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Hitachi VT-F494A Portable DVD Player User Manual

1. F FWD Fast forwards the videotape 20 Getting Started Controls STOP Stops a videocassette from playing recording pausing rewinding or anything it is doing Refer to the camcorder s instruction manual for its operation When the Remote Doesn t Work Right Check out these possibilities Low Battery lf the remote is not working even at close range try putting in two fresh AA batteries When replacing the batteries remove the old batteries and press the POWER button on the remote and hold it for about 10 seconds then insert two fresh batteries Objects in the Way There may be objects between the remote and the VCR for instance a stack of books on the coffee table your 2 year old child the dog Hold the remote so that it points at the VCR with nothing in the way If You Just Want to Watch TV For normal TV viewing you do not need to disconnect the VCR When the TV and VCR are already on press POWER on the remote control The VCR will shut off but the TV will stay on lf you are recording on the VCR but want to watch a different channel on the TV press the VCR TV button to switch back and forth between the TV channel and the recording channel VCR Controls Front Panel Controls Illustration POWER Turns VCR power on and off STOP EJECT Cancels any videotape action and when pressed a second time ejects tape PLAY Play the loaded videotape DISPLAY Shows time channel and status indicators CHANNEL Up and do
2. Products sold in Canada by any organization other than HITACHI HSC CANADA INC IMPORTANT This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties guarantees or agreements whether express or implied and no person dealer or company is authorized to change modify or extend its terms in any manner whatsoever HITACHI WARRANTY REGISTRATION for your records Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Dealer s Name Dealer s Address 84 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back City Province See graphics for warranty card 85
3. press 3 to speed up The more times you press the slower or faster the slow motion Use the 1 or 4 button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen After 5 minutes in slow motion playback the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and the VCR To return to playback at a normal speed press PLAY To stop the tape press STOP Using the Shuttle and Jog Controls on the remote control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions play pause slow motion double speed and search using one convenient dial The jog feature lets you control the frame by frame picture using one convenient dial lf the jog or shuttle dial is operated when the key function buttons are illuminated the illumination goes off How to use the jog dial You can use the jog dial for only one minute after the shuttle dial is operated or the PAUSE button is pressed to set the VCR to the still play mode 34 Basic Operations Shuttle Dial Jog Dial e Every time the jog dial is brought to where a slight click is felt the picture moves one frame Release your hand for still play pause How to use the Shuttle dial Turn the shuttle dial during playback or still playback pause REVERE o FOR AAD STOP MODE As you turn the dial you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion Try using the shuttle to explore backwards and forwards through your next video lf noise
4. press the POWER button and then press the STOP button this can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control within 10 seconds Setting the VCR to Record Later With the delayed recording feature you can set this VCR so that it automatically comes 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 you have set up your channels for VCR Plus Learn the basics of delayed recording in this section Then read about VCR Plus beginning on page 44 We suggest you try all the different ways of programming the VCR when you have some leisure time so you can learn how it works That way when an important show is 40 Basic Operations Recording going to be on that you really want to record you ll be confident that your timed recording setup will work 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 Your VCR can record up to 8 programs at different days and times or up to 8 programs on the same day Before You Begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time Date
5. A This contract is exclusively for products manufactured and sold by Hitachi HSC Canada Inc hereinafter called Hitachi purchased in Canada from a dealer duly accredited by Hitachi The program is available only for products covered by an original validated Hitachi warranty given at the time of the purchase B Hitachi will make repairs to the product mentioned in this plan parts and labour charges included until the expiry date of this plan C THIS PROTECTION PLAN WILL BE IN FORCE ONLY AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE NORMAL PURCHASER S WARRANTY During the normal warranty the only valid proof required for servicing the product is the Hitachi GOLD CARD or the bill of purchase The Protection Plan Card cannot be used as proof of warranty Only after the expiration of the normal warranty the owner can have the product 80 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD Front CANADA ONLY repaired without charge at any authorized Hitachi Service Center upon presentation of the Protection Plan Card D This Protection Plan is applicable to the product mentioned excluding the accessories such as cables batteries etc E THIS PROTECTION PLAN DOES NOT COVER 1 Damage caused by incorrect use or negligence unauthorized alteration improper storage or repairs done by an unauthorized service depot 2 Damage caused by fire flood lightning acts of God or other events beyond the control of Hitachi 3 External parts such as the cabinet knobs remote
6. 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 conductors location
7. PAUSE mode and press AVX to put it in LINE mode Press PLAY STILL on PLAYBACK VCR to start recording Both tapes will start together Press PLAY STILL again on PLAYBACK VCR when you want to stop Both VCRs will pause Now fast forward rewind or play the tape in PLAYBACK VCR to find the next segment you want copy Put PLAYBACK VCR into PLAY PAUSE mode and press PLAY STILL again recording will continue Press the stop buttons on both VCRs when you are finished This procedure won t leave index marks unless you press stop button then REC between sections recorded more about index marks on pages 36 and 39 Putting The Record VCR in Pause 69 Advanced Operations Synchro Edit Some models of VCR will switch to the STOP mode if they are left in the RECORD PAUSE mode for more than five minutes It is a good idea to not leave your recording deck in RECORD PAUSE for more than five minutes so that this will not happen 70 Advanced Operations Copying from Camcorder Advanced Operations Copying from Camcorder Copying Tapes From a Camcorder lf you would like to copy a video tape shot in your camcorder onto your VCR here s how to do it Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to your VCR see diagram below Camcorder Hookup Illustration Press the AVX button on the VCRs remote control so that the L2 Line indicator appears in the VCR display Press REC IRT on the VCR to start recording Press PLAY on your camcorder
8. ae WED on eh ian If you have no jacks like these on your TV skip this step and proceed to Step 4 TV with Audio and Video Jacks If you do find all three jacks on your TV you need to purchase a three line audio video cable with bell RCA connectors like this lf you find a video jack and only one audio jack your TV is probably monaural You can purchase a two line audio video cable but the three line is handy in case you get a stereo TV later Connect the yellow VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV This direct video input will give you the best picture It will also let you play videos in a picture in picture feature if your TV has it Then connect the AUDIO OUT jacks red and white on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV left to left right to right This audio hookup will give you better sound than the RF signal hookup because the electronic signal won t have to go through a conversion process Plus your VCR has a stereo decoder which your TV might not For big speaker sound you can also use these jacks to connect the VCR to your stereo system page 74 Capabilities The audio and video signal connections are all you need to play back a prerecorded tape If you do not intend to record on your VCR from your antenna cable then you re all hooked up now Otherwise continue with Step 4 which will let you record off TV channels 14 Getting Started 4 Hook up the RF Signal Look at the
9. and PlusCode M are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp Channel Setup Before You Begin Channel setup is easy if you take care of these things first 1 Make sure you have programmed the local TV channels into your VCR following the instructions in Initial Setup See page 20 2 Look for a listing like the one below 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 44 Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording a WTTY Ind WEI YCR Hus Channels i E WRT ABC 06 E WFYI PBS 20 WIN Fox 50 Coble Ty Aat Arts amp Entertainment Network 39 ENH Cable News Network 42 psc The Discovery Channel 37 3 If you don t get cable TV make a list of all the broadcast channel numbers you receive on your TV for example channel 4 WTTV Ind channel 20 WFYI PBS 4 If you subscribe to cable TV have your cable company s channel directory handy This should list all the channels as you receive them in your home for example Channel 34 Arts and Entertainment Network Channel 35 Turner Network Television Channel 36 ESPN 5 Now you re ready to assign your local channels to VCR Plus channels in the VCR s memory The way you do this depends on how your VCR is hooked up to the incoming RF signal Decide which hookup you have from the diagrams below and follow the setup in
10. and day of the program Starting time Ending time Channel to be recorded Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact Delayed Recording Steps You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System Press GUIDE then press 2 for DELAYED RECORDING Press number buttons 1 2 or 3 for ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING Follow the flashing instructions on screen to complete the programming Remember to press 0 before single digit channel numbers times and dates for example 0 and 6 for channel 6 After you enter the channel and time the VCR automatically shows the current date or the next date whichever is most logical Leave the date as it comes up or enter new digits for the month and day You can correct any item entered as you go by pressing the CLEAR button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes on the screen Then punch in the correct number Illogical times and dates won t be accepted lf you want to record from external equipment press AVX button to select LINE1 or LINE2 instead of the channel number When everything is set as you want even though some items may still be flashing press GUIDE to program your settings into memory To preset additional recordings repeat these steps Otherwise press GUIDE to return to the regular TV screen Don t forget to load a videocassette to record on Your delayed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR To Stop a Delaye
11. back of your TV for a connector that looks like one of these and follow the corresponding hookup option If you have any sort of cable box see the hookup options in Advanced Operations page 71 Simple Antenna Cable 75 Ohm Hookup This is an easy hookup that you can use if your cable or antenna has a 75 ohm round wire connector You will need the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR It looks like this If you have been watching the TV in your home before getting the VCR you will already have a round wire attached to your TV Otherwise look for a cable connection coming in through the wall from outside If you find this connection remember to call your local cable company to start the service 1 If still hooked up to your TV unscrew the round wire from the 75 ohm connector on your television Otherwise take the wire that comes in from the wall 2 Screw this round wire into the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of your VCR 3 Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR slide on either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR 4 Connect the other end of the same cable onto the 75 ohm antenna input on your TV where you first disconnected the TV in step 1 15 Getting Started Capabilities With this hookup you should now be able to perform all the basic functions provided by this equipment External or Internal 300 Ohm Antenna lf you have either an external or internal rabbit ears antenna rather than cable
12. bars appear on the TV screen during SLOW STILL mode first set the VCR to SLOW mode and then press the 1 or 4 button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars The noise bars are then eliminated automatically in the STILL mode If you turn the dial in the STOP mode you can fast forward or rewind the tape The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it Using the buttons on the VCR Press PLAY and then REW to search in reverse Press PLAY and then F FWD to search ahead Press PLAY again to return to to normal playback Searching with the Time Counter During playback and recording a counter keeps track of how many hours minutes and seconds the tape has run When you first start playback the counter shows briefly in the TV screen s upper right corner 35 Basic Operations When you want to check the counter during playback there are several ways to do it Pressing DISPLAY will cycle you through the three options Press DISPLAY just once to see the counter mode time date and tape speed on the screen for 5 seconds Before the 5 seconds is up press DISPLAY a second time to see just the counter It will stay on the screen Press DISPLAY a third time to to see the counter on the VCR display as well Press DISPLAY a fourth time to end the on screen display The line
13. before the time the recording is to begin 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 settings must be cleared out manually Press GUIDE then press 3 for the PROGRAM REVIEW option This brings up the screen settings for the first program Keep pressing 3 to cycle through all the programs you have preset To remove a program press CLEAR The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu Programming Priorities When you have set up several timed recordings it may occur that some of their times 42 Basic Operations Recording overlap For example this can happen if you are set up to record shows on a daily or weekly basis and a special show comes on that you try to record during the same time slot Shows with Same Starting Time If the overlapping programs start at the same time the VCR records in order that they were programmed If the shows are all scheduled to start at 7 AM the VCR starts with the first program at 7 AM and switches to what remains of the second program when the first program is done recording and so on Shows with Different Starting Times lf the programs start at different times the VCR records the show scheduled to start earliest records the entire show then mov
14. control case antenna cords etc 4 Any repairs if the product is used for rental or other commercial use 5 Any repairs done outside Canada 6 Repairs due to damage in transit improper handling by carrier or improper packing by the owner specifically applicable in the case of the product having to be shipped by the owner 7 In Home service All video products must be brought to the Service Center for repairs 8 Original installation and any subsequent reinstallation or any transformation of the product 9 The replacement of the video camera pick up element if the pick up element has been over exposed to an intense source of light 10 Cleaning the video heads F All repair costs must be claimed from Hitachi at all times through an authorized Hitachi Service Center The Plan Owner should never directly pay the authorized Service center unless given special authorization from Hitachi No repair costs will be reimbursed directly to the Plan Owner G The Plan Owner will receive a PLATINUM CARD which is the only valid document 81 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD Front CANADA ONLY to be presented at the time of repair to an authorized Hitachi Service Center THIS PROTECTION PLAN IS NOT TRANSFERABLE NOR REFUNDABLE H This Protection Plan can be renewed as long as the request is made before the expiry date of the Plan Hitachi however reserves the right to refuse any renewal Hitachi reserves the right
15. dealer for the name of trained service technician near you Periodic Maintenance Your Hitachi VCR is a precision electro mechanical device which requires professional maintenance after a period of normal use Usually no maintenance other than head cleaning is required during the warranty period unless the VCR is used either heavily or infrequently Defective parts are covered during the warranty period but normal maintenance is your responsibility Consult your VCR service center to find out what they recommend as normal maintenance based on your location how you use the VCR and the age of the machine If the VCR Doesn t Work Right Many operational problems are easily remedied by reviewing the instructions in this manual and trying out some different controls and settings The chart on page 83 covers the more common problems that new VCR owners encounter 72 VCR Care and Servicing Don t Attempt Repairs Yourself Do not remove the cover or the back of the VCR this will void the warranty and endanger your safety The exposed uninsulated voltage in this unit may be high enough to cause electrical shock It is dangerous to make contact with any inside part and none of these parts are intended to be serviced by an untrained user To be safe refer service problems to qualified service personnel Technical Specifications Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 heads Audio VHS Hi Fi
16. is required The first time you use a T 140 T 160 or T 180 tape to record with this VCR however perform the following operation to store the data in memory correctly 1 Insert a cassette into the VCR Insert a cassette which has not been recorded by this VCR The MENU button indicator will flash for several seconds and the screen shown below will appear 54 Basic Operations Tape Navigation SELECT TAPE LENGTH A aura T 120 27 140 7 160 37 180 SELECT A FENG Jl 2 Press the select or button to select the type of tape since this screen is displayed for a short time press the button quickly SELECT TAPE LENGTH 1 AUTO T 120 27 140 7 160 AIT 180 SELECT A FENG Jl When you use a tape other than those displayed select 1 AUTO lt T 120 gt 3 Perform recording or timer delayed recording Record programs in sequence from the beginning of the tape lf the recording time is less than five minutes in the SP mode less than 15 minutes in the EP mode the tape data is not stored in memory If the type of tape specified is incorrect the data is not stored correctly even when recording is performed for more than five minutes Once you have specified the type of tape it is not necessary to specify it when you are going to record a program on the same tape again TAPE NAVIGATION lt ON gt lt OFF gt When you do not want to use the Tape Navigation feature specify TAPE NAVIGATION lt OFF gt in the
17. menu as follows If a cassette is in the VCR eject it before performing the following 1 Press GUIDE then press 7 The TAPE NAVIGATION MENU will appear TAPE NAVIGATION OM 2 PROGRAM TITLE OM 3 DELETE TAFE WO DATA 4 DSFPLAY TAPE NO DATA Q i SELECT M ENO Wifia TAPE NAVIGATION lt ON gt is specified at the factory 2 Press 1 to switch 1 TAPE NAVIGATION lt ON gt to lt OFF gt ITAPE NAVIGATION OFF PROGRAM TITLE OMN 3 DELETE TAFE NG DATA yy 4 OPLAY TAPE NO DATA Q ELECT emo Ma 55 Basic Operations Tape Navigation Specifying lt OFF gt disables the Tape Navigation feature With the 1 TAPE NAVIGATION lt OFF gt you cannot use the options 2 PROGRAM TITLE lt ON OFF gt 3 DELETE TAPE NO DATA and 4 DISPLAY TAPE NO DATA Each time you press 1 lt ON gt and lt OFF gt alternate 3 Press GUIDE after you are done with the set up PROGRAM TITLE lt ON gt lt OFF gt When you do not want to store program titles in memory specify PROGRAM TITLE lt OFF gt as follows 1 Press GUIDE then press 7 The TAPE NAVIGATION MENU will appear TAPE NAVIGATION OM 2 PROGRAM TITLE Of 3 DELETE TAFE MO DATA 4 DEPLAY TAPE MO DATA C SELECT M A ENO Mpa PROGRAM TITLE lt ON gt is specified at the factory 2 Press 2 to switch 2 PROGRAM TITLE lt ONs to lt OFF gt A ET ITAPE WAVIGATION Of 2 PROGRAM TITLE OFF 3 DELETE TAFE MO OAT A 4 DISPLAY TAPE N
18. 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 10 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it its 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 ser
19. of the recording 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 through the Easy Guide System Press GUIDE then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen Press 5 to set the SAP option to ON Make sure that STEREO MONO selection is set to STEREO When this is set the VCR records the second audio program 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 Follow the steps 1 through 5 on Basic Recording Steps on page 37 After the recording has started press the REC IRT button again to indicate the recording time on the display You can set the recording time length which increases by intervals of 30 minutes one hour one and half hours two hours three hours and four hours i e 0 30 1 00 1 30 2 00 3 00 4 00 by continually pressing the REC IRT button While you are recording the time remaining is shown in the display At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will then automatically stop and the VCR will turn itself off To stop recording while in the IRT mode
20. stereo record playback system Tape Speed 33 35mm sec SP 16 67mm sec LP playback only 11 12mm sec EP RF Input UHF VHF 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning capability 122 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC120V 60Hz Power Consumption 22W nominal Cabinet Size 14 15 16 W x 3 11 16 H x 12 5 16 D 38 0cm W x 9 3cm H x 32 8cm D Weight 9 9 Ibs 4 5kg Storage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No 5857952 1 remote control unit Part No HL10332 2 AA batteries Check your cable company s compatibility requirements For information about how to obtain these accessories please call TOLL FREE 1 800 448 2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States For ALASKA and HAWAII please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office Design and specifications subject to change without notice 73 Care and Servicing Problems Care and Servicing Problems Often Encountered Problems Problem Things to Check Solution No Power Power cord plugged in Connect the power cord to AC outlet Delayed Recording does Program set to the correct Reset the delayed not work channel recording VCR power turned off Turn power off to activate the timer VCR power turned off Turn power off
21. the same time If this button combination sends a signal that matches your TV the channel will change on the TV and you ll Know the remote is set to control the television lf that button combination does not change the TV channel go through the whole list of button combinations one by one until you find one that does change your TV channel 62 Advanced Operations Also if your brand of TV is not listed in the chart try all the number buttons One of them may work for you lf the TV channel still doesn t change after going through all the button combinations listed it is likely that you will not be able to program this remote control for your TV TV Brands Press TV and This Number Hitachi 1 Zenith 2 Sony 3 Magnavox 4 Sanyo 5 Gold Star 1 6 Toshiba 7 Gold Star 2 8 Panasonic 2 9 RCA 0 Panasonic 1 CHANNEL up arrow Mitsubishi CHANNEL down arrow JVC 100 ENT sharp 1 LAST CH Sharp 2 DISPLAY Controlling the TV Once programmed the VCR s remote control is ready to control the TV First press TV to change to the TV function mode then press the button of the TV function that you want For example press TV and the CHANNEL up arrow and the TV station will change to the next higher station Press VCR to operate your VCR with the remote again Be aware that not all of your TV s functions may work even though the remote control is correctly programmed 63 Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups Advanced
22. to cancel the Protection Plan in case of abuse by the owner in such case Hitachi will reimburse the owner the portion of the plan cost based on the period used J This plan does not constitute an insurance policy Itis the owner s responsibility to insure for loss of the product and for any damages which might occur and for loss or damages to any other object and for personal or property liability caused directly or indirectly by the product 82 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back Hitachi VIDEO PRODUCTS are guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and material If any failure resulting from either workmanship or material defect should occur under normal and proper usage within the period stated hereunder from the Original provable date of purchase such failure should be repaired at no cost to the buyer provided the defective product is brought to a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER in Canada However to receive your exclusive Hitachi GOLD CARD you must include a copy of your bill of sale with the return portion of this warranty registration card GOLD WARRANTY PERIOD Video Tape Recorder Tuner Timer 1 year parts and labour Camera camcorder AC Adaptor Charger 1 year parts and labour All goods returned to either Hitachi or a Hitachi Authorized Service Center must be shipped on a PREPAID BASIS To avoid any damage to the returned goods please ensure that proper packag
23. 2 for PM Continue pressing buttons to set the date For example if today is July 8 1995 press 0 7 0 8 9 and 5 to get 07 08 95 When you re done press GUIDE twice to return to regular viewing lf the SETUP VCR PLUS message continues flashing set VCR Plus channels referring to the procedure in Matching Broadcast CH numbers to VCR Plus channels on page 47 You may set the VCR Plus channels after you are familiar with your VCR Tips The item to be changed will blink on the screen as you go The clock uses the 12 hour system You set it for AM or PM An illogical time like 13 for the hour or 20 for the month will not be accepted A question mark displays instead of the illogical number lf you press the wrong digit exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and recall the screen to enter the correct setup The day of the week is set automatically More About Channel Selections 27 Getting Started Initial Setup Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 and 125 cable channels CATV 1 125 When you press 8 on the Initial Setup screen the tuner automatically cycles through all available channels in your area and places them in memory This takes 2 3 minutes You can watch the progress on the VCR s display when the channel numbers stop changing programming is complete Only when the power goes out for more than 24 hours do you need to preset the channels again In some areas channels cann
24. 3 40 41 59 60 Magnavor _ 07 OB 19 Rermbramdt nn seeecscseneere KD Warmer Amex _______ _ A 3 16 28 3 32 43 40 41 samsung amana L Bee 6 99 5A l maT j ___ 14 di Mowletlans TAC ee ae es Be GC Electronica a5 Using VCR Plus to Record a Program Now that your channels are set up you can take advantage of this quick and easy method of delayed recording You will use the on screen Easy Guide System following the basic procedure for delayed recording outlined on page 41 See the section on Recording a Programmed for recording tips and programming priorities You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System 1 Press GUIDE then press 1 to select VCR PLUS RECORDING and bring up this screen 2 Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode of the program you want to record This code can be up to eight digits If you enter a wrong digit press CLEAR and enter the correct one 3 If you accidentally enter a nonexistent PlusCode the VCR gives you an error message that disappears from the screen in about 10 seconds JER PLUS CHECK PLUS CODE NUMB J E ia cae Soe ee 4 If you have entered the correct PlusCode press GUIDE to store the PlusCode in the VCR s memory This brings up another screen 49 Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording 5 Press number buttons 1 2 or 3 to select ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING Important Programming does not take effect un
25. 4 will appear lf you want to delete other tape data continuously perform steps 3 5 6 Press GUIDE after you have finished deleting DISPLAY TAPE NO DATA When you want to review the stored tape data use this option as follows 1 Press GUIDE then press 7 The TAPE NAVIGATION MENU will appear 57 Basic Operations Tape Navigation TAPE HAWICATIOH MEHU TAPE NAVIGATION OM 2 PROGRAM TITLE OM 3 DELETE TAFE MO OAT A 4 OlEPLA7 TAPE MO OAT A SELECT M ENO Wifia 2 Press 4 The screen displays tape numbers months and dates of the last recordings made on the tape 3 Press 2 or 8 specify the TAPE NO you want to review Press 2 for lower numbers and 8 for higher numbers For example specify TAPE NO 2 If you want to review other tape data press 5 again to restore the screen in step 2 Perform steps 3 and 4 5 Press GUIDE after you finish reviewing tape data Cautions and Reference for Tape Navigation screen displays When tapes shown below are inserted the SELECT TAPE LENGTH screen will appear Non recorded tape Tape recorded by another VCR Tape recorded with TAPE NAVIGATION lt OFF gt Tape whose tape data has been deleted 58 Basic Operations Tape Navigation SELECT TAPE LENGTH f AUTO T 120 27 140 7 160 37 180 SELECT 4 T ND Jl When the MENU button is pressed with tapes 1 4 loaded the following screens will appear TAFE OIRECTORY P Gh TAPE D
26. AVX on VCR1 the LINE indicator will display Press REC on VCR1 and press PLAY on VCR2 To monitor the picture as you record VCR1 must be connected to your TV follow instructions in the other VCR s manual Press the VCR TV button on the remote The VCR indicator will light on VCR1 s display and you can view the picture being recorded Advanced Operations Synchro Edit Advanced Operations Synchro Edit Synchro Editing Tape copying is much easier if you can connect RECORDING VCR and PLAYBACK VCR with a synchro edit cable This lets you use a single set of controls to govern both VCRs We assume that PLAYBACK VCR is your model VTF494A The other VCR must be a Hitachi and must have a jack labeled EDIT This is the recording VCR You will need to purchase a synchro edit cable Ask for part number VTCH40S Use the buttons on the VCR for operation Do not operate the remote control Hookup Hook up the two VCRs and the TV as shown on page 76 Connect the synchro edit cable from EDIT on RECORDING VCR to EDIT on PLAYBACK VCR synchro edit hookup illustration Synchro Edit procedure Turn the power on to both VCRs and the TV Insert the cassette you want to copy into PLAYBACK VCR On PLAYBACK VCR press PLAY STILL Locate the place on the tape where you want to begin copying then press PLAY STILL again to put the VCR into PLAY PAUSE mode Insert a cassette with its safety tab intact into RECORDING VCR Put this VCR in RECORD
27. AWAII 3219 Koapaka St Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 T1 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD USA Back HITACHI WARRANTY CARD USA Back Warranty Limitations The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover A Cabinet exterior finish items Battery Packs Accessories Head Cleanings Video Tape Damage or TV Set Modifications B Any defect malfunction or failure caused by or resulting from improper service maintenance repair use of Video Cleaning Cassettes or from abuse neglect accident or any other cause beyond the control of Hitachi C Unpacking set up or installation adjustment of customer operated controls user instruction D Any product with Serial Numbers altered or removed E New products purchased or service performed outside of the continental United States or its possessions F Product used for a commercial or industrial purpose NO PERSON AGENT DISTRIBUTOR DEALER SERVICE FACILITY OR COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE MODIFY OR AMEND THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER OR FASHION WHATSOEVER EXCEPT AND TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY HITACHI MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTY REGARDING THIS HITACHI PRODUCT FURTHER ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO ANY PORTION OF THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FOR LABOR AND TWO YEARS FOR PARTS THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAIN
28. CLEAR Used in on screen programming and indexing DISPLAY Used in on screen programming and indexing VOLUME Increase or decrease the audio volume MUTE Turns off the audio until you press MUTE again REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to REW Rewinds the videotape PLAY Starts playing a loaded videocassette PAUSE Temporarily stops the cassette from recording or playing Press PAUSE again or PLAY to resume LIGHT Illuminates key function buttons for a few seconds SHUTTLE DIAL Controls the videocassette s forward and reverse motion with one convenient dial JOG DIAL Moves the tape forward one frame at a time CC Used to display captions on the screen Oto 9 Number buttons used in on screen programming Can also be used to change channels Simply press 2 or 3 digits for the channel you want such as 0 and 6 for channel 6 or 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124 AVX Used for recording from an auxiliary input such as a stereo system MENU Used to display the Tape Navigation directory Select Used to select the type of tape and program using Tape Navigation VCR CAM camcorder TV Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices CHANNEL Top button switches to next higher channel bottom button switches to the next lower channel For these to operate you must have preset your channels LAST CHANNEL Switches to the TV channel you watched previously during the current viewing session
29. Caption Station Identifier When your VCR is receiving a channel caption signal that is being transmitted by a local broadcasting station together with a TV program a station identifier is displayed on the TV screen 29 Getting Started Videotapes Getting Started Videotapes About Videocassette Tapes Types The best thing you can do for your VCR is use the best quality tapes available This VCR uses VHS tapes only which are the most common type Look for the VHS mark on new or prerecorded tapes you buy Tapes are marked either T 120 or T 160 which signifies how many minutes of programming they can hold at standard recording speed SP To get the best quality picture record at standard speed But if you want to get more on a tape and are less concerned about the quality set the VCR for extended play EP Tape Capacities at Different Speeds TYPES RECORDING TIME SP EP T 120 120 min 360 min T 160 160 min 480 min You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed You Hitachi VCR does not record at this speed but it can play cassettes that were recorded in LP mode No special setting is required for playback Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure A safety tab is located on the front left edge of every videotape next to the label Break this tab off if you want to keep a special tape from being erased accidentally Notice this tab is already removed on prerecorded tapes you buy or rent Poke a screwdriver or similar t
30. DE then press 5 to select INITIAL SETUP MENU 3 Press 1 to select CATV2 with the ANT CATV1 CATV2 setting then press 7 to select CABLE BOX SET menu 4 Press 2 to answer YES to the question Is a cable box being used with the VCR for all channels You will then see this screen 5 Turn on your cable box and tune it to channel 02 6 Enter the output channel of your cable box by pressing a number on the remote For example press 03 for channel 3 ABLE SETL ENTER OUTPUT THE CABLE BOX 7 Press GUIDE to enter the output channel of your cable box You will then see this screen 47 Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording YOUR VCR HII 4 j ie oo i f i m am m lanl a 8 Press GUIDE to display the CABLE BOX TYPE message on the TV screen 9 Enter your cable box type from the chart below by pressing two numbers ENTER CABLE BOX TYPE FROM LIST IN ONNER S END Sis 10 Press GUIDE to enter your cable box type The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 when you enter the correct code for your cable box 11 Cable box tuned to channel 9 Press number 2 on the remote Your cable box and VCR are now set for VCR Plus program recording In most cases you cam use the remote s channel up down control to change the channels on your cable box The VCR channel will not change but cable box will change channels Depending on the manufacturer of your cable box certain models will allow you to e
31. ED ABOVE HITACHI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN OR MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THIS HITACHI PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC 78 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD USA Back LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Important Notice Retain your sales receipt for warranty purposes Please complete the section below for your records as it may be needed in the event of loss Attach sales receipt to this card VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION for your record Model No serial No Date of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address City otate Zip HITACHI 79 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD Front CANADA ONLY HITACHI WARRANTY CARD Front CANADA ONLY NOT VALID IN U S A HITACHI VIDEO PRODUCTS GOLD CARD WARRANTY See inside for the GOLD CARD advantages and how to get it HITACHI EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway Pointe Claire Quebec HOR 1B1 IMPORTANT NOTICE This warranty will not apply to products purchased outside of Canada OR sold by any organization other than HITACHI HSC CANADA INC PROTECTION PLAN CONDITIONS
32. EJECT on the VCR to release the tape Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed and you set the MOVIE functions to ON during initial setup the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette eject it and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds This function works only in PLAYBACK mode not in RECORDING mode 33 Basic Operations Special Playback Effects Still Playback Pause Press PAUSE to still the tape during play The picture will freeze You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen This is normal After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape lf noise bars appear on the TV screen during PAUSE mode first set the VCR to SLOW mode and then press the 1 or 4 button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars lf the screen jitters during PAUSE press either 1 or 4 button to minimize it To resume play press PLAY or PAUSE again Frame Advance While in PAUSE mode during playback press 9 button to view the video one frame ata time Press PAUSE to resume play Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the 9 button The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing Slow Motion To slow the playback speed to exactly the pace you want press PLAY then then press 3 or 6 button Press 6 to slow down
33. ER 604 526 7881 LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc and Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii Hitachi warrants this component in duration as stated below VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER CAMCORDER AC ADAPTER CHARGER 90 DAYS LABOR Carry in 1 YEAR PARTS Except Battery Conditions of Hitachi Limited Warranty Hitachi Video Products are warranted to be free of defects in parts and workmanship at the time of purchase by the original owner If this product is found to be defective Hitachi will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Parts used for replacement are warranted for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period For 90 days from the date of original purchase Hitachi will provide labor for the repair or replacement of defective parts without charge subject to the following conditions 1 Owner must provide verification of the date of purchase when requesting Limited Warranty Service Dated Sales Receipt Required 76 Care and Servicing Problems 2 All repairs must be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility For information concerning repairs operation technical assistance or for referral to the location of your nearest Authorized Service Facility or Parts Distributor call 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 404 279 5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF H
34. IRECTORY P Gh TITLE Pld TITLE lh SEARCHING TAPE MG MO ENTRY FOOMCE ENO E L END Tarn When the tape data memory becomes full the following screens will appear when a recording is made or when the timer is programmed Press 0 while the following screens are displayed the screen shown in step 2 of the DELETE TAPE NO DATA option will appear Perform steps 3 6 in this option to delete tape data TAPE TATA MEMORY TARE CATA MEMORY ALMOST FULL 15 FULL DELETE TAPE NG DATA TELETE TAPE NO DATA DELETE T DELETE 5 Dubbing Tape Navigation does not operate with tapes on which only audio is recorded or dubbed from a CDV compact disc video Contents of data stored in memory when pause Is engaged during recording The program number does not change even if pause is engaged during recording If the channel is changed after pause is instructed the program number will change Tape data when a new recording is made on a recorded tape Example 1 lf you record program D on the tape where programs A and B were recorded using Tape Navigation for the same duration of time as program A i P 1 Program A 50 2 Pragram 6 30 BLANK ag 7 E r F Pree B 4 TAPE DATA Programo Programa i d 1 Program i 2 ProgramB 3 BLANK a0 In other words Program D will over write Program A Program A is entirely erased 59 Basic Operations Tape Navigation Example 2 lf you record program D o
35. O DATA Q SELECT M A ENO Mia After lt OFF gt is specified no program titles are stored in memory Instead of a title the recording date recording start time and channel will be stored Each time you press 2 lt ON gt and lt OFF gt alternate 3 Press GUIDE after you are done with the set up DELETE TAPE NO DATA When you want to delete unnecessary tape data or the tape data memory becomes so full that deletion of some tape data is crucial use this option as follows You cannot erase the data of the tape loaded in the VCR Eject the tape before performing the following 1 Press GUIDE then press 7 The TAPE NAVIGATION MENU will appear TTAPE MAYIGATION OM PROGRAM TITLE Of 3 DELETE TAFE NO CATA 4 DEPLASA Y TAPE NO DATA _ SELECT M A END jira 2 Press 3 The screen displays tape numbers months and dates of the last recordings made on the tape 56 Basic Operations Tape Navigation a b a q A LE HE 3E OAE r 7L wE E Mea ee A J 75 1 g aeng i Pal E SIOE o aeo Sa g aT F iiair FT er i er anh a a TELE Eo ii Q cs ae go Fat Mia 3 Press 2 or 8 to specify the TAPE NO you want to delete Press 2 for lower numbers and 8 for higher numbers For example specify TAPE NO 4 more press 8 and hold it until the screen is switched In this case the tape numbers may be displayed incorrectly If incorrect tape numbers appear try again from step 1 4 Press 5 The detailed data of TAPE NO
36. Operations Cable Box Hookups Hooking Up to a Cable Box The cable box brings all the advantages of pay cable but finding a satisfactory hookup can be challenging To sort out what to do we suggest a step by step approach to installation Before you begin take a close look at the back of your TV to see where cables are currently connected You may need to reconnect them that way later As an aid to memory use masking tape to label each cable and connection Cable Box Position Position a remote controllable cable box on the top of the VCR as shown slanted position Be sure not to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes VCR to Cable Box Signal w Cable NG Box i Transmitter Front ol YCA A Basic Hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of VCR to either channel 3 or 4 You will tune the TV to this channel and use the VCR TV button to watch the VCR 2 Connect as shown This connection may require additional accessories not provided 3 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box 64 Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups CABLE BOX a VCR FROM CABLE COMPANY J O ip ep cH S Tia d il e Check all the TV VCR functions B Advanced Hookup Cable box to unscramble all channels Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient operation use of VCR TV button not required 1 Connec
37. TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Video Deck VT F494A Owner s Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording VHS na afte E VCR iT i pT E F m w Cable Channel Changer Using these quality features VHS hi fidelity sound in playback Automatic tape head cleaning Up to 8 delayed recording programs Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Frequency synthesizer quartz tuner Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV On screen programming guide Multi channel TV sound MTS Auto clock set feature VCR Plus for easy timed recording VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Tape Navigation Displaying Captions HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Claire Quebec Norcross GA 30093 Tel 404 279 5600 QR12372 Hitachi Ltd 1995 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC Tel 808 836 3621 HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Hwy 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu HI 96819 H9R1B1 CANADA Tel 514 697 9150 Printed in Malaysia TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it
38. ar time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape The counter changes to 0 00 00 when the tape is ejected Marking with the Time Counter lf there is one part of the video that you know you are going to want to return to you can set the time counter to memorize that spot Begin in either STOP or PLAY mode Press DISPLAY twice to show the counter on the TV screen Begin recording or playing back a tape Notice the counter remains on the screen At the point that you want to go back to press CLEAR This resets the counter to 0 00 00 Press STOP when you are done recording or playing back the tape Press DISPLAY again and an M will display below the counter on the TV screen This indicates that the counter s memory function is engaged Now when you rewind the tape it will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter Notice it moves just past the marker and then back to it Press PLAY to watch the tape from that preselected spot Press DISPLAY to take the counter display off The spot is still in memory until you set a new one or until the tape is ejected 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 every time you press the REC button wh
39. ayback Choose between hi fi and linear modes depending on your needs HIFI is the preferred setting because it works for all tapes whether they were recorded in hi fi or linear modes If the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio try the LINEAR option When you set the option to HIFI hi fi tapes will play in high fidelity and non hi fi tapes will play in linear mode Stereo vs Mono Sound When you select the STEREO option your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sound When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo you ll see a stereo 28 Getting Started Initial Setup indicator on the TV screen STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for both stereo and mono broadcasts It is also necessary for recording a second audio program SAP When you select MONO sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo Use the MONO setting when the stereo signal is not strong enough for quality reception for example when there is signal drift of noise Hi Fi Sound Hi Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player Its dynamic range of over 90dB will record either stereo or monaural broadcasts with the highest quality possible Linear sound on the other hand will record monaural sound using the same format as a non hi fi VCR Stereo programs are recorded in hi fi on both the left and right channels and also recorded on the linear track as monaural Channel
40. ce technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition 12 Getting Started Getting Started Relax Using a VCR is very straightforward This sections explains how to hookup the VCR quick tour of the controls set up for first time operation using on screen menus and videocassette tapes Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi VCR Let s get started Simple Hookups 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR Be sure your chosen location allows for proper ventilation stability and protection from heat and moisture see Important Safeguards Place the VCR near your TV but not on top of it For convenience in using the remote control locate them no more than three feet apart lf you have an external cable or antenna place the TV and VCR where you have ample cable to hook them up If necessary you can purchase a cable extension and connector lf you plan to route your VCR audio through your stereo speakers for better sound reproduction place the VCR near the stereo receiver or have enough long audio cables to make the connections But keep in mind that the electronic signal weakens the further it has to travel 2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use To make your VCR function you ll deal with two basic hookups 1 The audio and video signal If all you want to do is view a prerecorded videotape on the VCR this three line hookup is the only one y
41. ction for later recording Tape Navigation only functions when using a tape recorded by this VCR Tape Navigation stores tape data in memory If the data is erased due to a memory defect etc the registered data will not be able to be recovered The tape data is not erased even if a power failure occurs or the power cord is unplugged from the AC outlet Quick Index of Tape Navigation Operation 1 To see the contents of a tape tape data See Displaying a Directory on page 54 Prepare a tape recorded by this VCR 2 To review the details of tape data in memory See the DISPLAY TAPE NO DATA option on page 63 3 To locate the beginning of the program you want to view or of the non recorded section See Locating the beginning of a program you want to view or a non recorded section on page 56 Prepare a tape recorded by this VCR 4 To find how to store tape data in memory See Storing tape data in memory on page 58 5 To clear tape data See the DELETE TAPE NO DATA option on page 61 You cannot erase the data of the tape loaded in the VCR Eject the tape before performing the procedure to erase its data 6 When you do not want to store a program title in memory See the PROGRAM TITLE lt ON OFF gt option on page 60 7 When you do not want to use Tape Navigation See the TAPE NAVIGATION lt ON OFF gt option on page 59 Displaying a Directory 5I Basic Operations Tape Navigation 1 Load a cass
42. d Recording in Progress 41 Basic Operations Recording Press POWER and then immediately within 10 seconds press the STOP button use buttons on the remote or VCR as you wish An Example Let s say you were interviewed today by a local TV reporter You re eager to see yourself on the evening news tonight The news comes on channel 8 at 6 o clock but you ve got a meeting scheduled during that time Luckily you just purchased this Hitachi VCR Press GUIDE press 2 then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time recording RECORDIN ONE TIME RE FILL IN BLINKING SPACE mee DE Now fill in the blanks Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control Enter the start time by pressing 0 6 0 and 0 for 6 o clock Then press 2 for PM Enter the end time half past six as 06 30 The VCR automatically selects PM for yOu The screen shows today s date so no changes are needed on that line Press 5 to switch to SP because you want the best quality picture for this recording Everything is as you want it so press GUIDE to set the program in memory Insert a videocassette and power off the VCR Check for the delayed recording indicator on the VCR s display Prepare to admire yourself on the evening news If using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin If using a cable box the VCR cannot control turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record
43. e of button 1 7 to select your local time zone 3 Press GUIDE to bring up the CLOCK SET screen Press 4 to bring up the DST SETTING screen gt Ce CG AUTO CLOCK SET i FLESSE ADJUST AUTO DET SETTING 1 0N 2 OFF S AUTO END Fis 4 Choose one of the following options Press 1 to specify DST SETTING 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 Press 2 to specify DST SETTING OFF The Standard Time is displayed throughout the year Press 3 to specify DST SETTING AUTO The DST is set automatically lf the displayed time drifts from the current time even after steps 1 5 have been performed reset the DST 26 Getting Started Initial Setup Press GUIDE and 6 then press 4 to bring up the DST SETTING screen Specify another option then set the time again To set the clock manually 1 Press GUIDE then press 6 to bring up the CLOCK SET screen Press 1 to switch CLOCK SET AUTO of item 1 to CLOCK SET MANUAL m f CLOCK SET MANUAL is specified in item 1 SET TIME ZONE of item 3 or SET DST of item 4 cannot be selected 2 Press 2 to bring up the following screen Press the number buttons on the remote control to set the current time two digits for the hour and two for the minutes Then press 1 or 2 for AM or PM respectively For example if it is now 2 15 PM press 0 2 1 and 5 for hours and minutes and press
44. e 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 24 Getting Started Initial Setup time during Daylight Savings Time DST The auto clock set function operates each time the VCR is turned off some broadcast stations may not transmit a time signal The auto clock set function does not operate when the VCR is tuned to a station which does not transmit a time signal In this case set the clock manually See page 25 When the clock is set automatically the displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one minute Setting the Clock with the Auto Clock Set Function When the VCR is hooked up via an antenna or cable no cable box 1 Press POWER to turn the VCR power off When the VCR is turned off press POWER to turn the power on then press it again to turn the power off The set time appears in the VCR display to show that the current time has been set lt may take about five minutes for auto clock setting lf the clock is not set after about five minutes have elapsed press GUIDE then set the clock manually See page 25 When the VCR power is recovered after a power failure of more than one hour the clock can be s
45. ect VCR PLUS SETUP You will see the screen as shown below 2 A small arrow points to a blank in the Channel column If your broadcast channel number is the same as the VCR Plus channel in your TV listing do not enter any number Press CHANNEL up or down to position a nonmatching station next to the arrow 3 If your broadcast channel number is not the same as the VCR Plus channel in your TV listing use the number buttons to assign the broadcast channel to the corresponding VCR Plus channel lf you enter a wrong digit press CLEAR and enter the correct one In the example below broadcast channel 38 is assigned to VCR Plus channel 42 46 Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording 4 Repeat step 3 for all channels that need to be assigned 5 Press GUIDE to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with VCR Plus Cable with a Cable Box or Cable with a Cable Box and Splitter Setup Use this setup procedure if you receive all channels through a cable box CABLE BOX SET tells the VCR how to record or to view programs from the cable box If your cable box can be controlled by a remote the VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record or view Before you begin you need to know the output channel for your cable box Usually this is either 03 or 04 but it could be 02 through 13 Consult your cable company if you re not sure 1 Connect the Cable Box VCR and TV See page 71 2 Press GUI
46. es on to the show with the next earliest starting time To avoid recording only bits and pieces of different overlapping shows review your programming and delete those shows that are not essential 43 Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus About VCR Plus This handy feature makes timed recordings a snap You don t need to enter the specific channel date time or duration of a program All you enter is its PlusCode a number of up to eight digits This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or a daily newspaper Here s a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCodes next to each program EMET ME TY ICC some uf ol Dabio 41964 Dhe Grconon Ribar Peay J wagon geh bij wip i con Powe ih gj pinaki Dipa gm al jkr ie eco n o ihe Bpi erba Carmen Dao Bum Rey Gian Frome irie ft Chehein Car teat LEi Eha 5 n ttr CRAME MAN OF ELFSHIRG D 0 fan pps A JADINE A eee a i To get ready to record with VCR Plus you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channels 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 The procedure depends on what kind of hookup you have We ll give you step by step instructions Then you will be ready to begin VCR Plus recording also using the on screen Easy Guide System VCR Plus M
47. et automatically from the indication lf the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than one hour select your correct time zone and set the DST See page 24 When the VCR is hooked up via a cable box Before you begin Set up your cable box See page 48 1 Press GUIDE then press 6 to bring up the CLOCK SET screen 2 Check that item 1 is specified CLOCK SET AUTO If CLOCK SET MANUAL is displayed press 1 to switch it to CLOCK SET AUTO 3 Press 2 The following screen appears to show that the clock is being set since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically 25 Getting Started Initial Setup CLOCK IS SETTING 4 The screen shown in step 3 above changes to a TV picture and the time appears in the VCR s display It may take about five minutes for auto clock setting lf the clock is not set after about five minutes have elapsed press GUIDE then set the clock manually See page 25 lf the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than one hour select your correct time zone and set the DST See page 24 What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than one hour 1 Press GUIDE then press 6 to bring up the CLOCK SET screen Check that item 1 is specified CLOCK SET AUTO Press 3 to bring up the TIME ZONE SETTING screen J 07 Of om _ 2 Press on
48. ette recorded by this VCR The VCR turns on automatically and the MENU button indicator on the VCR flashes It flashes to show that the tape data is being scanned You cannot display the data of a cassette recorded by another VCR model or by a VCR other than this VCR Be sure to use a cassette recorded by this VCR 2 Turn the TV on and select the video channel 3 or 4 3 Make sure that the green MENU button indicator on the VCR lights It lights to show that Tape Navigation is operational 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control or VCR The directory will appear The directory interpretation is listed on the next page Tape No Ho of Programs Program No e Hoe Tope Bor Blank i Ay Recording Time i Recording date Recording stort time Recornded channal Mark showing that you have viewed the program s Blank Frogram Title Operating Guide This VCR can store about 80 programs including blanks in memory There may be a difference of within about three minutes between the displayed recording time and the actual time The recording data may not appear even with a tape recorded by this VCR In this case perform the following A Rewind the tape to the beginning and press the MENU button B Rewind or fast forward the tape to the section which was recorded by this VCR then press MENU Interpreting the Directory Tape No Shows the tape control number No of Programs Shows the numbe
49. hook up a cable box and how to connect a stereo or a second VCR for a complete home entertainment system Controlling Your TV with the VCR s Remote Compatibility The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions and cable converters but will not work with every one made If your TV or cable box does not respond the way it should when you program it as explained below this remote may be incapable of operating it Once you have programmed the remote you won t have to do it again until you change the batteries This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the VCR as long as your TV comes with a remote control This feature comes in handy you don t have to juggle two remotes The remote control is compatible with the fifteen makers of TV s listed below but don t be alarmed if yours is not on our list You may still be able to program the remote for your TV Every TV that comes with a remote control is set up to detect certain infrared signals You need to program the VCR s remote control to send signals that your TV will recognize and respond to Here s what to do Programming the Remote Control Turn the television on any channel is okay Aim the VCR s remote control at your TV set Hold down the TV button Not the VCR TV button while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart page 70 For example if you have an RCA television press TV and 0 at
50. ile recording For more on how this gets recorded see the section on Recording a Program page 37 This VCR s indexing system is based on the VHS Index Search System VISS The new system may not recognize index marks on tapes recorded on older VCRs lf the VCR is in PLAY mode press STOP Press DISPLAY This brings up the Index Screen 36 Basic Operations i INDEX 07708 96 MN 10 12PF Press 7 for rewind or 9 for forward to begin the index search The tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected During this search the words SCAN AND PLAY display on the bottom of your screen When the VCR finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot lf this is the program you were looking for press PLAY to resume normal playback lf this is not the program you want don t press anything After 15 seconds the VCR will move to the next mark and play a part of that program The VCR will continue searching until you press STOP or reach the end of the tape When you find the program you want and press PLAY the VCR returns to PLAY mode To stop the index search before an index mark is reached press STOP lf there are no index marks on the tape the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end 37 Basic Operations Recording Basic Operations Recording Recording a Program Before you Record The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording See the Simple Hooku
51. ing procedures are followed A short written description of the problem along with proof of warranty should accompany the product returned for repair Only products under warranty will be returned on a no charge basis to the customer The customer is responsible for all transport costs if the product is no longer under warranty WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 1 Products received for repair without sales or delivery receipt showing date of purchase by the original customer 2 Damages caused by incorrect use carelessness unauthorized alterations improper storage or unauthorized service or repairs 83 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back 3 Damage caused by fire flood lightning acts of God or other events beyond the control of Hitachi 4 Batteries tape cassettes earphones antennas accessories and external parts such as cabinet and knobs 5 PRODUCTS PURCHASED OUTSIDE CANADA 6 Products used outside Canada 7 In transit damage claims improper handling by carrier or post offices 8 Products or parts thereof which have had serial numbers removed altered or defaced 9 Products used for commercial purposes 10 PRODUCTS USED FOR RENTAL 11 In home service at the customer s location 12 Original installation set up and all normal maintenance needed such as CLEANING OF VIDEO HEADS 13 The replacement of the video camera pickup element if the pickup element has been OVER EXPOSED to an intense source of light 14
52. ions Basic Operations Practice starting and stopping a video you ve rented play it through see how it automatically rewinds Get a blank tape and try recording a TV show Then you ll know how to use the VCR when you need to or where in the manual to find the instructions you forgot Let s go Viewing a Videocassette To play Back a Recorded Tape a PLAY aji P 1 Insert the cassette arrow side forward into the slot at the front of the VCR The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with a direct audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO When a tape is inserted the Tape Navigation function may operate and the following screen may appear after the MENU button indicator on the VCR flashes Ignore this screen as this has nothing to do with tape play This screen may disappear after about 10 seconds SELECT TAPE LENGTH A aTa T 120 2 T 1440 T 160 37 180 SELECT A T ND paul 3 Press PLAY to start the tape 4 Press STOP to end play Direct Video Input to the TV Normally you would select channel 3 or 4 on the TV to receive a signal from the VCR You can get an even beiter picture if your TV has an auxiliary video input feature and if the TV and VCR have a direct video to video hookup If this is the case do not select channel 3 or 4 Instead Press the AUX or VIDEO button on the TV s
53. ip into the space behind the tab to break it off Don t worry you can change your mind and record on this tape even after the tab is broken off simply cover the hole with cellophane tape 30 Getting Started Videotapes Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the VCR there is only one right way Most tapes show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first ARROW TOWARD VOR LABEL SIDE UP Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR You will feel the VCR take it in When the cassette is all the way in the VCR powers up automatically and a TAPE IN indicator shows on the display It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed To remove the cassette simply press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR lf the tape is playing press STOP EJECT once to stop the tape and a second time to eject it Now you can take the cassette out and put it away Tape Storage Store your videocassettes in their jackets and in an upright position like books in a bookshelf away from any magnetic sources Resist the temptation to leave them lying flat on top of the VCR Tapes will last longer and so will your VCR if you store them properly Remember dust dirt and liquids are enemies of your tapes and VCR To avoid aggravation later apply the labels that come with new tapes On them write notes to yourself about what you recorded 31 Basic Operat
54. is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit A wri 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 Oi symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT FOR YOUR SAFETY Read This First Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi product You ve chosen the best VCR for you and we want to help you make the most of your purchase Please take time to become familiar with this manual and how it is set up Keep it handy for future reference too To guide you we ve concluded Must read sections containing important cautions for your fami
55. items can be set later as needed Here is what the options mean 1 CHANNEL Press 1 to select the type of receiving setup you have 23 Getting Started Initial Setup lt ANT gt Internal or external antenna lt CATV1 gt Ordinary cable lt CATV2 gt Alternate cable if CATV1 doesn t give you the channels you expect 2 MOVIE Press 2 to select whether you want prerecorded movies safety tab removed to play automatically when loaded and then rewind eject and turn off the power when done Options are lt ON gt and lt OFF gt 3 HIFI LINEAR Press 3 to control how the audio signal is processed by the VCR Options are lt HIFI gt and lt LINEAR gt 4 STEREO MONO Press 4 to control how the audio signal is recorded and sent to the TV Options are lt STEREO gt and lt MONO gt 5 SAP Press 5 when you are ready to record a second audio program Options are lt OFF gt and lt ON gt 7 CABLE BOX SET Press 7 to set up your cable box if you receive all channels through a cable box 8 AUTO CHANNEL SET Press 7 to automatically program the VCR to receive all the channels that come in on your antenna or cable 9 ADD ERASE CHANNEL Press 8 to bring up a screen that lets you add new channels or limit the channels to the ones you most often watch Setting the Clock This is easy to do and important for your later timed recordings You ll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR and any time the power goes out mor
56. less you select one of these options 6 When the next screen comes up choose between standard or extended tape speed by pressing the 5 button This is also a good time to check the channel number it should be the one on which you usually watch the program at home If not you need to check your VCR Plus channel setup H START EHD 03 DES0OPM OT 00PMI_ 7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want then press GUIDE to complete your programming or continue with additional programs 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 lf using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin If using a cable box the VCR cannot control turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR 50 Basic Operations Tape Navigation Basic Operations Tape Navigation Tape Navigation Tape Navigation automatically stores the recording data program title recording date recording start time channel recording time etc in memory and displays it on the TV screen You can see the contents of a tape at a glance so it is easy to locate the start of a program you want to view and also locate the beginning of the non recorded se
57. ly s safety as well as the basic facts you need to use the VCR These sections are highlighted like this in the table of contents Information on the advanced features of your Hitachi VCR We hope you ll take time to learn about these functions since we ve designed them for you But you can use the VCR without reading these sections We want this manual to be a tool for you so we provide two ways to find the information you need A quick index to the basic functions of the VCR which you will use often this page A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly page 4 Get to know your VCR by using this manual and get to know Hitachi We appreciate your business IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions aa 2 Retain Instruction The safety and ope
58. n a tape on which programs A B and C have been recorded using Tape Navigation i Program 5 Prog L TAPE DATA ee a q1 Program amp 3 2 Program amp 20 4 ie 3 Program c 60 Program 4 n be pe TAFE DATA Program D Prog B Pre e mamo Peper Logano d 2 Pogram B 15 i 3 Program C 60 ogr 3 lf the duration of time a is less than five minutes 15 minutes in the EP mode nothing is displayed If the duration is five minutes or more it is displayed as Program A and the recording time is changed to time a lf the duration of time b is five minutes 15 minutes in EP mode or more it is displayed as Program B If the duration is less than five minutes nothing is displayed Example 3 lf you record program D using Tape Navigation on a tape on which programs A B and C were recorded by another VCR Program A Program B Program o n l Tape data is mot displayed Recording from the start of tape i 1 i Pa Pragram O Pregram c TAFE DATA L 1 Program O BLANK Program C remains unerased but BLANK is displayed 60 Basic Operations Displaying Captions Basic Operations Displaying Captions Displaying Captions You can display captions on the TV screen when receiving a program with a closed caption signal via the TV or playing back a tape with a closed caption signal The captions will disappear during forward reverse search and slow motion play The cap
59. nter the channel directly by using the numbers on the remote Cable box did not tune to channel 9 Press number 1 on the remote and enter a different code from the chart If these codes do not work Try repositioning the cable box on top of the VCR and reentering the codes Try entering all code numbers 00 61 Press CLEAR on remote to change incorrect entries If none of the codes work press GUIDE several times 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 some time before the recording is to begin 48 Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording Brand Code Number s ss eee Me i595 Scientific Atlanta send 22 3S Cablestar sits women 16 28 38 SL Marx 15 1891 36 4453 Eagle 07 08 19 26 28 32 4041 60 Si Shere 16 Stargate nS 18 31 9644 53 Eastern ay sini T D 27 3 vik pe gamma mil Teknika samm a Al F 08 19 2 2 2 32 33 40 4l Teleview nme mm 18 3644 4 53 59 Ea 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 55 6l Pioneer manen LA 20 44 Texscan zi 10 11 Hamlin 12 13 H 45 55 Pi memen ee 17 21 49 50 54 57 61 gt ee a Unika ji 31 32 41 53 Jerrodd cw 05 15 RCA aenaran Al PF Pd Universal Le o j B ic 24 25 30 36 45 Pr 475561 Regal l AS Viewstar D OS 19 f Mareen Tae aW 43 i node 8 2 42
60. or 4 viewing channel TV cannot be operated by the Is VCR remote control Follow instructions in VCR s remote control programmed for your TV Advanced Operations to program the remote control to send signals that your TV can recognize Is remote control set to control Press the TV device button the TV then press the button corresponding to the TV function you want Mechanical sounds during Has a loaded cassette been Nothing is wrong The tape stop mode stopped more than 5 minutes protection mechanism is working Eject the cassette if you are done viewing Otherwise no action is necessary Cannot store tape date in Was 1 TAPE NAVIGATION Switch it to lt ON gt Navigation Menu lt OFF gt specified in the TAPE NAVIGATION MENU Is the recording time too Data is not stored in memory short when the recording time is less than 5 minutes less than 5 minutes less than 15 minutes in EP mode a Is tape data memory full Delete unnecessary tape data 75 Care and Servicing Problems Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada For the location nearest 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 QUEBEC 418 681 7719 MONTREAL 514 679 9150 TORONTO 416 821 4545 VANCOUV
61. ot be switched when CATV 1 is selected Then select CATV2 in your Initial Setup screen For convenience the TV channel numbers should match those programmed into the VCR If your TV has automatic channel programming set it on the same mode ANT CATV1 or CATV2 and let it reprogram to match the VCR Once channels are preset you can use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to move through the active channels Or you can press the number buttons to move quickly between channels that are far apart Removing Channels You may not want to keep all the stations the auto programmer selects since you may prefer to have only a few favorite channels in the tuner s memory Or you may want to delete from memory a weak or unused channel that the tuner picked up Erased channels cannot be selected by the up and down CHANNEL buttons but can still be selected by using the numbered buttons 0 to 9 and 100 ENT Adding Channels Occasionally the auto programming may skip an active channel because the antenna was pointed in the wrong direction or the channel had a weak signal or was off the air at the time of programming Or you may change your mind about a channel you removed from memory To Add or Erase Channels Press GUIDE then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen Item 9 lets you add or delete channels Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to change then press STOP to delete it or press PLAY to add it Choosing a Mode for Audio Pl
62. ou need 2 The radio frequency RF signal trom a cable or antenna Make this hookup if you also want to record programs or if you have no audio video connectors on your TV We will show you the simplest hookups first and then present several variations to suit specific needs Be aware that you may need to purchase additional connectors to make the desired hookup These are available at video stores and electronic hardware stores Choose which hookup method to use based on Your TV s capabilities The type of antenna or cable system you have for cable box hookup see Advanced Operations Any other devices you want to include in the system stereo second VCR etc We will guide you through the process But first turn the TV and the VCR around so 13 Getting Started you are looking at their backs Note the various input and output receptacles their shapes and how they are labeled Then read through the rest of this hookup section before proceeding to an actual hookup DO NOT TURN ON THE POWER YET FOR YOUR SAFETY LEAVE YOUR TV AND VCR UNPLUGGED WHILE HOOKING THEM UP 3 Hook up the Audio Video Signal lf your TV is a fairly recent model you probably have both audio and video jacks Look on the back of your TV for three jacks possibly color coded yellow white and red They will be labeled something like IN L and R AUDIO IN or VIDEO IN If you are not sure look at the back of your VCR you will see two sets of these jacks
63. ps 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 are check into the matter if you are unsure Basic Recording Steps Sols lS 1 Load the videocassette into the VCR The power comes on automatically when the tape is fully inserted 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with a direct audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO When a tape is inserted the Tape Navigation function may operate and the following screen may appear after the MENU button indicator on the VCR flashes Ignore this screen when you are using a T 120 tape for recording This screen may disappear after about 10 seconds See Storing tape data in memory on page 58 when recording ona T 140 T 160 or T 180 tape SELECT TAFE LENGTH A aura T 120 2 T 1440 T 160 37 180 ELECT 4 T ND Jl When MENU is flashing recording cannot be made even if REC is pressed 38 Basic Operations Recording 3 Press DISPLAY then press 5 when the SP EP message appears on the TV screen to select SP standard play for the bes
64. r input is needed When you want to leave the Easy Guide System simply press GUIDE several times This will back you out to the normal TV viewing screen If you don t press any button for a while the VCR will switch you back to an earlier screen or to regular TV viewing 22 Getting Started Initial Setup Getting Started Initial Setup Setup for First Time Operation Before you use your VCR to watch or record from your TV you need to tell the VCR whether your TV uses cable or antenna input and let it program itself to receive your TV s channels It s also a good idea to set the clock so you can do timed recording later With your TV and VCR hooked up turn them both on and follow these steps using the remote control Initial Setup Options Press GUIDE then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen The screen shows the default settings on your VCR The default settings are the ones that are preset at the factory Look at each item to see if it matches your own setup To change a setting press the button that has the same number as that item This will cycle you through several options When everything is set up as you want press GUIDE again to back out of the Easy Guide System If you do not use the cable box you need to set items 1 and 8 the first time you set up your VCR If you receive all channels from the cable box you need to set item 1 and item 7 the first time you set your VCR See page 48 The rest of the
65. r of recorded programs on the tape Tape Bar Shows the length of a recorded program and its location on tape Recording Time Shows the actual recording time If the tape speed is changed during recording the recording time in the EP speed mode will be displayed Recording date Recording start time Recorded channel lf the broadcast program does not have a program title signal these will be displayed lf the clock has not been set will be displayed lf you use a cable box to receive programs the VCR s output channel is always displayed whichever channel is recorded 52 Basic Operations Tape Navigation Program Title Appears when a broadcast program with a program title signal is recorded If the title is too long all the title characters may not be displayed Operating Guide Shows the operation that can be done when the directory is being displayed and the button names Blank Shows the non recorded section time for which a new recording can be made Displays the time for which recording is possible in the EP speed mode Program No Shows the registered number of a recorded program The selected number is displayed inverted in black against a white background Mark showing that you have viewed the program Shows that you have already viewed more than half of the recorded program Locating the beginning of a program you want to view or a non recorded section z PLAY STOP g
66. rating 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 i i J 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 shock or fire ha
67. remote control to select the proper input channel for playback To Fine Tune the Picture 32 Basic Operations Auto Tracking Pressing PLAY starts the auto tracking feature which adjusts the tuning to eliminate Static lines 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 Press either 1 or 4 button until picture clears up After operating the tracking manually eject the tape and reinsert it to reactivate auto tracking PLAY 0 04 37 OTMOSIS6 MON 10 114m1 SP lf you press the DISPLAY button when viewing a videocassette the display as shown appears for several seconds so you can see the functions of the number buttons on the remote control 1 TRACKING 3 SLOW 4 TRACKING 6 SLOW 9 FRAME ADVANCE The above functions always work when you are viewing a videocassette even if the display as shown is not displayed Rewinding the Tape When you are done watching a video you can rewind the tape automatically or manually If the videocassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop and automatically rewinds the videocassette If you press POWER while the tape is rewinding the power will shut off automatically after the tape has completely rewound Manual Rewind STOP AEW STOPEJECT E a Press STOP and REW The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press STOP
68. rols Quick Tour of the Controls Study these pictures carefully to learn about the buttons and controls that you ll need for everyday operation Various controls are explained throughout this manual as they are needed but now is a good time to get familiar with their locations Most of the time you ll be directing the VCR from the remote control but there are some controls on the VCR that will come in handy too When you re familiar with these basic controls proceed to Initial Setup page 20 We ll show you how to program your local channels and set the clock to make your VCR fully functional How the Remote Control Works Pressing a button on the remote control transmits an invisible beam of light infrared to a receiver at the right front of the VCR When using the remote aim the front end toward the VCR and make sure nothing such as a coffee table or your dog is blocking the path of the infrared beam About the llluminated Buttons Try pressing the remote control s white buttons one at a time As you press one of the three device buttons lights up VCR CAM or TV This helps you keep track of which device you are controlling at the moment 19 Getting Started Controls Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Illustration POWER Turns the VCR on and off GUIDE Brings up an on screen setup and programming guide the Easy Guide System VCR TV Switches between viewing through the VCR and not viewing through the VCR
69. structions for your type of hookup Hint Try several practice recordings after doing your channel setup You should get the same channels as you usually watch at home Home antenna or Cable no cable box FROM ANTENNA OF CABLE NO CABLE BOX VCR Cable with a cable box FRO CABLE Home Antenna 45 Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording lf your VCR is connected directly to your home antenna chances are you don t have to do any special channel setup To find out compare the VCR Plus channels in your TV program guide to your list of channels that you receive at home lf any channel numbers don t match follow the steps page 47 to assign your local channel numbers to VCR Plus numbers Cable No Cable Box This is the channel setup to use if your VCR is hooked up directly to cable without a cable box Compare your local TV channel listing to your cable company s channel directory to find channels that need to be assigned to the VCR Plus codes For example Local TV Program Guide Cable Company Channel Directory Ase Arts amp Entertainment Channel 34 A amp E Network 39 a Cable News Network 42 Channel 38 CNN Discovery Channel 37 Channel 33 Discovery In the example above none of the cable channels match all of them need to be assigned to VCR Plus channel codes Compare Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus Channels For Home Antenna or Cable No Cable Box Setup 1 Press GUIDE then press 4 to sel
70. t E 1 Insert a cassette recorded by this VCR The VCR turns on automatically and the MENU button indicator on the VCR flashes 2 Turn the TV on and select the video channel 3 or 4 3 Make sure that the green MENU button indicator on the VCR lights 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the VCR The directory will appear 5 Press the select or button to select the program you want to view or a blank section For example select 2 53 Basic Operations Tape Navigation The selected number is displayed in black against a white background 6 A Press PLAY The following screen appears during searching for a program then the program is played back automatically F L A T SEARCHING PROGRAM 2 B Press STOP The following screen appears during searching for a program then the tape stops automatically STOP SEARCHING PROGRAM 2 This is convenient when you are going to view a program later or locate the beginning of a blank section for recording Pressing STOP does not set the VCR to the recording mode automatically lf you have selected a blank section in step 5 press STOP SEARCHING BLANK will appear on the TV screen for several seconds then the tape will stop automatically at the beginning of the non recorded section Storing tape data in memory Whenever this VCR records a program tape data is stored in memory automatically When you use a T 120 tape for recording no special procedure
71. t as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR Hookup Illustration If your cable box has audio video output jacks you can also connect the audio video output of the cable box and the audio video input of the VCR With this connection press the AVX button to select L1 as the output channel of the cable box see page 48 C Advanced Hookup Cable box to unscramble only pay channels 1 Connect as shown This connection requires additional accessories not provided 2 Plug in power cords of VCR TV and cable box You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR All pay channels are viewed through the VCR Hookup Illustration 65 Advanced Operations Stereo System Advanced Operations Stereo System Integrating Your Stereo System There are several reasons to consider hooking up your stereo system with your TV and VCR lf your TV does not have stereo you can get stereo quality from your VCR by hooking it to your stereo receiver Even if your TV does have stereo you can get better sound by taking advantage of your stereo s better speakers You can record stereo audio on your VCR for longer play times or use the VCR as an extra tape deck for dubbing Hookup Stereo System Hookup To make this hookup you need to be familiar with the options on your stereo system Look at
72. t picture quality or EP extended play for longest recording time on a single tape An indicator on the VCR s display shows which speed is active 4 Set the VCR to the channel you want to record from Use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to flip through the channels or use the number buttons to go directly to the channel you want 5 To begin recording press REC on the remote control or REC IRT on the VCR Recording will start unless the cassette is protected with the safety tab If this tab has been removed the VCR will eject the tape to prevent recording over what is there Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While Recording To view what you are recording press VCR TV so that the VCR is selected the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR s display You ll want to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you re recording what you think you are To Watch One Program While Recording Another Once you have set the VCR for recording press VCR TV Now you will be viewing through your TV only Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote if it s programmed to control your television see Advanced Operations The recording will continue as set on the VCR If a preset timed recording starts up while you are watching the TV you ll hear the cassette as it clicks on and see the recording indicator light up on the VCR display You can check on the recording by pressing VCR TV again This will switch you back to viewing
73. te control to turn the LINE L1 indicator on Press REC IRT on the VCR and start the stereo playing To stop recording press STOP To play back the recording rewind the tape and press PLAY 67 Advanced Operations Second VCR Advanced Operations Second VCR Integrating a Second VCR With another VCR hooked up you can copy videotapes as needed and you can get fancy with multimedia programming For this discussion we refer to the model VT F494A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCR1 Hookup To hook up a second VCR you need A video cord with a single jack on each end and An audio cord with two jacks on each end or A three way cord that has both audio and video jacks Study the back of VCR2 VT F494A to find the three color coded jacks that are labeled IN The yellow jack is for video red and white are for audio Locate similar jacks on VCR1 Then with the power Connect VIDEO OUT on VCR2 to the yellow VIDEO IN on VCR1 Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks left and right on VCR2 to the AUDIO IN jacks left and right on VCR1 Be sure to match left to left white and right to right red Second VCR Hookup Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing Consider VCR1 the recording VCR and VCR2 VT F494A the play back VCR You will play a tape on VCR2 and record it on VCR1 To begin copying Insert the videotape you wish to record in VCR2 Insert a blank or erasable tape with the safety tab intact into VCR1 Press
74. ter to attach the other end of the 75 ohm connector back into the TV Mus you first disconnected the antenna Capabilities With this hookup you should now be able to perform all basic functions 17 Getting Started provided by this equipment 5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Plug in the TV and VCR power cords to the wall outlet or an appropriate extension cord or surge protector See Important Safeguards for further precautions page 6 6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control requires two fresh AA batteries On the back of the remote a plastic cover slides off in the direction shown by the arrow Remove this cover and install the batteries matching the plus end of each battery with the plus mark on the remote 7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch 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 CH 3 4 SWITCH Turn the power on to both the TV and the VCR and look for a switch on the back of the VCR Set the switch to 3 or 4 whichever is not a commercial channel in your area Your basic hookup is now complete When you re ready to try hooking up a second VCR or a video camera for a complete home entertainment system see Advanced Operations Now turn the TV and VCR back around facing you and begin your quick tour of the controls page 15 18 Getting Started Controls Getting Started Cont
75. the back of your receiver Probably you have AUDIO IN and OUT jacks fora second tape deck labeled Tape 1 and 2 or AUX 1 and 2 Consult your stereo owner s manual for further information You will need two audio cables the kind with two color coded plugs on each end for left and right audio channels With the power off Connect the left right red and left white AUDIO OUT on the VCR to the right and left AUDIO IN on the stereo system Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT on the stereo to the right and left AUDIO IN on the VCR The AUDIO IN left on the front of the VCR handles the left channel or monaural sound If you connect an audio source only to AUDIO IN left both left and right hi fi tracks record as monaural Recording from Your Stereo System With the hookup just shown you can use your VCR to record a custom program of selections from your stereo library The videotape recording will give you excellent stereo quality and a long running tape In this case no video will be recorded so you can do the whole thing without turning on the TV Assemble the selections you want to record on the stereo and insert a blank VHS cassette into the VCR Be sure that HIFI is selected in the Initial Setup screen of the Easy Guide System Press DISPLAY then press 5 on the remote control to select SP or EP The EP 66 Advanced Operations Stereo System setting gives you reasonable quality and a longer tape program Press AVX on the remo
76. through the VCR you ll see the program you are recording To Skip Commercials When a commercial comes on that you don t want to record simply press PAUSE on the remote control The VCR will stop recording Press PAUSE again to continue recording when you see the commercial is over If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape To Change the Channel Being Recorded Suppose you are recording one program and you remember that something else is on that you would rather record You can change the channel while in the recording mode Press PAUSE to stop the recording temporarily This is necessary because the CHANNEL buttons won t work while you are in recording mode to keep you from accidentally switching the station while recording Change the channel to the one you prefer Press PAUSE to continue recording To Leave Index Marks on the Tape This feature is useful when you are recording several programs on the same tape It helps you quickly find the beginnings of the shows during playback page 36 39 Basic Operations Recording You create the index mark every time you begin recording by pressing REC To leave an index mark between shows simply press STOP at the end of each show then press REC to record the next show Pressing Pause during recording does not leave an index mark During timed recordings the VCR automatically inserts an index mark at the beginning
77. tions may not be displayed correctly when a tape with scratches or a poorly recorded tape is played back To display captions Viewing a TV program 1 Turn the VCR on 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up to a direct audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 3 Press the CHANNEL buttons to select the program you want to view 4 Press the CC button on the remote control The following screen will appear and the captions will be displayed after several seconds Each time the CC button is pressed the screen will alternate between CC ON and CC OFF To display captions Viewing tape playback 1 Turn the VCR on 2 Insert a tape with a closed caption signal into the VCR 3 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up to a direct audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 4 Press PLAY to playback the tape 5 Press CC button on the remote control You can also use an external input to display captions Use this function when playing a video source including a laser disc with a closed caption signal The captions may not be displayed when you use a laser disc player with a digital memory function The captions can be displayed even with a tape dubbed from another tape with a closed caption signal 6l Advanced Operations Advanced Operations This section explains how to use the VCR s remote control to operate your TV It also shows you how to
78. to activate the timer Safety tab removed from Put cellophane tape over the videocassette the tab area or use a videocassette with the safety tab intact Clock set to Set the time then program delayed recording Delayed recording does not work even when the clock is set correctly Has power failure of more When the autoclock set than one hour occurred function is operating the time may be reset even after a power failure of more than one hour However programmed delayed recordings will have been cleared and must be reset Does not record when you press REC Safety tab removed from Put cellophane tape over the videocassette the tab area or use a videocassette with the safety tab intact Care and Servicing Problems TV program cannot be viewed Loose or inappropriate connection Review hookup directions and make correct firm connections Poor picture noise quality TV channel selector on the Set TV to channel 3 or 4 as proper channel correct for your area during playback Set TV to AUX or video if you have a direct video hookup Is TV correctly tuned Fine tune the TV Static lines through the Press 1 or 4 button to adjust picture tracking Noisy picture despite all Have video heads cleaned by previous adjustments even a qualified service technician when playing different cassettes No picture during playback TV set to the correct video Set TV to channel 3
79. to start copying your tape Information on Audio Hookup lf your camcorder is only capable of monaural output one audio jack connect it to the AUDIO IN L input on the front of the VCR 71 VCR Care and Servicing VCR Care and Servicing The VCR is fairly self servicing but you ll want to keep an eye on a few things as you go In addition you may sometimes have troubles with your VCR We offer some suggestions for care to prevent problems ways to troubleshoot and places to contact when you cannot solve the problems yourself Routine Cleaning Head Cleaning The heads are tiny mechanisms in the VCR that pick up the video signal as a videotape passes over them In time a residue of electromagnetic dust builds up on the heads because of contact with the tape This dust interferes with the signal being picked up Your Hitachi VCR automatically cleans the video heads whenever a cassette is loaded or ejected and when a cassette is already inside the VCR when you turn the power off It also self cleans during fast forward and reverse play You will hear a mechanical sound during auto head cleaning Even with the auto head cleaning system dirt can build up on the heads If the picture is blurry during playback or is occasionally interrupted or blanks out try playing different cassettes to see whether you get the same picture problems If the picture problems persist the heads may need to be cleaned professionally Consult your VCR
80. vice this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product 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 11 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 servi
81. wn arrows for selecting channels REC IRT To begin recording SHUTTLE Controls the videocassette s forward and reverse motion with one convenient dial Select Used to select the type of tape and program using Tape Navigation 21 Getting Started Controls MENU Used to display the Tape Navigation directory Display Indicators Watch for these signs and symbols that let you know that the VCR is responding to your instructions F SLOW Revere Slow Motion LR HI Fi Tape Playing Piy C assette Loaded SRCH Forward Search Recarding SRCH Reverse Search ver VCR Mode _ EP Extended Play REW Rewind oP standard Ploy FF WD Fast Forword k 3 Programmed to rd Later PLAY Playback Record Later Ll or L2 Signal Being Recelved PLAY Reverse Playback Through Audio Video STILL Stop Motion Ploy Input Jacks on Front or Frame Advance Back of Unit SLOW Slow Motion Play Meet Your On Screen Guide Your Hitachi VCR has as a special feature called the Easy Guide System This feature guides you through simple setup and programming tasks right on the TV screen With the TV and VCR turned on press GUIDE on the remote control You will see this screen END Gu De Now you will do most of your programming and setup by pressing numbers on the remote control which correspond to options presented in this and other on screen menus Instructions are easy to follow and blinking spaces on the screen will show you where you
82. you may have 300 ohm connectors like these a a Po oe 7 a ae z ot a E In this case you will need special adapters to make the 75 ohm round wire connection shown below You may already have one on your TV 1 Remove the antenna line from the back of your TV if it is already connected there or take it from where it comes in on the wall 2 Considering the three pictures below determine which adapter you will need to hook it into your VCR If you have Use this adapter Single 300 ohm flat wire 16 Getting Started H FROM UHF ANT FROM VHF ANT Separate UHF and VHF antenna wires both 300 ohm flat wire FROM VHF ANT _ 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm a round VHF If you have rabbit ears an antenna on top of your TV you will need an additional adapter and 75 ohm extension to make your leads reach from the antenna to the VCR This connection will work only if you have a strong clear picture on the TV indicating a strong signal Connect the antenna to the adapter and use the cable extension to go from the adapter to the VCR Use the supplied 75 ohm cable to connect the VCR to the TV a ADOPTED A Now continue with the hookup 1 Using whichever adapter you have fit your antenna with attach that connector to the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of the VCR 2 Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR connect either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR 3 Use a second adap
83. zard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation d 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 LR HMATopePlaying SRCH Search Cassette Loaded SRCH Reverse Search a REC Recording EP Extended Play REW Rewind z SP Standard Play FFWD Fast Forward Programmed to Sad pa Record Later PLAY Playback Ll orl2 Signal Being Received Through Audio Video Input Jacks on Front or SLOW Slow Motion Play Back of Unit VCR Mode STILL Stop Motion Play Frame Advance 9 Attachments

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