Hitachi 27MM20B User Manual
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27" PC READY COLOR TV
27MM20B
OPERATING GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT.............................................................................................................................................1
PICTURE CAUTIONS..............................................................................................................................6
ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................6
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT.....................................7
HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV.......................................................................8
HOOKUP CABLES...................................................................................................................................9
HOOKUP CABLES AND CONNECTORS .........................................................................................10
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS................................................................................................................10
REAR PANEL JACKS...........................................................................................................................11
TV REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................... 12
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS...............................................................................................................12
CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES ...............................................................................12
HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV................................................................14
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR VCR FUNCTIONS.................................................16
USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE/S ATELLITE BOX FUNCTIONS.........................17
IMPORTANT
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION SYSTEM TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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NOTE: There are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver.
Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the set.
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.
NOTE: This television receiver will display television closed captioning ( or ), in accordance with
paragraph 15, 119 of the FCC rules.
CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to very high
voltages and other hazards. If the set does not operate properly, unplug the set and call your dealer or service
shop.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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.
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. 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 and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify y ou 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
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.
3 Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
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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.
6 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.
7 If the television set has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television set from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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 set to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube
surface.
10 Unplug this television set 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 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 manufacturer, or sold with the television set. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
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.
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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 servicing personnel.
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.
15 The set has slots, or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes, to provide reliable operation of the
receiver, and to protect from overheating. 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 register.
• Never place the set in a "built-in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation provided.
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the antenna system is protected 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, grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Click to see antenna grounding illustration.
16-2 Note to CATV system installer: (Only for the television set with CATV reception) This reminder is provided
to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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.
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18 For added protection for this television set during 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.
OPERATION OF YOUR SET
19 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.
20 If the television set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, unplug this set 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.
21 If your television set is to remain unused for a period of time, (such as when going on a holiday), turn the
television set OFF and unplug it from the wall outlet.
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.
24 It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned
on or off. If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult 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.
26 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. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
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fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition.
PICTURE CAUTIONS
Continuous On-Screen Displays such as video games, stock
market quotations, computer generated graphics, and other
fixed (non-moving) patterns can cause permanent damage to
Color Television Receivers. Such "PATTERN BURNS"
constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI
Factory Warranty.
This color television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of
programs broadcast by TV stations, 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 that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.
1. Remote Control Unit (CLU-433PC)
2. Two "AA" size, 1.5 V batteries (For Remote Control 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. For Alaska and Hawaii, please
contact your nearest HITACHI regional office.
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