Hitachi CL2125T User manual

USERS GUIDE
C2125T/S
CL2125T/S
CP2125T/S

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Contents
Remote Control Buttons ................................. 2
Control Panel Buttons..................................... 3
Connect Peripheral Equipment...................... 4
Via the SCART connector .............................. 5
Via Ant Input .................................................... 5
Decoder .......................................................... 5
Connecting a decoder with an aerial
socket to the TV ........................................ 5
Connecting a decoder without an aerial
socket to the TV ........................................ 5
TV and Video Recorder .................................. 5
Pla back NTSC .............................................. 5
Camera and Camcorder ................................ 5
To connect to Front-AV input ..................... 5
Connect the decoder to the video recorder .... 5
Connecting Headphones ................................ 5
Preparation ....................................................... 6
Features ......................................................... 6
Safety Precautions .......................................... 6
SET TOP BOX OPERATION ......................... 8
Before Switchin on your TV ......................... 9
Power connection ........................................... 9
Aerial Connections ......................................... 9
How to connect other devices ........................ 9
Inserting batteries in the remote control
handset ........................................................... 9
Switchin the TV ON/OFF ............................... 9
To switch the TV on ........................................ 9
To switch the TV off ........................................ 9
Operatin the TV ............................................. 9
APS (Automatic Programming S stem) ......... 9
Operating with the onset buttons .................. 10
Volume Setting ........................................ 10
Programme Selecting ............................. 10
Operating with Remote Control .................... 10
Volume Setting ........................................ 10
Programme Selecting
(Previous or next programme) ................ 10
Programme Selecting (direct access): ... 10
Menu System ................................................ 11
Information Menu .......................................... 11
Sound Menu .................................................. 11
To change sound settings ....................... 11
Setting Volume: ....................................... 11
To Store the Settings: .............................. 11
Picture Menu ................................................. 12
To change picture settings: ..................... 12
Setting Brightness: .................................. 12
Setting Colour: ........................................ 12
Setting Contrast: .................................... 12
Setting Sharpness: ................................. 12
Setting Hue: ............................................ 12
Picture Mode Menu: ................................ 13
To Store the Settings: .............................. 13
Feature Menu ................................................ 13
Sleep Timer: ............................................ 13
Child Lock: .............................................. 13
Installation Menu ........................................... 13
Tuning Menu ............................................ 13
Automatic Search ................................ 14
To name a Programme ........................ 14
To change Standard ............................. 14
Fine Tuning ........................................... 14
Program (Programming) Menu ............... 14
To delete a channel from a programme
number: ................................................ 15
To insert a channel into a programme
number: ................................................ 15
APS (Automatic Programming System :15
TV Setup Menu........................................ 15
Selecting Menu Language .................... 15
Selecting Country................................. 16
Other Features ............................................... 16
Sound Mute................................................... 16
Information on Screen .................................. 16
Teletext ........................................................... 16
To operate Teletext ........................................ 16
To select a page of Teletext .......................... 16
To Select Index Page .................................... 16
To Reveal concealed Information ............... 16
To Stop Automatic Page Change .................. 17
To Select a Subpage Page ........................... 17
To exit Teletext .............................................. 17
To Displa the Time ...................................... 17
Tips.................................................................. 17
Specifications ................................................. 18

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Remote Control Buttons
= Stand B
0 - 9 = Direct Program
I-II = No Function
MENU = MENU
= Programme Up (Cursor Up)
= Cursor Right / Volume +
TV = TV / Quit Menu
(Red) = Sound Menu
(Green) = Picture Menu
F (Yellow)= Feature Menu
(Blue)= Installation Menu
Teletext Buttons
= Time
= Hold
= Reveal
= Index Page
= Teletext
AV = External Source
(AV1, AV3)
= Programme Down (Cursor Down)
= Cursor Left / Volume -
- - = Two Digit Program Number Entr
= Mute

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Control Panel Buttons
POWER = Power On / Off
-VOLUME = Volume -
VOLUME+ = Volume +
- PROG = Program -
PROG + = Program +
H-PHONE = Headphone 3,6 mm Ø
Front AV input
AUDIO L = Audio left (white)
AUDIO R = Audio right (red)
VIDEO = VCR ( ellow)

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DECODER
FOR SATELLITE RECEIVER
VIDEO
HEADPHONE
AUDIO
CAMERA
21 REAR PANEL
Connect Peripheral Equipment
There is a wide range of audio and video equipment that can be connected to our TV.
The following connection diagrams show ou where the different equipment should be connected at the back or the
front side of the TV.

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Via the SCART connector
Your TV set has one SCART connector sockets. If ou
want to connect peripherals (e.g. video, decoder, etc.)
which have SCART connectors, to our TV, use EXT1
inputs.
Via Ant Input
If ou want to connect to our TV, peripherals like video-
recorders or decoders, but the device ou want to
connect does not have SCART connector ou should
connect it to the ANT input of our TV set.
Decoder
Cable TV offers ou a wide choice of programs. Most of
them are free, others are to be paid for b the viewer.
This means that ou will need to subscribe to the
broadcasting organisation whose programmes ou
wish to receive. This organisation will suppl ou with a
corresponding decoder unit to allow the programmes to
be unscrambled.
For further information ask our dealer. See also the
booklet supplied with our decoder.
Connectin a decoder with an aerial socket to
the TV
 Connect the aerial cable.
Connectin a decoder without an aerial socket
to the TV
 Connect the decoder to our TV with a SCART lead
to EXTERNAL1. When our decoder has a SCART
connector ou can obtain better picture qualit if ou
connect a SCART lead to EXTERNAL.
 Then select the appropriate AV mode b pressing the
AV button.
TV and Video Recorder
 Connect the aerial cables.
Better picture qualit can be obtained if ou also connect
a SCART lead to EXTERNAL1.
Playback NTSC
Connect NTSC VCR pla er to Euroconnector at the
back of the TV or RCA JACK at the front of the TV.
Then, press AV button to select AV-1 or AV3.
NTSC 4.43 s stem can be watched at this mode
automaticall .
Search for and store the test signal of the
video recorder
 Unplug the aerial cable from the aerial socket ANT
of our video recorder.
 Switch on our TV and put the video recorder on the
test signal. (See the handbook for our video re-
corder.)
 Enter the Tuning menu via the Installation menu.
 Search for the test signal of our video recorder in
the same wa as ou searched for and stored the TV
signals. See Tuning, Search and Store TV channels.
Store the test signal either under programme number
0 or between 55 and 99.
 Replace the aerial cable in the aerial socket ANT of
our video recorder once ou have stored the test sig-
nal.
Ca era and Ca corder
To connect to Front-AV input
Connect our camcorder to the front of our TV.
 Connect our equipment to the TV via VIDEO ( el-
low), AUDIO R (red) and AUDIO L (white) inputs .
You should connect the jacks to the input of the same
colour.
Connect the decoder to the video recorder
Some video recorders have a special SCART
connector for decoder.
 Connect a SCART lead to the SCART connector of
our decoder and to the special SCART connector of
our video recorder. See also the handbook of our
video recorder.
 To connect our video recorder to the TV, see TV and
Video Recorder section.
If ou want to connect more equipment to our TV,
consult our dealer.
Connecting Headphones
Use the stereo headphone socket (HP) to connect
headphones. This socket is located on the right hand
side of the television.

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Preparation
Place TV on a solid surface.
For ventilation, leave a space of at least 10 cm free all around the set. To prevent an fault and unsafe situations,
please do not place an objects on top of the set.
Features
 It is a remote controlled colour television.
 100 programmes from VHF, UHF bands or cable channels can be preset.
 It can tune cable channels.
 Controlling the TV is ver eas b its menu driven s stem.
 It has SCART connector socket for external devices (video, video games, audio set, etc.)
 Full function Teletext.
 It is possible to connect headphone.
 APS (Automatic Programming S stem).
 All programmes can be named.
 Forward or backward automatic tuning.
 Sleep timer.
 Automatic sound mute when no transmission.
 5 minutes after the broadcasting (closedown), the TV switches itself automaticall to stand-b mode.
Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ON OPERATING YOUR TV
Dos and Donts
DOs
This Television has been designed and manufactured to meet international safet standards, but like an electrical
equipment, care must be taken if ou are to obtain the best results and safet is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before ou attempt to use the equipment.
DO consult our dealer if ou are in an doubt about installation, operation or safet of our equipment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
This TV is supplied with a fitted mains plug. This plug must not be cut off as it ma contain a special radio interference
filter, the removal of which could lead to impaired performance. If ou wish to extend the lead, obtain an appropriate
safet approved extension lead or consult our dealer.
Observe the manufacturers instructions when connecting extension leads to the TV. Check the fuse rating on the
new plug, this should be fitted with a 5 Amp fuse which conforms to either ASTA or BSI (BS1 362) approvals, these
are easil identifiable b either the or s mbols. If ou are in an doubt about the installation of an extension
lead, please consult a competent electrician.
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DONTs
DONT continue to operate the equipment if ou are in an doubt about it working normall , or if it is damaged in an
wa switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult our dealer.
DONT place water filled vessels on top of T.V. cabinets.
DONT remove an fixed cover as this ma expose dangerous voltages.
DONT leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specificall stated that it is designed for
unattended operation or has a stand-b mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure our
famil know how to do this. Special arrangements ma need to be made for infirm or handicapped people.
DONT use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that ou are distracted from the requirements of traffic
safet . It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DONT obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause
damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DONT use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs or stands to the TV with an screws other than those provided
- to ensure complete safet alwa s use the manufacturers approved stand with the fixings provided.
DONT allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
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ABOVE ALL
 NEVER let anyone, especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case
- this could result in a fatal electric shock.
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind - it is better to be safe than sorry
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1. Power Source
The receiver should be operated onl from a 220-240V AC, 50 Hz. outlet. Ensure ou select the correct voltage setting.
2. Power Cord
The power suppl cord should be placed so that the are not likel to be walked on or pinched b items placed upon
them or against them. Pa particular attention to cord where the enter the plug, power outlet, and the point where
the exit from the receiver.
3. Moisture and Water
Do not use this equipment in a humid and damp place (avoid the bathroom, the sink in the kitchen, and near the
washing machine). Do not expose this equipment to rain or water, as this ma be dangerous.
4. Cleaning
Before cleaning, unplug the receiver from the main suppl , outlet. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use with
soft and dr cloth.
5. Ventilation
The slots and openings on the receiver are intended for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation. To prevent
overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered in an wa .

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6. Lightning
In case of storm and lightning or when going on holida , disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and also
remove aerial socket.
7. Replace ent Part
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts which are specified
b the manufacturer or have the same specifications as the original one. Unauthorized substitutions ma result in
fire, electrical shock, or other hazards.
8. Servicing
Please refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not remove cover as this ma result in electric shock.
9. X-rays
The x-ra s generated in this television are shielded sufficientl . Beam potential is max. 30kV.
Warning!
Any intervention contrary to regulations, in particular, any modification of high voltage or a replacement of the picture
tube may lead to an increased concentration of x-rays. Any television modified in this way no longer complies with
license and must not be operated.
Instructions for waste disposal:
Packaging and packaging aids are recyclable and should principally be recycled. Packaging materials, such as foil
bag, must be kept away from children.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
CAUTION
The lightning flash with arrowhead s mbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that ma be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock of persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompan ing the
appliance.
DO NOT LEAVE YOUR TV IN STAND-BY OR OPERATING WHEN LEFT UNATTENDED FOR A LONG TIME
SET TOP BOX OPERATION
If ou are watching a Digital TV broadcast and ou wish to change to
a normal TV broadcast, press the TV button* on our Set Top Box
handset to revert to normal TV operation. If ou do not, ou ma
experience a rolling of the picture on our TV. (An example is shown
in the illustration opposite)
* PLEASE NOTE : The TV button on our Set Top Box handset will
be labelled TV, TV/SAT or TV/DTV, whichever
is appropriate to our t pe of Set Top Box.

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Before Switching on your TV
Power connection
IMPORTANT: The TV set is designed to operate on
220-240V AC, 50 Hz.
 After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambient
room temperature before ou connect the set to the
mains.
Aerial Connections
 Connect the aerial plug to the aerial input socket lo-
cated at the back of the TV.
How to connect other devices
IMPORTANT: Switch off the TV before connecting an
external device.
Sockets for external connections are on the back of the
TV.
For connection of other devices via SCART connector
(or RCA Jack) refer to the manuals of the related
devices.
Inserting batteries in the re ote control
handset
 Remove the batter cover located on the back of the
handset b gentl pulling upwards from the indicated
part.
 Insert two MN2400 AAA or equivalent t pe batteries
inside.
 Replace the batter cover.
NOTE: Remove batteries from remote control handset
when it is not to be used for a long period.Otherwise it
can be damaged due to an leakage of batteries.
Switching the TV ON/O
You can operate your TV either using the remote
control handset or directly using the TV onset
buttons.
To switch the TV on
Your TV will switch on in two steps:
1- Press the power button located on the front of the TV.
Then the TV switches itself to standb mode and the
RED LED located below the TV turns on.
2- To switch on the TV from stand-b mode either:
Press a digit button on the remote control so that a
programme number is selected,
or,
Press Programme Up and Down buttons on the front of
the TV or on the remote control respectivel , so the TV
will switch on and the RED Led will turn GREEN.
To switch the TV off
 Press the stand-b button on the remote control, so
the TV will switch to stand-b mode and the GREEN
LED will become RED, or,
 Press the power button located on the front of the
TV.
Operating the TV
You can operate your TV both usin the remote
control handset and onset buttons.
APS (Auto atic Progra ing Syste )
When ou turn on our TV for the first time, Auto Setup
menu will be displa ed. Auto programming s stem
automaticall programmes our TV according to the
transmission of programme s stems in our area. In
this menu if the language setting is incorrect, use  
or   buttons to highlight Lan ua e and select the
available one using the   or   buttons. Then use
the   or   buttons to highlight Country. If
countr setting is in correct, use   or   buttons
to highlight Country, and select using the   or
 buttons. Finall use   or   buttons to
highlight  Start and use   or   buttons to
begin Auto-Programming. You can use TV button to
cancel Auto-Programming s stem.
After APS is finalised, a rank list will appear on the
screen. In the rank list ou will see the programme
numbers and names assigned to the programmes. At
the first programme with programme number 1 will be
displa ed and the programme number 1 will be
selected. Using   or   or   or   ke ou
can move the flashing number and then displa the