Hitachi 20SA3B, 27CX25B, 27CX5B, 27CX6B Operating Instruction

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SOLID STATE COLOR TV

OPERATING GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-5

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FIRST TIME USE 6-17

THE REMOTE CONTROL 18-31

EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 32 - 45

USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX

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IMPORTANT

Your new HITACHI COLOR TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance ifyou follow the instructions in this manual. We recommend that you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFE- GUARDS" notice before turning on your TV set for the first time.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver.

The lightning flashwith arrowheadsymbol, within an equilateraltriangle,is intendedtoalerttheusertothe

,_ RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

DO NOTOPEN

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

presenceofuninsulated"dangerous voltage"within the product'senclosure that may be of sufficient

magnitudeto constitutea risk of electricshockto persons.

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Intendedtoalertthe usertothepresenceofimportant

operatingandmaintenance(servicing)instructionsin the literatureaccompanyingtheappliance.

NOTE:

POWER SOURCE:

This HITACHI color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current. Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TELEVISION'S PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE.

I NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning, (B orl_), in accordance with

• There are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver.

• Model number and serial number are indicated on back side of the set.

paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.

SAFETY TIPS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

* Read all of these instructions YOUR HITACHI TELEVISION RECEIVER * 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. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this folder illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit

to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television receiver.

Please fill out your warranty card at once and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should

be discovered in your model of product.

FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY

1 This television 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 power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully

into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to 8

replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

2 When the power cord or plug is damaged or

frayed, unplug this television set from the wall '_ _

outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 9

3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords

as this can result in fire or electric shock.

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the I_ _,._v'

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.

Do not attempt to service this television set your- self as opening or removing covers may expose

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Never push objects of any kind into this television set through cabinet slots as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the television set.

If the television set has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged, unplug this televi-

sion set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

I1liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to

qualified service personnel.

Do not subject your television set to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface.

Unplug this television set from the wall outlet before cleaning . Do not use liquid cleaners or

aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning,

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Do not place this television set on an unstable

cart, stand, or table. The television set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and

serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufac- turer, or sold with the television set. Wall or shelf

mounting should follow the manufacturer's in- structions, and should use a mounting kit ap-

proved by the manufacturer.

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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. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug the set

from the wall outlet and refer to servicing person- nel.

13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight)

does not shine directly on the screen.

14 Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust

inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists.

The set has slots, or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes, to provide reliable opera-

tion of the receiver, and to protect from overheat- ing. These openings must not be blocked or

covered.

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

Never place the set in a "built-in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation is provided.

SAFETY TIPS

PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET

16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the televi-

sion 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. 70-1975, provides information with respect to proper

grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION OF YOUR SET

This television set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking

label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. For television sets

designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.

NECNATION_ELECTR_C_COOE

ANTENNA

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6ROONC_INGCONDUCTORS (NECSECTION81021)

GROUNDINGCONDUC'rORS

POWERSERVICEGROUNDING ELECTRODESYSTEM (NECART25OP_ H)

grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis- charge unit, size of grounding conductors, loca-

tion of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrode, and requirements for the

grounding electrode.

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Note to CATV system installer:

(Only for the television set with CATV reception) This reminder is provided to call the CATV sys-

tem installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper ground-

ing and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sys-

tem of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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.

For added protection for this television set du ring a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and

unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will

prevent damage due to lightning and power-line surges.

If the television set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, unplug this

television set from the wall outlet a nd refer servic- ing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only

those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other con-

trois may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to re-

store the television set to normal operation.

When going on a holiday: If your television set is to remain unused for a period of time, turn the

television set "off' and unplug it from the wall outlet.

IF THE SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY

If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operat-

ing instructions, do not attempt any further ad- justment. Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician.

FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION

25 DO not use attachments not recommended by the

television set manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement

parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unau-

thorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

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.

It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when

being turned on or off. Ifthe snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and

consult your dealer or service technician.

Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to per- form routine safety checks to determine that the

television is in safe operating condition.

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PICTURE CAUTIONS

Continuous on-screen displays such as

video games, stock market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other

fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause per-

WARNING

manent damage to color television receiv-

ers. Such "PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your

Hitachi Factory Warranty.

When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently

in one corner of the screen or a "pattern burn" may develop over a long period of time.

This Color television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies and programs from other video sources.

Public viewing may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program.

ACCESSORIES

Check to make sure 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 Contol Unit)

For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest HITACHI Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. ForAlaska and Hawaii, please contact your nearest

HITACHI Regional office.

PART NAME

270X6B

CLU-415UI

REMOTE TRANSMITTER

27CX25B/20SA3B

CLU-414UI

REMOTE TRANSMITTER

27CX5B

CLU-412U

REMOTE TRANSMITTER

27V TELEVISION STAND

SP271B

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,_CAUTION: The television stand model SP271B is designed for use only with HITACHI TV models 27CX5B,

27CX6B, and 27CX25B. Use with other television equipment may result in instability, causing

possible injury.

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT

Open the battery cover of the remote transmitter by

pushing the notched part of the cover with your

fingers.

Insert new "AA" size (SUM-3) batteries or equiva- lent for the Genius Remote. When replacing old batteries, push them towards the springs and lift

them out.

3. Match the (+) and (-) marks in the battery compart- ment.

4. Replace the cover.

BOTTOM VIEW

CAUTIONS

1. Ifyour television set is to remain unused for a long period of time, for instance, when you go on a vacation, unpiug the television set from the wall outlet.

2. Do not subject the Remote Transmitter to shocks such as dropping it on the floor, etc. Precision parts may be damaged.

3. Do not allow the Remote Transmitter to become wet and avoid placing itin areas of high humidity. Don't leave it on or near a heater. Excess heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation.

4. If the batteries become exhausted, Remote Control operation may become erratic or stop altogether. Replace the old batteries with fresh "AA" (SUM-3) types.

NOTES

1. The channel No. indication, volume indication and OFF TIMER indication are not displayed simultaneously.

2. To operate your TV, point the Remote Transmitter at the remote sensor of the TV.

HOW 1O SL1 UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV

ANTENNA

Unless your TV Jscu_, _uctedto a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for the best performance. However, ifyou are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient.

LOCATION

Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Also, be sure that

the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the cover of the set.

To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where

temperatures can become excessively hot. For example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc.

VIEWING

The major benefit of the HITACHI Color Television is its

viewing screen. To see this screen at its best, test various

locations in the room to find the best spot for viewing. The

drawings give several 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.

If the TV's audio output will be connected to a Hi-Fi system's external speakers, the best audio performance will be obtained by placing the speakers equidistant from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the picture screen center. For best stereo

separation, place the external speakers at least 4 feet from the side of the TV. Place the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Differences in room

sizes and acoustical environments will require some ex- perimentation with speaker placement for best perfor-

mance.

I _CAUTION:

The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the TV picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close to the television. Move the speakers away from the TV until there is no picture distortion.

HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS

Most video/audio connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required bythe various components. Also make sure the cables are the correct length.

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300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector

This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an

antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

"F" Type 7b-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the

antenna jack on the television.

Phono Connector

Used on all standard video and audio cables which con- nect to inputs and outputs located on the Television's front

and rear jack panels.

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

These sets are equipped with one VHF/UHF antenna terminal. The 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, disconnec

the VHF adaptor from the VHF 75 ohm receptacle and

connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF

75 ohm receptacle.

To outdoor antenna or CATV cable

VHF/UHF

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Coaxial Cable 75Ohm L_l! .O_FAdapte r

S-Video (Super Video) Connector This connector is used on camcorders, VCR's, and laser disc players with an S-Video feature in place of the standard video cable to produce a high-quality picture.

3. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected

Attach an optional ANT.MIXER to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT. MIXER.

(RearofTV Set) VHF/UHF

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2. VHF (300 Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300 ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, disconnect the (VHF or UHF) indoor antenna leads from screws of the (VHF or UHF) adaptor, and connect outdoor (VHF or UHF) antenna leads to these screws of a (VHF or UHF) adaptor.

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Notes:

1. If an outdoor antenna/CATV is to be used, discon- nect 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 and (VHF or UHF) adaptor.

3. The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by

the cable company.

_FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 27CX5B, 27CX6B, AND 27CX25B

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MENU ._1 • • • • See Page 23.

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A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. (example: (_)).

NOTE: The "Program Icon", "Clock Icon" and Channel Memory Menu in "Set Up" are not displayed using the Front

Menu Key. This feature uses the numbered buttons which are not in the front panel and the CH UP/DOWN button is disabled at Menu Function. For complete Menu Icon, use the remote control supplied.

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FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 20SA3B

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A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. (example: t_).

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FRONI HANI:::L CONTROLS

AVX (Audio/Video) Selector Press this button to select the current antenna source or VIDEO: 1. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen.

Q VOLUME Level

Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen.

CHANNEL Selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen.

Q POWER Button

Press this button to turn the TV on or off.

NOTE: Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned "OFF" if there is no video input when VIDEO is selected.

Ifyou have no input to VIDEO, press the AVX button until the normal broadcast picture appears (See page

23). If a picture does not appear, the power is "OFF".

REMOTE CONTROL Sensor Point your Remote at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc.

REAR PANEL JACKS

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Q VHF/UHF ANTENNA TERMINAL

Q S-VIDEO INPUT (except 20SA3B)

Q Antenna Inputs

The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a TV game, etc.

Audio/Video Input

The "AVX" (Auxiliary video) button will step through each video source and the current antenna input each time it is pressed. Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCR's, camcorders, laser disc players, video games, etc.

Q Audloto HI-Fi

These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo system amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television's remote control.

(_ S-Video (except 20SA3B)

Input 1 provides S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability.

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

The S-Video connection is provided for high performance laser discs, VCR's, etc., that have this feature. Use this connection in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.

If your device has only one audio output (mono sound), connect it to the left audio jack on the TV.

Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

_.__ Outside antenna or

_ _-_2-way signal splitter

cable TV coaxial cable

Optional, see tips on page 13.

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OUTPUT

Stereo System Amplifier

Typical full feature set-up. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.

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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

in Fig. 1.

(REAR OF SET) OUTPUT

AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL

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EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER

SPEAKERS SPEAKERS

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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

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.

However, you may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components and features. For best performance, video and audio cables should be made from coaxial shielded wire.

Before Operating External Video Source

The input mode is changed every time the AVX button ispressed as shown below. Connect External source tothe INPUT terminal, then press the AVX button as necessary to view the input source.

INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER

(Antenna)

_[ VIDEO VIDEO

(Input)

(S-in)

NOTE:

When TV is set to "VIDEO" and a video signal is not received from VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of the TV (i.e., VCR/Video Disc Player, etc. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the screen will be grey-blue.

CONNECTING MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR VIDEO DISC PLAYER

1. 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)

2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or Video Disc Player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack. (Fig. 1)

3. Press the AVX button to view the program from the VCR or Video Disc Player. The mode "VIDEO" disappears automatically after approximately 8 seconds.

4. Press the AVX button to return to the previous channel.

5. See Below. Video Cassette Recorder

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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)

4. Press the AVX button to view the program from the VCR or Video Disc Player. The mode "VIDEO" disappears automatically after approximately 8 seconds.

5. Press the AVX button to return to the previous channel.

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NOTE:

Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to REAR panel jacks. If you do not the picture that is played back may be abnormal.

If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable.

THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-415Ul)

In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types of VCR's and CATV (Cable TV) converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.

To operate your TV, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button on the remote. The remote will now control your TV.

To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. The remote will now control your VCR.

To operate your Cable Box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the Cable Box and press the CABLE button on the

remote. The remote will now control your cable box.

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These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, or Cable Box depending on which mode is

chosen, as explained above.

TV/VCR BUTTON

When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode, this is the TVNCR button. When the remote is in the

CABLE mode, this is the A/B button.

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RESET BUTTON

Press RESET to return video and audio to factory

settings.

LIGHT BUTTON

When you are in a darkroom, press this button on thet-,.side of the remote to light up the buttons shown in (,,_. 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.

THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-414Ul)

In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed tooperate different types of VCR's and CATV (Cable TV) converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.

To operate your TV, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button on the remote. The remote will now control your TV.

To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. The remote will now

control your VCR.

To operate your Cable Box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the Cable Box and press the CABLE button on the

remote. The remote will now control your cable box.

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These buttons allow the remote to control your TV,

VCR, or Cable Box depending on which mode is chosen, as explained above.

TV/VCR BUTTON

When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode, this is the TVNCR button. When the remote is in the CABLE mode, this is the A/B button.

PRECODED VCR BU'FFONS

These buttons always transmit the chosen precoded

VCR codes.

RESET BUTTON

Press RESET to return video and audio to factory settings.

LIGHT BUTTON

When you are in a darkroom, press this button on the side of the remote to light up the buttons shown

('_). 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.

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THE REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-412U)

Inaddition to controlling all the functions on you r HITACHI Color TV, the new remote is designed to operate different types

of VCR's and CATV (Cable TV) converters with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.

To operate your TV, point the remote at the remote sensor of the TV and press the TV button on the remote. The remote will now control your TV.

To operate your VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. The remote will now control your VCR. To operate your Cable Box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the Cable Box and press the CABLE button on the

remote. The remote will now control your cable box.

These buttons allow the remote to control your TV,

VCR, or Cable Box depending on which mode is chosen, as explained above.

TV/VCR BUTTON

When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode, this is the TV/VCR button. When the remote is in the

CABLE mode, this is the A/B button.

RESET

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PRECODED VCR BUTTONS

These buttonsalways transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes.

RESET BUTTON

Press RESET to return video and audio to factory settings.

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV

A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. (example: (_).

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POWER Button

Press this button to turn the -I-Vset on or off. If a message is set, it will be displayed when the TV is first turned on. (See page 42.)

RECALL Button

When you want to check the channel being received, or if it has a stereo (ST) or second audio program (SAP), press the RECALL button.

You can also check the time, and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set. (See page 41 .)

CHANNEL Channel and CAPTION_ _/ S Antenna Source

ON TIMER_ .ON 7:00 PM 10:15_ TIME

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If a video input is used:

VideoInput

VIDEO

(S-in)

You can also use the RECALL button to quickly clear many of the other On-Screen Displays.

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV

MENU, ENTER,

All the on-screen display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons.

The "MENU" button will start or exit the on-screen display.

The "CURSOR" buttons will highlight functions or adjust different features.

The "ENTER" button will set features to your preference.

Q HANNEL SELECTOR Buttons

Enter two or three numbers to select channels. Enter a "0" first for channels 1 to 9. For channels over 100, press 1 and wait for 2 seconds before pressing the last two digits of the channel.

Channel selection may also be performed by pressing channel ( _IL ) or down (V).

I NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct AIR/CABLE mode. See page 34.

AVX Button

The AVX (Auxiliary Video) button will select between the antenna signal and the video input jacks each time the

button is pressed. If the Picture-in-Picture (PinP) is on, the AVX will not select to any source signal. (See page 30.) Model 27CX25B does not have PINP function.

CURSOR Buttons

ESPN STEREO 28

ST/SA

27CX5B, 27CX6B, 27CX25B

AVX

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ST/SA

AVX

20SA3B

AVX

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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV

Q VOLUME, MUTE Buttons

Press the "VOLUME" up ( A, ) or down ( V ) 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 ( A ) button to restore the sound.

MTV STEREO 28

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The word "MUTE" will remain displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is turned off.

VOLUME

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.)

PRME STEREO 28

STtSA

LST-CH

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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (CLU-414UI does not have a PINP function.)

See separate section on page 25 for a description.

LIGHT Button (CLU-412U does not have a light button.)

Whenyou are in a dark room, press this button to lightup the volume and _hatlne{bufir0n_. Tt_e(l'gh_wl((s_ayon

for about 8 seconds if no buttons are pressed. The buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright.

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)

The Picture-in-Picture feature isconvenient when you want to watch more than one plograrn at the same time. You can watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program (TV or tape) on the video inputs.

Back of TV

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P-IN-P BUTTON

Press the "P IN P" button and sub-picture appears in one corner of the screen. Press the button a second time to remove the sub-picture from the screen. The TV channel will always be either the main picture or the sub-picture.

Main Picture

NEWS STEREO _ 31

ST/SA

PIP

Sub-Picture

NEWS STEREO

SWAP BUTTON

If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the "SWAP" button.

NEWS STEREO 31

ST/SA

SWAP

I NOTE: Model 27CX25B and 20SA3B do not have P-IN-P function. J

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)

Q HIFT BUTTON

To move the sub-picture to allother colneJ, press the "SHIFT" button. The sub-picture moves one step counterclockwise every time the "SHIFT" button is pressed.

SHIFT

FREEZE (FRZ) BUTTON

Ifyou wish tofreeze the sub-picture, press the"FRZ" 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 (FRZ) BUTTON WITHOUT A SUB-PICTURE (QUICK FREEZE) Press this button without a sub-picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing, Press this button again to

return to normal viewing. The SWAP button will not work with this FREEZE function,

FRZ

,/_CAUTION: A pattern burn develop if the sub-picture is left in the same corner permanently. If the PIP

1. Only sound from the main picture can be heard.

2. P-IN-P will not work with a CHILD LOCK channel as the main picture but it will be displayed as a Sub-Picture.

I OTE:

3. When the "P-in-P" button is pressed, the sub-picture will appear in the same position as previously set.

feature is used frequently, occasionally shift the sub-picture to a different corner.

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS

A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. (example: (_).

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS

Operating the pre-coded function for your VCR

This remote is designed to operate different types of VCR's. You must first program the remote tomatch the remote system

in your VCR. (Refer to page 31 .)

1. Turn on your VCR.

2. Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR.

3. Press the VCR button to switch to the VCR pre-coded mode.

4. While holding down the VCR button, enter the 2 digit preset code that matches your VCR as shown on page 31. The remote will turn off your VCR when the correct 2 digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your VCR. If the VCR does not turn off after 5 seconds, try a different 2 digit preset code.

5. The remote will now control your VCR.

NOTES:

1. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, this means that your VCR's codes have

not been precoded into the remote.

2. In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, consult your VCR operating guide.

3. The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control. After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above.

4. If your VCR does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function.

VCR BUTTON

This allows the remote to control your VCR by setting it to VCR mode.

PRECODED VCR BUTTONS

These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes. For some VCR's, you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program.

Q EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS

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.

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS

A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages. (example:(_).

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Operating the pre-coded function for your cable box

This remote isdesigned to operate different types of Cable Boxes. You must firstprogram the remote to match the remote

system in your cable box. (Refer to page 31.)

1. Turn on your cable box.

2. Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box.

3. Press the cable box button to switch to the cable box pre-coded mode.

4. While holding down the CABLE button, enter the 2 digit preset code that matches yourcable box as shown on page

31. The remote will turn off your cable box when the correct 2 digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your cable box. If the cable box does not turn off after 5 seconds, try a different 2 digit preset code.

5. The remote will now control your cable box.

NOTES:

1. If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, this means that your cable box codes have not been precoded into the remote.

2. In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, consult your cable box operating guide.

4. If your cable box does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function.

CABLE BUTTON

This button allows the remote to control your cable box by setting it to CABLE mode.

PRECODED CABLE BOX BUTTONS

These buttons transmit the chosen precoded CATV codes.

TV/VCR BUTTON

When the remote is in CABLE mode, this is the A/B button.

ENTER BUTTON

If your cable box does not have an enter function, this button will send the TV enter code.

RECALL BUTTON

If your cable box does not have a last channel function, this button will send the TV channel recall code.

EXCLUSIVE TV BUTTONS

These buttons are for operating the TV.

VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES

VCR BRAND CODE

Adventura ........................................ 00

Aiko ................................................. 50

Aiwa ................................................ 00

Akai ............................................ 14,23

American High ................................ 09

Asha ................................................. 48

Audiovox ......................................... 10

Beaumark ......................................... 48

Bell & Howell .................................. 30

Brandt .............................................. 38

Broksonic ............................... 33,37,43

Canon ............................................... 09

Carver .............................................. 28

CCE ............................................ 27,50

Citizen .............................................. 50

Colt .................................................. 27

Craig ...................................... 19,27,48

Curtis Mathes ................................... 09

Cybernex .......................................... 48

Daewoo ....................................... 17,50

Dynatech .......................................... 00

Emerex ............................................. 06

Emerson ..................... 00,01,10,16, 23,

.................................... 33,37,40,43

Fisher .......................................... 19,30

Fuji .............................................. 07,09

Funai ................................................ 00

Garrard ............................................. 00

GE ......................................... 09,22,24

Goldstar ...................................... 10,11

Gradiente ......................................... 00

Harley Davidson .............................. 00

Harman/Kardon .............................. 11

Harwood .......................................... 27

HI-Q ................................................. 19

Hitachi ................................... 00,15,24

Jensen .............................................. 14

JVC ............................................. 14,26

Kenwood ........................... 11,14,18,26

KLH ................................................. 27

Kodak .............................................. 09

Lloyd ................................................ 00

Logik ................................................ 27

LXI .................................................. 10

Magnavox .............................. 09,12,28

Magnin ............................................. 48

Marantz .................................. 09,11,28

Marta ................................................ 10

Matsushita ........................................ 09

ME| .................................................. 09

Memorex .................... 00, 09,10,12,18,

.................................... 19,20,30,48

MGA ........................................... 16,23

MGN Technology ............... 48

Minolta ............................................ 15

Mitsubishi ......................... 16,23,26,45

VCR BRAND CODE

Motorola ...................................... 09,20

MTC ............................................ 00,48

Multitech ...................................... 00,27

NEC ................................... l 1,13,14,26

Nikko ................................................ 10

Noblex .............................................. 48

Olympus ........................................... 09

Optimus ............................................ 20

Panasonic ................................ 09,35,46

Penney .................... 09,10,11,13, 15,48

Pentax .......................................... 15,24

Philco ................................................ 09

Philips .......................................... 09,28

Pilot ................................................... 10

Pioneer .............................................. 26

Protec ................................................ 27

Pulsar ................................................ 12

Quartz ............................................... 18

Quasar ............................................... 09

Radio Shack ................................. 00,10

RCA ........................................ 15,22,24

Realistic ........ 00,09,10,18, 19,20,30,48

Ricoh ................................................. 08

Runco ................................................ 12

Samsung ...................................... 17,48

Sanky ........................................... 12,20

Sansui .......................................... 14,26

Sanyo ................................. 18,19,30,48

Scott ........................ 16,17,33,37, 42,43

Sears ....................... 09,10,15,18, 19,31

Sharp ................................................. 20

Shintom ............................................. 27

Shogun .............................................. 48

Singer ................................................ 27

Sony ................................... 06,07,08,09

STS ................................................... 15

Sylvania ............................. 00,09,16,28

Symphonic ........................................ 00

Tatung ............................................... 14

Teac ............................................. 00,14

Technics ....................................... 09,35

Teknika ................................... 00,09,10

TMK ............................................ 40,48

Toshiba ................................... 16,17,44

Totevision .................................... 10,48

Unitech ............................................. 48

Vector ............................................... 17

Vector Research ........................... 11,13

Video Concepts ...................... 13,17,23

Videosonic ........................................ 48

Wards ................. 00,09,15,19, 20,27,48

XR- 1000 ........................................... 27

XRI000 ........................................ 00,09

Yamaha ........................................ 11,14

Zenith ...................................... 07,08,12

CAIH.E ItRAND CODE

ABC ......................... 03,05,09,11,12,14

Archer ............................................... 40

Belcor ............................................... 31

Cable Star ......................................... 31

Century ............................................. 40

Citizen ............................................... 40

Contec ............................................... 15

Garrard .............................................. 40

GC Electronics .................................. 31

Gemini .............................................. 13

General Instrument ........................... 09

Hamlin ............................... 08,16,49,50

Hitachi .............................................. 09

Hytex ................................................ 05

Jasco ................................................. 40

Jerrold ........................... 03,09,10,12,13

Memorex ........................................... 00

Movie Time ...................................... 42

NSC .................................................. 42

Oak ......................................... 05,15,47

Panasonic .......................................... 17

Paragon ............................................. 00

Philips ............................................... 40

Pioneer .............................................. 39

Pulsar ................................................ 00

RCA .................................................. 17

Regal ....................................... 16,49,50

Rembrant .......................................... 09

Runco ................................................ 00

Samsung ........................................... 39

Scientific Atlanta ............... 04,06,14,52

Signal ................................................ 13

Signature ........................................... 09

Sprucer .............................................. 17

Standard Components ....................... 41

Starcom ........................................ 03,13

Stargate ............................................. 13

Starquest ........................................... 13

Tocom ..................................... 10,11,33

EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE

Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HITACHI TV. The feature to be selected will be highlighted in a magenta (purple) color.

Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature.

Press ENTER on the remote control to select a feature.

CURSOR

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VIDEO

This part of the screen shows what selections are available.

This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to use.

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EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE

RESET

PROGRAM

AIR or cable TV. PROGRAM forchannel buttons.

I CHANNEL I Channel butt°ns'cLOSEDaddor erase. CAPTION I Feature t° display

I MEMORY dialogue/text.

I MENU LANGUAGE

Choose English, French, or Spanish Language.

Return video and audio adjustments to factory settings.

ICHANNEL I Label channels ICHILD Block channel

CAPTION PAY1, ABC, etc. LOCK picture & sound.

I PROGRAM I Check channel VOLUME Lower volume on

LIST I name, scan, CORRECTION selected channels.

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CLOCK

VIDEO

AUDIO

Turn TV on or off

I CLOCK I Set before using ON/OFF

SET timer features. TIMER

I MESSAGE

Set for one time or daily.

Adjust Contrast, Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness and White Control.

IPREFERENCE I Adjust balance, IPREFERENCE I Impr°ve s°und

ADJUST bass, and treble. _SETTING performance.

one time or daily.

SET UP

Select SE[ UP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons

on the remote to highlight the function desired.

CURSOR

I MENULANGUAGEI

I AIR/CABLE

AIR

ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

I Select AIR if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV.

,_ ENTER MENU

Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight the correct AIR/ CABLE mode and press MENU to exit. Your choice will be shown on the display.

RECEPTION BAND

AIR

VHF 2- 13ch UHF 14 ~ 69ch

CATV 1 or CATV 2

CATV CHANNEL

VHF 2 - 13

Mid band A ~ I

A-5 - A-1

Super band J ~ W

Hyper band

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Ultra band

W+29-W+84

Indicated

on the screen

2-13

14 - 22 95 - 99

23 - 36

37 - 64

65 ~ 125

CURSOR

(SET) (EXIT)

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is shown here

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AIR I PROGRAM

CHANNEL

MEMORy

<_• ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

Reception channels for each mode are shown at

the left.

Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel iden-

tification standards.

If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in the CATV1 mode, set AIR/CABLE to CATV2.

AIR/CABLE

[_Z]AIR E]CATVl [_CATV2

This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you

I AUTOPROGRAM

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ICHANNEL [ICLOSED I

I MENULANGUAGE__

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to skip over unused channels when using the CHANNEL UP ( A ) or DOWN (V ) buttons.

CURSOR

AUTOPROGRAM

PRESSENTERTOBEGIN

ENTER MENU (SET) (EXIT)

CHANNEL 05

NOW AUTOPROGRAM ISIN PROGRESS

If the MENU button is pressed while the auto programming function is engaged, programming will stop. See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels.

IAfler

Operation

SET UP

CHANNEL

MEMORY

Use this function after AUTOPROGRAM to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL A, V buttons. Your choice will be highlighted in yellow.

AUTO

PROGRAM

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CHANNEL MEMORY

CHANNEL 05

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Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using the CHANNEL A, V buttons or number

buttons and then add or erase using the CURSOR _, _ buttons.

I CLOSEDCAPTION I Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home

video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs

as _ orQ.

AUTO

PROGRAM

CHANNEL MEMORY

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CURSOR

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The selected function will be magenta. Your choice for the function will be blue.

DISPLAY: ON/OFF is to turn the _ display on or off.

MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. MODE: TEXT isfor additional information such as news reports or aTV program guide. This information covers the entire

screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. TEXT may not be available with every _ program.

CHANNEL: 1 is used for the primary language (usually English). CHANNEL: 2 is sometimes used for a second language (may vary by region).

Use the CURSOR ,A, or V to highlight the function to change, press ENTER to change the function, and press MENU to exit.

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DISPLAY in ON. Ifyou do not have sound, make sure MUTE I

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displayed

if the

is not set.

SET UP

MENU LANGUAGE J This feature will allow you to select any one of 3 different languages for all on screen displays.

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CURSOR

MENU LANGUAGE

[] ENGLISH [] FRENCH

[] SPANISH

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Use the cursor _k,, _V' buttons to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice.

Press MENU to exit.

MENULANGUAGE

[] ENGLISH [] FRENCH [] SPANISH

MENU (EXIT)

SET UP

RESET Use the reset to change your preferred video and audio adjustments to factory settings.

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Factory Settings:

VIDEO AUDIO

Balance: ,,,,.,.,,.,,i,,,,,,.,....

Contrast: IIIIIIIIIIIIlUlIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Bass: ,.,,,,,.J,.d..,..,...,

Color: ,....,..i..,,.,,,,,,. Treble: ,,,...,...i.,..,.,..,,

Tint: ..............I................ MTS Mode: STEREO

Brightness: ..............I................ Loudness: OFF

Sharpness: ..............i................ Internal Speakers: ON

White Control: COOL

I NOTE: This RESET Selection will not change your preferred adjustments. To change back to your adjustments, I

see VIDEO (page 43) or Audio (page 44).

,_ ENTER_ MENU

(SET)_ (EXIT)

Yourpreferred videoadjustments are nowset

PROGRAM

CHANNEL CAPTION

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41_1_ ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable.

CURSOR

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(SET) (EXIT)

CURSOR

CHILD

LOCK 1

IVOLUME ]

ICORRECTION I

ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

Use this feature to give up to 30 channels a name.

PAY1 41

CHANNEL CAPTION

PAY1 (CANCEL)

NEXT CHANNEL: CH& CH•

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(SET) (EXIT)

CHANNEL CAPTION

.... (CANCEL)

NEXT CHANNEL: CH& CH •

_,1_ MENU

(EXIT)

CHANNEL

,_,(_ CURSOR

Press the CURSOR _IL, _r to select letters. Press the CURSOR _, _, to change position.

Press ENTER to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will appear in the top left corner ol the screen. Press CHANNEL _IL, V or the number buttons to select additional channels for labeling.

Press MENU to exit.

The (*) represents a blank space. Select CANCEL to erase a CHANNEL CAPTION.

This function allows you to view which channels are labeled CHANNEL CAPTION (NAME), which

r PROGRAMLIST

_. CHILD

_ VOLUME

_I_1)' ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

have been added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and are protected by CHILD LOCK (LOCK).

/ LOCK

CORRECTION

CH NAMESCAN LOCK 01

02 CBS ON

03 VCR ON ON

04 NBC ON -- 05 WXYZ ON --

• MENU

• (EXIT)

CURSOR

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CH NAMESCAN LOCK 06 JAYB ON -- 07 JEKO ON

08 ROLY ON ON

09 TESS ON ON

• MENU

• (EXIT)

Press CURSOR AL, V" to review more channels. Press MENU to EXIT.

PROGRAM

I CHILDLOCK I This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel.

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KEY NUMBER: 0 - 9 NEXT CHANNEL: CH • CH •

41• MENU

(EXIT)

The code to set or cancel CHILD LOCK is a three digit key number. The factory preset key number is 000.

CHILD LOCK

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SET _ CHANGE

KEY NUMBER: 0 - 9 NEXT CHANNEL: CH • CH •

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SET _CHANGE

KEY NUMBER: 0 - 9 NEXT CHANNEL: CH • CH •

000

4 • MENU

(EXIT)

The picture and sound will now be blocked out for this channel. Repeat the same steps to cancel the CHILD LOCK.

To change the key number, select key number change. Enter the old number (factory preset 000 for first time use), then enter a new three digit key number you prefer.

Ifyou forget your key number, use the factory code 777 to erase your key number. This resets the key number back to

the factory preset.

PROGRAM

VOLUME CORRECT ON

[ _HANNEL C_HILD --q

Use this function to reduce the volume level of up to four TV channels that sound loud compared to other TV channels.

100%

ICAPTION I IlOCK |

ILIST I _UI_I'_L; I IU_ I

dab, ENTER MENU "_lr-- (SET} IEXIT)

NEXT CHANNEL: CH • CH •

<_lb ENTER MENU

LEVEL

100% 100% 100%

(SET) (EXIT)

Press the CURSOR A, V' to select one of the four volume corrections. Use the CHANNEL A, V or number buttons to select a channel.

"_ 100% RS

--> lOOO/o ->

D 1O0%

NEXT CHANNEL: CH • CH •

'_ll_ ENTER MENU

100%

(SET) (EXIT)

-_ 75%

_T C_HA 100%

CHANNEL

r_ LEVEL

100% 100%

NNEL: CH • CH •

ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

100% 100%

100%

LEVEL

100%

NEXT CHANNEL: CH • CH •

_, ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

Press ENTER to set the channel. Press CURSOR _, _, to adjust volume level.

Press MENU to exit.

NOTE:

1. VOLUME CORRECTION adjustment is for the channel displayed in the top right corner of the screen. To adjust a different channel, you must select the channel with the channel or number buttons and

press ENTER.

2. If the channel has been corrected before, use the cursor A, V to highlight that channel then use the cursor _, _. to change the level.

3. To erase a channel from the volume correction, select channel 00 and press ENTER.

4. The volume level will change from 50% to 100% in increments of 5%.

CLOCK

Use this feature for all time related functions.

CLOCK SET

CURSOR

Use the NUMBER buttons and CURSOR _, _ to set the time. The AM or PM selected will be highlighted in blue. When you have finished setting the time, press ENTER to start.

I ON/OFF

TIMER

The time must be set before you can use the on/oft timer or automatic message.

CURSOR

(SET) (EXIT)

This function will automatically turn the TV on or off, one time only or everyday.

ITIMER I I

I MESSAGE I _--_'--_

PLREATSESET CLOCK /

d&L ENTER MENU /

"V" (SET) (EXIT) /

CLOCK SET TIME--:-* 17JAM [_PM HOUR: 01~12

• _ (EXIT)

I MESSAGE I

ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

-I=.ON TIME: --:--[_Z]AM_] PM OFF TIME: - -:- -J-',"_AM[_ PM

ON CHANNEL: MODE:[2}OFF [_NCE [_DAIL¥

CANCEL

HOUR: 01 - 12

(EXIT)

CURSOR

ON TIME: 07:00_7]AM[_] PM OFF TIME: 09:00 [_]AM [] PM

ON CHANNEL: - -

-IbMODE:E]OFF [_ONCE r-,7]DAIL_' CANCEL

HOUR: 01 ~ 12

,_ ENTER MENU

(START) (EXIT)

The selection to change will be in magenta.

Press the number buttons to select the time the TV will turn on or off. (AM: 1, PM: 2) Press the CURSOR 4, _' buttons for MODE: ONCE (one time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV will turn on/off at the same

time every day).

Press CHANNEL ,A, V or the NUMBER buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns on.

Your choice for AM/PM and MODE will appear in blue.

Press ENTER to start. Select CANCEL and press ENTER to erase times.

NOTE: You can set either on time only, off time only, or both. The mode will be the same for both.

I _ll CAUTION: Donot use you rTV as a deterrent when away from home by using both the ON and OFF TIM ERS.

For safety, the TV should be turned off when you are away from home.

I AUTOMATICMESSAGE

CLOCK

I h_ _,_u_dyv tu_ctiol_ allows the user to program messages of up to 31 characters in the TV's

memory. The user can program the message to appear every day or one time only.

MESSAGE

s_ELTOCK 1 ON/OFF

'I_,1_ ENTER MENU

T MER I

(SET) (EXIT)

********************* *********************

[_CANCEL

41_1_ ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

CURSOR

Use the CURSOR _IL, V to select a letter or other character.

Use the CURSOR '_, _- to change position.

Press ENTER when message is finished.

The asterisk (*) represents a blank space.

Move the CURSOR 4, _' until (CANCEL) is magenta and press ENTER to erase message.

MESSAGE REMEMBER TO TAKE DALLY VITAMINS

i--'ICANCEL

"_MODE{:Z]OFF [] ONCE [] DALLY

MESSAGE

REMEMBER TO TAKE

DALLY VITAMINS

TIME:--:-- [] AM [] PM

CURSOR

MESSAGE DO YOUR HOMEWORK OR I WILL USE CHILDLOCK

I--ICANCEL

ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

'I_ ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

_,1_ MENU

(EXIT)

Use CURSOR _IL, V to choose MODE or TIME.

Use CURSOR 4, _' to set MODE when it is magenta. Your choice will be in blue.

Use the NUMBER buttons to set the time.

Press ENTER to start and MENU to exit.

NOTE:

When the scheduled time for the message arrives, the TV will beep 5 times and the message will be displayed. If you do not wish to wait for the 5 beeps, press a remote button anytime during the 5 beeps.

The beeping will stop and the message will be displayed.

VIDEO

Select VIDEO to adJust picture settings, and to mipluw plctunu quality.

VIDEO

CURSOR

41_1> ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

Use this feature to adjust contast, color, tint, brightness, sharpness, and white control.

"_'CONTRAST lllilllllllllllllllllllllllllll

COLOR lllllllllllllllnllllllllllllll

TINT llllllllllllllJllllllllllllllll

BRIGHT IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII SHARPNESS llllllllllllllIllllllllllllllll WHITE

CON]3ROL r_ COOL [-]WARM

RESET

,_1> MENU

(EXIT)

Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments.

The function to be adjusted will be in magenta.

CONTRAST- Use this function to change the contrast between black and white level in the pnctu_.

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.

BRIGHT- Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness.

SHARPNESS- Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the picture.

WHITE CONTROL- Use this function to adjust the white balance (hue) of the picture to your own color pl ete_e__cu.

When shipped from the factory, this is set to : "COOL". If you prefer a reddish screen, set to "WARM".

RESET- When RESET is selected, press ENTER to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions.

AUDIO

I PREFERENCE I Use this to set balance, bass, and treble.

ADJUSTMENT

special sound effects.

CURSOR

I1. (SET) (EXIT)

ENTER MENU

Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference, to improve the sound quality, and to select

CURSOR

_EN-C_ IPREF ERENCE_

l_,12_J_,_--_---JISETTING I

<IP ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

_1,OREFERENCEI

JUST I

4:11_ ENTER MENU

(SET) (EXIT)

"e'BALANCE liillilinliillllliill niinill

BASS IIIIIIIIIIIInl IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

T R E B L E IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

RESET

(EXIT)

Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments, The lunction to be adjusted will be in magenta.

BALANCE-

This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers, the AUDIO TO HI-FI output, and the surround speakers.

BASS-

TREBLE-

RESET-

This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers.

This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers.

When RESET is selected, press ENTER to return audio adjustments to factory preset conditions.

AUDIO

SETTING

PREFERENCE

Use the CURSOR A, V to select a function. The function will be in magenta. Use the CURSOR ,_, _. to change function. Your choice will be in blue.

MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), SAP (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).

conditions.

I se Preference SETTING to improve the sound performance of your TV depending on listening

PREFERENCESETTING

PREFERENCE

ADJUST

ENTER MENU (SET) (EXIT)

ENTER

-->0_)

MTS: I--,7]STEREO FISAP F-]MONC LOUDNESS r_ON FIOFF INT. SPEAKERS[_Z]ON [] OFF

,_ MENU

(EXIT)

STEREO SELECTED SAP SELECTED

STEREO 31

ST/S ST/SA

MONOSELECTED

NEWSt [NEWSSAP31]

LOUDNESS

This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels.

INT. SPEAKERS

This function is useful if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo system.

CARE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TV AND YOUR

REMOTE CONTROL

Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.

Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water. Dry with a soft cloth. (A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty.)

Place your TV and remote control away from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places.

Remove the plug from the wall outlet if your television set will not be used for a long period of time, for instance,

when you go on vacation.

DO NOT

Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners, polishes or a chemically treated cloth.

Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your set.

Do not touch the screen too often.

Do not subject the Remote Control to shocks such as dropping iton the floor, etc. Physical damage to the precision parts may result.

Avoid placing the Remote Control in a high humidity place or getting it wet. Don't leave it on or near a heater. Excessive heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation.

When the batteries run down, remote control operation will become erratic or possibly stop altogether. Replace the old batteries with fresh "AA" size batteries.

RECEPTION PROBLEMS

•

Jt', I

• 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 other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception. Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded lead or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers.

• SNOW:

If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak, your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots. When the signal isextremely weak, it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve

the picture.

• RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases,

causes loss of contrast in the picture.

CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

SYMPTOMS _

No picture, no sound • •

Sound OK, picture poor : • • • Picture OK, sound poor

Picture blurred

Lines or streaks in picture

Poor reception on some channels

No color

Poor color

SPECIFICATIONS

Features:

• Superfine Picture Quality 600 Line Horizontal Resolution for 27CX5B, 27CX6B and 27CX25B.

• Dark Tint CPT

• Remote Transmitter (Controls many VCR and Cable Box brands)

• P-in-P Functions (except 27CX25B and 20SA3B)

• ICONS: Easy Graphics Guide

• Full set of Input Jacks, including S-Video (except 20SA3B)

• Closed Caption Decoder

• Comb Filter, Wide-Band Video-Amp (except 20SA3B)

• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) Stereo Broadcast Reception.

• SES - Spatially Equalized Sound (A-Horn) 27CX6B

The SES system places the speakers inside acoustic chambers. The sound resonates through an acoustically

matched baffle system, and projects through thin grills on either side of the TV screen. This system provides greatly improved sound quality, and proper sound imaging.

Screen Size:

Inputs:

• Power Input..................................... AC 120V, 60 Hz

• Powerconsumption(opemting)

27CX5B, 27CX6B ....................................... 109W

27CX25B ..................................................... 107W

20SA3B ......................................................... 92W

• Power consumption (maximum)

27CX5B, 27CX6B ....................................... 145W

27CX25B ..................................................... 142W

20SA3B ....................................................... 115W

• Antenna input impedance ............................ 75 Ohm

• Channel coverage ......................................... 181 ch.

VHF-Band .................................................... 2-13

UHF-Band 14-69

CATV Mid Band ...................................... A-5-A-1

Super Band .................................................... J-W

Hyper Band ........................................ W+1-W+28

Ultra Band ........................................ W+29-W+84

27V (27 inches measured diagonally) 27CX5B, 27CX6B, 27CX25B 20V (20 inches measured diagonally) 20SA3B

Dimensions:

27CX5B

20SA3B 270X6B

270X25B

• Height (in.)... 177/8 23'/32

• Width (in.)... 20'/4 271/4

• Depth (in.)... 183/4 203/16

• Weight (Ibs.)... 46 88

NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this operating guide are subject to change without notice.

A-1

• Video .............................................. 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm

• S-Video

Luminance (Y) ........................... 1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm

Chrominance (C) ................... 0.286Vp-p, 75 Ohm

• Audio input impedance ............................... 47k Ohm

• Average input level .................................. 470mVrms

• Maximum input level ................................ 940mVrms

HITACHI

To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility

in the continental U.S.A.

DIAL TOLL FREE

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

1-800-448-2244

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.

Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit. However, should you require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto

Rico. Each facility will provide you with convenient and expedient assistance. Our service "Hotline" operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you. Just present proof of purchase and/or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility, and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide.

Should you have any questions regarding in-warranty service, operation or technical assistance,

please contact:

Hitachi Home Electronics(America), Inc

3890 Steve ReynoldsBlvd Norcross,GA30093 Tel: 404-279-5600

Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii

3219 Koapaka St. Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel:808-836-3621

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