Hitachi HDB72 ARGOS User manual

Model
HDB72
Digital Terrestrial TV
Receiver
Instruction Manual
To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use,
please read this instruction manual completely.

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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................2
SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT..........................................................................3
POWER CORD(MAINS LEAD).................................................................................................................................4
2. SAFETYPRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................................4
YOUR DIGITALRECEIVER......................................................................................................................................6
3. PREPARING..........................................................................................................................................................6
3.1. REMOTECONTROL..........................................................................................................................................6
3.2. CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................................................6
3.2.1.CONNECTION TO THE TV.............................................................................................................................6
3.2.2.CONNECTION TO A VCR..............................................................................................................................7
3.2.3.AERIAL CONNECTION...................................................................................................................................8
3.2.4.PUTTINGINTO OPERATION.........................................................................................................................8
3.2.5.SOCKETS........................................................................................................................................................8
4. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS.......................................................................................................................9
4.1. REMOTECONTROL LAYOUT...........................................................................................................................9
5. MENU INTERFACE.............................................................................................................................................11
FIRSTTIMEINSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................11
5.1. MAIN MENU......................................................................................................................................................11
5.1.1.CHANNEL LIST.............................................................................................................................................11
5.1.1.1. NAVIGATINGTHE WHOLE LISTOF CHANNELS....................................................................................12
5.1.1.2. DELETING UNWANTEDCHANNEL..........................................................................................................12
5.1.1.3. RENAMINGCHANNELS............................................................................................................................12
5.1.1.4. ADDING LOCKS TO CHANNELS..............................................................................................................12
5.1.1.5. SETTINGFAVOURITES............................................................................................................................12
5.2. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................13
5.2.1.ADD NEW CHANNELS.................................................................................................................................13
5.2.1.1. AUTOMATIC SEARCH...............................................................................................................................13
5.2.1.2. MANUALSEARCH.....................................................................................................................................13
5.2.2.FIRSTTIMEINSTALLATION........................................................................................................................14
5.3. CONFIGURATION............................................................................................................................................14
5.3.1.AUDIO LANGUAGE.......................................................................................................................................14
5.3.2.SUBTITLE......................................................................................................................................................14
5.3.3.TV TYPE........................................................................................................................................................14
5.3.4.TV OUT..........................................................................................................................................................14
5.3.5.FAVOURITE MODE.......................................................................................................................................15
5.3.6.EPG PREFERENCE......................................................................................................................................15
5.3.7.SCAN ENCRYPTED CHANNELS.................................................................................................................15
5.3.8.RECEIVER UPGRADE..................................................................................................................................15
5.3.9.PARENTAL SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................16
5.3.10.i. Menu Lock..................................................................................................................................................16
5.3.10.ii.Set LockKey.............................................................................................................................................16
5.4. TIMERSMENU.................................................................................................................................................16
5.5. LANGUAGE......................................................................................................................................................17
6. ADVANCED OPERATION...................................................................................................................................17
6.1. ELECTRONIC PROGRAMGUIDE (7DAYSEPG)..........................................................................................17
6.2. MESSAGES......................................................................................................................................................18
6.3. CHANNEL NAVIGATION..................................................................................................................................18
6.3. CHANNEL NAVIGATION..................................................................................................................................19
6.4. VOLUMECONTROL........................................................................................................................................19
6.5. DIGITAL TELETEXT.........................................................................................................................................20
6.6. WIDESCREEN..................................................................................................................................................20
6.7. SUBTITLE.........................................................................................................................................................20
6.8. TV / DTVKEY...................................................................................................................................................20
7. TROUBLE SHOOTINGGUIDE...........................................................................................................................21
8. SPECIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................................................22
9. IMPORTANTNOTICE.........................................................................................................................................23
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER AND YOUR TV EQUIPMENT.........................................................................................23

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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasingthisproduct. It will giveyou good serviceif youtake note ofallsafetynotices and
recommendations.
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SOME DOS AND DON'TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT
Thisequipmenthasbeendesigned and manufacturedtomeet international safetystandards but,like anyelectrical
equipment,caremust be takenif you aretoobtain thebest resultsandsafetyistobe assured.
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DO read theoperatinginstructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensurethatall electrical connections(includingthemainsplug,extensionleadsandinter-connections between
the pieces of equipment)are properlymade andin accordancewith the manufacturer's instructions.Switchoffand
withdrawthe mains plugbefore making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation,operationor safetyof your equipment.
DO be careful with glass panelsordoorson equipment.
DO route the mainslead sothat it isnotlikelyto be walkedon, crushed, chafed,orsubjected to excessivewear
and tear orheat.
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DON'T remove anyfixed cover asthismayexpose dangerousvoltages.
DON'T obstructtheventilationopeningsof the equipmentwith itemssuchasnewspapers,tablecloths,curtains,
etc. Overheating will cause damage andshorten thelifeof theequipment.
DON'T allowelectrical equipmenttobe exposed to dripping or splashing,or objectsfilledwith liquids,suchas
vases,tobe placedon the equipment.
DON'Tplacehot objectsor nakedflamesourcessuchaslighted candlesornightlightson,orcloseto equipment.
High temperaturescan melt plastic andleadto fires.
DON'T use makeshiftstandsand NEVER fixlegs with wood screws- toensure
completesafetyalwaysfitthemanufacturer'sapprovedstand or legs with the fixings
providedaccording tothe instructions.
DON'T useequipment such aspersonal stereosor radiosso thatyou aredistracted from
therequirementsoftrafficsafety.Itisillegal to watchtelevision whilstdriving.
DON'T listen to headphones athighvolume,assuch use can permanentlydamage your
hearing.
DON'T leave equipment switched on when it isunattended unlessit isspecifically stated
that itisdesigned forunattended operationor hasastand-bymode. Switchoff using the
switch ontheequipment and make sure that yourfamilyknowhowto do this. Special
arrangementsmayneedto be made forinfirmorhandicapped people.
DON'T continue tooperate theequipment ifyou are in anydoubt aboutit working
normally,orifit isdamaged inanyway-switch off, withdrawthe mainsplug and consult
yourdealer.
ABOVE ALL
---NEVER let anyoneespeciallychildren pushanything into holes,slotsor any otheropening inthecase -
this could result in a fatal electricalshock;
--- NEVER guessor takechanceswith electricalequipment of any kind itisbetter tobesafethan sorry!

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POWER CORD (MAINS LEAD)
Donotplace theproductwhereapiece offurniture orother heavyobjectcould trap thepowercord (mains lead).
Handle the powercordbytheplug.Donotpullouttheplugbytugging the cordand nevertouchthe powercord
whenyourhands are wetas this could cause ashort circuit or electric shock.Never makea knot inthe cord or tie it
withothercords.The powercordsshould berouted insuchawaythattheyarenotlikelytobesteppedon. A
damaged power cordcan causefire or giveyou anelectricalshock.Check thepowercord periodicallytosee if it is
damaged. Ifit isdamaged, please ask anapproved service agenttoreplace it.
For yourownsafetyreadfollowing instructionscarefullybefore attemptingto connectthis device tothemains.
Thisunit is designedto operateon a220V-240V AC -50Hzsupplyonly.Connectingit to other powersources
maydamage it. Ensure thatthe supplycorrespondsto theinformation on the rating label onthebottomof the unit.
Thisdigitalterrestrial receiver issupplied with amoulded mainsplug. This plug mustnot be cutoff asitmay
contain aspecial radiointerferencefilter,theremovalof which could leadtoimpaired performance.If youwishto
extend thelead, obtain anappropriatesafetyapprovedextension lead orconsult your dealer.
Observe themanufacturersinstructionswhenconnecting extensionleadsto theset. Checkthe fuse rating on the
newplug,thisshould befitted witha5Ampfuse whichconformsto eitherASTAor BSI (BS1362) approvals,these
areeasilyidentifiable byeither the or symbols.If you arein anydoubtabout theinstallation of an
extension lead, please consulta competent electrician.
Thissymbol means that thisunit isdoubleinsulated. An earthconnection isnot required.
CAUTION
Topreventelectricshock,donot removethe cover. No userservicablepartsinside. Refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.Disconnectfromthemains supplybeforecleaning.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Power Source.
Thisunit shouldonlybe connected toa220-240VAC50-60 Hzpowersupply.Do not connecttoanyothersupply.
Power Lead.
Donot place theleadwhere itmaybe stepped onor tripped over. Do not placeheavyobjectsonthe lead. Ifthe
lead becomescut or damaged, please disconnect the unitfromthe mainssupply.
The mainsplug orthe appliancecouplerisusedasthe disconnectdevice,thedisconnect deviceshallremain readily
operable.
Location.
Place onasolid basesuchas ashelf or inaTVcabinet or similar. Do notplacenearheat sourcessuchas
radiators, fires or similar.
Donot blockventilation holesor place in alocationthatdoes notallowa freeairflow.
Donot placetheunitnear water orin highhumidityareas.Avoid splashing.Iftheunitdoesget wetpleasecall an
approved service agent.
Apparatusshallnot beexposed todripping orsplashingandno objectsfilledwithliquids,suchasvases,shall be
placed onthe apparatus.

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Nonaked flamesources,such as lighted candles, should be placed onthe apparatus.
Donot place anyobjectsintothe ventilation slots.
Shouldanyof theabovetakeplace,doNOT open theunit yourself. Youwillinvalidateyourwarrantyand causea
possible safetyhazard, as there are high voltagesinside.
Lightning
During thunderstormsor going onholiday,itisrecommended that theaerial (ifoutdoor) is disconnected, to prevent
damage to the aerialinput circuits.
WARNING
Battery Disposal.
When the batteriesintheremotecontrol arewornout, do NOTbreakopenorthrowonafire.Donotplacein
householdwaste. Contactyourlocal wasteauthorityforadvice.
Cleaning.
Donot use chemical cleaners.Use adryduster.If thereare stubbornstains, use adamp cloth with dilutesoap.

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YOUR DIGITAL RECEIVER
FRONT PANEL:
ON/OFF PROG
UP
PROG
DOWN
REAR PANEL:
35021695
AUDIOLAUDIORANT. IN TVOUT SCART(VCR/AUX)SCART(TV)
AERIAL
IN AERIAL
OUT VCR
SCART
TV
SCART AUDIOOUT
LEFT/RIGHT
3. PREPARING
3.1. REMOTE CONTROL
Firstopenthe batterycover on theunderside of the remote control.Putin both batteries1.5Volt (RO3/AAA)
referringtothe imprintedsymbols(+/-) in the batterycaseandput on the batterycoveragain. While usingthe
remote control,directit towardsthe front side of thereceiver.Iftheremote controldoes not workor the chosen
functiondoesnot work,thebatteriesaremostprobablyexhaustedandtheyshould be replacedassoon as
possible. Please useonlytheleakproof batteries.Itisbestto remove thebatteries fromthe remote unit ifyou will
not beusing the remotecontrolunitfor long time.
3.2. CONNECTIONS
3.2.1. CONNECTIONTOTHE TV
Connectyour set topbox(STB) with the scartlead supplied,fromthe TV socket ontheSTB to thescartsocket on
yourTV.If your TV does not have a scart socket,you willneed to purchase a suitablescart adapter lead.
ThisSTBhasRGB orCVBSoutputsfromthe scart socket.If your TVhasRGB inputsyoumayselectthisinthe
STBConfiguration menufor bestresults.

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3.2.2. CONNECTIONTOA VCR
1) ConnectoneendofaSCARTcable to theTVSCARTconnector on the STBandthe other endto aSCART
socketonyour TV
2) Connectone endofasecond SCARTcable to the VCRSCART connectorontheSTB and the otherendtoa
SCARTSocket on your VCR(Video CassetteRecorder).
ØWhenthe receiverisin standbymode: Whenconnecteddevice(VCRorDVD)isswitchedon,thedevice will
be automaticallyrouted to TV.
ØWhenthereceiver ison: If the VCRor DVDisselectedthiswill be routed tothe TV. If the VCRor DVDisnot
selected the TVwill displaytheSTB.
35021695
AUDIOLAUDIORANT. IN TV OUT SCART(VCR/AUX)SCART(TV)
VCR
TV
TVAerial
Hi-Fi
TV SCART VCR SCART

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3.2.3. AERIAL CONNECTION
If thelead fromyour TVaerialiscurrentlyconnected intoyour TV,thenremovethislead fromyour TVand connect
to the “AntennaIn” socket on yourSTB.
Pleasenotethatreception ofDigitalTV requires agoodqualityexternalTVantenna.Itisnot recommended that
theSTB isconnected toan internal aerial.
3.2.4. PUTTINGINTOOPERATION
Ensure that all connectionshavebeenmade before connection tothe mainssupply. Plug theSTBinto the mains
supplyandaRED LEDwilllight(standbymode)on thefront panel. Waitforabout7secondsto allowtheSTB to
“boot”.PresstheStandbybuttonand the LED willturn to BLUE.
3.2.5. SOCKETS
·TVSCART
·VCR SCART
·2 xCoaxconnectors.Aerial In (ANTIN)and Aerial out (TVOUT). TheTV OUTsocket simplyloops theAerial
signal to the TV or VCR. It isnotan output fromtheSet Top Box.
·2 xRCA(phono) Audio output L/R to external HiFi.

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4. REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4.1. REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT