Hitachi 20SA3B User Manual Download

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Page 1: ...I_il SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2 5 FIRST TIME USE 6 17 i D THE REMOTE CONTROL 18 31 EASY GRAPHIC GUIDE 32 45 USEFUL INFORMATION INDEX 46 51 ...

Page 2: ...tricshockto persons The exclamation polr_twithin anequilateraltriangleis Intendedtoalerttheusertothepresenceofimportant operatingandmaintenance servicing instructions in the literatureaccompanying theappliance 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 a...

Page 3: ...ts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the television set i i 10 11 1 11 2 If the television set has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged unplug this televi sion set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel I1 liquid has been spilled into this television set unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualif...

Page 4: ...erated 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 2O 21 If the television set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions unplug this television ...

Page 5: ...ED by your Hitachi Factory Warranty When using the Picture in Picture function the sub picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a pattern burn may develop over a long period of time This Color television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations and cable companies and programs from other video sources Public viewing may ...

Page 6: ...TER 27CX25B 20SA3B CLU 414UI REMOTE TRANSMITTER 27CX5B CLU 412U REMOTE TRANSMITTER PART NO cz c _ cz_ _ EE3 E_ 27V TELEVISION STAND SP271B Not included order separately HL00224 HL00223 HL00221 H530021 3 QD 33 O D Z 6 t3 L CLU 415UI F i ILLUSTRATION vcR _m_ _ EE3 EE CDGD_ _ c G D _ io _5 c2__ CD 2 C G9 i Q HI T_M_kll HI T I _I CLU 414UI CLU 412U CUSTOM HITACHI TELEVISION STAND Excellent for VCR and...

Page 7: ...ation unpiug the television set from the wall outlet 2 Do not subject the Remote Transmitter to shocks such as dropping it on the floor etc Precision parts may be damaged 3 Do not allow the Remote Transmitter to become wet and avoid placing it in areas of high humidity Don t leave it on or near a heater Excess heat or moisture may cause the unit to cease operation 4 If the batteries become exhaust...

Page 8: ...best spot for viewing The drawings give several suggestions The best picture is seen by sitting directly in front of the TV and about 6 to 9 feet from the screen During daylight hours reflections from outside light may appear on the screen If so drapes or screens can be used to reduce the reflection or the TV can be located in a different section of the room If the TV s audio output will be connec...

Page 9: ...se sets are equipped with one VHF UHF antenna terminal The VHF UHF terminal can be used for normal TV cable TV CATV a TV game etc 1 VHF 75 Ohm antenna CATV When using a 75 ohm coaxial cable system disconnec the VHF adaptor from the VHF 75 ohm receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 ohm receptacle To outdoor antenna or CATV cable VHF UHF t1 __ U disconnect 75Ohm L_l O_F...

Page 10: ...3 I I I I ENTER CURSOR Q Infrared Remote Sensor A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages example _ NOTE The Program Icon Clock Icon and Channel Memory Menu in Set Up are not displayed using the Front Menu Key This feature uses the numbered buttons which are not in the front panel and the CH UP DOWN button is disabled at Menu Function For complete Menu Icon use the re...

Page 11: ...FRONT PANEL CONTROLS FOR 20SA3B FRONT VIEW j ooo_0 _ FRONT PANEL CONTROLS _x VOLU c _ E_ _OWER REMOTE A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages example t_ 11 ...

Page 12: ...tor Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in the top right corner of the TV screen Q POWER Button Press this button to turn the TV on or off NOTE Your HITACHI TV will appear to be turned OFF if there is no video input when VIDEO is selected If you have no input to VIDEO press the AVX button until the normal broadcast picture appears See page 23 If a picture does not appear the powe...

Page 13: ...acks provide variable audio output to a separate stereo system amplifier With this connection the audio to the stereo can be controlled by the television s remote control _ S Video except 20SA3B Input 1 provides S Video Super Video jacks for connecting equipment with S Video output capability TIPS ON REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS The S Video connection is provided for high performance laser discs VCR s e...

Page 14: ...antenna or cable TV coaxial cable _ _ _2 way signal splitter O i Stereo System Amplifier Optional see tips on page 13 V L R OUTPUT VCR L Typical full feature set up Follow connections that pertain to your personal entertainment system 14 ...

Page 15: ...elow in Fig 1 m REAR OF SET OUTPUT AUDIO TO HI FI TERMINAL TO AUDtO INPUT TERMINAL k I OF EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER _ _ _vJ EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER EXTERNAL SPEAKERS SPEAKERS NOTE To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound level using the volume control on the remote transmitter of the TV set 15 ...

Page 16: ... the AVX button as necessary to view the input source Antenna 12 INPUT MODE SELECTION ORDER Input _ VIDEO VIDEO S in NOTE When TV is set to VIDEO and a video signal is not received from VIDEO INPUT JACK on the jack panel of the TV i e VCR Video Disc Player etc is not connected or the video device is OFF the screen will be grey blue CONNECTING MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR VIDEO DISC PLAYER 1 Connect the c...

Page 17: ...ess the AVX button to view the program from the VCR or Video Disc Player The mode VIDEO disappears automatically after approximately 8 seconds Video Cassette Recorder 5 Press the AVX button to return to the previous channel TVINPUT TERMINAL INPUT VIDEO MONO_ 0 AUDIO i __2 I VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT R FIG 1 NOTE TV INPUT TERMINAL S VHS V L R OUTPUT BACK OF VCR I HITACHI MODEL VT S751A or similar model C...

Page 18: ...utton on the remote The remote will now control your cable box RESET SRD TVNCR PIP SWAP SHIFT FRZ 00 _ _LIGHT CD Z AVX RECALL 0 0 H ITACHI CLU 415UI J These buttons allow the remote to control your TV VCR or Cable Box depending on which mode is chosen as explained above TV VCR BUTTON When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode this is the TVNCR button When the remote is in the CABLE mode this is the ...

Page 19: ...n on the remote The remote will now control your cable box B C RESET TVNCR VCR CONTROL Ec _ pausE LC C_ O _O G GD 2D D D AVX RECALL 0 0 HITACHI CLU 414UI J These buttons allow the remote to control your TV VCR or Cable Box depending on which mode is chosen as explained above TV VCR BUTTON When the remote is in the TV or VCR mode this is the TVNCR button When the remote is in the CABLE mode this is...

Page 20: ...ill now control your VCR To operate your Cable Box point the remote at the remote sensor of the Cable Box and press the CABLE button on the remote The remote will now control your cable box Q Q RESET SRD TVNCR PIP SWAP SHIFT FRZ 000 LsT cH0 MUTE O CD CD CD Z Z AVX RECALL O O HITACHI CLU 412U J These buttons allow the remote to control your TV VCR or Cable Box depending on which mode is chosen as e...

Page 21: ...TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages example _ HITACHI CLU 415UI _ Q Z RESET TV VCR CD CD VCR CONTROL _ 11 _ I _ HITACHI CLU_I4UI J 21 ...

Page 22: ...eived or if it has a stereo ST or second audio program SAP press the RECALL button You can also check the time and if the ON TIME or OFF TIME has been set See page 41 Audio Selected CHANNEL Channel and CAPTION_ _ S Antenna Source AM _1 cast ON TIMER_ ON 7 00 PM 10 15_ TIME p OFF 9 00 OFF TIMER _ j Jl I If a video input is used Video Input VIDEO S in You can also use the RECALL button to quickly cl...

Page 23: ... 100 press 1 and wait for 2 seconds before pressing the last two digits of the channel Channel selection may also be performed by pressing channel _IL or down V I NOTE The TV may not receive some channels if you are not in the correct AIR CABLE mode See page 34 AVX Button The AVX Auxiliary Video button will select between the antenna signal and the video input jacks each time the button is pressed...

Page 24: ...ned off The word MUTE will not be displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is on LAST CHANNEL LST CH Button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc PRME STEREO 28 STtSA LST CH TEREO 39 PICTURE IN PICTURE CLU 414UI does not have a PINP function See separate section on page 25 for a description LIGHT Button CLU 412U does not have a ligh...

Page 25: ...s the P IN P button and sub picture appears in one corner of the screen Press the button a second time to remove the sub picture from the screen The TV channel will always be either the main picture or the sub picture NEWS STEREO _ 31 ST SA Main Picture PIP NEWS STEREO Sub Picture SWAP BUTTON If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub picture press the SWAP button NEW...

Page 26: ...CTURE QUICK FREEZE Press this button without a sub picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing Press this button again to return to normal viewing The SWAP button will not work with this FREEZE function 31 FRZ _CAUTION A pattern burn develop if the sub picture is left in the same corner permanently If the PIP may feature is used frequently occasionally shift the sub picture to a differ...

Page 27: ... A detailed explanation of the circled numbers is on the following pages example _ Q z Q Q Q PIP SWAP SHIFT FRZ 0000 L o G D Q OD D D AVX RECALL O Q O G HITACHI CLU 415UI r VCR CONTROL 1 _ _ QQQ L OQQ HITACHI CLU 4_dUI 9 Q HITACHI CLU 4_2U 27 ...

Page 28: ...r VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures this means that your VCR s codes have not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures consult your VCR operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replaci...

Page 29: ...llowing pages example _ Q Q_Q I RESET 8RD TWVCR CZD CZ CZ PiP SWAP SHIFT FRZ _0000 _ E I I D Q G CI I 0 _ 0 _ HITACHI CLU415UI Q Q Q Q_Q RESET 7VNCR VCR CONTROL D i Q QG Q HITACHI CLU 414Ut _Q _Q 9 9 Q_Q I_SET SRDI TV VCR i_ CZ CIZ O00l PIP SWAP SHIFT EEl_q _ OQQ I I 3DQ G g H ITACH I CLU_i12U J _ 41 Q O 29 ...

Page 30: ...ming the above procedures this means that your cable box codes have not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures consult your cable box operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed from the remote control After replacing the batteries repe...

Page 31: ...lot 10 Pioneer 26 Protec 27 Pulsar 12 Quartz 18 Quasar 09 Radio Shack 00 10 RCA 15 22 24 Realistic 00 09 10 18 19 20 30 48 Ricoh 08 Runco 12 Samsung 17 48 Sanky 12 20 Sansui 14 26 Sanyo 18 19 30 48 Scott 16 17 33 37 42 43 Sears 09 10 15 18 19 31 Sharp 20 Shintom 27 Shogun 48 Singer 27 Sony 06 07 08 09 STS 15 Sylvania 00 09 16 28 Symphonic 00 Tatung 14 Teac 00 14 Technics 09 35 Teknika 00 09 10 TMK...

Page 32: ...isplay the different features on your HITACHI TV The feature to be selected will be highlighted in a magenta purple color CURSOR D B This part of the screen shows what selections are available This part of the screen shows which remote control buttons to use VIDEO RESET CLOCK D AUDIO _eoeeooeoeeoeooeoooeoooeooooooooeeooeooeooeooo 4 _ ENTER MENU SET EXIT J 000000 1 32 ...

Page 33: ...ROGRAM ICHANNEL I Label channels ICHILD Block channel CAPTION PAY1 ABC etc LOCK picture sound I PROGRAM I Check channel VOLUME Lower volume on LIST I name scan CORRECTION selected channels childlock CLOCK I CLOCK I Set before using ON OFF SET timer features TIMER I MESSAGE Set for one time or daily Turn TV on or off one time or daily VIDEO Adjust Contrast Color Tint Brightness Sharpness and White ...

Page 34: ...id band A I A 5 A 1 Super band J W Hyper band W l W 28 Ultra band W 29 W 84 Indicated on the screen 2 13 14 22 95 99 23 36 37 64 65 125 Reception channels for each mode are shown at the left Refer to your cable or TV guide for channel iden tification standards If certain CATV channels are poor or not possible in the CATV1 mode set AIR CABLE to CATV2 I AUTO PROGRAM This feature will automatically s...

Page 35: ...MEMORY I MENU LANGUAGE I 1_ ENTER MENU SET EXIT CURSOR CLOSED CAPTION DIsP_Y 1710N E OFF MODE r_C C _ TEXT CHANNEL r 7 1 F_2 _1_ MENU EXIT The selected function will be magenta Your choice for the function will be blue DISPLAY ON OFF is to turn the _ display on or off MODE C C Closed Caption is for the program you are viewing MODE TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV pro...

Page 36: ...en displays F_ c_l AUFA_O I AIR I PROGRAM I _1 CLOSED I ICAPTION I J_ r_ I_IENU LANGUAGE J _ ENTER MENU SET EXIT CURSOR MENU LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH MENU V EXIT _ MENULANGUAGE ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH MENU EXIT Use the cursor _k _V buttons to select the MENU LANGUAGE of your choice Press MENU to exit 36 ...

Page 37: ...XIT _1 Factory Settings VIDEO AUDIO Balance i Contrast IIIIIIIIIIIIlUlIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Bass J d Color i Treble i Tint I MTS Mode STEREO Brightness I Loudness OFF Sharpness i Internal Speakers ON White Control COOL I NOTE This RESET Selection will not change your preferred adjustments To change back to your adjustments I I see VIDEO page 43 or Audio page 44 I _ ENTER_ MENU SET _ EXIT Your preferred ...

Page 38: ...R _ _ to change position Press ENTER to set the CHANNEL CAPTION and it will appear in the top left corner ol the screen Press CHANNEL _IL V or the number buttons to select additional channels for labeling Press MENU to exit The represents a blank space Select CANCEL to erase a CHANNEL CAPTION r PROGRAM LIST This function allows you to view which channels are labeled CHANNEL CAPTION NAME which have...

Page 39: ...1 CHILD LOCK 7 KEY NUMBER SET _ CHANGE KEY NUMBER 0 9 NEXT CHANNEL CH CH _1 MENU EXIT QQQ 41 CHILD LOCK 71 CHILD LOCK r i KEY NUMBER SET _CHANGE 000 KEY NUMBER 0 9 NEXT CHANNEL CH CH 4 MENU EXIT The picture and sound will now be blocked out for this channel Repeat the same steps to cancel the CHILD LOCK To change the key number select key number change Enter the old number factory preset 000 for f...

Page 40: ...1O0 lOOO o 100 NEXT CHANNEL CH CH _ll_ ENTER MENU SET EXIT 22 r_ LEVEL _ 75 _T C_HA 100 100 100 NNEL CH CH ENTER MENU SET EXIT Press ENTER to set the channel Press CURSOR _ _ to adjust volume level Press MENU to exit NOTE 1 VOLUME CORRECTION adjustment is for the channel displayed in the top right corner of the screen To adjust a different channel you must select the channel with the channel or nu...

Page 41: ...ENU EXIT CURSOR ON TIME 07 00_7 AM _ PM OFF TIME 09 00 _ AM PM ON CHANNEL IbMODE E OFF _ONCE r 7 DAIL_ CANCEL HOUR 01 12 _ ENTER MENU START EXIT The selection to change will be in magenta Press the number buttons to select the time the TV will turn on or off AM 1 PM 2 Press the CURSOR 4 _ buttons for MODE ONCE one time only or MODE DAILY TV will turn on off at the same time every day Press CHANNEL...

Page 42: ...k represents a blank space Move the CURSOR 4 _ until CANCEL is magenta and press ENTER to erase message MESSAGE REMEMBER TO TAKE DALLY VITAMINS i ICANCEL I_ ENTER MENU SET EXIT MESSAGE REMEMBER TO TAKE DALLY VITAMINS _MODE Z OFF ONCE DALLY TIME AM PM _ 1_ MENU EXIT CURSOR Use CURSOR _IL V to choose MODE or TIME Use CURSOR 4 _ to set MODE when it is magenta Your choice will be in blue Use the NUMBE...

Page 43: ...on to be adjusted will be in magenta CONTRAST Use this function to change the contrast between black and white level in the pnctu_ COLOR Use this function to adjust the level of color in the picture TINT Use this function to adjust flesh tones so they appear natural BRIGHT Use this function to adjust overall picture brightness SHARPNESS Use this function to adjust the amount of fine detail in the ...

Page 44: ...nill BASS IIIIIIIIIIIInl IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII T R E B L E IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII RESET MENU EXIT Press the CURSOR buttons to select and make adjustments The lunction to be adjusted will be in magenta BALANCE BASS TREBLE RESET This function will control the left to right balance of the TV internal speakers the AUDIO TO HI FI output and the surround speakers This function controls the low frequ...

Page 45: ...t SAP second audio program which may be a secondary language weather report etc or MONO monaural sound used when receiving a weak stereo broadcast The sources received will be displayed below the channel number The source you select will be displayed to the left of the channel number See example below for each selection when both stereo and second audio are received monaural is always received STE...

Page 46: ...n DO NOT Do not clean your screen or cabinet with strong cleaners polishes or a chemically treated cloth Do not place rubber or vinyl products or cellophane tape on your set Do not touch the screen too often Do not subject the Remote Control to shocks such as dropping iton the floor etc Physical damage to the precision parts may result Avoid placing the Remote Control in a high humidity place or g...

Page 47: ...sition of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded lead or connecting several sets to the same antenna without 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 When the signal is extre...

Page 48: ...HERE BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE SYMPTOMS _ No picture no sound Sound OK picture poor Picture OK sound poor Picture blurred Lines or streaks in picture Poor reception on some channels No color I Poor color 48 ...

Page 49: ...atly improved sound quality and proper sound imaging Screen Size 27V 27 inches measured diagonally 27CX5B 27CX6B 27CX25B 20V 20 inches measured diagonally 20SA3B Inputs Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Powerconsumption opemting 27CX5B 27CX6B 109W 27CX25B 107W 20SA3B 92W Power consumption maximum 27CX5B 27CX6B 145W 27CX25B 142W 20SA3B 115W Antenna input impedance 75 Ohm Channel coverage 181 ch VHF Band 2 ...

Page 50: ...nt and expedient assistance Our service Hotline operator will direct you to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility nearest you Just present proof of purchase and or delivery receipts to the Hitachi Authorized Service Facility and service will be rendered in accordance with the terms of the limited warranty as stated on your warranty card or operating guide Should you have any questions regarding ...

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