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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 1 -
SOLID STATE COLOR TV
20CX20B501
OPERATING GUIDE
Printed in Mexico
TQB2AA0181
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS......................................................................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..................................................................................... 4 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 8 Congratulations on Your Purchase...............................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 3 - Antenna (Ant) .............................................................................................................. 26 Auto Prog..................................................................................................................... 26 Channel Memory ........................................................................................................ 27 Auto Power On...........................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 4 - • Never connect the TV to 50Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage. 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
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - 6 Never push objects of any kind into this television set through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the television set. 7 If the television 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
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - 13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen. 14 Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists. 15 The television has slots, or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes, to provide reliable operation of the receiver, and to protect from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. • Never cover the slots or opening
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 7 - 18 For added protection for the television during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line surges. OPERATION OF YOUR SET 19 This television 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
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Introduction - 8 - 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. 27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to p
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Installation - 9 - may reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture. To insure optimum color purity do not position magnetic equipment (motors, fans, other speakers, etc.) nearby. Optional External Equipment Connections The Audio/Video connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best performance, video cables should utilize 75 ohm
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Optional Equipment Connection and Operation - 10 - Incoming Cable from Home Antenna Cable Connection - For reception of the cable channels, connect the cable supplied by your cable company. Antenna Mode must be set to CABLE. (Refer to the Antenna section located in the Set-Up Menu.) Incoming Cable from Cable Company NOTE: Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels. A cable converter box is required for proper reception. Ch
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Optional Equipment Connection and Operation - 11 - • To Audio AMP Connect to an an external audio amp auxiliary input for monitoring sound through a stereo system. NOTE: "TO AUDIO AMP" terminals cannot be used for external speakers. Operation - When an audio amp is connected to "TO AUDIO AMP" terminals as shown: 1. Press the TV SPEAKERS button (located on the back of TV) to turn INT. SPEAKERS "ON" ( ). 2. Set volume of audio amp to near minimum. 3. Adjust volume of TV to desired
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Locate of Television Controls - 12 - Operation 1. Connect incoming Cable to Cable Box ANT INPUT. 2. Connect a Cable from Cable Box ANT OUTPUT to TV ANT INPUT. Locate of Television Controls Front Panel Illustration 1. Power Button - Press to turn ON or OFF. 2. Vol (Volume) Buttons - Press to adjust Sound Level. 3. Ch (Channel) Buttons - Press to select programmed channels. 4. Menu Button - Press to display Main Menu and access On Screen features and Adjustment Menus. 5. Inpu
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Remote Control - 13 - LST-CH (Last Channel) Button Press to switch to the previous channel. Sleep Button Press to turn TV off in 30, 60, or 90 minutes. Cursor Button Press to adjust Audio menus, Video menus, and select operating features when menus are displayed. Remote Control Quick Reference Functional Key Chart KEY OPERATES FUNCTION TV Turns TV On and Off CABLE Turns Cable Box On and Off VCR Turns VCR On and Off TV Selects the TV Input Mode TV Activa
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Using the Remote to Control VCR and Cable Box Functions - 14 - Quick Reference Functional Key Chart KEY OPERATES TV Selects 30, 60, or 90 for Automatic Turn Off also use to turn Sleep Timer off by selecting NO TV Mutes TV Audio Access and exit Closed Caption TV Selects previously tuned channel Mode Selection Buttons TV Selects TV Mode for the remote control CABLE Selects Cable Mode for the remote control VCR Selects VCR Mode for t
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VCR and Cable Box Codes Index - 15 - seconds, try a different 2-digit preset code. 5. The remote will now control your VCR. NOTES: • If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, this means that your VCR codes have not been precoded into the remote. • In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, consult your VCR operating guide. • The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in the un
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Special Functions - 16 - JVC 14, 26 Magnavox 09, 12, 28, Mitsubishi 16, 23, 26, 45 Panasonic 09, 35, 46 RCA 15, 22 Sony 06, 07, 08, 09 Toshiba 16, 17, 42 Zenith 07, 08, 12, Code Index For Cable Boxes Cable Box Brand Code(s) G.I. 09 Jerrold 03, 09, 10, 12, 13, 51 Magnavox 40 Philips 40 Pioneer 39 Samsung 39 Scientific Atlantic 04, 06, 14, 52, 56 Zenith 00 Special Functions LST-CH - Press will switch between the last two channels selected on
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Main Menu - 17 - Main Menu NOTE: When Auto Power On feature is activated, Timer Icon changes to an Exit Icon. Display and Exit Menus Cursor Button or Highlight Desired Feature when Menu is Displayed Cursor Button or Selects or Adjusts Feature when Menu is Displayed Located On Remote Control 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR or and or to select the desired Icon. 3. Press after selecting the desired Icon to
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Video Adjustments - 18 - Menu Language to SPANISH, FRENCH, and back to ENGLISH. 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR or and or to highlight the Set-Up Icon. 3. Press to display the Set-Up Menu. 4. Press CURSOR or to highlight ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, FRANÇAIS. 5. Press CURSOR or to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL, or FRANÇAIS. 6. Press twice to exit menus. Video Adjustments Reset Use to reset Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness adjustments back to factory preset level. 1.
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Audio Adjustments - 19 - Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness Adjustments 1. Press . 2. Press CURSOR or and or to highlight the Video Icon. 3. Press to display the Video Adjustment Menu. 4. Press CURSOR or to select desired Video Adjustments (Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast, or Sharpness). 5. Press CURSOR or to adjust your selection. (The Selected Video Adjustment will be displayed.) 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining Picture Adjustments. 7.
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Lock - 20 - 4. Press CURSOR or to Stereo, SAP (Second Audio Programming), or MONO. The selected mode will be highlighted. 5. Press twice to exit menus. NOTE: STEREO - Two channel Audio reception. SAP - Second Audio Programming (such as bilingual audio, weather reports, etc.). MONO - Use when stereo signal is weak. Lock Video Lock Prevent video games and other video sources from being viewed. Channel 3, 4 and video inputs are locked out for 12, 24, or 48 hours. NOTE: Be sure
