Hitachi CP2896TA, CP2996TA User Manual

CP2896TA / CP2996TA

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USER MANUAL

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Before installation

Your TV set is designed to give you the highest performance combined with real ease of use - it's easy to set up, easy to use, and easy to combine with other devices. This booklet will guide you through the set-up procedure, acquaint you with the many features, provide tips on how to use the set, and tell you how to connect external devices to it.

We wish you many pleasant hours with your new TV.

Contents

Installation, remote control unit 18 Daily use Teletext Timers and locks Sound, picture, and display set-up Tuning in programme channels External devices Technical data

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Fitting and changing batteries

Remove the battery cover on the underside of the remote control unit. Insert the batteries taking care to observe the + and - markings indicated inside, then close the cover.

Note! Do not throw the batteries away with the household garbage, but take them to a special waste disposal site.

2 x AAA 1,5 V

10 cm

For your safety

• Locate the TV on a firm, flat and stable surface (not on carpeting).

• Do not lift the TV set by the frame around the picture tube.

• Allow space for air to pass freely through ventilation holes on the top, sides and bottom of the TV.

• Make sure the TV is at room temperature before switching it on.

• Check that your mains electricity supply is suitable for the TV, 210-240V at 50Hz.

• Unplug the receiver from the wall sockets during thunderstorms or when the TV will not be used for a long time.

• This TV is for indoor use only. Do not expose it to rain or excessive moisture.

• Before cleaning your TV, switch it off and unplug it from the wall sockets. Use a soft damp cloth and a mild solution of washing-up liquid to clean the cabinet and screen.

• Do not use petrol, thinners, alcohol, wax remover or other solvents on the TV.

• Do not place anything on top of the TV.

• Do not place anything with liquid in it above or near the TV - it could spill and cause electric shock or damage to the TV.

• Do not allow any objects, such as hairpins or coins, to get inside the TV.

• If liquid is spilt, or any objects get inside the TV, disconnect it from the wall socket and have it checked by authorised service personnel.

• Do not subject the mains lead to sharp bends, heat or chemicals. If the mains lead is damaged, disconnect it from the wall socket and have it checked by authorised service personnel.

• Do not remove the back cover of the TV. This TV has no user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to authorised service personnel.

• Some radio transmitters like GSM-phones can cause a malfunction. Example: The receiver does not respond to the remote control commands. Switch off the receiver by using the mains switch, wait for about 10 seconds and switch the receiver on again.

• Do not remove the guarantee sticker from the back cover of the receiver.

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Installation

Connections

Connecting the aerial cable

Connect the aerial cable to the aerial connector on the rear panel of the TV set. Use a high quality outdoor aerial to obtain the best programme reception.

Connecting a video recorder to the TV set

If you are connecting a video recorder as well, connect the aerial cable plug into the video recorder aerial input. Using the aerial cable supplied with the video recorder, connect the recorder aerial output to the TV set aerial input. Always follow the connections and operating instructions provided with the video recorder.

If the TV set is supplied with an additional aerial cable, use this cable between the TV set and the outdoor aerial socket. If you are connecting a VCR to the TV set, use this cable between video recorder and the TV set.

Connecting the mains plug

Connect the mains plug of the TV set to the electrical outlet after all other installation connections have been done. The required AC mains supply is 210-240 V (50Hz).

AERIAL

RF OUT/TV

For more information on connections, see the section "External devices"

Remote control hand unit

1. Standby button - to switch off the TV set temporarily

2. Number buttons - to select a TV programme

3. Sound volume control

4. Sound mute button - to turn the sound on or off

5. Clock button - to display the current time (if a teletext service is available)

6. TV button - to switch the TV set on from the stand-by mode or to exit menus

7. Cursor buttons

8. OK button - to store changes

9. Colour buttons

10. NexTView - no function

11. TEXT button - to select teletext mode

12 ? button - no function 13 MENU button - to display the main menu 14 i button - to select the programme list 15 SIZE button - to change teletext size 16 VCR button - see the section "Remote control of external devices" 17 SAT button - see the section "Remote control of external devices" 18 STOP button - to freeze the picture temporarily 19 REC button - to lock a programme for recording to the video

up/down - step forward/backward left/right - sound volume control

ZOOM (red) - to change picture format SOUND (green) - to display sound controls VISION (yellow) - to display picture controls PIP (blue) - no function

Colour buttons are also used to make selections in the menus

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(open the lid by pulling it down)

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First time installation

The Automatic Programming System (APSi) will automatically search for and store TV programme channels. After the search, the TV set will sort the programme channels into a factory preset order.

! First check that the aerial cable is properly connected.

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1 Press the mains switch on the front panel.

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2 Select the on screen language by pressing the

cursor button (up or down).

Confirm the selection by pressing the OK button.

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3 Select the country in which the TV set is to be used

by pressing the cursor buttons.

Language

Select DANSK your DEUTSCH language ENGLISH ESPAOL Use buttons FRANAIS ITALIANO NEDERLANDS NORSK POLSKI PORTUGUES SUOMI then SVENSKA press » TRKE

Confirm the selection by pressing the OK button.

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4 WAIT! The Tv set will show the tuning scale and channeol numbers

which have been found. Leave the TV set to complete tuning before continuing. When the tuning scale shows 100%, all channels have been located and stored in the preset order and the TV set will display a new APSi menu.

In certain countries, (e.g. in Belgium and Netherlands) the Automatic Channel Installation function (ACI) is used on cable networks to enable fully automatic installation of programme channels including priority and names. When the ACI function occurs an information menu will be shown. If necessary, an additional menu, which includes a list of preferences e.g. living area, will appear on the screen. To continue the ACI function, enter the two digit code number which corresponds to your preferences and press the OK button.

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Country

Select country AUSTRIA NORWAY BELGIUM POLAND Use buttons CZECH PORTUGAL DENMARK SPAIN FINLAND SWEDEN FRANCE SWITZERLAND GERMANY TURKEY IRELAND UK ITALY OTHER then NETHERLANDS press »

APSi

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To view a TV programme, press the TV button.

You can sort, name, and delete the programme list by following the instructions given in the section "Editing the programme list". If you want to tune and store more TV channels at a later date using the APSi feature see the section "Tuning in programme channels".

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Daily use

Switching on or off

To switch on

Press the mains switch on the front of the TV set. To switch on from the stand-by mode, hold the TV button down until the TV switches on or enter a number to select a programme directly.

To put on stand-by

Press the stand-by button to switch off the TV set to the stand-by mode.

The TV set will switch to the stand-by mode automatically if no transmission is received for five minutes. For further information, see the section "Switching the TV set to stand-by with a timer".

To switch off

Press the mains switch on the front panel to turn the TV set off.

If the TV set is not be used for a longer period of time, eg. overnight or during the day, switch it off by pressing the mains switch. If the TV set will not be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the mains plug and the aerial cable from the wall socket.

To switch off

to stand-by

To switch on

from stand-by

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Selecting a TV programme

There are four alternative ways of selecting a TV programme.

A By entering a programme number

Enter a programme number with the number buttons.

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B By stepping up and down

While you are watching a TV programme, select another programme by pressing the cursor button up or down.

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C By scrolling the programme list

When you keep the cursor button (up or down) depressed, a programme list will appear on the screen. Let the list scroll until the programme you want is selected.

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D By choosing a programme from the Information menu

Select the Information menu by pressing the i button (under the lid) and follow instructions given in the menu. To view the selected TV programme, press the TV button.

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Front panel controls

The local control unit is situated behind a flap on the lower edge of the TV. The flap is opened by first pressing its top edge inwards and then by tilting it down.

Local control push buttons and indicator lights are as follows:

1. Indicates power is switched on

2. Mains switch, to turn the TV set on or off

3. Lights up when remote control is being used or

copy function is activated

4. Indicates TV is iswitched on

5. Volume controls

6. Programme selection

The shape of the front panel may vary according to the model. However, the functions remain the same. For information on front panel connectors, see the section "External devices".

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Sound controls

Volume

Use the -/+ buttons or the cursor buttons (left and right).

Sound mute button ( V)

Press once to turn off the sound. Press a second time to turn on all speakers.

If the audio out connectors (not in all models, see the section "External devices") are in use, the second press turns on the sound from the audio out connectors, and a third press turns on all speakers.

Sound

Audio

Sound channel

Tone

Separation

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Sound settings Equaliser Go back

STEREO

SOUND A

PREFERRED

Selecting the preset sound settings

There are four preset sound settings available in the Sound menu: MUSIC, SPEECH, FLAT, and PREFERRED (adjustable).

1 Press the green button to select the Sound menu.

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2 On the menu line "Tone" select the required setting by using the cursor

buttons (left or right).

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3 Return to TV programme reception by pressing the TV button.

For further information, see the section "Sound and picture controls".

Picture controls

Selecting the preset picture settings

There are three preset picture settings available in the Vision menu: EVENING, DAYLIGHT, and PREFERRED (adjustable).

1 Press the yellow button to select the Vision menu.

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2 Select the required setting by pressing the cursor buttons (left or right).

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- / +

ZOOM

SOUND

VISION

STOP

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3 Return to TV programme reception by pressing the TV button.

For further information, see the section "Sound and picture controls".

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When the TV is switched on using the mains switch on the TV set front panel, automatic degaussing (demagnetising) is done to maintain colour purity.

Still picture

You can freeze and unfreeze the action in the picture by pressing the STOP button (under the lid).

Picture format

Picture format (the width and hight ratio) selection is done automatically

Manual picture format selection (Zoom)

Manual selection may be necessary, for example, if you are using a VCR

Vision

Settings

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Display Preferred set-up settings Go back

PREFERRED

without automatic picture format switching.

1 Press the red button.

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2 Change the picture format by using the cursor button (left or right).

When the LIFT display appears on the screen you can raise or lower the picture by pressing the cursor button up or down (not in all models).

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3 Return to TV programme reception by pressing the TV button.

Storing new picture format

If you want to store the changed picture format for the selected programme channel, press the OK button.

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