TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI SOLID STATE COLOR TELEVISION 35UX60B OPERATING GUIDE 35TX10B 1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT.............................................................................................................................................. 4 SAFETY TIPS............................................................................................................................................. 6 PICTURE CAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 12 ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................................................................ 13 REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ..................................... 14 HOW TO SET UP YOUR NEW HITACHI COLOR TV ........................................................................ 16 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ........................................................................................... 18 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 35UX60B........................................................................................ 21 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 35TX10B ........................................................................................ 22 FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS.................................................................................... 23 REAR PANEL JACKS FOR 35UX60B................................................................................................... 24 REAR PANEL JACKS 35TX10B ............................................................................................................ 26 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS FOR 35UX60B................................................................................... 27 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS FOR 35TX10B ................................................................................... 28 EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................. 29 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES .................................................................................. 30 REAR SPEAKER TERMINAL CONNECTIONS FOR 35UX60B ....................................................... 33 TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS...................................................................................... 35 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP FOR 35UX60B ............................................................................................ 36 AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP FOR 35TX10B............................................................................................. 37 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-850GR).............................................................................. 38 MULTI-PAGE WINDOWS...................................................................................................................... 40 THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR).............................................................................. 41 HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV.................................................... 43 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P)............................................................................................................ 47 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS.................................................. 49 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS.................................... 51 VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES ........................................................................................................... 52 TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GR111 Remote CLU-850GR. ............. 52 TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GR111 Remote CLU-850GR. ... 53 TABLE 3. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ111 Remote CLU-692GR .............. 53 TABLE 4. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ111 Remote CLU-692GR..... 55 USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FOR CLU-850GR ........ 56 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 59 SET UP...................................................................................................................................................... 62 AIR/CABLE AIR ................................................................................................................................. 62 AUTO PROGRAM.............................................................................................................................. 63 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS CHANNEL MEMORY......................................................................................................................... 63 CLOSED CAPTION ........................................................................................................................... 63 FAVORITE CHANNELS......................................................................................................................... 65 RESET....................................................................................................................................................... 67 PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................... 69 CHANNEL CAPTION......................................................................................................................... 69 PROGRAM LIST................................................................................................................................. 69 VOLUME CORRECTION .................................................................................................................. 70 CLOCK ..................................................................................................................................................... 72 CLOCK SET ........................................................................................................................................ 72 ON/OFF TIMER .................................................................................................................................. 72 AUTOMATIC MESSAGE .................................................................................................................. 73 VIDEO FOR 35UX60B ............................................................................................................................ 75 PREFERENCE ADJUST................................................................................................................... 75 PREFERENCE SETTING ................................................................................................................. 76 VIDEO FOR 35TX10B............................................................................................................................. 77 AUDIO ...................................................................................................................................................... 78 PREFERENCE ADJUSTMENT........................................................................................................ 78 PREFERENCE SETTING ................................................................................................................. 78 AUDIO FOR 35TX10B ............................................................................................................................ 82 SURROUND........................................................................................................................................ 82 AUDIO FOR 35UX60B............................................................................................................................ 84 SURROUND........................................................................................................................................ 84 CARE OF YOUR HITACHI COLOR TV AND YOUR REMOTE CONTROL .................................... 87 RECEPTION PROBLEMS....................................................................................................................... 88 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE............................................................................. 90 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 91 NOTES ...................................................................................................................................................... 93 3 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Your new HITACHI COLOR TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. We recommend that you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV set for the first time. 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. NOTE: · There are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver. · Model number and serial number are indicated on the back side of the set. POWER SOURCE: This color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current. Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. 4 IMPORTANT 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 ( accordance with paragraph 15, 119 of the FCC rules. or ), in 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. HITACHI's 35UX60B employ state-of-the-art computer circuits to enhance picture performance. Should your color TV become unplugged from the AC wall outlet or lose AC power due to a local power failure, please wait at least 30 seconds following return of power before turning on your TV. This will allow the computers time to check/correct any internal errors caused by the loss of power. 5 SAFETY TIPS SAFETY TIPS 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 folder illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI television receiver. Please fill out your warranty card at once and mail it to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your model of product. FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY 1 This television set is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to 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. 6 SAFETY TIPS 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and ...