Hitachi 15LD2550B, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...GB Instructions for use 15LD2550B ...

Page 2: ...r connect the aerial through a VCR Aerial RF Socket Aerial RF Socket wall socket wall socket Aerial RF Lead Aerial RF Lead Optional Scart Lead TV to VCR Aerial RF Socket VCR RF connector lead VCR to TV It is recommended that 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 st...

Page 3: ...T IN ANT IN RF Lead to Aerial RF Lead to Aerial RF Lead from VCR to Satellite RF Lead from VCR to TV Satellite LNB lead Satellite LNB lead RF Lead from Satellite to TV Aerial Aerial VCR Scart Lead to AV on TV 1 Scart Lead to AV 1 on TV AV 1 TV TV VCR VCR AV 2 TFT LCD TV TFT LCD TV ...

Page 4: ...ton NB When the set is first switched on the set will be in standby Press the channel up down P and the indicator on the front of the set will illuminate red P or numeric buttons 1 2 3 to operate insert plug European plug and switch on insert plug UK plug Front View Programme Up Volume Up Volume Down Programme Down To select a programme number To enter the main menu Power Cord Input Power on off b...

Page 5: ...Automatic Search process is completed a message asking for analogue channel search appears on the screen To continue Auto Program first set the language country and Txt region by using button and then press the RED or OK button For details please refer to the Install Menu section of the instruction book When the TV is turned on for the first time it is in the digital mode Because this is the first...

Page 6: ...election Previous or Next Programme 11 Programme Selection Direct Access 11 General Operation 12 Information Banner 12 Electronic Programme Guide EPG 12 Displaying the Subtitles 13 Digital Teletext 13 Over Air Download 14 Widescreen 14 IDTV Menu System 14 Channel List 14 Navigating the Entire Channel List 15 Deleting the Channels in the Channel List 15 Renaming Channels 15 Adding Locks to Channels...

Page 7: ... Modes 25 Programming 26 Colour System 26 Other Features 26 TV Status 26 Mute Indicator 26 AV Modes 26 Menu System in AV Modes 26 Sound Picture Features Install Menu 26 Personal Preference 26 Teletext 26 Connect Peripheral Equipment 27 Via the Scart 27 Via Aerial Input 27 Via AV Input 27 Audio Line Out 27 Headphones 27 Peripheral Equipment Connections 28 Aerial Connection 28 Troubleshooting 29 Spe...

Page 8: ...rical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry Safety Precautions Please read the following recommended safety precautions carefully for your safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ON OPERATING YOUR TV Do s and Don ts DO s This Television has been designed and manu factured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain...

Page 9: ... ensure reliable operation To prevent overheating these openings must not be blocked or covered in anyway Heat and Flames The set should not be placed near to open flames and sources of intense heat such as an electric heater Ensure that no open flame sources such as lighted candles are placed on top of the TV Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Ligh...

Page 10: ...hould be disposed of at the end of its service life separately from your household waste There are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU For more information please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the product LCD Screen The LCD panel is a very high technology product with about a million thin film transistors giving you fine picture details Occasional...

Page 11: ... function teletext Fastext 7 Pages top text Favourite channel Headphone connection A P S Automatic Programming System All programmes can be named Forward or backward automatic tuning Sleep timer Child lock Automatic sound mute when no transmission NTSC playback AVL Automatic Volume Limiting When no valid signal is detected after 5 minutes the TV switches itself automatically to stand by mode PLL F...

Page 12: ...re RED Page up Sound Subtitle on off in the digital mode Teletext on off Mix Image size Expand Previous programme SWAP Personel preference Reveal Index Page Electronic programme guide EPG Update Hold Install Blue Feature Yellow TV DTV Mode Mono stereo Dual I II Volume Volume Double digit Mute 012 345 678 9 9 6285 3 3 3 6 3 33 1 2 7 0 18 79 79 2 8 5 ...

Page 13: ...9 9 0 18 3 79 9 0 18 3 67 1 3 21 0 18 79 9 352 5 00 83 2 1 92 80 83 2 1 5 5HFHLYHU 6WDQGE 6SHDNHU RRW Rear View and Peripheral Connections VIDEO INPUT AUDIO INPUT L R SCART ANTENNA AUDIO LINE OUTS HEADPHONE COMMON INTERFACE CI SLOT ...

Page 14: ... backwards from the indicated part Insert two AAA R03 or equivalent type batteries inside Place the batteries in the right directions Replace the battery cover Note Remove the battery from the remote control handset when it is not to be used for a long period Otherwise it can be damaged due to any leakage of batteries Handling the Remote Control It could cause corrosion or battery leakage and may ...

Page 15: ...PHQX RSWLRQV RU QDYLJDWLRQ 7R FRQILUP FKRLFHV Press MENU to display the menu Press a or b button to select an icon Press for more options Use a or b button to highlight Press _ or buttons to change the settings Press OK to set as default To exit the menu or to return from sub menu screen press MENU Note These explanations are valid for the navigation of the entire menu system To select options tha...

Page 16: ...el scale slider will be displayed on the screen Programme Selection Press P CH button to select the next programme or P CH button to select the previous programme Entering Main Menu Press the MENU button to enter main menu In the Main menu select sub menu using P CH or P CH buttons and enter the sub menu using or buttons To learn the usage of the menus refer to the menu system sections AV Mode Pre...

Page 17: ...ons are also displayed in the information banner and if this channel is a favourite channel favourite channel icon will also be displayed If the selected channel is locked you must enter the correct four numeric code to view the channel Enter Lock Key will be displayed on the screen in such a case QWHU RFN H Electronic Programme Guide EPG Some but not all channels send information about the curren...

Page 18: ...HDP NHHSLQJ RX XS WR GDWH RQ WKH ODWHVW VWRULHV DQG HYHQWV KDSSHQLQJ DW KRPH DQG DEURDG 0RUH KDQJH D 1DYLJDWH KDQJH 7LPH Displaying the Subtitles With digital terrestrial broadcasting DVB T some programmes are broadcast with subtitles Subtitles can be displayed while watching these programmes Press theMENU button to display the main menu highlight the Configuration line using or button and press t...

Page 19: ...DE button repeatedly to select between Auto 4 3 or Wide When Auto is selected the format being displayed is determined by the picture being broadcast PLEASE NOTE Menu size changes depending on the chosen image size IDTV Menu System The IDTV menu can only be viewed when watching digital terrestrial broadcasting Press the TV DTV button to turn IDTV on while the TV is in analogue mode Press the MENU ...

Page 20: ...while Yes is highlighted the highlighted channel is deleted Selecting No cancels the deletion Renaming Channels To rename a specific channel the channel must be highlighted by pressing or button Then highlight the Edit Name item by pressing or button as illustrated below Press the OK button to activate the rename feature 6 7 L 6 7 11 67 21 21 7 2 79 KDQQHO 7 5 7 HOHWH W 285 6N 7UDYHO 8 LVWRU 57 6H...

Page 21: ...is displayed on the screen 3UHVV WKH 6 7 EXWWRQ RQ RXU UHPRWH FRQWURO WR WXQH WR WKH KLJKOLJKWHG FKDQQHO 3UHVV 0 18 WR H LW WKLV VFUHHQ Installation The Installation menu is mainly intended to help you for creating a Channel Table in the most efficient way 0DLQ 0HQX KDQQHO LVW QVWDOODWLRQ RQILJXUDWLRQ 7LPHUV DQJXDJH 79 6HWXS RPPRQ QWHUIDFH This menu includes the following items Add New Channels Fi...

Page 22: ...DO LV SOXJJHG LQ R RX ZDQW WR VWDUW ILUVW WLPH LQVWDOODWLRQ HV 1R Press the OK button to start installation After search is completed for digital channels a message asking whether to search for analogue channels appears on the screen HV R RX ZDQW WR VHDUFK IRU DQDORJXH FKDQQHOV 1R Press the OK button to search for analogue channels The following menu appears on the screen for analogue channel sear...

Page 23: ...guage and enables the automatic display of subtitles whenever subtitle information is broadcast Highlight the Subtitle line in the Configuration menu and use the or button to cycle through Off and language options Favourite Mode This function enables or disables the favourite channel list mode Use or button to turn on off favourite mode If the Favourite Mode is on while in normal operating mode pr...

Page 24: ...ction enables or disables the menu protection system and allows the PIN code to be changed Use or button to highlight Parental Settings option Press the OK button to enter Parental Settings menu A dialog box asking for the lock key is displayed QWHU RFN H There is only one key which is set to 0000 initially Enter lock key If wrong lock key is entered the following message is displayed and the TV t...

Page 25: ...ith the numeric buttons on the remote control in 24 hour format The frequency mode determines how often the receiver operates this event and is set with the or button to be either Once Daily or Weekly If an invalid number for the start or end times or the date is entered Entered time is not valid message appears on the menu screen If timer action occurs while the TV is being watched the TV switche...

Page 26: ...he mains Insert the CAM then viewing card to the slot that is located in the terminal cover at the left hand side of the TV from front view The CAM should be correctly inserted it is impossible to insert fully if reversed The CAM or the TV terminal may be damaged if the CAM is forcefully inserted Connect the TV to the mains supply switch on and then wait for few moments until the card is activated...

Page 27: ...ssing a or b button Press _ button to change the Equalizer setting In equalizer menu the mode can be changed to Flat Speech Music Personal and Jazz Select the desired frequency by a b button and increase or decrease the frequency gain by pressing _ button Note Equalizer menu settings can be altered only when the Sound Mode is in Personal Store Select Store by pressing a or b button Press or OK but...

Page 28: ...nnish Turkish Croatian Slovenian Polish Czech Hungarian Russian Bulgarian Greek Slovak Child Lock Select Child Lock by pressing a or b button Press _ button to set the Child Lock On or Off When On is selected the TV can only be controlled by the remote control handset In this case the control panel buttons except for the Standby button will not work Hence if one of these buttons is pressed Child L...

Page 29: ... To stop searching at a certain time you may press a or b buttons VCR Mode Select VCR Mode by pressing a or b button Use _ buttons to set VCR Mode On or Off Hint If you want to watch a DVD then you have to set this item as Off Decoder You can use this mode to connect any decoder to yourTV Select Decoder by pressing a or b button Press the _ buttons to turn it ON or OFF Whenyouswitchthedecodersetti...

Page 30: ...the selected name will be highlighted Press a or b button to change that letter and _ button to select the other letters By pressing the YELLOW button you can store the name Move Select the programme that you want to insert by navigation buttons Press the GREEN button By navigation buttons move the selected programme to the decided programme space and press the GREENbuttonagain Delete To delete a ...

Page 31: ...letext Pressing this button consecutively will switch the TV in one of the optional AV modes TV EXT1 EXT2 or DTV To remove source OSD from screen press TV DTV or MENU button 6285 79 7 7 79 Menu System in AV Modes Sound Picture Features Install Menu The items in these menus are described at Sound Picture Features and Install Menu explained in Menu System Personal Preference By pressing PP button yo...

Page 32: ...ween SCART socket on the TV and SCART socket on your external device such as a decoder a VCR or a DVD player Note If an external device is connected via the SCART socket the TV will automatically switch to AV mode Via Aerial Input If the device you want to connect does not have a SCART socket you should connect it to the AERIALINPUToftheTV If the device is connected via AERIAL INPUT it is suggeste...

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Page 34: ...note that ghosting may occur while displaying a persistent image LCD TVs image persistence may disappear after a short time Try turning off the TV for a while To avoid this do not leave the screen in still picture for extended periods No Picture Is the aerial connected properly Are the plugs connected tightly to the aerial socket Is the aerial cable damaged Are suitable plugs used to connect the a...

Page 35: ... I II 32 44 148KHz Formats Auto 4 3 Wide AUDIO German Nicam Stereo INPUT CONNECTIONS Video TV Tuner IEC 75 Ohm Input Resistance SCART CVBS RGB CVBS 1 x RCA Audio CVBS Audio Phono L R OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Audio Line Out Phono L R Headphones 3 5mm Jack L R Audio Speaker Output 2 x 2W RMS 10 THD OPERATOR CONTROLKEYS TV AV MENU P CH P CH VOL VOL STANDBY OPERATING CONDITIONS Temperature 0º 40ºC in oparat...

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Page 37: ...proceed as follows The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow The wire which is coloured blue or black must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured Black The wire which is coloured brown or red must be connected to the terminal which i...

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