Hitachi 27AX4B User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 27AX4B 27AX3B 27AX0B 1HITACHI SOLID STATE COLOR TV OPERATING GUIDE Your new HITACHI COLOR TV incorporates a host of features

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in y

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one VHF/UHF terminal can be used for

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TV SET 1. If an outdoor antenna/CATV is to be used, disconnect the indoor antenna. Do not leave both the indoor and outdoor ante

LOCATION OF CONTROLS LOCATION OF CONTROLS Details are described on the page shown by the number attached to the part name (example: ). Front

FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL JACKS AND CONNECTIONS • The front panel jacks are provided as a convenience to allow you to easil

HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS HOW TO SELECT CHANNELS TURNING THE SET ON - POWER BUTTON Push the POWER BUTTON to turn the set ON. (To turn the set OF

PICTURE CAUTIONS PICTURE CAUTIONS When using TV games, computers and similar products with your TV, keep the CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS functions at low

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) (MODEL 27AX4B) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-692GR with P-in-P) (MODEL 27AX4B) In addition to contr

THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) (MODEL 27AX3B) THE GENIUS REMOTE CONTROL (CLU-681GJ without P-in-P) (MODEL 27AX3B) In addition to

REMOTE CONTROL CLU-264 (MODEL 27AX0B) REMOTE CONTROL CLU-264 (MODEL 27AX0B) This remote control transmitter operates only on TV functions. To

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. Remote control illustration  POWER button Press this button

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 c

HOW TO USE THE REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR T.V. The word "MUTE" will not be displayed if the CLOSED CAPTION feature is on.  LAST CHANNEL (LST-

-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) -SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) Press MENU, 1, and ENTER to display 3 of the -SET UP- Fun

-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) Use the CURSOR UP or DOWN to highlight the function to change, press ENTER to change the function, and pre

-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) AIR/CABLE- select to CATV2. • AUTOPROGRAM This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHAN

-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) Press the CURSOR , to select letters. Press the CURSOR , to change position. Press CHANNEL , or t

-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) Press the CURSOR , buttons for TIMER SET: ON or OFF and MODE: 1 SHOT (one time only) or MODE: DAILY (TV

-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) The asterisk (*) represents a blank space. When finished with your message press ENTER. Press the CURSOR

-SET UP- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) If you forget your key number, use the factory code 777 to erase your key number. This will reset the key

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Follow all warnings and instructions marked on TV set. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NO

-PICTURE- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) -PICTURE- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) PICTURE PROGRAM is for your preferred settings - contra

-SOUND- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) -SOUND- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) Press MENU, 3, ENTER to display the -SOUND- functions. SOU

-SOUND- FUNCTIONS (27AX4B, 27AX3B, 27AX0B) will allow you to select STEREO (a stere broadcast), SA (second audio) program which may be a secondary lan

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (27AX4B ONLY) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (27AX4B ONLY) P IN P BUTTON The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient

PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FUNCTIONS (27AX4B ONLY)  FREEZE BUTTON: If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the "FREEZE" button. This is conve

USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B and 27AX3B) USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B an

USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B and 27AX3B) USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS (FOR MODE

USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B and 27AX3B) TABLE 1. VCR Precoded remote controls VCR BRAND Press SELECT and

USING THE GENIUS REMOTE TO CONTROL CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS (FOR MODELS 27AX4B and 27AX3B) TABLE 2. Cable Box Precoded remote controls CATV Brand Press S

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with t

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

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES The exact arrangement you use to connect the Video Cassette Recorder, Vide

CONNECTING EXTERNAL VIDEO SOURCES CONNECTING STEREO VCR or STEREO VIDEO DISC PLAYER Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the Video

ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS ACCESSORIES PART NUMBERS For information regarding how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 fro

TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING RECEPTION PROBLEMS (EXTERNAL TO THE TV) • IGNITION NOISE: Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear, pictu

TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting chart

SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Features: • Super Fine Quality 600 Lines Horizontal Resolution • Dark Tint Picture Tube (27AX4B and 27AX3B)

SPECIFICATIONS • Height (in.) 22 7/8 22 7/8 22 7/8 • Width (in.) 27 1/16 27 1/16 27 1/16 • Depth (in.) 20 3/16 20 3/16 20 3/16 • Weight (lb

HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE HITACHI SERVICE HOTLINE To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental U.S.A. DIAL TOLL FREE 7 d

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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 traffi

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11-2 An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause th

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some prot

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power ci