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HITACHI
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HITACHI
SOLID STATE COLOR TV
20SA4B, 20SA2B
OPERATING GUIDE
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.
This television receiver will display television closed captioning ( or ) in
accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 suff
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING: POWER SOURCE: This TV set operates only on AC 120 volts 60 Hz. To prevent fire or shock hazard, connect this TV set to 120V AC 60Hz (house current) ONLY. Never connect the TV to 50 Hz or DIRECT CURRENT POWER SOURCES. This TV 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 receptacle only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the receptacle,
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS NOTE: Model number and serial number are indicated on the back cover of the TV set. HITACHI 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 mind
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 this television set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service pers
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 SET 12 Do not use this
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS • Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register. • Never place the set in a "built-in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation 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 grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975, provides information with res
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe oper
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BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET 2. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANT. MIXER of VHF adaptor. 3. The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by the cable company. 12
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS LOCATION OF CONTROLS . Front view illustration 13
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REAR PANEL JACKS REAR PANEL JACKS Descriptions of connections are shown on pages in circles . Rear view illustration 14
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HOW TO USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS HOW TO USE FRONT PANEL CONTROLS TURNING THE SET ON - POWER BUTTON Push the POWER BUTTON to turn the set ON. (To turn the set OFF, push the POWER BUTTON again.) VOLUME CONTROL - VOLUME CONTROL Push the right side ( : UP ) of the VOLUME BUTTON to make the sound louder, and the left side ( : DOWN ) of the VOLUME BUTTON to make the sound softer. Variation of the volume is displayed in the lower part of the screen by the color bar. (Fig. 1) FUNCTI
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PICTURE CAUTIONS PICTURE CAUTIONS When using TV games, computers and similar products with your TV, keep the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS functions at low settings. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS setting, the image can be permanently imprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty because they are the result of misuse. This color television receiver was intended mainly for the
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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-691GR) 20SA4B THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-691GR) 20SA4B In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Color TV, the new Genius Remote control is designed to operate different types of VCR's (also abbreviated VTR) and different types of CATV converters (cable boxes) with one touch. Basic operation buttons are grouped together in one area. All other controls are separated from them and arranged in MULTI-PAGE sections, with a display that can
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THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU-681GJ (MODEL 20SA2B) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL CLU-681GJ (MODEL 20SA2B) In addition to controlling all the functions on your Hitachi Color TV, the new Genius Remote control is designed to operate different types of VCR's (also abbreviated VTR) and different types of CATV converters (cable boxes) with one touch. Basic operation buttons are grouped together in one area. All other controls are separated from them and arranged in MULTI-PAGE sections, with a displa
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. Remote control illustration (with switch in TV position) Remote control illustration (with switch in MENU/CATV position) POWER button Press this button to turn the TV set on or off. RECALL button When you want to check the channel being received, or if it has a stereo (ST) or second audio (SA) program, press the "RECALL" button. You can also check the time, and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been
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HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. CHANNEL SELECTOR buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels. Enter a "0" first for channels 1 to 9. Use the "100" button for channels 100 and higher. Channel selection may also be performed by pressing channel up ( ) or down ( ) NOTE: THE TV MAY NOT RECEIVE SOME CHANNELS IF YOU ARE NOT IN THE CORRECT AIR/CABLE MODE. SEE PAGE 15. AVX button The AVX (Auxiliary Video) button will select between the antenna signal and the two sets of
