Hitachi VT-FX630A VCR User Manual
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1. 25 LJ 8 Using the VCR remote enter the cable box output channel numbers Click to see remote control illustration For example press 0 3 for channel 3 Example TURN DN CABLE BOX TUNE IT TO CH 02 OUTPUT CH 03 9 Press the GUIDE button to enter the output channel of your cable box The CABLE BOX TYPE message will appear on the TV screen 37 GUIDE 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 the Hitachi brand cable box umberis Brand Code Number s Brand Code Number s 4909 58 Scientific Allenta 03 22 35 rene 01 16 278 38 SL Marx 15 18 31 36 44 53 agle J07 08 19 26 28 32 40 41 60 Sigma 18 Stargate aa 15 18 31 36 44 53 rastern International 02 Panasonic 03 27 38 44 Sylvania 11 nee 5 amp Philips REEF 08 genera Ins strurmernt iT 19 28 28 29 32 33 4 Telewiew 15 18 35 44 5359 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 55 61 41 Texscan E UMOR M 11 Hamlin 142 13 34 46 58 Pipnear 18 20 44 Tocam 17 21 49 5 54 Lan STEP Wi TITLE 43 Pulser was 21 32 415 EXAMPLE Je old m M 04 05 15 Randtek 07 O8 Universal Mu 1 23 24 25 30 382. 8 zz n lc 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 25 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 im VCR PLUS INVALIO ENTAY PLUS CODE 87654321 CHECK PLUS CODE NUS BER 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen Click to see remote control illustration LINE 1 CLOCK SET AUTO 2 SET TIME AND DAY 3 SET TIME ZONE AUTO 4 SET D S T ALTO ENDE 4 Make sure that item 1 is highlighted CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt e If CLOCK SET lt MANUAL gt is highlighted press the 1 button to switch it to CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt _ gt 1 CLOCK SET AUTO 2 SET TIME AND DAY 3 SET TIME ZONE AUTO Li 4 SET D S T lt AUTO 5 Press the 2 button This screen appears to show that the clock is being set 26 Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits
3. PONVVER lt gt Delayed recording indicator To stop recording while in the timed recording mode 1 Press POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds FOWER E C 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 64 e Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on f using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin 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 begin 65 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 PlusCode 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 na WE MCC Est Tha grand i Ln germ Fh LA iv Cia T MI ATUME 5 Kin DOM 0 mi LOC Wie kcal CAO ERG Ti i Lia Cir D AND CRAS amp rer Pe Pli Si ade E BI 8 MIRE uw 3 ipis I FE nd PED GOLDEN GIRLS ECC so numbers Bereta lug a
4. 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 USE 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 is left unattended 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 CH QN ADV PLAY gt ADV DISPLAYEYIDEO 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 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product fro
5. cu uio IE A Fla 3 If you press the DISPLAY button when viewing a video cassette the display as shown appears for several seconds so you can see the functions of the number buttons on the remote control 4 SLOW amp F ADY 07 08 97 TUE 10 20AM SP Number 4 button Slow motion Number 6 button Frame advance The above functions always work when you are viewing a video cassette even if the display as shown is not displayed 43 Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback PAUSE 2 Press the 6 button to view the picture one frame at a time SKIP PT Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the 6 button The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing Slow Motion 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at a normal speed Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it 44 During play Press the REW button to search in reverse Press the F FWD button to search ahead 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 Press PLAY and REW then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed Press PLAY and F FWD then hold F FWD for forward search at a higher speed Rele
6. anne Record One Chanr Select Channel a a OFF KB UN APP x Select Channel to Record toWateh TV mode Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO 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 lf you need an extension use a polarized cord a 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 operate 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 f
7. s the AVX button on remote control to display L2 line on the TV display i 1 Pres E PL Peeks LE 2 7 J ITE fm 4 iz Du E 2 A zi 7 F JI P da m os D Fa I I lt flexo c i 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on the remote control The will go into Record Pause 3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder You will see the camcorder tape being played on the TV 77 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 Press the stop button to finish recording PAUSE 78 COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR DUBBING Hookup lf 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 See the Basic or Advanced Hookup Diagrams for VCR and TV Insert a prerecorded tape RECORD VCR 1 LEN Recording VCR 5 Ad n T Advanced Hookup Two VCRs Insert a blank tape 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 D le AVE 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR 2 You will
8. 9 VCR CAM camcorder TV device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices 8 10 VOL button increase or decrease the audio volume 50 11 REC record button 38 12 REW button fast rewind or search 28 13 PLAY button playback 23 14 PAUSE button 30 15 Shuttle ring 33 16 LIGHT button illuminates 8 key function buttons for a few seconds 17 STOP button stops play 23 record function 18 F FWD button fast forward 31 or search 19 CH channel up down button 38 20 LAST CH button switches 50 to the TV channel you watched previously during the current viewing session 21 MUTE button turns off the 50 audio until you press MUTE again 22 AVX button select L1 or L2 51 23 Number buttons 22 Refer to the camcorder s instruction manual for its operation REMOTE OPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two AA batteries 1 Push the remove it 2 Install batteries Align the positive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control 3 Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to close it Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR s infrared 14 receiver NU iLL VA I 2 Point the remote control at the VCR s infrared receiver and press the required butto
9. Date and day of the program Starting time Ending time Channel to be recorded 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 The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and timed record won t operate CM UT Lj e z il PT _ 7 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 61 3 Press the PROGRAM button twice for delayed recording 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 PROGRAM 188 EE DAILY G u WEEKLY CF E 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 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 97 at the EP recording speed 4 Press the 1 button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording 1 Clo ot ero 0808 5 Press t
10. EK INDE BiupEX gum 07 08 97 TUE 11 084M SP for di 4 Press 5 button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for the longest recording time on a single tape Td ae 07 08 97 TUE 11 08AM SP 5 Press the CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record e 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124 6 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC IRT button on the VCR 54 ur REC IRT 4 iti 1 w fh REC indicator Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light red a E REC indicator 7 Press the STOP button to finish recording 55 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 50 To change the channel being recorded 2 Press the CH button or number buttons to change the channel to the one you 56 3 Press the PAUSE button to continue recording PAUSE D 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 thr
11. You are ready to begin delayed recording with the VCR pluls system HI GUIDE Ca Cin Cn Cr E 6994 lt im Using the VCR Plus system to record a program 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display 69 PROGRAM WEEKLY G BOGEN 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 to select VCR PLUS RECORDING PROGRAM 3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record ENTER PLUS CODE MUMBER ENTER ine 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 70 CHECK PLUS CODE NUMBER END 5 Press the number buttons 1 2 or 3 to select ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING TACHI 1 C al a d VIR UC UO 2 UJ Example 5525 h e CESSI 6 Press the 5 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 channe
12. a i 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 CH or X button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette am A ww QO TRACKING Press either the or buttons until picture is clear 4 Mo o o 00 019910 oo ik 00 D ic TRACKING 42 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 PAUSE x a T Ob D prp M L rn E hy PLAY STILL The picture will freeze You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen This is normal To resume play press the PLAY button or PAUSE PLAY STILL button again 3 70
13. a time signal the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically When the clock is set the screen changes to a TV picture and the correct time appears in the VCR s display 27 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 Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 2 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu Make sure that item 1 is highlighted CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt bd i CLOCK SET lt AUTO SET TIME AND DAY L i 3 Press the 3 button to select your local time zone Each time 3 is pressed the option for SET TIME ZONE switches from lt AUTO gt to ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN lt PACIFIC gt lt ALASKA gt HAWAII and back to AUTO This screen gives an Example where ATLANTIC is specified maar LA ae PLAY STILL 4 Press the 4 button to select the D S T option Each time 4 is pressed the option for SET D S T switches from AUTO to ON OFF and back to lt AUTO gt AUTO The daylight saving time D S T is set automatically ON The time advanced from the Standard Time by one hour is displayed from the first sunday of April through the last Sunday of October OFF The
14. button first then the hour or minute For example if it is now 10 20AM press 1 0 2 0 AM and PM will now appear on the Screen 30 Example 6 Press the 1 button for AM or 2 for PM For example press the 1 button for AM Example Click to see remote control illustration 7 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month then the day then the year For dates with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button first then the date For example if today is July 8 1997 press 0 7 0 8 9 7 The correct day of the week will appear by itself m s CLOCK SET i g fo 3l 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 POWER M 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 Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen GUIDE F 1 CHANNEL CATV1 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET a i ER 4 VCR PLUS SETUP 5 CAB LE DSS BOX SETUP ANT Internal rerit antenna lt CATV1 gt Ordinary cable lt CATV2 gt Alternate cable If CATV1 doesn t give you the channels you expect 6 Press the 2 button 22 The VCR will automatically store channels receiv
15. d uec CLEAR B num gt A Za i a 11 Fue Ris 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 ONE TIME RECORDING CH START END DB QO6 DOPM 06 30PM 3 Keep pressing the 1 button to cycle through all the programs you have preset The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu CH 13 06 30 4 Press the GUIDE button to end 73 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 m h 3 Press and hold the button HITACHI L EE E pa GO G O TV P di amp DD Th gt 00 fa H a 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 and TV Brand Press TV and this remote button this remote button Hitachi 1 Pansonic 2 9 Zenith 2 RCA 0 Sony 3 Panasonic 1 Magnavox 4 Mitsubishi CH oanyo 5 JVC 100 ENT Gold star 1 6 Sharp 1 LAST CH Toshiba 7 Sharp 2 DISPLAY 74 Gold star 2 8 Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the T
16. screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished 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 Du 35 07 1 5 0 10 7306 The VCR can be programmed to Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus delayed recording operation 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 Signalta Cable Box Transmitter Transmitter HE Front of 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audiovideo cable set TV to AUX or VIDEO dl ind 04 E VCR Plus Channels 2 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen CHANNEL Gi T em E 3 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation 4 Press the 1 button to select lt CATV2 gt 36 BOX SETUP 15 CABLE BOX BEING USED USED urn on your cable box and select channel 2 P all I D lt AS _ X gt
17. see the taped program being played on the TV 79 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 Press the STOP button to finish recording PAUSE 80 PROBLEM GUIDE MAINTENANCE Problem guide No power Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet Hemote control doesn t work Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed Won t record Safety tab has been removed from cassette VCR will automatically eject the tape Won t play back Make sure the TV VCR switch is set to the VCR mode 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 The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer recording Clock is not set correctly Programs entered incorrectly Programs exceed the length of the cassette Use the EP recording speed for maximum programming Safety tab has been removed from cassette Snowy picture in playback Snow or picture noise is normal during search still and slow Playback Head cleaning may be required Tape is worn or of inferior quality adjust tracking controls Snowy picture in normal TV Check antenna or cable connections viewing Clock shows Power has been interrupted reset the clock Reset the clock Erratic VCR display Push the reset switch behind the cover on the VCR front wi
18. standard time is displayed throughout the year e This screen gives an example where lt ON gt is specified 28 TT 1 CLOCK SET AUTO Hi 2 SET TIME AND DAY 3 SET TIME ZONE 5 Press the 2 button to set the time This screen PR to show that the clock is being set 29 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 Click to see remote control illustration zt You may view all the on screen instructions in English French or Spanish When you first set up your VCR it will be set to English Press the 8 button for French or the 9 button for opanish 2 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu pen 1 CLOCK SET 1 2 SET TIME AND DAY 3 SET TIME ZONE AUTO 4 SET D S T 3 Press the 1 button to select CLOCK SET lt MANUAL gt When CLOCK SET lt MANUAL gt is selected SET TIME ZONE item and SET DST item 4 are not SEU 1 CLOCK SET lt HANLUAL gt 2 SET TIME AND DAY 4 Press the 2 button to bring up the clock set menu e The Bine an PRI for the item to be changed on the screen as you proceed 1 CM SEARCH OFF gt 2 ADV PLAY 3 CM ADV D AUTO gt DISPLAY lt BLUE gt ENO ITT 5 Press the number buttons to fill the hour and minutes Click to see remote control illustration For times with only one number 1 9 press the 0
19. 30093 Tel 770 279 5600 HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA QR 15369 Hitachi Ltd 1996 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 Printed in Malaysia FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER switch 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 CAUTION tri 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 SHOCK 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 MOISTU
20. 45 46 u RCA er D0 27 30 44 Viewslar Li 08 19 Macom 337 43 Reg al 12 13 19 40 58 26 28 29 32 33 40 41 59 60 Viagnavox imn el 19 Regency 33 Warner Amex 44 6 28 28 32 34 40 41 Rembrandt susa EB 14 42 5S Samsung T5 18 27 35 39 44 53 aL 31 53 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 12 Cable box channel changed to channel 9 Press the 1 button to end this setting Click to see remote control illustration O Your cable box and VCR 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 Change channels on the cable box with the remote s channel Up Down buttons Use the numbers on the VCR remote to select cable box channels directly 38 Cable box did not tune to channel 9 Press the 2 button to return to step 10 and enter If the codes you entered do not work Try repositioning the cable box on top of the VCR and reentering the codes Try entering all code numbers 00 61 Press number buttons 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 t
21. CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T 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 Hookup F Illustration TABLE F Selact Channel to VVatch ul Select Cable Box Select Channel Output Channel to Watch Select Cable Box Select Channel Output Channel to Record Select Cable Box Qutput Channel Watch Cable Channels on TV Select and Watch Cable Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another OFF TV made AUX or VIDEO AUX or VIDEO r Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO 23 ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER G WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL 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 Hookup G Illustration TABLE G Watch Cable Cha nnels A _ on TV Select and Watch Cable Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another OFF TV mode Select Cable Box Select Channel Output Channel to Watch EDAM Select Cable Box Select Channel Output Chan
22. Channel ne PR VCR model i i L indi Record One Channel Select Channel Sel ito OFF Select Channel to Record T Watch Another to Watch ro TV mode neta eee gf ot tee L 4 Watch Playback of a Tape 4 UN VT le ue 21 af a u LI S mode 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 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 20 ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP AV HOOKUP D WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration TABLE D Select and Watch Cable Select Channel tes OFF Channels using TV to Watch _ TV mode select and Watch Cable AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Watch Channels using VCR zi Record and venen AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Record the Same Cha nnel Record Channel Select Channel lect Ch to Record Watch Another to Watch Select Channel to Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO 21 BASIC CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX E WITH THIS HO
23. HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT UX615A Owner s manual 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 C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation With the VCR Plus C3 system this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver C3 and VCR Plus C3 are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation e Multi channel TV sound MTS e 8 program 1 year preset recording 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 control for use with your VCR and TV e On screen programming guide x YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA
24. OKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T 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 Hookup E Illustration TABLE E VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION EE ata Press the VCR TV FUNCTION TT mode select button to TV CABLE BOX turn the ver indicator on or off Watch Cable Channels Select Cable Box select Channel OFF on TV Output Channel to Watch TV mode Select and Watch Cable Jard select Cable Box Select Channel ON a Lj x Channels using VCR Output Channel to Watch mode Record and Watch 3 or 4 select Cable Box Select Channel ON the Same Channel alata Output Channel to Watch NCR mode Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape 3or4 TR VCR mode 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 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 22 ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX F WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU
25. RE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT 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 in a handy 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 TABLE B CHANNEL SELECTION da d Press the VOR TV mode elect button to turn the Indicator on or off Watch nen ei AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Record
26. V button on remote control HITACHI om qo OX 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV remote control 75 INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR Hookup When your VCR is connected to a stereo system you can Make high quality audio only recordings for up to 6 hours on a T 120 video cassette tape Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing Stereo System hookup Illustration To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN e Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system as shown above Make sure that STEREO audio is selected from the VCR Set Up Menu as shown on Page 40 of RECORDING OPERATION Section Stereo vs mono sound Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 37 of RECORDING OPERATIONS Section Basic Recording Steps 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so that L1 line appears on the display i Jy VE Xt 3 Press the REC IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording 76 COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER Hookup You may use yo CAMCORDER em e 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
27. ase 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 To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks see page 51 How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button Pr gt i 45 3 Press the 4 button to select HIFI or LINEAR e Select Hi Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use The L and R indicators will light in the VCR s display panel 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 WOH PLUS US CODE 87654321 CHECK PLUS CODE NUVBER ENOL PROGR AT 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting GUIDE L Son 46 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 If the shuttle ring is operated when the key function buttons are illuminated the illumination goes off How to use the shuttle ring a E T imt Shuttle i ring af Ec uU A Turn the sh
28. ed 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 _ FK b E 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing eum When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive Selects Channel 3 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 Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen P HW WW axo 03 3 Li ce 2 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation 33 CHANNEL PRESET 1 CHANNEL Example a gt Selects channe T 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 E IT noioa VCR Plus Channels WFTY ABC o6 Cable News Net uds csc The Discovery Channel 37 2 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 34 GUIDE ON The
29. he 0 and 8 buttons to select channel 8 62 Directory screen Tape NO Tape Bar No of Programs g DIRECTORY No VIN t PROGRAM j Cha Program Nc orrecmeuncsesesmmespenr Recorded Channel Blank 9 97 ecording Date H CM 02 PI 11 FR 03 00PW 4 3 Recording day n ei X13 n 11 22A 24 ecc ig day M hat BLANK 9 ofthe week AVE vie rr h 2e am t Letter ona Recording Start ere PLAY Time Program Titl CUE TO RECU oo B B Recording Ti Operating Guide DELETE TAPE Wo 1 1 iH E IM wo iN ti imn gd i pi i li Wozu SELECT ORO DISPLAY LI 8 Enter the end time by pressing 0 6 3 and 0 for 6 30 The VCR automatically selects PM for you e The screen shows _ S cate so no changes are needed on that line 9 Enter the recording date by pressing 0 7 1 and 0 for 7 10 97 63 U QOO DE C ress the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory 2 aj 90 00 o c UOO O 3 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 f 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
30. he 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 39 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 DELETE TAPE Wo a MEL DATE Mo MEL DAT Te foai Eo quA rio um 01 E 1 QI TEITHUET AT te FF 2 Insert a recorded tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically m s i LE E L MENU LH o 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape Click to see remote control illustration nap E pn erm i x Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop automatically and rewind the tape 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 Click to see remote control illustration TO 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 40 iow ta
31. ire 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 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 sr Cee et By zl E jam s eme a c m 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do no
32. is Pisces FT i 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 WTTV Ind 04 VCR Plus Channels WRTV ABC 06 BB wry PES 20 2 Make a list of the VCR Plus channel numbers and the channel numbers you are receiving them on If there are any differences YOUR channel numbers must be assigned to the corresponding VCR Plus number See Example 66 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 67 EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM This setup should be performed if you are usi
33. l setup again eee ab Gu vt 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 PROGHAM tu 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 71 Delayed recording indicator 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 f 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 72 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 iO 25 e DELETE TAPE No V Ma REL DARE Ms Ric DATI E 2 I pepe n ugs rm x F J T TUE M E
34. m 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 open the cover Pull the cover f
35. n on the remote control About the illuminated buttons f a button on the remote control is pressed one of the VCR CAM and TV buttons lights so that you know which device you are now operating as DO um 5 CASSETTE TAPES Types Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR The table shows the recording time of different cassettes N Recording time we SP EP T 120 120 min 360 min T 160 160 min 480 min _ T 180 d 180 min 540 min T 210 210 min 630 min 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 cassettes that were recorded at the LP speed Safety tabs prevent erasure _ To avoid erasing a recording To re record on a cassette which Break off the E Cover the hole safety tab using with plastic ascrewdriver or HH t tape similar tool C gt 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 Insertion Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR The VCR automatically turns on and the Tape In indicator
36. nel to Watch Select Channel Select Cable Box Select Channel to Watch Output Channel to Record Select Channel to Watch AUX or VIDEO AUX or VIDEO Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO 24 SETTING THE CLOCK AUTOMATIC MODE 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 Some broadcast stations may not transmit a time signal The auto clock set function does not operate when the VCH is tuned to a station which does not transmit a time signal In this case set the clock manually See page 20 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 i
37. ng 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 system on channel 38 Example VCR Plus Channel Number Channel Number You Receive 42 36 Matching Broadcast CH Numbers 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 i 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 1 CHANNEL lt CATV1 gt AUTO CHANNEL SET ADO ERASE CHANNEL VCR PLUS SETUP CABLE DSS BOX SETUP es GU IDE 4 Press the 4 button to select VCR PLUS SETUP 2 3 4 5 68 A small arrow Dell to a blank in the CHANNEL column 5 Press the VCR Plus CH42 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 7 Repeat steps 5 6 for all channels that need to be assigned 8 Press the GUIDE button twice to end the setup procedure
38. of the screen 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 To stop the index search before an index mark is reached press the STOP button 48 49 VIEWING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY Switching between the clock time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISPLAY while the on screen display is displayed The on screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR s display uu oe CLEAR E Tm L TO DI DISPLA Y I d L3 Click to see on screen and VCR displays 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 160 140 or T 160 tape 1 180 T 180 tape 1 210 T 210 tape 50 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 ooo 1 Press the DISPLAY button two or three times The counter di RUE in the VCR s display 3 At the poin
39. orward with your fingers r D 3 gt Infrared transmitter 25 POWER button 2 EJECT button Cassette compartment STOP button 23 Shuttle ring 33 PLAY STILL button 30 REC IRT button 38 CHANNEL channel up down TRACKING buttons 29 Infrared receiver 8 HEC indicator AUDIO IN 0 jacks 52 VIDEO IN jack 52 ANT OUT select button 10 38 38 10 VCR Display 15 AM PM indicators 18 16 Time 17 Tape counter 35 Tape remaining 35 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 FF fast forward STILL play pause and frame advance 30 17 REM tape remaining time indicator 35 18 VCR operate mode 19 Audio indicators 20 mae record flashes during record pause 38 21 Tape speed SP EP 37 22 Delayed recording indicator 44 23 Tape in indicator 9 24 TV channel or 38 Auxiliary L1 L2 53 Click to see Accessories Supplied Illustration VCR Customer Controls 3433 32 Item No Function Audio in L R Jacks 11 VIDEO OUT Jack Remote Control Customer Controls Item No Function Page 1 Transmission window 8 2 POWER button 22 3 GUIDE to recall OSD menu 22 4 VCHR TV mode select button 10 5 CLEAR clears time counter 36 6 DISPLAY to recall on screen display 34 100 ENT button 38 N PROGRAM programming button 42
40. ough a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark See Page 34 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 V 2 3 Press the 6 button to set the SAP option to ON 57 VCR SETUP r n g i rr D j nr p p E88 Lt LII J L 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting GUIDE 6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on Basic Recording Steps on pages 37 and 38 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 oet to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy VCR i 58 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 properl
41. t that you want to go back to press the CLEAR button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 5 Press the REW button to rewind the tape 51 It will automatically stop at the stop where you cleared the counter in step 3 Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot 52 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 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 E 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display MENU f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and you cannot complete the record operation 3 Press the DISPLAY button 53 This screen appears on the TV
42. t 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 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 T7 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 connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
43. tes 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 18 ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP AV HOOKUP B WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration TABLE B Select and Watch Channels Select Channel OFF using TV to Watch e TV mode Salact and Watch Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Ut i Record One Channel Select Channel Watch Another to Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Record s eraat Select Channel to Record Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO 47 i 19 BASIC CABLE HOOKUP C WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup C Illustration TABLE C VCR indicator Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off CHANNEL SELECTION FUNCTION Select and Watch Cable Select Channel OFF Channels using TV to Watch TV mode Select and Watch Cable ON mus ar IMI ih Jor select Channel to Watch pe Channels using VCR VCR model Record and Watch 3 or 4 Select CI I to ON Fa CI 4 cp ect Lal WET p GO E z the Same
44. th a sharp pointed instrument pen toothpick etc d 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 81 the heads Touch to the viden hend Ciaanoang rolbar GS pecia material xn Tape guita Wr Cylinder _re E TAS 4 ya TTL E LL me ug di a xa E sj 82 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical specifcations Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 head Audio VHS Hi Fi stereo record playback system Tape Speed 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP playback only 11 12 mm sec EP RF Input UHF VHS 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 24W nominal Cabinet Size 17 1 8 W x 3 7 8 H x 11 1 8 D 43 5 cm W x 9 9 cm H x 28 2 cm D Weight 8 8 lbs 4 0 kg otorage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Tempera
45. ture 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No EW10251 1 remote control unit Part No HL10631 2 AA batteries Check your cable company s compatibility requirements For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories please call Hi T 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 014 956 9882 TORONTO 905 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 526 7881 83
46. 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 The Tape In indicator turns off 16 he cassette can be ejected with the power on or off EJECT 17 BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP A WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup A Illustration TABLE A CHANNEL SELECTION ver indicator FUNCTION HY Nur Press the VCR TV mode y select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off TV VCR Select and Watch Channels Select Channel OFF Bd F using Twv to Watch h we LAF ms f DA ct and Watch Channels Penal dis 4 select Channal to VVatch NCR model using VLA mode PP Record and Watch 4 ON dut 3 or 4 Select Channel to Record P he San 18 WIR rri ide Record One Channel Select Channe i OFF m T Select Channel to Recard li 4 Watch Another to Watch TV mode ON Watch Playback of a Tape jor 4 NCR mer LW te 1 14 04 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 Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the button alterna
47. uttle ring during playback or still playback pause As you turn the ring you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion ry using the shuttle to explore backward and forward through your next video HORA l SEARCH Wg Tu T FER F Fi i a Fi PLAY PAUSE MODE B Turn the ring in the stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial STOP MODI 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 press the REC or REC IRT button while recording IO BO O LA Q O a iS ajka 1 Press the DISPLAY button in the stop mode The index screen appears on TV pispLay Se cD 2 Press the 7 button for rewind or the 9 button for forward to begin the index search Einpexs 47 08 97 TUE 10 20AM irewind forward 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
48. y the clock must be set before starting 1 Follow the steps 1 through 5 on Basic recording steps on pages 37 and 38 2 Press the REC IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on the display 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 At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will stop automatically and the VCR will turn itself off To stop recording while in the IRT mode 59 1 Press the POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds POWER Q E e This can be done either the VCR or with the remote control 60 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 many 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 45 Before you begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time e
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