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Hitachi VHS VT-S772A VCR User Manual

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1. FROM ANTENNA OR CABLE NO CABLE BOY Cable with a cable box _ Cable with a cable box and a splitter CABLE B W Jain BAHE nine ree Ta f SENIE SP eg See ee ep E ae Home Antenna 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 53 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 as Arts amp Entertainment Channel 34 A amp E Network 39 Compare CNN Cable News Network 42 Channel 38 CNN areas ao ae aN etc te See AS ae eas 5 a ucts ra In the example above none of the cable channels match all of them need to be assigned to VCR Plus channel codes Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus Channels For Home Antenna or Cable No Cable Box Setup 1 Set the VCR CATV TV switch to VCR then press VCR PLUS and ENTER buttons at the same time to select VCR PLUS SETUP You will then see this display as shown below
2. pT To set the clock first set the clock on the remote control then transmit the information to the VCR Press CLOCK once YERI TEAR i T 7 wONTH AM Par Press 8 or 9 on the remote control for AM or PM respectively Then press the number buttons to set the current time two digits for the hour and two for the minutes For example if it is now 2 15 PM press 9 for PM press 0 2 1 and 5 for hours and minutes Continue pressing buttons to set the date For example if today is July 8 1994 press 0 8 0 7 9 and 4 to get 08 07 94 Press CLOCK and then press TRANS while aiming the remote control at the receiver on the VCR The clock will appear in the VCR s display When you re done press CLOCK again to return to regular display on the remote control Tips The item to be changed will blink on the display 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 The day of the week is set automatically The VCR power may be on or off for transmitting the clock information to the VCR lf you press the wrong digit press the CORRECT repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes and then correct it Set the VCR CATV TV switch to VCR for setting the clock lf the clock does not appear in the VCR s display when transmitting press VCR 1 2 and then press TRANS To correct the VCR clock after transmitting the
3. _ 2 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 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 In the example below broadcast channel 38 is assigned to VCR Plus channel 42 4 Repeat step 3 for all channels that need to be assigned 5 Press CLOCK to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with VCR Plus Cable with Cable Box Setup Use this setup procedure if you receive all channels through a cable box Before you begin you need to know the output channel number for your cable box Usually this is either 03 or 04 but it could be 02 05 or 06 Consult your cable company if you re not sure 1 Set VCR CATV TV switch to VCR then press VCR PLUS and PROG buttons at the same time to set the cable box output channel You will then see this display 2 Use the number buttons to enter the cable box s output channel 3 Press CLOCK to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with VCR Plus When you set up a delayed recording you will need to select the desired channel using the channel selector on your cable box Cable with a Cable Box and Switchbox Setup This is the right setup if you used Option 3 in
4. 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 lf you want to leave an index mark where you began recording a different show you need to press STOP instead of PAUSE Then switch stations and press REC to resume 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 40 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 pT of the recording To Record a Second Audio Program
5. lt ANT e AUTO CHAMNEL SETTING 3 ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL 4 UCR CODING 5 MOVIE RETURN z AEE eee UTO ae STO END PRESS Here is what the options on the Second Initial Setup Screen mean 1 STEREO MONO Press 1 to control how the audio signal is recorded and sent to the TV Options are lt STEREO gt and lt MONO gt 2 SECOND AUDIO Press 2 when you are ready to record a second audio program Options are lt OFF gt and lt ON gt 3 AUDIO MIX Press 3 to hear the audio signal which is recorded on the tape Options are lt ON gt and lt OFFs gt 4 AUTO DOOR Press 4 to open the cassette door automatically when the cassette is close to the cassette door Options are lt ON gt and lt OFF gt 5 AUTO BLUE Press 5 to set the TV screen to be blue when a channel which is not transmitting a signal is selected Options are lt ON gt and lt OFF gt 6 POWER ON Press 6 to set the VCR to VCR or TV mode when the VCR power is turned on Options are lt VCR gt or lt I V gt INITIAL SETUP STEREQVMONO STERED 2 SECOND AUDIO lt OFF gt 3 AUDIO MIX COFF 4 AUTO DOOR COND 5 AUTO BLUE COND 6 POWER ON CUER sD SPLAY aa aa tTO END PRESS a 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 more than 30 minutes When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage the clock display will read
6. refer to the on screen Initial Setup options 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 Front panel Illustration POWER Turns VCR power on and off EJECT OPEN Press to eject a cassette or open the cassette door CASSETTE DOOR When you bring a cassette near to the door the VCR senses it automatically and slides the door down When a cassette is inserted the door is closed automatically DISPLAY Shows time channel and status indicators REW Rewinds the videotape PLAY Plays the loaded videotape F FWD Fast forwards the videotape STOP Cancels any videotape action pT PAUSE To interrupt play or recording Press again to resume REC LEVEL Controls the recording level A DUB Used for audio dubbing See AUDIO DUBBING section on page 67 V DUB Used for video dubbing See VIDEO DUBBING section on page 69 CHANNEL Up and down arrows for selecting channels Al Adjusts the played back pictures SHARP Reduce the deterioration of the picture when dubbing the tape NORMAL Usually set this position Al ON Improves the quality of the played back picture of a rental tape PHONES LEVEL Cont
7. 1 800 HITACHI Ask for part number VTCH40S Remember to switch the remote control between VCR1 and VCR2 mode depending on which device you are signalling Hookup When VCR1 is Recording Hook up the two VCRs and the TV as shown on page 66 Connect the synchro cable from EDIT IN on VCR1 to EDIT IN OUT on VCR2 pT synchro Edit Hookup Illustration Synchro Edit Procedure When VCR1 is Recording Turn the power on to both VCRs and the TV Insert the cassette you want to copy into VCR2 On VCR2 press PLAY Locate the place on the tape where you want to begin copying then press PAUSE Insert a cassette with its safety tab intact into VCR1 Put this VCR in RECORD PAUSE mode and press AVX to put it in LINE mode Press DISPLAY on VCR2 the playback VCR to select the mode display off The mode display will no longer appear on TV screen if VCR2 is operated Press PAUSE on VCR2 the playback VCR to start the recording Both tapes will start together Press PAUSE again on VCR2 when you want to stop Both VCRs will pause Now fast forward or rewind the tape in VCR2 to find the next segment you want to copy Put VCR2 into PLAY PAUSE mode and press PAUSE 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 then REC between sections recorded more about index marks on pages 40 and 43 Programmable Synchro Edit Hookup when VCR1 is Reco
8. Old numbers These were correct when this VCR was first introduced but have changed as follows QUEBEC 418 681 7719 MONTREAL 514 679 9150 TORONTO 416 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 526 7881
9. SAP some stations transmit a Second Audio Program such as in a second language If a station broadcasts in SAP the SAP indicator will display on your VCR 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 1 to bring up the Initial Setup screen Press DISPLAY and then press 2 to set the SECOND AUDIO option to ON When this is set the VCR records the second audio program Using the Instant Recording Timer IRT The Instant Recording Timer REC LENGTH and IRT START buttons 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 6 on Basic Recording Steps on page 41 After the recording has started press the REC LENGTH button on the VCR 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 one 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 LENGTH 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 press the POWER button and then press the
10. STOP button this can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control within 10 seconds Delayed Start IRT You can delay the start of an IRT by using the IRT START button f __ REC LENGTH IET STLART Follow the steps 1 through 5 on Basic Recording Steps on page 41 Press IRT START on the VCR to set the start time The start time may be set to begin on any hour or half hour up to 24 hours from present For example the present time is 9 15 AM and you want to record a program that starts at 10 30 AM just press the IRT START three times Press REC LENGTH on the VCR to set the recording length which increase by intervals of 30 minutes one hour one and one half hours two hours three hours and four hours Turn off the VCR power and the IRT will start at the time you selected pT Tips Press IRT START for recalling the start time The display shows start time To recall the recording length press REC LENGTH once while the start time is displayed with the VCR power off To clear the IRT program press REC LENGTH repeatedly until the display reads 0 00 Setting a new IRT program is not possible when a previous program is still stored in memory Important To recall the recording length press REC LENGTH only once If you press the button twice or more the recording length will be changed Tape remaining This feature automatically calculates and displays the amount of recording or playback tape left on your tape
11. a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation pT 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 HEF Tape Playing SRCH Search Cassette Loaded SRCH Reverse Search Ea Recording EP Extended Play REW Rewind SP Standard Play FFWD Fast Forward Programmed to PLAY Playback Record Later STILL Stop Motion Play Frame Advance Ll or L2 Signal Being Received Through Audio Video Input Jacks on Front or SLOW Slow Motion Play Back of Unit VCR VCR Mode 9 At
12. 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 except for 09 is okay Aim the VCR s remote control at your TV set set VCR CATV TV switch to TV and press PROG button to bring up this display Press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart below For example if you have an RCA television press 0 2 If this sends a signal that matches with your TV the channel will change on the TV and you ll know the remote is set to control the television If that number does not change the TV channel press POWER on the remote control You can turn on or off TV s power and you will know the remote is set to control the TV Press ENTER to store in memory and then press CLOCK to return to clock display 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 or you can not turn on off your TV 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 Number TV Brands Number Hitachi 01 Toshiba 0
13. can now operate both VCRs To switch control from one to the other simply press VCR1 2 on the remote Remember to aim the remote at the selected VCR Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing Consider VCR1 the recording VCR and VCR2 VT S772A the playback VCR You will play a tape on VCR2 and record iton 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 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 Audio Dubbing Audio dubbing is a procedure whereby you can replace sections of the linear audio track on your tape with new audio information During audio dubbing the video section and the Hi Fi audio section will not be disturbed only the linear audio track see page 29 Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback for more setae A The new audio information can come from either a receiver a microphone or any other device that can generate an audio signal pT Audio Dubbing Hookup Illustration To begin dubbing First connect the audio source receiver microphone etc to the audio input jacks on the front of your VI S772A see example above B
14. feral fey zi co N SS H ces a a a i eT ee et onl i T A ris 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 SO i 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 pT This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications 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
15. missing Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select L2 line 2 which appears in the VCR s channel display Find the place on the tape which will become the start point for your video dub This can be done using the PLAY button and the Shuttle Dial Pause the tape when you reach your start point Press the MODE REMAIN button on the remote control to display the counter reading in the VCR s display The number shown will be your start point To find the end point of your video dub play or search through the tape until you find the place where the video dub will stop Press CLEAR T 160 on the remote control and the VCR display will read 0 00 00 Rewind the tape to the start point using the Shuttle Dial By using the Shuttle Dial you can find the exact spot you wish the dubbing to start Press MEMORY on the remote control to turn on the counter memory Press the V DUB button on the VCR Then press the PAUSE button to begin video dubbing The VCR will stop automatically when the counter reads 0 00 00 the end point Synchro Editing Tape copying is much easier if you can connect VCR1 and VCR2 with a synchro edit cable This lets you use a single set of controls to govern both VCRs We assume that VCR2 is your model VI S772A This is the playback VCR 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 You may order one by calling
16. on the VHS Index Search System VISS The new system may not recognize index marks on tapes recorded on older VCRs If the VCR is in PLAY mode press STOP Press GO TO INDEX on the remote control This brings up the Set Go To Time Index Screen Press REW or F FWD 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 GO TO INDEX and the VCR will stop searching Or 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 GO TO INDEX again or reach the end of the tape When you find the program you want and press GO TO INDEX the VCR returns to PLAY mode pe E 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 Recording a Program Before you Record The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual Make sure you are familiar with the Easy Guide System for on screen programming page 22 and the basics about videocassettes
17. reads 0 00 00 the end point After dubbing select the type of audio for listening To hear the sound that was dubbed press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control to select linear sound To hear the dubbed sound and the sound before dubbing simultaneously select AUDIO MIX lt ONs following INITIAL SETUP on page 24 ACTUALLY PAGE 25 Video Dubbing Video dubbing is a procedure whereby you can replace sections of video on your tape with new video information The dubbing erases the old video while laying new video in its place During video dubbing the Hi Fi audio section will be erased but dubbing will not affect the audio recorded onto the linear track See page 29 Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback for more information The new video information can come from either a camcorder another VCR or any other device that can generate a video signal k 7 eT l a e cr j a 1 gt P p Mie al bees E i t ik on T a s i m rA PES ki Tea WIDE gt Ad fg SUR I OLF Bit as kain aan E To AW OUI i en eines When an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO IN jacks new audio signals can be recorded on the Hi Fi tracks To begin dubbing First connect the video source camcorder VCR etc to the input jacks on the front of your VT S772A see example on page 69 If the camcorder VCR etc has an S VIDEO OUT jack connect it to the S VIDEO IN jack of the VCR for a better picture Be sure that the record safety tab is not
18. remote control will cycle you through the three options Press DISPLAY just once to see the counter mode time and date on the TV screen for 5 seconds Before the 5 seconds are up press DISPLAY a second time to see the counter time and date It will stay on the screen Press DISPLAY a third time to end the on screen display The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape The counter changes to 0 00 00 when the tape is ejected or you press the CLEAR button 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 If the counter does not appear press MODE REMAIN once or twice 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 on the remote control This resets the counter to 0 00 00 Press STOP when you are done recording or playing back the tape Press MEMORY on the remote control and an M will display beside 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 MEMORY
19. the cable box hookups covered in Advanced Operations With that hookup you have an A or B switchbox because you receive some of your cable channels through a cable box scrambled premium channels and Some of your channels unscrambled directly through the cable Before you begin you need to know which cable channels you receive through your cable box You also need to know the output channel number for you cable box Usually this is pT either 03 or 04 but it could be 02 05 or 06 Consult your cable company if you re not sure 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of Cable no cable box Setup on page 53 to assign all the unscrambled cable channels You do not receive all channels through the cable box 2 When you come to one of the channels that you receive through the cable box enter the cable box s output channel number 03 or 04 This will assign the scrambled cable channels For example suppose you receive Home Box Office HBO through the cable box Its cable channel is 2 and its VCR Plus channel code is 33 Your cable box output channel is 4 You would assign HBO like this y3 wmo o GUIDE CK I5 3 Press CLOCK to end the setup procedure 4 You are ready to begin timed recording with VCR Plus But you will need to use the A or B switchbox to select whether you will record from the unscrambled or scrambled channels Using VCR Plus to Record a Program Now that your channels are set up you can take advantage of this quic
20. the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first AD a POA a Fi LABEL SIDE ue s i ay a Bring the videocassette near to the door and the door opens automatically Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR You will feel the VCR take it in The door closes automatically 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 and if you have set the MOVIE RETURN function to ON To remove the cassette simply press the EJECT OPEN button on the VCR or the EJECT button on the remote control Now you can take the cassette out and put it away Tips When a cassette Is already in the VCR the door does not open even if the another cassette is brought near to the door The door can also be opened and closed by pressing the EJECT OPEN button Do not force the door open or close with your hand The door may open even when an object other than cassette is brought close to the pT door After several seconds the door will close automatically lf you have set the AUTO DOOR function to OFF in the Initial Setup Screen the door does not open when the cassette is brought near to the door You can open the door by pressing the EJECT OPEN button on the VCR If you use the VT S772A with another electronic device and operate the remote control provided with anot
21. to take the counter memory off The spot is still in memory until you pT set a new one or until the tape is ejected Jump Forward or Backward with GO TO Using the time counter you can search for a spot a certain number of minutes before or after your current position on the tape Press STOP if tape is playing and press GO TO INDEX to bring up the Set Go To Time screen BSET GO 10 TIME TIME B NDEX PRESS E OR HEU TO START SCAN AND FLAY T0 EXD PRESS HE select minutes by pressing buttons 0 to 9 one digit for hours then two digits for minutes Then press F FWD if you want to move that many minutes ahead or REW if you want to move that many minutes backward For example say you want to review a scene that began about 2 minutes earlier ina video press 0 0 and 2 to display 0 02 on the screen Then press REW The tape rewinds to the place 2 minutes back from where you began then starts playback automatically from that spot 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 while recording For more on how this gets recorded see the section on Recording a Program page 41 This VCR s indexing system is based
22. with the safety tab still attached to record on lf you have a cable box hookup with an A or B switchbox set the switchbox to the proper connection for the programs you are recording through the cable box for scrambled premium channels direct cable for all other channels Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR Tips lf you want to select daily or weekly recording press 4 or 7 in step 4 Choose between standard or extended tape speed by pressing the TAPE SPEED button in step 4 This section explains how to use the VCR s remote control to operate your TV It also shows you how to 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 even if you pT 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 fourteen makers of TVs listed
23. 75 ohm connector back into the TV where you first disconnected the antenna Capabilities With this hookup you should now be able to perform all basic functions 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 S TA 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 pT E H Sid Si re berths epee sa sia te PTB ae Tr 7 eee ae E FE Bes oe When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel Turn 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 a video camera or a stereo 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 16 Quick Tour of the Con
24. 8 RCA 02 Gold Star 2 09 Zenith 03 NEC 10 Sony 04 Panasonic 11 pT Magnavox 05 Mitsubishi 12 Sanyo 06 JVC 13 Gold Star 1 07 Sharp 14 Controlling the TV Once programmed the VCR s remote control is ready to control the TV First set the VCR CATV TV switch to TV then press the button of the TV function that you want For example press CHANNEL up arrow and the TV station will change to the next higher station Set the VCR CATV TV switch to 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 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 You will need RF TV splitters coaxial cable jumpers and possible RF switches to try various configurations These are not furnished with your VCR because each installation will have different needs and require different cable lengths 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 A Step by Step Approach Try the hookups listed as Options 1 through 4 They are based on whether the cable channels signals are scrambled unscrambled or a combination Your cable company can tell you more
25. OO S S S HITACHI SVHS VT S772A 30 minute memory Ver fii backup Owner s Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features S VHS hi fidelity picture quality VHS hi fidelity sound in playback Automatic tape head cleaning Up to 8 delayed recording programs Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Cable compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR TV and cable converter All basic playback functions on convenient shuttle control On screen programming guide Multi channel TV sound MTS 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 Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 3300 Trans Canada Highway Pointe Claire Tel 770 279 5600 Quebec H9R 1B1 CANADA Tel 514 697 9150 pT FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK EM ue Pee i L T ar a ie 1 a ioe rane E Jers Erir irikia
26. R 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 pT If 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 If 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 f all you want to do is view a prerecorded videotape on the VCR this three line hookup is the only one you need 2 The radio frequency RF signal from 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 simp
27. TLE button The title will go off from the TV screen but it is stored in the VCR 11 Select the picture over which the title is to be recorded by pressing the CHANNEL button 12 Press the TITLE button The created title appears on the TV screen 13 Press the REC buttons to record this title over the background picture The title will be recorded together with the picture 14 Press the TITLE button The title will disappear from the TV screen but recording will continue 15 Press the STOP button to stop recording 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 to VCR Hookup Illustration Press the INPUT button on the VCR s remote control so that the L2 Line indicator appears in the VCR display Press REC LENGTH on the VCR to start recording pT Press PLAY on your camcorder 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 MONO input of the VCR 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 Cleani
28. about this After each hookup power up the VCR and the TV Use the Initial Setup screen page 23 to select option CATV1 or CATV2 Then check out the system using these questions as a guide Does the TV receive the same number of channels as before the installation Does the VCR record all channels Do the VCR and TV remote control functions work Can I record on one channel while watching another Do receive my pay channels and do all special cable features work If any function does not work or works in an unexpected way hook up everything the way it was when you started and begin again with the next hookup option pT lf you don t have a direct video connection the one using the audio video cable make sure the TV channel is set to 3 or 4 when you play back a tape Consult the cable company or the cable converter manual for assistance in using the VCR with a cable converter You will probably need to set the VCR to channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable converter to switch stations There may be additional procedures for picking up pay for view or scrambled channels which the cable company will gladly help you with Option 1 All Channels Scrambled 1 Remove the cable company s cable line from the back of your TV Connect it to the IN FROM ANT upper jack on the back of the VCR 2 Using the 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied with your VCR connect either end to the VCR s OUT TO TV lower jack 3 Connect the other end of the 75 o
29. and VCR safety Copyright Infringement Warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is okay to record for personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Basic Recording Steps reir EA Ea 1 Load the videocassette into the VCR with the label side up and the arrow pointing toward the VCR The power comes on automatically when the tape is fully inserted 2 Turn the TV to channel 3 or 4 the one you set the switch to on the back of your VCR Or if you are hooked up with a direct audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 3 Press TAPE SPEED on the remote control to select SP standard play for the best 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 Press S VHS on the VCR to turn on S VHS indicator in the VCR s display 6 To begin recording press REC on the remote control or REC LENGTH on the VCR Start recording at least 10
30. ard or CURSOR down for backward Then press the CLEAR AUTO button Then counter reading will be reset to 5 Press the CURSOR up button repeatedly so the flashing cursor disappears from the TV screen PRESS PLAY TO START will be displayed 6 Press the RECORD button then the PAUSE button to place the VCR1 in the record pause mode 7 Press the PLAY button on VCR2 The program menu will disappear from the screen and VCR2 will automatically search for the beginning of the first programmed segment and start copying Note PRESS PLAY TO START must be displayed on the TV screen when you press the PLAY button for the copying to begin When programmable synchro edit is finished the VCR2 will enter the stop mode and the VCR1 will enter the record pause mode Press the STOP button on the VCR1 to release the record pause mode and place it in the stop mode Then press the GUIDE button on the VCR2 s remote control to remove the PROGRAM EDIT menu from the TV screen Notes lf the GUIDE button is pressed prior to pressing the STOP button on the VCR1 the VCR2 will enter the record mode The programmed information will clear automatically when the cassette is ejected or the VCR s power is turned off Set the remote control code of the VCR1 to VCR1 for program synchro editing refer to page 24 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 id
31. cle through all the programs you have preset To remove a program press CLEAR The screen will display the next program if pT 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 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 The following charts will help you visualize how the VCR prioritizes the preset timed recordings The darker portions are program segments that would be recorded Shows with Same Starting Time By Program Number lf the overlapping programs start at the same time the VCR records in order by program number 1 8 If the shows are all scheduled to start at 7 AM the VCR starts with program 1 at 7 AM and switches to what remains of program 2 when program 1 is done recording and so on 7 eh Aah teh TE 11 rip 2 Frig 3 FR i i ti L ain ieaie aS ee i 5 T 7 2 ce boas 1 he F Thy mian a a po mi a fT pm AA hr a TE EA o nila agra tala fa mrt ye EEE ae amo SS Ne sa ape eer EET eet Shows with Different Starting Times By Earliest Program lf the programs start at different times the VCR records the show scheduled to start earliest records the entire show then moves on to the show with the next earliest starting time ae Ti ch
32. e 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 50 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 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 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 remote control and then transmit the information to the VCR Set VCR CATV TV switch to VCR and press PROG then follow the flashing instruc
33. e 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 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 1 to bring up the Initial Setup screen INITIAL SETUP STEREO MONO STERED e SECOND AUDIO COFF INITIAL SETUP ANTENNAYGABLE _ ANT e AUTO CHANHEL SETTING 3 ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL 3 AUDIO MIX AUTO DOOR 2 AUTO BLUE 6 POWER ON i SPLAY ae ae tTO END PRESS a 4 UCR CODING 5 MOVIE RETURN B ENDLESS PLAY SPRES JE ma POR MORE ee SPLAT eee TO EMD PRESS GU I DE First Initial Setup Screen Second Initial Setup Screen At the right of the screen are 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 DISPLAY to set the second Initial setup Screen When everythin
34. e sure that the record safety tab is not missing Press AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control to select the linear sound The L and R on the level meter will go off Recording Monaural Sound lf you are recording monaural sound you will only use one jack Connect your plug to the left jack marked AUDIO IN L This jack inputs monaural sound to both the left and right channels Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select L2 line2 which appears in the VCR s channel display Find the place on the tape which will become the beginning for your audio dub This can be done using the PLAY button and the Shuttle Dial Pause the tape when you reach your start point Press the MODE REMAIN button on the remote control to display the counter reading in the VCR s display The number shown will be your start point To find the end point of your audio dub play or search through the tape until you find the place where the audio dub will stop Press CLEAR T 160 on the remote control and the VCR display will read 0 00 00 Press MEMORY on the remote control to turn on the counter memory Rewind the tape to the start point using the Shuttle Dial By using the Shuttle Dial you can find the exact spot you wish the dubbing to start Press the A DUB button on the VCR Be sure that your audio source is ready Start your audio source and then press the VCR s PAUSE button to begin audio dubbing The VCR will stop automatically when the counter
35. ea to not leave your recording deck in RECORD PAUSE for more than five minutes so that this will not happen pT Creating and Recording the title You can easily create and record personalized titles on your videos Create a title and store it in the memory of the VCR following the procedure below Select the picture on which the title will be superimposed then recall the stored title and perform recording the title will be recorded on the picture The stored title remains in the memory of the VCR even if the VCR power is turned off as long as it has not been cleared To create a title 1 Turn on the power of both VCR and TV 2 Be sure that the TV is set to the video channel channel 3 or 4 3 Aim the remote control to the VCR 4 Press the TITLE button on the remote control to bring up this screen The JOG SHUTTLE indicator will light 5 Select the character size with the Jog Dial Turn the Jog Dial in either direction to select from one of three character sizes 6 Turn the Shuttle Dial clockwise to start creating a title 7 Turn the Shuttle Dial again to move the flashing box to the position where you want to enter the first character for your title 8 Select characters with the Jog Dial Turning the Jog Dial clockwise changes characters in the following order SBC M Y 2ZO01 89 i wed l AS t 1 a 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 to create a title HAPPY BIRTHDAY 10 Press the TI
36. ed and you can get fancy with multimedia programming For this discussion we refer to the model VT S772A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCR1 pT 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 S772A 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 off 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 If the VCR1 recording VCR has an S VIDEO IN jack connect it to the S VIDEO OUT jack of the VCR2 playback VCR for a better picture second VCR Hookup Illustration To control Both VCRs with the Remote Control lf the second VCR that you ve hooked up is also a Hitachi you can set your remote to operate both VCRs Press GUIDE then press 1 to bring up the Initial Setup screen The default setting on the Initial Setup screen is VCR1 for when you have only one VCR running Press 4 to set VCR CODE to VCR2 Press the VCR1 2 button on the remote to display the VCR2 in the remote display before pressing GUIDE to exit the on screen program With this setting the remote control
37. eed to exactly the pace you want press PLAY and PAUSE buttons at the same time Use the TRACKING buttons 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 triple soeed and search using one convenient dial The jog feature lets you control the frame by frame picture using one convenient dial How to use the jog dial Press the JOG SHUTTLE on off button to turn on the jog shuittle indicator then turn the jog dial during playback or still play pause for forward or reverse frame advance 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 Press the JOG SHUTTLE on off button to turn on the jog shuitle indicator then turn the shuttle dial during playback Tips Release your hand from the shuttle dial for still play To go back to normal play just press the PLAY button lf reverse slow motion playback continues for more than one minute the VCR will automatically go back to stop mode The picture may have noise streaking or other distortion when it chan
38. g is set up as you want press GUIDE twice to back out the Easy Guide System You need to set items 1 and 2 on the First Initial Setup Screen the first time you set up your VCR and any time you have a lengthy power outage The rest of the items can be set later as needed Here is what the options in the First Initial Setup Screen mean 1 ANTENNA CABLE Press 1 to select the type of receiving setup you have 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 AUTO CHANNEL SETTING Press 2 to automatically program the VCR to receive all the channels that come in on your antenna or cable 3 ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL Press 3 to bring up a screen that lets you add new channels or limit the channels to the ones you most often watch 4 VCR CODING Press 4 to enable the remote control to control a second VCR Options are lt VCR1 gt and lt VCR2 gt 5 MOVIE RETURN Press 5 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 6 ENDLESS PLAY Press 6 to play the tape from the beginning to the end repeatedly Options are lt ON gt and lt OFF gt 7 AUTO DATE MEMO Press 7 to record the date and channel at the beginning of the recording Options are lt ON gt and lt OFF gt INITIAL SETUP ANTENNAYGABLE
39. ges lf noise bars appear on the TV screen during slow reverse slow still mode first set the VCR to slow mode and then press TRACKING control button or to minimize noise bars Now the noise bars in still mode are eliminated automatically After adjusting the tracking during slow mode set the VCR to reverse slow mode and then press TRACKING control button 8 or to minimize noise bars To Find Specific Sections on a Tape pT Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing It Using the remote control and 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 For higher search press and hold F FWD or REW during playback Release the button to return to normal playback Using the SHUTTLE dial on the remote control Press PLAY and turn the dial to the far right or left to search forward and backward Searching with the Time Counter During playback and recording a counter keeps track of how many hours minutes and seconds the tape has run Press MODE REMAIN on the remote control to display the counter in the VCR display When you first start playback the counter shows briefly in the TV screen s lower right corner hrii er LLIA LALF Dati l VOR DISPLAY ry SCREEM When you want to check the counter during playback there are several ways to do it Pressing DISPLAY on the
40. hat is still connected to the television and hook it to the OUT TO TV of the VCR some Channels Scrambled Cable Box Hookup This setup lets you switch between the two configurations in Options 1 and 2 Check all the TV and VCR functions If you still don t get the functions you want proceed with Option 4 Option 4 lf none of the preceding hookups work check with your cable company You may need to purchase a video switching system from your local electronics or video retailer This will easily handle most hookup problems Remote Control of the Cable Converter If you have a cable converter you will probably want to program your VCR s remote control so you can easily change channels The process is the same as for programming the remote to operate your TV For additional details see page 59 set VCR CATV TV switch to CATV and press the number of your brand of cable box shown in the chart Follow same steps in Programming the Remote Control for TV on page 59 pT Also if your brand of Cable Converter is not listed in the chart try all the number buttons One of them may work for you lf that Cable Converter channel still doesn t change or you can not turn on off your Cable Converter after going through all the numbers listed it is likely that you will not be able to program this remote control for you Cable Converter After trying press ENTER to store the code in the memory and then press CLOCK to return to clock display Cab
41. he 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 W Ss QUEBEC 418 527 5853 MONTREAL 514 697 9150 TORONTO 416 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 526 8566 Technical Specifications pT Recording Rotary two head helical scan azimuth recording Video NTSC color EIA standard Cassette S VHS VHS type Heads 5 video heads 2 for SP 2 for EP 1 for Flying Erase Head 2 hi fi audio heads 1 full track audio video erase head 1 combination head for control track audio erase and audio record play 3 heads single housing Tape speed 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP playback only 11 12 mm sec EP Tape width 12 7 mm RF Output Channel 3 or 4 RF Input UHF VHF 75 ohm Tuning Range VHF LOW CH 2 6 54 MHz 88 MHz VHF MID CH A 5 A 1 and A I 90 MHz 174 MHz CATV VHF HIGH CH 7 13 174 MHz 216 MHz VHF SUPER CH J W 216 MHz 300 MHz CATV VHF HYPER CH W 1 W 28 300 MHz 468 MHz CATV UHF CH 14 69 W 29 W 84 470 MHz 806 MHz S Video Input 1 0Vp p 750hm unbalanced luminance signal 0 286Vp p 750hm unbalanced chroma signal Video Input 1 2 Vp p 750hm unbalanced S Video Output 1 0Vp p 750hm unbalanced luminance signal 0 286Vp p 750hm unbalanced chroma signal Video Output 1 Vp p 750
42. her device this device may malfunction In this case move the VI S772A or set the AUTO DOOR function to OFF 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 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 CH 1 Pal PLAY hd 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 using the number buttons on the TV s remote control 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 better picture if your TV has an auxiliar
43. hm cable to the TV in the same place where you removed the cable line CABLE BOX fon ae VCR FROM CABLE eh eed COMPANY i ca On i i E3 hah b Check all the TV and VCR functions If you don t get all the functions you want proceed with Option 2 Option 2 All Channels Unscrambled 1 Remove the cable company s IN cable line from the back of the cable box Connect it to the IN FROM ANT upper jack on the back of the VCR 2 Using the 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied with your VCR connect either end to the VCR s OUT TO TV upper jack 3 Connect the other end of the 75 ohm cable to the TV bac vcr UT 1 COMPANY i J Check all the TV and VCR functions If you don t get all the functions you want proceed with Option 3 Option 3 Some Channels Scrambled This hookup requires three coaxial jumpers with connectors a 1 into 2 splitter and an A or B switch box 1 Disconnect the cable from the cable box and attach it to the input line of the 1 into 2 splitter 2 Using a coaxial jumper reconnect one of the splitter outputs to the cable box s input that you just freed up 3 Using a second coaxial jumper connect the other splitter output to the A of the A or B switch 4 Using the cable box output line connect the cable box receptacle to the B of the A or B switch 5 Using a third coaxial jumper connect the output of the A or B switch to the IN FROM ANT of the VCR 6 Take the coaxial cable t
44. hm unbalanced Audio Input 316 mV rms 7 8 dB 47 kohm Audio Output 316 mV rms 7 8 dB 1 5 k ohm Video Recording S N Better than 46 dB SP better than 43 dB EP Horizontal Resolution S VHS mode 400 lines VHS mode 240 lines SP 230 lines EP Audio Response 50 Hz 10 kHz SP 100 Hz 6 kHz EP Audio S N Beiter than 43 dB SP better than 40 dB EP Hi Fi Audio Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic Range 90 dB Wow and Flutter Less than 0 005 WRMS Power Input AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption 29W nominal Cabinet Size 17 1 8 W x 3 7 8 H x 14 1 8 D 43 5 W x 9 9 H x 35 8 D cm Weight 13 4 Ibs 6 1 kg Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No 5860202 1 remote control unit Part No 5616521 2 AA batteries 1 audio video cable 1 S video cable 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 pT continental United States For ALASKA and HAWAII please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office Design and specifications subject to change without notice The VT S772a has an INPUT button not an AVX button The microphone can t actually connect to the VCR directly it must be attached to a receiver tape deck etc that is then connected to the audio inputs of the VCR The manual states that this setup option is on page 24 but the AUDIO MIX option is explained on page 25
45. i I To avoid recording only bits and pieces of different overlapping shows review your programming and delete those shows that are not essential Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus About VCR Plus This handy feature makes timed recordings a snap You don t need to enter the pT 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 daily newspaper Here s a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCodes next to each program te ek Te pg ll a Waumi dl Dabo d5 Thar Brg Figs ig Airde t Chahesn Caroi AT LOVE iiiir 4i DSS Bacal CAAA Min OF RSH HEGHTLIME CCH Ted Kopp aa 0 fan di ETAR TREK 60 iy age mee am Signe A Sapenehe Beccles Pots bo mee a ca y 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 remote control s memory This is called channel setup and you do it using the remote control 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 VCR Plus and PlusCode 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 f
46. information press CLOCK so that TRANS is flashing Correct the clock in the remote control Press CLOCK again and then press TRANS to transmit the corrected information to the VCR More About Channel Selections 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 2 on the First 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 In some areas channels cannot be switched when CATV1 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 pT 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 d
47. k and easy method of delayed recording You will use the remote control following a similar procedure for delayed recording outlined on page 47 See the section on Recording a Program page 41 for recording tips and programming priorities You set up the delayed recording using the remote control 1 Set the VCR CATV TV switch to VCR 2 Press VCR PLUS and bring up this display a 3 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 VCR PLUS twice and enter the correct one 4 Press ENTER and bring up this display If you accidentally enter a nonexistent PlusCode the remote display gives you an error message that disappears from the display in about a few seconds Ct a TCH 1 CH Lid a TRRHS toa 4 MONTH PM OFF Pii f i ne oe E aE PLUS COOE SP Remember if you are recording through a cable box the display will show the pT channel as 03 or 04 You also need to manually select the channel you wish to record on If you want to change the channel start time or stop time etc press CORRECT button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes and then enter the correct digit 5 Review the display to be sure everything is set as you want then press TRANS to store the information in the VCR s memory When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette
48. le Converters Number Cable Converters Number RCA 00 Hamlin 12 13 34 48 Oak 01 38 Zenith 14 42 Regency 02 Oak Sigma 16 Regency MGR 33 Tocom 17 21 49 50 Panasonic 03 27 39 Pioneer 18 20 Jerrold 04 05 15 23 24 25 Philips 19 29 40 36 45 46 47 30 Teknika 06 Scientific Atlanta 22 35 View Star 07 08 Magnavox 26 28 NSC 09 Warner Amex 44 Texcan 10 11 Universal 51 52 Macom 37 43 Unika 31 32 41 To operate the cable box once the remote is programmed for it Set VCR CATV TV switch to CATV and then press the button of the function you want Set VCR CATV TV switch to VCR to operate your VCR with the remote again 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 pT 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 Illustration To make this hookup you need to be familiar with the options on your stereo system Look at the back of your receiver Probably you have AUDIO IN and OUT jacks for a second tape deck labeled Tape 1 and 2 or AUX 1 and 2 Consult your stereo owner s manual for further information You will
49. lest 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 this process But first turn the TV and the VCR around so 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 three sets of these jacks i 60 __ _ e od 605 lf you have no jacks like these on your TV skip this step and proceed to Step 4 TV with Audio and Video Jacks lf you do find all three jacks on your TV you need a
50. n O to 9 Number buttons used for programming the timer 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 INPUT Used for recording from an auxiliary input such as a stereo system DISPLAY Used in on screen programming and indexing MONITOR Controls how the audio signal is processed by the VCR CLEAR Used for programming the timer MEMORY Used for indexing AUTO Lets you fine tune the picture automatically TRACKING Lets you fine tune the picture pT GO TO INDEX Used for marking and searching for specific tape location VCR 1 2 Device button lets you set the remote control to VCR1 or VCR2 SPECTRA SONIC Emphasizes the bass sound from the AUDIO OUT jacks 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 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 the dog Hold the remote so that it points at the VCR with nothing in the way Set to Wrong Device lt may be set to VCR2 when you re trying to control VCR1 To confirm that this is the case try setting VCR CATV TV switch to VCR and a function button like channel up or down If the remote does not work now you know that it s set to VCR2 To reset it to VCR1
51. na 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 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 service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all ser
52. nd not viewing through the VCR when the VCR CATV TV switch is set to VCR Turns off the audio until you press this button again when the VCR CATV TV switch is set to TV EJECT Unloads a cassette tape from the VCR LIGHT Illuminates key function buttons for a few seconds VCR CATV TV Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices pT 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 JOG SHUTTLE Turns Jog Shuttle function on and off Jog Dial Moves the tape forward one frame at a time Shuttle Dial Controls the videocassette s forward and reverse motion with one convenient dial TITLE LAST CH Used for title making and switching to the TV channel you were watching previously during the current viewing session Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Illustration door open VCR PLUS Used for VCR PLUS recording ENTER Used for VCR PLUS recording TRANS Transmits the information in the remote control to the VCR PROG Used for programming the timer 100 ENT Used to select the channels CORRECT Used for programming the timer CLOCK Used for clock setting GUIDE Brings up an on screen setup and programming guide the Easy Guide system MODE REMAIN Switches the VCR display TAPE SPEED Switches between standard play SP and extended play EP REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set o
53. 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 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 TAPE SPEED on the remote control to select SP or EP The EP setting gives you reasonable quality and a longer tape program Press INPUT on the remote control to turn the LINE L1 indicator on Press REC LENGTH on the VCR and start the stereo playing To stop recording press STOP To play back the recording rewind the tape and press PLAY With another VCR hooked up you can copy videotapes as need
54. ng 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 lt 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 dealer for the name of a 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 loca
55. ollowing the instructions in Initial Setup page 23 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 INITIAL SETUP ANTENNAS CABLE ANT gt AUTO CHAMWHEL SETTING ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL UCR CODING CWER1T gt MOUIE RETURN lt OM gt ENDLESS FLAY OFF gt AUTO D MEMO ZONH PRESS i DISPLAY FOR MORE TO END PRESS Fifi 1 e jj 5 7 A 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 amp 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 remote control 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 instructions 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
56. on 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 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 indicator on the VCR display pT 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 or noise About Videocassette Tapes Types The best thing you can do for your VCR is use the best quality tapes available This VCR uses S VHS or VHS tapes only which are the most common type Look for the S VHS or VHS mark on new or prerecorded tapes you buy Tapes are marked T 120 ST 120 T 160 or ST 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 ST 120 120 min 360 min T 160 ST 160 160 min 480 min You may ha
57. oose or inappropriate Review hookup directions and cannot be connections between VCR make correct firm connections viewed or and TV recorded Poor picture TV channel selector on the Set TV to channel 3 or 4 as quality proper channel correct for your area Set TV to noise during AUX or VIDEO if you have a playback direct video hookup Is TV correctly tuned Fine tune the TV Static lines through the Press the tracking control picture buttons to adjust tracking Noisy picture despite all Have video heads cleaned by a pT previous adjustments even qualified service technician when playing different cassettes No picture dur TV set to the correct video Set TV to channel 3 or 4 ing playback viewing channel Problem Things to Check Solution TV cannot be ls VCR remote control pro Follow instructions in Advanced operated by grammed for your TV Operations to program the the VCR s remote to send signals that your remote TV can recognize control Not all TV brands are compatible Is remote control set to Press the TV device button then control the TV press the button corresponding to the TV function you want Mechanical Has a loaded cassette been Nothing is wrong The tape sounds during stopped more than 5 protection mechanism is the STOP minutes working Eject the cassette if you are done viewing Otherwise no action is CESS Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout t
58. own 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 1 to bring up the First Initial Setup screen Item 3 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 Playback Choose between hi fi and linear modes by pressing AUDIO MONITOR on the remote control depending on your needs Montoe 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 When you set to HIFI L and R on the level meter in the VCR display will light Hi Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player It s 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 n
59. rding Hook up the two VCRs and the TV as shown on page 66 Connect the synchro cable from EDIT IN on VCR1 to EDIT IN OUT on VCR2 see page 1 Turn the power on both VCRs and the TV and select channel for VCR use Insert the cassette you want to copy into VCR2 set Al switch to SHARP play tape a little to adjust tracking on VCR2 Select mode display off on VCR2 Insert a cassette with its safety tab intact into VCR1 Press AVX to put it in LINE mode Programming Your Synchro Edit While aiming the remote control at the VCR press the GUIDE and then press 3 on the remote The following menu appears lt TD END PRESS PIS 1 Select the start point of the program that you want to copy You can locate the pT beginning of the program by using the shuttle dial PLAY REWIND or FAST FORWARD button 2 When you have located the start point of your edit press the SET TAPE SPEED button on the remote The current time counter is registered 3 Locate the end point of your edit using the shuttle dial PLAY REWIND or FAST FORWARD button then press SET TAPE SPEED on the remote control The current time counter is registered and you now have the start and end points for your edit 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each program segment up to six you want to copy Note To correct an error while programming press the CURSOR TRACKING up or down button to move the cursor to the incorrect counter reading Press CURSOR up for forw
60. rols the output level of headphones S VHS Select S VHS or normal VHS for recording IRT START Used for simplified delayed recording See USING THE INSTANT RECORDING TIMER section on page 43 REC LENGTH To begin recording Display Indicators Ol J gt 5 e 7 s 2 __ Recordi g ter REC Ll or L2 i a a i A ec ne j 4 l st a PP Fost Forward ws SWH a a OE I l V DUB jeo I J Lia Fame advance A DUB Audio Dubbing VER R Mode _ REM Tope Rerainin SAP Second Audio Program 1 160 T 160 Videotape SOENS EP Extended Play TRACKING Tracking SP stongdar iay o PROG gra AREG Revi SEE nm enn rstmaaeamienn COTS LOT eT anmenm 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 SELECT NUMBER fl To 1 INITIAL SETUP e PROGRAM REVIEW 3 SYNCHRO EDIT 70 END PRESS ars 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 your input is needed When you want to leave the Easy Guide System simply press GUIDE several times This will back you out to th
61. rresponding hookup option If you have any sort of cable box see the hookup options in Advanced Operations page 60 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 lf 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 upper 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 lower 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 gut ia Tw eee 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 you may have 300 ohm connectors like these In this case you
62. seconds before the program starts to make sure you catch the beginning frames 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 pT See About Videocassettes for more about preventing tape erasure Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While Recording To view what you are recording press VCR TV on the remote control 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 on the remote control 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 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
63. supplied three line audio video cable with bell RCA connectors like this 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 64 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 TV with S VIDEO Jack If you do find a S VIDEO jacko on your TV you need a supplied S video cable like this Connect the S VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the S VIDEO jack on the TV When you make the above connection you need not connect VIDEO IN and VIDEO OUT jack This direct S VIDEO input will give you the best picture 4 Hook Up the RF Signal Look at the back of your TV for a connector that looks like one of these and follow the co
64. tachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable card stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn pT 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of anten
65. tain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension use a polarized cord E D 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in
66. tion 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 the facing page covers the more common problems that new VCR owners encounter 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 Often Encountered Problems Problem Things to Check Solution No Power Power cord plugged in Connect the power cord to AC outlet Delayed Program set to the correct Reset the delayed recording If recording channel using VCR Plus check the does not work channel setup Program time and date set Reset the delayed recording correctly VCR power turned off Turn power off to activate the timer Safety tab removed from Put cellophane tape over the tab the videocassette area or use a videocassette with the safety tab intact Does not Safety tab removed from Put cellophane tape over the tab record when the videocassette area or use a videocassette with you press REC the safety tab intact TV program L
67. tions on display 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 CORRECT button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes on the display Then punch in the correct number Illogical times and dates won t be accepted lf you want to record from an external equipment press the INPUT button to select pT L1 or L2 instead of the channel number L1 is for recording from the rear AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks and L2 is for recording from the front AUDIO VIDEO IN jacks When everything is set as you want even though some items may still be flashing press TRANS while aiming the remote control to the VCR to program your settings into memory To preset additional recordings press PROG then repeat these steps Otherwise press CLOCK to return to clock display 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 Delayed Recording in Progress 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 intervie
68. trols 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 23 We ll show you how to program your local channels How the Remote Control Works Pressing a button on the remote control transmits an invisible beam of light infrared to a receiver at the left 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 cee a RAR gt GE EER IMF RAE FARSAN TEI Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Illustration door closed POWER Turns the VCR on and off F ADV Lets you advance the tape frame by frame PAUSE Temporarily stops the cassette from recording or playing Press PAUSE again to resume REW Rewinds the videotape F FWD Fast forwards the videotape TV VOL Increase or decrease the audio volume PLAY Starts playing a loaded videocassette STOP Stops a videocassette from playing recording pausing rewinding or anything it is doing TV VCR MUTE Switches between viewing through the VCR a
69. ve 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 tip 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 S VHS S VHS system has realized high resolution a horizontal resolution of 400 lines or more and high picture quality when compared to the standard VHS system Use a videocassette with an mark Cassettes with an mark can be recorded in both the S VHS and VHS formats When an tape is recorded in the VHS format press S VHS button on the VCR sot that the S VHS indicator in the VCR s display goes off You can use cassettes with a mark but the recording will be in the VHS format Tapes recorded in the S VHS format can be played only by recorders with an mark This VCR discriminates between the S VHS and VHS recording formats automatically in playback Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the VCR there is only one right way Most tapes show you
70. vicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition Relax Using a VC
71. wed 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 PROG to bring up the display WCRI Now fill in the blanks Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control Enter the start time by pressing 9 for PM and O 6 0 O for 6 o clock Enter the end time half past six as 06 30 The VCR automatically selects PM for yOu The display shows today s date so no changes are needed on that line If you want to record the daily or weekly program press 4 for DAILY or 7 for WEEKLY Press TAPE SPEED to switch to SP because you want the best quality picture for this recording Everything is as you want it so press TRANS while aiming the remote control to the VCR 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 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 2 for the PROGRAM REVIEW option This brings up the screen settings for Program 1 Keep pressing 2 to cy
72. when you are watching the music program MOVIE Select MOVIE when playing a prerecorded tape especially a movie SPECTRA OFF Select SPECTRA OFF when you do not want to emphasize the bass Picture Control You can adjust the played back picture by using the Al switch m m ALON AOL SHARP ECHN SHARP Select this position when using this VCR for playback when dubbing a tape to another VCR NORMAL Normally select this position Al ON Select this position when playing a rental tape Special Playback Effects Part of the fun of video watching is being able to stop the action and take a closer look or repeat a favorite scene You can view the tape in a variety of modes selected from the remote control 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 the screen jitters during PAUSE use the remote s TRACKING buttons to minimize tt To resume play press PLAY or PAUSE again Frame Advance While in PAUSE mode during playback press F ADV to view the video one frame ata time Press PLAY or PAUSE to resume play Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the F ADV button The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing Slow Motion pT To slow the playback sp
73. 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 a L oh E mm FROM ANT TO VCR Single 300 ohm flat wire ADAPTER FROM VHF ANT Separate UHF and VHF ADAPTER antenna wires both 300 ohm flat wire H FROM UHF ANT f in EM MD HI FROM VHF ANT TO VCR 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm ADAPTER 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 Now continue with the hookup 1 Using whichever adapter you have fit your antenna with attach that connector to the IN FROM ANT upper 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 lower jack on the back of the VCR 3 Use a second adapter to attach the other end of the
74. with the exception of the T 160 eight hour tape When the tape remaining feature is used the tape remaining display appears instead of the linear time counter or clock display both in the TV screen and the display on your VCR BRODE If your VCR is in the time counter or clock mode and you wish to use the tape remaining feature simply press the MODE REMAIN until the Tape Remaining is displayed Any time the tape speed is changed or when the tape has just started playing the system will recalculate the tape remaining Tape remaining using the T 160 eight hour If you are using a T 160 eight hour tape press the CLEAR T 160 on the remote control while the tape remaining display is being used The tape remaining will be Auto power off If when you are viewing a TV program the TV program finishes the VCR power will be turned off automatically after about 8 minutes This function does not operate if you select an external input Parent lock sacra E C Ce When MONITOR button and button 6 are pressed simultaneously the buttons on the VCR cannot be operated This prevents children from operating the VCR without their parents approval To release the lock press MONITOR button and button 6 simultaneously or press the POWER button on the remote control Setting the VCR to Record Later With the delayed recording feature you can set this VCR so that it automatically pT comes on and records programs whenever you lik
75. y 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 remote control to select the proper input channel for playback pT To Fine Tune the Picture Auto Tracking Pressing PLAY starts the auto tracking feature which adjusts the tuning to eliminate Static lines that may appear on the screen AUTO TRACKING Oe Manual Tracking scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote control Press either of the TRACKING buttons down Or up arrows until picture clears up After operating the tracking manually press AUTO TRACKING button on the remote control to reactivate auto tracking Rewinding the Tape When you are done watching a video you can rewind the tape automatically or manually If the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the video cassette If you press POWER while the tape is rewinding the power will shut off automatically after the tape has completely rewound Manual Rewind BAA pT Spectra Sonic Sounds You can emphasize the bass sound from the AUDIO OUT jacks during playback or TV viewing Every press of the SPECTRA SONIC button on the remote control changes the TV screen as follows oMUSIC e MOVIE SPECTRA OFF Teti WWII PECTRA O F J MUSIC Select MUSIC
76. you we ve concluded Must read sections containing important cautions for your family 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 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 pT 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 2 Re

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