Hitachi 55HDT51 Flat Panel Television User Manual
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1. _ FILL IN BLINKING SPACE TO END PRESS GUIDE Press the number buttons on the remote control to set the current time two digits for the hour and two for the minutes Then press 1 or 2 for AM or PM respectively For example if it is now 2 15 PM press 0 2 1 and 5 for hours and minutes and press 2 for PM Continue pressing buttons to set the date For example if today is July 8 1993 press 0 7 0 8 9 and 3 to get 07 08 98 When you re done press GUIDE twice to return to regular viewing Tips The item to be changed will blink on the screen as you go The clock uses the 12 hour system You set it for AM or PM An illogical time like 13 for the hour or 20 for the month will not be accepted A question mark displays instead of the illogical number If you press the wrong digit exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and recall the screen to enter the correct setup The day of the week is set automatically 26 Getting Started Initial Setup Getting Started Initial Setup cont pg 23 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 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 complete2. FAST FORWARD REWIND STOP EJECT CHANNEL UP HANNEL DOWN Turns VCR power on and off STOP EJECT Cancels any videotape action and when pressed a second time ejects tape PLAY Play the loaded videotape DISPLAY Shows time channel and status indicators CHANNEL Up and down arrows for selecting channels REC IRT To begin recording F FWD Fast forwards the videotape REW Rewinds the videotape Display Indicators Watch for these signs and symbols that let you know that the VCR is responding to your instructions Second Audio Program Extended Play rd Hi Fi Tape Playing Go Cassette Loaded EP REC Recording SP 4 4 Rewind STEREO gt Fast Forward C c Playback MEM Pause Slow Motion Play VR VCRMode Standard Play Receiving Stereo Broadcast Programmed to Record Later Signal Being Received Through Audio Video Input Jacks on Back of Unit 22 Getting Started Controls Getting Started Controls cont pg 19 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 HELLO AM HITACHI S EASY GUIDE SYSTEM SELECT LANGUAGE 1 ENGLISH 2 FRANCAIS 3 ESPANOL TO START PRESS GUIDE You may view
3. TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Video Deck VT F370A Owner s Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features VHS hi fidelity sound in playback Automatic tape head cleaning Up to 8 delayed recording programs Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Cable compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner Remote control for use with your VCR and TV and cable converter All basic playback functions on the VCR On screen programming guide Multi channel TV sound MTS HITACHI HOME HITACHI SALES HITACHI HSC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION CANADA INC AMERICA INC OF HAWAII INC 3300 Trans Canada Hwy 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd 3219 Koapaka Street Pointe Claire Quebec Norcross GA 30093 Honolulu HI 96819 H9R1B1 CANADA Tel 404 279 5600 Tel 808 836 3621 Tel 514 697 9150 P4707953 Hitachi Ltd 1993 Printed in Malaysia KM F N TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Read This First TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage
4. 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 30 Basic Operations Basic Operations Practice starting and stopping a video you ve rented play it through see how it automatically rewinds Get a blank tape and try recording a TV show Then you ll know how to use the VCH when you need to or where in the manual to find the instructions you forgot Let s go Viewing a Videocassette To play Back a Recorded Tape a gE 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 of the TV s remote control 3 Press PLAY to start the tape 4 Press STOP to end play If the safety tab has been removed and if you have set the MOVIE RETURN function to ON the tape automatically begins to play when you insert it 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 auxiliary video input feature and if the TV and VCR have a direct video to video hookup If this is the case do not select channel 3 or 4 Instead Press the AUX or VIDEO but
5. Press GUIDE twice then press 1 to bring up the Initial Setup screen INITIAL SETUP 1 ANTENNA CABLE lt gt 2 AUTO CHANNEL SETTING 3 ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL 4 VCR CODING lt VCR1 gt 5 MOVIE RETURN lt ON gt 6 AUDIO PLAYBACK lt HIFI gt 7 STEREO MONO lt STEREO gt 8 SECOND AUDIO lt OFF gt TO END PRESS GUIDE 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 They come up on the VCR every time the power goes out for more than 5 seconds for example during a storm or when you unplug the VCR Look at each item to see if it matches your own setup To change a Setting press the button that has the same number as that item This will cycle you through several options When everything is set up as you want press GUIDE again to back out of the Easy Guide System You need to set items 1 and 2 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 24 Getting Started Initial Setup Getting Started Initial Setup cont pg 21 Here is what the options mean 1 ANTENNA CABLE Press 1 to select the type of receiving setup you have ANT 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 chann
6. TV Turns off the audio until you press Mute again VOLUME SLOW Increase or decrease the audio volume and plays back in adjustable slow motion REW _ Rewinds the videotape PLAY Starts playing a loaded videocassette STOP Stops a videocassette from playing recording pausing rewinding or anything it is doing GUIDE Brings up an on screen setup and programming guide the Easy Graphic Menu SPEED Switches between standard play SP and extended play EP AVX Used for recording from an auxiliary input such as a stereo system INDEX Used for marking and searching for specific tape locations LAST CHANNEL TO CONTROL TV Switches to the channel you watched previously during the current viewing session CHANNEL Top button switches to the next higher channel bottom button switches to the next lower channel For these to operate you must have preset your channels REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to Press REC and PLAY at the same time F FWD Fast forwards the videotape PAUSE Temporarily stops the cassette from recording or playing Press PAUSE again or PLAY to resume F ADV Lets you advance the tape frame by frame CLEAR Used in on screen programming and indexing DISPLAY Used in on screen programming and indexing TRACKING Lets you fine tune the picture 0109 Number buttons used in on screen programming Can also be used to change channels Simply press 2 or 3 digits for the channel you want such as
7. VCR is fairly self servicing but you ll want to keep an eye on a few things as you go In addition you may sometimes have troubles with your VCR We offer some suggestions for care to prevent problems ways to troubleshoot and places to contact when you cannot solve the problems yourself Routine Cleaning Head Cleaning The heads are tiny mechanisms in the VCR that pick up the video signal as a videotape passes over them In time a residue of electromagnetic dust builds up on the heads because of contact with the tape This dust interferes with the signal being picked up Your Hitachi VCR automatically cleans the video heads whenever a cassette is loaded or ejected and when a cassette is already inside the VCR when you turn the power off It also self cleans during fast forward and reverse play You will hear a mechanical sound during auto head cleaning Even with the auto head cleaning system dirt can build up on the heads If the picture is blurry during playback or is occasionally interrupted or blanks out try playing different cassettes to see whether you get the same picture problems If the picture problems persist the heads may need to be cleaned professionally Consult your VCR dealer for the name of trained service technician near you Periodic Maintenance Your Hitachi VCR is a precision electro mechanical device which requires professional maintenance after a period of normal use Usually no maintenance other than head clean
8. down arrow JVC 100 ENT Sharp LAST CH Controlling the TV Once programmed the VCR s remote control is ready to control the TV First press TV to change to the TV function mode then press the button of the TV function that you want For example press TV and the CHANNEL up arrow and the TV station will change to the next higher station Press VCR1 or VCR2 on respective mode 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 45 Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups Hooking Up Cable 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 channel signals are scrambled unscrambled or
9. 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 by using this manual and get to know Hitachi We appreciate your business Read This First IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions 2 Retain Instruction The
10. in Advanced Operations page 42 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 13 Getting Started Getting Started Hookups cont pg 11 If you have been watching the TV in your home before getting the VCR you will already have a round wire attached to your TV Otherwise look for a cable connection coming in through the wall from outside If you find this connection remember to call your local cable company to start the service 1 If still hooked up to your TV unscrew the round wire from the 75 ohm connector on your television Otherwise take the wire that comes in from the wall 2 Screw this round wire into the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of your VCR 3 Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR slide on either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR 4 Connect the other end of the same cable onto the 75 ohm antenna input on your TV where you first disconnected the TV in step 1 Capabilities With this hookup you should now be able to perform all the basic functions provided by this equipment 14 Getting Started Getting Started Hookups cont pg 12 External or Internal 300 Ohm Antenna If you have either an external or internal rabbit ears antenna rather than cable you may have 300 ohm connectors like these In this cas
11. 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 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other Sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Perio
12. supplied with your VCR connect either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR 3 Use a second adapter to attach the other end of the 75 ohm connector back into the TV where you first disconnected the antenna FROM VCR 8 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 16 Getting Started Getting Started Hookups cont pg 14 6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control requires two fresh AA batteries On the back of the remote a plastic cover slides off in the direction shown by the arrow Remove this cover and install the batteries matching the plus end of each battery with the plus mark on the remote 7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel 3 4 SWITCH 5 HT Turn the power on to both the TV and the VCR and look for a switch on the back of the VCR Set the switch to 3 or 4 whichever is not a commercial channel in your area Your basic hookup is now complete When you re ready to try hooking up a second VCR or a video camera for a complete home entertainm
13. the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds This function works only in PLAYBACK mode not in RECORDING mode 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 If the screen jitters during PAUSE use the remote s TRACKING buttons to minimize it see Manual Tracking To resume play press PAUSE again 32 Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback cont pg 29 Frame Advance While in PAUSE mode during playback press 9 button to view the video one frame at a time Press PAUSE to resume play Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the FRAME ADVANCE button The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing Slow Motion To slow the playback speed to exactly the pace you want press PLAY VCR1 or VCR2 on respective mode then press one of the VOLUME SLOW buttons Press VOLUME SLOW V to slow down press VOLUME SLOW 4 amp to speed up The more times you press the slower or faster the slow motion If
14. to prevent recording over what is there See About Videocassette Tapes for more about preventing tape erasure 37 Basic Operations Recording cont pg 34 Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While Recording To view what you are recording press VCR TV so that the VCR is selected the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR s display You ll want to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you re recording what you think you are To Watch One Program While Recording Another Once you have set the VCR for recording press VCR TV Now you will be viewing through your TV only Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote if it s programmed to control your television see Advanced Operations The recording will continue as set on the VCR If a preset timed recording starts up while you are watching the TV you ll hear the cassette as it clicks on and see the recording indicator light up on the VCR display You can check on the recording by pressing VCR TV again This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR you ll see the program you are recording To Skip Commercials When a commercial comes on that you don t want to record simply press PAUSE on the remote control The VCR will stop recording Press PAUSE again to continue recording when you see the commercial is over If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape To Chang
15. 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 n 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 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 4 Read This First Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi product You ve chosen the best VCH for you and we want to help you make the most of your purchase Please take time to become familiar with this manual and how it is set up Keep it handy for future reference too To guide you we ve concluded Must read sections containing important cautions for your
16. 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 29 Getting Started Videotapes Getting Started Videotapes cont pg 26 Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the VCR there is only one right way Most tapes show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first ARROW TOWARD V ABEL SIDE UP Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR You will feel the VCR take it in When the cassette is all the way in the VCR powers up automatically and a TAPE IN indicator shows on the display It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed and if you have set the MOVIE RETURN function to ON To remove the cassette simply press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR If the tape is playing press STOP EJECT once to stop the tape and a second time to eject it Now you can take the cassette out and put it away Tape Storage Store your videocassettes in their jackets and in an upright position like books in a bookshelf away from any magnetic sources Resist the temptation to leave them lying flat on top of the VCR Tapes will last longer
17. 0 and 6 for channel 6 or 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124 VCR TV Switches between viewing through the VCR and not viewing through the VCR 20 Getting Started Controls Getting Started Controls cont pg 17 When the Remote Doesn t Work Right Check out these possibilities Low Battery If 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 child the dog Hold the remote so that it points at the VCR with nothing in the way Set to Wrong Device It may be set to VCR2 when you re trying to control VCR1 To confirm that this is the case try pressing VCR2 and a function button like channel up or down If the remote works now you know that it s set to VCR2 To reset it to VCR1 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 If 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 21 Getting Started Controls Getting Started Controls cont pg 18 VCR Controls RECORD POWER POWER PLAY
18. 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 in the same place where you removed the cable line CABLE BOX E FROM CABLE COMPANY CUP On 4 0D 5 7 Check the TV VCR functions If you don t get all the functions you want precede with Option 2 Option 2 Channels Unscrambled 1 Remove the cable company s cable line from the back of the cable box that goes to your TV Connect it to the IN FROM ANT lower jack on the back of the VCR 2 Using the 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied with the 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 in the same place where you removed the cable line 2 CABLE BOX VCR I 1 O FROM CABLE 0 dr ti 47 Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups cont pg 44 Check all the TV and VCR functions If you don t get all the functions you want precede 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 ca
19. CR Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing Consider VCR1 the recording VCR and VCR2 VT F370A the playback VCR You will play a tape on VCR2 and record it on VCR1 To begin copying Insert the videotape you wish to record in VCR2 Insert a blank or erasable tape with the safety tab intact into VCR1 Press AVX on VCR1 the LINE indicator will display 51 Advanced Operations Second VCR 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 52 Advanced Operations Second VCR Advanced Operations Second VCR cont pg 50 Copying Tapes From A Camcorder If you would like to copy a video tape shot in your camcorder onto your VCR here s how to do it Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to your VCR see diagram below Camcorder Hookup Illustration Press the AVX button on the VCRs remote control so that the L Line indicator appears in the VCR display Press REC IRT on the VCR to start recording Press PLAY on your camcorder to start copying your tape Information on Audio Hookup If your camcorder is only capable of monaural output one audio jack connect it to the AUDIO IN L input on the front of the VCR 33 VCR Care and Servicing VCR Care and Servicing The
20. Only when the power goes out for more than 1 hour you do need to preset the channels again 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 Once channels are preset you can use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to move through the active channels Or you can press the number buttons to move quickly between channels that are far apart Removing Channels You may not want to keep all the stations the auto programmer selects since you may prefer to have only a few favorite channels in the tuner s memory Or you may want to delete from memory a weak or unused channel that the tuner picked up Erased channels cannot be selected by the up and down CHANNEL buttons but can still be selected by using the numbered buttons 0 to 9 and 100 ENT Adding Channels Occasionally the auto programming may skip an active channel because the antenna was pointed in the wrong direction or the channel had a weak signal or was off the air at the time of programming Or you may change your mind about a channel you removed from memory To Add or Erase Channels Press GUIDE then press 4 to bring up the Initial Setup screen Item 8 lets you add or delete channels Use the number buttons to ent
21. a combination Your cable company can tell you more about this After each hookup power up the VCR and the TV Use the Initial Setup screen page 20 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 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 If 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 46 Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups cont pg 43 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 lower jack on the back of the VCR
22. ads 4 video heads 2 for SP 2 for EP 2 hi fi audio heads 1 full track audio video erase head 1 combination head for control track audio erase and record play 3 heads single housing Tape Speed 33 35mm sec SP 16 67mm sec LP playback only 11 12mm sec EP Tape Width 12 7 mm RF Output Channel 3 or 4 HF Input UHF VHF 75 ohm Tuning Range VHF LOW CH 2 6 bAMHz 88MHz VHF MID CH 5 1 and A I 90MHz 174MHz CATV VHF HIGH CH 7 18 174MHz 216MHz VHF SUPER CH J W 216MHz 300MHz CATV VHF HYPER CH W 1 W 28 300MHz 468MHz CATV CH 14 69 W 29 W 84 470MHz 806MHz Video Input 1 2 Vp p 75ohm unbalanced Video Output 1 Vp p 75ohm unbalanced Audio Input 316mV rms 7 8dB 50 kohm Audio Output Video Recording S N Horizontal Resolution Audio Response 316mV rms 7 8dB 1 5 kohm Better than 45dB SP better than 40dB EP 240 lines SP 220 lines LP playback only 230 lines EP 50Hz 10kHZ SP 100Hz 6 2 EP Audio S N Better than 43dB SP better than 40dB 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 AC120V 60Hz Power Consumption 28W nominal Cabinet Size 14 15 16 W x 3 1 4 H x 12 11 16 D 38 0cm W x 8 2cm H x 32 3cm D Weight 11 7 lbs 5 3 kg Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No 5861141 1 remote control unit Part No 5616491 2 AA batteries For
23. all the on screen instructions in English French or Spanish When you first set up your VCR it will be set to English Press numbers 2 or 3 for the other language options Now press GUIDE a second time This takes you to the main menu of setup tasks SELECT NUMBER 1 TO 7 INITAL SETUP CLOCK SET ONE TIME RECORDING DAILY RECORDING WEEKLY RECORDING PROGRAM REVIEW PROBLEM GUIDE TO END PRESS GUIDE 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 the normal TV viewing screen If you don t press any button for a while the VCR will switch you back to an earlier screen or to regular TV viewing 23 Getting Started Initial Setup Getting Started Initial Setup Setup for First Time Operation Before you use your VCR to watch or record from your TV you need to tell the VCR whether your TV uses cable or antenna input and let it program itself to receive your TV s channels It s also a good idea to set the clock so you can do timed recording later With your TV and VCR hooked up turn them both on and follow these steps using the remote control Initial Setup Options GUIDE GUIDE 1 a e
24. 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 twice then press 6 for the PROGRAM REVIEW option This brings up the screen settings for the first program Keep pressing 6 to cycle through all the programs you have preset To remove a program press CLEAR The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu 42 Basic Operations Recording Basic Operations Recording cont pg 39 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 If the overlapping programs start at the same time the VCR records in order that they were programmed If the shows are all scheduled to start at 7 AM the VCR starts with the first program at 7 AM and switches to what remains of the second program when the first program is done recording and so on Prog 1 Prog 2 Prog 3 Prog 4 Shows with Different Starting Times By Earliest Program If the pr
25. ble 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 input of the VCR 6 Take the coaxial cable that is still connected to the television and hook it to the output 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 48 Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups cont pg 45 Option 4 If 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 40 Hold down the CATV button and press the number of your brand of cable box shown in the chart If that button combination does not work or if your brand is not on the chart just go through al
26. d 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS cont pg 7 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead po
27. delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System Press GUIDE twice then press number buttons 3 4 or 5 for ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING Follow the flashing instructions on screen to complete the programming The programs are identified by numbers from 1 to 8 Remember to press 0 before single digit channel numbers times and dates for example 0 and 6 for channel 6 After you enter the channel and time the VCR automatically shows the current date or the next date whichever is most logical Leave the date as it comes up or enter new digits for the month and day You can correct any item entered as you go by pressing the CLEAR button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes on the screen Then punch in the correct number Illogical times and dates won t be accepted When everything is set as you want even though some items may still be flashing press GUIDE to program your settings into memory To preset additional recordings repeat these steps Otherwise press GUIDE to return to the regular TV Screen Don t forget to load a videocassette to record on Your delayed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR When the power is off the delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed To Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress Press POWER and then immediately within 10 seconds pre
28. dically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 eat ER 07 T T te 11 Pd ant eo pase p m p LAM 5 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool an
29. e you will need special adapters to make the 75 ohm round wire connection shown below You may already have one on your TV 1 Remove the antenna line from the back of your TV if it is already connected there or take it from where it comes in on the wall 2 Considering the three pictures below determine which adapter you will need to hook it into your VCR If you have Use this adapter 6 Z Me FROM ANT TO VCR ADAPTER Single 300 ohm flat wire FROM UHF ANT fn A gt _ ye m M Zm n FROM VHF ANT TO VCR Separate UHF and VHF ADAPTER antenna wires both 300 ohm flat wire FROM UHF ANT 078 FROM ANT 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm ADAPTER round VHF 15 Getting Started Getting Started Hookups cont pg 13 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 jack on the back of the VCR 2 Using the 75 ohm cable
30. e 5 seconds is up press DISPLAY a second time to see just the counter It will stay on the Screen Press DISPLAY a third time to see the counter on the VCR display as well Press DISPLAY a fourth 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 Marking with the Time Counter If there is one part of the video that you know you are going to want to return to you can set the time counter to memorize that spot Begin in either STOP or PLAY mode Press DISPLAY twice to show the counter on the TV screen Begin recording or playing back a tape Notice the counter remains on the screen At the point that you want to go back to press CLEAR This resets the counter to 0 00 00 Press STOP when you are done recording or playing back the tape 34 Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback cont pg 31 Press DISPLAY again and an will display below the counter on the TV screen This indicates that the counter s memory function is engaged Now when you rewind the tape it will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter Notice it moves just past the marker and then back to it Press PLAY to watch the tape from that preselected spot Press DISPLAY to take the counter display off The spot is still in memory until you set a new one or until the tape is ejected Jump Forward or Backward with INDEX Using
31. e 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 If you want to leave an index mark wher eyou began recording a different show you need to press STOP instead of PAUSE Then switch stations and press REC and PLAY on the remote control at the same time to resume recording 38 Basic Operations Recording Basic Operations Recording cont pg 35 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 32 You create the index mark every time you begin recording by pressing REC and PLAY at the same time or REC IRT To leave an index mark between shows simply press STOP at the end of each show then press REC and PLAY at the same time or REC IRT 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 of the recording To Record a Second Audio Program SAP Some s
32. els 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 automatically rewind eject and turn off the power when the movie is over and no prerecorded signals exist Options are lt ON gt and lt OFF gt 6 AUDIO PLAYBACK Press 6 to control how the audio signal is processed by the VCR Options are HIFI and LINEAR 7 STEREO MONO Press 7 to control how the audio signal is recorded and sent to the TV Options are lt STEREO gt and lt MONO gt 8 SECOND AUDIO Press 8 when you are ready to record a second audio program Options are lt OFF gt and lt ON gt 25 Getting Started Initial Setup Getting Started Initial Setup cont pg 22 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 5 seconds When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage the clock display will read GUIDE GUIDE 2 m To clock press GUIDE twice then press 2 to bring up the Clock Set screen CLOCK SET TIME MONTH DAY YEAR DATE
33. ement 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 Basic Recording Steps i ES cal x 1 Load the videocassette into the VCR The power comes on automatically when the tape is fully inserted 2 Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 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 To begin recording press REC and PLAY on the remote control at the same time or REC IRT on the VCR Start recording at least 10 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
34. ent system see Advanced Operations Now turn the TV and VCR back around facing you and begin your quick tour of the controls page 15 17 Getting Started Controls Getting Started Controls Quick Tour of the Controls Study these pictures carefully to learn about the buttons and controls that you ll need for everyday operation Various controls are explained throughout this manual as they are needed but now is a good time to get familiar with their locations Most of the time you ll be directing the VCR from the remote control but there are some controls on the VCR that will come in handy too When you re familiar with these basic controls proceed to Initial Setup page 20 We ll show you how to program your local channels and set the clock to make your VCR fully functional How the Remote Control Works Pressing a button on the remote control transmits an invisible beam of light infrared to a receiver at the right front of the VCR When using the remote aim the front end toward the VCR and make sure nothing such as a coffee table or your dog is blocking the path of the infrared beam 18 Getting Started Controls INFRARED RECEIVER 19 Getting Started Controls Getting Started Controls cont pg 16 Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Illustration POWER Turns the VCR on and off VCR1 TV CATV VCR2 Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of four devices MUTE TO CONTROL
35. eo viewing channel Set TV to channel 3 or 4 TV cannot be operated by the VCR s remote Is VCR remote control programmed for your TV Follow instructions in Advanced Operations to program the remote to send signals that your TV can recognize Not all TV brands are compatible Is remote control set to control the TV Press the TV device button then press the button corresponding to the TV function you want Mechanical sounds during the STOP Has a loaded cassette been stopped more than 5 minutes Nothing is wrong The tape protection mechanism is working Eject the cassette if you are done viewing Otherwise no action is necessary 56 Care and Servicing Problems 57 Care and Servicing Problems Care and Servicing Problems cont pg 54 Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada For the location nearest you call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers In the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 You must state your zip code when calling In Canada QUEBEC 418 681 7719 MONTREAL 514 697 9150 TORONTO 416 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 526 7881 58 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Recording Rotary two head helical scan azimuth recording Video NTSC color EIA standard Cassette VHS type He
36. er the channel you want to change then press STOP to delete it or press PLAY to add it 27 Getting Started Initial Setup Getting Started Initial Setup cont pg 24 Caution After a Power Failure If a power failure lasting for more than 5 seconds occurs reset the clock and perform the AUTO CHANNEL SETTING found in the INITIAL SET UP menu Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback Choose between hi fi and linear modes depending on your needs HIFI is the preferred setting because it works for all tapes whether they were recorded in hi fi or linear modes If the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio try the LINEAR option When you set the option to HIFI hi fi tapes will play in high fidelity and non hi fi tapes will play in linear mode Stereo vs Mono Sound When you select the STEREO option your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sound When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo you ll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for both stereo and mono broadcasts It is also necessary for recording a second audio program SAP When you select MONO sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo Use the MONO setting when the stereo signal is not strong enough for quality reception for example when there is signal drift or noise Hi Fi Sound Choose between hi fi and linear modes depending on your needs Hi Fi s
37. h 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 AVX on the remote control to turn the LINE indicator on Press REC IRT on the VCR and start the stereo playing To stop recording press STOP To play back the recording rewind the tape and press PLAY 50 Advanced Operations Second VCR Advanced Operations Second VCR Integrating a Second VCR With another VCR hooked up you can copy videotapes as needed and you can ge
38. he remote for your TV Every TV that comes with a remote control is set up to detect certain infrared signals You need to program the VCR s remote control to send signals that your TV will recognize and respond to Here s what to do Programming the Remote Control Turn the television on any channel is okay Aim the VCR s remote control at your TV set Hold down the TV button not the VCR TV button while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart page 41 For example if you have an RCA television press TV and 0 at the same time If this button combination sends a signal that matches your TV the channel will change on the TV and you ll know the remote is set to control the television 44 Advanced Operations Remote Control of TV cont pg 41 If that button combination does not change the TV channel go through the whole list of button combinations one by one until you find one that does change your TV channel Also if your brand of TV is not listed in the chart try all the number buttons One of them may work for you If the TV channel still doesn t change after going through all the button combinations listed it is likely that you will not be able to program this remote control for your TV TV Brands Press TV and This Number Hitachi 1 Zenith 2 Sony 3 Magnavox 4 Sanyo 5 Gold Star 1 6 Toshiba 7 Gold Star 2 8 NEC 9 RCA 0 Panasonic CHANNEL up arrow Mitsubishi n CHANNEL
39. information about how to obtain these accessories please call TOLL FREE 1 800 448 2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States For ALASKA and HAWAII please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office 59 SPECIFICATIONS Design and specifications subject to change without notice Coaxial Cable Remote Control Unit Part No 5861141 Part No 5616202 60
40. ing is required during the warranty period unless the VCR is used either heavily or infrequently Defective parts are covered during the warranty period but normal maintenance is your responsibility Consult your VCR service center to find out what they recommend as normal maintenance based on your location how you use the VCR and the age of the machine 54 VCR Care and Servicing Care and Servicing cont pg 52 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 You can also consult the problem guide in your on screen Easy Guide System To bring up the screen press GUIDE twice then press 7 VCR WILL NOT RECORD IS TAPE IN VCR IS SAFETY TAB ON TAPE IS TAPE REWOUND IS PROGRAMMING CORRECT IS VCR POWER TURNED OFF AFTER PROGRAMMING IS CLOCK SET CORRECTLY TO NEXT PRESS GUIDE If none of these troubleshooting aids help you solve the problem then see your Hitachi service center 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 untrai
41. l the button combinations until you find the one that works best Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number Jerrold 1 1 Jerrold 2 Jerrold 3 Hamlin Zenith Scientific Atlanta Pioneer N O A PD Philips To operate the cable box once the remote is programmed for it Press CATV and then the button of the function you want Press VCR to operate your VCR with the remote again 49 Advanced Operations Stereo System Advanced Operations Stereo System Integrating Your Stereo System There are several reasons to consider hooking up your stereo system with your TV and VCR If your TV does not have stereo you can get stereo quality from your VCR by hooking it to your stereo receiver Even if your TV does have stereo you can get better sound by taking advantage of your stereo s better speakers You can record stereo audio on your VCR for longer play times or use the VCR as an extra tape deck for dubbing Hookup Stereo System Hookup 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 Advanced Operations Stereo System cont 47 AUDIO IN and OUT jacks second tape deck labeled 1 and 2 or AUX 1 and 2 Consult your stereo owner s manual for further information You will need two audio cables the kind with two color coded plugs on each end for left and right audio channels Wit
42. like this pe gt 22 p f Te s M d If you find a video jack and only one audio jack your TV is probably monaural You can purchase a two line audio video cable but the three line is handy in case you get a stereo TV later 12 Getting Started Getting Started Hookups cont pg 10 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 46 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 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 corresponding hookup option If you have any sort of cable box see the hookup options
43. ned user To be safe refer service problems to qualified service personnel 55 Care and Servicing Problems Care and Servicing Problems OFTEN ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK SOLUTION No Power Power cord plugged in Connect the power cord to AC outlet Delayed recording does Program set to the Reset the delayed not work correct channel recording Program time and date Reset the delayed set correctly recording VCR power turned off Turn power off to activate the timer Does not record when you press REC and PLAY at the same time Safety tab removed from the videocassette Put cellophane tape over the tab area or use a videocassette with safety tab intact TV program cannot be viewed or recorded Loose or inappropriate connections between VCR and TV Review hookup directions and make correct firm connections Poor picture quality noise during playback TV channel selector on the proper channel Set TV to channel 3 or 4 as correct for your area Set TV or AUX or VIDEO have a direct video hookup Is TV correctly tuned Fine tune the TV Static lines through the picture Press 1 or 4 button to adjust tracking Noisy picture despite all previous adjustments even when playing different cassettes Have video heads cleaned by a qualified service technician No picture during playback TV set to the correct vid
44. ograms 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 Prog 1 genua Prog 3 Prog 2 Prog 1 Prog 4 To avoid recording only bits and pieces of different overlapping shows review your programming and delete those shows that are not essential 43 Advanced Operations Remote Control of TV Advanced Operations Remote Control of TV 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 until you change the batteries This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the VCR as long as your TV comes with a remote control This feature comes in handy you don t have to juggle two remotes The remote control is compatible with the fourteen makes of TV s listed below but don t be alarmed if yours is not on our list You may still be able to program t
45. ound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player Its dynamic range of over 9088 will record either stereo or monaural broadcasts with the highest quality possible Linear sound on the other hand will record monaural sound using the same format as a non hi fi VCR Stereo programs are recorded in hi fi on both the left and right channels and also recorded on the linear track as monaural 28 Getting Started Videotapes Getting Started Videotapes About Videocassette Tapes Types The best thing you can do for your VCR is use the best quality tapes available This VCR uses VHS tapes only which are the most common type Look for the VHS mark on new or prerecorded tapes you buy Tapes are marked either T 120 or T 160 which signifies how many minutes of programming they can hold at standard recording speed SP To get the best quality picture record at standard speed But if you want to get more on a tape and are less concerned about the quality set the VCR for extended play EP Tape Capacities at Different Speeds TYPES RECORDING TIME SP EP T 120 120 min 360 min T 160 160 min 480 min You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed You Hitachi VCR does not record at this speed but it can play cassettes that were recorded in LP mode No special setting is required for playback Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure A safety tab is located on the front left edge of every videotape next to the label Break this tab off if
46. rch 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 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 If this is the program you were looking for press PLAY to resume normal playback If this is not the program you want don t press anything After 15 seconds the VCR will move to the next mark and play a part of that program The VCR will continue searching until you press STOP or reach the end of the tape When you find the program you want and press PLAY the VCR returns to PLAY mode To stop the index search before an index mark is reached press STOP If there are no index marks on the tape the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end 36 Basic Operations Recording Basic Operations Recording 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 19 and the basics about videocassettes and VCR safety Copyright Infring
47. ss the STOP STOP EJECT button use buttons on the remote or VCR as you wish An Example Let s say you were interviewed today by a local TV reporter You re eager to see yourself on the evening news tonight The news comes on channel 8 at 6 O clock but you ve got a meeting scheduled during that time Luckily you just purchased this Hitachi VCR Press GUIDE twice press 3 to bring up the screen for One Time recording 41 Basic Operations Recording Basic Operations Recording cont pg 38 PROGRAM 1 ONE TIME CH START TIME END TIME eem START DATE TAPESPEED EP FILL IN BLINKING SPACE PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT TO END PRESS GUIDE Now fill in the blanks Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control Enter the start time by pressing 0 6 0 and 0 for 6 o clock Then press 2 for Enter the end time half past six as 06 30 The VCR automatically selects PM for you The screen shows today s date so no changes are needed on that line Press TAPE SPEED to switch to SP because you want the best quality picture for this recording Everything is as you want it so press GUIDE to set the program in memory Insert a videocassette and power off the VCR Check for the delayed recording indicator on the VCR s display Prepare to admire yourself on the evening news Reviewing What You Have Programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset and if you need to clear out
48. t 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 10 Getting Started Getting Started Relax Using a VCR is very straightforward This sections explains how to hookup the VCR q
49. t fancy with multimedia programming For this discussion we refer to the model VT F370A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCR1 Hookup To hook up a second VCR you need A video cord with a single jack on each end and An audio cord with two jacks on each end or A three way cord that has both audio and video jacks Study the back of VCR2 VT F370A 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 Second VCR Hookup Illustration Advanced Operations Second VCR cont pg 49 To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control If the second VCR that you ve hooked up is also a Hitachi you can set your remote to operate both VCRs Press GUIDE twice then press 1 to bring up the Initial Setup screen The default setting on the Initial Setup screen is VCR1 for when you only have one VCR running Press 4 to set VCR CODE to VCR2 Press the VCR2 button on the remote before pressing GUIDE to exit the Initial Setup screen With this setting the remote control can now operate boty VCRs To switch control from one to the other simply press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote Remember to aim the remote at the selected V
50. tations 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 twice then press 1 to bring up the Initial Setup screen Press 8 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 IRT button on the VCR will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting Follow the steps 1 through 5 on Basic Recording Steps on page 33 After the recording has started press the REC IRT button again to indicate the recording time on the display You can set the recording time length which increases by intervals of 30 minutes one hour one and half hours two hours three hours and four hours i e 0 30 1 00 1 30 2 00 3 00 4 00 by continually pressing the REC IRT button While you are recording the time remaining is shown in the display At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will then automatically stop and the VCR will turn itself off To stop recording while in the IRT mode press the POWER button and then press the STOP button this can be done either on the VCR or with the remote con
51. 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 INDEX to bring up the Set Go To Time screen SET GO TO TIME TIME INDEX PRESS F FWD OR REWIND TO START SCAN AND PLAY TO END PRESS INDEX 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 in a 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 35 Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback cont pg 32 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 and PLAY buttons on the remote control at the same time or the REC IRT button on the VCR while recording For more on how this gets recorded see the section on Recording a Program page 33 This VCR s indexing system is based on the VHS Index Sea
52. ton on the TV s remote control to select the proper input channel for playback 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 3l Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback cont pg 28 Manual Tracking Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote control Press VCR1 or VCR2 on respective mode then press either of the TRACKING buttons down or up arrows until picture clears up After operating the tracking manually eject the tape and reinsert it 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 rewinds the video cassette you press POWER while the tape is rewinding the power will shut off automatically after the tape has completely rewound Manual Rewind 1i Press STOP and REW The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press STOP EJECT on the VCR to release the tape Automatic Rewind Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed and you set the MOVIE RETURN function to ON during initial setup the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette eject it and turn off the power when it reaches
53. trol within 10 seconds 39 Basic Operations Recording Basic Operations Recording cont pg 36 Setting the VCR to Record Later With the delayed recording feature you can set this VCR so that it automatically comes on and records programs whenever you like without your being around You can record a program one time only or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once 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 40 Basic Operations Recording Basic Operations Recording cont pg 37 Delayed Recording Steps You set up the
54. uick 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 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 If 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 simplest hookups first and then present several variations to suit specific needs Be a
55. ware 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 11 Getting Started Getting Started Hookups cont pg 9 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 If your TV is a fairly recent model you probably have both audio and video jacks Look on the back of your TV for three jacks possibly color coded yellow white and red They will be labeled something like IN L and R AUDIO IN or VIDEO IN If you are not sure look at the back of your VCR you will see two sets of these jacks If you have no jacks like these on your TV skip this step and proceed to Step 4 TV with Audio and Video Jacks If you do find all three jacks on your TV you need to purchase a three line audio video cable with bell RCA connectors
56. wer lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer USE 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges x DT 05 27 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outle
57. you want to minimize noise in slow motion playback first set the VCR in still playback and press VCR1 or VCR2 on respective mode then press either of the TRACKING buttons V or to minimize vertical shaking Then set the VCR in slow playback and press VCR1 or VCR2 on respective mode then press TRACKING buttons to minimize 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 To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it Using the buttons on the VCR Press PLAY and then REW to search in reverse Press PLAY and then F FWD to search ahead Press PLAY again to return to to normal playback 33 Basic Operations Basic Operations Playback cont pg 30 Searching with the Time Counter During playback and recording a counter keeps track of how many hours minutes and seconds the tape has run When you first start playback the counter shows briefly in the TV screen s upper right corner 0 00 00 When you want to check the counter during playback there are several ways to do it Pressing DISPLAY will cycle you through the three options Press DISPLAY just once to see the counter mode time and date on the screen for 5 seconds Before th
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