IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 27AX4B 27AX3B 27AX0B 1 HITACHI SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE Your new HITACHI COLOR TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. We recommend that you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV set for the first time. This television receiver will display television closed captioning ( accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 3 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET ................................................................................................. 11 ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ............................................................................................................. 11 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ..................................................
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow all warnings and instructions marked on TV set. 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING: POWER SOURCE: This TV set operates only on AC 120 volts 60 Hz. To prevent fire or shock hazard, connect this TV set to 120V AC 60Hz (house current) ONLY. Never connect the TV to 50 Hz or DIRECT CURRENT POWER SOURCES. This TV set is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the receptacle only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the receptacle, try reversing the plug.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS NOTE: Model number and serial number are indicated on the back cover of the TV set. HITACHI SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER CAUTION: * Read all of these instructions. * Save these instructions for later use. * Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television receiver. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI television receivers.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard. 5 Do not attempt to service this television set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11-2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use this television set near water... for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc. • Never expose the set to rain or water.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions, do not attempt any further adjustment. Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician. 23 Whenever the television set is damaged or fails, or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for service, unplug the set and have it checked by a professional service technician.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a TV game, etc. 1. VHF (75 ohm) antenna/CATV When using a 75 ohm coaxial cable system, disconnect the VHF adaptor from the VHF 75 ohm receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 ohm receptacle 2.
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET 1. If an outdoor antenna/CATV is to be used, disconnect the indoor antenna. Do not leave both the indoor and outdoor antennas/ CATV connected at the same time, since ghosting and poor reception may result. 2. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANT. MIXER of VHF adaptor. 3. The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by the cable company.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS LOCATION OF CONTROLS Details are described on the page shown by the number attached to the part name (example: ). Front view illustration Rear view illustration NOTE: For 27AX0B (S-in Video not available.
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 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 following examples. Front panel connections illustration NOTE: • Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the played back picture may be abnormal. • If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.
HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS TURNING THE SET ON - POWER BUTTON Push the POWER BUTTON to turn the set ON. (To turn the set OFF, push the POWER BUTTON again.) VOLUME CONTROL - VOLUME CONTROL Push the right side ( : UP ) of the VOLUME BUTTON to make the sound louder, and the left side ( : DOWN ) of the VOLUME BUTTON to make the sound softer. Variation of the volume is displayed in the lower part of the screen by the color bar. (Fig.
PICTURE CAUTIONS PICTURE CAUTIONS When using TV games, computers and similar products with your TV, keep the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse.
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) (MODEL 27AX4B) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) (MODEL 27AX4B) In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Color TV, the new Genius Remote control is designed to operate different types of VCR's (also abbreviated VTR) and different types of CATV converters (cable boxes) with one touch. Basic operation buttons are grouped together in one area.
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) (MODEL 27AX3B) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) (MODEL 27AX3B) In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Color TV, the new Genius Remote control is designed to operate different types of VCR's (also abbreviated VTR) and different types of CATV converters (cable boxes) with one touch. Basic operation buttons are grouped together in one area.
REMOTE CONTROL CLU-264 (MODEL 27AX0B) REMOTE CONTROL CLU-264 (MODEL 27AX0B) This remote control transmitter operates only on TV functions. To operate your TV, read the description for each remote control button beginning on page 13. Remote control Illustration TV EXCLUSIVE BUTTONS These will always control the TV.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. Remote control illustration POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. RECALL button When you want to check the channel being received, or if it has a stereo (ST) or second audio (SA) program, press the "RECALL" button. You can also check the time, and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set. (These functions are explained in the MENU SET UP section beginning on page 16.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. Enter a "0" first for channels 1 to 9. Use the "100" button for channels 100 and higher. Channel selection may also be performed by pressing channel up ( ) or down ( ) NOTE: THE TV MAY NOT RECEIVE SOME CHANNELS IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE CORRECT AIR/CABLE MODE. SEE PAGE 17.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. The word "MUTE" will not be displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is on. LAST CHANNEL (LST-CH) button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE buttons (For Model 27AX4B only) See separate section on pages 27, 28 for a description. LIGHT button (For Model 27AX4B only) When you are in a dark room, press this button to light up the volume and channel buttons.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) -SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) Press MENU, 1, and ENTER to display 3 of the -SET UP- Functions. There are a total of 8 -SET UP- Functions. Use the CURSOR UP or DOWN to scroll through the functions, or use the number buttons to highlight a function. The functions in purple can be selected by pressing ENTER. To exit the on-screen display, press MENU or RECALL.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) Use the CURSOR UP or DOWN to highlight the function to change, press ENTER to change the function, and press MENU to exit. NOTE: The word MUTE will not be displayed if the DISPLAY is ON. If you do not have sound, make sure MUTE is not set. • INITIAL SETTING Select -SET UP- and -INITIAL SETTINGS- when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR UP / DOWN or a NUMBER from the remote to highlight the functions desired.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) AIR/CABLE- select to CATV2. • AUTOPROGRAM This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) buttons. If the MENU button is pressed while the autoprogramming function is engaged, programming will stop. See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) to select letters. Press the CURSOR , Press the CURSOR , to change position. Press CHANNEL , or the number buttons to select and label additional channels. Press MENU to exit. The (*) represents a blank space. Select CANCEL to erase a CHANNEL CAPTION. • PROGRAM LIST This function allows you to view which channels are labeled in CHANNEL CAPTION (NAME), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN) and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK).
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) Press the CURSOR , buttons for TIMER SET: ON or OFF and MODE: 1 SHOT (one time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV will turn on at the same time every day). Press the number buttons to select the CHANNEL the TV will tune to when the TV automatically turns on. Press the CURSOR buttons to set the ON TIME. Press ENTER after each selection. Your choice will appear in "blocked" letters. Press MENU to start. Repeat the previous steps to select and set the OFF TIMER.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) The asterisk (*) represents a blank space. When finished with your message press ENTER. Press the CURSOR and ENTER buttons to set the functions shown in the same way as you set the OFF TIMER. Press MENU to start. FIVE beeps will be heard when the AUTOMATIC MESSAGE is displayed. Examples: Use this message function to remember to take daily vitamins, or use the 1 SHOT to remember to call a friend.
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) If you forget your key number, use the factory code 777 to erase your key number. This will reset the key number back to the factory preset 000. • VOLUME CORRECTION Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four TV channels that sound loud compared to other TV channels. Press MENU, 1, ENTER, 8, ENTER to display VOLUME CORRECTION. Press the CURSOR , to select volume level. Press ENTER to set the volume level. Press MENU to exit.
-PICTURE- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) -PICTURE- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) PICTURE PROGRAM is for your preferred settings - contrast, color, etc. Press MENU, 2, ENTER to display the -PICTURE- PROGRAM functions. • PICTURE PROGRAM You can have two settings, PREFERENCE or use the factory PRESET settings. Press MENU, 2, ENTER to select the PICTURE PROGRAM. Press MENU, 2, ENTER, 2, ENTER, to select PRESET. Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments.
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) -SOUND- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) Press MENU, 3, ENTER to display the -SOUND- functions. SOUND PROGRAM is for your preferred settings - balance, bass and treble. SOUND PROGRAM is used to improve the sound quality. • SOUND PROGRAM You can have two sets of settings, PREFERENCE, or use the factory PRESET settings. Press MENU, 3, ENTER, 1, ENTER to select the SOUND PROGRAM. Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments.
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) will allow you to select STEREO (a stere broadcast), SA (second audio) program which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc., or MONO (monaural sound) used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast. The sources received will be displayed below the channel number. The source you select will be displayed to the left of the channel number. See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received).
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (27AX4B ONLY) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (27AX4B ONLY) P IN P BUTTON The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. You can watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program (TV or tape) and vice versa with this feature. P-IN-P BUTTON: Press the "P in P" button and a sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen. To remove the sub-picture from the screen, press the button a second time.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (27AX4B ONLY) FREEZE BUTTON: If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the "FREEZE" button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return to motion, press the button again. FREEZE BUTTON WITHOUT A SUB-PICTURE: Press this button without a sub-picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing. Press this button again to return to normal viewing.
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B and 27AX3B) USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B and 27AX3B) • To operate your VCR, point the Genius remote at the remote sensor of the VCR. The Genius remote is designed to operate different types of VCR's. You must first program the Genius remote to match the remote system of your VCR (Refer to Table 1 on page 31). (1) Turn ON your VCR. (2) Set the Multi-page switch on the Genius remote to VCR.
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B and 27AX3B) USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B and 27AX3B) • To operate your cable box, point the Genius remote at the remote sensor of the cable box. The Genius remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes. You must first program the Genius remote to match the remote system of your cable box (Refer to Table 2 on page 31). (1) Turn ON your cable box.
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B and 27AX3B) TABLE 1.
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B and 27AX3B) TABLE 2.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote transmitter, connect the system as shown below. (Fig. 1) NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound level using the volume control on the remote transmitter of the TV set.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the Video Cassette Recorder, Video Disc Player and Video Camera 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 its video and audio inputs and outputs. The following connection diagrams are offered as suggestions.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO VCR or STEREO VIDEO DISC PLAYER Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the "INPUT (VIDEO)" jack on the TV set. (Fig. 1) Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT "R" of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the "INPUT (AUDIO/R)" jack (Fig. 1). Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT "L" of the VCR or the Video Disc Player to the "INPUT (AUDIO/L)" jack (Fig. 1).
ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1800-448-2244 fro your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For Alaska and Hawaii, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office. CAUTION: The television stands Model SP291G and Model SP292B are designed for use only with Hitachi TV Models 27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon lamps, electrical drills and other electrical appliances. • GHOSTS: Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects.
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting chart
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Features: • Super Fine Quality 600 Lines Horizontal Resolution • Dark Tint Picture Tube (27AX4B and 27AX3B) • Genius Remote (27AX4B and 27AX3B) Controls many VCR brands and cable boxes • Full Function Menu On-Screen Display • Full Set of Input Jacks, including S-Video (27AX4B and 27AX3B) • Closed Caption Decoder • Picture-in-Picture (27AX4B) • Comb Filter, Wide-Band Video-Amp and White Control • MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) Stereo Broadcast Reception • Surround Sound
SPECIFICATIONS • Height (in.) 22 7/8 • Width (in.) 27 1/16 • Depth (in.) 20 3/16 • Weight (lbs.) 89.0 22 7/8 27 1/16 20 3/16 89.0 22 7/8 27 1/16 20 3/16 88.0 NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice.
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