Hitachi 36GX01B, 36UX01S, 32GX01B, 32UX01S manuale d’uso

Solid State Color TV 32GX01B 36GX01B 32UX01S 36UX01S OPERA TING GUIDE IMPORT ANT SAFEGUARDS 2-4 SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER FAV ID FIRST TIME USE 5-19 THE REMOTE CONTROL 20-31 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE ON-SCREEN DISPLA Y 32-52 USEFUL INFORMA TION INDEX 53-60 As an E NERGY S TA R ¤ Partner , Hitachi, Ltd. has deternimed that this product meets the [...]

2 IMPORT ANT Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this Color T elevision. W ARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: T O REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE P AR TS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equila[...]

3 IMPORT ANT 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, co[...]

IMPORT ANT 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 r eceivers. Such P A TTERN BURNS constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your HIT ACHI Factory Warranty . ¥[...]

5 ACCESSORIES CAUTION: Color television stand model SP316B or SP317B is designed for use only with a 32 inch or smaller color television set. T elevision 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 pos[...]

6 REMOTE CONTROL BA TTER Y INST ALLA TION 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[...]

HOW T O SET UP YOUR NEW HIT ACHI 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 ante[...]

8 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECT ORS 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[...]

9 FRONT P ANEL 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 OP[...]

10 FRONT P ANEL 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. Y[...]

11 FRONT P ANEL 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[...]

12 REAR P ANEL JACKS      BR ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO (MONO) L / R VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPO- NENT VIDEO Y P P AUDIO (MONO) L / R VIDEO L R INPUT 1 A UDIO T O HI-FI INPUT 2 VHF/UHF ANTENNA TERMINALS AUDIO TO HI-FI OUTPUT TERMINALS Y-P B -P R INPUTS INPUT TERMINALS S-VIDEO INPUT      BR VHF/UHF ANTENNA TERMINAL AUDIO TO[...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS (32UX01S and 36UX01S) 13 BR ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO (MONO) L / R VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPO- NENT VIDEO Y P P AUDIO (MONO) L / R VIDEO L R INPUT 1 A UDIO T O HI-FI INPUT 2 BR ANT A TO CONVERTER ANT B AUDIO (MONO) L / R VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPO- NENT VIDEO Y P P AUDIO (MONO) L / R VIDEO L R INPUT 1 A UDIO T O HI-FI INPUT 2 BR ANT [...]

REAR P ANEL CONNECTIONS (32GX01B AND 36GX01B) 14 BR Optional, see tips on page 15 Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter VCR #1 OUTPUT V L R S-VHS ANT IN OUTPUT Y P P L R D VD Play er, Laserdisc play er, etc. R B LR INPUT Stereo System Amplifier VHF/UHF A UDIO (MONO) L / R VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPO- NENT VIDEO Y P P A UDIO (MONO)[...]

15 TIPS ON REAR P ANEL 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[...]

16 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. [...]

17 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 PLA YER 1. Connect [...]

18 CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING A STEREO LASERDISC PLA YER OR DVD PLA YER 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 P B OUT of the Laserdisc or the DVD player to the INPUT 2 (P B ) jack, as shown below . 3. Connect the cab[...]

19 AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND REQUIRED OPTIONAL EFFECT FEA TURE 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 fo[...]

20 THE REMOTE CONTROL In addition to controlling all the functions on your HIT ACHI Color TV , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, DVD, CA TV (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 senso[...]

21 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV VOLUME, MUTE buttons Use these buttons to obtain the desired sound level. CLU-431UG 123 456 789 0 INPUT SLEEP VOL CH POWER TV CBL/SA T DVD/VCR PIP SW AP 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 Displ[...]

22 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV  TV POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or of f.  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 [...]

HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 23  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 mai[...]

24 HOW T O USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ▲ ▲ 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 M[...]

25 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. Y ou can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the antenna source or any of the video inputs. Y our HIT ACHI Color TV incorporates Dual Tuner technology[...]

26 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (32UX01S and 36UX01S)  SW AP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the Sub-Picture, press the SW AP button. Gray background SW AP VIDEO: 1 PIP ANT A 31 Green color ANT A 31 PIP VIDEO: 1 Gray background Green color NOTE: The SW AP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the [...]

27 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. T o return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE button again. Quick FREEZE button P[...]

28 USING THE REMOTE T O 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 reme[...]

29 USING THE REMOTE T O 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. [...]

30 USING THE REMOTE T O CONTROL CABLE BOX/SA TELLITE 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 [...]

CABLE, SA TELLITE, VCR, AND DVD CODES 31 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 .[...]

EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 32 SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER FAV ID HELP EXIT MENU 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your HIT ACHI 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 [...]

EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 33 SET UP CUSTOM VIDEO AUDIO THEA TER FAV ID 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 P ARENT AL CONTROL. CLOCK SET Set before u[...]

SETUP 34 SET UP 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 agai[...]

SETUP 35 SET UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CA TV 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 fo[...]

SETUP 36 SET UP 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[...]

SETUP 37 SET UP 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 [...]

SETUP 38 SET UP This function allows you to review which channels are labeled in CHANNEL ID (ID.), which have been added to CHANNEL MEMOR Y (SCAN), and which are protected by P ARENT AL 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 C[...]

SETUP 39 SET UP 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 S[...]

CUST OM 40 CUSTOM FAV ID CUSTOM FAV ID 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 CA TV1 signal source is selected. Press CURSOR  or  to scroll through the preset CHANN[...]

CUST OM 41 CUSTOM FAV ID 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 CUR[...]

CUST OM 42 CUSTOM FAV ID 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 P ARENT AL CONTROL is a four digit secret code number . The factory preset code is 0000. Use the number buttons to sel[...]

CUST OM 43 CUSTOM FAV ID 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 F AMIL Y F A VORITES function. Press CURSOR  to access the second part of the F AMIL Y F A VORITES menu when the cursor is in the first position. Channel stored with A[...]

CUST OM 44 CUSTOM FAV ID 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 F AMIL Y F A VORITES OSD from the screen[...]

CUST OM 45 CUSTOM FAV ID This function will automatically turn the TV on and of f, 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:[...]

CUST OM 46 CUSTOM FAV ID DISPLA Y : 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.[...]

VIDEO 47 VIDEO 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. I[...]

VIDEO 48 VIDEO 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 TEMPERA TURE Set this to W ARM for hotter colors with more red, or set to CO[...]

AUDIO 49 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 , ADV ANCED SETTING, or V[...]

AUDIO 50 AUDIO Use ADV ANCED SETTINGS to improve the sound performance of your TV , depending on listening conditions. MTS MODE Multi-Channel T elevision 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, weath[...]

AUDIO 51 AUDIO 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 ?[...]

52 THEA TER THEA TER 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 S[...]

53 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! CARE OF YOUR HIT ACHI 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 televi[...]

54 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! 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 th[...]

USEFUL INFO 55 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! HIT ACHI Color T elevision 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 T O HA VE A LOSS OF POWER, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE: 1. Press the power switch (ON/OFF swi[...]

USEFUL INFO 56 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! Features: ¥ Dual Antenna Inputs (32UX01S and 36UX01S models) ¥ Superfine Picture Quality 700 Line Horizontal Resolution ¥R emote T ransmitter (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 [...]

USEFUL INFO 57 DEMAN MOI! ASK ME! Hitachi America, L TD. Home Electronics Division 1855 Dornoch Court San Diego, CA 92154 Hitachi America, L TD. 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 Facilitie[...]

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