IMPORTANT HITACHI QR20861 iHITACHI SOLID STATE COLOR TV 32FX41B 32UX51B 36FX42B 36UX52B 36CX35B OPERATING GUIDE -1-
IMPORTANT -2- TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT ........................................................................................................ 3 SAFETY TIPS ...................................................................................................... 3 PICTURE CAUTIONS .......................................................................................... 7 ACCESSORIES ...................................................................................................
IMPORTANT -3- IMPORTANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this iiprojection television. 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.
SAFETY TIPS -4- • Read all of these instructions. • Save these instructions for later use. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you.
SAFETY TIPS -5- 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel. 9 Do not subject your television to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface. 10 Unplug this television from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 11-1 Do not place the television on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
SAFETY TIPS -6- • Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material. • Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. • Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register. • Never place the set in a "built-in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation provided.
PICTURE CAUTIONS -7- television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television set to normal operation.
ACCESSORIES -8- Public Viewing of Copyrighted Material Public viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies, as well as programs from other sources, may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program material. ACCESSORIES Check that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material. 1. Remote Control Unit (See Part No. below.) 2. Two "AA" size, 1.5V batteries (For Remote Control Unit).
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV -9- BOTTOM VIEW CAUTIONS 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 the wall outlet. 2. Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Precision parts may be damaged. 3. Do not allow the remote control to become wet and avoid placing it in areas of high humidity. Do not leave it on or near a heater.
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS - 10 - suggestions. The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 6 to 9 feet from the screen. During daylight hours, reflections from outside light may appear on the screen. If so, drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 32FX41B AND 32UX51B Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the television's rear picture. jack panel and front control panel. - 11 - S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs and laserdisc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high quality ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one VHF/UHF antenna terminal.
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 36CX35B, 36FX42B AND 36UX52B - 12 - Front Panel Illustration See pages 24 and 25 for MENU, CURSOR and EXIT button operations. A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 11. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 36CX35B, 36FX42B AND 36UX52B FRONT VIEW Front Panel Illustration See pages 24 and 25 for MENU, CURSOR and EXIT button operations. A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 11.
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS - 13 - 1 Antenna Inputs (36CX35B) The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a video game, etc. 2 Antenna Inputs (Except 36CX35B) The remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-Ohm RF antenna inputs, ANT A and ANT B. ANT A input can be displayed as a main picture or sub-picture. ANT B can only be displayed as a main picture. (ANT B cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES - 14 - NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set. CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, and laserdisc player 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.
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP - 15 - 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 on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/R) jack. 3. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (AUDIO/L) jack. 4. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player.
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-431UI) - 16 - For 36CX35B, 36FX42B, and 32FX41B only: SURROUND FEATURE REQUIRED CONNECTION OFF Q MUSIC Q R -- MOVIE Q R -- speakers. SIMULATE OPTIONAL CONNECTION R EFFECT Receive mono and stereo sound. At stereo input, sound of music will be louder. Surround channel added to left and right audio Q amplifier speakers.
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-432U) - 17 - (1) These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, or cable/satellite box depending on which mode is chosen, as explained above. (2), (3) LIGHT BUTTON When you are in a dark room, press the light button (2) on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in (3). The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if the light button is not pressed again. These buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 18 - Press this button to display the SLEEP TIMER in the lower left corner of the screen. Every subsequent press of this button will add 15 minutes to the timer, up to a maximum of three hours. 3 MENU, CURSOR Buttons All On-Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The MENU button will start the On-Screen Display. The CURSOR buttons will highlight functions or adjust and set different features when MENU is pressed.
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Press the VOLUME up ( ) or down ( - 19 - ) button until you obtain the desired sound level. To turn the sound off instantly to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again or press the VOLUME up ( ) button to restore the sound. 7 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 (PIP) - 20 - You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other On-Screen Displays. PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) 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 other programs from the antenna source or any of the video inputs. Your Hitachi Color TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology (except 36CX35B) designed for improved viewing enjoyment.
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 21 - 1 PIP button (except 36CX35B) Press the PIP button and a sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen. Press the button again to remove the sub-picture from the screen. Use the PIP CH button to select between main and sub-picture tuning control (indicated by the cyan background on the channel numbers).
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) - 22 - 3 SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the SWAP button. NOTE: The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub-picture.) Model 36CX35B does not have ANT B input. 4 MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the MOVE button. The sub-picture moves one step counter-clockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS - 23 - CAUTION: A pattern burn may develop if the sub-picture is left in the same corner permanently. If the PIP feature is used frequently, occasionally shift the sub-picture to a different corner. You may also vary its position using the CURSOR , , , or buttons. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS CLU-432U Illustration CLU-431UI Illustration Operating the pre-coded function for your VCR. This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs.
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS - 24 These buttons are for operating the TV. NOTE: Refer to the instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR. USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS CLU-432U Illustration CLU-431UI Illustration Operating the pre-coded function for your cable/satellite box. This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems.
CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES Century Citizen Colour Voice Comtronics Contec Dae Ryung Eastern Electricord Everquest Focus Garrard GC Electronics Gemini General Instrument Gold Star Hamlin Hitachi Hytex Jasco Jerrold Macom Magnavox Memorex Movie Time NSC Oak Panasonic Paragon Philips Pioneer Popular Mechanics Pulsar RCA Realistic Recoton Regal Regency Rembrandt Runco Samsung Scientific Atlanta Signal Signature SL Marx Sprucer Starcom Stargate Starquest Starsight Sylvania Teleview Texscan Tocom Toshiba Tusa
CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES Unika United Artists United Cable Universal Videoway Viewstar Zenith Zentek VCR BRAND Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai America High Asha Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Brandt Broksonic Calix Canon Capehart Carver CCE Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex Daewoo Daytron Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerex Emerson Fisher Fuji Funai Garrard GE Goldstar Gradiente Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harwood Headquarter Hi-Q Hitachi Jensen JVC 12, 40 37 53 12, 25, 32, 33, 35, 40 51 1
CABLE/SATELLITE, AND VCR CODES KEC Kenwood KLH Kodak Lloyd Lloyd's Logik LXI Magnavox Magnin Marantz Marta Matsushita MEI Memorex MGA MGN Technology Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola MTC Multitech NEC Nikko Noblex Olympus Optimus Orion Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Portland Protec Pulsar Quarter Quartz Quasar Radio Shack Radix Randex RCA Realistic Ricoh Runco Samsung Sanky Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom 08, 23 01, 24, 26 30 22, 23 00 27 30 23 14, 22, 29, 31, 35 45 22, 31 23 22 22 0
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP OSD Shogun Singer Sony STS Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Telefunken TMK Toshiba Totevision Unitech Vector Vector Research Video Concepts Videosonic Wards XR-1000 Yamaha Zenith 45 30 07, 09, 21, 22 02 00, 15, 22, 29, 31 00 01 00, 01 22, 39 00, 22, 23 43 27, 45 15, 16, 20, 37 23, 45 45 16 05, 24 05, 16, 48 45 00, 02, 18, 19, 22, 30, 35, 37, 45, 47 00, 22, 30 24 09, 14, 21 SATELLITE BRAND Hitachi RCA Sony - 28 - CODES 61 62 63 ULTRATEC BIT-MAP OSD 1.
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP OSD Menu Language Choose English, French, or Spanish text. Plug & Play Optimum hook up for your system. 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, scan, and child lock. Clock Set Set before using timer features. Channel ID Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Video ID Label video inputs VCR1, LASER1, etc.
ULTRATEC BIT-MAP OSD Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp. Reset Adjust contrast. Adjust brightness. Adjust color. Adjust tint. Adjust sharpness. Select warm or cool color temperature. Set VIDEO settings to factory preset condition. Bass Adjust bass. Treble Adjust treble. Balance Adjust balance. Reset Set AUDIO settings to factory preset. Advanced Settings Improve sound performance. Volume Correction Lower volume on selected channels.
SET UP - 31 - Calendar Check day, month, year and special events. SET UP Select INITIAL SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR remote to highlight the function desired. or on the NOTE: To see an auto-demonstration of the on-screen displays with HELP text displayed, press and hold the POWER button on the TV set for approximately five seconds. Press the POWER button on the TV again to end the auto-demonstration.
SET UP - 32 - Plug & Play Help Screens Press CURSOR Press CURSOR or to highlight the correct answers to both questions. to display the graphic guide. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to begin AUTO CHANNEL SET. (See page 40.) SIGNAL SOURCE Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. Signal Source Screens Press CURSOR or to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR to return to previous menu.
CUSTOM - 33 - Press EXIT to quit menu. CHANNEL LIST This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (NAME), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK). Channel List Screens Press CURSOR or to review more channels. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. NOTE: For TV models 36FX42B, 32FX41B, 36UX52B, and 32UX51B, if source ANT B is selected, the header should read "Channel List Ant B".
CUSTOM - 34 - CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as a main picture. NOTE: For models 36FX42B, 32FX41B, 36UX52B, and 32UX51B, if ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 39), the CHANNEL ID for both antenna inputs will be the same. VIDEO ID Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs. Press CURSOR Press CURSOR to select the video input to be renamed. or to select letters. Press CURSOR or to change position.
CUSTOM - 35 - ANT B is the main channel. FAMILY FAVORITES (OPERATION) Use this function to tune the main picture to a desired favorite channel. Press the CURSOR button. Select a category heading using CURSOR or buttons. or buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune Use CURSOR , , to that channel. Press EXIT to remote FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen. NOTE: When PIP is displayed, the cursor will not activate the FAMILY FAVORITE menu.
CUSTOM - 36 - SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 39), when a channel is locked, it is locked on both antenna inputs. When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set (see page 43). 4 EVENT PROG. This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week. 4 Event Prog. Screens Press CURSOR Press CURSOR Use CURSOR to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3 or 4. or to select the time the TV will turn on and off. or to change position.
CUSTOM Use CURSOR - 37 - or to select input. Use CURSOR to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 automatically, when a VIDEO input is detected. This is convenient when you want to watch a movie with your VCR or laserdisc player. When REMOTE is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2, 3 automatically, when a VIDEO input is detected and the VCR play button on your remote control is pressed.
VIDEO - 38 - Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. MENU BACKGROUND This function allows you to choose from three menu backgrounds. Use CURSOR or to change the MENU BACKGROUND setting. Select CLEAR and no background is visible, select GRAY and a gray background is visible (no picture can be seen behind menu screen), select SHADED and a light background is visible. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu.
AUDIO - 39 - NOTE: If CONTRAST is selected, you are adjusting CONTRAST. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be selected and adjusted in the same manner. CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture. BRIGHTNESS Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness. COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture. TINT Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural.
AUDIO - 40 - TREBLE This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers. BALANCE This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI FI output. RESET When RESET is selected, press CURSOR to return audio adjustments to factory preset conditions. ADVANCED SETTINGS Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of the TV depending on listening conditions.
THEATER - 41 - VOLUME CORRECTION Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four channels that sound loud compared to other channels. Volume Correction Screens Press CURSOR Press CHANNEL Press CURSOR or or or to highlight one of the four volume corrections, then CURSOR and number buttons to select a channel. to adjust volume level in 5% increments. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to select. to return to previous menu.
INFO - 42 - stadiums, movie theaters, etc. when you set up your speaker system as shown in the section on rear panel connections on page 20. The surround system is most effective with movie and other stereo material that is Dolby Surround encoded, and played on a stereo VCR. Surround sound allows the viewer to enjoy sound which provides a feeling of "presence" from stereo broadcasts and VCR tapes recorded with stereo sound.
INFO - 43 - Press CURSOR Press CURSOR Press CURSOR to select EVENT 1 to 6. to select remainder message. or to select a letter. Press CURSOR or to change position. Highlight the day of first reminder using CURSOR buttons, then press CURSOR Select date of reminder using CURSOR buttons. To erase SPECIAL EVENT, select ERASE EVENT then press CURSOR Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR position. to select. .
CARE OF YOUR HITACHI PROJECTION TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL - 44 - Press CURSOR or to change the month. Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR to return to previous menu. If the clock is not set, you can not use this function and the next screen will appear. NOTE: Dates of SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER will appear blinking. Special event message will be displayed only if current date is within the Day Of First Reminder Specifications as chosen in SPECIAL EVENT REMINDER. (See page 57.
RECEPTION PROBLEMS - 45 - When the batteries run down, remote control operation will become erratic or possibly stop altogether. Replace the old batteries with two new "AA" size batteries. Exposure of the viewing screen to prolonged direct sunlight or heat may cause the screen to permanently warp, resulting in a distorted picture. RECEPTION PROBLEMS • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.
USEFUL INFO - 46 - HITACHI Color Television incorporates advanced power surge protection technology designed to protect against component 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 the power switch (ON/OFF switch) once. 2) If there is still no power, wait 30 seconds and press the power switch again. 3) If there is still no power, unplug the power cord from the wall.
USEFUL INFO - 47 - VHF-Band ------------------------------------ 2 ~ 13 UHF-Band -----------------------------------14~69 CATV Mid Band ------------------------- A-5 ~ A-1 ----------------------------------------------- A-1 Super Band --------------------------------J-W Hyper Band -------------------------------W+1-W+28 Ultra Band ------------------------------ W+29-W+84 • Video------------------------------------------- 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm • S-Video Luminance (Y) ------------------------------- 1.
Back Cover - 48 - contact: Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross, GA 30093 Tel: 770-279-5600 Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St. Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel: 808-839-3621 For TV's purchased in Canada only, please contact one of the Hitachi offices below, should you have any questions regarding service, operation or technical assistance.
