video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, andother fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to television receivers. Such PATTERN BURNSconstitute misuse and are NOT COV...
Page 5 - ACCESSORIES; PARTS NAME; REMOTE CONTROL; 2V TELEVISION STAND
5 ACCESSORIES CAUTION: Color television stand model SP316B or SP317B is designed for use only with a 32 inch or smallercolor television set. Television stand model SP351B is designesd for use with a 36 inch or smallertelevision set. Use of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generi...
Page 6 - Open the battery cover of the remote control by; BOTTOM VIEW
6 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT CAUTION: 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 thewall outlet. 2. Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, et...
Page 7 - BEST
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV 7 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...
Page 8 - HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS; 00-Ohm Twin Lead Connector; Consult your dealer or service store for the; To outdoor or CATV cable; Antenna Connections
8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phonoconnectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from moststores that sell audio/video produc...
Page 9 - FRONT PANEL CONTROLS; OPEN DOOR
9 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 10.See page 22 and 24 for MENU, CURSOR, and EXIT button operations. PUSH POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL + MENU INPUT CURSOR Power Button Channel Buttons Volume Buttons POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL + INPUT EXIT MENU CURSOR INPUT/...
Page 10 - Press this button to turn the TV on or off.
10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. VOLUME Level Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. INPUT/EXIT Button Press this button to select t...
Page 11 - FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS
11 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: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the picture that isplayed b...
Page 12 - REAR PANEL JACKS; receive 480i signal only.; REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION
12 REAR PANEL JACKS B R ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO (MONO) L / R VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPO-NENTVIDEO Y P P AUDIO (MONO) L / R VIDEO L R INPUT 1 AUDIO TO HI-FI INPUT 2 VHF/UHFANTENNA TERMINALS AUDIO TO HI-FIOUTPUT TERMINALS Y-P B -P R INPUTS INPUTTERMINALS S-VIDEOINPUT B R VHF/UHFANTENNA TERMINAL AUDIO ...
Page 15 - TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS; AUDIO AMPLIFIER; CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER; EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
15 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 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 adjustthe sound using the remote...
Page 16 - CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES; Before Operating External Video Source; after approximately eight seconds.
16 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, laserdisc player to your TV set is dependent on the model andfeatures of each component. Check the owner s manual of each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs. The following ...
Page 17 - CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER; approximately eight seconds.; HITACHI MODEL; V R L; BACK OF VCR
17 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played backwill be abnormal if the connection is loose. If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. CONNECTING A S...
Page 18 - CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2.; Press the INPUT button to return to the previous source.
18 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 below. 2. Connect the cable from the PB OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (P...
Page 19 - AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP
19 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP S U R R O U N D R E Q U I R E D O P T I O N A L E F F E C T F E AT U R E C O N N E C T I O N C O N N E C T I O N O F F R e c e i v e m o n o a n d s t e r e o s o u n d . O N , - - S u r r o u n d c h a n n e l a d d e d t o l e f t a n d r i g h t a u d i o a m p l i f i e r s...
Page 20 - THE REMOTE CONTROL; PRECODED VCR/DVD BUTTONS; EXIT BUTTON
20 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different typesof VCRs, DVD, CATV (Cable TV), and satellite converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in onearea. To operate your TV, ...
Page 21 - HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV
21 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VOLUME, MUTE buttons Use these buttons to obtain thedesired sound level. CLU-431UG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 INPUT SLEEP VOL CH POWER TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR PIP SWAP MOVE FREEZE HELP TV/VCR MUTE EXIT LAST CH REC C.S. RECALL MENU PIP CH MENU, CURSOR buttons Use these...
Page 22 - TV POWER button; MINA
22 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. SLEEP button Press this button to display the SLEEP TIMER in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent press of this button willadd 15 minutes to the timer, up to a maximum of thre...
Page 23 - TAKA; OR; STEREO
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 23 INPUT button32GX01B and 36GX01B models The INPUT button will select between antenna signal and the video inputs. 32UX01S and 36UX01S models The INPUT button will select between both antenna signals and the video input; if the Sub-picture is on, and the mai...
Page 24 - EXIT button; CHANNEL ID
24 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ▲ ▲ VOLUME 8 ▲ ▲ MUTE 8 ▲ ▲ SOFTMUTE 8 MUTE MUTE VOLUME, MUTE buttons Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the...
Page 25 - Do not incorporate Dual Tuner technology.; Main Picture
25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (32UX01S AND 36UX01S) 32/36UX01S models only. The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. You can watch aTV program while viewing other programs from the antenna source or any of the video inputs.Your HITACHI...
Page 26 - SWAP button; Gray background; Green color; MOVE button; MOVE
26 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (32UX01S and 36UX01S) SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the Sub-Picture, press the SWAP button. Gray background SWAP VIDEO: 1 PIP ANT A 31 Green color ANT A 31 PIP VIDEO: 1 Gray background Green color NOTE: The SWAP function will...
Page 28 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS; The INPUT button will act as your VCR 100 button if required.; Operating the precoded function for your VCR.; PRECODED VCR BUTTONS; EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons
28 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS NOTES: 1. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCR s code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, please consult your VCR...
Page 29 - USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS; precoded into the remote.; Operating the precoded function for your DVD Player.; The remote will now control you DVD Player.; PRECODED DVD buttons; EXCLUSIVE TV buttons
29 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS NOTES: 1. If your DVD Player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your DVD Player s code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your DVD Player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, pl...
Page 30 - been precoded into the remote.; Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box.; PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE Box buttons
30 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS NOTES: 1. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your cable/satellite box s code has not been precoded into the remote. 2. In the unlikely event that your cable/satellite box cannot be operate...
Page 32 - EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE; Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 32 SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER F A V I D HELP EXIT MENU 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI color TV. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight and select different features. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit...
Page 33 - SET UP
EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 33 SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER F A V I D MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish language. SIGNAL SOURCE Select Antenna or Cable TV. AUTO CHANNEL SET First time set up for channel buttons.CHANNEL MEMORY Channel buttons, add, skip. CHANNEL LIST Check channel name, sc...
Page 34 - SETUP; MENU LANGUAGE; CURSOR
SETUP 34 SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR 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 POWERbutton on the TV set for approximately five secon...
Page 35 - SIGNAL SOURCE; RECEPTION BAND
SETUP 35 SET UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Press CURSOR or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR to return to previous menu. Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left...
Page 36 - to return to previous menu.; AUTO CHANNEL SET; I N S TA L L I N G
SETUP 36 SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you toskip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. After AUTO CHANNELSET pre...
Page 37 - CHANNEL MEMORY
SETUP 37 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 CURSOR to retu...
Page 38 - CHANNEL LIST
SETUP 38 SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have beenadded to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL LOCK(LOCK). Press CURSOR or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous m...
Page 39 - CLOCK SET
SETUP 39 SET UP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. Use CURSOR or to set the time and day. Press CURSOR or to change position. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position. CLOCK SET CURSOR C U R S O R C...
Page 40 - CUSTOM; FAV; C U R S O R
CUSTOM 40 CUSTOM F A V I D CUSTOM FAV ID This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and upto 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected. Press CU...
Page 42 - PARENTAL CONTROL
CUSTOM 42 CUSTOM F A V I D 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 pr...
Page 43 - FAMILY FAVORITES
CUSTOM 43 CUSTOM F A V I D This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you canrename. A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. Press CURSOR to access the second part of the FAMILY FAVORITES menu when the cursor is in th...
Page 46 - TEXT; CLOSED CAPTION
CUSTOM 46 CUSTOM F A V I D 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 possi...
Page 48 - COLOR TEMPERATURE
VIDEO 48 VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings exactly the way you want it and improve picture quality. Use CURSOR or to select function. Use CURSOR to change the function setting. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. COLOR TEMPERATURE Set this to WARM for hotter col...
Page 49 - BASS
AUDIO 49 AUDIO Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers. Use CURSOR or to highlight the function to be adjusted. Press CURSOR or to adjust the function. Use CURSOR or to highlight RESET,...
Page 50 - MTS MODE; INTERNAL SPEAKERS; STEREO SELECTED
AUDIO 50 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 whenreceiving a weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio pro...
Page 51 - VOLUME
AUDIO 51 AUDIO VOLUME CORRECTION use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four channels that sound loud comparedto other channels. Press CURSOR or to highlight one of the four volume corrections, then press CURSOR to select. Press CHANNEL or and number buttons to select a channel. Press...
Page 52 - SURROUND OFF; THEATER; SURROUND
52 THEATER THEATER Press CURSOR or to highlight and change a surround function. Press exit to quit or CURSOR to return to previous menu. SURROUND OFF Use this for normal stereo/mono broadcasts. NOTE: If sound is noisy when a stereo broadcast is received, and the TV is set to the SURROUND mode, decre...
Page 53 - DO; Make sure the TV set is turned OFF when cleaning the TV set.; DO NOT; Do not touch the screen too often.
53 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! CARE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TVAND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL DO Make sure the TV set is turned OFF when cleaning the TV set. 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 beused if th...
Page 54 - RECEPTION PROBLEMS
54 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! 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 telev...
Page 55 - USEFUL INFO; SYMPTOMS; CHECK THESE ITEMS
USEFUL INFO 55 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! 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 THISPROC...
Page 56 - ¥ P o w e r C o n s u m p t i o n ( o p e r a t i n g ); Out
USEFUL INFO 56 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! Features: ¥ Dual Antenna Inputs (32UX01S and 36UX01S models)¥ Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution¥ Remote Transmitter (Controls many VCR, DVD, cable box, and satellite brands)¥ P-in-P Functions (32UX01S and 36UX01S models)¥ EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE OS...
Page 57 - Home Electronics Division; service; DIAL TOLL FREE; days a week, 24 hours a day
USEFUL INFO 57 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! 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 requireservice, a ne...
Page 58 - NOTES
