User manual HITACHI 32UX59B

[. . . ] ¥ This Color Television is not intended for use in a computer room. CAUTION: Adjust only those controls that are covered in the instructions, as improper changes or modifications not expressly approved by HITACHI could void the user s warranty. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. 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 America, Ltd. Home Electronics Division may void the user s warranty. POWER SOURCE This Color Television is designed to operate on 120 Volts 60Hz, AC current. Insert power cord into a 120 Volt 60Hz outlet. [. . . ] To reduce the sound to one half of normal volume (SOFT MUTE) to answer the telephone, etc. , press the MUTE button. Press the MUTE button again to turn the sound off completely (MUTE). To restore the sound, press the MUTE button one more time, or press the VOLUME up ( ) button. MUTE MUTE VOLUME 8 SOFTMUTE 8 MUTE 8 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (32/36UX01S models) See separate section on pages 25-27 for a description. PIP CH buton (32/36UX01S models) Use the PIP CH button to select between main picture and sub-picture tuning. The gray background on the channel number will indicate which channel is being controlled. This function is not available on 32/36GX01B models. EXIT button When in MENU mode, this button will exit all On-Screen Displays. HELP button Press this button if help is needed to change menu setting, and our context sensitive help system will provide explanations and/or directions for whatever function your cursor is on at that time. Press this button again to cancel the help messages. COMMERCIAL SKIP button Press this button to access the COMMERCIAL SKIP (CS) function. The COMMERCIAL SKIP timer icon will be displayed in the lower left corner of the screen beginning from 30 seconds of time out. The CURSOR button will move the PIP positions. 25 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (32UX59B and 36UX01S) SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the Sub-Picture, press the SWAP button. ANT A 31 PIP VIDEO: 1 Gray background Green color SWAP VIDEO: 1 PIP ANT A 31 Gray background Green color NOTE: The SWAP function will not operate if ANT B input is set as the main channel (ANT B input cannot be displayed as a sub-picture). MOVE button To move the sub-picture to another corner, press the MOVE button. the sub-picture moves one step counterclockwise every time the MOVE button is pressed. (Example below illustrates the MOVE operation for initial shipping conditions. If you have customized a PIP position, the MOVE operation may differ slightly from this example). It is also possible to customize the PIP position. To do this, press the CURSOR , , , buttons. MOVE 26 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) (32UX59B and 36UX01S) FREEZE button If you wish to freeze the Sub-Picture, press the FREEZE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE button again. ANT A 31 PIP VIDEO: 1 FREEZE FREEZE Quick FREEZE button Press this button without a Sub-Picture to freeze the picture you are currently viewing. Press this button again to return to normal viewing. ANT A 31 PIP VIDEO: 1 FREEZE FREEZE NOTE: Y-PBPR signal can not be displayed as a Sub-Picture. CAUTION: A pattern burn may develop if the Sub-Picture is left in the same corner permanently. If the PIP feature is used frequently, occasionally shift the Sub-Picture to a different corner. You may also vary its position using the CURSOR , , , buttons. 27 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL VCR FUNCTIONS Operating the precoded function for your VCR. [. . . ] One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills or some other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception. Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads 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 extremely weak, it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture. ¥ RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE: The interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases, causes loss of contrast in the picture. NOTE: The TV set can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. [. . . ]