IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HITACHI
SOLID STATE COLOR TV
27CX01B
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.................................................................................................................2
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................................7
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TELEVISION ......................................................................................7
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................8
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION ...............................................................................................8
CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION.......................................................................................................8
QUICK REFERENCE CONTROL OPERATION.................................................................................9
EZ SETUP DURING FIRST POWER ON ..........................................................................................11
DEMO MODE..........................................................................................................................................12
ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU SCREEN WITHOUT REMOTE CONTROL..............................12
MENU LANGUAGE................................................................................................................................12
SLEEP TIMER ........................................................................................................................................13
VIDEO ADJUST......................................................................................................................................14
AUDIO SELECT .....................................................................................................................................15
CLOSED CAPTION ...............................................................................................................................16
ENERGY SAVE .....................................................................................................................................28
SET UP ....................................................................................................................................................29
USING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUT JACKS.............................................................................36
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL..............................................................................................37
VCR BRAND
CATV CONVERTER REMOTE CONTROL
REMOTE CONTROL CODE..............................................................................40
CODE NUMBER...............................................42
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE....................................................................................................42
CALLING FOR SERVICE. ....................................................................................................................43
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, HITACHI has determined that this product meets the
ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered trademark.
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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 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 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.
4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV where the
power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard.
5 Do not attempt to service the television set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
television set.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
7 If the television set has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this television set from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified
service personnel.
9 Do not subject your television set to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube
surface.
10 Unplug this television set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
11-1 Do not place this television set on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The television set may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the television set. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
11-2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION
12 Do not use this television set near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
• Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug the set from the wall
outlet and refer servicing personnel.
13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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.
• 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 generator.
• Never place the television in a built-in enclosure, unless proper ventilation is provided.
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the antenna system is protected against
voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the 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 the television set with CATV reception) This reminder is provided
to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
18 For added protection for this television set during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage due to lightning and
power-line surges.
OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION
19 This television set should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply at your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. For television sets designed
to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
20 If the television set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, unplug this set television set from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating
instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the television set to normal operation.
21 When going on a holiday: If your television set is to remain unused for a period of time, turn the television set "off" and
unplug it from the wall outlet.
IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions, do not
attempt any further adjustment. Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician.
23 Whenever the television set is damaged or fails, or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for service, unplug
the set and have it checked by a professional service technician.
24 It is normal for some TV sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. If
the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician.
FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION
25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the television set manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
26 When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by
the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in
fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
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SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.
27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine
safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition.
PICTURE CAUTIONS
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 color television receivers. Such
"PATTERN BURNS" constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HITACHI Factory Warranty.
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.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES.
Infrared Remote Control
Part # CLU-341U
Size AA
Dry Batteries
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TELEVISION
Location
• For normal operation, your TV should be located in an area of the room where cool adequate ventilation is
provided. Do not place the back of the television set in a place where free airflow will be restricted.
• Any magnetic force may disturb the color picture. Make sure that magnets, electric clocks, toys using magnets
or any other magnetic substance, such as iron are kept well away from this set.
Power
Your TV oerates on 120 Volts, 60 Hertz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it fail to fit, contact an electrician. Do not defeat
the safety feature of the polarized plug.
NOTE:
• If the set will not be used for a long period, such as during a vacation, unplug the set from the wall outlet to
economize power. (If the TV set is plugged in, a slight current still flows, even with the POWER BUTTON in the
OFF position.)
• Lines and other noise may appear in TV broadcast images when an FM tuner or radio is located near the TV
and both radio and TV broadcasts are being received. Should such noise appear, turn off either the TV or the
radio.
• Of you are listening to an AM broadcast, turn the TV off. AM broadcast signals may not be received due to the
interference of the TV.
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Before using the television, prepare the Remote Control
To use the remote control, insert batteries first.
Insert the batteries
• With your thumbnail, pull up the slit as indicated by the arrow to remove the back cover. Insert two batteries
(size "AA"). Be sure to match the battery
/
with the
/
marks inside the compartment.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Antennas
• The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those for black & white
television reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is strongly recommended.
The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various antenna systems:
1. A. 75 ohm system is generally a round cable with F-type connector that can easily be
attachaed to a terminal without tools (not supplied). The F-type connector should be
finger-tightened only.
2. A 300 ohm system is a flat "twin-lead" cable that can be attached to a 75 ohm
terminal through a 300-75 ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied).
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION .
• Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna.
A: Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
B: Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.
• Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear of the TV set.
CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION
•A 75 ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial
cable to the set, screw the 75 ohm cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR.
• Some cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels". Since the signals of these premium pay channels are
scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by the cable TV company.
This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal viewing of the scrambled channels. (Set your TV on channel
3 or 4. Typically one of these channels is used. If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company.) For more
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QUICK REFERENCE CONTROL OPERATION
specific instructions on installing cable TV, consult your cable TV company. One possible method of utilizing the
converter/descrambler provided by your cable TV company is explained below.
Please note: RF switch equipped with position A/B (not provided) is required.
"A" position on the RF switch (not supplied): You can view all unscrambled channels using the TV's channel keys.
"B" position on the RF switch (not supplied): You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/descrambler
using the converter's channel keys.
QUICK REFERENCE CONTROL OPERATION
Location of Controls
Front Panel
A
B
POWER
Press
On
Press again
Off
VOLUME UP/DOWN
( + ) Increases sound.
( - ) Decreases sound.
C
D
SENSOR AREA FOR REMOTE CONTROL
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
(
) Selects next higher channel.
(
) Selects next lower channel.
• Press both at same time to access MAIN MENU screen.
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VIDEO/AUDIO IN
TERMINALS
(VIDEO/AUDIO terminals are also provided on the rear.)
Basic Remote Control Functions
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QUICK REFERENCE CONTROL OPERATION
POWER
Press
On
Press again
Off
REMOTE KEYPAD
Accesses any channel from keypad.
LAST CHANNEL
Returns to previous channel.
FAMILY FAVORITES
With the Family Favorites buttons, you can program your favorite programs by using the four categories A, B, C
and D. The channels can be accessed quickly by using these buttons. (See page 30.)
VOLUME UP/DOWN
( + ) Increases sound.
( - ) Decreases sound.
• In menu mode, changes or selects the TV adjustments.
MENU
Press
Accesses MAIN MENU.
Exits MAIN MENU.
Press again
TV-CATV MODE SELECT SWITCH
In TV position, sends power and channel select commands (Channel up/down and Random Access buttons) to
the TV.
In CATV position, sends power and channel select commands to a cable TV converter.
VCR CONTROL
See page 33.
RECALL
Press
Displays receiving channel for four seconds.
Press again Removes display.
• Temporarily displays receiving channel when in Closed Caption mode.
INPUT
Press once Switch to external video INPUT 1 mode.
Press again Switch to external video INPUT 2 mode.
Press again Switch back to the original TV mode.
See page 32.
ENTER
Used in some instances where a VCR or Cable Converter Box requires an "enter" command after selecting
channels, when using the REMOTE KEYPAD button. (See page 33)
CHANNEL UP/DOWN
(
) Selects next higher channel.
(
) Selects next lower channel.
• See pages 26-30 for channel presetting.
• Moves the ( ) mark of the MENU screens.
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EZ SETUP DURING FIRST POWER ON
MUTE
Press
Mutes sound.
Press again Restores sound.
• CLOSED CAPTION appears when sound is muted.
NOTE:
• The above shaded buttons on the Remote Control glow in the dark. To use the glow-in-the-dark display on the
remote control, place it under a fluorescent light or other lighting.
• The phosphorescent material contains no radioactive or toxic material, so it is safe to use.
• The degree of illumination will vary depending on the strength of lighting used.
• The degree of illumination will decrease with time and depending on the temperature.
• The time needed to charge the phosphorescent display will vary depending on the surrounding lighting.
• Sunlight and fluorescent lighting are the most effective when charging the display.
EZ SETUP DURING FIRST POWER ON
When you turn on the TV for the first time, it will automatically memorize the broadcasting channels.
Please perform the following instructions before you press the power button.
(1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5)
(2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set. (See pages 5-6)
(3) Plug in the AC POWER cord to the wall outlet.
1 Press the POWER button on the TV set or on the Remote Control to turn on the TV. The SELECT LANGUAGE mode will be
displayed
2 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to select "ENGLISH", "SPANISH (ESPANOL)" or "FRENCH (FRANCAIS)".
3 Press VOL ( + ) or ( - ) to access the EZ SETUP mode.
4 Press VOL ( + ).
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DEMO MODE
The tuner will automatically search for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. will automatically increase when
it appears.)
If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has started, press VOL ( - ) and it will be canceled.
If you want to SETUP again, please refer to page 26 on SETUP.
To cancel EZ SETUP
Press VOL ( - )
5 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed.
NOTE:
• If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, please refer to page 28 for more information on
manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL MEMORY.
• It may be difficult to PRESET all channels in an area when the broadcasting signals are weak or multiple
stations are received on the same channel. Please refer to pages 28-29 for more information on manually
memorizing additional channels using CHANNEL MEMORY.
DEMO MODE
• To quickly learn more about the TV set, press and hold for more than three seconds both CH UP (
) and
DOWN ( ) on the TV set. The TV set will go into DEMO mode and briefly explain the various features.
• To cancel DEMO mode, again press both CH UP (
) and DOWN (
) on the TV set.
ACCESSING THE MAIN MENU SCREEN WITHOUT REMOTE
CONTROL
• If you misplaced your Remote Control you can still access most settings via the MAIN MENU screen when you
press both CH UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) on the TV set. (On the set)
• Some features of your TV set will not be accessible without the Remote Control. If you lost your Remote Control,
contact a HITACHI Authorized Service Facility by calling 1-800-HITACHI for a replacement.
MENU LANGUAGE.
The language for the ON SCREEN DISPLAY can be set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH.
Setting the ON SCREEN DISPLAY Language.
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
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SLEEP TIMER
2 Press CH UP (
) OR DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "SET UP".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access SET UP mode, then press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark
to "MENU LANGUAGE".
4 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access MENU LANGUAGE change mode.
5 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to select "ENGLISH", "SPANISH (ESPANOL)" or "FRENCH (FRANCAIS)".
6 Press MENU to exit.
SLEEP TIMER
You can set the number of minutes for your TV to automatically turn off.
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access SLEEP mode..
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes.
4 Press MENU to exit
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VIDEO ADJUST.
• To turn off the SLEEP, repeat the above SLEEP steps and select "- - - REMAIN" during step 3.
•. While SLEEP is active, the time remaining will be briefly displayed on-screen at regular intervals or when the
remote's Display key is pressed.
VIDEO ADJUST.
Description of Adjustment Items
Selected Item
VOL UP (+) button
VOL DOWN (-) button
CONTRAST
TINT
To increase contrast
To decrease contrast
To make skin tones greenishTo make skin tones purplish
To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity
COLOR
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
To increase brightness
To increase sharpness
To decrease brightness
To decrease sharpness
COLOR TEMPERATURETo choose a RED, BLUE or STANDARD COLOR TONE
RESET To return all adjustments to factory preset levels
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH UP ( ) OR DOWN ( ) to move the " " mark to "VIDEO ADJUST".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access CONTRAST adjust mode
4 Press CH UP ( ) OR DOWN ( ) to select the desired mode.
(Refer to the diagram below)
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AUDIO SELECT
5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to adjust the setting.
6 Repeat steps 4-5 to adjust other settings.
7 Press MENU to exit
AUDIO SELECT
MTS (MULTICHANNEL TV SOUND)
This circuit allows reception of stereo or bilingual sound.
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH UP (
) OR DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "AUDIO SELECT".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access AUDIO SELECT mode
4 Press VOL (+) or (-) to CHANGE THE audio select SETTING.
5 Press MENU to exit
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CLOSED CAPTION
You can enjoy HI-FI stereo sound or SAP broadcasts where available.
• Stereo broadcasts
Live television transmission of sports, show, concers, etc. can be received in dynamic stereo sound.
• SAP broadcasts
Television broadcast can be received with either MAIN or SAP sound.
MAIN sound: The normal program soundtrack. (Monaural or stereo where available.)
SAP sound: Second language, supplementary commentaries, etc. (SAP sound is monaural.)
If stereo sound is difficult to hear.
• You can obtain clearer sound by manually switching to fixed monaural mode.
NOTE:
• Once MONO mode is selected, the TV sound remains monaural even if the TV set receives a stereo broadcast.
You must switch the mode back to STEREO if you want to hear stereo sound again.
• Selecting MTS while in the INPUT mode does not change the type of sound; in this case, sound is determined
by the video source.
CLOSED CAPTION
HOW TO SET CLOSED CAPTION.
• Your TV is equipped with an internal Closed Caption decoder. "Closed Caption" is a system which allows you to
view
conversations, narration, and sound effects in TV programs and home videos as subscript on your TV screen as
shown
on the right.
• Not all the programs and videos will offer closed caption. Please look for the "
captions will be shown.
" symbol to ensure that all
• Closed Caption broadcast can be viewed in two modes: CAPTION and TEXT. For each mode, two channels are
available, CH1 and CH2:
The [CAPTION] mode subscripts dialogues and commentaries of TV dramas and news programs while allowing
clear view of the picture. The [TEXT] mode displays over the picture other various information (such as TV
program schedule, weather forecast, etc.) that is independent of the TV programs.
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH UP (
) OR DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "CLOSED CAPTION".
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CLOSED CAPTION
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access CLOSED CAPTION setting mode
4 Press CH UP (
) OR DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to either "MODE" or "SOURCE".
5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to change the CLOSED CAPTION setting.
6 Press MENU to exit
NOTE:
• If a broadcast has CLOSED CAPTION and the MUTE button is pressed, the set enters [CAPTION] mode
automatically. Pressing MUTE again will return the set to its previous condition.
• Closed Caption may malfunction (white blocks, strange characters, etc.) if signal conditions are poor or if there
are problems at the broadcast source. This does not necessarily indicate a problem with your set.
• If any button is pressed to call up the ON SCREEN DISPLAY while viewing a CLOSED CAPTION broadcast, the
closed captions will disappear momentarily.
• When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is being received, for some programs the screen may
become dark and blank. Should this occur, set the Closed Caption mode to "OFF".
V-CHIP
• This function allows you to restrict TV programs and also allows you to control TV usage based on FCC data.
This function is to prevent your children from watching violence or sexual scenes that may be harmful.
• Restriction of TV programs includes two characters that contain information about the program's MPAA rating
and the TV Parental Guidelines. MPAA is restricted by age. TV Parental Guidelines are restricted by age and
contents.
• Since a TV program may use either the MPAA rating or the TV Guidelines you should adjust both for complete
control.
[1] MPAA RATING
RATING
G
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All
ages admitted.
AGE
BASE
PG
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be
suitable for children.
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CLOSED CAPTION
PG-13
R
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be
inappropriate for children under 13.
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult
guardian.
NC-17
X
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED
X Rating is an older rating that is unified with NC-17 but may be
encoded on older movie's data.
• MPAA RATING (Example)
Example 1.
"PG-13" in the age-based RATING is blocked. This will automatically block the high ratings "R", "NC-17" and "X" also.
Example 2.
"R" in the age-based RATING is blocked. This will automatically block the high ratings "NC-17" and "X" also.
NOTE:
• MPAA RATING is only age-based ratings.
[2] TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES
CONTENT BASE
RATING
D
L
S
V
FV
(Sexual (Violence) (Fantasy
Violence)
AGE
(Sexually
Suggestive
Dialog)
(Adult
Language) Situation)
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CLOSED CAPTION
TV-Y (All children)
__
__
__
__
__
AGE BASE
TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
__
TV-G (General Audience)
__
TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)
Content Rating can be set.
__
__
__
__
-- Content Rating can not be set (not normally broadcast by TV Station).
• TV-PARENTAL GUIDELINES (Example)
• Example 1.1:Age-Based setting
Go through all select ratings and select unblocked ("----") for "AGE". This will automatically unblock everything.
• Example 1.2:Age-Based setting
For "TV-G" select "BLOCK" for "AGE". This will automatically block the higher age ratings "TV-PG", "TV-14", "TV-
MA" and "TV-G".
Furthermore, the content ratings "D", "L", "S", "V", "FV" are automatically blocked as well for "TV-PG", "TV-14",
"TV-MA" in addition to "TV-G".
• Example 2.1:Content-Based setting
For "TV-PG", "TV-14" and "TV-MA" select unblocked ("----") for each content rating but leave "AGE" blocked for
"TV-PG" and "TV-14" only.
• Example 2.2:Content-Based setting
For "TV-PG", select BLOCK" for only "V" (Violence). This will automaticall block the higher ratings "TV-14-V" and
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CLOSED CAPTION
"TV-MA-V" ("TV-14" and "TV-MA" for Violence content only). Please note that with these settings, blocking does
NOT occur if a program is rated only "TV-MA"; it must be rated "TV-MA-V" to be blocked.
• Example 3:Reset an Age-Based setting
For "TV-14", select "BLOCK" for "AGE". This will automatically block the content ratings "D", "L", "S", "V", "FV" for
"TV-MA" in addition to "TV-14". Please note that the lower age rating "TV-PG" did not change from its previous
settings.
NOTE:
• Content ratings can be modified but only in the combinations indicated by " " in the table on page 16.
• Changing a lower age-rating's content setting to "BLOCK" automatically changes the same higher age-rating's
content setting to "BLOCK" regardless of their previous settings.
• Changing a lower rating's "AGE" setting to "BLOCL" automatically changes all higher ratings to "BLOCK"
regardless of their previous settings.
• Any rating's "AGE" set to unblocked ("----") must have its content settings individually set.
[3] ADDITIONAL MODE
Besides the above "MPAA RATINGS" and "TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES", new ratings systems data can be
downloaded when they become available. (See page 21.)
HOW TO SET V-CHIP
[1] MPAA RATING
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
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CLOSED CAPTION
2 Press CH UP (
) OR DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "PARENTAL GUIDE".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access "PARENTAL GUIDE" mode, then press VOL (+) or (-) to access V-CHIP select
mode.
4 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access "MPAA RATING".
(The secret No. for V-CHIP/TV TIME OUT is commonly used. If this secret No. is set by TV TIME OUT, the
"ENTER SECRET NO." will be displayed.
5 Press CH UP (
) OR DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "PG", then press VOL (+) or (-) to select
BLOCK. If you set "PG" to BLOCK, "PG-13", "R", "NC-17" and "X" are automatically blocked.
6 Repeat pressing MENU to return V-CHIP select mode exit.
NOTE:
Example:
• If you set "G" to BLOCK , all RATINGS are automatically blocked.
• If you set "X" to BLOCK, "G", "PG", "PG-13", "R" and "NC-17" are not blocked.
[2] TV GUIDELINES
1 Repeat steps 1-3 of [1] MPAA RATING.
2 Press CH UP (
) OR DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "TV GUIDELINES".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access "TV GUIDELINES" mode.
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(TV GUIDELINES mode)
4 To change CONTENT SETTING, press CH UP (
) OR DOWN (
) to move the " " to the desired content
and then press VOL (+) or (-) to select.
5 Press CH UP (
) OR DOWN (
select either "BLOCK" or unblock ("----").
) to move the " " to the desired content and then press VOL (+) or (-) to
(CONTENT SETTING mode)
6 Press MENU to return to TV GUIDES mode.
7 Repeat steps 4-5 until all ratings and their contents are set.
8 When done press MENU to exit.
[3] ACTIVATE ON TO TURN ON V-CHIP BLOCK
1 Press CH UP (
) OR DOWN (
) to move the " " to "STATUS", then press VOL (+) or (-) to activate the
V-CHIP BLOCK. (If STATUS is OFF, V-CHIP BLOCK will not be operated.).
2 Press MENU, then "ENTER SECRET No." will be displayed.
3 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD.
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4 Press MENU and SECRET No. is registered.
To cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK screen while V-CHIP BLOCK has been activated.
1 "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will be displayed if you watch the program with Program Rating data the
same as you configured.
NOTE:
• "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will not be displayed if STATUS is not configured to "ON".
2 Press MENU, then "ENTER SECRET No." will be displayed.
3 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V-CHIP BLOCK will temporarily be
canceled. If the wrong SECRET No. is chosen "SECRET No. IS INCORRECT" will be displayed. Enter the
SECRET No. again in this case.
NOTE:
• If you change Power from OFF to ON, then V-CHIP BLOCK will be activated ON again.
To change the V-CHIP BLOCK setting. (Secret No. is registered.)
1 Repeat steps 1-3 of [1] MPAA RATING, then "ENTER SECRET No. will be displayed.
2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD and the V-CHIP BLOCK select mode will be
displayed. Repeat configuration of the V-CHIP BLOCK.
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If you intend to change or have forgotten your Secret No., clear the original Secret No. and set up a
new one.
1 Repeat steps 1-3 of [1] MPAA RATING, or 1-2 of [ To cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK screen while V-CHIP
BLOCK has been activated], then "ENTER SECRET No. will be displayed.
2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (
) on the TV set simultaneously until the message "ENTER
SECRET No." disappears.
3 Press MENU two times to exit.
[3]-A. Additional mode (DOWNLOAD)
There will be an additional new rating system. In that case, please set up as follows. Subsequently the
new rating system will set up automatically.
1 Repeat steps 1-3 of [1] MPAA RATING
2 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "DOWNLOAD".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to "DOWNLOAD: ON".
4 Repeat pressing MENU to exit.
DOWNLOAD V-CHIP DATA
1 If you watch the program with "New Rating System Data", DOWNLOAD screen will be displayed.
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2 DOWNLOAD screen will disappear, if DOWNLOAD is finished.
NOTE:
• DOWNLOAD would not be started if you don't watch the program with "New Rating System Data".
[3]-B. Additional mode (Example)
1 Repeat steps 1-3 of [3] Additional mode.
2 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "Cdn. English Ratings", then press VOL (+) or (-).
(After downloading the rating data)
3 You can select "BLOCK" or "-----" (unblock) from each RATING mode by pressing CH UP (
or DOWN ( ) and VOL (+) or (-).
)
(ENGLISH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode)
4 You can select "BLOCK" or "-----" (unblock) from each RATING mode by pressing CH UP (
)
or DOWN (
) and VOL (+) or (-) if you select "Cdn. French Rating" in step 2.
(FRENCH INDIVIDUAL BLOCK mode)
NOTE:
• In additional mode
Including two types (English mode, French mode), altogether you are able to download four kinds of mode.
TV TIME OUT
This function allows you to restrict TV viewing time and also allows you to control TV usage. This function is to
prevent your children from watching too much TV.
VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration acquired while the TV is on.)
• VIEWING TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals.
OFF TIME (Restricts TV watching after the TV TIME OUT starts.)
• OFF TIME can be set from 30M (30 minutes) to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals.
STATUS (ON/OFF setting of TV TIME OUT)
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How to set TV TIME OUT
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "PARENTAL GUIDE".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access "PARENTAL GUIDE".
4 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "TV TIME OUT".
5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access "TV TIME OUT".
6 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
VOL (+) or (-) to set the time duration.
) to select "VIEWING TIME" and "OFF TIME". For each selection, press the
7 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to select "STATUS". Press the VOL (+) or (-) to turn ON the "TV TIME
OUT". (If STATUS is OFF, TV TIME OUT is not operated)
8 Press MENU. "ENTER SECRET No." will be displayed.
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9 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No.using the REMOTE KEYPAD.
10 Press MENU, and SECRET No. is registered.
Example:
• To restrict anybody from watching the TV for 5 hours, after watching the TV for 2 hours, your settings would look like this:
• They can choose to watch the 2 hours of TV however they wish. For example, they could watch 1 hour of TV, Turn TV off for
30 minutes, then turn TV on and watch the remaining 1 hour on the TV TIME OUT.
To change the TV TIME OUT settings. (SECRET No. is registered)
1 Repeat "How to set TV TIME OUT" steps and select "PARENTAL GUIDE TV TIME OUT" during step 3. Press VOL (+) or (-)
, and ENTER SECRET No." will be displayed.
2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No.using the REMOTE KEYPAD, and the TV TIME OUT access screen will be displayed. Repeat
step 5-6.
NOTE:
When you choose the correct SECRET No., the TV TIME OUT access screen is displayed. If the wrong SECRET No. is
chosen, "SECRET No. IS INCORRECT" is displayed. Enter the SECRET No. again in this case.
To cancel the TV TIME OUT (While the TV set is OFF but the TV TIME OUT is set)
1 Turn on TV; a blue screen message "TV TIME OUT" will appear. If you do nothing, the TV will turn off in approximately 30
seconds.
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2 Enter the 4-digit SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD. When you choose the correct SECRET No., the TV TIME OUT
is canceled. If the wrong SECRET No. is chosen, "SECRET IN No. IS INCORRECT" is displayed. Enter the SECRET No.
again in this case.
To cancel the TV TIME OUT setting or change the SECRET No. (When you forget the SECRET No.)
1 Repeat "How to set TV TIME OUT" steps and select "PARENTAL GUIDE TV TIME OUT" during step 3. Press VOL (+) or (-),
and "ENTER SECRET No." will be displayed.
2 Press and hold both VOL (+) and CH DOWN (
) on the TV set simultaneously until the TV TIME OUT
access screen is displayed. Now you can cancel the TV TIME OUT settings or can change the SECRET No.
while "ENTER SECRET No." is displayed.
Notice of Remaining Time before TV TIME OUT.
• For every 30 minute interval, the "remaining time" will be displayed for four seconds. For the last five minutes,
the "remaining time" will be displayed every minute.
• "0 REMAIN" will be displayed for 10 seconds just before the TV TIME OUT starts.
ENERGY SAVE .
This feature lets you lower the power consumption of your TV set which in turn saves you money and
minimizes the impact on the environment. When this feature is turned on, it reduces the brightness of the
TV to a level that consumes approximately 20 percent less energy than when the feature is turned off. The
reduction in brightness will be less noticeable under low room lighting conditions.
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1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "ENERGY SAVE".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access ENERGY SAVE select mode.
4 Press VOL (+) or (-) to select "ON".
5 Press MENU to exit.
SET UP
EZ SETUP
By operating the channel presetting functions, you can preset your TV to the
desired channels for viewing.
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "SET UP".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access SET UP mode, then press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark
to "CH SETTING".
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4 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access CH SETTING mode.
(CH SETTING mode)
5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access EZ SETUP mode.
6 Press VOL (+)
The tuner will automatically search for the broadcasting and cable TV channels. (The CH No. will automatically
increase when it appears.)
If you want to stop the EZ SETUP process once it has started, press VOL (-). Search will be canceled.
To cancel EZ SETUP Press VOL (-).
7 Once EZ SETUP is completed, the lowest channel number memorized will be displayed.
CHANNEL SETTING
If EZ SETUP does not memorize all the channels in your region, follow the instructions below to manually
memorize the channel.
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "SET UP".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access SET UP mode.
4 Press CH UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) to move the " " mark to "CH SETTING".
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5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access CH SETTING mode.
6 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
VOL (+) or (-) to access signal source MODE.
) to move the " " mark to the "SIGNAL SOURCE", then press
7 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to the DESIRED MODE.
8 Press MENU to exit.
NOTE:
• Receivable channels of your TV set are:
AIR channels: VHF: 2 through 13
UHF: 14 through 69
CABLE channels: 1 (HRC and IRC mode only)
2 through 125 (STD, HRC and IRC)
SAVING BROADCAST TV CHANNELS INTO MEMORY.
1.1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen, then press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark
to "SET UP".
1.2 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access SET UP mode, then press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " "
mark to "CH SETTING".
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1.3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access CH SETTING mode.
1.4 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
(-) to access AUTO CH SET mode.
) to move the " " mark to the "AUTO CH SET", then press VOL (+) or
START
2.1 Press VOL (+). The tuner will search through all available channels in your area and add them into the TV's
memory.
STOP
2.2 Press VOL (-). AUTO CH SET will stop at the current channel and will not add any higher channels.
2.3 Press MENU to exit.
ADDING WEAK OR ADDITIONAL CHANNELS OR ERASING UNWANTED CHANNELS FROM TV
MEMORY.
1.1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen, then press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark
to "SET UP".
1.2 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access SET UP mode, then press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " "
mark to "CH SETTING".
1.3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access CH SETTING mode, then press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the
" " mark to "CHANNEL MEMORY".
2.1 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access CH MEMORY.
2.2 Use CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) or REMOTE KEYPAD to select each desired channel to add or erase.
or
2.3 Press VOL (+) to add a channel to the TV's memory or press VOL (-) to erase a channel from the TV's
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memory.
2.4 Press MENU to exit.
NOTE:
• If you press VOL (+) again while in the AUTO CH SET mode, auto-program will start again, and the previously
memorized channels will be lost.
BLUE SCREEN
Automatically turns the screen blue if a broadcast signal is not received.
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "SET UP".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access SET UP mode.
4 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access BLUE SCREEN select mode.
5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to select "ON".
6 Press MENU to exit.
NOTE:
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• Poor reception due to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN function despite the
presence of a broadcast signal. To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN
"OFF".
• While VCR input mode is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown on your TV even if the BLUE SCREEN
is turned on.
FAMILY FAVORITES
By setting the FAMILY FAVORITES channels in advance, you can select your favorite channels easily.
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "SET UP".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access SET UP mode, then press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark
to "FAMILY FAVORITES".
4 Press VOL (+) or (-) to select FAMILY FAVORITES select mode in which you can program four favorited
channels, in four different categories. (total of 16 channels).
5 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to the desired position..
6 Press REMOTE KEYPAD on the Remote to input the CHANNEL Number into the memory.
Example:
125--Press "100" followed by "2" and then "5".
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7 Repeat steps 4-6 to input the next CHANNEL Number.
8 Press MENU to exit.
To select the FAMILY FAVORITES channel.
If the channels are memorized as shown to the right, press the Remote's "A" button to select the Channels below.
MAGIC PLAY
VCR input mode will be selected automatically by pressing VCR PLAY button on the remote control.
1 Press MENU to access MAIN MENU screen.
2 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to move the " " mark to "SET UP".
3 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access SET UP mode.
4 Press CH UP ( ) or DOWN ( ) to move the " " mark to "MAGIC PLAY".
5 Press VOL (+) or (-) to access MAGIC PLAY select mode.
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USING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUT JACKS
6 Press CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) to select teh "CH3", "CH4", "INPUT 1", "INPUT 2" or "OFF".
Set model to the input in which your VCR is connected. If done through RF, select either channel 3 or 4 match the
setting of the VCR.
7 Press MENU to exit.
USING THE VIDEO AND AUDIO INPUT JACKS
CONNECTING VIDEO EQUIPMENT FOR PLAYBACK OF VIDEO MATERIAL.
• When the television is connected to video equipment as shown below, the material being played back on the
video equipment can be seen on the television screen.
Connecting video device equipped with video output terminal.
CONNECTIONS
* The S-VIDEO INPUT terminals (IN-1) are used to obtain a higher quality image by importing image signal
separated into color and brightness signals.
* The S-VIDEO INPUT terminal is for image signal. Audio signal is to be connected to the IN 1 AUDIO
terminals (left and right).
TO WATCH VIDEO MATERIAL PLAYBACK.
• Press the Remote's INPUT to select VIDEO INPUT mode to which the video equipment you want to playback is
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OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
connected.
• The external VIDEO INPUT mode will change as follows each time the INPUT is pressed.
• INPUT mode can be selected by pressing either the CH UP (
) on the TV remote control when the TV is set to
the highest channel stored in memory, or by pressing the CH DOWN (
) when it is set to the lowest channel.
NOTE:
• When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in order to
prevent damage to either the television or the equipment being connected.
• The S-VIDEO terminal has priority over a VIDEO terminal (IN-1). When you want to watch pictures from video
equipment connected to a VIDEO terminal, unplug equipment connected to the corresponding S-VIDEO terminal.
• It is the intent of HITACHI that this product be used in full compliance with the copyright law and that prior
permission be obtained from copyright owners whenever necessary.
• For detailed information on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction manuals of the
equipment being used.
• The connection cords can be obtained from your local video store.
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
UNIVERAL REMOTE CONTROL
With the purchase of your television set you also have received the latest innovation in remote control technology.
With its easy-to-use push-button keypad, your Remote can control your television set and most infrared remote-
controlled VCRs and cable TV converters as well.
NOTE:
• Depending on the model, year produced, brand and type of VCR, some models may not be compatible with the
remote control.
• Some brands of VCR or Cable TV converter Box may not enable channel selection until the ENTER is pressed.
Example:
When you select channel 24,
(1) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "2".
(2) Press REMOTE KEYPAD "2".
(3) Press ENTER.
For detailed information on the use of the VCR or Cable TV converter Box refer to their operating manuals.
USING YOUR REMOTE WITH YOUR TV
After installing the batteries, set the TV-CATV on the remote to the TV position. (If you can change the channel of
the TV by pressing CH UP (
) or DOWN (
) on the Remote Control, it is in the TV position.)
"IDENTIFYING" REMOTE VCR AND CABLE TV CONVERTERS
Your Remote Control has been set at the factory to operate your TV and many remote control VCRs and Cable
Converters. However, in some cases an easy one-tiem set-up step may be necessary before the Remote will
operate accessory VCRs and Cable Converters.
• In this set-up step, the Remote locates and memorizes the remote control transmitter code for the VCR or Cable
Converter.
• Once "identified", the Remote sends the proper remote signals to operate your accessory.
• This identify step will not have to be repeated until power to the Remote is interrupted due to a battery failure.
USING YOUR REMOTE CONTROL WITH A VCR
Once you make certain the Remote Control has "identified" your remote controlled VCR, the Remote Control is
ready to operate your unit. The various VCR function buttons on the Remote Control will not operate your VCR if
those features are not already found on your unit.
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• All VCR buttons will operate whether the Remote Control is in TV or CATV modes.
• For detailed information on the use of the VCR, refer to the operation manual of the VCR.
click here for image
VCR POWER
PLAY
REWING
PAUSE II
STOP
REMOTE KEYPAD
ENTER
FF
VCR CHANNEL
UP ( ) / DOWN (
)
RECORD
•
HOW TO IDENTIFY A VCR
The remote control may already be set to operate your VCR. Try this initial check to see if going on to the
following "identify" section is necessary.
(1) Point remote towards VCR and press VCR POWER.
(2) Does the remote turn the VCR ON and OFF?
• If yes, the remote is ready to operate the VCR and no further steps are needed.
• If no, continue to the "identify" section.
TO IDENTIFY YOUR VCR - DIRECT ENTRY METHOD
Use the following steps and list to quickly find the remote control code for your accessory VCR.
• First look up your VCR's remote control code number (page 35) before going through the direct code entry steps
control.
• If this procedure does not identify your accessory VCR, use the Search method of identification (described in the
next section).
(1) Slide TV-CATV switch to TV.
(2) Press and hold down RECALL and CH DOWN (
) on your remote control.
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Then release both buttons.
(3) Within ten seconds after releasing RECALL and CH DOWN (
code number using REMOTE KEYPAD (refer to list).
), enter your VCR's two-digit remote control
• The remote control is now ready to send commands to your VCR.
Some brands have more than one remote code listed due to changes in the remote codes from early to later
model years, or due to format differences (VHS/BETA). In such cases, you may have to try more than one code to
find the code your VCR accepts.
NOTE:
Depending on the model, year produced, brand, and type of VCR, some models may not be compatible with the
remote control.
TO IDENTIFY YOUR VCR - SEARCH METHOD.
(1) Slide TV-CATV switch on the remote to TV.
(2) Press POWER on the VCR to On.
(3) Stand at least six feet away from the front of the VCR.
Point the remote towards the VCR.
Hold down RECALL and CH UP ( ) at the same time. KEEP HOLDING THE BUTTONS DOWN.
(4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the VCR, Channel numbers will scan up when the VCR has been
identified.
Release RECALL and CH ( ) as soon as the channel numbers start to scan up.
The VCR's remote control code number has been identified, and the remote is ready to operate the VCR.
TIPS ON IDENTIFYING YOUR VCR:
If your VCR model does not have the CHANNEL UP function on its remote control, it cannot be identifed
using the SEARCH method of identifying. For such models, please try theDIRECT ENTRY method of
identifying.
Be Patient: a minute or two can seem a lot longer when you're waiting for something to happen, but the
code should be identified within two minutes. Remember, it is only a one-time set-up.
Be careful not to let the VCR scan more than five channels when the indicator starts to move up. If you
continue holding down the RECALL and CH UP ( ) after five channel scans, the proper remote code can
be passed up, and the two minute identify cycle will have to be repeated.
If a channel change does not occur on the VCR within two minutes, read the identifying instructions again
and repeat the steps. Should a channel change still not occur the remote will not operate with the desired
VCR..
HOW TO IDENTIFY A CABLE CONVERTER
n TO IDENTIFY YOUR CABLE CONVERTER - DIRECT ENTRY METHOD.
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OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
Use the following steps and list to quickly find the remote control code for your accessory VCR.
• First look up your converter's remote control code number (page 36) before going through the
direct code entry steps below.
• If this procedure does not identify your converter, use the Search method of identification
(described in the next section).
VCR BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL CODE
VCR BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL
CODE
VCR BRAND
REMOTE CONTROL
CODE
AKAI
25,26,37
AUDIO DYNAMICS
CANON
15,22,30
BROOKSONIC
CAPEHEART
CURTIS MATHIS
DBX
32
04
34
CRAIG
10,31
34
04
DAEWOO
DYNATECH
FISHER
15,22,30
21,32,35
28,29
24
29
EMERSON
FUNAI
09,10,11
04
GE
GOLDSTAR
INSTANT REPLAY
JVC
HITACHI
01
04
JCPENNEY
KENWOOD
MAGNAVOX
MARANTZ
MINOLTA
MONTGOMERY WARD
NEC
04,10,24,30
14,15
04,05,08
30
15,41,42
29
LLOYD’S
MAGNIN
31
MEMOREX
MITSUBISHI
MULTITECH
04,10,24,29
17,18,39,40
29
01
02,43
15,22,30
40
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PANASONIC
PHILCO
QUASAR
Realistic
Sanyo
04,44
04,05
04
PENTAZX
PHILIPS
RCA
01,05
04,05,08
01, 07, 33
23, 31
20
02, 06, 10, 24
14, 10
01, 11, 24
36
Samsung
Scott
Sears
Sharp
06, 02, 03
12, 13, 38
04,05,08
15
Shintom
Sound Design
Symphonic
Teac
Sony
29
Sylvania
Tatung
Teknika
TMK
29
15, 29
29
27, 29
21
Thomas
Toshiba
Yamaha
19, 20
15, 29, 30
Video Concepts
Zenith
30
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(1) Slide TV-CATV switch to TV.
(2) Press and hold down RECALL and CH DOWN (
) on your remote control.
Then release both buttons.
(3) Within ten seconds after releasing RECALL and CH DOWN (
), enter your VCR's two-digit remote
control code number using REMOTE KEYPAD (refer to list).
• The remote control is now ready to send commands to your converter.
Some brands have more than one remote code listed due to changes in the remote codes from early to
later model years. In such cases, you may have to try more than one code to find the code your converter
accepts.
NOTE:
Depending on the model, year produced, brand, and type of CATV converter, some models may not be
compatible with the remote control.
TO IDENTIFY YOUR CABLE CONVERTER - SEARCH METHOD.
(1) Slide TV-CATV switch on the remote to TV.
(2) Press POWER on the cable converter to On.
(3) Stand at least six feet away from the converter.
Point the remote towards the converter.
Hold down RECALL and CH UP ( ) at the same time. KEEP HOLDING THE BUTTONS DOWN.
(4) Watch the Channel Number indicator on the converter. Channel numbers will scan up when the
converter has been identified.
Release the RECALL and CH ( ) as soon as the channel numbers start to scan up.
The converter's remote control code number has been identified, and the remote is ready to operate the
converter
TIPS ON IDENTIFYING YOUR CABLE CONVERTER:
Be Patient: a minute or two can seem a lot longer when you're waiting for something to happen, but the
code should be identified within two minutes. Remember, it is only a one-time set-up.
Be careful not to let the CATV converter scan more than five channels when the indicator starts to move
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up. If you continue holding down the RECALL and CH UP ( ) after five channel scans, the proper remote
code can be passed up, and the two minute identify cycle will have to be repeated.
If a channel change does not occur on the cable converter within two minutes, read the identifying
instructions again and repeat the steps. Should a channel change still not occur the remote will not
operate with the desired converter.
CATV CONVERTER REMOTE CONTROL
CODE NUMBER
NOTE:
Some satellite receivers can be operated by the REMOTE CONTROL. If you have a Satellite Receiver, you can
use the above method to search for available channels.
CATV BRAND
ANVISION
EAGLE
CODE
07,08
08
CATV BRAND
CODE
07,08
42
CABLE STAR
EASTERN
INTERNATIONAL
GENERAL
INSTRUMENT
04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36
04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36
HAMLIN
12,13,14
JEROLD
MACOM
37
MAGNAVOX
CATV BRAND
OAK
07,08,19,25,28,29,32,33,40,41 NSC
09
CODE
22,16,38
27,39
CATV BRAND
CODE
OAK SIGMA
PHILIPS
RANDTEK
REGAL
18
PANASONIC
PIONEER
RCA
07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
18,20
07,08
12,13
44
27,43
SCIENTIFIC
ATLANTA
01,02,03,
SONY
SYLVANIA
TEXSCAN
UNIKA
11
11
31
TEKNIKA
TOCOM
06
17,21
VIEWSTAR
07,08,19,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
Check these items and see if you can correct trouble with a slight adjustment of the controls.
PROBLEM - click here for image of table
No Playback of VCR and Disk Player
No Picture or Sound from External Video/Audio Products
Remote Control Doesn't Work
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Bars on Screen
Picture Distorted
Picture Rolls Vertically
No Color
Poor Reception on Some Channels
Weak Picture
Lines or Streaks in Picture
Ghosts in Picture
Picture Blurred
Sound OK, Picture Poor
Picture OK, Sound Poor
No Picture or Sound Dark and Blank Picture
External Electrical Noise Interfering with TV's Operation
NOTE:
• When viewing in TEXT mode, if no TEXT broadcast is being received, the screen may become dark and blank.
Should this occur, set the Closed Caption mode to "OFF".
CALLING FOR SERVICE.
For location of the nearest HITACHI Authorized Service Facilities, or to obtain product literature accessories,
supplies, or customer assistance, please call 1-800-HITACHI.
HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE
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
(1-800-448-2244)
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:
Hitachi America LTD.
Home Electronics Division
1855 Dornoch Court
San Diego, CA 92154
In Canada, please contact 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244)
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HITACHI (HSC) Canada Inc
6740 Campobello Road
Mississauga, Ont. L5N 2L8
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