Hitachi 27GX01B CRT Television Operating Guide

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SOLID STATE COLOR TV

27GX01B

OPERATING GUIDE

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

FIRST TIME USE

REMOTE CONTROL

MENU SELECTION

ASK

ME!

USEFUL INFORMATION

Printed in the United States

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Important

IMPORTANT

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this television receiver.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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 a sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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 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.

CAUTION: 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 authorized dealer or service shop. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this television system to rain or moisture.

NOTE:

This television receiver will display closed captioning, (

CC

or ), in accordance with paragraph 15.119 of the FCC rules.

Model and serial numbers are indicated on back side of the set.

Modifications

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

POWER SOURCE

• This solid state color TV is designed to operate on 120 volts 60Hz, AC household current.

• Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60Hz outlet.

• To prevent electric shock, do not use the television’s plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless the blades and ground terminal can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

• Never connect the TV to 50Hz, direct current, or anything other than the specified voltage.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: • Read all of these instructions.

• Save these instructions for later use.

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the television receiver.

SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

YOUR HITACHI 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 and mail it at once to HITACHI. This will enable HITACHI to notify you promptly in the improbable event that a safety problem should be discovered in your product model.

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 the 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.

5.

Do not attempt to service the 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 the television’s 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 the television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

8.

If liquid has been spilled into the television set, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel.

NO!

Coins

10. Unplug the television set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

11-1.Do not place the television set on an unstable cart, stand, or table.

The television set may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the television set. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.

11-2.An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

HELP

!

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.

NO!

9.

Do not subject your television set to impact of any kind. Be careful not to damage the picture tube surface.

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Important

PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION SET

12. Do not use the television set near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

NO!

• Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug set from wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel.

13. Choose a place where light

(artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen.

14. Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists.

15. The set has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes which provide reliable operation of the receiver and protect the TV from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered.

• Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material.

PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION SET

16-1. If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the

National Electrical Code, NFPA

No. 70-1975, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

16-2. Note to CATV system installer:

(Only for television sets with

CATV reception). This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer’s attention to Article

820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250 PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL

CODE INSTRUCTIONS.

• 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.

• Never place the set in a "builtin" enclosure, unless proper ventilation is provided.

17. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

18. For added protection for the television set during a lightning storm, or when it is unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect antenna. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line surges.

No !

TO

O

HO

T!

OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION 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.

Use

Proper

Voltage

IF THE TELEVISION SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY

22.

If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions, do not attempt any further adjustments. Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician.

Service

FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION

25. Do not use attachments not recommended by the television set manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

20. If the television set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, unplug the television set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the television set to normal operation.

23. Whenever the television set is damaged or fails, or if there is a distinct change in performance that indicates a need for service, unplug the set and have it checked by a qualified service technician.

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.

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21. If your television set is to remain unused for a period of time,

(such as when going on a holiday), turn the television set

OFF and unplug it from the wall outlet.

24. It is normal for some television sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician.

Snap

Pop

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 television is in safe operating condition.

Pop

Snap

ASK

ME!


Introduction

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations On Your New Purchase

Your new television features all solid state components. It is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. It was thoroughly tested and adjusted at the factory for best performance.

In order for you to take full advantage of your new television, please read and follow the installation and operating instructions contained in this manual.

Customer’s Record

The model and serial number of this product may be found on its back cover. You should note the model and serial numbers in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss.

Care and Cleaning

Picture Tube (Turn TV off)

Use a mild soap solution or window cleaner and a clean cloth. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS. Avoid excessive moisture and wipe dry.

Plastic Cabinets

Wipe the cabinet with a soft cloth dampened with water or mild detergent solution and wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.

Avoid excessive moisture. Do not use benzene, thinners or other petroleum-based cleaners.

Remote Control

To clean, wipe with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent then wipe dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use benzene, thinners or other petroleum-based cleaners to clean the remote control.

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Installation

INSTALLATION

Television Location

This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center. Consult your dealer for available options.

Locate for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce remote control transmitter range.

Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture. To insure optimum color purity, do not position magnetic equipment (motors, fans, other speakers, etc.) nearby.

Optional External Equipment Connections

Audio/Video connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best performance, video cables should utilize 75 ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables are available from your dealer or electronic supply house.

Use appropriate input and output connectors that match your component connectors, and avoid long cables to minimize interference.

AC Power Supply Cord

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF

AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT. DO NOT USE A PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER

OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADE CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Batteries: Use two “AA” batteries.

1.

Remove the battery compartment cover on back of the remote.

2.

Install the batteries in the battery compartment.

(Polarity (+) or (-) must be correct.)

3.

Reattach the battery cover.

Battery Compartment

-

+

NOTE:

For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with alkaline batteries for longer life.

+

-

Precaution on Battery Use

Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control.

Observe the Following Precautions:

1.

Batteries must be replaced in pairs.

2.

Do not combine a used battery with a new one.

3.

Do not mix battery types (Example: “zinc carbon” with

“alkaline”).

4.

Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries.

5.

Battery replacement is necessary when remote control reacts sporadically or stops operating the television.

INSTALLATION (CONT.)

To Remove Cover Push In And Up

On Catch With A Narrow Object

Polarized Plug

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Installation (cont.)

Antenna/Cable Connections

Antenna Connection - For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended.

Antenna must be selected as your signal source. (Refer to the Signal Source section located in the Set-Up menu).

Indoor Outdoor

Typical VHF/UHF Antenna

75 Ohm

VHF/UHF

on Back of Television

Incoming Cable from Home Antenna

VHF/UHF


300 Ohm or

300 to 75 ohm Matching

Transformer (Not Included)

Cable Connection - For reception of cable channels, connect the cable supplied by your local cable company. CATV must

be selected as your signal source. (Refer to the Signal Source section located in the Set-Up menu).

Incoming Cable from Cable Company

VHF/UHF


75 Ohm

NOTE:

Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have premium (scrambled) channels. A cable converter box is required for proper reception. Check with your local cable company for compatibility requirements.

Other Video Equipment

VCRs, video disc players, computers, video game equipment, and SAT equipment can also be connected to the antenna input connection.

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Optional Equipment Connection and Operation

To Audio AMP Connection (Stereo)

TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

AUDIO AMP

L

AUDIO OUT

R

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

TO AUDIO

AMP

L

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

R AUDIO

L

P

R

P

B

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

Y/VIDEO

R

INPUT 2

R AUDIO L VIDEO

• To Audio AMP

Connect to an external audio amp auxiliary input for monitoring sound through a stereo system.

NOTE:

“TO AUDIO AMP” terminals cannot be used for external speakers.

Operation - When an audio amp is connected to “TO AUDIO AMP” terminals as shown:

1.

Select SPEAKERS ON located in the onscreen AUDIO menu.

2.

Set amplifier volume to minimum.

3.

Adjust TV volume to desired level.

4.

Adjust amplifier volume to match the TV.

5.

Select SPEAKERS OFF & VAO (Variable Audio Out) from AUDIO menu.

6.

Volume and mute are now controlled using the TV controls.

Audio/Video Connection


VCR

TO AUDIO

AMP

L

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

R AUDIO L

P

R

P

B

Y/VIDEO

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO

R

INPUT 2

R AUDIO L VIDEO

S-VIDEO OUT

ANT INPUT

VIDEO OUT

L

AUDIO OUT

R

OUTPUT

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

HPJ VIDEO 3

L AUDIO IN R

Jack used for 1/8” headphone plug

TERMINALS ON FRONT OF TV

Operation

1.

Connect equipment as shown to front or rear Audio/Video input jacks.

2.

Select the Video mode by pressing the INPUT button.

3.

Operate optional equipment (VCR-VDP) following their respective equipment manual.

NOTE:

The S-VIDEO connection is optional and overrides other VIDEO connection. Use INPUT 2, AUDIO R and L with

S-VIDEO connection.

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Cable Box Connection

ANT


TO AUDIO

AMP

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

R AUDIO L

P

R

P

B

INPUT 1

L

S-VIDEO

Y/VIDEO

R

INPUT 2

R AUDIO L VIDEO

CABLE BOX

ANT OUTPUT

ANT INPUT

Incoming cable

CABLES NOT SUPPLIED

Operation

1.

Connect incoming cable to cable box ANT INPUT.

2.

Connect a cable from cable box ANT OUTPUT to TV ANT.

Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) Connection

Use this diagram to connect the DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) to the back of your TV.

TERMINALS ON BACK OF DTV-STB

DIGITAL TV OUTPUT

MAIN

VIDEO

Y P

B

P

R

R-AUDIO-L -VIDEO S-VIDEO

NTSC OUTPUT

DTV TERMINALS ON BACK OF TV

TO AUDIO

AMP

COMPONENT

VIDEO INPUT

R AUDIO L

P

R

P

B

INPUT 1

Y/VIDEO

L

S-VIDEO

R

INPUT 2

R AUDIO L VIDEO

Note:

There are three video inputs, Y, P

B

, and P

R

. Separate component color inputs provide luminance and color separation. Use the

L (left) and R (right) audio inputs.

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Location of Television Controls

LOCATION OF TELEVISION CONTROLS

HITACHI

Front Control Panel

POWER

VOL

-

VOL+

CH

-

CH+

MENU INPUT

1 2 3 4 5

3

4

1

2

5

Power Button - Press to turn ON or OFF.

VOL (Volume) Buttons - Press to adjust sound level.

CH (Channel) - Press to select programmed channels.

Menu Button - Press to display main menu and access onscreen features or Adjustment menus.

Input Button - Press to select TV or video input.

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Remote Control

REMOTE CONTROL

Power Button

Press to turn On or Off.

Mute Button

Press to mute sound. A second press resumes sound. Press also to toggle

Closed Captioning.

Input Button

Press to select TV or video input.

Menu Button

Press to display main menu and access or exit onscreen features or

Adjustment menus.

Recall Button

Press to display Time status of sleep timer, channel, video mode, channel

I.D. and audio mode.

Precoded VCR Buttons

These buttons transmit the chosen precoded VCR codes.

POWER TV CABLE VCR

1

4

7

MUTE

2

5

8

3

6

9

CH

CH

VOL

0

LTS-CH VOL

INPUT SLEEP

CURSOR

CONTROL

MENU

RECALL

REC STOP

TV/VCR tt t

PAUSE uu

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REMOTE CONTROL

Mode Buttons

These buttons allow the remote to control your TV, VCR, or cable box depending on which mode button is selected.

Channel Buttons

Press to select channels.

Keypad Buttons

Press desired channel number to access channel.

Volume Buttons

Press to adjust TV sound level.

LST-CH (Last Channel) Button

Press to switch to the previously tuned channel.

Sleep Button

Press to turn TV Off in 30, 60, or 90 minutes.

Cursor Button

Press to adjust Audio menus, Video menus, and select operating features when menus are displayed.

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REMOTE CONTROL QUICK REFERENCE FUNCTIONAL KEY CHART

Remote Control Quick Reference Functional Key Chart

Key

POWER

Operates

TV

CABLE

VCR

Turns TV On and Off

Turns Cable Box On and Off

Turns VCR On and Off

INPUT

TV Selects the TV Input Mode

MENU

TV Activates and Exits TV Menus

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

RECALL

TV

VCR

CABLE

Selects Channel

Selects code in Video Lock Menu

Selects Channel in Channel I.D. Menu

Selects Channel in Timer Menu

Selects Precoded VCR codes when programming remote

Selects Precoded CABLE codes when programming remote

TV Display Channel, Time, Channel I.D. and Audio Mode

TV Menu Navigation

CH

CH

TV

CABLE

Channel Up/Down

Channel Up/Down

VOL p

VOL q

TV Volume Up/Down

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Remote Control Quick Reference Functional Key Chart

Key

SLEEP

Operates

TV

Selects 30, 60 or 90 minutes for Automatic Turn Off.

Also use to turn Sleep Timer off by selecting NO

MUTE

TV

Mutes TV Audio

Access and exit Closed Captioning

LST-CH

TV Select previously tuned channel

Mode Selection Buttons

TV

CABLE

TV

CABLE

VCR

Selects TV Mode for the remote control

Selects Cable Mode for the remote control

Selects VCR Mode for the remote control

VCR

Standard VCR Control Buttons

REC

VCR

VCR

VCR

VCR

STOP

PAUSE

TV/VCR

VCR

VCR

VCR

CABLE

Record

Rewind

Fast Forward

Play

Stop

Pause

Selects TV or VCR Mode

Selects A/B Mode

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Using the Remote to Control VCR and Cable Box Functions

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR AND CABLE BOX FUNCTIONS

Operating the Precoded Function for Your VCR

This remote is designed to operate different types of VCRs. You must first program the remote to match the remote system in your VCR. (Refer to the VCR Code Index section.)

1.

Turn on your VCR.

2.

Aim the remote control at the front of your VCR.

3.

Press the VCR button to switch to

VCR precoded mode.

4.

While holding down the VCR button, enter the 2-digit preset code that matches your VCR*. The remote will turn on your VCR when the correct 2-digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your VCR. If your VCR does not turn off after 5 seconds, try a different 2-digit preset code.

5.

The remote will now control your

VCR.

NOTES:

• If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, this means that your

VCR codes have not been precoded into the remote.

• In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, consult your VCR operating guide.

• The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed.

After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above.

• If your VCR does not have a power function, the remote will issue the

CHANNEL UP function.

POWER TV CABLE VCR

1 2 3

CH

4

7

5

8

6

9

CH

VOL

MUTE

0

LTS-CH VOL

INPUT SLEEP

CURSOR

CONTROL

MENU

RECALL

REC

STOP

TV/VCR tt t

PAUSE uu

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* (Codes are listed on page 14)

Operating the Precoded Function for Your Cable Box

1.

Turn on your cable box.

2.

Aim the remote control at the front of your cable box.

3.

Press the cable box button to switch to cable box precoded mode.

4.

While holding down the CABLE button, enter the 2-digit preset code that matches your cable box*.

The remote will turn on your cable box when the correct 2-digit preset code is entered. When this occurs, the remote control is programmed for your cable box. If your cable box does not turn off after 5 seconds, try a different 2-digit preset code.

5.

The remote will now control your cable box.

NOTES:

• If your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, this means that your cable box codes have not been precoded into the remote.

• In the unlikely event that your cable box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures, consult your cable box operating guide.

• The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the batteries are removed.

After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure stated above.

• If your cable box does not have a power function, the remote will issue the CHANNEL UP function.

• For some models, the remote control’s channel and will control the cable box channel. The number buttons will control your television channel although you are in cable mode.

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VCR and Cable Box Codes Index

VCR AND CABLE BOX CODES INDEX

The remote is capable of operating many brands of VCRs and cable boxes. You must first program the remote control to match the remote system in your VCR or cable box.

NOTE:

The remote control memory is limited. Some models of VCRs or cable boxes may not operate. The remote control is not designed to control all features that are available in all models.

Funai

GE

Hitachi

JVC

Magnavox

Mitsubishi

Panasonic

RCA

Sony

Toshiba

Zenith

Code Index For VCRs

VCR Brand Code (s)

Emerson

00,01,10,16,23,33,

37,40, 43

00

09,22

00,14,15

14,26

09,12,28

16,23,26,45

09,35,46

15,22

06,07,08,09

16,17,42

07,08,12

Code Index for Cable Boxes

Cable Box

Brand

Code(s)

G.I.

Jerrold

Magnavox

Philips

Pioneer

Samsung

Scientific Atlantic

Zenith

09

03, 09, 10, 12, 13,

51

40

40

39

39

04, 06, 14, 52, 56

00

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Menu Selections

SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

LST-CH

LST-CH

- Pressing switches between the last two channels selected from numeric keypad.

NOTE:

When scanning channels with the CHANNEL or button, pressing the LST-CH button switches between the last two channels scanned.

CHANNEL NOW

BEING VIEWED

CHANNEL

PREVIOUSLY VIEWED

Press Button

MENU

Cursor Buttons

Press Button Again

Located on remote control

Display and Exit Menus

Cursor Button or

Highlight Desired Feature when Menu is Displayed

Cursor Button or

Selects or Adjusts Features when Menu is Displayed

Recall

- Press

RECALL

to review:

1

Audio Mode Status

2

CH Number or Video Input Selected

3

4

5

Channel I.D. (Station Identifier)

Clock Time

Sleep Timer Status

1

STEREO

SAP

MONO

2

CH 3

KXYZ 3

29

5

Main Menu

5:25

4

MENU

1.

Press .

2.

Press CURSOR or and or to select the desired icon.

MENU

3.

Press sub menus.

after selecting the desired icon to access

4.

Press

MENU

twice to exit sub menus.

Menu Language Selection

The menu language is factory set to ENGLISH. Follow the instructions to change the menu language to

SPANISH, FRENCH and back to ENGLISH.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.

Press CURSOR or and or to highlight the

Set-Up icon.

3.

Press

MENU

to display the Set-Up menu.

SET UP

IDIOMA/

LANGUE

PROG CHAN

CC

OTHER ADJ.

MODE ENGLISH u

4.

Press CURSOR or to highlight IDIOMA LANGUE.

5.

Press CURSOR to select ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL or

FRANÇAIS.

6.

Press

MENU

twice to exit menus.

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Menu Selections

Video Adjustments

Reset

Use to reset Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast and

Sharpness adjustments back to a factory preset level.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Video icon.

MENU

3.

Press to display the Video Adjustment menu.

VIDEO

VIDEO ADJ.

OTHER ADJ.

COLOR

TINT

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

RESET

NO u

7.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the remaining Picture

Adjustments.

8.

Press

MENU


Note:

COLOR -Adjust for desired color intensity.

TINT - Adjust for natural flesh tones.

BRIGHTNESS - Adjust so dark areas of picture slightly become black for a crisp details.

CONTRAST - Adjust the white areas of the picture as desired.

SHARPNESS - Adjust for best clarity of outline detail.

Color Temp

Use to increase and decrease WARM (red) and COOL

(blue) colors to suit personal preferences.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Video icon.

3.

Press

MENU

to display the Video Adjustment menu.

4.

Press CURSOR or to highlight RESET.

5.

Press CURSOR or to select “SET” to normalize

Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast, and Sharpness.

6.

Press

MENU


Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast and

Sharpness Adjustments

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Video icon.

3.

Press

MENU

to display the Video Adjustment menu.

VIDEO

VIDEO ADJ.

OTHER ADJ.

COLOR TEMP

NORMAL u

4.

Press CURSOR to highlight OTHER ADJ.

5.

Press CURSOR to select Normal, Warm or Cool.

6.

Press

MENU


VIDEO

VIDEO ADJ.

OTHER ADJ.

COLOR

TINT

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

SHARPNESS

RESET

NO u

4.

Press CURSOR to highlight COLOR.

5.

Press CURSOR or to select the desired Video

Adjustment (Color, Tint, Brightness, Contrast or

Sharpness).

6.

Press CURSOR or to adjust your selection.

(The Selected Video Adjustment will be displayed.)

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Audio Adjustments

Menu Selections

Mode

When Audio is broadcast in Stereo or SAP, an On-Screen display will appear on initial “Turn On”. The available choices will be highlighted.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Audio icon.

3.

Press

MENU

to display the Audio Adjustment menu.

Bass, Treble, and Balance

• BASS - To increase or decrease bass response.

• TREBLE - To increase or decrease treble response.

• BALANCE - To emphasize LEFT / RIGHT speaker volume.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Audio icon.

3.

Press

MENU


AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO ADJ.

OTHER ADJ.

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

MODE

STEREO SAP MONO

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

RESET

FIXED

FIXED

FIXED

SET

4.

Press CURSOR to highlight MODE.

5.

Press or to select STEREO, SAP

(second audio program), or MONO. The selected mode will be highlighted.

6.

Press

MENU


Note:

STEREO - Two channel audio reception.

SAP - Second Audio Programming (such as bilingual audio, weather reports, etc.).

MONO - Used when stereo signal is weak.

PERFECT VOL - Automatically adjusts the volume so each channel has the same average volume.

AUDIO ADJ.

OTHER ADJ.

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

MODE

STEREO SAP MONO

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

RESET NO u

4.

Press

5.

Press CURSOR or to select the desired Audio

Adjustment (Bass,Treble or Balance).

6.

Press CURSOR or to adjust your selection.

(The Selected Audio Adjustment will be displayed.)

Press

MENU


Reset

This feature is used to reset BASS, TREBLE, and

BALANCE back to a factory preset level.

NOTE:

Bass and Treble is automatically set when

PERFECT VOL. (VOLUME) is ON.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Audio icon.

3.

Press

MENU

to display the Audio Adjustment menu

AUDIO

AUDIO ADJ.

OTHER ADJ.

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

MODE

STEREO SAP MONO

BASS

TREBLE

BALANCE

RESET NO u

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4.

Press

5.

Press CURSOR or to highlight RESET.

6.

Press CURSOR or to select NO or SET.

7.

Press

MENU



Menu Selections

Perfect Vol. (Volume)

This feature automatically adjusts the volume to maintain a comfortable listening level.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Audio icon.

3.

Press

.

MENU


Internal Speakers

This feature is used to turn the internal speakers “ON” or

“OFF”. It is used when the TV is connected to an external audio amplifier. (Refer to “To Audio Amp Connection section for further information.)

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Audio icon.

3.

Press

MENU


AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO ADJ.

OTHER ADJ.

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

PERFECT VOL.

ON u

AUDIO ADJ.

OTHER ADJ.

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

ON u

4.

Press

5.

Press CURSOR or to select ON or OFF.

6.

Press

MENU


Surround

Use Surround to enhance audio response when listening to stereo broadcasts.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Audio icon.

3.

Press

MENU


4.

Press CURSOR or to select SPEAKERS.

5.

Press CURSOR or to select ON, OFF&VAO or

OFF&FAO.

• ON - TV SPEAKERS operate normally.

• OFF&VAO (Variable Audio Output) - TV SPEAKERS off, the sound output varies according to the TV volume. Use the TV remote to control the volume, muting, bass, treble and balance of the External Amplifier System.

• OFF&FAO (Fixed Audio Output) - TV SPEAKERS off, sound output is not adjustable. The audio is controlled by the

External Amplifier System volume control.

6.

Press

MENU


AUDIO

AUDIO ADJ.

OTHER ADJ.

SURROUND

SPEAKERS

SURROUND

OFF u

4.

Press

5.

Press CURSOR or to select ON or OFF.

6.

Press

MENU


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Timer Features

Clock Set

Clock (when set) will display onscreen at initial “Turn On”, after a channel change and when pressing the RECALL button. The time must be set first in order to operate the

Event Program Timer.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Set-Up icon.

3.

Press

MENU


Menu Selections

5.

Press CURSOR , to select NO, 30, 60 or 90 minutes

(Sleep timer will be activated).

MENU

6.

Press twice to exit menus.

NOTE:

To deactivate Sleep TImer repeat steps 1 through

5. In step 5 select “NO” instead of minutes.

Note:

Press the RECALL button to display the remaining minutes for

Sleep Timer, the status will display in the bottom left corner.

CLOCK

CLOCK SET

SLEEP

TIMER1

TIMER2

Sleep Timer

This feature is used for automatic turn off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three remaining minutes prior to turn off. The recall display will also appear.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Timer icon.

3.

Press

MENU

to display the CLOCK menu.

CLOCK

CLOCK SET

SLEEP

TIMER1

TIMER2

TIME - - : - -

DAY

- - -

4.

Press or to set hours (Set AM/PM accordingly).

5.

Press CURSOR to select minutes position.

6.

Press CURSOR or repeatedly to set minutes.

7.

Press

MENU twice to exit menus.

HOW LONG?

NO u

4.

Press CURSOR to highlight to SLEEP.

Timer 1 and Timer 2

In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to turn the television on and off at selected times, on selected channels, and on selected days.

Note:

TIME must be entered in CLOCK SET to operate

TIMER features

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Timer icon.

3.

Press

MENU

to display the CLOCK menu.

CLOCK

CLOCK SET

SLEEP

TIMER1

TIMER2

DAY MON-FRI u

ON - - : - -

OFF - - : - -

ENTER CHANNEL - - -

SET

NO u

SET TIME FIRST

4.

Press CURSOR to highlight TIMER 1 or TIMER 2.

5.

Press CURSOR to set day or days.

6.

Press CURSOR to highlight ON (time).

7.

Press or repeatedly to set hours (Set

AM or PM accordingly).

8.

Press CURSOR to highlight the minutes position.

9.

Press CURSOR or repeatedly to set minutes.

10. Press CURSOR to highlight OFF (time).

11. Repeat steps 7 through 9 for setting OFF (time).

12. Press CURSOR to highlight ENTER CHANNEL.

13. Press CURSOR or or use the remote control

Keypad to enter the channel number desired when the set turns “ON”.

14. Press CURSOR to highlight SET.

15. Press CURSOR to select:

• NO - not activated

• YES- activated

16. Press

MENU twice to exit menus.

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Menu Selections

Timer 1 and Timer 2 (cont.)

NOTE:

To deactivate Program Timer select NO in step 15.

Special Feature

:

Automatic turn “OFF” after 90 minutes. The TV has a special feature that will shut itself OFF after 90 minutes when turned ON by the program Timer unless a function key is pressed during the 90 minutes.

This feature is useful so that the TV will not remain

ON unattended for an extended period of time.

Programming the OFF timer will cancel the automatic

OFF special feature.

Note:

If the Timer Program “ON” functions while the set is operating, the set will automatically tune to the channel designated in the Timer Menu.

Custom Favorites

In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES select:

• CHANNEL SCAN FAV to enter up to 16

• favorite channels.

CHANNEL SCAN ALL to scan all channels when using the CH up/down buttons.

MENU

1.

Press

.

2.

Press cursor p or q and t or u

to highlight

CUSTOM icon.

MENU

3.

Press to display the CUSTOM menu.

CUSTOM

FAVORITES

CAPTION

CHANNEL SCAN

ENTER CHANNEL

ALL u

3

FAVORITE CHANNELS

1 2 3 4

5

9

13 u u

6

10

14

11

15

TO ADD

7

TO DELETE

8

12

16

4.

Press cursor p or q to highlight CHANNEL SCAN.

5.

Press cursor t or u

to select ALL or FAVORITES.

EXIT

6.

Press to exit menu.

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Menu Selections

Custom

Manual Caption

This feature allows you to enter the call names of up to 30 stations into memory (using up to 4 characters for each station). The I.D. name will then display along with the channel number when changing channels or pressing

RECALL.

CH 03

KXYZ

Channel I.D.

11. Press CURSOR or to highlight ENTER

CHANNEL.

12. Repeat steps 7 through 11 to continue adding Station

Identifiers.

13. Press

MENU

twice to exit menu.

CUSTOM

MANUAL CAPTION

ENTER CHANNEL

ENTER ID.

10

FULL

MENU

1.

Press

.

2.


Custom icon.

3.

Press

MENU

to display the CUSTOM menu.

CUSTOM

FAVORITES

CAPTION

MANUAL CAPTION

INPUT LABEL u u

Note:

• To delete a Manual Caption Channel I.D. (Station

Identifier) from memory all four characters positions in the “ENTER I.D.” area must display a dash mark

(-).

• When the maximum amount of channel identifiers are entered, “FULL” will display in the caption character position.

4.

Press CURSOR to highlight CAPTION.

5.

Press CURSOR to highlight Manual Caption.

6.

Press CURSOR to display Manual Caption sub menu.

CUSTOM

MANUAL CAPTION

ENTER CHANNEL

ENTER ID.

- - - p

TO MOVE CURSOR q t

TO SELECT CHANNEL u

3

7.

Press CURSOR or to enter channel number.

8.

Press CURSOR to highlight ENTER I.D.

9.

Press CURSOR to highlight first character.

10. Press CURSOR or to enter character, then repeat until all characters are enter.

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Menu Selections

Input Label

This feature is used to label video connections for onscreen display of optional equipment.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Custom icon.

3.

Press

.

MENU

to display the Custom menu

CUSTOM

FAVORITES

CAPTION

MANUAL CAPTION

INPUT LABEL u u

Lock

Lock Set

Prevents video games and other video sources from being viewed. Channel 3, 4 and video inputs are locked out for

12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.

NOTE:

Be sure to understand this feature before attempting its use. Use a code that you will easily remember or write the code on a piece of paper.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Lock icon.

3.

Press

MENU

to display the Lock menu.

4.

Press CURSOR to highlight CAPTION.

5.

Press CURSOR .

6.

Press CURSOR to highlight Input Label.

7.

Press CURSOR to display Input Label sub menu.

LOCK

MODE

HOW LONG?

LOCK SET OFF

BLOCK PROGRAMS:

U.S. MOVIE RATINGS

STATUS

ENTER SECRET

CODE

OFF

- - - -

CUSTOM

INPUT LABEL

VIDEO1

VIDEO2

VIDEO3

- - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - p

TO MOVE CURSOR q t

TO SELECT CHARACTER u

8.

Press CURSOR or to highlight Video 1, Video 2 or

Video 3 for labeling.

9.

Press CURSOR or to select first character.

10. Press CURSOR to highlight next character.

11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 to continue adding characters.

12. Press

MENU

to display the Lock menu.

4.

“ENTER SECRET CODE” should already be highlighted. Use the numeric keypad to enter a four-digit code.

5.

Press to select OFF or ON for Lock Set Setting.

6.

Press

MENU to highlight MODE.

7.

Press CURSOR to highlight HOW LONG?.

8.

Press CURSOR to select the desired amount of time

(12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS) for Lock Set to be activated.

MENU

9.


To unlock LOCK SET follow steps 1 through 6, and on step

6 select NO.

Note:

If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Be cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is selected and you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the LOCK setup.

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NOTE:

If LOCK SET is selected, and if a blocked channel or video input is selected, the message LOCK

SET displays in the upper right corner of the TV screen.

For more information about Block Programs and U.S.

Movie Rating, see Hitachi Child Lock reference guide.


Set-Up Features

Signal Source

The proper input mode must be selected for the type of signal at the antenna input.

• Antenna mode is used when the television is not connected to a cable TV system, for example when using a VHF/UHF antenna (channels 02 - 69).

• CATV mode is used when the television is connected to a Cable TV system and you are not using a cable company converter box (channels 01 - 125).

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Set-Up icon.

MENU

3.

Press to display the Set-Up menu.

Menu Selections

6.

Press CURSOR to highlight AUTO CHANNEL.

7.

Press CURSOR or to start Auto Programming.

Channels will automatically advance until all channels have been scanned.

NOTE: These feature is disabled when Lock Set is activated.

MENU

8.

Press twice after completion of Auto

Programming to exit menus.

Channel Memory

This feature allows you to select which channels are placed into Channel Scan Memory.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Set-Up icon.

3.

Press

MENU


SET UP

IDIOMA/

LANGUE

PROG CHAN

CC

OTHER ADJ.

SOURCE CATV u

AUTO CHANNEL

CHANNEL MEMORY u u

SET UP

IDIOMA/

LANGUE

PROG CHAN

CC

OTHER ADJ.

SOURCE CATV u

AUTO CHANNEL

CHANNEL MEMORY u u

4.

Press CURSOR to highlight PROG CHAN.

5.

Press CURSOR to select ANT (TV) or CATV.

MENU

6.


4.

Press CURSOR .

5.

Press CURSOR to highlight CHANNEL MEMORY.

6.

Press CURSOR or to display the Channel

Memory menu.

Auto Channel

These feature allows you to place all channels with a video signal into Channel Scan Memory.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Set-Up icon.

MENU

3.


SET UP

IDIOMA/

LANGUE

PROG CHAN

CC

OTHER ADJ.

SOURCE CATV u

AUTO CHANNEL

CHANNEL MEMORY u u

SET UP

CHANNEL MEMORY

ENTER CHANNEL 3 u u

TO ADD

TO DELETE

NOTE: These feature is disabled when Lock Set is

activated.

7.

Use the CURSOR or or use the keypad “0 through 9" buttons to select channels.

8.

Press CURSOR to add channel(s) to memory

(Cyan). Press CURSOR to delete channels from memory (Yellow).

9.

Repeat steps 7 and 9 to continue adding or deleting channels.

MENU

10. Press twice to exit menus.

4.

Press CURSOR to highlight PROG CHAN.

5.

Press CURSOR .

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CC on Mute

Activate C1-C2 for Closed Captioning display when the remote MUTE button is pressed.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Set-Up icon.

3.

Press

MENU


SET UP

IDIOMA/

LANGUE

PROG CHAN

CC

OTHER ADJ.

CC ON MUTE

CC MODE

Menu Selections

NO u

OFF u

5.

Press CURSOR .

6.

Press CURSOR to highlight CC MODE.

7.

Press CURSOR to select OFF, C1 or C2.

8.

Press

MENU


Auto Power On

This feature allows the user to power up the TV at the same time as the cable box (or other components). Of course, the TV must be plugged into the cable box.

Note: When this feature is activated (on), Timer features will be disabled.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Set-Up icon.

3.

Press

MENU


4.

Press CURSOR to highlight CC.

5.

Press CURSOR to select NO, C1 or C2.

6.

Press

MENU


SET UP

IDIOMA/

LANGUE

PROG CHAN

CC

OTHER ADJ.

AUTO POWER ON OFF u

Closed Caption

This television has a built-in decoder that provides a visual depiction of the audio portion of a television program, in the form of written words across the screen (White or colored letters on a black background). It allows the viewer to read the dialogue of a television program or other information.

When Closed Caption is in the OFF mode:

The viewer may display closed caption by pressing

MUTE

on the remote control. Press again to delete.

MENU

1.

Press .

2.


Set-Up icon.

MENU

3.


4.

Press CURSOR to highlight OTHER ADJ.

5.

Press CURSOR to select AUTO POWER ON feature OFF or SET.

6.

Press

MENU


SET UP

IDIOMA/

LANGUE

PROG CHAN

CC

OTHER ADJ.

CC ON MUTE

CC MODE

NO u

OFF u

4.

Press CURSOR to highlight CC.

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Useful Information

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

C

HART

Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks shown below.

Symptoms

Check

Picture Sound

ANTENNA LOCATION AND/OR CONNECTION

SNOWY PICTURE NOISY SOUND

ANTENNA DIRECTION AND/OR LOCATION

ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE

MULTIPLE IMAGE NOISY SOUND

- ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, LIGHTS, CARS, AND TRUCKS

DIATHERMY AND OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

INTERFERENCE NOISY SOUND

NORMAL PICTURE

VOLUME CONTROL SETTING

MUTE CONTROL (IF APPLICABLE)

TRY ANOTHER CHANNEL

TV SPEAKERS OFF

NO SOUND

-

TV OR CABLE TUNING MODE SET TO PROPER SETTING

ANTENNA INPUT CORRECT (IF APPLICABLE)

NOISY SOUND

NO VIDEO

?

NO PICTURE

CHECK THAT AC POWER CORD IS PLUGGED INTO AC

OUTLET

BRIGHTNESS AND AUDIO CONTROLS SET PROPERLY

TRY ANOTHER CHANNEL

NO SOUND

COLOR CONTROL SETTINGS

TRY ANOTHER CHANNEL

NO COLOR

VIDEO

NORMAL SOUND

RECEIVER IN VIDEO MODE WITH NO SIGNAL

BLACK PICTURE

Specifications

Power Source:

Channel Capability:

Video Input Jacks:

Audio Input Jacks:

To Audio AMP Jacks:

Stereo Sound

Closed Caption Display

NO SOUND

120V CA, 60Hz,

181 channels (See chart)

VHF 2~13, UHF 14~69,

Cable 125 channels

1V p-p, 75 ohm, phono jack type

500mV rms 47K ohm

0~2.0V rms 4.7K ohm

Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

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Channel Capability Chart

BAND

VHF

UHF

CABLE (Mid - Band)

CABLE (Super Band)

CABLE (Hyper Band)

CABLE (Ultra Band)

TOTAL CHANNELS

CHANNELS

12

56

15

14

28

56

181


Useful Information

vic e

To locate an authorized HITACHI service facility in the continental

U.S.A. and Canada,

DIAL TOLL FREE

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

(1-800-448-2244)

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.

HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION

Hitachi has made every effort to assure you hours of trouble free operation from your unit, however, should your television require service, a network of Hitachi Authorized Service Facilities has been established in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

Each facility will provide convenient 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 warranty service, operation or technical assistance, please contact:

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.

1855 Dornoch Court

San Diego, CA 92154-3225

In Canada, please contact : 1- 800 - HITACHI

(1- 800 - 448-2244)

Hitachi (HSC) Canada Inc.

6740 Campobello Road

Mississauga, Ont. L5N 2L8

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