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Hitachi VTUX-6450A VCR User Manual

1. 41 F to 104 F ACCESSONICS nnn nnn nn nnn nnn nn nnn ne nnn nnn nn nnn nnn nn nnn nn anc nnanc aces 1 coaxial cable Part No EW10251 wo nen nance enna nnn n nnn anne nn nnn enn n ne nen nnn n naan nen nnen anne acne nneennennn nen enennnsencnes 1 remote control unit Part No HL11133 a er ee 2 AA batteries Check your cable company s compatibility requirements For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories please call HiT RON Inc TOLL FREE at 1 800 995 4500 in the continental United States For ALASKA and HAWAII please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office Design and specifications subject to change without notice Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada For the location nearest to you call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers In the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 You must state your zip code when calling In Canada MONTREAL 914 956 9882
2. 2526 27 Ro W 30 29 28 Item No Function Page 25 AUDIO IN L R jacks 56 26 VIDEO IN jack 58 27 IN FROM ANT signal input 10 28 OUT TO TV signal out to TV 10 29 VIDEO OUT jack 11 30 AUDIO OUT L R jacks 11 Remote Control Customer Controls Function Transmission window POWER button CH channel up down button VOL button increase or decrease the audio volume FEW button fast rewind or search REC record button GUIDE to recall OSD menu DISPLAY to recall on screen display PROGRAM programming button CLEAR clears time counter 100 ENT button VCR TV mode select button TAPE SPEED button VCR TV CATV device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices TRACKING button AUTO TRACKING button PLAY button playback PAUSE button F FWD button fast forward or search SLOW button STOP button stops play record function Number buttons AVX button select LI or L2 MA SKIP button SKIP button Page 56 30 28 44 39 54 55 23 22 33 If you want to operate the VCR with remote control after operating the TV first press the VCR button and then press required buttons on the remote control REMOTE OPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two AA batteries ca amp EA Oh F f B ae Wee E GREH aem Jade i0 E 2 Install batteries e Align the posi
3. 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase CHANNEL 07 SELECT CHANNEL ERASE ADD END amp 5 Press the STOP button to delete the channel or press the PLAY button to add it CHANNEL 07 ERASED SELECT CHANNEL ERASE ADD END amp 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen pe A REVIEW SETUP CLOCK CHANNEL ENGLISH FRAN AIS END amp 3 Press the 2 button to select VCR SETUP ON AUTO BLUE HIFI STEREO SAP OFF AUDIO SETUP END amp 4 Press the 1 button to select AUTO BLUE ON or OFF ON AUTO BLUE HIFI STEREO SAP OFF AUDIO SETUP END amp ON The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished e If the signal is too strong this function may not operate even if you specify ON During playback this function does not operate OFF The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting 07 1 5 a 10 gt a The VCR can be programmed to e Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus delayed record
4. auto tracking will operate again Note To reactivate auto tracking simply eject the tape and reinsert it into the VCR Rewinding or fast forwarding a tape at high speed This function rewinds or fast forwards T 120 tape for about 83 seconds This time period will vary for different types of tapes Press the REW or F FWD button then press it again To stop the tape press the STOP button pn SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS Variable speed playback Still Playback Pause Press the PAUSE button on the remote control or PLAY STILL on the VCR to still the tape during play e To resume play press the PLAY button or PAUSE PLAY STILL button again Note The sound is muted and cannot be heard during Special Playback Effects Notes e After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape e If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by pressing the SLOW button during playback and then press the TRACKING 4 or mi button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars see page 31 If the screen jitters during PAUSE press the TRACKING 4 or mi button to minimize the jitter Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback G Ti l d JFE E 2 Press the SKIP button to view the picture one frame at a time T Ti d I Jri LL e Press the PAUSE button to resume play Skip Playback
5. at T EY E ic f ham ee crampa 7 e In ecu If the VCR is already turned off press the POWER button to turn the power on then press it again to turn the power off The time will appear in the VCR display to show that the current time has been set The automatic clock set procedure might take about 5 minutes SETTING THE CLOCK AUTOMATIC MODE WITH CABLE BOX If your VCR is hooked up to a cable box Hookups E F or G 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen pe A REVIEW SETUP CLOCK CHANNEL ENGLISH FRAN AIS END amp You may view all the on screen instructions in English or French When you first set up your VCR it will be set to English Press the 8 button for French 3 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu AUTO TIME DAY SET MODE INITIAL SET AUTO AUTO TIME ZONE D S T MODE END amp 4 Make sure that item 1 is highlighted SET MODE AUTO AUTO TIME DAY SET MODE INITIAL SET AUTO AUTO TIME ZONE D S T MODE END e If SET MODE MANUAL is highlighted press the 1 button to switch it to SET MODE AUTO 5 Press the 2 button This screen appears to show that the clock is being set PLEASE WAIT CLOCK IS SETTING CANCEL e It may take about five min
6. 7 1 and 0 for 7 10 99 AM CH START 08 06 00PM 06 30PM SP ONE TIME DAILY WEEKLY DATE CORRECT 07 10 99SAT END 10 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select the recording speed EP AM PM 121234567 8910 11 PEER CH START END 08 06 00PM 06 30PM EP ONE TIME DAILY WEEKLY DATE CORRECT 07 10 99SAT END 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory e This message will appear FOR TIMER RECORDING TURN POWER OFF 12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed e If you are using a cable box you must select the channel you want to record on the cable box in this case 8 and turn on the cable box Halnygd reac rey imi carck To stop recording while in the timed recording mode 1 Press POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control When you have set up all the timed recordings you want e Don t forget to load a video cassette with the safety tab still attached to record on e If using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin e If using a cable box the VCR cannot control turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begi
7. DAILY WEEKLY DATE ERASE 07 17 99SAT END CHECK PLUS CODE NUMBER INVALID ENTRY 000000000 PPROCEED 5 Press the 5 button to select ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING AM PM 1212345678910 11 PEER CH START END 03 06 30PM 07 00PM SP ONE TIME DAILY WEEKLY DATE ERASE 07 17 99SAT END Types of Delayed Recordings ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time DAILY Records a show at the same time every day of the week Monday throught Friday WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week 6 Press the TAPE SPEED button to choose recording speed SP standard play or EP extended play The screen will display all the details of the program you chose Check the CH number to make sure it is the right one If not you need to check your VCR Plus channel setup again 1212345678910 11 EER START END 06 30PM 07 00PM EP ONE TIME DAILY WEEKLY DATE ERASE 07 17 99SAT END 7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want then press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs e This message will appear FOR TIMER RECORDING TURN POWER OFF 8 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed Sherine meen ey meicwnr When you have set up all the tim
8. For example if it is now 10 20AM press 1 0 2 0 AM and PM will now appear on the screen Example 10 20 AM PM safes as 6 Press the 1 button for AM or 2 for PM For example press the 1 button for AM 10 20 AM ee ee 7 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month then the day then the year e For dates with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button first then the date For example if today is July 8 1999 press 0 7 0 8 9 9 The correct day of the week will appear by itself 10 20 AM 07 08 99 THU END amp 8 Press the GUIDE button The VCR clock is now set and should show the correct time of day on the VCR s display crampa mT EU PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER Presetting the received channels without using a cable box Hookups A B C or D 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 3 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen pe iG REVIEW SETUP CLOCK CHANNEL ENGLISH FRAN AIS END amp 4 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation CATV1 AUTO CH SOURCE CHANNEL SET CH LIST VCR PLUS ADD ERASE SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP END 5 Press the 1 button to select the type of receiving setup you have ANT AUTO CH
9. YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Cable Box Ouiput Wie Channa is Usually WALL GUTLET Channel 3 or 4 Day a BACK OF VCH Basic Hookup with Cable Box RF Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY TABLE E FUNCTION CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator button to turn the VCR indicator on and off CABLE BOX Channels on TV box output to Watch Channel Watch Channels box output to Watch using VCR Channel Record and Select Cable Select Channel Watch the Same box output to Watch Channel Channel Record One Another Watch Playbac ON VCR mode of a Tape Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel e Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area ANDAA VN 0 DM O7 i 010 40 aN Oy m 8 10 iad WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER
10. 1h ORM TH CHA ATMPTER AMT QUT sakect buttan Basic Hookup with Cable RF Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY TABLE C FUNCTION CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator button to turn the VCR indicator on and off OFF TV mode Select and Select Channel ON VCR mode Watch Channels Select Channel ON VCR mode Select Channel OFF TV mode to Record of a Tape Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel e Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP AV HOOKUP D WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER BACK OF Ty ere GER AND a a ir E fe 163 a j js ee E E T Advanced Hookup with Cable AV Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY TABLE D FUNCTION CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator Watch Channelsito Watch using TV Watch Channels to Watch using VCR Watch the Same to Record Channel S Channel Watch ito Watch to Record Another ie ld of a Tape SNS Om 07 1 a 5 010 40 i mO7 10 Gt WITH THIS HOOKUP
11. 3 or 4 ON VCR mode of a Tape Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel e Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the Select and Select Channel ON VCR mode Watch Channels ON button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP AV HOOKUP B WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER T H ae rare a To DAS COnaaL LEND A k 3 h mo ARA TAAN LEAD BACK OF VCR Pee gt 1 TEDHMA TO S80 GHIA ADAPTER SS PURCHASED SEPARATELY TABLE B FUNCTION CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator Select Channel to Watch S O Watch Channels to Watch using VCR Watch the Same to Record Channel Record One Select Channel OFF TV mode hannel Watch Ito Watch to Record Another Watch Playback AUX or VIDEO a of a Tape Sy N5 Om O71 a 5 010 40 E L0 WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER j Y d BACK OF TY FRONT OF VCR Beiind the cover
12. ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX 5 Cabla Box Output WALL Chanmel is Ustieliy 5 OUTLET Channel 3 or 4 7 a F Sa a A OOO lt t CABLE BOX i ba FEDHM IN GUT TABLE z BACK OF VER E OMAOKH VIDEO CABLES ee Advanced Hookup with Cable Box AV Hookup _ PURCHASED SEPARATELY TABLE F FUNCTION CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator button to turn the VCR indicator on and off CABLE BOX Channels on TV box output to Watch Channel Watch Channels box output to Watch using VCR Channel Watch the Same box output to Watch Channel Channel Record One Another Watch Playback AUX or VIDEO of a Tape ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER G WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER TO RECORD ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL A _ e r Pd lt a ear el rT Advanced Hookup with Cable Box and Splitter AV and RF Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY ADO VIGO CABLES Neier aa x TABLE G FUNCTION CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator button to turn the VCR indicator on and off CABLE BOX Channels on TV box output Channel Watch Channels box
13. SOURCE CHANNEL SET CH LIST VCR PLUS ADD ERASE SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP END ANT Internal or external antenna pT CATV1 Ordinary cable CATV2 Alternate cable If CATV1 doesn t give you the channels you expect 6 Press the 2 button ANT AUTO CH SOURCE CHANNEL SET CH LIST VCR PLUS ADD ERASE SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP END The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 2 3 minutes After the channels are stored in memory the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR s display 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank have snowy pictures or interference You may skip these channels by erasing them Very weak stations might not be memorized at all You may receive these stations by adding them 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen pe A REVIEW SETUP CLOCK CHANNEL ENGLISH FRAN AIS END amp 2 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation CATV1 AUTO CH SOURCE CHANNEL SET CH LIST VCR PLUS ADD ERASE SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP END 3 Press the 3 button to select ADD ERASE CHANNEL CHANNEL 02 SELECT CHANNEL ERASE ADD END amp
14. additional programs i FLN i Ld J Ceiayed rocording cca bor The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have porgrammed When you have set up all the timed recordings you want e Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on e If using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin Please refer to Cable Box Setup on Page 25 in the First Time Setup section Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR pT PROGRAM REVIEW Reviewing what you have programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset and if you need to clear out any of the programs Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete but daily and weekly setting must be cleared out manually 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen pe A REVIEW SETUP CLOCK CHANNEL ENGLISH FRANCAIS END amp 2 Press the 1 button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option This brings up the screen setting for the first program If you want to clear this program press the CLEAR button to remove this program AM 12123456769 10 11 PEER CH START END 08 06 00PM 06 30PM EP NEXT amp DATE ERASE 07 10 99SAT END 3 Keep
15. channel Up Down buttons e Use the numbers on the VCR remote to select cable box channels directly Cable box did not tune to channel 9 Press the 2 button to return to step 10 and enter a different code number 03 7 ENTER CABLE BOX TYPE FROM OWNER S MANUAL END amp If the codes you entered do not work e Try repositioning the cable box on top of the VCR and reentering the codes e Try entering all code numbers 00 61 Press the number button to enter another code number If none of the codes work press the GUIDE button to quit The VCR will not control your cable box However the output channel of the cable box has been set Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled to begin PLAYBACK To playback a recorded tape 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Insert a recorded tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically ma OD 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape EE 4 ry fF Erie 4 Press the STOP button to end playback Note This VCR can quasi playback the tape that is recorded by S VHS type SQPB stand for S VHS Quasi Playback When VCR playback by SQPB the inversion noise will appears on screen i
16. is not set correctly e Programs entered incorrectly e Programs exceed the length of the cassette Use the EP recording speed for maximum programming e Safety tab has been removed from cassette Snowy picture in playback e Snow or picture noise is normal during search still and slow Playback e Head cleaning may be required e Tape is worn or of inferior quality adjust tracking controls Snowy picture in normal TV viewing Clock shows e Power has been interrupted reset the clock e Reset the clock Erratic VCR display e Push the reset switch behind the cover on the VCR front with a sharp pointed instrument pen toothipick etc a m san her e r a ah a a A Maintenance Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance Such maintenance and adjustments should not be attempted by the user Please consult your service dealer for further information Auto Head Cleaning System This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads louch to the wiec Mend Cylinder s Lhang rollbar i Special matar isl A rh Tipa guits TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC colo
17. output to Watch using VCR Channel Watch the Same box output to Watch Channel Channel Select Cable Select Channel OFF TV mode Channel Watch ito Watch box output to Record Another Channel i i a of a Tape SETTING THE CLOCK AUTOMATIC MODE Note An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation Tips You ll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage the clock display will read Auto clock set function This function sets the VCR s clock automatically when the VCR is tuned to a station which transmits a time signal together with TV programs It also automatically sets the time differences between various time zones and sets the time during Daylight Saving Time D S T The auto clock set function operates each time the VCR is turned off e Some broadcast stations may not transmit a time signal The auto clock set function does not operate when the VCR is tuned to a station which does not transmit a time signal In this case set the clock manually See page 20 e When the clock is set automatically the displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one minute Setting the clock automatically if your VCR s hooked up to an antenna or cable without a cable box Hookups A B C or D 1 Press the POWER button to turn the VCR power off lt r et
18. pressing the 1 button to cycle through all the programs you have preset e The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu AM 121234567 8910 11 PEER CH START END 03 06 30PM 07 00PM EP NEXT amp DATE ERASE 07 1 7 99SAT END 4 Press the GUIDE button to end PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled 1 Turn on the TV 3 Press and hold the TV button 4 Press the remote button corresponding to your TV brand as shown in the set up chart The TV channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set TV Brand Press TV TV Brand Press TV TV Brand Press TV TV Brand Press TV and this and this and this and this remote button remote button remote button remate button po Sanyo J5 Panasonic2 9 VCC AOO ENT CT Zenith 2 Goldstar 1 a 0 Shap 1 VOL Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the TV button on remote control 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV remote control PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR CABLE BOX The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many cable boxes that are remote controlled You can easily change channels 1 Turn on cable box 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box 3 Press and hold
19. select channel 8 AM 12123456769 10 11 PEER CH START END 08 SP DATE CORRECT END e If you want to record from an external equipment press the AVX button to select LINE 1 or LINE 2 instead of the channel number AM CH START END LINE1 a os DATE CORRECT END e If you make a mistake when entering digits press the CLEAR button repeatedly to display for the incorrect digit then reenter the correct digit 5 Enter the start time by pressing 0 6 0 and 0 for 6 00 AM 12123456769 10 11 PEER CH START END 08 06 00 SP AM PM DATE CORRECT END 6 Press the 2 button for PM AM PM 121234567 8910 11 PEER CH START END 08 06 OOPM OP DATE CORRECT END 7 Enter the end time by pressing 0 6 3 and 0 for 6 30 The VCR automatically selects PM for you AM CH START 08 06 00PM 06 30PM SP ONE TIME DAILY WEEKLY DATE CORRECT 7 08 983WED END 8 Press the 5 button to select One Time Recording AM CH START END 08 06 00PM 06 30PM SP ONE TIME DAILY WEEKLY DATE CORRECT 7 08 983WED END Types of Delayed Recordings ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time DAILY Records a show at the same time every day of the week Monday through Friday WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week 9 Enter the recording date by pressing 0
20. three times The counter will appear in the VCR s display MEILT HUTU 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape 3 At the point that you want to go back to press the CLEAR button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 Annon E HUO 4 Press the STOP button when you are done recording or playing back the tape ri FET A DEOD 5 Press the REW button to rewind the tape lri Apg LOLOL lt will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter in step 3 e Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot pT RECORDING A PROGRAM Before you record The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual Copyright infringement warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is okay to record for personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Basic recording steps 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO a w ee o 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape ind
21. CABLE BOX TYPE message will appear on the TV screen 03 ENTER CABLE BOX TYPE FROM OWNER S MANUAL END amp 10 Press the two number buttons that match the code number of your cable box brand from the table below For example press 3 7 for the Hitachi brand cable box 03 37 ENTER CABLE BOX TYPE FROM OWNER S MANUAL PROCEED amp Eagle 0708 78 26 38 3 40 47 6 Regal 1213 19 40 68 C E T es General Instrument e EE 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 55 3 r esas 18 27 36 39 44 53 61 12 13 34 48 58 Scientific Atlanta 03 22 35 men ra eeo 15 18 31 36 44 53 Jerrold A e 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 45 Stargate 15 18 31 36 44 53 46 47 55 61 Meon eet et OakSgma he O o o JUnvesa O O Tas OoOo Panasonic 03 27 39 44 Viewstar Li ERAAN 08 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 59 60 41 Pioneer 18 20 44 Zenith 144 Pulser 53 ee 11 Press the GUIDE button to enter your cable box brand The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 to confirm that the correct code was entered 03 37 DID CABLE BOX TUNE TO CH 09 YES NO amp END amp 12 Cable box channel changed to channel 9 Press the 1 button to end this setting Your cable box and VCR are now set for VCR Plus program recording Depending on the manufacturer and model of the cable box you may also be able to use the VCR remote control to e Change channels on the cable box with the remote s
22. CK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF POWER PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT Caution to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it ina hand
23. EREO audio is selected from the VCR Set Up Menu as shown on Page 42 of RECORDING OPERATION Section Stereo vs mono sound e Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 39 of RECORDING OPERATIONS Section Basic Recording Steps 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so that L1 line appears on the display LINE1 2 Turn on stereo and start the selection you wish to record E STEREO 3 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC IRT button on the VCR to start recording 4 Press the STOP button or remote control to stop recording E COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes AHi ie A i It is not necessary to connect the S VIDEO jack To copy from a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the front of your VCR 1 Press the AVX button on remote control to display L2 line on the TV display LINE2 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control The VCR will go into Record Pause PAUSE LINE2 air H 3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder You will see the camcorder tape being played on the TV 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy press the VCR PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape e Press the stop button to finish recording REC LINE2 COP
24. HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT UX6450A Owner s manual VCR plus 3 Cable box control MOVIE ADVANCE Using these quality features e The VCR Plus programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode number VCR Plus C and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation With the VCR Plus C system this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver C and VCR Plus C are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation MOVIE ADVANCE MOVIE ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT Inc A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D Little Enterprises Inc e S VHS Quasi playback allows you to playback the tape that is recorded by S VHS type e Super rewind and fast forward e Multi channel TV sound MTS 8 program 1 year preset recording e Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time using a time signal e Auto head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning e Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized e Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable channels e VHS Hi Fidelity sound in playback Illuminated remote con
25. O if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy ON AUTO BLUE HIFI STEREO SAP OFF AUDIO SETUP END amp INSTANT RECORDING TIMER Using the Instant Recording Timer IRT The Instant Recording Timer REC IRT button on the VCR will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting 1 Follow the steps 1 through 5 on Basic recording steps on pages 41 and 42 2 Press the REC IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on the display e You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC IRT button e While you are recording the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display e At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will stop automatically and the VCR will turn itself off REC IRT Settings Illustration To stop recording while in the IRT mode 1 Press the POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control DELAYED RECORDING Setting the VCR to record later With the delayed recording feature you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like without your being around You can record a program one time only or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time You can preset as ma
26. R PLUS SETUP A small arrow points to a blank in the CHANNEL column SCROLL i amp ta END Pe 5 Press the CH da button to move up and down through the channel list until you reach VCR Plus CH42 SCROLL amp ta END amp 6 Press the number buttons to assign your broadcast channel number to the corresponding VCR Plus channel In this example broadcast channel 38 is assigned to VCR Plus channel 42 SCROLL i amp ta END amp 7 Repeat steps 5 6 for all channels that need to be assigned 8 Press the GUIDE button to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with the VCR plus system Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using TV screen 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape E 1 m m y i The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display m i D e When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and VCR Plus recording won t operate 2 Press the PROGRAM button FOR VCR PLUS RECORDING ENTER PLUS CODE NUMBER AND THEN PRESS FOR MANUAL PROG amp 3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record FOR VCR PLUS RECORDING ENTER PLUS CODE NUMBER AND THEN PRESS 123 PPROCEED 4 Press the 100 ENT button to store the PlusCode number in the VCR s memory 12123456789 1011 ER START END 06 30PM 07 00PM SP ONE TIME
27. To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks see page 56 How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation ON AUTO BLUE HIFI STEREO SAP OFF AUDIO SETUP END amp 3 Press the 2 button to select HIFI or LINEAR e Select Hi Fi to playpack sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use The L and R indicators will light in the VCR s display panel e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track Also if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio select LINEAR ON AUTO BLUE LINEAR STEREO SAP OFF AUDIO SETUP pT END amp 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting MOVIE ADVANCE MOVIE ADVANCE is a trademark of SRT Inc A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D Little Enterprises Inc MOVIE ADVANCE locates the start of a movie on rented tape etc by automatically skipping commercials logo marks previews information on copyrights etc You can also locate the start of previews Locating the start of movie 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO at 2 Insert a recorded tape i E D e The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e P
28. While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the SKIP button The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing _5RCH 1 Press the PLAY button gigu 2 Press the SLOW button to slow the playback speed GigH F LOLI tb 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at a normal speed Press the STOP button to stop the tape Notes e Use the TRACKING or button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen e After 1 minute in slow motion playback the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape pT anv SOS Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it During play Press the REW button to search in reverse Press the F FWD button to search ahead CEN ty JL FT m m F H i H Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Press REW or F FWD and hold it you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it e Press PLAY and REW then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed e Press PLAY and F FWD then hold F FWD for forward search at a higher speed e Release REW or F FWD to return to normal playback Choosing a mode for audio playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track
29. YING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR DUBBING If you have two VCRs you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR PLAYBACK VCR 2 Playback VCR Goo the Basic or fe Advanced Hookup Diagrams for YCA and Tv lagrams for VCR and Insert a prerecorded tape RECORD VCR 1 Recording VCR Advanced Hookup Two VCRs Insert a blank tape PURCHASED SEPARATELY To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR 1 so that L1 line appears in the display LINE1 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on VCR 1 The VCR will go into Record Pause Ea 1 Jen L di 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR 2 You will see the taped program being played on the TV p i A a 4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record press the PAUSE button on VCR 1 again to release pause and start recording e Press the STOP button to finish recording PROBLEM GUIDE MAINTENANCE Problem guide e Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet e Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed e Safety tab has been removed from cassette VCR will automatically eject the tape e Make sure the TV VCR switch is set to the VCR mode e Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AUX if using direct audio video hookup Won t make timer recordings e The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer recording e Clock
30. ed recordings you want e Don t forget to load a videocassette With the safety tab still attached to record on e If using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin Please refer to Cable Box Setup on Page 25 in the First Time Setup section Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using VCR s display You can use the VCR Plus system to program the timer observing the VCR s display without turning on the power to the VCR and TV 1 Hien a blank or erasan e ape ayey POWER The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display aay e When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and VCR Plus recording won t operate 2 Press the TO button to turn off the VCR ena aes EG 3 Press the PROGRAM button The clock display switches to the indication shown on the right e If eight programs have already been stored in memory FULL will appear in the VCR s display 5 Press the 100 ENT button to enter the PlusCode number in the VCR s memory The aps and channel will appear Check the details of the program f Bi Fa He i e If Err appears check the PlusCode of the program and try to enter it again 6 Press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with
31. el numbers and the channel numbers you are receiving them on If there are any difference YOUR channel numbers must be assigned to the corresponding VCR Plus number See Example Cable News Network Note in the example that the channel numbers are the same except for 20 received on channel 8 and 42 received on channel 38 These two channels must be assigned pe EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM This setup should be performed if you are using an Antenna or Cable without a cable box Hookups A B C or D If you receive all your channels through a cable box Hookups E F or G please refer to page 25 cable box setup in First Time Setup section VCR Plus setup Channel setup The following shows the procedure you should perform when you are receiving the Cable News Network channel 42 with the VCR Plus on channel 38 TAPE SPEEN wr Matching Broadcast CH Numbers t to VCR Plus Channels for Home Antenna or Cable No Cable Box Setup Hookups A B C or D 1 Turn on the TV and select the Video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 3 Press the 4 button to select CHANNEL PRESET CATV1 AUTO CH SOURCE CHANNEL SET CH LIST VCR PLUS ADD ERASE SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP END 4 Press the 4 button to select VC
32. icator lights on the display a i D e If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and you cannot complete the record operation 3 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for the longest recording time on a single tape F eikel Heme e An indicator on the VCR s display shows which speed is selected 4 Press the CH 4 Il button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record Example Select channel 8 pr nae Ej EF re a IIU cn i F f o m 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124 5 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC IRT button on the VCR rmy E fo eet Senn er Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light red 6 Press the STOP button to finish recording RECORDING A PROGRAM RECORDING TIPS To watch one program while recording another 1 Once you have set the VCR for recording press the VCR TV button The VCR indicator disappears Now you will be viewing through your TV only 2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote if it s programmed to control your TV see page 56 ah rh a TES To change the channel being recorded 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the recording temporarily 2 Press the CH h Il button or number buttons to change the channel to the one
33. ill play automatically SHUTTLE CONTROL Using the shuttle ring on the remote control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions PLAY PAUSE SLOW MOTION and SEARCH using one convenient ring oF oe e b I gq n _ ee TF E I i Sn a How to use the shuttle ring A Turn the shuttle ring during playback or still playback pause e As you turn the ring you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion e Try using the shuttle to explore backward and forward through your next video tee e A Pi A fia ny RAHA o A ff PLAVREAUSE MOCE B Turn the ring in the stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape e The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial FENAN fi _ oF FD STO MODE pe USING THE INDEX FEATURE To find specific sections on a tape using the INDEX feature Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX A quick way to access specific program segments Is with the index search feature This lets you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark This function only works with recordings that have been set up with indexing You create an INDEX mark VISS signal every time you pres the REC or REC IRT button while recording 1 Press the DISPLAY button in the stop mode The index screen appears on TV INDEX INDEX 07 08 98 WED 10 20AM EP 2 Press the 7 butt
34. ing operation e Change channels on remote controlled cable boxes with the VCR remote control BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure the cable box is positioned properly on the VCR Signal ta Cable Box Transmitter Transmitter Front of VCR 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen pe A REVIEW SETUP CLOCK CHANNEL ENGLISH FRAN AIS END amp 3 Press the 4 button twice to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation CATV1 AUTO CH SOURCE CHANNEL SET CH LIST VCR PLUS ADD ERASE SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP END 4 Press the 1 button twice to select CATV2 a CATV2 AUTO CH SOURCE CHANNEL SET CH LIST VCR PLUS ADD ERASE SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP END 5 Press the 5 button to select CABLE BOX SETUP menu IS CABLE BOX BEING USED YES NO amp 6 Press the 1 button to answer YES to the question IS CABLE BOX BEING USED TURN ON CABLE BOX AND TUNE IT TO CH 02 7 Turn on your cable box and select channel 2 Cable box Fii wt eae j T 8 Using the VCR remote enter the cable box output channel numbers For example press 0 3 for channel 3 TURN ON CABLE BOX AND TUNE IT TO CH 02 03 PROCEED amp 9 Press the GUIDE button to enter the output channel of your cable box e The
35. layback starts automatically e If you have inserted a tape which was played part way rewind the tape to its start and then press the PLAY button 3 Press the MA SKIP button The MOVIE ADVANCE menu will appear on the TV screen PLEASE SELECT GO TO START OF MOVIE GO TO FIRST PREVIEW END 4 Press the 1 button to select GO TO START OF MOVIE e The tape is fast forwarded It may take several minutes to find the start of any designated movie a SEARCHING FOR START OF MOVIE CANCEL MOVIE IS READY START e When the start of the movie has been located the screen on the right will appear 5 Press the PLAY button to start playing MOVIE ADVANCE MA SKIP Locating the start of preview 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Insert a recorded tape eis e The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e Playback starts automatically 3 Press the MA SKIP button The MOVIE ADVANCE menu will appear on the TV screen PLEASE SELECT GO TO START OF MOVIE amp GO TO FIRST PREVIEW END amp 4 Press the 2 button to select GO TO FIRST PREVIEW The tape is fast forwarded and a preview will play automatically e If you press the MA SKIP button while viewing the preview the tape is fast forwarded and the next preview w
36. n USING THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM FOR RECORDING About the VCR Plus system This handy feature makes timed recording a snap You don t need to enter the specific channel date time or duration of a program All you enter is its PluasCode programming number a number of up to eight digits This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or daily newspaper Here s a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCode numbers next to each program r oo PRESET A SOURCE Ci T ANNEL SET l Sea SELECT AS Your local channels may be different from the VCR Plus channel codes To get ready to record with the VCR Plus system you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channel numbers to the VCR Plus channel codes already stored in your VCR s memory This is called channel setup and you do it using the on screen Easy Guide System and the following step by step instructions Then you will be ready to begin VCR Plus recording also using the on screen Easy Guide System VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp Channel setup Before you begin 1 Look for a listing like this one in your local TV program guide or Sunday newspaper TV section Notice the small numbers to the right of the station name These are the VCR Plus channel numbers that you will use in the channel setup procedure Fai A _ g h Qui a gt n lt l s z B B a 2 Make a list of the VCR Plus chann
37. n STILL SLOW and F ADV mode Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the tape e If you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding the power will not shut off until the tape has been completely rewound You may also rewind the tape manually at any time Manual Rewind 1 Press the STOP button to end playback 2 Press the REW button The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops e Press the EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape oe ty Rewinding the tape Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette eject it and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds To remove noise from the picture Auto Tracking Pressing the PLAY button starts the auto tracking feature which automatically adjusts playback to eliminate static lines or picture noise that may appear on the screen Manual Tracking Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote control 1 Press the TRACKING button when viewing a cassette Press either the or buttons until picture is clear EI a E aaar TRACKING e If you press the AUTO TRACKING button after adjusting the playback picture with the TRACKING button or
38. n to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges 0 0 0 SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditi
39. ny as 8 timed recordings at once Recording is even easier when have set up your channels for the VCR Plus system Learn the basics of delayed recording in this section Then read about the VCR Plus system beginning on page 47 Before you begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording e Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time e Date and day of the program e Starting time e Ending time e Channel to be recorded e Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact Delayed Recording Steps You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System 1 Insert blank or erasable tape aon The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and timed record won t operate 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 3 Press the PROGRAM button twice for delayed recording e Press the PROGRAM button once the screen for VCR PLUS programming of the timer will appear Press the PROGRAM button twice this screen will appear AM PM 12123456769 10 11 PEER CH START END 2S SS or DATE END EXAMPLE Set the VCR to record one time a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6 00 PM and ends at 6 30 PM on 7 10 99 at the EP recording speed 4 Press the 0 and 8 buttons to
40. o avoid erasing a recording Break off the safety tab using a screwdriver or similar tool To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Cover the hole with plastic tape The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted The VCR won t record on a tape without a safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC IRT button Is pressed Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR e The VCR automatically turns on and the Tape In indicator lt turns on when the cassette is in place Removal Press the EJECT button on the VCR The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out e The Tape In indicator lt turns off e The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off EJECT BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP A WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER S20 OHM TAM LEAD BACK OF VCR E FRONT OF vcr Behind the cover Te DHe TO ca OHA AGBFTER AMT OLUT salact button Basic Hookup with Antenna RF Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY TABLE A FUNCTION CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator button to turn the VCR indicator on and off OFF TV mode Select Channel VCR mode Select Channel OFF TV mode to Record Watch Playback
41. on for rewind or the 9 button for forward to begin the index search INDEX e The tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected During this search the word INDEX is displayed at the top left corner of the screen e When the VCR finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot 3 If this is the program you were looking for press the PLAY button for normal playback e To stop the index search before an index mark is reached press the STOP button VIEWING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY Switching between the clock time counter and time of remaining tape Press the DISPLAY button while the on screen display is displayed The on screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR s display On Screen and VCR Displays Illustration Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock Press the DISPLAY button a second time to see just the time counter Press the DISPLAY button a third time to see the tape remaining time Press the CLEAR button repeatedly to switch the type of the tape used The correct remaining time will appear AUTO T 120 or shorter tape T 160 T 140 or T 160 tape T 180 T 180 tape T 210 T 210 tape INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER To find specific sections on a tape Indexing with the Time Counter You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming and you can return to that point automatically 1 Press the DISPLAY button two or
42. ons Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls 1 23 a B167 To o
43. pen the cower Full the cower forward with your fingers Item No Function Page 1 Infrared transmitter 25 2 POWER button 2 3 EJECT button 9 4 Cassette compartment 9 5 STOP button 23 6 Shuttle ring 35 7 PLAY STILL button 30 8 REC IRT button 40 9 CHANNEL channel up down 23 TRACKING buttons 29 10 Infrared receiver 8 11 REC indicator 40 Bahind the cover 12 AUDIO IN L MONO R jacks 58 13 VIDEO IN jack 58 14 ANT OUT select button 10 VCR Display 17181920 21 15 AM PM indicators 18 16 Time 17 pT Tape counter 3 7 Tape remaining or 37 VCR mode indicator 28 PLAY playback 28 SRCH double speed play 31 and visual search appears during reverse direction viewing SLOW slow play 31 REW rewind 28 S REW high speed rewind 29 FF fast forward S FF high speed fast forward 29 STILL play pause and frame advance 30 17 REM tape remaining time indicator 37 18 VCR operate mode 41 19 Audio indicators 32 20 record flashes during record pause 40 21 Tape speed SP EP 39 22 Delayed recording indicator 46 23 Tape in indicator 9 24 TV channel or 39 Auxiliary L1 L2 56 Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied If any are missing or appear damaged consult your dealer 25 nl hb Jasas BEET L q 1 WA gt 3 Remote Control Cable for connecting Batteries for remote this VCR to a TV control handset R6 VCR Customer Controls
44. perate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation ee 0 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been followed 9 Attachments Do not use attachmen
45. r EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 head a E Audio VHS Hi Fi stereo record playback system Tape Speed 2 2 nnn nn nnn nn ieaie 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP playback only wa nnn enn nnn enna anna nnn nnn nnn nnn nn anna nn 11 12 mm sec EP RF Input 0 2 2 2202 cnn nonce nc ncnoe UHF VHS 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Sasa RARER SO EL EAEE Canada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable channels TYO aaa Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 23W nominal CADINGT GOIZE ssete cetera a naia 17 1 8 W x 3 7 8 H x 11 1 8 D wa nen nnn nnn enna nnn nnn anne nnn nn enna nnn enna acne enna acne nena nnn enennnnencnen ene nnsancnes 43 5 cm W x 9 9 cm H x 28 2 cm D WeIgNI nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nn nn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnnnnn nnn nnns 8 8 Ibs 4 0 kg Storage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature
46. s displayed from the first Sunday of April through the last Sunday of October OFF The standard time is displayed throughout the year e This screen gives an example where ON is specified AUTO TIME DAY SET MODE INITIAL SET ATLANTIC ON TIME ZONE D S T MODE END amp 5 Press the 2 button to set the time This screen appears to show that the clock is being set PLEASE WAIT CLOCK IS SETTING CANCEL SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY To set the clock manually 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen pe iG REVIEW SETUP CLOCK CHANNEL ENGLISH FRAN AIS END amp You may view all the on screen instructions in English or French When you first set up your VCR it will be set to English Press the 8 button for French 2 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu AUTO TIME DAY SET MODE INITIAL SET AUTO AUTO TIME ZONE D S T MODE END amp 3 Press the 1 button to select SET MODE MANUAL When SET MODE MANUAL is selected TIME ZONE item 3 and DST MODE item 4 are not displayed MANUAL TIME DAY SET MODE INITIAL SET 4 Press the 2 button to bring up the clock set menu e The white dash appears for the item to be changed on the screen as you proceed pT END amp 5 Press the number buttons to fill the hour and minutes e For times with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button first then the hour or minute
47. the CATV button 4 Press the number button corresponding to your cable box as shown in the set up chart The cable box channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set Cable box Press CATV and this Cable box Press CATV and this number button number button Jerrold 1 ff Zenith ee Jerrold 2 Scientific Atlanta Jerrold 3 Philips Bo Note if your cable box is not listed on the setup chart try all the buttons listed in the chart until the cable box changes channels If the cable box channel does not change you won t be able to program the remote for your cable box Using the VCR remote to control your cable box 1 Press the CATV button on remote control 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box 3 Press the button corresponding to the functions available on your cable box remote control INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR When your VCR is connected to a stereo system you can e Make high quality audio only recordings for up to 6 hours on a T 120 video cassette tape e Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system e Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing Loft and Aight vHeE a Audio Cahn BACK OF STEREO p A fa a Advanced Hookup Stereo System PURCHASED SEPARATELY To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN e Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system as shown above e Make sure that ST
48. tive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR s infrared receiver borPiraried receiver am Note wens i a the VCR if there is an obstacle for example coffee table sofa etc between the VCR and remote control 2 Point the remote control at the VCR s infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control Note If the remote does not work even at close range try replacing the batteries with two fresh AA batteries About the illuminated buttons e When you press any of the illumination buttons the illumination will turn on The illumination goes off 5 seconds later automatically if you do not press the buttons Hlummeaion butions CASSETTE TAPES Types Ne Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR The table shows the recording time of different cassettes Types Recording time ___ SP __ EP 7 120 _ 120 min B60 min T 1460 160 min 480 min T 180 180 min 540 min E210 _ 1210 min e min e To get the best quality picture record at standard recording speed SP e This VCR does not record at the LP speed but it can play cassette that were recorded at the LP speed Fal NO Safety tabs prevent erasure T
49. trol for use with your VCR e On screen programming guide e With display VCR Plus can be programmed to record without turning power on HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI HSC CANADA INC AMERICA INC 6740 Campobello Road 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Mississauga Ontario L5N 2L8 Norcross GA 30093 CANADA Tel 770 279 5600 Tel 905 821 4545 QR30692 Hitachi Ltd 1998 Printed in Malaysia PT TABLE OF CONTENTS IFOR YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IINSTALLATION IEWING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY 0 cc ccc ccccccececececececececececccecececeauceauaeauauaeaeauauaeaeaenens Switching between the clock time counter and time of remaininc FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER button turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO
50. ts unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable card stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn dm 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connectio
51. utes e Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically a ILIO eeu When the clock is set the screen changes to a TV picture and the correct time appears in the VCR s display SETTING THE CLOCK TIME ZONE SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen pe G REVIEW SETUP CLOCK CHANNEL ENGLISH FRAN AIS END amp 2 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu Make sure that item 1 is highlighted SET MODE AUTO AUTO TIME DAY SET MODE INITIAL SET AUTO AUTO TIME ZONE D S T MODE END amp 3 Press the 3 button to select your local time zone Each time 3 is pressed the option for TIME ZONE switches from AUTO to ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII and back to AUTO e This screen gives an example where ATLANTIC is specified AUTO TIME DAY SET MODE INITIAL SET ATLANTIC AUTO TIME ZONE D S T MODE END amp 4 Press the 4 button to select the D S T option Each time 4 is pressed the option for D S T MODE switches from AUTO to ON OFF and back to AUTO AUTO The daylight saving time D S T is set automatically ON The time advanced from the Standard Time by one hour i
52. y place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions 0 2 Retain Instruction The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension use a polarized cord 0 11 12 13 14 a ITT Tey a ILI LLU oo 7 16 ij AA l 22 FA pesans mR Oo Yt 002 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to o
53. you prefer A ob fit pera I il 3 Press the PAUSE button to continue recording o rj ma Automatic Indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible INDEX mark every time you press the REC button while recording During playback the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark See Page 36 Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX To record a Second Audio Program SAP Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program such as in a second language If a station broadcasts in SAP the SA indicator will display on your TV screen You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option How to set the SAP option 1 Press the GUIDE button 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation 3 Press the 4 button to set the SAP option to ON a ON AUTO BLUE HIFI STEREO SAP ON AUDIO SETUP END amp 4 Press the 3 button to set the STEREO MONO option to STEREO ON AUTO BLUE HIFI STEREO SAP ON AUDIO SETUP END amp 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting 6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on Basic Recording Steps on pages 39 and 40 Stereo vs mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo you ll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen Set to MON

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