Hitachi 36UX01S, 32UX01S, 36GX01B User Manual

Solid State Color TV

32GX01B 36GX01B

32UX01S 36UX01S

OPERATING GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4

SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEATER

FAV

ID

FIRST TIME USE 5-19

THE REMOTE CONTROL 20-31

EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY 32-52

USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX

53-60

As an ENERGY STAR¤Partner, Hitachi, Ltd. has deternimed that this
product meets the E

NERGY STAR

¤

guidelines for energy efficiency.

2

IMPORTANT

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this Color Television.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 a

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 COLOR TELEVISION TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOTE: ¥ There are no user serviceable parts inside the Color Television.

¥Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the Color Television.
¥ This Color Television is not intended for use in a computer room.

POWER SOURCE

This

Color Television

is designed to operate on 120 Volts 60Hz, AC current. Insert

power cord into a 120 Volt 60Hz outlet.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE COLOR TELEVISION S
(POLARIZED) 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

COLOR TELEVISION

TO 50HZ, DIRECT CURRENT, OR

ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE.

CAUTION: Never remove the back cover of the Color Television as this can expose you to very high voltages and other

hazards. If the television does not operate properly, unplug the television and call your authorized dealer or
service shop.

NOTE: This Color Television receiver will display television closed captioning, ( or ), in accordance

with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.

CC

CAUTION:

Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not
expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user s warranty.

MODIFICATIONS:

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that
are not expressly approved by Hitachi America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user s
warranty.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

3

IMPORTANT

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 the
television 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.

4. Do not allow anything to rest on or
roll over the power cord, and do not
place the television 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 the
television 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
the television s 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.

7. If the television has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged,
unplug the television from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.

8. If liquid has been spilled into the
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 careful not to
damage the picture tube surface.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: · Read all of these instructions. SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

· Save these instructions for later use.

YOUR HITACHI COLOR TELEVISION

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

Please fill out your warranty card 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 product model.

NO!

Coins

NO!

!

HELP

10. Unplug the television from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning. Do not
use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

11-1. Do not place the television on an

unstable cart, stand, or table. The
television 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. 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.

FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY

14. Avoid dusty places. Accumulated
dust inside the chassis may cause
failure of the television when high
humidity persists.

15. The television has slots or openings
in the cabinet for ventilation
purposes which provide reliable
operation of the receiver and
protect the television from
overheating. These openings must
not be blocked or covered.

¥ Never cover the slots or openings

with cloth or other material.

12. Do not use the television 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 television to

rain or water. If the set has been
exposed to rain or water, unplug
television from wall outlet and
refer to qualified service
personnel.

13. Choose a place where light
(artificial or sunlight) does not
shine directly on the screen.

NO!

TOO

HOT!

PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION

¥ Never block the bottom ventilation

slots of the television by placing it on
a bed, sofa, rug, etc.

¥ Never place the television near or

over a radiator or heat register.

¥ Never place the television in a built-in

enclosure unless proper ventilation
is provided.

IMPORTANT

4

PICTURE CAUTIONS

Picture Burn Prevention

¥ 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 television receivers. Such PATTERN BURNS
constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.

¥ When using 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.

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.

PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION

16-1. If an outside antenna is connected

to the television, 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, grounding of the lead-in
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.

16-2. Note to CATV system installer:

(Only for television with CATV
reception). This reminder is
provided to call the CATV system
installer s attention to Article 820­40 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.

18. For added protection for the
television during a lightning storm,
or when it is unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect antenna.
This will prevent damage due to
lightning and power-line surges.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS.

19. This television 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 dealer or
local power company. For
televisions designed to operate
from battery power, refer to the
operating instructions.

20. If the television does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions, unplug the television
from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel. Adjust only those
controls that are covered in the
instructions as improper adjustment
of other controls may result in
damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified
service technician to restore the
television to normal operation.

OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION

Use
Proper
Voltage

21. If your television is to remain
unused for a period of time, (such
as when going on a holiday), turn
the television OFF and unplug it
from the wall outlet.

22. If you are unable to restore
normal operation by following
the detailed procedure in your
operating instructions, do not
attempt any further adjustments.
Unplug the television and call
your dealer or service technician.

IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY

23. Whenever the television is
damaged or fails, or if there is a
distinct change in performance
that indicates a need for service,
unplug the television and have it
checked by a qualified service
technician.

24. It is normal for some televisions 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.

25. Do not use attachments not
recommended by the television
manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.

FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION

26. If 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 fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.

27. Upon completion of any service or
repairs to the television, ask the
service technician to perform
routine safety checks to determine
that the television is in safe
operating condition.

GROUND
CLAMP

ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

(NEC ART 250 PART H)

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

?

No !

Service

Snap

Pop

Pop

Snap

ask
me!

5

ACCESSORIES

CAUTION: Color television stand model SP316B or SP317B is designed for use only with a 32 inch or smaller

color television set. Television stand model SP351B is designesd for use with a 36 inch or smaller
television set. Use of a smaller stand, a non Hitachi recommended stand or a generic stand may
result in instability, causing possible injury.

Check that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material.

1. Remote Control Unit.

2. Two AA size, 1.5V 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 please contact your nearest HITACHI regional office.

CLU-381UG

123

456

789

0

INPUT SLEEP

VOL CH

POWER

TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

HELP

TV/VCR

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

REC

C.S.

RECALL

MENU

CLU-431UG

123

456

789

0

INPUT SLEEP

VOL CH

POWER

TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

PIP

SWAP MOVE

FREEZE

HELP

PIP CH

TV/VCR

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

REC

C.S.

RECALL

MENU

PARTS NAME PART NO. ILLUSTRATION

36UX01S
32UX01S

CLU-431UG

REMOTE CONTROL

HL01421

36GX01B
32GX01B

CLU-381UG

REMOTE CONTROL

HL01422

32V TELEVISION STAND

SP316B

(Not included, order separately)

32V TELEVISION STAND

SP317B

(Not included, order separately)

36V TELEVISION STAND

SP351B

(Not included, order separately)

H530022

H530023

(upgrade)

H530024

CUSTOM HITACHI
TELEVISION STAND

Excellent for VCR and video­tape storage. Special features
include curved smoked glass
doors and an adjustable shelf.
Available in Black.

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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION

AND REPLACEMENT

CAUTION:

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. 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 new

AA type.

1. Open the battery cover of the remote control by
pushing the notched part of the cover with your
fingers.

2. Insert two new AA size batteries for the remote
control. When replacing old batteries, push
them towards the springs and lift them out.

3. Match the batteries to the (+) and (-) marks in
the battery compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

BOTTOM VIEW

Lift up on tab to
remove back cover.

NOTES:

1. The CHANNEL NO., VOLUME and OFF TIMER indicator are not displayed simultaneously.

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

Push in and lift up on tab to
remove back cover.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW
HITACHI COLOR TV

7

ANTENNA

Unless your color TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is
recommended for best performance. However, if you 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 back cover of the set.
To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased chance of set failure, do not place the color TV where
temperatures can become excessively hot, for example, in direct sunlight or near a heating appliance, etc.

VIEWING

To view the color television screen at its best, test various locations in the room. The drawings below show several
suggestions.

The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the color 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 color
TV can be located in a different section of the room.

If the color 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 four feet from the side of the color television, place
the surround speakers to the side or behind the viewing area. Differences in room sizes and acoustical environments will require
some experimentation with speaker placement for best performance.

S

S

L

R

4' MINIMUM

4' MINIMUM

5'

10'

15'

BEST
HORIZONTAL

VIEWING ANGLE

50

50

20'

20'

CAUTION: The magnetic field of external speakers may cause the picture to distort if the speakers are placed too close

to the color television. Move the speakers away from the color TV until there is no picture distortion.

BEST

VERTICAL VIEWING

8

ANGLE

15'

20'

20

3'

0'

5'

10'

8

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 by the various components and the length of each cable.

300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector

This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna
adapter (300-Ohm to 75-Ohm).

Phono Connector

Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to
inputs and outputs located on the television s rear jack panel and
front control panel.

’’F’’ Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector

For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the
antenna jack on the television.

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 picture.

1. VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV (Cable TV)

When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect
the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT
A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna or
cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT
B terminal.

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 of UHF) adaptor.

3. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected

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

Notes:

1. If an outdoor antenna/CATV is used, disconnect the
indoor antenna. Ghosting and poor reception may
result if both the indoor and outdoor antennas/CATV
are connected at the same time.

2. Consult your dealer or service store for the
ANTENNA MIXER and (VHF or UHF) adaptor.

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

To outdoor or CATV cable

VHF/UHF

(disconnect)

VHF Adaptor

75 Ohm

Coaxial Cable

To outdoor VHF
or UHF Antenna

(connect)

VHF Adaptor

VHF/UHF

(Rear of TV set)

To UHF Antenna

ANTENNA

MIXER

To outdoor

VHF Antenna

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.

9

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on page 10.
See page 22 and 24 for MENU, CURSOR, and EXIT button operations.

PUSH

POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL + MENU INPUT

CURSOR

Power Button

Channel Buttons

Volume Buttons









POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL + INPUT

EXIT MENU

CURSOR



INPUT/

EXIT



Infrared

Sensor

OPEN DOOR

VIDEO

L/MONO R

AUDIO

INPUT 3

 Video 3 Input

PUSH

MENU

CURSOR

32UX01S and
36UX01S
models only.

10

FRONT PANEL CONTROLS

 CHANNEL Selector

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

 VOLUME Level

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

 INPUT/EXIT Button

Press this button to select the current antenna or VIDEO source. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen.
This button also serves as the EXIT button when in MENU mode.

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

the INPUT button until the normal broadcast picture appears. (See page 23) If the picture does not appear, the
power is OFF.

 MENU Button

This button allows you to enter the MENU, making it possible to set TV features to your preference with out using the remote.

 FRONT INPUT JACKS

Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up to a comcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new
recording. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO:3 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. If you have mono sound,
insert the audio cable into the left channel jack.

 REMOTE CONTROL INFRARED Sensor

Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc.

 POWER Button

Press this button to turn the TV on or off.

11

FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS

The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easily connect a camcorder or VCR as shown in the following
examples:

NOTE: Completely insert connection cord plugs when connecting to front panel jacks. If you do not, the picture that is

played back may be abnormal.

VIDEO L/MONO R

AUDIO

INPUT 3

VIDEO L/MONO R

AUDIO

INPUT 3

VIDEO L/MONO R

AUDIO

INPUT 3

12

REAR PANEL JACKS











BR

ANT A

TO CONVERTER

ANT B

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPO­NENT
VIDEO

Y P P

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

L

R

INPUT 1

AUDIO TO HI-FI

INPUT 2

VHF/UHF
ANTENNA TERMINALS

AUDIO TO HI-FI
OUTPUT TERMINALS

Y-P

B-PR

INPUTS

INPUT
TERMINALS

S-VIDEO
INPUT











BR

VHF/UHF
ANTENNA TERMINAL

AUDIO TO HI-FI
OUTPUT TERMINALS

Y-P

B-PR

INPUTS

INPUT
TERMINALS

S-VIDEO
INPUT

VHF/UHF

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPO­NENT
VIDEO

Y P P

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

L

R

INPUT 1

AUDIO TO HI-FI

INPUT 2

 Antenna Inputs

32GX01B and 36GX01B models

The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for Normal TV, Cable TV (CATV), video games, etc.

32UX01S and 36UX01S models

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.) The antenna output labeled TO CONVERTER allows the ANT A connection to pass directly to a different
source such as a cable box.

 Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2

The INPUT button will step through each video source and antenna source input each time it is pressed. Use the audio and
video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, etc. (If you have mono sound, insert
the audio cable into the left channel jack.)

 Y-P

BPR

Input

This input provides Y-PBPRjacks for connecting equipment with this capability, such as a DVD Player. This input can
receive 480i signal only.

 Audio to HI-FI

These jacks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo amplifier. With this connection, the audio to the stereo can be
controlled by the television s main volume. Use these jacks for the SURROUND Left and Right channels. (See page 19)

 S-Video

Inputs 1 provide S-Video (Super Video) jacks for connecting equipment with S-Video output capability.

REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION

32/36UX01S

32/36GX01B

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (32UX01S and 36UX01S)

13

BR

ANT A

TO CONVERTER

ANT B

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPO­NENT
VIDEO

Y P P

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

L

R

INPUT 1

AUDIO TO HI-FI

INPUT 2

BR

ANT A

TO CONVERTER

ANT B

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPO­NENT
VIDEO

Y P P

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

L

R

INPUT 1

AUDIO TO HI-FI

INPUT 2

BR

ANT A

TO CONVERTER

ANT B

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPO­NENT
VIDEO

Y P P

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

L

R

INPUT 1

AUDIO TO HI-FI

INPUT 2

Optional, see tips
on page 15

Cable TV Box

Outside antenna or
cable TV coaxial cable

2-Way signal splitter

INPUT

OUTPUT

VCR #1

OUTPUT

V L R

S-VHS

ANT

IN

OUTPUT

Y P P

L R

DVD Player,
Laserdisc player, etc.

RB

LR

INPUT

Stereo System Amplifier

Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.

REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (32GX01B AND 36GX01B)

14

Typical full feature setup. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system.

Outside antenna or
cable TV coaxial cable

2-Way signal splitter

Y P P

DVD Player,
Laserdisc player, etc.

OUTPUT

RB

L R

VHF/UHF

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

R

VIDEO

R

Y P P

BR

R

AUDIO TO HI-FI

INPUT 2

INPUT

(MONO)

L /

(MONO)

L /

L

LR

AUDIO

AUDIO

COMPO­NENT
VIDEO

Optional, see tips
on page 15

VCR #1

ANT

IN

S-VHS

V L R

OUTPUT

Stereo System Amplifier

15

TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS

To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remote control, connect the system as shown below.

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.

TO AUDIO INPUT TERMINAL
OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER

AUDIO AMPLIFIER

EXTERNAL
SPEAKERS

EXTERNAL
SPEAKERS

(REAR OF TV SET)

AUDIO TO HI-FI TERMINAL

AUDIO

TO HI-FI

L

R

CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER

The S-Video connections are provided for high performance laserdisc players, VCRs etc. that have this feature. Use these
connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.

COMPONENT: Y-PBPRconnections are provided for high performance components, such as DVD players. Use these
connections in place of the standard video connection if your device has this feature.

When using the Y-PBPRinput jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV s Input 2 Left and Right Audio input jacks.

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

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

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES

The exact arrangement you use to connect the VCR, camcorder, 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 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 INPUT button is pressed as shown below. Connect an external source to the INPUT
terminal, then press the INPUT button as necessary to view the input source. (See page 23.)

NOTE: When the TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from the VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of

the TV (i.e., VCR/laserdisc player, etc. is not connected or the video device is OFF), the screen will be gray-blue.

CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR 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 of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack.

3. Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or the laserdisc player. The VIDEO mode disappears automatically
after approximately eight seconds.

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

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VIDEO

INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER

(Antenna)

(Input)

R

INPUT

VIDEO

(MONO)

AUDIO

AUD IO OUTVIDEO OUT

VCR

L

TV INPUT

TERMINAL

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES

NOTE: Completely insert the connection cord plugs when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back

will be abnormal if the connection is loose.

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

CONNECTING A STEREO VCR OR STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER

1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR of 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 mode VIDEO disappears automatically after
approximately eight seconds.

5. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous source.

HITACHI MODEL

or similar model

V R L

S-VHS

OUTPUT

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

INPUT 1

BACK OF VCR

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CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES

CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLAYER OR DVD PLAYER TO INPUT 2.

1. Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (Y) jack as shown below.

2. Connect the cable from the PBOUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (PB) jack, as shown below.

3. Connect the cable from the PROUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (PR) jack, as shown below.

4. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/R) jack.

5. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT L of the Laserdisc or DVD player to the INPUT 2 (AUDIO/L) jack.

6. Press the INPUT button until Y-PBPR appears, to view the program from the Laserdisc or DVD player.
The mode Y-PBPR disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds.

7. Press the INPUT button to return to the previous source.

NOTE: Completely insert the cable connection when connecting to rear panel jacks. The picture that is played back will be

abnormal if the connection is loose.
If you have a COMPONENT DVD or LASERDISC, use the COMPONENT connections in place of the standard or
S-Video connection.
Y-PBPRcan receive 480i signal only.
See Page 14 for TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS.

BR

B R

BR

B R

Y P P

BACK OF DVD PLAYER

OUTPUT

L R

BACK OF DVD PLAYER

OUTPUT

L R

Y P P

ANT A

TO CONVERTER

ANT B

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPO­NENT
VIDEO

Y P P

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

L

R

INPUT 1

AUDIO TO HI-FI

INPUT 2

VHF/UHF

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPO­NENT
VIDEO

Y P P

AUDIO

(MONO)

L /

R

VIDEO

L

R

INPUT 1

AUDIO TO HI-FI

INPUT 2

32/36UX01S

32/36GX01B

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AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP

SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT

FEATURE CONNECTION CONNECTION

OFF Receive mono and stereo sound.

ON , -- Surround channel added to left and right audio

amplifier speakers.

PUSH

POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL + MENU INPUT

CURSOR

Match the numbers below to the diagrams for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements.
(See page 52 for SURROUND functions.)

 The television s internal speakers.
 These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the Audio to HI-FI output on the television.

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THE REMOTE CONTROL

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

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

To operate your DVD/VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor of the VCR and press the VCR button. The remote will now
control your VCR. (See page 28 for instructions on how to program the remote to control your VCR.)

To operate your cable/satellite box, point the remote at the remote sensor of the cable/satellite box and press the CBL/SAT
button. The remote will now control your cable/satellite box. (See page 29 for instructions on how to program the remote to
control your cable/satelllite box.)

These buttons allow the remote to control your
TV, VCR, DVD or cable/satellite 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.

PRECODED VCR/DVD BUTTONS

These buttons always transmit the chosen
precoded VCR/DVD codes.

32UX01S/36UX01S MODELS ONLY

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VOL CH

POWER

TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

PIP

SWAP MOVE

FREEZE

HELP

TV/VCR

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

REC

C.S.

RECALL

MENU

PIP CH

EXIT BUTTON

When the remote is in DVD mode,
this is the ENTER button.

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VOLUME, MUTE buttons

Use these buttons to obtain the
desired sound level.

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INPUT SLEEP

VOL CH

POWER

TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

PIP

SWAP MOVE

FREEZE

HELP

TV/VCR

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

REC

C.S.

RECALL

MENU

PIP CH

MENU, CURSOR buttons

Use these buttons to set or adjust all
of the On-Screen Display features.

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE
(32/36UX01S Only)

See separate section on pages
25,26, 27 for a detailed description.

HELP button

Press this button to display or cancel
the help messages of the On-Screen
Display.

CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons

Use these buttons to select the
CHANNEL you wish to watch.

INPUT button

Use this button to select the
main or sub-picture video
source from the antenna or
video inputs.

PIP CH button (32/36UX01S only)

Use this button to select between
main picture and sub-picture tuning.

 TV POWER button

Press this button to turn
the TV set On or Off















EXIT button

Use this button to exit all On-Screen
Display menus.



LAST CHANNEL (LAST CH) button

Use this button to select between the last
two channels viewed.



SLEEP button

Press this button to display
the SLEEP TIMER.



COMMERICIAL SKIP button

Press this button to access the
COMMERCIAL SKIP feature.



RECALL button

Press this button to check the
channel being received, or if it
has Stereo (ST), Second Audio
(SAP), and Channel and Video I.D.



A detailed explanation of the circled numbers follows on pages 22 to 24.

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

TV POWER button

Press this button to turn the TV set on or off.

 SLEEP button

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.

 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.

The CURSOR button will move PIP position when PIP is on. (32/36UX01S models only)

CURSOR buttons will also give you acces to FAMILY FAVORITES On-Screen Display.

 CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons

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

Channel selection may also be performed by pressing CH up () or down ().

You may also use these buttons for channel scanning. Press and hold the CH up () or down () buttons and the TV will start
quickly scanning through the channels. Release the CH up () or down () buttons when the TV scans to the channel you
wish to watch and the TV will tune to that channel.

NOTE: The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode. (see page 35)

 LAST CHANNEL button

Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed. (Good for watching two sporting events, etc.)

ANT A 28

MINA

LAST CH

ANT A 30

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 INPUT button

32GX01B and 36GX01B models

The INPUT button will select between antenna signal and the video inputs.

32UX01S and 36UX01S models

The INPUT button will select between both antenna signals and the video input; if the Sub-picture is on, and the main picture
is chosen with the PIP CH, the main picture will alternate between the video inputs and both antenna sources by every press
of the INPUT button, if the Sub-Picture is chosen with the PIP CH, the Sub-Picture will alternate between the video inputs and
Antenna A source by every press of the input button.

ANT A 28

TAKA

VIDEO:1

VID1

INPUT

INPUT

OR

STEREO

ST/SA

Y-PBPR

VID2

VIDEO:2

VID2

ANT B

13

HIRO

VIDEO:3

VID3

INPUT

INPUT

STEREO

ST/SA

32/36UX01S Only

NOTE: 1. 32/36UX01S models, antenna B can not be displayed as a Sub-Picture.

2. Y-PBPR can not be displayed as a Sub-Picture.

3. Signals priority:

-Component Signal (Y-PBPR); Has the highest priority when connected in VIDEO 2 mode.

-Super Video Signal; Has a higher priority than the normal video signal in VIDEO 1 mode.

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▲

▲

VOLUME 8

▲

▲

MUTE 8

▲

▲

SOFTMUTE 8

MUTE

MUTE

 VOLUME, MUTE buttons

Press the VOLUME up () or down () button until you obtain the desired sound level.

To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc., press the MUTE button. Press
the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one more time,
or press the VOLUME up () button.



PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (32/36UX01S models)

See separate section on pages 25-27 for a description.

 PIP CH buton (32/36UX01S models)

Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The gray background on the channel
number will indicate which channel is being controlled. This function is not available on 32/36GX01B models.

 EXIT button

When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays.

 HELP button

Press this button if help is needed to change menu setting, and our context sensitive help system will provide explanations
and/or directions for whatever function your cursor is on at that time.
Press this button again to cancel the help messages.

 COMMERCIAL SKIP button

Press this button to access the COMMERCIAL SKIP (CS) function. The COMMERCIAL SKIP timer icon will be displayed
in the lower left corner of the screen beginning from 30 seconds of time out. Every subsequent press of this button will
add 30 seconds to the COMMERCIAL SKIP timer, up to a maximum of 180 seconds. In COMMERCIAL SKIP, you can
change to any station you wish to view with CH up (

) or down () and the digit keys, but after the COMMERCIAL SKIP

timer reaches zero, it automatically changes back to the original station.

 RECALL button

Press this button when no menu is displayed to enable RECALL function. Use the RECALL function to check the channel
being received, or if it has stereo (ST) or second audio (SAP).

You can also check the time, CHANNEL and VIDEO ID, if they are set.

PUSH

POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL + MENU INPUT

CURSOR

ANT A 10

YUTA

10:00pm

PIP ANT A 12

STEREO

ST/SA

PUSH

POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL + MENU INPUT

CURSOR

VIDEO 1

DISC

10:00pm

PIP ANT A 12

Audio
Broadcast

CHANNEL ID

Time

Sub Picture
Source

Video Input

When a laserdisc
player is connected

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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (32UX01S AND 36UX01S)

32/36UX01S models only.

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 designed for improved viewing enjoyment. This Dual Tuner feature
allows you to view antenna inputs on both the main picture and Sub-Picture simultaneously, with separate tuning control for each.
The Dual Tuner can operate with only one input (ANT A only) or two inputs (ANT A and ANT B).

ANT A input can be viewed as the main picture and as the Sub-Picture. ANT B can only ve viewed as a main picture. To select
between main picture and PIP Sub-Picture while tuning, press PIP CH button on the remote. The gray background will move with
every press of the PIP CH button. When the gray background is on the top channel display, channel tuning is for the main picture.
When the gray background is on the lower channel display, channel tuning is for the Sub-Picture. This method of picture tuning is
the same for one antenna input (ANT A only) and two antenna inputs (ANT A and ANT B).

32/36GX01B models:

Do not incorporate Dual Tuner technology.

 PIP button

32/36UX01S models only.

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 gray
background on the channel numbers). Press the INPUT button when Sub-Picture channel tuning is being controlled, to change
between the Video Inputs and ANT A antenna source (ANT B source cannot be viewed as a Sub-Picture).

NOTE: When PIP is displayed, the CURSOR button will not activate the FAMILY FAVORITE menu. The CURSOR button

will move the PIP positions.

Main Picture

Sub Picture

ANT A 31

ANT A 31

PIP VIDEO: 1

POWER

TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

PIP

SWAP MOVE

FREEZE

HELP

TV/VCR

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

PIP CH











MENU

PIP

PIP

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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (32UX01S and 36UX01S)

 SWAP button

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

Gray background

SWAP

VIDEO: 1

PIP ANT A 31

Green color

ANT A 31

PIP VIDEO: 1

Gray background
Green color

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).

 MOVE button

To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the MOVE button. the sub-picture moves one step counterclockwise every
time the MOVE button is pressed. (Example below illustrates the MOVE operation for initial shipping conditions. If you have
customized a PIP position, the MOVE operation may differ slightly from this example).
It is also possible to customize the PIP position. To do this, press the CURSOR , , ,  buttons.

MOVE

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PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (32UX01S and 36UX01S)

 FREEZE button

If you wish to freeze the Sub-Picture, press the FREEZE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for
a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE button
again.

Quick FREEZE button

Press this button without a Sub-Picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing. Press this button again to return to
normal viewing.

NOTE: Y-PBPR signal can not be displayed as a Sub-Picture.

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 , , ,  buttons.

ANT A 31

PIP VIDEO: 1

FREEZE

ANT A 31

PIP VIDEO: 1

FREEZE

FREEZE

FREEZE

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS

NOTES:

1. If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your VCR s code has not been precoded into the
remote.

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

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

4. The INPUT button will act as your VCR 100 button if required.

NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR.

Operating the precoded function for your VCR.

This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system of 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 DVD/VCR button to switch to the VCR pre-coded mode.

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

5. The remote will now control you VCR.

PRECODED VCR BUTTONS

These buttons always transmit
the chosen precoded VCR codes.

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VOL CH

POWER

TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

PIP

SWAP MOVE

FREEZE

HELP

TV/VCR

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

REC

C.S.

RECALL

MENU

PIP CH

EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons

These buttons are for
operating the TV.

VCR button

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

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL DVD FUNCTIONS

NOTES:

1. If your DVD Player cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your DVD Player s code has not been
precoded into the remote.

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

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

NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD Player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD Player.

Operating the precoded function for your DVD Player.

This remote is designed to operate different types of DVD Players. You must first program the remote to match the remote system
of your DVD Player. (refer to page 31)

1. Turn ON your DVD Player.

2. Aim the remote control at the front of your DVD Player.

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

4. Hold down the DVD/VCR button on the remote, enter the two digit preset code that matches your DVD Player as shown on page

31. The remote will turn off your DVD Player when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote
control is programmed for your DVD Player. If the DVD Player does not turn off after five seconds, try a different two digit preset
code.

5. The remote will now control you DVD Player.

PRECODED DVD buttons

These buttons always transmit
the chosen precoded DVD codes.
When the remote is in DVD mode,
EXIT button is used as ENTER
button.

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VOL CH

POWER

TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

PIP

SWAP MOVE

FREEZE

HELP

TV/VCR

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

REC

C.S.

RECALL

MENU

PIP CH

EXCLUSIVE TV buttons

These buttons are for
operating the TV.

DVD button

This button allows the remote to
control your DVD Player by setting
it to DVD mode.

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USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL

CABLE BOX/SATELLITE FUNCTIONS

NOTES:

1. If your cable/satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, your cable/satellite box s code has not
been precoded into the remote.

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

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

Operating the precoded function for your cable/satellite box.

This remote is designed to operate different types of cable boxes and satellite systems. You must first program the remote to match
the remote system of your cable/satellite box. (refer to page 31)

1. Turn ON your cable/satellite box.

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

3. Press the CBL/SAT button to switch to the cable/satellite box pre-coded mode.

4. Hold down the CBL/SAT button on the remote, enter the two digit preset code that matches your cable/satellite box as shown
on page 31. The remote will turn off your cable/satellite box when the correct two digit preset code is entered. When this occurs,
the remote control is programmed for your cable/satellite box. If the cable/satellite box does not turn off after five seconds, try
a different two digit preset code.

5. The remote will now control you cable/satellite box.

PRECODED CABLE/SATELLITE Box buttons

These buttons transmit the chosen precoded
CABLE/SATELLITE codes.

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VOL CH

POWER

TV CBL/SAT DVD/VCR

PIP

SWAP MOVE

FREEZE

HELP

TV/VCR

MUTE

EXIT

LAST CH

REC

C.S.

RECALL

MENU

PIP CH

EXCLUSIVE TV buttons

These buttons are for
operating the TV.

CBL/SAT button

This button allows the remote to
control your cable/satellite box
by setting it to CBL/SAT mode.

CABLE, SATELLITE, VCR, AND DVD CODES

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CABLE BRAND CODE

General Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hamlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22,23,24,25

Jerrold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,21

Oak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26,27,28

Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19,20

Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13,14

Scientific Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .08,09,10

Tocom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15,16

Zenith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11,12

SATELLITE BRAND CODE

General Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Hughes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Primestar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Proscan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38,39

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32,33,34

Sony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

VCR BRAND CODE

Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Bell+Howell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Daewoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Emerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,21,22,23,24

Fisher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34,37,38,39

General Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Go-Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43,44

Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00,01,02,03,04,05,06

JVC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,49,50,51

Magnavox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,13

Mitsubishi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27,28,29,30

NEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,41

Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10,11

Philips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Samsung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17,25,26

Scott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Sharp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,32

Shintom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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

Symphonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Teknica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

DVD BRAND CODE

Hitachi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Panasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

RCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Sony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Toshiba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

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1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your

HITACHI color TV.

2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight and select different features.

3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.

4. Press HELP on the remote control when a menu is displayed, and text will

appear giving a description of that menu.

This part of the screen shows what
selections are available.

The icon shows the available
moves on the menu.

PUSH

POWER CH - CH + VOL - VOL + MENU INPUT

CURSOR

MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE
AUTO CHANNEL SET
CHANNEL MEMORY
CHANNEL LIST
CLOCK SET

TO QUIT

EXIT

This part of the screen shows how
to quit and browse the menu.

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MENU

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MENU LANGUAGE Choose English, French, or Spanish language.
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 PARENTAL CONTROL.
CLOCK SET Set before using timer features.

CHANNEL ID. Label channels PAY1, ABC, CBS, etc.
VIDEO ID. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc.
PARENTAL CONTROL Block channel picture and sound.
FAMILY FAVORITES Allows you to set and view favorite channels.
4 EVENT PROGRAM Turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly.
CLOSED CAPTION Feature to display dialogue/text.

CONTRAST Adjust contrast.
BRIGHTNESS Adjust brightness.
COLOR Adjust color.
TINT Adjust tint.
SHARPNESS Adjust sharpness.
RESET Set VIDEO settings to factory preset condition.
COLOR Set picture to cool or warm

TEMPERATURE

BASS Adjust bass.
TREBLE Adjust treble.
BALANCE Adjust balance.
RESET Set AUDIO settings to factory preset.
ADVANCED Improve sound performance.

SETTINGS

VOLUME Lower volume on selected channels.

CORRECTION

SURROUND Special sound effects.

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Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the CURSOR  or  on the remote to highlight
the function desired.

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 auto­demonstration.

This feature will allow you to select any one of three different languages for all on-screen displays.

Use CURSOR  or  to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice.

Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu.

MENU LANGUAGE

CURSOR

CURSOR

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

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MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH
SIGNAL SOURCE FRANCAIS
AUTO CHANNEL SET ESPA OL
CHANNEL MEMORY
CHANNEL LIST
CLOCK SET

MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH

SIGNAL SOURCE FRANCAIS
AUTO CHANNEL SET ESPA OL
CHANNEL MEMORY
CHANNEL LIST
CLOCK SET

SET UP

TO QUIT

EXIT

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MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE
AUTO CHANNEL SET
CHANNEL MEMORY
CHANNEL LIST
CLOCK SET

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

Press CURSOR  or  to highlight and select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode.
Press EXIT to quit MENU or CURSOR  to return to previous menu.

Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left.

Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards.

If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in CATV1 mode,
set SIGNAL SOURCE to CATV2.

SIGNAL SOURCE

CURSOR

CURSOR

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

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FAV

ID

FAV

ID

MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE ANTENNA
AUTO CHANNEL SET CATV 1
CHANNEL MEMORY CATV 2
CHANNEL LIST
CLOCK SET

MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE ANTENNA
AUTO CHANNEL SET CATV 1
CHANNEL MEMORY CATV 2
CHANNEL LIST
CLOCK SET

MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE ANTENNA
AUTO CHANNEL SET CATV 1
CHANNEL MEMORY CATV 2
CHANNEL LIST
CLOCK SET

RECEPTION BAND

CATV 1 OR CATV 2

AIR

VHF 2 ~ 13ch

UHF 14 ~ 69ch

CATV CHANNEL

VHF 2~13

Mid band A~1

A-5 ~ A-1

Super band J~W

Hyper band

W + 1 ~ W + 28

Ultraband

W + 29 ~ W + 84

Indicated on

the screen

2 ~ 13

14 ~ 22
95 ~ 99

23 ~ 36
37 ~ 64

65 ~ 125

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This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to
skip unused channels when using CHANNEL UP () or DOWN ().

If the EXIT button is pressed while the AUTO CHANNEL SET function is engaged, programming will stop. After AUTO CHANNEL
SET press EXIT to quit or CURSOR  to return to previous menu.

32/36UX01S models:

If two antennas are connected, switch antenna inputs with the INPUT button and repeat AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second
antenna input.

Remember to select the correct SIGNAL SOURCE mode before using AUTO CHANNEL SET for the second antenna input.
See CHANNEL MEMORY to add or erase additional channels. (see page 37)

AUTO CHANNEL SET

CURSOR

CURSOR

AUTO CHANNEL SET

MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE
AUTO CHANNEL SET BEGIN
CHANNEL MEMORY
CHANNEL LIST
CLOCK SET

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

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FAV

ID

FAV

ID

MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE

AUTO CHANNEL SET BEGIN

CHANNEL MEMORY
CHANNEL LIST
CLOCK SET

INSTALLING

CHANNEL 69

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Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control
CHANNEL  or  buttons.

Add or erase additional channels while still in CHANNEL MEMORY using CHANNEL  or  or the number buttons to change
the channel.

Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu.

CHANNEL MEMORY

CURSOR

CURSOR

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

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MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 03
AUTO CHANNEL SET ADD
CHANNEL MEMORY ERASE
CHANNEL LIST
CLOCK SET

MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 03
AUTO CHANNEL SET ADD
CHANNEL MEMORY ERASE
CHANNEL LIST NEXT CH
CLOCK SET CH CH

MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE CHANNEL 03
AUTO CHANNEL SET ADD

CHANNEL MEMORY ERASE

CHANNEL LIST NEXT CH
CLOCK SET CH CH

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This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been
added to CHANNEL MEMORY (SCAN), and which are protected by PARENTAL CONTROL LOCK
(LOCK).

Press CURSOR  or  to review more channels.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu.

CHANNEL LIST

CURSOR

CURSOR

CHANNEL LIST ANT A
 CH ID SCAN LOCK

1 **** ON ON
2 **** -- -­3 **** -- -­4 **** -- -­5 **** -- -­6 **** -- -­7 **** -- --

 8 **** -- --

CHANNEL LIST ANT A
 CH ID SCAN LOCK

9 **** ON ON

10 **** -- --

11 **** -- -­12 **** -- -­13 **** -- -­14 **** -- -­15 **** -- --

 16 **** -- --

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

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ID

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE
AUTO CHANNEL SET
CHANNEL MEMORY

CHANNEL LIST

CLOCK SET

NOTE: Each press of CURSOR  or  will display the next eight channels. For 32/36UX01S models, if ANT B source is

selected, the header should read Channel List ANT B .

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The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT.

Use CURSOR  or  to set the time and day.
Press CURSOR  or  to change position.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position.

CLOCK SET

CURSOR

CURSOR

CLOCK SET

- - : - - AM SUN

CLOCK SET

12:00 AM SUN

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

SET UP

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ID

MENU LANGUAGE
SIGNAL SOURCE
AUTO CHANNEL SET
CHANNEL MEMORY
CHANNEL LIST

CLOCK SET





TO SET TIME





TO SET TIME

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

Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up
to 60 channels a name when CATV1 signal source is selected.

Press CURSOR  or  to scroll through the preset CHANNEL LIST.
Press CURSOR  to select desired CHANNEL ID.

To customize CHANNEL ID, select CUSTOM CH.
Press CURSOR  or  to select letter.
Press CURSOR  or  to change character position.
(

*

) represents a blank space.

Press CHANNEL  or  and the number buttons to label additional channels.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position.
Select ERASE to erase a CHANNEL ID.

NOTE: 32/36UX01S models

If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode (see page 35), the CHANNEL ID for both antenna
inputs will be the same. CHANNEL ID will be displayed only when channel is displayed as main picture.

CHANNEL ID.

CURSOR

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

MENU

CURSOR

CURSOR

CURSOR

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CHANNEL ID.

CH 22

CH. LIST
CUSTOM CH.

ERASE

NEXT CH
CH  CH 
OR # KEYS

CHANNEL ID.

VIDEO ID.
PARENTAL CONTROL
FAMILY FAVORITES
4 EVENT PROGRAM
CLOSED CAPTION

CHANNEL ID.

CH 22 
CH. LIST A&E
CUSTOM CH. ABC

RESET BET

CBS

NEXT CH CNBC
CH  CH  CNN
OR # KEYS 

CHANNEL ID.

CH 22 

CH. LIST A&E

CUSTOM CH. ABC
RESET BET

CBS

NEXT CH CNBC
CH  CH  CNN
OR # KEYS 

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

ID
FAV

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Use this feature to give a name to any of the video inputs.

Press CURSOR  or  to scroll through the preset VIDEO LIST.
Press CURSOR  to select desired VIDEO ID.
To customize VIDEO ID, select CUSTOM.
Press CURSOR  (twice) to select the video input to be named.
Press CURSOR  or  to select letters.
Press CURSOR  or  to change position.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position.

(

*

) represents a blank space.

Select RESET to set VIDEO ID to original condition.

NOTE: VIDEO ID will be displayed only when VIDEO input is displayed as main picture.

VIDEO ID.

CURSOR

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

CURSOR

CURSOR

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VIDEO ID.

VID 1 VID2 VID3



VID. LIST CAM
CUSTOM CBL

RESET DVD

LD

SAT

STB



VIDEO ID.

VID 1 VID2 VID3

VIDEO LIST
CUSTOM
RESET

CHANNEL ID.

VIDEO ID.

PARENTAL CONTROL
FAMILY FAVORITES
4 EVENT PROGRAM
CLOSED CAPTION

VIDEO ID.

VID 1 VID2 VID3



VID. LIST CAM
CUSTOM CBL

RESET DVD

LD
SAT
STB



FAV

ID

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

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This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel or video input.
It can also be used to keep the TV from being viewed for a scheduled amount of time that you set.

The code to enter PARENTAL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number. The factory preset code is 0000.
Use the number buttons to select secret code.

Use CURSOR  or  to highlight function and the CURSOR  button to set ON or OFF.

When CHANNEL is turned on, the picture and sound for the chosen channel will be blocked out.
When VIDEO LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for all video inputs will be blocked out.
When QUICK LOCK is turned on, the picture and sound for channels 3, 4 and all video inputs will be blocked out.
When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on, all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the Power button.
When TV TIME OUT is turned on, you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time
period.(Set clock first.) Use CURSOR  or  to highlight ONCE (TV will time out one time only), DAILY (TV will time out every
day), WEEKLY (TV will time out one time a week) or OFF (to disable this function) and then press cursor  to select your choice.

To change the secret code number, select CHANGE SECRET CODE. Enter a new four digit key number you prefer.

If you forget your secret code, use the factory code 7777 to erase your key number. This will reset the secret code number back
to the factory preset 0000.

Press EXIT to quit menu or cursor  to return to previous menu.

PARENTAL CONTROL

USE NUMBER BUTTONS
TO ENTER THE
SECRET CODE.

CURSOR

PARENTAL CONTROL

**** ENTER SECRET CODE

CHANNEL 03
VIDEO LOCK
QUICK LOCK

FRONT PANEL LOCK
TV TIME OUT
MOVIE RATINGS
TV RATINGS
CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG)
CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN)

0 0 0 0

PARENTAL CONTROL

**** CHANGE SECRET CODE?

CHANNEL 03

VIDEO LOCK
QUICK LOCK

FRONT PANEL LOCK
TV TIME OUT
MOVIE RATINGS
TV RATINGS
CANADIAN RATINGS (ENG)
CANADIAN RATINGS (FRN)

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

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CHANNEL ID.
VIDEO ID.

PARENTAL CONTROL

FAMILY FAVORITES
4 EVENT PROGRAM
CLOSED CAPTION

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

NOTES: 1. For MOVIE/TV/CANADIAN RATINGS please refer to the PARENTAL CONTROL and MOVIE/TV RATINGS

reference guide.

2. 32/36UX01S models
If ANT A and ANT B are in the same SIGNAL SOURCE mode, and channel is locked, it is locked on both
antenna inputs.
When using TV TIME OUT make sure the clock is set (see page 39).

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This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can
rename. A total of 24 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function.

Press CURSOR  to access the second part of the FAMILY FAVORITES menu when the cursor is in the first position.
Channel stored with AUTO CHANNEL SET will automatically be stored in FAMILY FAVORITES.

To rename the categories, use the CURSOR buttons to highlight the category you would like to rename.
Use CURSOR  or  to change a letter and CURSOR  to select the next character to change.

To enter a channel into a category, highlight the channel location to be stored.
Press CHANNEL  or  or the number buttons to enter the desired channel. Repeat until category has been set with your favorite
channels. The channel to be added is displayed in the top right corner of the screen.
Enter channel 00 to erase a favorite channel.

To reset categories and channels back to original factory preset, press RECALL while you are renaming a category.

Press EXIT to quit menu, or CURSOR  to return to previous menu when the CURSOR is in the first position.

NOTE: 32/36UX01S models

This function cannot be accessed when ANT B is the main channel.
When the set is in a SIGNAL SOURCE different from ANT A, the message PLEASE SWITCH TO ANT A will appear.

FAMILY FAVORITES

(MENU)

CURSOR

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

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CHANNEL ID.
VIDEO ID.
PARENTAL CONTROL

FAMILY FAVORITES

4 EVENT PROGRAM
CLOSED CAPTION

FAMILY FAVORITES CH3

MOVIES SPORTS NEWS**

31433
61545
821

10 27

FAMILY FAVORITES CH 3

MOVIES SPORTS NEWS**

31433
61545
821

10 27

FAV

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FAV

ID

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ID

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Use this function to tune the main picture to a desired favorite channel.

Press the CURSOR button.
Select a category using CURSOR  or  buttons.
Use CURSOR  or  buttons to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel.
Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen.

NOTE: 32/36UX01S models

When PIP is displayed, the cursor will not activate the FAMILY FAVORITES menu. The CURSOR button will move
the PIP position.

FAMILY FAVORITES

(OPERATION)

CURSOR

CURSOR

CURSOR

FAMILY FAVORITES CH 21

< SPORTS >

21

12
15

FAMILY FAVORITES CH 12

< MOVIES >

3

6
8
9

FAMILY FAVORITES CH 21

< SPORTS >

21

12
15

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This function will automatically turn the TV on and off, one time only, every day or once a week.

Press CURSOR  to select PROGRAM 1, 2, 3, or 4.
Press CURSOR  or  to select the time the TV will turn on and off.
Use CURSOR  to change position.
Press CURSOR  or  to highlight then CURSOR  to select MODE: ONCE (TV will turn on/off one time only) or MODE: DAILY
(TV will turn on/off at the same time every day), or MODE: WEEKLY (TV will turn on/off at same time every week) and MODE: OFF
(to disable this function).
Press CURSOR  or , CHANNEL ()or(), or number buttons to set the channel the TV will tune to when it automatically turns
on.
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 screen below will appear.

NOTES: 1. The OFF Timer will only activate if the TV was turned on or tuned with the ON Timer and no channel selection

was made after this time. If you change the channel after the ON Timer has been activated, the OFF Timer will
deactivate.

2. If no remote control button is pressed after ON Timer is activated, the TV will automatically turn off after three
hours.

CAUTION: Do not use your TV as a deterrent when away from home by using the ON and OFF TIMERS. For safety,

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

4 EVENT PROG.

CURSOR

4 EVENT PROGRAM

1 2 3 4

-- -- AM TV ON

-- -- AM TV OFF

-- CHANNEL
ONCE
DAILY
WEEKLY SUN
OFF

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

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CHANNEL ID.
VIDEO ID.
PARENTAL CONTROL
FAMILY FAVORITES

4 EVENT PROGRAM

CLOSED CAPTION

4 EVENT PROGRAM

1 2 3 4
11:00 AM TV ON
12:00 AM TV OFF
10 CHANNEL

ONCE

DAILY
WEEKLY SUN
OFF

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

4 EVENT PROGRAM

PLEASE SET

CLOCK FIRST

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

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ID

CUSTOM

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DISPLAY: ON/OFF will turn the display on or off.

MODE: C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing.

TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV 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).

2 is sometimes used for a second language (may vary by region).

Use CURSOR  or  to highlight the function to change then press CURSOR  to change the function.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu.

CC

CC

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

or

.

CC

CLOSED CAPTION

CURSOR

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

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CHANNEL ID.
VIDEO ID.
PARENTAL CONTROL
FAMILY FAVORITES
4 EVENT PROGRAM

CLOSED CAPTION

CLOSED CAPTION

DISPLAY

OFF ON

MODE

C.C. TEXT

CHANNEL

12

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

VIDEO

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VIDEO

Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality.

Use this function to change the contrast between black and white levels in the picture.

Use the CURSOR  or  buttons to highlight the function to be adjusted.
Press the CURSOR  or  buttons to adjust the function.
Press EXIT to quit menu.

NOTE: 1. 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.

Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture.

Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural. (It may be necessary to adjust TINT to
obtain optimum picture quality when using the COMPONENT: Y-PBPRInput 2 jacks).

Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness.

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

When RESET is selected, press CURSOR  to return video adjustments to factory preset conditions.

CONTRAST

COLOR

TINT

BRIGHTNESS

SHARPNESS

RESET

CURSOR

CURSOR

75%
50%
50%

50%

98%
50%
50%

50%

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

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FAV

ID

FAV

ID

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
RESET
COLOR

TEMPERATURE

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
RESET
COLOR

TEMPERATURE

Use this function to change color to cool for more blue, or warm for more red.

COLOR

TEMPERATURE

VIDEO

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Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings exactly the way you want it and improve picture quality.

Use CURSOR  or  to select function.
Use CURSOR  to change the function setting.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu.

COLOR TEMPERATURE

Set this to WARM for hotter colors with more red, or set to COOL for less intense colors with more blue.

COLOR

TEMPERATURE

CURSOR

CURSOR

100%
50%
50%

50%

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

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FAV

ID

FAV

ID

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
RESET

COLOR

TEMPERATURE

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
RESET

COLOR

TEMPERATURE

COOL WARM

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AUDIO

Select AUDIO SETTINGS to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality.

This function controls the low frequency audio to all speakers.

Use CURSOR  or  to highlight the function to be adjusted.
Press CURSOR  or  to adjust the function.
Use CURSOR  or  to highlight RESET, ADVANCED SETTING, or VOLUME CORRECTION then CURSOR  to Select.
Press EXIT to quit menu.

NOTE: If BASS is selected you are adjusting BASS. The additional menu items TREBLE and BALANCE can be selected and

adjusted in the same manner.

This function controls the high frequency audio to all speakers.

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

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

AUDIO

BASS

BALANCE

RESET

TREBLE

CURSOR

CURSOR

72%
50%

90%
50%

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

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FAV

ID

FAV

ID

BASS

TREBLE
BALANCE
RESET
ADVANCED
SETTINGS
VOLUME

CORRECTION

BASS

TREBLE
BALANCE
RESET
ADVANCED
SETTINGS
VOLUME

CORRECTION

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AUDIO

Use ADVANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV, depending on listening conditions.

MTS MODE

Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), MONO (monaural sound) used when
receiving a weak stereo broadcast or SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc.
The sources received will be displayed at the top left edge of the TV. The source you select will be displayed above the sources
received. See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received (monaural is always received).

Press CURSOR  or  to highlight a function.
Press CURSOR  to change the function setting. When the function has an in the box, it is ON.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu.

ADVANCED

SETTINGS

CURSOR

CURSOR

CURSOR

72%
50%

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

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FAV

ID

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
RESET

ADVANCED

SETTINGS

VOLUME

CORRECTION

ADVANCED SETTINGS

STEREO

MONO
SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM

INTERNAL SPEAKERS
AUTO NOISE CANCEL

ADVANCED SETTINGS

STEREO
MONO
SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM

INTERNAL SPEAKERS

AUTO NOISE CANCEL

INTERNAL SPEAKERS

This function is useful when first setting up the external speakers, or if you prefer to use only speakers from a separate stereo
system.

AUTO NOISE CANCEL

This function eliminates the noise between stations. If a channel is tuned and is noisy, this function will automatically eliminate the
audio for that channel.

ANT A 31

NEWS

10:00 PM

ANT A 31

NEWS

10:00 PM

STEREO SELECTED

SAP SELECTED

MONO SELECTED

STEREO

ST/SA

ANT A 31

NEWS

10:00 PM

SAP

ST/SA

MONO

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VOLUME

CORRECTION

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

Press CURSOR  or  to highlight one of the four volume corrections, then press CURSOR  to select.
Press CHANNEL  or  and number buttons to select a channel.
Press CURSOR  to secelct, and  or  to adjust the volume level in 5% increments.
Press EXIT to quit menu or CURSOR  to return to previous menu.

NOTE: Volume Correction adjustment is for the channel display 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 CURSOR .

If the channel has been corrected before, use the CURSOR  or  to highlight and CURSOR  to select that
channel, then use the CURSOR  or  to change the level.

To erase a channel from volume correction, select CHANNEL 00 when in incrementing mode.

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

CURSOR

CURSOR

CURSOR

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

CH LEVEL

100%
100%
100%
100%

CH LEVEL

100%
100%
100%
100%

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
RESET
ADVANCED

SETTINGS

VOLUME

CORRECTION

CH LEVEL
3 80%

100%
100%
100%

MANUAL ADJUST
SO EACH PROGRAM
HAS THE SAME VOLUME

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FAV

ID

FAV

ID

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
RESET
ADVANCED

SETTINGS

VOLUME

CORRECTION

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
RESET
ADVANCED

SETTINGS

VOLUME

CORRECTION

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THEATER

THEATER

Press CURSOR  or  to highlight and change a surround function.
Press exit to quit or CURSOR  to return to previous menu.

SURROUND OFF

Use this for normal stereo/mono broadcasts.

NOTE: If sound is noisy when a stereo broadcast is received, and the TV is set to the SURROUND mode, decrease the

TREBLE control or turn the Surround OFF.

CURSOR

CURSOR

CURSOR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

TO QUIT

EXIT

TO MENU BAR

MENU

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FAV

ID

FAV

ID

FAV

ID

SURROUND ON

OFF

SURROUND ON

OFF

SURROUND ON

OFF

THEATER

Use this function to choose picture settings for a true home THEATER experience.

Use this function to choose from automatic picture settings to optimize your TV s performance.

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CARE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TV
AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL

DO

Make sure the TV set is turned OFF when cleaning the TV set.

Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth.

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

Place your television away from extreme heat, humidity, and extremely dusty places.

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

Do not touch the screen too often.

Do not subject the remote control to shocks such as dropping it on 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. Do not 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 two new AA size batteries.

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RECEPTION PROBLEMS

¥ IGNITION NOISE:
Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, picture may flutter or drift.
Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems, neon
lamps, electrical drills, and other electrical appliances.

¥ GHOSTS:
Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One is the
direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other
objects. 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 leads 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 is extremely 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.

NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from

the TV set to a considerable distance.

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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. Wait 30 seconds and plug the power cord back
in. Press the power switch again.

This protective technology should provide for years of lasting entertainment from your HITACHI Color Television.

SYMPTOMS

CHECK THESE ITEMS AND

TRY THESE ADJUSTMENTS

No Picture, no sound

Sound OK, picture poor

Picture OK, sound poor

Picture blurred

Lines or streaks in picture

Poor reception on some channels

Picture rolls vertically

No color

Poor color

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Be sure external connection is correct

Be sure power cord is plugged in

Be sure TV is switched''ON"

Try another channel (station trouble)

Check antenna connections (back of TV)

Check antenna for broken lead-in wire

Check for local interference

Check outside antenna

Adjust Contrast control

Adjust Brightness control

Adjust Color control

Adjust Tint control

Adjust Volume control

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Features:

¥ Dual Antenna Inputs (32UX01S and 36UX01S models)
¥ Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution
¥Remote Transmitter (Controls many VCR, DVD, cable box, and satellite brands)
¥ P-in-P Functions (32UX01S and 36UX01S models)
¥ EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE OSD
¥ Full set of input jacks, including S-Video
¥ Closed Caption Decoder
¥ Comb Filter, Wide-Band Video-Amp, and Color Temperature Control.
¥ MTS (Mulit-Channel Television Sound) Stereo Broadcast Reception
¥ Surround Sound
¥ VM-Velocity Modulation (32UX01S and 36UX01S models)
¥ COMPONENT: Y-PBPR Input Jacks

¥V-Chip

Screen Size; 32V (32 inches measured diagonally) 32GX01B and 32UX01S

36V (36 inches measured diagonally) 36GX01B and 36UX01S

I

nputs:

¥

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

¥ Power Consumption (operating)

32UX01S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114W

36UX01S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114W

32GX01B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97W

36GX01B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97W

¥ Power Consumption (maximum)

32UX01S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168W

36UX01S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168W

32GX01B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150W

36GX01B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150W

¥ Antenna input impedance . . . . . . . . .75 Ohm

¥ Channel coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181ch.

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

UHF-Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 ~ 69

CATV Mid Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-5 ~ A-I

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-I

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) . . . . . . . . . .1.0Vp-p, 75 Ohm

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

¥ Component Video

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

Chrominance (Pb,Pr) . . . . . . . . . .0.7Vp-p, 75 Ohm

¥ Audio input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47k Ohm

¥Average input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470mVrms

¥ Maximum input level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .940mVrms

Out

puts:

¥ Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .470mVrms, 1k Ohm

Dimensions:

32GX01B
32UX01S

¥ Height (in.) 26

5

/

16

¥Width (in.) 31 1/

16

¥ Depth (in.) 22 1/

4

36GX01B
36UX01S

¥ Height (in.) 29

17

/

32

¥Width (in.) 35

¥ Depth (in.) 24

13

/

32

1

/

4

NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this

operating guide are subject to change without
notice.

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Hitachi America, LTD.

Home Electronics Division

1855 Dornoch Court

San Diego, CA 92154

Hitachi America, LTD.
Home Electronics Division

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 warranty, service, operation, or technical assistance, please
contact:

In Canada, please contact: 1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

HITACHI (HSC) Canada Inc.

6740 Campobello Road

Mississauga, Ont. L5N 2L8

service

service

To locate an authorized
HITACHI service facility
in the continental U.S.A.
and Canada,

DIAL TOLL FREE

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

800 HITACHI

800 HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

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