Hitachi VT-FX530A VCR User Manual
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1. c cs r oo Se a P d jh j A Uu d 9 o A i j H a Tim 4 Remote Control Illustration 3 At the point that you want to go back to press the CLEAR button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 CLEAR SS CEE lO E Eam i M F FI i tei Leste a M e J T 4 Press the STOP button when you are done recording or playing back the tape 30 k gpodpmagdgm PLUS CODE MLUMEERF ee 21 9 7 TT 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 Before you record The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Lover the hole with cellaphane tape 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 with2. 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 46
3. E ES EE ao Ez 7 ml euis i i 3 Press the PAUSE button to continue recording The REC indicator on the VCR will stop flash PAUSE b Lm a V e a ul L aj Ti F7 f n a i t o o y j _ E i i J Automatic Indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible INDEX mark every time you press the REC button while recording During playback the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark See Page 27 Locating the beginning of a recorded program INDEX SEARCH 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 Press the GUIDE button 34 3 Press the 6 button to set the SAP option to ON UT WBLUE Un mi sa TSAP EhSSTEREORTESON AUDIO SETUP ENOG AM 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting nu 6 Follow the Step 1 through 6 on Basic Recording Steps on pages 32 and 33 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
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 The POWER indicator will light up and the VCR indicator will flash Press the CHANNEL 4 amp button alternates between channel 3 and channel 4 The VCR will stop flash If within 30 seconds the CHANNEL 4 button not been press the VCR will terminate the selection of RF Channel WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL 10 e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration 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 VCR indicator vcR indicator on or off Select and Watch Cable Select Channel OFF Channels using TV to Watch TV moda Select and Watch Cable Exc a ol pr ON Channels using VCR 3or 4 select Channel to VVatch VCR mode Record and Watch p ON ord annel to Record _ io Sania Chantal 3 or Select Channel to Record VCR mode Record One Channel Select Channel Salact Channel to Record OFF Watch Another to Watch lh antag H hale TV made l ON Watch Playback of a Tape VENUS T VCR mode Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel
5. to use the SUPER INDEX function Number buttons AVX button select LINE Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two AA batteries 1 Insert your fingertip into the notch and push the battery compartment lid to remove it POWER POWER Hold for 10 seconds 2 Install batteries Align the positive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control 3 Replace the lid mm o I Fs i oO y TRACKING Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR s infrared receiver Infrared Receiver 2 Point the remote control at the VCR s infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control Types gt SSS OSS mark in this VCR Only use video cassettes with the 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 Safety tabs prevent erasure Om E M Ro To avoid erasing a recording To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed i Break off the Dp F Cover the hole safety tab using ly with plastic a screwdriver or FH xd tape similar tool e
6. 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 35 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 VCH 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 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 e 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 blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e 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 36 ui gx Go T pur emm POWER Types of Delayed Recordings ONE TIME Records one sho
7. 22 TRACKING Remote Control Illustration Press the CH 4 or E button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette Press either the 4 amp or ez buttons until picture is clear rd Edi i ri s m i qi v D CHANN El TRACKING Variable speed playback Still Playback Pause Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to still the tape during play Remote Control Illustration The picture will freeze You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen This is normal e To resume play press the PLAY button or PAUSE button again If you press the DISP 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 6 button Frame advance 23 The above function always work when you are viewing a video cassette even if the display as shown is not displayed AF ADV 07 03 98 WED 10 20AM SP Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback PAUSE a ue 2 Press the 6 button to view the picture one frame at a time Press the PAUSE button to resume play Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button SLOW S 2 Press the SLOW button to slow the playback speed 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed 24 Ux Press the STOP button
8. 3 or channel 4 You need to select 11 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 The POWER indicator will light up and the VCR indicator will flash Press the CHANNEL button alternates between channel 3 and channel 4 The VCR will stop flash If within 30 seconds the CHANNEL aih button not been press the VCR will terminate the selection of RF Channel WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration XL ESS 5 D N C rz Cc _ h 8 gd UA o cem Uv e Co x PEN X I ls m m s B nmn L E E E Loa BEE eo SS u Sor a aat oo ss x WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER 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 12 TABLEE CHANNEL SELECTION e ets Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to TV turn the vcr indicator aed on or off Watch Cable Channels Select Cable Box Select Channel OFF on TV e Output Channel Bri 138 ta Watch TV mode Sel
9. an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 31 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and you cannot complete the record operation T ii d 7 x i 7 i LL I mu E a m 3 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for the longest recording time on a single tape Remote Control Illustration 4 Press the CH amp E button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record Example Select channel 8 e 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for the channel 124 32 Remote Control Illustration 5 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC IRT button on the VCR Recording will start and the REC indictor on the VCR will light up E GUIDE The REC indicator on the VCR will light off 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 Remote Control Illustration 33 To change the channel being recorded 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the recording temporarily The REC indicator on the VCR will flash during Record Pause PAUSE POON mum iL PE i Ht Ill iJ
10. 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 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 vide
11. lt a The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted The VCR won t record on a tape without a safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC IRT button Is pressed Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette Insertion Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR e The VCR automatically turns on and the POWER indicator and also the VCR indicator on the VCR will light up i I 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 cassette can be ejected with the power on or off STOP EJECT WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU 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 VOR RAG FUNCTION Edit Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the TV VCR VCR indicator on or off t al tch Channels eli hannel OFF j Ty Watch odi Fy IN ie ik ect Chan sing vi mode L4 mr G rif i t 71 Channe t h nan H mode Record One Channel select Channe m Orr Select Channel to Record Wa L3 Art Hat F j Fn Watc s i I ct oni l i iT V mode Vatch Playback of a Tapi jor 4 JCR m Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4
12. 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 The REC indicator on the VCR will stop flash Press the STOP button to finish recording The REC indicator on the VCR will light off 43 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 VCR Front Panel Illustration To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR 1 so that L line appears in the display 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 Press the STOP button to finish recording The REC indicator on the VCR will light off 44 ISE Hu P u 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 e The VCR power must be turned off to activate recordings timer recording Clock is not s
13. ECTRIC 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 MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT Caution to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 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 refe
14. HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VI FX630A VI FX530A Owner s manual edis j d P Using these quality features Super index allows you to quickly search for a program you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on the tape Super rewind and fast forward Multi channel TV sound MTS 6 program 1 year preset recording Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable channels VHS Hi Fidelity sound in playback On screen programming guide Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 770 279 5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu Hawaii 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 1B1 CANADA Tel 514 697 9150 TABLE OF CONTENTS 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 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 EL
15. Hookup When your VCR is connected to a stereo system you can e Make high quality audio only recordings for up to 6 hours on a T 120 video cassette tape e Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing Hook up Illustration To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN Remote Control Illustration e Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system as shown above e Make sure that STEREO audio is selected from the VCR Set Up Menu as shown on page 35 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Stereo vs mono sound e Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 32 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Basic recording steps 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so that LINE appears on the display EO eo H Fw E A E B ij i m TE d d P 8 ac em nif a ey a 4 Press the STOP button to stop recording Hook up You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes Itis not necassary to connect the S VIDEO jack Camcorder Hook up Illustration 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 LINE on the TV display LINE PAUSE LINE y li COL 9er EE zt radi 4 When
16. annel to Record Watch Cable Channels on TV Select and Watch Cable Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel OFF TV mode AUX or VIDEO Record One Channel Watch Another Eee Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO m mes MEM AADDDEDAEDDEDRDDERUUADDEDEEDEDEEDDESASENEAENUDEODOSEEEEEEEE SS EICILGULC CEPSALALLLLLGL LDS DOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL be WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER TO RECORD ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup G Illustration TABLE G Se T gg 3 WCA indicator CHANNEL SELECTION iPress the VCR TV FUNCTION mode salget button to TV VCR CABLE BOX urn the vr Indicator i XE i an ar off eieh Cable Chennes Belact Chat n l en Tv 1o Watch i T und 1 Select gd VValch Cable rey Gren Cable Bux Select Channe Charras using CA ane or VIBEU Output Channsl to Watch Herera and Watch n Alix or VIDET Salest CEbla Bor Select Channa tha Same Channmn Output Channal t Vualch Record Daa Channel Salact Charnel Seest Cabla Box Select Chenne Fetch Ana her to Watch Output Channal bo Record T Wateh Playback ofa Tape AUX or VIDED Tips You ll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR and any time t
17. ded by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition S VCR Front Panel Controls VCR Display Panel POWER button Infrared receiver Cassette compartment CHANNEL channel up down TRACKING buttons TIMER delayed recording indicator HEC recording indicator VCR operate mode indicator Accessories supplied Check and indentify the accessories supplied If any are missing or appear damaged consult your dealer 7 8 CLR S Remote control a 2 pcs Cable for connecting Batteries for remote this VCR toa TV control handset R6 VCR Customer Controls VCR Rear Panel 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 Remote Control Customer Controls Remote Control Transmission window POWER button TAPE SPEED button select the recording speed SP or EP VOL button increase or decrease the audio volume SLOW button for slow motion picture REW button fast rewind or search STOP button stops play record function GUIDE to recall OSD menu DISP to recall on screen display PROGRAM programming button CLEAR clears time counter REC record button 100 ENT button VCR TV Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the two devices VCR TV mode select button CH channel up down button PAUSE button F FWD button fast forward or search PLAY button playback SUPER INDEX
18. e end of the tape the VCR will stop automatically and automatically 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 21 2 Press the REW button The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press the EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape wy SS SE PEW e hi Fi 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 Remote Control Illustration 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
19. ect and Watch Cable Jard select Cable Box Select Channel ON Channels using VCR S9 Output Channel to Watch VCR mode Record and Watch lord select Cable Box Select Channel QN the Same Chan nel AJS Output Channel to Watch VCR made Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape 3or4 Nes ON 7 IVCR model Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel e When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR The POWER indicator will light up and the VCR indicator will flash Press the CHANNEL 4 amp button alternates between channel 3 and channel 4 The VCR will stop flash If within 30 seconds the CHANNEL 4 amp button not been press the VCH will terminate the selection of RF Channel WITH 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 13 TABLEF Select Cable Box Select Channel Output Channel aer to Watch Select Cable Box Select Channel Output Channel Select Cable Box Select Channel Output Ch
20. ed in the reverse direction while the button is held Hold down the VIEW SKIP BLANK button during fast forward The tape will be visually scanned in the forward direction while the button is held When the button is released the tape will rewind or fast forward again 28 Remote Control Illustration e Skipping unnecessary scenes SKIP PLAYBACK While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the 2 VIEW SKIP BLANK button The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing Se fe alles _ NEN 4 n L A NEN OQ m d Remote Control Illustration Switching between the clock time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISP while the on screen display is displayed The on screen display switches in the order below Press the DISP button to see the clock Remote Control Illustration Press the DISP button a second time to see just the time counter On screen Display Illustration Press the DISP button a third time to see the tape remaining time On screen Display Illustration 29 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 DISP button two or three times The counter will appear in the VCR s display D MER fle
21. et 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 e 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 Check antenna or cable connections TV viewing Clock shows on the Power has been interrupted reset the clock TV display 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 45 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 HF 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 20W nominal Cabinet Size 14 15 16 W x 3 11 16 H x 10 13 16
22. he 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 on the TV display 14 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 VCR it will be set to English Press the 8 button for French or the 9 button for Spanish Remote Control Illustration 3 Press the number buttons to 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 Example o O oo fm 4 Press the 1 button for AM or 2 for PM For example press the 1 button for AM 15 Example en f AM 5 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 en if ba is July 8 1998 press 0 7 0 8 9 8 The correct day of the week will appear by itself 6 Press the GUIDE button The VCR clock is now set and if you press the DISP button the correct time of the day appears on the TV screen G UIDE nas f P f TY Presetting the received channels without using a cable box Hookups A B C or D 1 Press the POWER button to turn o
23. i E _ l h ARRIT J HLA ES 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 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
24. n the VCR POWER Gs ui 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 GLARE 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 17 P i ag m Ir 1 CHANNEL ANT gt n 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 ADO ERASE CHANNEL 4 VCR PLUS SETUP 5 CABLE BOX SETUP END a When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive P P am dm Selects Channel T 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 i ENGL 13H GU FRANGA LL 7E ESPANOL CPE 2 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET
25. ndex mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot 2 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 Locating the beginning of a blank section BLANK SEARCH This function searches for a non recorded section of remaining tape or unused tape and stops the tape when it locates such a section 1 Press the VIEW SKIP BLANK button in the STOP mode The BLANK SEARCH screen will appear and the tape will fast forward automatically The blank which is the nearest the current tape position is searched for The blank square in the tape bar shows the current tape position e The tape remaining time appears on the screen and VCR display during BLANK SEARCH When a blank is detected the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the blank Tape bar Tape remaining When the beginning of blank is located the STOP screen will appear for five seconds and the tape will stop The tape remaining time appears in the VCR display Switching rewind or fast forward to visual search EASY VIEW Hold down the VIEW SKIP BLANK button during rewind or fast forward and the mode will switch to visual search so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning pictures Hold down the VIEW SKIP BLANK button during rewind The tape will be visually scann
26. o 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 from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommen
27. operation 18 CHANNEL PRESET p g iin 5 Press the STOP button to delete the channel or press the PLAY button to add it EOE 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing CUN 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 19 o 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen ON The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished e 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 To playback a recorded tape 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Insert a recorded tape The power comes on automatically and the POWER indicator and also VCR indicator on the VCR will light up When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically V M M M HM M MM H M 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape The PLAY mode will appear on the screen Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches th
28. ox 08 in this case before recording starts To stop recording while in the timed recording mode 1 Press POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds POWER e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control Remote Control Illustration 39 Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR 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 MEN il FCR E CE LREVIEW SETUP CLOCK Ca T 1 i END ENS 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 ri 1 B VLL ETC Mid P TART END pm 08 Ob 0DPM Ob 30PM J APE SPEED EP CLEAR D a Remote Control Illustration 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 ONE TIME RECORDI E TART END 603 O6 30PM 07 00PM 40 Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Turn on the TV
29. rack Also if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio select LINEAR What is SUPER INDEX SUPER INDEX allows you to quickly search for a program or a scene you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape with the following four functions INDEX SEARCH You can locate the beginning of a recorded program using the INDEX feature Each time you press the REC or REC IRT button to start recording the VCR will record an INDEX mark at the start of recording The INDEX feature uses this signal recorded on tapes VISS signal to locate the beginning of a program you want to view BLANK SEARCH You can locate the beginning of a blank non recorded section on tape e EASY VIEW This switches fast forward or rewind to visual search so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning the pictures e SKIP PLAY You can skip unnecessary scenes during play Locating the beginning of a recorded program INDEX SEARCH Remote Control Illustration 1 Press the button for rewind or the button for forward to begin the index search in the STOP 26 or opone COG DEN SEF BLAME jf J rewind Or ii g CH CO amp Tape bar BE qm E COo d forward e The INDEX search screen is displayed and the tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected A black square in the tape bar shows the current tape position e When the VCR finds an i
30. rence 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 QUU 2 Retain Instruction The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension use a polarized cord aa j ll AR n ena th ES Sarah J eso 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the 3 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
31. to stop the tape Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it i 7 J r 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 41 How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button IE r J Jie ey M 25 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation blo SETIP nocem Remote Control Illustration 3 Press the 4 button to select HIFI or LINEAR e Select Hi Fi to playpack sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural t
32. w 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 VCH to record one time a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6 00 PM and ends at 6 30 PM on 7 10 98 at the EP recording speed Fo 0 e i CE Z2 Ty ee ara Soe 1i 4 Press the 1 button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording 37 AUSE T j RECO LINE f a 8 Enter the end time by pressing 0 6 3 and 0 for 6 30 The VCR au selects PM for you Tig CH START END 0B 06 Q0PM 06 30PM 38 Remote Control Illustration 10 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select the recording speed EP TAPE SPEED Gone TINE d START 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory 12 3 456 12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The TIMER 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 n b ERE y m O L ee o FP Delayed recording indicator 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 you have installed a cable box on the cable box and select the channel you want to record on the cable b
33. wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation ai 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 1 Paus I J i T uh ey ee 7 08 eee emm HupEEERIECE EI ERN qu IX c EI FEET a H n Eg i IB M um i 1
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