Hitachi C29-F880SN User manual

Hitachi Colour TV
C29-F880S
C29-F880SN
C29-F880SNT

Thank you for purchasing this colour TV.
Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the TV, especially the Safety Precautions in
page 3-4. Keep it carefully for future reference.
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CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
SETUP 5
Insert The Batteries
FUNCTIONAL PARTS 6
Front View of TV Set
Rear View of TV Set
Side Panel of TV Set
Remote Control Unit 8
MENU SCREENS 13
Picture Menu
Sound Menu
Time Menu
Setup Menu
Tune Menu
Exchange Menu
TROUBLESHOOTING 17
SPECIFICATIONS 19
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TELETEXT OPERATIONS 11
is a trademark of SRS Labs , Inc.
TruBass technology is incorporated under license form SRS Labs , Inc.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MAINTENANCE
When the power cord or plug
is damaged or frayed, unplug
this TV from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Do not overload wall outlets
and extension cords as this
can result in fire or electric
shock.
Do not allow anything to rest
on or roll over the power cord
and do not place theTV where
the power cord is subject to
traffic orabuse.This may result
in a shock or fire hazard.
If theTV set has beendropped
or the cabinet has been
damaged, unplug this TV set
from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Never push objects of any
kind into this TV set through
cabinet slots as they may
touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric
shock.
Do not attempt to service this
TV yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage.
Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel.
Do not place this TV seton an
unstable cart, stand or table.
The TV set may fall, causing
serious injury to human and
serious damage to the
appliance.
Avoid dusty places, since
accumulated dust inside the
chassis may cause failure of
the set when high humidity
persists.
Do not use this TV set near
water, for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, etc.
Never cover the slots or
openings of the set with cloth
or other material.
Never block the bottom
ventilation slots of the set by
placing it on a bed, sofa, rug,
etc.
Never place the set near or
over a radiator or heat
register.
Never place the set in a
built-in enclosure, unless
proper ventilation is provided.
The TV set shall not be
exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the
TV set.
built-in

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If a strange sound or smell
gives off from this set, please
turn off the television and
unplug from the wall outlet,
then refer to service
personnel.
To prevent fire, never place
any type of candle or naked
flames on the top or near the
TV set.
Avoid any kind of impact to
your television. Be special
careful not to damage the
screen face.
When going out:
If your television set is set to
remain unused for a periodof
time, turn off the television
and unplug it from the wall
outlet.
Choose a place where light
(artificial or sunlight) does not
shine directly on the screen.
Adjust only those controls
that are covered in the
operating manual as improper
adjustment of other controls
may result in damage, please
ask your service personnel to
restore the set to normal
operation.
Lightning:
In order not to damage the
parts in the set, unplug and
remove the antenna
connection during lightning.
MAINTENANCE
If the set does not work
properly:
If you are unable to restore
normal operation by following
the TROUBLESHOOTING
section in your operating
manual, do not attempt any
further adjustment. Unplug
the set and consult service
personnel.

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SETUP
Insert The Batteries
Remove the battery cover by pressing it and sliding it down.
Insert the two 1.5V (AAA size) batteries making sure the polarity (+ or -) of the
batteries matches the polarity marks inside the unit.
Replace the battery cover by sliding it in until you hear a click sound.
Precautions when using batteries
Do not use old and new batteries together.
Do not use different types of batteries (for example, Manganese and Alkaline batteries)
together.
Note that there are chargeable and non-chargeable batteries. Do not attempt to charge
non-chargeable batteries.
Remove the batteries from the remote control unit if you do not intend to use the unit for a long
time.
Precautions when using the remote control unit
Do not drop the remote control unit.
Do not subject the remote control unit to physical shocks.
Keep the remote control unit dry. Wetting it may cause the unit to malfunction.
Replace the batteries with new ones when operation of the unit deteriorates.
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FUNCTIONAL PARTS
If you are not going to use this TV set for a long time, switch off the set using
the power switch on the TV set and disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet.
NOTE
Please note that the remote control unit can switch the TV set to ON or to
STANDBY mode only when the main power is ON.
To turn the TV power ON
Press the power switch on the TV set to switch on the TV.
When the TV set is ON ,the power indicator lights up dimly in red.
To turn the TV power OFF
Press the power switch on the TV set to switch off the TV.
When the TV set is off, the power indicator will not light up.
Standby Mode
At standby mode, the power indicator lights up brightly in red.
You can switch on the TV set or switch it to standby mode using the button on the
remote control unit. The picture usually takes a few second before appearing.
You can also press any number (0-9), or buttons to switch it on from standby
mode.
P+P-
If the TV set does not receive any signal for 5 minutes, it will enter standby mode.
MENU TV/AV
PROG.
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5
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NOTE
For Australia only - Install an external aerial conforming to AS 1417.1 for safety purpose.
S.VIDEO and AV IN 1 (VIDEO) inputs cannot be used at the same time.
Precautions when connecting to other equipment
When using external equipment with this TV set, please read the instruction manual of the
external equipment.
Switch off all power supplies to the equipment and TV set before connection.
Always ensure that the input and output terminals are correctly connected.
1. YCbCr IN Terminals (YUV)
Antenna Input Socket (75 Ohm)
3. S-Video In Terminals
4. AV IN 1 Terminals
5. AV OUT Terminals
6. AC Power Cord
2.
Rear View of TV Set
Side Panel of TV Set
1. AV IN 2 Terminals
2. Headphone Jack
S-VIDEO
75 ANT
RIGHT
LEFT
VIDEO
LEFT
AV OUT
AUDIO
YCb
Cr AV IN 1
AUDIO
LEFT RIGHT
1
23 4 5
YCbCr IN
AUDIO
RIGHT
VIDEO
6
1
AV IN 2
VIDEO
LEFT
RIGHT
2

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Remote Control Unit
..
SLEEP
123
56 4
9
87
0
--/---
PIC. SETUP
SOUND TUNE
TV/TEXT CLOCK GAME LST-CH
INDEX
SUBPAGE
U.N.L HOLD
REVEAL
MIX TYPE SUBTITLE CANCEL
LANG.
MENU
SOUND
SYS. CH I/II
RECALL
SOUND
MODE
PIC.
MODE
TV/AV
P
P
2
POWER ON / STANDBY button
Press this button to switch on the TV when
at standby mode or vice versa.
Press any number 0-9, or
buttons will also switch on the TV from
standby mode.
SLEEP button
Press this button to set the sleep timer.
When the preset length of time has passed,
the TV set enters standby mode.
SOUND SYSTEMbutton
Press this button to select the correct
sound system.
STEREO/BILINGUAL SOUND button
When stereo program is received, press
this button to select STEREO or MONO.
In AV MODE ,press this button or select
STEREO, CH-L or CH-R.
When bilingual program is received, press
this button to select DUAL-1, DUAL-2 or
MONO.
The screen will display NICAM or A2 when
such broadcast is received.
STEREO
MONO
DUAL-1
DUAL-2
Stereo mode.
Mono mode.
Multi-sound channel for language 1.
Multi-sound channel for language 2.
1
1
2 3
3
4*1
4
Mode Description
CH-L Left sound track.
CH-R Right sound track.
CHANNEL UP / DOWN
5buttons
*2
Press these buttons to select channels in
ascending or descending order.
VOLUME UP / DOWN buttons
Press these buttons to adjust the volume level
up or down.
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5
6
5
6
P+P-
P+P-
+

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Remote Control Unit
..
SLEEP
123
56 4
9
87
0
--/---
PIC. SETUP
SOUND TUNE
TV/TEXT CLOCK GAME LST-CH
INDEX
SUBPAGE
U.N.L HOLD
REVEAL
MIX TYPE SUBTITLE CANCEL
LANG.
MENU
SOUND
SYS. CH I/II
RECALL
SOUND
MODE
PIC.
MODE
TV/AV
P
P
MUTE button
Press once to mute the sound. Press again
to restore the sound volume.
RECALL button
Press this button to display the settings on
the screen. (e.g. Channel number, system)
SOUND MODE button
Press this button to select the desired sound
mode.
USER SPEECH
MUSIC THEATER
7
8
9
12
8
9
PICTURE MODE button
Press this button to select the desired
picture mode.
USER SOFT
RICH STANDARD
10
10
7
DIGIT button
This TV allows you to select channels from
0 to 199.
Press this button to select one-digit, two-
digit or three-digit channels input options.
To select a one-digit channel (e.g. Channel
8), press this button to change
channel selection to "-" on screen display
and press the "8" button only.
To select a two-digit channel (e.g. Channel
28), press this button to change
channel selection to "--" on screen display
and press "2" and "8" buttons.
To select a three-digit channel (e.g. Channel
128), press this button to change
channel selection to "1--" on screen display
and press "2" and "8" buttons.
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CHANNEL SELECTION buttons
Press the number buttons to select a channel.
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USER
SOFT
RICH
STANDARD
Picture Mode Description
User preset picture mode.
Low contrast and low brightness level.
Middle contrast and middle brightness level.
High contrast and high brightness level.
USER
SPEECH
Sound Mode Description
User preset sound mode.
Low treble and low bass level.
THEATER High treble and high bass level.
MUSIC Middle treble and middle bass level.

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Remote Control Unit
SLEEP
123
56 4
9
87
0
--/---
PIC. SETUP
SOUND TUNE
TV/TEXT CLOCK GAME LST-CH
INDEX
SUBPAGE
U.N.L HOLD
REVEAL
MIX TYPE SUBTITLE CANCEL
LANG.
MENU
SOUND
SYS. CH I/II
RECALL
SOUND
MODE
PIC.
MODE
TV/AV
P
P
13
13
14
MENU button
*2
Press this button to enter the menu screens
for various optional adjustable settings.
TV/AV button *2
Press this button to switch between TV
broadcasts and AV input programs.
SOUND MENU button
*2
Press this button to enter into the [SOUND]
menu directly.
PICTURE MENU button
*2
Press this button to enter into the [PICTURE]
menu directly.
TV AV1 AV2
14
15
16
SETUP MENU button
*2
Press this button to enter into the [SETUP]
menu directly.
TUNE MENU button
*2
Press this button to enter into the [TUNE]
menu directly.
CLOCK button
*2
Press this button to display the preset clock
time.
GAME button
*2
Press this button to enter the game provided
with this TV set. Press this button again or
button to exit.
LAST CHANNEL button
*2
Press this button to return to previously
viewed channel.
Buttons Actions In Game
To shift left.
To shift right.
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18
19
20
21
15
16 17
18
19 20
21
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NOTE
*1 Only applicable to models with NICAM and Sound Multiplex function only.
*2 See "Teletext Operations" section for details of these buttons functions in Teletext mode.
Only applicable to models with Teletext function only.
YCbCr S-VIDEO
To restart the game.
MENU
P+To transform.
P-
+
To speed up.
RECALL