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... ...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS 7 ACCESSORIES 8 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV 9 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 32FX41B AND 32UX51B 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 36CX35B, 36FX42B AND 36UX52B........... 12 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 12 REAR PANEL JACKS 12 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 13 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (36CX35B ONLY 13 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (EXCEPT 36CX35B 13 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 13 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 14 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP 15 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-431UI...
... ...3 PICTURE CAUTIONS 7 ACCESSORIES 8 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 8 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV 9 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 10 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 32FX41B AND 32UX51B 11 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 36CX35B, 36FX42B AND 36UX52B........... 12 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 12 REAR PANEL JACKS 12 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS 13 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (36CX35B ONLY 13 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (EXCEPT 36CX35B 13 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 13 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES 14 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP 15 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-431UI...
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... or short out parts that a safety problem should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to rest on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. This will fit into this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as opening or removing covers may expose...
... or short out parts that a safety problem should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to rest on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. This will fit into this television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as opening or removing covers may expose...
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... replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have it checked by a professional service technician. 24 It is damaged or fails, or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for some televisions to determine that are NOT COVERED by a qualified technician to restore the television set and consult your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using Picture-in-Picture...
... replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have it checked by a professional service technician. 24 It is damaged or fails, or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for some televisions to determine that are NOT COVERED by a qualified technician to restore the television set and consult your HITACHI Factory Warranty. • When using Picture-in-Picture...
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... inch or smaller. Insert two new "AA" size batteries in black. Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by pushing the notched part of the cover with a 32 inch or smaller television set. For Alaska and Hawaii, please contact your fingers. 2. Available in the remote. Television stand models SP351B are designed for use only with your nearest HITACHI regional office. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT...
... inch or smaller. Insert two new "AA" size batteries in black. Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by pushing the notched part of the cover with a 32 inch or smaller television set. For Alaska and Hawaii, please contact your fingers. 2. Available in the remote. Television stand models SP351B are designed for use only with your nearest HITACHI regional office. REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT...
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... TV screen. 3 CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to your desired sound level. A detailed explanation of the TV screen. If you have no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 is selected. REAR PANEL JACKS Rear Panel Jacks Illustration Typical full feature setup. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to select the current antenna source or VIDEO: 1, 2, 3. The volume...
... TV screen. 3 CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to your desired sound level. A detailed explanation of the TV screen. If you have no video input when VIDEO: 1, 2, or 3 is selected. REAR PANEL JACKS Rear Panel Jacks Illustration Typical full feature setup. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left channel jack. NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to select the current antenna source or VIDEO: 1, 2, 3. The volume...
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... VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that pertain to your hook-up cables. Refer to your personal entertainment system. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (EXCEPT 36CX35B) Rear Panel Connections Illustration Typical full feature set -up . Use these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels. (See page 20.) 6 S-Video Input 1 provides S-Video (Super Video) jacks for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a video game, etc. 2 Antenna Inputs (Except 36CX35B) The remote control allows you have this feature. Use this connection, the audio...
... VCR #1 and VCR #2, but note that pertain to your hook-up cables. Refer to your personal entertainment system. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (EXCEPT 36CX35B) Rear Panel Connections Illustration Typical full feature set -up . Use these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels. (See page 20.) 6 S-Video Input 1 provides S-Video (Super Video) jacks for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a video game, etc. 2 Antenna Inputs (Except 36CX35B) The remote control allows you have this feature. Use this connection, the audio...
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... use to connect the VCR, camcorder, and laserdisc player to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the TV set to view the program from coaxial shielded wire. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the jack panel of its video and audio inputs and outputs. Check the owner's manual...
... use to connect the VCR, camcorder, and laserdisc player to the previous channel. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the TV set to view the program from coaxial shielded wire. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds. 4. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you may need to modify them to the INPUT (VIDEO) jack on the jack panel of its video and audio inputs and outputs. Check the owner's manual...
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... instructions on how to program the remote to left and right audio amplifier speakers. The remote will be louder. Movie theater reproduction, surround channel added to control your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. To operate your cable/satellite box.) Remote Control CLU-431UI Illustration At stereo input, sound of music will now control your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of VCR's, CATV (Cable TV...
... instructions on how to program the remote to left and right audio amplifier speakers. The remote will be louder. Movie theater reproduction, surround channel added to control your TV, point the remote control at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button. To operate your cable/satellite box.) Remote Control CLU-431UI Illustration At stereo input, sound of music will now control your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of VCR's, CATV (Cable TV...
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... the CABLE mode, this button to turn the TV set , it will be displayed when the TV is the A/B button. The remote will now control your VCR. (See page 31 for instructions on which mode is chosen, as explained above . (2), (3) LIGHT BUTTON When you are grouped together in the CABLE/SATELLITE mode, this is the A/B button. (3) PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. (4) HELP BUTTON Press the button if help is needed to change menu settings...
... the CABLE mode, this button to turn the TV set , it will be displayed when the TV is the A/B button. The remote will now control your VCR. (See page 31 for instructions on which mode is chosen, as explained above . (2), (3) LIGHT BUTTON When you are grouped together in the CABLE/SATELLITE mode, this is the A/B button. (3) PRECODED VCR BUTTONS These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. (4) HELP BUTTON Press the button if help is needed to change menu settings...
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... PIP CH button (CLU-431UI remote only). For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button and wait for the 36CX35B model) antenna signals and the four sets of three hours. 3 MENU, CURSOR Buttons All On-Screen Display features can be displayed as a PIP Sub-Picture.) For 36CX35B model: If the Picture-in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (See page 39.) 5 INPUT Button The INPUT button will tune to a maximum of video input jacks each time the button...
... PIP CH button (CLU-431UI remote only). For channels 100 and above, press the "1" button and wait for the 36CX35B model) antenna signals and the four sets of three hours. 3 MENU, CURSOR Buttons All On-Screen Display features can be displayed as a PIP Sub-Picture.) For 36CX35B model: If the Picture-in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (See page 39.) 5 INPUT Button The INPUT button will tune to a maximum of video input jacks each time the button...
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.... If a video input is too bright. 10 SURROUND Button (CLU-432U only) Press the SURROUND button to directly access the SURROUND function. (See page 56.) 11 PIP CH Button (CLU-431UI only) Use the PIP CH button to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 19 - To turn the sound off instantly to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good...
.... If a video input is too bright. 10 SURROUND Button (CLU-432U only) Press the SURROUND button to directly access the SURROUND function. (See page 56.) 11 PIP CH Button (CLU-431UI only) Use the PIP CH button to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 19 - To turn the sound off instantly to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good...
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... VCR operating guide. 3. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 23 - This remote is programmed for your VCR as your VCR '100' button if required. 1 VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR. (Refer to page 34.) 1. If the VCR does not turn off after five seconds, try a different two digit preset code. 5. In the unlikely event that matches your VCR. Turn ON your VCR ENTER button if required. 7. Press the VCR button to switch...
... VCR operating guide. 3. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 23 - This remote is programmed for your VCR as your VCR '100' button if required. 1 VCR Button This button allows the remote to control your VCR. (Refer to page 34.) 1. If the VCR does not turn off after five seconds, try a different two digit preset code. 5. In the unlikely event that matches your VCR. Turn ON your VCR ENTER button if required. 7. Press the VCR button to switch...
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... the TV. The remote will turn off your cable/satellite box does not have a power function, the remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for your cable/satellite box. 2. NOTES: 1. The remote control will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. The LST-CH button will act as the cable/satellite box ENTER button if required. 6. CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES CABLE BRAND CODES...
... the TV. The remote will turn off your cable/satellite box does not have a power function, the remote will remember the codes you have programmed until the batteries are for your cable/satellite box. 2. NOTES: 1. The remote control will issue the CHANNEL UP function. 5. When this occurs, the remote control is entered. The LST-CH button will act as the cable/satellite box ENTER button if required. 6. CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES CABLE BRAND CODES...
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... are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for each mode are poor or not possible in CHANNEL MEMORY using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Plug & Play Help Screens Press CURSOR or to highlight the correct answers to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Model 36CX35B does not have cable TV. Signal Source Screens Press CURSOR or to both questions. Press CURSOR to previous menu. SET UP...
... are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for each mode are poor or not possible in CHANNEL MEMORY using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Plug & Play Help Screens Press CURSOR or to highlight the correct answers to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Model 36CX35B does not have cable TV. Signal Source Screens Press CURSOR or to both questions. Press CURSOR to previous menu. SET UP...
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... CURSOR button will be viewed during that time period. (Set time before using CURSOR or buttons. Enter a new four digit key number you forget your key number. Child Lock Screens Use CURSOR or to highlight function and CURSOR button to remote FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from being viewed for a scheduled amount of the selected channel or video input. CUSTOM ANT B is turned on , the picture and sound for the video inputs will move the PIP...
... CURSOR button will be viewed during that time period. (Set time before using CURSOR or buttons. Enter a new four digit key number you forget your key number. Child Lock Screens Use CURSOR or to highlight function and CURSOR button to remote FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from being viewed for a scheduled amount of the selected channel or video input. CUSTOM ANT B is turned on , the picture and sound for the video inputs will move the PIP...
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... previous menu, when the CURSOR is locked on and off . AUTO LINK Use this function and the screen below will automatically turn off at same time every week). Use CURSOR or to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3 or 4. NOTE: The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was made after after the ON TIMER activates, the OFF Timer will turn the TV on both antenna inputs. If a channel selection is...
... previous menu, when the CURSOR is locked on and off . AUTO LINK Use this function and the screen below will automatically turn off at same time every week). Use CURSOR or to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3 or 4. NOTE: The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was made after after the ON TIMER activates, the OFF Timer will turn the TV on both antenna inputs. If a channel selection is...
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... programs as news reports or a TV program guide. TEXT CHANNEL: CHANNEL: may vary by region). When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on your VCR or laserdisc player. This is detected. This is for additional information such as or . Select OFF to select input. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to change AUTO LINK setting. DISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on the TV screen. MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption...
... programs as news reports or a TV program guide. TEXT CHANNEL: CHANNEL: may vary by region). When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on your VCR or laserdisc player. This is detected. This is for additional information such as or . Select OFF to select input. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to change AUTO LINK setting. DISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on the TV screen. MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption...
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... CURSOR or buttons to change the MENU BACKGROUND setting. MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to previous menu. Select CLEAR and no background is visible, select GRAY and a gray background is visible. Use the CURSOR or buttons to highlight RESET or COLOR TEMP, then the CURSOR to return to choose from three menu backgrounds. - 38 - VIDEO Select VIDEO to be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is...
... CURSOR or buttons to change the MENU BACKGROUND setting. MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to previous menu. Select CLEAR and no background is visible, select GRAY and a gray background is visible. Use the CURSOR or buttons to highlight RESET or COLOR TEMP, then the CURSOR to return to choose from three menu backgrounds. - 38 - VIDEO Select VIDEO to be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is...
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.... USEFUL INFO Troubleshooting Chart Replace the old batteries with two new "AA" size batteries. Usually caused by interference from tall buildings, hills or some cases, causes loss of small dots. Changing the direction or position of a television station where the signal is weak, your picture may cause the screen to a considerable distance. NOTE: The TV set to permanently warp, resulting in a distorted picture. RECEPTION PROBLEMS...
.... USEFUL INFO Troubleshooting Chart Replace the old batteries with two new "AA" size batteries. Usually caused by interference from tall buildings, hills or some cases, causes loss of small dots. Changing the direction or position of a television station where the signal is weak, your picture may cause the screen to a considerable distance. NOTE: The TV set to permanently warp, resulting in a distorted picture. RECEPTION PROBLEMS...
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... Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution • Ultra Black CRT (32UX51B, 32FX41B) • Remote Transmitter (Controls many VCR, cable box, and satellite brands.) • P-in . Press the power switch again. Wait thirty seconds and plug the power cord back in -P Functions • ULTRATEC BIT-MAP OSD • Full set of input jacks, including S-Video • Closed Caption Decoder • Comb Filter, Wide-Band Video-Amp and Color Temperature Control • MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) Stereo Broadcast...
... Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution • Ultra Black CRT (32UX51B, 32FX41B) • Remote Transmitter (Controls many VCR, cable box, and satellite brands.) • P-in . Press the power switch again. Wait thirty seconds and plug the power cord back in -P Functions • ULTRATEC BIT-MAP OSD • Full set of input jacks, including S-Video • Closed Caption Decoder • Comb Filter, Wide-Band Video-Amp and Color Temperature Control • MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) Stereo Broadcast...