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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 FCC rules.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................................................................................................................. 3
POWER SOURCE................................................................................................................................4
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS ........................................................................................ 11
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET.............................................................................................. 12
INSTALLATION .................................................................................................................................. 12
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (35TX59K AND 35TX50B) ................................................................. 13
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (35TX30B)............................................................................................. 14
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ................................................................................................................ 16
FRONT PANEL CONTROLS................................................................................................................ 16
FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS................................................................................. 17
REAR PANEL JACKS ........................................................................................................................... 18
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (35TX30B) ...................................................................................... 19
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (35TX50B AND 35TX59K)........................................................... 19
CONNECTING TO THE REAR SPEAKER TERMINALS............................................................ 19
TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS...................................................................................... 21
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-850GR).......................................................................... 22
THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) ..................................................... 23
HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V.............................................. 24
-SET UP- FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 27
PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS................................................................................. 35
P IN P BUTTON.................................................................................................................................. 35
-PICTURE- FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................................... 37
AUDIO SYSTEM SET-UP..................................................................................................................... 39
-SOUND- FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 39
FOR 35TX30B ONLY......................................................................................................................... 41
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS ............................................. 44
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS............................... 45
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL............................................................................... 46
TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GR III Remote CLU-850GR. ............... 46
TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GR III Remote CLU-850GR. ..... 47
TABLE 3. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III Remote CLU-692GR. ................ 47
TABLE 4. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III Remote CLU-692GR. ...... 49
USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS.................................... 49
ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS ..................................................................................................... 52
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT ................................... 52
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................... 54
RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) ................................................................. 54
CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE..................................................................... 55
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 56
HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE.............................................................................................................. 57
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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 sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TELEVISION
SYSTEM TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE:
· There are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver.
· Model number and serial number are indicated on the back side of the set.
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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
NOTE:
Never remove the back cover of the set as this can expose you to very high
voltages and other hazards. If the set does not operate properly, unplug the set and call
your dealer or service shop.
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 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.
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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 this 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.
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