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REAR PANEL JACKS REAR PANEL JACKS Click to see Rear Panel Jacks. Antenna Inputs/Output The "ANT" button on the Genius remote control allows you to switch between two separate 75-ohm RF antenna inputs, Main (VHF/UHF) and Auxiliar (AUX). The antenna output labeled "To converter" allows the main (VHF/UHF) antenna connection to pass directly to a different source such as a pay-TV cable decoder. Audio/Video Inputs 1, 2 The "AVX" (Auxiliary video) button will step through each vi
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (35TX30B) REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (35TX30B) Click to see Rear Panel Connections. Typical full-feature set-up. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (35TX50B AND 35TX59K) Click to see Rear Panel Connections. Typical full-feature set-up. Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system. CONNECTING TO THE REAR SPEAKER TERMINALS Connect after turning the power of the TV OFF. Press t
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REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (35TX50B AND 35TX59K) NOTE: Model 35TX30B have only one rear speaker terminal while 35TX50B/35TX59K have two rear speaker terminals. 20
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HITACHI
SOLID STATE COLOR TV
35TX59K, 35TX50B, 35TX30B
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. Please read the
following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your
TV for the first time.
This television receiver will display television closed captioning ( or ), in
accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FC
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................................................................................................................. 3 POWER SOURCE................................................................................................................................4 HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ........................................................................................ 11 BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET............................
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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 suf
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS POWER SOURCE This Hitachi color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current. Insert power cord plug into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. NEVER CONNECT THE TV TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE. CAUTION: POWER SUPPLY CORD TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. POLARIZED PLUG
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 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
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS the set when high humidity persists. 15 The set 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 openings with cloth or other material. Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register.
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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. 8
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS OPERATION OF YOUR SET 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
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. 27 Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS 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 connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the var
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BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET INSTALLATION ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for the best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference, and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be sufficient. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall dire
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (35TX59K AND 35TX50B) ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (35TX59K AND 35TX50B) VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV(cable TV) When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF 75-Ohm terminal. If you have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the AUX terminal. REAR OF TV VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, connect the VHF or UHF antenna leads to screw
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (35TX30B) ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (35TX30B) Your 35TX30B is equipped with one VHF/UHF antenna terminal. The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), or TV game, etc. 1. VHF (75 ) antenna/CATV When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, disconnect the VHF adapter from the 75 ohm receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 ohm receptacle 2. VHF (300 ) antenna/UHF antenna When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor ante
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ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (35TX30B) 3. The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by the cable company. 15
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front view illustration Details are described by the number attached to the part name (example: 1). 1 AVX (Audio/Video) selector Press this button to select the current antenna source, or video: 1, 2, or 3. Your selection is shown in the top right corner of the screen. 2 VOLUME level Press these buttons for your desired sound level. The volume level will be displayed on the TV screen. FRONT PANEL CONTROLS CHANNEL selector Pr
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FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS 1, 2 or 3 is selected using the remote control AVX button. Check the Power On indicator to make sure the TV is off when not in use. NOTE: Model 35TX30B is not equipped with an S-Video on the front input jacks (for VIDEO:3) 7. FRONT PANEL 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 tn the following examples. Front panel jacks and connections illustration NOT
