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Hitachi VT-FX614A VCR User Manual

1. o SETTING THE CLOCK ZONE SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVING TME SETTING 7 What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time s more than an hour 1 Press the GUIDE button 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 3 iy 2 1 CLOCK SET AUTO 2 ET TIME AND DAY 1 CAUTO 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 AUTO to ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN lt PACIFIC gt ALASKA HAWAII and back to AUTO This screen gives an example where ATLANTIC is specified 3 An CLOCK SET 4AUTO gt Uy E 1 ATLANTIC 3 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 AUTO 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 lt OFF gt The standard time is displayed throughout the year This screen gives an example where ON is specified 1 ELOCK SET AUTO 2 SET TIME AND DAY 1 SET TIME ZONE amp ATLANTIC gt 4 SET D 5 T ON
2. Remote Control Illustration 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 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 To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCH to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks see page 54 How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation Remote Control Illustration 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 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 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting
3. V y pt l VCR mode Switch the RF Channel When the VGR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL 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 OFF Channels using TV to Watch TV mode LP 2 Bs A a ee a a O e Select and Watch Cable ON us n i 3 or 4 select Channel to Watch Channels using VCR E ute one VCR mode Hecord Vvatch Jori Channel to Record ON the Same Channel YU of aen ieli enr MM VCR mode i L eee E Record One Channel select Channel a es Piani OFF select Channel to Record Watch Another to Watch bebe TV mode WITH THIS HOOKUP VOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration ua m mien i Tum e a C __ LZ C C f l J Cmm Lc Jj i 0 a S E me wer B m B s Go Le E i 08 WITH THIS HOOKUP V
4. 5 Press the 2 button to set the time This screen appears to show that the clock is being set PLEASE WAIT CLOCK 15 SETTING CANCELE To set the clock manually 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen You may view all the on screen instructions in English French or Spanish When you first set up your VGR it will be set to English Press the 8 button for French or the 9 button for Spanish 2 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu 2 p _ jie 4 Press the 2 button to bring up the clock set menu The white dash appears for the item to be changed on the screen as you proceed 5 Press the number buttons fill the hour and minutes For times with only one number 1 9 press the 0 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 H7 NN Example 6 Press the 1 button for AM or 2 for PM For example press the 1 button for AM MONTH YEAR 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 f P Remote Control Illustration 8 Press the GUIDE b
5. 3 Press the DISPLAY button This screen appears on the TV 4 Press 5 button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for longest recording time on a single tape 5 Press the CH button or the number buttons to select the channel vou want to record Example Select channel 8 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 Recording will start and the indicator on the VCR will appear 7 Press the STOP button to finish recording U U ao ii O e To watch one program while recording another 1 Once vou 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 52 e To change the channel being recorded 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the recording temporarily Automatic Indexing Your VGR 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 35 Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX To record a Second Audio Program SAP oom stations transmit a Second Audio Program such as in a second la
6. 1 Turn on the TV e 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press and hold the TV button TV c 3 R n o 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 this TV Brand Press TV and this TV Brand Press TV and this remote button remote button remote button Mitsubishi m EN Lw I t T w ELM e Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the TV button on remote control Iv EM Cm f jim 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on vour TV remote control i INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR e 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 Hook up Illustration e 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 41 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Stereo vs mono sound e Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 38 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Basic re
7. Cable Chirnels Select Channel i 1 cl i i il vip i abla Bi Faini rin Out Chant i ilil MOTA ATI LIX ar VID pi ni rea i Qutput Channa Watch Ba ti An i idiiti ian Wate Playback aT 3 B ALI or Vibe pT fel alae pil e 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 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 REI fa ka E fie Oa sep O ee LJ 1 Press the POWER button to turn the VCR powe
8. REI and Fight m 0 AIA gal ack OF VCR 6 vy g BACK CF STEREO So M 3 j Advanced Hookup Stereo System PURCHASED SEPARATELY 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 Turn the shuttle ring during playback or still playback pause As you turn the ring you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion Try using the shuttle to explore backward and forward through you next video PLAY PAUSE MODE EY REWIND we FAST ue FORWARD 5 va F i STOP MODE B Turn the ring while in the stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape e The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial 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 R
9. This resets the counter to 0 00 00 4 Press the STOP button when you are done recording or playing back the tape 5 Press the REW button to rewind the tape It will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter in step 3 Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot ooo O e Before S record To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Lover the hole with Bi cellaphane tape 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 58 1 Turn on TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if vou are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automaticallv and the tape indicator lights on the displav f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and you cannot do the record operation Le DO Of e 0 VU
10. 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 e Check antenna or cable connections TV viewing Clock shows Power has been interrupted reset the clock Reset the clock Erratic VCR display Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed instrument pen toothpick etc 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 VGR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads Touch to the video head FI cu t o a z i F TL LI NE M 24 E mi ur TE ET E kl Wis Eu ac i o P I m __ O TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 0 e Technical specifications Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Plavback 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 C
11. safety tab using t di 3 with plastic a screwdriver or similar tool e Em 2 g The VCR automaticallv enters the plavback mode when a cassette without its safetv tab is inserted The VCR won t record ona tape without a safetv tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC IRT button is pressed Be sure to check the safetv tab before inserting a cassette e Insertion Push the video cassette gentiv into the slot on the front of the VCR e The VCR automatically turns on and the Tape In indicator 7 turns on when the cassette is in place 5 3 L ate i jo e Removal Press the STOP 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 The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off STOP EJECT WITH THIS HOOKUP VOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hook up A Illustration TABLE A CHANNEL SELECTION CR indicator FUNCTION 2 Press the VCR TV mode E select button to turn the TV VCR VCR indicator on or off Select and Watch Channels Select Channel OFF using T M tO Watch Y node BN L P f I i m te f i ind Watch Channels 2 m zd tins Aii V _ 3or4 Select Channel to VVatch VCR mode k 2a using
12. 0 3 for channel 3 Example CABLE BOX SETUP CDG jh at PROCEED EEG 9 Press the GUIDE button to enter the output channel of your cable box e The CABLE BOX TYPE message will appear on the TV screen 10 Press the two number buttons that match the code number of your cable box brand from the table pT below For example press 3 7 for the Hitachi brand cable box Example f 3 Ye TPA pS m ENTER TRA Tre E FROM OWNERS WANUAI PROCEED J 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 AW x 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 channel up down buttons 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 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 t
13. Playback Pause Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to still the tape during play N PAUSE 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 button again 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 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 ADV 07 08 98 WED 10 20AM SP Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback PAUSE Doo O 2 Press the 6 button to view the picture one frame at a time e Press the PAUSE button to resume play 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 1 Press the PLAY button Remote Control Illustration 2 Press the 4 button to slow the playback speed sow gi 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed Press the STOP button to stop the tape __ O Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it
14. VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR 1 so that L1 line appears in the display 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on VCR 1 The VCR will go into Record Pause gg E lt P V be 1 l 1 EE a qm TILA H 1 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR 2 You will see the taped program being played on the TV E T f ip Y XI T IN 7 e wait T J 29 BER p 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 ooo O Problem guide Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet Hemote control doesn t Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly work 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 The VCR power must be turned off to activate recordings 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 e Safety tab has been removed from cassette Snowy picture in playback
15. 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 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it 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 SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product vourself as opening or removing covers mav expose vou to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions 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 obj
16. the tape manually at any time Manual Rewind 1 Press the STOP button to end playback 2 Press the REW button The VGR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press the EJECT button on the VCH to eject the tape EP e 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 blank section of the tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds 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 tape Press the REW or F FWD button then press it again To stop the tape press the STOP button REM 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 ocratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote control TRACKING ERE Press the CH or E cassette Press either the or button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a BS buttons until picture is clear a So CHANNEL TRACKING Variable speed playback Still
17. 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 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 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
18. 00 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel 905 821 4545 Doo O TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CUSTOMER CONTROLS 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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 EI A 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 D
19. CR 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 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 V a Eum ir mma Hi 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 VGR 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 2 Make list of the VCR Plus channel nu
20. EC IRT button while recording 1 Press the DISPLAY button in the stop mode The index screen appears on TV 2 Press the 7 button for rewind or the 9 button for forward to begin the index search he 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 When the VCH 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 e Switching between 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 Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock Display lllustration 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 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 three times The counter will appear in the VCR s display 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape 3 At the point that you want to go back to press the CLEAR button
21. G 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 eight one If not you need to check your VCR Plus channel setup again 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 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 When you have set up all the timed recordings you want 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 26 in the First Time Setup section Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR Caution of VCR Plus Recording After entering a PlusCode number check the information displayed with the PROGRAM REVIEW If there is are any unnecessary program s please cancel or correct it them Please refer to Page 52 Reviewing what you have programmed e Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using VCR s display You can use the VCR Plus system to program the t
22. O NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 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 oo O 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 itin 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 2 Retain Instruction The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on
23. OU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CANTT 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 Hookup E Illustration TABLE E eeu VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION FUNCTION E mode select button to TV VCR CABLEBOX turn the vcr indicator HO OFF Watch Cable Channels Select Cable Box Select Channal OFF Output Channel to Watch TV mode Select and Watch Cable Jard select Cable Box Select Channel ON a i Channels using VCR 3 Output Channel to Watch IVCR mode j Record and Watch sord Select Cable Box Select Channel ON the Same Channel sats Output Channel to Watch VCR made Record One Channel Watch Another ON VCR mode Watch Plavback of a Tape 4 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 When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL 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 Y 75 WI
24. TH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN 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 Hookup F Illustration TABLE OFF TV mode Select Cable Box Qutput Chan nel Watch Cable Channels on TV Select and Watch Cable Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Watch Select Channel to Watch Select Channel to Recard Select Cable Box Output Channel Select Cable Box Output Channel AUX or VIDEO Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO WITH THIS HOOKUP VOU CAN 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 Hookup Illustration TABLE G 7 CA indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode salact button ta ER CARLE BOX tha indicator an ar off Lh n
25. VLA Ha M ri ari ri Mu ati h ra C J 3 or 4 Select Channel ta Record he same Lhannel LH mode Record Channel Select Channe i OFF T Select Channel to Record Watch Another to Vvatch TV model ON Ad dl m as HI gt oc gre a Pir l Flavback af a Tape Jor 4 CR Fr Switch the RF Channel When the VGR 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 When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL 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 T WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration Ca bi ell Eme ae WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup C Illustration TABLE C VCR indicator Prass the VCR TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off CHANNEL SELECTION FUNCTION Select and Watch Cable Select Channel OM Watch Playback of a Tape 3 or 4
26. __ O HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VI FX614A Owner s manual VCR am w Cable Channel Changer 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 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 VCR Plus C are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation Super rewind and fast forward e Multi channel TV sound MTS e 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 e On screen programming guide e With display VCR Plus be programmed to record without turning power e Remote control for use with your VCR and TV HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 770 279 56
27. a blank in the CHANNEL column VCR PLUS SETUP 5 Press the U H A 5 button to move up and down through the channel list until you reach 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 to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with the VCR plus system GUIDE GU e Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using TV screen 1 Insert a blank or erasable 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 and VCR Plus recording won t operate Bi pS 2 Press the PROGRAM button to select VCR PLUS RECORDING 3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record 4 Press the PROGRAM button to store the PlusCode number in the VCR s memory 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 pT WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week 5 Press the number buttons 1 2 or 3 to select ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDIN
28. anada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 22W nominal Cabinet Size 14 15 16 W x 3 11 16 H x 10 11 16 D 38 0 cm W x 9 3 cm H x 27 5 cm D Weight 7 7 lbs 3 5 kg otorage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No EW10251 1 remote control unit Part No HL10991 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 014 956 9882 TORONTO 905 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 214 0777
29. annel e i Channel Caption Station Identifier When your VCR is receiving a channel caption signal that is transmitted by a local broadcasting station together oo O with a TV program a station identifier i is displayed on the TV screen Station Identifier 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 2 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation Remote Control Illustration 3 Press the 3 button to select ADD ERASE CHANNEL _ CHANNEL 0 pos Ly CTE 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel vou want to add or erase m 1 5 Pressthe STOP button to delete the channel or press the PLAV button to add it EEA 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing GUIDE q 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 GLADE 3 Press the 2 button to select VCR SETUP Remote Control Illustration 4 Pre
30. 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 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 Press the PROGRAM button once the screen for VCR PLUS programming of the timer will appear pT Press the PROGRAM button twice this screen will appear POWER 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 S 5 Press the 0 and 8 buttons select channel 8 2223 24 E Decium E E ae ie 1 m T TE ua T x arri tee me zr hia m eee EE T Ta ce env lem qe eec o h cA rnm l s the FEE L i I RS FI s i Fe b al E Li 1 zr IB gt ih i 7 J i jat 6 Ente
31. cording steps 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so that L1 line appears on the display 2 Turn on the stereo and start the selection you wish to record STEREO 3 Press the REC IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording NEN ae ENS REC Ce 4 Press the STOP button to stop recording COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER e Hookup You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes Itis not necessary to connect the S VIDEO jack Camcorder Hook up Illustration e To copy from a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the back of your VCR 1 Press the AVX button twice on remote control to display L2 line on the TV display 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control The VCR will go into Record Pause 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 PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape Press the STOP button to finish recording aoI O e Hookup If you have two VCRs you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR VCR to VCR Hook up Illustration Rear Panel amp VCR Front Panel Illustration e To copy from one VCR to another
32. ction Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR Caution of VCR Plus Recording After entering a PlusCode number check the information displayed with the PROGRAM REVIEW If there is are any unnecessary program s please cancel or correct it them Please refer to Page 52 Reviewing what you have programmed To go into the recording mode 1 Press the POWER button to turn the VCR on 2 Turn on TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 3 Press the DISPLAY button 4 Press the 5 button to switch the recording mode e 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 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 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 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 4 Press the GUIDE button to end pT The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled
33. ects 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 nfrared Transmitter F FWD button CHANNEL channel up down TRACKING buttons VGR mode indicator 15 PLAV plavback SRCH double speed play SLOW slow play HEW rewind S REW high speed rewind FF fast forward S FF high speed fast forward STILL play pause and frame 117 IREM tape remain
34. he 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 Note If you make a mistake when entering digits press the CLEAR button repeatealy to return the white dash to the digits to be corrected Then punch in the correct number e plavback a recorded tape 1 Turnon the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if vou are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO OOOO OOE ODE eee PAD SSS T ji FRA FL LQ i reza i FT PLAY je Wh Ful Iti M T u qm X ee J T l f M co AM di IL je 2 Insert a recorded tape The power comes on automaticallv and the tape indicator lights on the displav When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape B ger ETE ec TJ OY dl ee 9 4 Press the STOP button to end plavback Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop automaticallv and automaticallv 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
35. imer observing the VCR s display without turning on the power to the VCR and TV 1 Insert a blank or erasable 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 and VCR Plus recording won t operate I 2 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR 3 The clock displav switches to the indication shown on the right If eight programs have already been stored in memory FULL will appear in the VCR s display 4 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record 5 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number in the VCR s memorv The start time and channel will appear Check the details of the program 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 additional programs 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 When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on e 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 26 in the First Time Setup se
36. ing time indictor 16 VCR operate mode Audio indicators record flashes during record pause Tape in indicator TV channel or Auxiliary L1 L2 21 Delayed recording indicator Customer Controls 1 2 3 4 5B Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied If any are missing or appear damaged consult your dealer CN RI uk at a Ti ILI ka ps Xs SOs a ra E S 183 p 3p Hs Wi L Li Remote control Cable for connecting this VCR to a TV 2 DC Batteries for remote control handset R6 AUDIO IN L R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT signal input OUT TO TV signal to TV VIDEO OUT jack AUDIO OUT L R jacks Transmission window POWER button GUIDE to recall OSD menu VCR TV mode select button CLEAR to recall on screen display DISPLAY to recall on screen display 100 ENT button PROGRAM programming button VCR CAM camcorder TV device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices VOL button increase or decrease the audio volume HEC record button HEW button fast rewind or search PLAY button playback PAUSE button Shuttle ring STOP button stops plav record function F FWD button fast forward or search CH channel up down button LAST CH button switches to the TV channel vou watched previously during the current viewing session MUTE button t
37. mbers 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 E aa 42 38 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 pT This setup should be performed if you are using an Antenna or Cable without a cable box Hookups A B C or IDI If you receive all your channels through a cable box Hookups E F or G please refer to page 26 cable box setup in First Time Setup section e 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 38 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 you are hooked up with a 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 4 Press the 4 button to select VCR PLUS SETUP A small arrow points to
38. n 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 Instant Recording 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 VGR or with the remote control W pT e Setting the VCR to record later To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Lover the hole with cellaphane tape 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 46 Before you begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time Date and day of the program e Starting time Ending time e 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
39. nguage 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 6 button to set the SAP options to ei A prr pira Te ER NH LAB UN FTU b 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting 6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on Basic Recording Steps on pages 37 and 38 e 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 MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy 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 38 and 39 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 show
40. r off 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 Example POWER U aoi O e f 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 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 Spanish 3 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu m 2 SET T WE AND DAY AUTO ALTO 4 SET D T ETA 4 Make sure that item 1 is highlighted CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt e If CLOCK SET MANUAL is highlighted press the 1 button to switch it to CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt 5 Press the 2 button This screen appears to show that the clock is being set PLEASE WAIT CLOCK 18 SETTING e It may take about five minutes Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically
41. r the start time bv pressing 0 6 0 and 0 for 6 00 7 Pressthe 2 button id PM 8 Enter the end time by pressing 0 6 3 and 0 for 6 30 The VCR automatically selects PM for you Co START END C35 C0 08 06 00PM 05 30PM 9 Enter the recording date at pressing 0 7 1 and 0 for 7 10 97 Remote Control Illustration 10 Press the 5 button to select the recording speed EP 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory 211 10987 12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The delaved recording indicator will displav 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 08 and turn on the cable box F POWER jif b FI Delayed recording indicator 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 POWER m US When you have set up all the timed recordings you want 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 e If using a cable box the V
42. re hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation _ 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 E Tar mee HbEEERICE REIR on B FF 9 Attachments Do not use attachments 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
43. ss the 1 button to select AUTO BLUE ON or OFF ON The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR ora channel on which broadcasting has finished e f 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 pu pT The VCR can be programmed to e Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus delayed recording 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 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 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen GUIDE GU 3 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation 4 Press the 1 button to select lt CATV2 gt CHANNEL PRESET 5 Press the 5 button to select CABLE BOX SETUP menu 15 CABLE BOX BEING USED L 4 Fri up EM 1 NO E s ey p n m 6 Press the 1 button to answer YES to the question IS A CABLE BOX BEING USED 8 Using the VCR remote enter the cable box output channel numbers For example press
44. 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 11 12 13 14 15 nAg pe rec A ILFLILISUD 69 18 17 16 ms kk f TERPS 1 AJ a BI l OOl ee o v 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 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 fi
45. urns off the audio until you press MUTE again AVX button select L1 or L2 Number buttons Refer to the camcorder s instruction manual for its operation __ O REMOTEOPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two AA batteries 1 Push the mark and hold it then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it POWER Cable box T Hold for 10 seconds 2 Install batteries Align the positive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control e Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR s infrared receiver 2 Point the remote control at the VCR s infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control e Ivpes Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR The table shows the recording time of different cassettes 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 e Safetv tabs prevent erasure re record a l cassette which has its safety tab removed s H P s 1 i P I avoid erasing a recording Break off the s i Cover the hole
46. utton The VCR clock is now set and should show the correct time of day on the VCR s display GUIDE LRL A st GU 2 ooo O e Presetting the received channels without using a cable box Hookups C or IDI 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR L POWER 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 Remote Control Illustration 4 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation 5 Press the 1 button to select the type of receiving setup you have lt CATV1 gt Ordinary cable lt ANT gt Internal or external antenna lt CATV2 gt Alternate cable If CATV1 doesn t give you the channels you expect 6 Press the 2 button 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 1 CHANNEL lt ANT gt 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 1 ADO ERASE CHANNEL 4 VER PLUS SETUP 5 CABLE BOX SETUP END 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing e When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels vou can receive CH Wa 7 Sot 1 Or a Q dm dh NE Selects Ch

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