Users Guide C2557N NICAM DIGITAL STEREO COLOUR TELEVISION Introduction Dear Hitachi Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest `state of the art' television from HITACHI. At Hitachi we pride ourselves on producing high quality televisions with outstanding picture and audio capabilities, coupled with Hitachi's reputation for superior reliability. You should enjoy many years of trouble free operation from your TV. Take some time to read the Operating Guide thoroughly, and if you encounter any difficulty, firstly refer to the Trouble Shooting guide at the rear of this manual. In the unlikely event of a problem occurring on your TV, contact your dealer immediately. Please read the Guarantee carefully. Software Notice It is prohibited for the end user of this product to copy, reverse engineer or reverse compile the software included therein, save to the extent permitted by law. CONTENTS Introduction & Contents TV Safety Battery Installation and Safety TV Installation TV Controls Overview Handset Layout Handset Functions Automatic Tuning Procedure Manual Tuning Procedure Picture and Audio Controls Features NICAM Features Connecting External AV equipment Teletext, VCR & Set Top Box Operation Trouble Shooting Guide Your Guarantee Technical Specifications Environmental Notice from HITACHI Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 - 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 - 12 Page 13 - 14 Page 15 - 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 2 TV Safety This television has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards, but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. DO ensure that all connections, (including the mains plug, extension leads and inter-connections between the pieces of equipment), are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug before making or changing connections. DO consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installation, operation or safety of your equipment. DO place your TV on a flat surface, or if supplied, the stand accessory. DO be careful with any glass panels or doors on equipment. DO observe the manufacturers instructions when connecting extension leads to your TV. The fuse should be a 5 Amp fuse with the safety symbols and displayed. If you are in any doubt about the extension installation, please consult a competent electrician. Should you require to replace the fuse in the moulded mains plug with a new fuse then please replace with one of the same value, type and approval as the original. Ensure the fuse cover is returned to its original position. IF you intend placing this TV into a cabinet or a wall alcove, please ensure there is at least a 100mm (10cm) gap to the sides, rear and top of the TV. This is to allow for adequate ventilation during your TV's operation. To prevent scratching or damaging the tube face, do not knock or rub the surface with sharp or hard objects. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened with warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners! DO NOT remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages. DO NOT cut off fitted mains plug as it may contain a special radio interference filter, the removal of which could lead to impaired performance. If you wish to extend the lead, obtain an appropriate extension lead or consult your dealer. DO NOT continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way - switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer. DO NOT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a stand-by mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and show your family how to do this. Make special arrangements for infirm or handicapped people. DO NOT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the lifespan of your equipment. DO NOT place objects filled with liquids, e.g. a vase, on, or close to the equipment, to avoid spillages into the inside of the apparatus. DO NOT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws - to ensure complete safety, always fit the manufacturers approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DO NOT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. DO NOT place hot objects such as candles or nightlights on, or close to, equipment. High temperatures can melt plastic and lead to fires. DO NOT listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. DO NOT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving. NEVER let anyone, especially children, push anything into holes, slots, or any other opening in the case - this could result in a fatal electrical shock. NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry! 3 Battery Installation Remove cover of handset by pressing down on the cover marked whilst pulling in the direction of the arrow shown. Insert batteries into handset as shown and replace cover. 1 2 1. When inserting the batteries make sure the polarities are correct, that is, `+' to `+', `-' to `-'. 2. Replace the batteries with the equivalent `AA' type. 3. Discard old batteries safely, following the battery safety guidelines. Battery Safety Guidelines Used correctly, batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. However, problems can occur if they are misused or abused - resulting in leakage, or in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems. always always + always + + + - - - - Take care to fit your batteries correctly, observing the plus `+' and minus `-' marks on the battery and appliance. Incorrect fitting can cause leakage, or in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Replace the whole set of batteries at the same time, taking care not to mix old and new batteries of different types, since this can result in leakage, or in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Store unused batteries in their packaging and away from metal objects which may cause a short circuit resulting in leakage, or in extreme cases, fire or explosion. always never! never! + CHARGE - Remove dead batteries from equipment, and all batteries from equipment that is to be left for long periods of time without any use. Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause damage. Never dispose of batteries in a fire as this can cause an explosion. Respect the environment always dispose of batteries in an environmentally friendly manner. Never attempt to recharge ordinary batteries, either in a charger or by applying heat to them. They may leak, cause fire or even explode. Rechargeable NiCAD batteries and chargers can be purchased from any good High Street electrical retailer. 4 TV Installation Before installing your TV please read the following important notes: If you intend placing this TV into a cabinet or a wall alcove, please ensure there is at least a 100mm (10cm) gap to the sides, rear and top of the Television. This is to allow for adequate ventilation during TV operation. Don't allow soft furnishings such as curtains to be draped over the TV whilst in operation. Never place the TV on to a carpet during normal operation - this could obstruct ventilation slots on the base of the TV. Always place the TV on a flat surface , or if supplied, the stand accessory. Failure to observe the above guidelines could result in serious overheating of your TV, or even, in extreme cases, fire. TV ONLY INSTALLATION. Aerial (RF) Socket wall socket Aerial (RF) Lead INSTALLATION VIA A VCR. Aerial (RF) Socket TV (RF) connector lead VCR to TV *Optional Scart Lead TV to VCR OUT wall socket Aerial (RF) Lead Aerial (RF) Socket VCR *A scart lead should be fitted between your TV and VCR to enhance your picture and sound quality. Scart leads are essential if you have a stereo TV and VCR and wish to obtain stereo sound from your equipment. These leads can be purchased from your Hitachi dealer or any good `High Street' electrical retailer. 5 TV Installation INSTALLATION VIA A SATELLITE RECEIVER. RF lead from Satellite to TV *Scart Lead to AV2 on TV RF lead to Aerial Aerial Satellite LNB lead INSTALLATION VIA A SATELLITE RECEIVER AND VCR. RF lead from VCR to TV *Scart Lead to AV2 on TV RF lead to Aerial *Scart Lead from Satellite to VCR Aerial RF lead from VCR to Satellite Satellite LNB lead VCR NOTE: S-VHS video equipment should be connected to the AV2 Scart socket located on the rear of the TV. A dedicated program number may then be assigned to AV2, allowing easier access to view external equipment broadcasts. Alternatively, repeatedly press the TV/AV button TV/AV on your handset until SAV2 is displayed on-screen, then begin playback operation of your equipment. CONNECTING TO THE MAINS SOCKET IMPORTANT - If you have not already done so, please read the TELEVISION SAFETY section before Insert Plug... connecting your television and external equipment. ...and Switch on 6 TV Controls Overview PLEASE NOTE : The television illustratated throughout this manual may differ in appearance to your TV, but controls and functions remain the same, unless otherwise stated. FRONT CONTROL PANEL Access to the front control panel is gained by pushing the door in and releasing. The front control panel contains items such as the Headphone socket, Audio/Video sockets, Programme +/- and Volume +/buttons. Also located on the front are the ON/OFF button, Infra Red Lens and TV Mode Light. On/off Switch Headphone Socket S-VHS Socket Audio/Video Volume+/Input Sockets Buttons P+/PButtons MENU InfraRed Button lens TV Mode Light REAR CONNECTING SOCKETS The rear of your TV contains an aerial RF input and two scart sockets, AV1 and AV2. The RF/aerial socket is permanently connected to an RF source i.e. an aerial antenna, shown in the TV installation section. The scart sockets are used to connect external equipment such as VCRs, Satellite Receivers/Decoders etc. Connection of this equipment is explained in greater detail in the Connecting External AV Equipment section of this manual. Consult your HITACHI dealer with regards to purchasing HITACHI auxiliary equipment. RF Aerial Input Socket Scart Socket AV1 Scart Socket AV2 Audio Output Sockets * * If fitted SWITCHING ON To switch your TV on, press the ON/OFF button shown above. If the TV fails to display anything on the screen, but the red TV mode light appears bright, then the TV is in Stand-by mode. Press the Stand-by button on your handset to activate the TV. The red TV mode light will then dim and you should allow the TV a few seconds for a picture to appear. 7 Handset layout 1 2 CLE-921A CLE-921A 27 26 25 TV TEXT MUTE 3 4 5 6 7 8 EXP/16:9 RECALL/HOLD 24 1 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 CH TIME SUBTITLES 4 7 SWAP 23 22 21 20 + UPDATE REVEAL TV/AV I-II-V P+ MENU 9 10 11 INDEX/EPG - 19 P- 18 STOP REW PLAY F/FWD 17 12 16 15 13 14 The remote control handset supplied has several different functions. These functions are mainly used for operations whilst in teletext mode. The Teletext modes and functions are in bold italic type and all functions are briefly explained in the Handset Functions section. 8 Handset Functions BUTTON NUMBER 1 2 3 DESCRIPTION Television Stand-by button Digits 0 to 9 FUNCTIONS This enables the viewer to return to normal TV operation. Used to switch the TV on and off for short periods of time. Used for direct programme selection (enter a second digit within 2 seconds for programme numbers above 10 i.e. to obtain programme number 29 enter 2 and then 9). Teletext 3 digit entry. Press Recall to view current TV status. Press Hold to freeze Teletext page. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Recall/Hold Subtitles Allows the user to access a Subtitle service directly (subject to Subtitle service broadcasting). The Update button restores the TV screen whilst a Teletext page is searched. Used whilst in Teletext mode to reveal hidden pages i.e. quiz pages etc. In TV mode this swaps between previous and current programme numbers. In Teletext mode this feature allows the user to recall the last 4 Teletext pages. The TV/AV button allows the user to select either a TV or external source signal i.e. a camcorder etc..This button also has a colour coded Teletext function and OSD function. Used to select between Wide Screen formats. Used to expand text pages. 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