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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. 

 

5 Do not attempt to service this 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 this television set through 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 this television set from the wall 
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

11-1 Do not place this 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. 

Summary of Contents for 27MM20B

Page 1: ...ngs 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 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...

Page 2: ...eiver 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 HITACH...

Page 3: ...e personnel 8 If liquid has been spilled into this television set unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel 9 Do not subject your television set to impact of any kind Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface 10 Unplug this television set from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth f...

Page 4: ... 16 1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set be sure the antenna system is protected 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 locatio...

Page 5: ...elevision set to normal operation 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 IF THIS 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 adjustment Unplug the s...

Page 6: ...arranty This color television receiver was intended mainly for the private viewing of programs broadcast by TV stations cable companies and programs from other video sources Public viewing may require prior authorization from the broadcaster or owner of the video program ACCESSORIES Check that you have the following accessories before disposing of the packing material 1 Remote Control Unit CLU 433...

Page 7: ...Television stand model SP271B is designed for use only with a 27 inch or smaller television set Use with larger equipment may result in instability causing possible injury REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REPLACEMENT 1 Open the battery cover of the remote control by pushing the notched part of the cover with your fingers 2 Insert two new AA size batteries in the remote When replacing old ba...

Page 8: ...rea where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the back cover of the set To avoid cabinet warping cabinet color changes and increased chance of set failure do not place the TV where temperatures can become excessively hot for example in direct sunlight or near a heating appl...

Page 9: ...ommon connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components and the length of each cable 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adaptor 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm F Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna jack on the television Phono...

Page 10: ...r antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 ohm receptacle 3 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an optional ANTENNA MIXER to the TV antenna terminal and connect the cables to the ANTENNA MIXER 2 VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna disconnect the VHF or UHF indoor antenna leads from screws of the VHF or UHF adaptor and connect outdoor VHF ...

Page 11: ...O press the INPUT button until the normal broadcast picture appears If the picture does not appear the power is OFF 5 REMOTE CONTROL INFRARED Sensor Point your remote control at this area when selecting channels adjusting volume etc NOTE Front panel control CURSOR operation will not operate the FAMILY FAVORITES channel function REAR PANEL JACKS REAR VIEW 1 Antenna Inputs The VHF UHF terminal can b...

Page 12: ...rating guide of your other electronic equipment for additional information on connecting your hookup cables TV REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Rear Panel Connections Illustration Typical full feature set up Follow connections that pertain to your to personal entertainment system EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS CONNECTING EXTERNAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER To control the audio level of an external audio amplifier with the remot...

Page 13: ...DISC PLAYER 1 Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT VIDEO jack on the TV set below 2 Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the INPUT MONO L AUDIO jack 3 Press the INPUT button to view the program from the VCR or laserdisc player The VIDEO mode disappears automatically after approximately eight seconds 4 Press the I...

Page 14: ...tton Press to display On Screen Display help messages 4 TV PC Button Press this button to toggle back and forth between TV and PC mode 5 LAST CHANNEL LST CH Button Use this button to select between the last two channels viewed Good for watching two sporting events etc 6 12 CHANNEL SELECTOR Buttons Enter two or three numbers to select channels Enter 0 first for channels 1 to 9 For channels 100 and ...

Page 15: ...stom menus 10 MENU EXIT and CURSOR buttons All On Screen Display features can be set or adjusted by using these buttons The MENU button will start the On Screen Display The EXIT button will quit the On Screen Display The CURSOR button will highlight functions or adjust and set different features Pressing the cursor buttons will give you access to the FAMILY FAVORITES CHANNELS On Screen Display 11 ...

Page 16: ...igit preset code 5 The remote will now control your VCR NOTES 1 If your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your VCR code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your VCR cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your VCR operating guide 3 The remote control will remember the codes you have programmed in until the ba...

Page 17: ...reset code 5 The remote will now control your cable satellite box NOTES 1 If your cable satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures your cable satellite box code has not been precoded into the remote 2 In the unlikely event that your cable satellite box cannot be operated after performing the above procedures please consult your cable satellite box operating guide 3 The ...

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