Hitachi C2557N User Manual

Nicam digital stereo colour television

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C2557N
NICAM DIGITAL STEREO
COLOUR TELEVISION

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  • Page 1 Users Guide C2557N NICAM DIGITAL STEREO COLOUR TELEVISION...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.
  • Page 3: Tv Safety

    TV Safety 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.
  • Page 4: Battery Installation And Safety

    Battery Installation 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. When inserting the batteries make sure the polarities are correct, that is, ‘+’...
  • Page 5: Tv Installation

    *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.
  • Page 6: Tv Installation

    TV Installation TV Installation INSTALLATION VIA A SATELLITE RECEIVER. *Scart Lead RF lead from to AV2 on TV Satellite to 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...
  • Page 7: Tv Controls Overview

    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. If fitted Audio Output...
  • Page 8: Handset Layout

    Handset layout Handset layout CLE-921A CLE-921A TEXT MUTE RECALL/HOLD SUBTITLES UPDATE REVEAL SWAP TV/AV TIME I-II-V EXP/16:9 MENU INDEX/EPG STOP PLAY F/FWD 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.
  • Page 9: Handset Functions

    Handset Functions Handset Functions BUTTON DESCRIPTION FUNCTIONS NUMBER This enables the viewer to return to normal TV operation. Television Used to switch the TV on and off for short periods of time. Stand-by button Used for direct programme selection (enter a second digit within 2 seconds for Digits 0 to 9 programme numbers above 10 i.e.
  • Page 10: Automatic Tuning Procedure

    Automatic Tuning Procedure Automatic Tuning Procedure To automatically tune this TV to your local broadcasting stations follow the step by step guide below. Once the TV has found all your local stations, they are then automatically assigned into the following order: 1: BBC1;...
  • Page 11: Manual Tuning Procedure

    Manual Tuning Procedure Manual Tuning Procedure If desired, you may manually tune this TV. There are several methods of Search Tuning / Fine Tuning Search Tuning / Fine Tuning Manual Tuning, these include Search Tuning/Fine Tuning and CH manual input (this requires you to know your local broadcasting CH number). This section deals with locating broadcasting stations using the Search Tuning and combined Fine Tuning facility.
  • Page 12: Manual Tuning Procedure

    Manual Tuning Procedure Manual Tuning Procedure Broadcasting stations transmit the signal to your TV on a particular defined Entering Known Frequencies Entering Known Frequencies frequency e.g. 525.25MHz. In addition to frequency transmission a corresponding CHANNEL Nº is also used e.g. CH34, and this too can be directly input to your TV if known.
  • Page 13: Picture And Audio Controls

    Picture and Audio Controls Picture and Audio Controls Picture settings are controlled via the TV’s on board Menu system. These levels have already been preset at the factory and should require no adjustment. However, your personal viewing preferences may vary from these settings and alteration should be performed as follows:- MENU Press the MENU button...
  • Page 14: Picture And Audio Controls

    Picture and Audio Controls Picture and Audio Controls The Sound Menu is accessed via the TV’s on-board MENU system, and allows the user to control such features as Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance and Bass Boost. These settings have already been preset at the factory, however, your personal listening tastes may differ from those set.
  • Page 15: Features

    Features Features The Skip Channel feature allows the user to ‘skip’ set channels when selecting the Skip Channel Skip Channel channel they wish to view. Example: If Skip is ‘YES’ for channel 8, when selecting channels by up/down buttons , in normal TV operation, channel 8 is ignored. This feature is explained in the step by step guide below.
  • Page 16 Features Features The AVL (AUTOMATIC VOLUME LEVEL) feature helps maintain a constant sound level, as some programmes, especially advertisements, are broadcast louder than others. AVL reduces this difference, so the customer does not have to keep adjusting the volume. There are two modes to select from and these are simply ON and OFF. Follow the guide below. Press the MENU button MENU on your handset until the...
  • Page 17: Nicam Features

    NICAM Features NICAM Features In addition to the standard features found, your TV also has NICAM sound capabilities. NICAM transmitted signals provide stereo sound whilst viewing the TV in STEREO mode, thus giving the user even greater listening pleasure. The TV also provides 16:9 (Wide Screen Format) viewing capabilities, together with automatic wide screen detection software built in.
  • Page 18: Connecting External Av Equipment

    Connecting External AV Equipment Connecting External AV Equipment Your TV has various input sockets for external equipment such as Video Cassette Recorders, Satellite Receivers/ Decoders, Camcorders, Computer Equipment etc.. Equipment that is connected temporarily, i.e. Camcorders, can be connected via the front control panel input sockets. However, equipment such as VCRs and Satellite IRDs, that are more or less permanently connected to your TV, are connected via the AV1 or AV2 scart sockets on the rear of the TV.
  • Page 19: Teletext, Vcr & Set Top Box Operation

    Colour Coded keys on the handset. STOP PLAY F/FWD VCR OPERATION Your handset incorporates controls for operation of HITACHI Video Cassette Recorders. These controls are STANDBY, PLAY, STOP , FAST FORWARD and EXP/16:9 REVERSE and are located on the bottom of the handset. MENU INDEX/EPG To switch your VCR on or off simply press the VCR Standby button.
  • Page 20: Trouble Shooting Guide

    A) Ensure there are no obstructions between the handset and the TV infra red lens, or the batteries may be exhausted - replace with new. Q) The handset won’t control my VCR. A) The handset is only programmed to operate Hitachi VCRs. Problem Identification Possible Reason Remedy Aerial has moved out of position.
  • Page 21: Your Guarantee

    Thank You for purchasing this Hitachi Television. In the unlikely event that this product should develop a fault, we undertake to repair or replace any part of the product which fails due to a manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that...
  • Page 22: Technical Specifications

    Dimensions (W x D x H)......................59cm models 700 x 468 x 521 Remote Control Batteries...................... 2 x HITACHI SUM-3 /equivalent AA Due to the continual development of Hitachi products, the features, functions and specifications of the television models in this guide are subject to change without notice. Weights and dimensions shown are approximate.
  • Page 23: Environmental Notice From Hitachi

    Environmental Notice Hitachi are signatories to the commitment made by the consumer electronics industry on reducing energy consumption by televisions and video recorders on standby. Even though your TV has a low power consumption, you can reduce waste to zero if you switch off the set at the mains after use.
  • Page 24 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Email: csgswe@hitachi-eu.com Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: customerservice.italy@hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker FRANCE...

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