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  • Hitachi 35TX59K | Owners Guide - Page 1
    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
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    ...18 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (35TX30B 19 REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (35TX50B AND 35TX59K 19 CONNECTING TO THE REAR SPEAKER TERMINALS 19 TIPS ON REAR PANEL TROUBLESHOOTING...54 RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV 54 CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE 55 SPECIFICATIONS ...56 HITACHI SERVICE
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    the manufacturer, or sold with the television set. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit to rain or water, unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing personnel. 13 Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not
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    OF YOUR SET 16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the antenna system is protected against voltage surges and built , provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit
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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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    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 refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that are covered
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    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
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    Video) Connector Used on all standard video and audio This connector is used on camcorders, VCRs, cables which connect to inputs and outputs and laser disc players with an S-Video feature located on the Television's front and rear in place of the standard video cable to produce jack panels
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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
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    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 cable mixer to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the antenna mixer. Consult your dealer or service store for the antenna mixer. 13
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    not leave both the indoor and outdoor antennas/CATV connected at the same time, since ghosting and poor reception may result. 2. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANT. MIXER and (VHF or UHF) adaptor. 14
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    ANTENNA CONNECTIONS (35TX30B) 3. The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by the cable company. 15
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    at this area when selecting channels, adjusting volume, etc. FRONT INPUT JACKS (for VIDEO:3) Use these audio/video jacks for a "quick" hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. (Press the AVX button until VIDEO:3 appears in the top right corner of the
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    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 NOTE: • Completely insert the connection cord plugs
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    Use the audio and video inputs to connect external devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laser disc players, video games, etc. Output These jacks provide fixed audio , the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television's remote control. Rear Speaker Terminals These terminals are used to
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    to your personal entertainment system. REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (35TX50B AND 35TX59K) Click to see Rear Panel Connections. Typical full-feature set-up This could damage both the Color TV and the Speakers. Your Hitachi TV was designed to use 8 speakers only. Any other type may degrade the audio
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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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    REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS (35TX50B AND 35TX59K) TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS • The S-Video one audio output, connect it to the left audio jack on the TV. • Refer to the operating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hook-up cables. • A single VCR
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    THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-850GR) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-850GR) 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
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    to see Multi-Page Windows of CLU-850GR THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) 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
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    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. Up and Down Keys. The light will stay on for about 8 seconds if no button is pressed. The buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright. HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. Genius remotes illustration 1 Detailed explanation
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    HOW TO USE THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. displays. MENU, ENTER, CURSOR buttons All the on-screen display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons. The "MENU" button will start or exit the on-screen display. The "CURSOR" buttons will highlight functions or adjust different
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    for about 8 seconds if no button is pressed. The buttons will not appear to light if the room is too bright. ANT button (35TX50B and 35TX59K Only) Use the ANT (Antenna) button to select button the VHF/UHF and AUX (Auxiliary) antenna inputs. 26
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    ENTER to see the following display: Closed captions are the dialogue, narration, and/or sound effects of a television program or home video which are displayed on the TV screen. Your local TV program guide denotes these programs as . DISPLAY: ON/OFF is to turn the display on or off. MODE: CAPTION
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    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS MODE: 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. CHANNEL: 1 is used
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    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS right. Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel identification standards. If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in the CATV1 mode, set -AIR/CABLEselect to CATV2. • AUTOPROGRAM This feature
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    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS , buttons. NOTE: For CLU-692GR remote controller, slide multi-page select switch from MENU/CATV mode to TV mode to use channel , buttons or number buttons. The MENU/CATV mode works on MENU, ENTER, and cursor up, down, left and right. • CLOCK SET Use the same remote control buttons
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    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press CURSOR , to view more channels. Press MENU to EXIT. • TIMER SET This function will automatically turn the TV on or off. Press 1, ENTER, to select the ON TIMER. Press the CURSOR , buttons for TIMER SET: ON or OFF and MODE: 1 SHOT (one time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV will turn
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    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS deterrent when away from home by using both the ON and OFF TIMERS. The OFF TIMER function will not work until you reset it and the next ON TIME (when using the DAILY MODE) will leave the TV set turned on until you press the power button on the TV or remote control to turn it off.
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    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS • CHILD LOCK This function will block out the picture and sound of the selected channel. Press MENU, 1, ENTER, 7, ENTER to display CHILD LOCK. The code to set or cancel CHILD LOCK is a three digit key number. The factor preset key number is 000. The picture and sound will now be
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    -SET UP- FUNCTIONS Press the CHANNEL , or the number buttons to select a channel. Press the CURSOR button to highlight the spot to save the channel. Press ENTER to set the channel to that location. Press MENU to exit when you have finished setting your favorite channels. When FAVORITE CHANNELS is
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    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS P IN P BUTTON The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. You can watch a TV program while viewing a VCR program (TV or tape) and vice versa with this feature.
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    PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (P-IN-P) FUNCTIONS SHIFT BUTTON To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the "SHIFT" button. The sub-picture moves one step counter-clockwise every time the "SHIFT" button is pressed. FREEZE BUTTON If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press "FREEZE" button. This is
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    amount of fine detail in the picture. This adjustment will only affect the picture when PICTURE SETTING AI is OFF. • PICTURESETTING Your Hitachi TV has a new AI (Artificial Intelligence) function which will automatically adjust picture settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. • AI
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    of background colors. For best picture performance leave the AUTOCOLOR function on. • NOTCH FILTER ON/OFF Turn on the NOTCH FILTER when viewing a television program or a program from one of the regular video inputs to improve the picture appearance, especially around the outline of buildings, signs
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    SET-UP • Match the numbers below to the diagram for speaker placement and refer to the table for the different surround sound requirements. The television's internal speakers. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the "Audio to Hi-Fi" output on the TV. These speakers are
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    SETTING. Use the CURSOR , to select a function. press ENTER to set a function or to turn it on or off. • MTS MODE (Multi-Channel Television Sound) will allow you to select STEREO (a stereo broadcast), SA (second audio) program which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. or MONO (monaural
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    -SOUND- FUNCTIONS This function will improve the quality of both low and high frequency sounds when listening at low volume levels. • INT. SPEAKERS This function allows the user to turn off the TV speakers. Therefore, no sound will be emitted from them. This function is useful when first setting up
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    -SOUND- FUNCTIONS Press MENU, 3, ENTER, 3, ENTER to select SURROUND. Use the CURSOR buttons to select and adjust the volume front and rear speakers. Front volume also controls AUDIO to Hi-Fi. • SURROUND OFF Use this for normal stereo/mono broadcasts. • MATRIX SURROUND Listener is surrounded by many
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    -SOUND- FUNCTIONS display on or off. • Using REAR SPEAKERS Only certain surround sound formats can be enjoyed from the TV's built-in speakers. It may be necessary to connect rear speakers, depending on the surround mode. Refer to page 13 for the connection of the rear speakers. • Adjusting "REAR
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    of your VCR. • When operating your TV or a cable box, remember to set the Multi-Page select switch to the proper position. • Refer to the instruction manual for the VCR to operate buttons exclusively for the VCR. • Be sure to keep the original remote control for the VCR even if you use
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    Multi-Page select switch to the proper position. • Be sure to keep the original remote control for the cable box even if you use the Hitachi Genius remote to control the cable box. 45
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    CLU-850GR. Press SELECT and this VCR BRAND Audio Dynamics Canon Citizen Craig Curtis Mathis dbx Dimensia Emerson Fisher GE Goldstar Hitachi Instant Replay JC Penny JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex MGA Minolta Mitsubishi Montgomery Wards NEC Panasonic Pentex Philco Philips Pioneer ProScan
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    2 / 3 Hamlin 4 Jerrold 1 / 2 / 3 / 3 Magnavox 9 Panasonic 8 Philips 9 Pioneer 7 Regal 4 Scientific Atlantic 6 Viewstar 9 Zenith 5 TABLE 3. VCR Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III Remote CLU-692GR. Press SELECT and this VCR Brand Canon Citizen Curtis Mathis Dimensia GE
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    USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL... MGA Minolta Mitsubishi Montgomery Wards NEC Panasonic Pentex Philco Philips Pioneer ProScan Quasar RCA Realistic Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Sony Sylvania Tashiko Technics Toshiba Wards Yamaha Zenith 7 1 7 CHANNEL 9 6 1 4 / 6 4 / 6 1 2 6 1 / 2 6 / 9 / CHANNEL 9 7
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    GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS TABLE 4. Cable Box Precoded remote controls for Hitachi GJ III Remote CLU-692GR. Press SELECT and this CATV brand General Instrument button infrared control codes. This remote will not only control the television, a VCR, and a cable box, but also other
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    USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS EXCLUSIVE BUTTONS These buttons are for operating the TV. Storing Operation 1. Set the remote transmitter as shown below. Put the remote transmitter which contains the codes to be stored and the GENIUS REMOTE transmitter to face each other. (
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    USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO LEARN ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS If the storing was not done correctly, or the codes are too long to learn, or no more codes can be stored in memory due to memory overflow, the LEARN indicator and READY indicator will flash on and off. 6. Set the LEARN/USE mode select switch on
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    . For Alaska and Hawaii, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office. Accessories illustration CAUTION: The television stand Model SP350G is designed for use only with Hitachi TV Models 35TX30B/50B. Use with other television equipment may result in instability, causing possible injury. REMOTE
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    your TV, be sure to point the Genius Remote at the remote sensor on the television. To operate other electronic equipment like a VCR, point the remote at the remote sensor on the device. 2. Refer to the instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR. 3. Be sure to
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    TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots using multiple antenna couplers. • SNOW: If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak, your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots.
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    TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Troubleshooting chart 55
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    -Band Video-Amp and White Control • MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) Stereo Broadcast Reception • Surround Sound • Dolby* Surround CATV Mid Band Super Band Hyper Band Ultra Band AC 120V, 60 Hz 35TX50B/35TX59K 165W 35TX30B 160W 35TX50B/35TX59K 220W 35TX30B 210W 75 181 ch. 2 ~ 13 14 ~ 69 A-5 ~
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    HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE Dimensions: • Height (in.) • Width (in.) • Depth (in.) • Weight (lbs.) Console: 35TX59K 35TX50B 50 30 1/16 37 15/32 35 31/32 25 24 13/16 284 184 35TX30B 30 1/16 35 31/32 24 13/16 184 NOTE: Due to improvements, specifications in this operating guide are subject to
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    HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross, GA 30093 Tel: 404-279-5600 Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii 3219 Koapaka St. Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel: 808-836-3621 1Undocumented, but known to work. 2Should read "page 45 and later." 58
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1
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.