Hitachi c2844s User Manual

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Preparation

Place the TV on a solid surface.
If placing the TV into a cabinet or alcove, ensure there is at least

a 100mm (10cm) gap to the sides and rear and top of the TV.

This is to allow for adequate ventilation during operation.

Please read below for more safety information before instal-

lation.

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 very easy by its menu driven system.
• It has Euroconnector socket for external devices (such as

computer, video, video games, audio set, etc.)

• Second Euroconnector socket is available.
• Nicam Stereo sound systems.
• Teletext.
• All programmes can be named.
• Programme swapping between last watched two

programmes.

• Forward or backward automatic tuning.
• Sleep timer.
• Automatic sound mute when no transmission.
• When no valid signal is detected, after 5 minutes the TV

switches itself automatically to stand-by mode.

• WSS (Wide Screen Signaling).
• NTSC Playback.
• SVHS (EXT.2) is available.
• Back AV in and Back AV out is available.

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 safety standards, but like any electrical equip-

ment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results

and safety is to be assured.
DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use

the equipment.
DO consult your dealer if you are in any doubt about installa-

tion, operation or safety of your 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 may contain a special radio interference filter,

the removal of which could lead to impaired performance.  If

you wish to extend the lead, obtain an appropriate safety ap-

proved extension lead or consult your dealer.
Observe the manufacturers instructions when connecting ex-

tension leads to the TV.  Check the fuse rating on the new plug,

this should be fitted with a 5 Amp fuse which conforms to ei-

ther ASTA or BSI (BS1 362) approvals, these are easily iden-
tifiable by either the 

 or 

 symbols.  If you are in any doubt

about the installation of an extension lead, please consult a

competent electrician.

DON’Ts

DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any

doubt about it working normally, or if it is damaged in any way

switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T place water filled vessels on top of T.V. cabinets.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous

voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended un-

less it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended

operation or has a stand-by mode.  Switch off using the switch

on the equipment and make sure your family know how to do

this.  Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or

handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so

that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety.

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 dam-

age and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs or stands to

the TV with any screws other than those provided - to ensure

complete safety always 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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