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1. cHtl2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT QO QO LStel CO Select the TV programme number to be recorded For example press for TV channel 4 Note If you enter a TV programme number that you have not preset in the VCR you cannot proceed to the next setting AUX VIDEO Plus A To record video and audio signals from external equipment via the Scart socket on the back of the VCR press the AUX button so that L1 is displayed on the TV screen in place of a programme number To record via the DECODER socket on the back of the VCR press the AUX button again to display L2 33 BASIC OPERATIONS TIMER RECORDING Controls OPERATE VCRTV PDC HITACHI EJECT OO TV Screen TIMER PROG CHO4 16 00 gt Toons EAL Select the start time For example press O for 16 00 4 00 p m 0 00 for midnight and12 00 for noon TIMER PROG CH04 16 00 gt 18 00 12 05 00 FR DAY MONTH YEAR SP C DLY WKL m ooi EALL Select the stop time For example press G for 18 00 6 00 p m TIMER_PROG CH04 16 00 gt 18 00 12 05 00 FR DAY MONTH YEAR SP CZIB DLY WKL a woot laa MEAL Press the SP LP button to select the recording speed SP LP or no display Note If y
2. Press the button REVIEW The TV screen will display the information you entered for the lowest programme number Press again if you want to view the next programme information immediately If no more programme information is stored the menu screen will be restored HITACHI To clear a programme press the button when the programme information you want to clear is displayed One event s timer programme data is erased from the VCR s memory when the timer recording is finished but daily and weekly programmes remain in the VCR s memory even after the timer recording is finished me When you finish reviewing the programmes press the MENU button to switch off the on screen display Programme priority Example 1 When the programme start time is the same for more than one programme on the same day they are recorded in the following order of programme 1 2 3 8 Programme 2 Programme 3 Programme 4 l 1 l l 7 00 8 00 9 00 10 00 11 7 00 8 00 Programme 1 8 00 9 00 Programme 2 9 00 10 00 Programme 3 10 00 11 00 Programme 4 Example 2 When the programmes overlap the earlier programme has priority Programme 1 Programme 3 j I Programme2 i I 1 i 1 Programme 4 00 7 00 8 00 9 00 10 00 11 00 7 00 9 00 Programme 2 9 00 10 00 Programme 1 10 00 11 00 Program
3. Insert a blank cassette into the VCR for recording and the cassette to be copied into the playback VCR 45 ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS EDITING Tape Dubbing Controls VCR s Display Press the REC button on the recording VCR and the play button on the playback VCR Es 5 Fast To edit out unwanted material press the PAUSE button on the recording VCR while it is recording at the appropriate time Press the PAUSE button again to resume recording 6 PROG oag jal i MENU co VIDEO Plus go akooo 0000 SPILP AUX E606 F ADV O0O00 HITACHI To end tape dubbing press both STOP buttons 46 SATELLITE OR CABLE BOX DECODER OPERATION Connect the Satellite or Cable box decoder as follows What is a Satellite or Cable box Broadcast The radio waves are transmitted from the broadcasting station in the same way as with an ordinary TV broadcast in the Satellite or Cable box system however the radio waves are scrambled therefore you cannot receive them or view the broadcast on the TV without unscrambling You must connect an exclusive decoder to perform this unscrambling and then you can view the Satellite or Cable box broadcast like an ordinary TV broadcast Consult your dealer for details
4. TIMER PROG CH02 19 30 gt 20 00 17 05 00 WE DLY DAY MONTH YEAR SP CZIB DLY WKL a o000 Jia MEAL TIMER_PROG CH02 19 30 gt 20 00 HITACHI 20 05 00 SA DLY DAY MONTH YEAR SP CZI9 DLY WKL ee ooo Jaa MENT D A1L Press the SP LP button to select the recording speed SP LP or no display Note If you select no display the VCR will record at the speed displayed by the on screen display Check the recording speed after programming the timer Press the SP LP button to display the recording speed If you are programming the timer for one time recording only skip step 6 and go straight to step 7 To record at the same time every day of week Press the button once DLY will appear next to the date on the TV screen Note When the button is pressed twice DLY will disappear and the screen will return to the programming mode for one time recording If you want to change the first recording date press the 0000 button repeatedly until the cursor reaches the first digit of day If the cursor passes the first digit of day press the 0000 button repeatedly again until the cursor reaches the first digit of day Then select the first recording date using the number buttons 31 BASIC OPERATIONS TIMER RECORDING Controls TV Screen To record on a specified day at the same time Liia u each w
5. Press the MENU button C 0SD 2 1 AUTO BLUE 3 9 AUTO 0 LDN CAME Z V PROGRAMPLAY 6 10 PREPARE REC SEIN 5 G CE Ea Sooo l MENU IRO VIDEO Plus 0000 SP LP F ADV SS SaS HITACHI Notes Press the button for VCR MODE Then press the button to change the auto clock setting Ifthe PDC signal being broadcast by a station does not contain a time signal the VCR s clock will not be set automatically by pre tuning the VCR to the channel In this case use the procedure on page 19 to set the clock manually e The time which has been set automatically may drift from the correct time depending on the signal condition or the programme being broadcast In this case use the procedure on page 19 to set the VCR s clock manually e Ifthe VCR s clock has already been set manually the function to set the clock using a PDC signal is disabled automatically 18 SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY Things to know before starting e Turn the VCR and TV on then set the TV to the video programme number e While you are setting the clock the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure e Always press before a single digit hour minute day month or year Controls TV Screen e If you press the wrong digit during clock setting press the 0000 button repeatedly until the incorrect digit changes to
6. Item No Function Page 1 Transmission window 9 2 OPERATE switch between operate 29 and standby mode 3 TRACKING button 25 4 PROG programme up a down w button 12 5 These cursor buttons not used 6 REW rewind or search 23 7 REC record button 26 8 MENU to recall OSD menu 42 9 DISP to recall on screen display 43 change VCR s display 10 VIDEO Plus VIDEO Plus 30 programming 11 0000 to correct an incorrect digit 19 reset the time counter when it 39 appears in the VCR s display 12 SP LP changes tape speed during 20 record 13 F ADV button advance the picture by 22 one frame during still playback 14 These buttons not used 15 AUX button select L1 or L2 input 45 16 Number buttons 19 17 STOP stops play record function 24 18 SLOW button press during playback 22 19 F FWD fast forward or search 23 20 PAUSE pause or still 22 21 PLAY playback 22 22 TAPE FINDER button used for Index 40 Search Easy View and Blank search function 23 CH1 2 button for audio channel 25 selection in playback PDC button for PDC setting during 55 recording 24 EJECT button press to eject a cassette 20 25 VCR TV select button 22 REMOTE OPERATION Power source of infrared remote control handset The infrared remote control handset is powered by two batteries size IEC standard R6 The life of the batteries is about a year althou
7. PROG _ INDEX A Fa 2 FORWARD JO inex REWIND PLAY To locate a programme using the index feature The index function lets you view the first few seconds of all recordings on the tape This also allows you to jot down details of all recordings on the tape easily To locate a programme using the index feature turn the VCR on and insert a cassette which was recorded using the tape indexing feature then operate as follows Press the Index forward or Index rewind when a cassette is loaded and the VCR is in the stop mode To rewind the tape press the Index rewind button To fast forward the tape press the Index forward button The tape will be rewound or fast forwarded until an index mark is detected 0000 SP LP AUX O O O O F ADV ooon HITACHI When the VCR has located an index mark it will enter the playback mode for approximately 15 seconds This is long enough for you to recognize the programme The VCR then winds the tape to subsequent index marks in sequence When you see the programme you want to watch press the PLAY button to start playback The INDEX indicator will disappear from the TV screen 40 To locate the beginning of a blank section BLANK SEARCH This function searches for a non recorded section of remaining tape or unused tape and stops the tape when it locates such a section Notes e BLANK SEARCH cannot
8. Push the cassette through the door until the VCR mechanism pulls it into the compartment The VCR automatically turns on and the indicator oo turns on when the cassette is in place Removal 1 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT EJECT Press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT button on the remote control handset The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out e The indicator 5 turns off when the cassette is ejected e The cassette can be ejected with operate on or off S000 DISP F ADV SP LP OOO0O HITACHI Remember that The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted When you press the REC button and a cassette without the safety tab is inserted 7 4 will flash in the VCR display for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette for the above reasons Type of video cassette The table below shows the recording time of different cassettes SPEED SELECT SWITCH ae SP LP E 30 30 minutes 60 minutes E 60 60 minutes 120 minutes E 120 120 minutes 240 minutes E 180 180 minutes 360 minutes E 240 240 minutes 480 minutes e Press the SP LP button on the remote control handset to select the recording speed before recording It is set to the co
9. LIVIA T Aerial t t To Aerial terminal Aerial cable supplied g To RF OUT To AERIAL To AC outlet 230V 50Hz Scart cable option a Scart cable supplied with Satellite or Cable box Decoder Satellite or Cable box Decoder 47 ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS SATELLITE OR CABLE BOX DECODER OPERATION E To record the Satellite or Cable box programme while viewing it 1 Turn the TV and VCR on 2 Set the TV to the programme number for VCR video programme number 3 Press the button labeled AUX on the remote control until L2 is showing in the VCR display 4 Start recording E You can view a Satellite or Cable box programme even when playing back a tape by pressing the VCR TV button to set the VCR to the TV mode 48 Hi Fi SOUND This VCR records sound using the following two formats Hi Fi sound FM sound recorded using the rotary audio heads Remarkable Specifications of Hi Fi Sound Recording Stereo Broadcasts Recording Bilingual Broadcasts Normal mono sound Records in monoaural using the same format as with a non Hi Fi VCR Therefore conventional VCRs can be used for playback 20 Hz to 20 kHz More than 90dB Less than 0 005 WRMS Frequency Range Dynamic Range Wow and Flutter Stereo programmes are recorded in Hi F
10. PRE TUNING OF BUILT IN TV TUNER To change the programme number TV Screen Controls CH DEC 0 9 gt Q CHANGE m Dzy om T9st NEXT MENU Press the MENU button and then button CH1 2 OPERATE VCRITV PDC EJECT PROG TRACKING TAPE FINDER PROG 4 v cS 9 CHANGE P a pe PLAY gt CTG NEXT MEND Press the F FWD gt gt or REW lt lt button to display the programme to be changed on the VCR s display For example press F FWD gt gt to select programme number 04 channel 42 This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the screen CH42 gt 04 F ADV OOOO HITACHI 1 9 DECODER l 4 FINE gt plz Le ted a meww 4 CH42 gt 03 1 Q DECODER 4 4 FINE gt lza Mg TE A Press the PLAY button twice so the programme number is selected then press two number or PROGA button to display the desired programme number For example button and 07 20 E DCHANGE ma d e Cols NEXT MENDID Al After entering the programme number press the PLAY button to store it 16 To end press the MENU button To preset satellite or cable box programme Refer to page 7 for installation N Or Controls CH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT PROG TRACKING T TV Screen SP ID
11. flashes for about 5 seconds When programming the timer e The VCR clock has been set to Set the time and programme the timer I l lights for about 5 seconds ELON When programming the timer e Eight programmes have already been stored Cancel unnecessary programme and store the new programme When you press the MENU or VIDEO Plus button to end the programming The VCR shows the timer programme number which is occupied When you turn power off after programming the timer A cassette has not been inserted or a cassette without safety tab has been inserted A cassette without safety tab will be ejected automatically Insert a cassette with safety tab intact When you press the play record fast forward rewind or Tape Finder button A cassette has not been inserted Insert a cassette flashes for about 3 seconds When you press the record button for recording or dubbing or press the O VIEW BLANK button for Blank Search A cassette without safety tab has been inserted It will be ejected automatically Insert a cassette with safety tab intact 52 MAINTENANCE 1 To maintain the optimum performance of this VCR regular periodic maintenance is required Your dealer will advise you further 2 Maintenance and adjustments may not be carried out by the user In all cases of difficulty or doubt consult your dealer 3
12. Auto only plug in all leads and press the OPERATE button Installation System VHS PAL OR 32431 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER HELP LINE ON 01628 643029 HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT FX950E UKN Instruction manual VIDEOJ VIDEO Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VIDEO Plus system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation To obtain the best performance please read this instruction manual completely SETTING UP BASIC OPERATIONS ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION Dear Hitachi Customer Congratulations on your choice of a Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder VCR And welcome to our company wide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Please read the following instructions carefully before using this VCR The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug Should the fuse need to be replaced an ASTA or BSI approved BS1362 fuse must be used of the same rating If the fuse cover is detachable never use the plug with the cover omitted If a replacement fuse cover is required ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug Fuse covers are available from your
13. MANUAL I CH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT PROG TRACKING TAPE FINDER Ea e T GY A VIDEO Plus 0000 SPALP F ADV 0000 HITACHI Press the VIDEO Plus button The VIDEO PLUS PROGRAMME display appears on the TV screen Notes e If the clock has not been set the CLOCK SET display will appear e Ifthe VIDEO Plus button is pressed when all the programme numbers that the VCR can store are occupied a FULL indication will appear in the VCR s display and on the TV screen When the memory is full and you wish to input further programmes you must delete unwanted programmes from the VCR s memory Press the button when the programme information you want to clear is displayed Refer to page 36 for further information VIDEO PLUS PROGRAMME mENTER THE PLUSCODE 123 VIDEOPLUS 19 vx m mw ALI Enter the PlusCode programming number from the TV guide or newspaper etc for the programme you want to record by using the number buttons TIMER_PROG CH02 19 30 gt 20 00 17 05 00 WE DAY MONTH YEAR SP COD DLY WKL m oios Eo TIMER PROG CH02 19 30 gt 20 00 17 05 00 WE DAY MONTH YEAR SP eit a EAL 30 After entering the PlusCode number press the VIDEO Plus button The programmed details appear Note If you have entered a n
14. You should now be able to playback a prerecorded cassette Insert the cassette carefully see page 20 for CASSETTE TAPES If the safety tab is removed then playback will start immediately if not press the PLAY STILL button and the picture will appear on the screen 11 SETTING UP PRE TUNING OF BUILT IN TV TUNER Controls TV Screen The VCR should display in it s LCD panel after the main supply is connected Turn on the TV and the VCR then tune the TV to the video programme number If you connect the VCR and TV using a 21 pin Scart connector lead select the 21 pin Scart input of the TV m m 1a o 2 AUTO 3 REVIEW CHANNEL AE NCR 5 PO MODE CLOCK Press the MENU button The menu as illustrated appears on the TV screen CHI lan oO ae EJECT PROG g TAPE FINDER goen PROG a v sso 0 OO 0000 SP LP F ADV OOOMO HITACHI Press the button The display an illustrated appears on the TV screen and uka appears in the VCR display The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 3 minutes The following stations are stored in programme numbers 01 05 automatically 01 BBC1 02 BBC2 03 ITV 04 CH4 or S4C 05 CH5 Note If the station does not transmit a signal which identifies itself the station name will not appear
15. programmes PDC Programme Delivery Control function no chance of missing your timer programme Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied If any are missing or appear damaged consult your dealer a oy 2 Aerial Cable for Remote Control Handset connecting this VCR and a TV 3 Batteries for remote control handset R6 Section 1 Setting Up Connection Pages 6 7 This tells you how to connect your VCR to an aerial TV etc Customer Controls and Remote Operation Pages 8 9 This tells you the location and the detailed functions of the switches buttons VCR s display and connection terminals on the VCR This also tells you how to insert batteries into the remote control handset and how to operate your VCR remotely Auto Installation Function Pages 10 11 This tells you how to automatically tune in all broadcasted channels and set the clock and date Pre tuning of Built in TV Tuner Pages 12 17 This VCR incorporates a complete TV tuner just like your normal TV and can be pre tuned to receive up to 49 TV programmes Auto Clock Setting using PDC signal and Setting the Clock Manually Pages 18 19 The clock display area in the VCR s display panel will look like until you set the 24 hour clock The clock must be set to the correct time before you can programme the VCR for timer recording This section explains the two clock setting methods
16. E is the foreign language CH1 2 PDC avec O OR m o S Plus BO 0000 SPILI 538 o amp F ADV ooon HITACHI 27 BASIC OPERATIONS RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES Audio to be recorded according to the NICAM broadcast Type of Display on NICAM or Audio to be recorded broadcasting TV screen display Mono audio Hi Fi audio track audio see page 44 track L R Standard Either Standard Standard Standard Standard M1 y on Standard NICAM mono NICAM mono NICAM mono off Standard Standard Standard Standard STEREO V on Standard NICAM L NICAM R NICAM stereo off Standard Standard Standard Standard viri v on Standard NICAM main NICAM sub NICAM bilingual off Standard Standard Standard 28 TIMER RECORDING Your TV does not have to be on to make a recording because the VCR records TV programmes without the aid of your TV It is only used for monitoring Controls VCR s Display 1 aie Make sure that the clock shows the present time mI M I correctly UC Lo i 2 P Insert a cassette Be sure a cassettee which has an intact safety tab must be inserted CG DV CE Programme the timer See pages 30 to 36 for details OPERATE N jo O OPERATE PROG TRACKING TAPE FINDER al JB Press the OPERATE button to turn the
17. Head cleaning Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a period of time may cause the playback picture to become blurred or part of the video information to be lost This does not mean that the recorded programme has been erased but head cleaning is required In this case please consult your dealer 53 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Format Recording Tape Speed Tape Width Operation Temperature Video Recording Time Aerial Input RF Output Video Input Video Output S N Ratio Video Horizontal Resolution Audio Linear Input Output S N Ratio Frequency Range Hi Fi Audio Frequency Range Dynamic Range Wow and Flutter RF Audio Reception Fast Forward Rewind time Power Power Consumption Timer Cabinet Size Weight Accessories Included VHS PAL Standard Rotary Two Head Helical Scan Azimuth Recording 23 39 mm sec SP 11 7mm sec LP 12 7 mm 5 C to 40 C PAL colour system I amp CCIR monochrome signals 625 lines 240 min with E 240 cassette SP 480 min with E 240 cassette LP UHF channels 21 69 UHF channel 35 22 69 adjustable System l 0 5 to 1 5Vp p 75 ohm Unbalanced 1Vp p 75 ohm Unbalanced More than 43 dB Colour 260 lines PERI 3 8 dBm 10 Kohm LINE 7 8 dBm 50 Kohm PERI 3 8 dBm 1 Kohm LINE 7 8 dBm 1 Kohm 43 dB 70 Hz to 12 kHz 20 Hz to 20kHz More than 90dB Less than 0 005 WRMS NICAM Digital St
18. You can watch the progress on the TV s screen when the channel numbers stop changing pre tuning is complete Fy FT ae DIELL 12 Press the PROG a v button to check the channels you can receive Note If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear check the aerial or Scart connection Note When the pre tuning of a channel is completed the current time may appear in the VCR s display This is because the auto clock setting function has operated and the VCR s clock has been set automatically See page 18 for details Deleting Unwanted Preset Channels Controls TV Screen 1 PROG CH DEC 26 33 o Press the MENU button and then button The programme number station name and channel number will appear in this display This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the screen Note Ifthe station does not transmit a signal which identifies itself the station name will not appear N CH1 2 OPERATE VCRITV PDC EJECT A ANGE m Pza p CTO NEXT MENUID 4L v VCR s display S805 UPR pany IO ui OOOO HITACHI Press the F FWD gt gt or REW 44 button until an unwanted channel is found For example press the F FWD button to select channel 42 programme number 04 This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the screen PROG CH DE
19. CHANGE mla pe CTU NEXT MENUID AL Press the MENU button and then button ar B CHANGE Ta p CIDG NEXT MEW A TAPE FINDER a FADV m HITACHI Press the F FWD gt gt or REW lt lt button to display the programme CH20 gt 07 n DECODER a e CH Plza ma e mEwa 4 If the picture displayed is a satellite or cable box programme press the PLAY button CH20 gt 07 u Q DECODER al lt 4 CH Poa ma Ew v 0 9 gt Q CHANGE mlp pe mTV NEXT MENO A Press the PAUSE button to change the display from DECODER to DECODER v Press the PLAY amp button twice to store the programme The DEC display changes to V indicating that the channel has been stored To end press the MENU button 17 SETTING UP AUTO CLOCK SETTING USING PDC SIGNAL Setting the clock using a PDC signal Auto clock set This function engages when AUTO clock V on is specified on the VCR MODE setting screen To release this function specified AUTO clock off To switch auto clock between set on or off Controls TV Screen Turn the VCR and TV on then tune the TV to the video programmer number pas pues 1 9 2 AUTO 3 amp REVIEW CHANNEL ameayer 5 Od MODE CLOCK CH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT
20. Ifthe DISP button is pressed eventhough OSD on v or off is set the on screen display will appear for a few seconds e When the DISP button is pressed again before the display disappears it will change the VCR s display between the clock time display and time counter display Note When a NTSC tape is played no operation mode will appear on the TV screen regardless of the OSD on V or off setting AUTO BLUE Vv or CH1 2 OPERATE VCR TV PDC EJECT 119 0SD Z 9 AUTO BLUE 3 9 AUTO 0 C9 O OO E PROG TRACKING eE CONI CAM E A 5 10 PROGRAM PLAY A Qu E19 PREPARE REC Oo a eis MENU a DISP QAO a VIDEO Plus NMN GY A Press to change the auto blue setting v The TV screen becomes blue when receiving a channel on which a signal is not being broadcast or a channel on which a weak signal is being broadcast The TV screen does not become blue Note If no picture appears when a programme is received specify the AUTO BLUE option as AUTO CLOCK vy or CH1 2 C 0SD OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT 2 I AUTO BLUE 3 JB AUTO LATEN CAM PROG Bude 5 Y PROGRAM PLAY gt JD PREPARE REC MENU gooo 0000 SP LP AUX O O O F ADV am nmm nmm Press to change the auto clock setting v The clock will be set automatical
21. cassette with its safety tab snapped off is loaded playback starts automatically Press the PLAY button on the remote control unit or PLAY STILL button on the VCR Press the VCR TV button on the remote control The letter VCR will appear in the display This is necessary for viewing the picture through the scart connection Note When you press the PLAY button and a uT n cassette has not been inserted the iirz will flash in the VCR display to warn you CH1 2 OPERATE VCRITV PDC EJECT gt VCR TV asss TRACKING a C l TRACKING AIN PLAY PAUSE SLOW During playback you can use the following features Pause playback Press the PAUSE button on the remote control or PLAY STILL button on the VCR to stop the picture on the screen during playback Press the button again to reset to normal playback If the screen jitters vertically this can be improved by pressing the TRACKING A V button HITACHI Frame advance Press the PAUSE button to still the picture Press the F ADV button to advance the picture to the next frame during still playback Pressing and holding the F ADV button advances the frames continuously Slow function Press the SLOW button during playback Press the SLOW button on the remote control unit during playback to view slow playback picture Press the SLOW or PLAY button again to reset to normal playback Note When th
22. into the VCR Push the cassette until the machine carries the cassette in itself Never force the cassette in as this may damage the mechanism Pre Tuning the Built in Tuner Mis Operation of Auto Install In the case of mis operation on the Auto Installation please follow the procedures as shown below 1 VCROR Ensure the VCR is in the operate mode VCR display is as shown Make sure TV is set to the VCR programme number A TV screen a T ima 0 2 AUTO 3 REVIEW CHANNEL A NCR 5 PO MODE CLOCK Press the MENU button The menu as illustrated appears on the TV screen CH1 2 OPERATE VCRITV PDC EJECT SOOO MENU SOOO VIDEO Plus a O 0000 SPILP FADV ooon HITACHI Press the button The display as illustrated appears on the TV screen The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 3 minutes You can watch the progress on the TV screen when the channel numbers stop changing pre tuning is complete Press the PROG A V buttons to check the channels you can receive Note If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear check the aerial or scart connection Note When the pre tuning of a channel is completed the current time may appear in the VCR s display This is because the auto clock setting function has operated
23. separate the apparatus from the mains supply in the switched off position Safety e Do not remove panel covers by unscrewing There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet remove the mains lead and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further e To disconnect the mains lead pull out the plug itself Never pull the lead e Ifthe unit is to be left unattended for a long period and it is not intended to use the timer recording function it is recommended that the VCR be switched off and the plug removed If you intend to record during your absence remember there is no necessity for the TV receiver to be switched on WARNING To prevent fire or electric shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Cautions When the VCR is moved from a cold to a warm place dew condensation can occur on the cylinder To avoid damaging the cylinder or tape do not operate the set immediately Allow it to dry by leaving it powered on for 2 3 hours CONTENTS This instruction manual consists of the following four sections CAUTION otherwise auto installation will not work AUTO INSTALLATION SYSTEM Please ensure that all leads are connected as illustrated as in page 6 and 7 Section 1 This section tells you how to set up your ne
24. 6 Controls VCR s display To view a programme while recording it You can view a programme while recording it by VIDEO H H PROGRANNE selecting the video programme number on your NUMBER TV To record one programme while viewing another You can record one programme while viewing another by selecting the programme you want to view on your TV The recorded programme can be viewed later at your convenience After the recording has been made press the STOP or STOP EJECT button STOP EJECT Recording a stereo broadcast The basic procedure for recording a stereo broadcast is the same as it is for normal recording The STEREO indicator will appear on the TV screen for a few seconds if a programme being broadcast in stereo is selected Recording a bilingual broadcast The basic procedure for recording a bilingual programme is the same as it is for normal recording The M1 M2 bilingual indicator will appear on the TV screen if a station broadcasting a bilingual programme is selected Note You can monitor the desired audio channel with the CH1 2 select button on the remote control Ko ra amp handset Press the CH1 2 select button until you hi A ZRO CH1 2 hear the desired audio channel The selected z audio channel is shown on the VCR During bilingual broadcasts is the main language and
25. A Setting the VCR s clock automatically using a PDC signal B Setting the VCR s clock on the TV screen Cassette Tapes Page 20 This tells you how to insert and remove a cassette and how to protect recordings from accidental erasure CONNECTION Basic Method Aerial AERIAL 5 DECODER CANAL PLUS Do not connect to 2 AupOOuT the mains supply SORTIE SON socket before al 7 oO connecting all leads EURENA SSO refer to page 10 Q TREN x To AC outlet AC 230V 50Hz p RF OUT H ee Aerial cable ae supplied D Aerial socket For even better sound and picture quality we recommend to use scart connection Please refer page 7 for scart connection PRECAUTIONS On Installation e Ensure the VCR is installed on a e Do not install the unit near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibrations or shocks e Never bring a magnet or magnetized object near the VCR because it will adversely affect the performance of the VCR flat surface The unit is designed for operation in a horizontal position Connecting your VCR to your television using a scart lead Se C ASS A D Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads refer to page 10 To AC outlet AC 230V 50Hz DECODER CANAL PLUS a CN 80 EUR
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27. C 01 BBC1 26 02 BBC2 33 03 ITV 23 ma Tar D CHANGE CTO NEXT MENUID 4L Press the STOP button The channel number changes to indicating that the channel has been deleted gt Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all unwanted channels have been erased After deleting them press the MENU button 13 SETTING UP PRE TUNING OF BUILT IN TV TUNER Fine tuning of the picture of the received channel aa Controls TV Screen Press the MENU button and then button oa gt ID CHANGE maa pf CTG NEXT MENUID AL Press the F FWD gt gt or REW lt lt button to tune to select the channel with a poor picture For example press the F FWD gt gt button to select channel 42 programme number 04 CH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT CH42 gt 04 u Y DECODER l 4 FINE gt Plz mg i TE A Press the PLAY button twice CH42 gt 04 0000 SP LP AUX u 9 DECODER CH FINE gt isv_ ted Hewie f1 EADV ooo HITACHI Press the F FWD gt gt or REW lt lt button to adjust the picture so it appears clearly CTO NEXT MENUID 4L After fine tuning for the best picture press the PLAY button to store the channel Repeat steps 2 through 5 for other channels A
28. CR plays the non recorded section for approximately 30 seconds and then VCR will eject the cassette at the beginning of tape and turn the power off 39 ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS TAPE FINDER function TAPE FINDER function allows you to search for a programme you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape with the following three functions e INDEX SEARCH To locate the beginning of a recorded programme e BLANK SEARCH To locate the beginning of a blank non recorded section on tape e EASY VIEW This switches fast forward or rewind to visual search so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning the pictures Index function The cassette tape may be recorded using the tape indexing feature for the rapid location of any section To record using the indexing feature Record as usual Each time you press the REC button to begin recording an index signal is recorded on the tape The index signal is always recorded on the tape when you begin to record If you use the pause feature between different recorded programmes no new index signal will have been recorded Press the stop button and then record between different recordings Note An index signal is also recorded during recording pause by pressing the PROG A w button to switch the channel to be recorded TV Screen Controls cH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT
29. E PROG Tegan TEETER TA Qe DAY MONTH YEAR SP CZ9 DLY WKL ea 0000 a EALL SZ The VCR shows the timer programme number for So oe MENU a few seconds O 0O 00O 15 Plus 00O VIDEO Plus fam SPI DLO F ADV ee VCR s display HITACHI i T If you want to programme other programmes repeat steps 2 to 8 ahaa To activate the VCR s timer and make a recording ti re ie oo at the preselected time be sure to press the TS OPERATE button to turn the VCR off Of course a cassette which has an intact safety tab must be inserted Must be lit To stop the timer recording press the OPERATE button and then the STOP button within 10 seconds c OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT OPERATE PROG TRACKING TAPE FINDER amp gt Sl STELD KOX XO 0000 SPIP F ADV 56S S HITACHI 35 BASIC OPERATIONS TIMER RECORDING Recalling and clearing programmes from the VCR s memory Controls TV screen VIDEO PROGRAMME NUMBER Turn the VCR and TV on Be sure that the TV is set to the video programme number on 13 2 AUTO 3 REVIEW CHANNEL ameayer 5 OO MODE CLOCK H112 CH 1 OPERATE VCRIIV PDC EJECT O O Press the MENU button The OSD menu appears on the TV screen 19 30 gt 20 00 17 05 00 WE NEXT or e a LI
30. Feature ssiri aden ieaiaia ietin ainar ara aael 42 Editing Tape DUDDINGe ssiideaisi esae agads aaia eden 45 Satellite or Cable box Decoder Operation c00 47 al ell ee 1 6 8 09 eee pero errr ei ie eee aeeoeia eae 49 Subsidiary Information Problem GUAE sasssa Bete Aces iia Ree 51 User Guide Display ccccscccssseeceseeeeeseeeeseeeeeseaeeeseaeeesaeeseaas 52 MaintEM ance wi sescee ic2 ciss6s lesen eed ninien asain adaa aiana n iiS 53 Specifications sccccceessseceecesseeceecessneceecessneceeceseseesesssnseeeeeess 54 PDC Programme Delivery Control function 00e 55 Battery Safety Guidelines c cccccesssseeceesesseeeeesesseeeeteeees 56 Warranty Letter cisoido aa ai a RE dana 57 Some Do s and Don ts ccsssssceceesesseeeeesssseecessesaeeeesessaneeees 59 FEATURES e The VIDEO Plus programming system allows you to programme the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode programming number Tape Finder function allows you to search for a programme you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape with one press e Prepare Rec function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite cable decoder The built in digital stereo sound decoder permits the reception of NICAM Near Instantaneous Compand Audio Multiplex broadcast e Setting the clock using a PDC signal Auto clock set e Dynamic p
31. NG v button until the noise is reduced e To prevent tape damage the VCR will switch from the still slow mode to the stop mode after about 1 minute Auto Tracking When playback is started the auto tracking function operates and adjusts tracking automatically so the picture is optimized e Auto tracking may not operate correctly when the tape is scratched or the recorded condition is poor In this case press the TRACKING A V button to adjust tracking CH1 2 OPERATE VcRMV poc EJECT 0000 SP LP AUX Coed F ADV ooon HITACHI CH1 2 CH1 2 select button CH1 2 PDC OR E When playing stereo or monoaural tapes Press the CH1 2 select button on the remote control handset so that both the O and R indicators on the front panel of the VCR lights up e When only the or BI indicator lights only the left or right audio channel of the Hi Fi track is heard e When both and R indicators do not light the sound on the mono audio track is heard E When playing back bilingual broadcasts Select the required language by pressing the CH1 2 select button e When only the indicator lights the main language is heard e When only the R indicator lights the sub language is heard e When both and R indicators light the main language and sub language are heard e When both or R indicators do not light the mono audio track is heard 25 BASIC OPERATIONS RECORDING
32. O A V JESEN 80 S gt Satellite or cable box AUDIO OUT SORTIE SON RF OUT TV set Scart Scart connector lead available from your dealer not supplied socket Aerial cable supplied D gt Aerial socket Set your TV to its proper AV line scart lead to receive signal via the scart connector lead This connection will improve the picture and sound quality Make sure the vcR indicator lights in the VCR display to feed the audio and video signals from the VCR to TV If not press the VCR TV button on the handset to display it This connection also allows you to record the TV programme selected on the TV To do this press the AUX button on the remote control handset to display the L1 indicator in the VCR s display instead of a VCR programme number On Operation Moisture condensation Moisture condensation on the cylinder one of the most crucial parts of the VCR will cause damage to the tape The VCR should not be operated for at least 2 hours after being moved from a cold to a hot environment to avoid condensation from occurring on the cylinder On Cleaning e DO NOT use volatile agents such as benzine alcohol thinner or chemically processed cloth to wipe the surface of the VCR case These agents may cause the surface finish to deteriorate or peel off On Repacking e It is wise for you to save the packing materials and box in case
33. R e For playback TV must be tuned to the video programme number Set the TV to the video input mode when the VCR and TV are connected via a Scart connector see your TV manual e Press the VCR TV button on the remote handset to display the VCR indicator in the VCR display when the VCR and TV are connected via a Scart connector Snowy Noisy picture e Make sure the TV is fine tuned e Head cleaning may be required See MAINTENANCE e Some snow or streaks are normal during visual search still and slow playback Will not make timer recordings e The VCR should be in the standby mode to activate timer recording e Programmes entered incorrectly e Clock was not set correctly e Programme exceeded cassette length e No cassette or cassette s safety tab removed Clock shows e Power interrupted Poor No picture in normal TV viewing e Carefully check aerial connection Indication of the VCR display appears abnormal No button can be engaged e Push the reset switch using a toothpick etc The display will be reset Then set the information again Auto Installation not function e MlS operate the auto installation in page 10 For Recovery refer page 12 51 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION USER GUIDE DISPLAY Guide indications in VCR display The following indications appear in the VCR display to tell you the current status of your VCR Indication When it appears Meaning and troubleshooting
34. TV PROGRAMMES Controls VCR s Display 1 s i Ir CK DD ILE Lo 1 oo Start point Turn the TV set on and select the video programme number Insert a cassette Note Be sure to check that the safety tab is not missing If it is removed the VCR is set to the playback mode automatically CH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT PROG _ octal QO Select the programme to be recorded by pressing the PROG 4 button or two number buttons See the NICAM display on page 44 and the table on page 28 for NICAM 12 05 00 FR 10 20 SP 0000 SP LP F ADV 0906 recording speed Press the DISP button The on screen display will appear on the TV screen HITACHI Press the SP LP button to select the recording speed SP or LP Press the REC button Now recording starts Notes e When a cassette without a safety tab is inserted TH will flash in the VCR display for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically e When you press the REC button and a cassette has not been inserted the T3 7E will flash in the VCR display to warn you If you want to avoid recording unwanted material press the PAUSE button Press the button again to continue recording To prevent tape damage the VCR will automatically switch from record pause to the stop mode after about 5 minutes 2
35. VCR off O I To interrupt a recording after it starts press the OPERATE OPERATE button and then the STOP or STOP D gt EJECT button within 10 seconds If a cassette with its safety tab snapped off is inserted it will be ejected automatically and the indicator in the VCR s display will start flashing when the VCR is turned off In this case insert a cassette with its safety tab in place or cover the hole with plastic tape Also if a cassette is not loaded in the VCR the indicator E starts flashing 29 BASIC OPERATIONS TIMER RECORDING Programming the timer This VCR incorporates two programming procedures for timer recording One is conventional whereby the TV programme No start time stop time recording date etc must be input and the other is called VIDEO Plus whereby up to 9 digits must be input Programming the timer using VIDEO Plus programming system Things to know before starting programming e Turn the VCR and TV on then set the TV to the video programme number e While you are programming the timer the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure Controls TV Screen e To find the PlusCode number look in the TV section of most newspapers or TV guide magazines e Check that the time and date are correct Turn the VCR and TV on then set the TV to the video programme number VIDEO PLUS PROGRAMME mENTER THE PLUSCODE VIDEOPLUS
36. and the VCR s clock has been set automatically See page 18 of the instruction manual for details Resetting the Clock You should only need to reset the clock if Auto Set up did not do this If the clock has been set your VCR should now be fully operational and ready for use 1 Turn the VCR and TV on then tune the TV to the video programme number 2 Press the MENU button ee r 2 AUTO 3 1 9 REVIEW CHANNEL gu aver 5 Oh NODE CLOCK l CH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT F ADV OOOO HITACHI 12 05 00 FR DAY MONTH YEAR Press the button for clock setting Enter the current time using the number keys in 24Hr notation e g 1020 2220 gt 10 20 am gt 10 20 pm Enter today s date month and year e g 120500 gt 12 May 2000 200301 gt 20 March 2001 The day of the week appears automatically Note At any stage during the number entry you can correct any errors by pressing the 0000 button until the incorrect digit changes to then you can enter the correct number S After setting the date press the MENU button The time will appear in the VCR display FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER HELP LINE ON 016238 643029 OR32441
37. b Eject the tape c If recording has not yet started by pressing VCR TV for more than 3 seconds d If recording has already started by pressing the OPERATE button followed by STOP button within 10 seconds Please Note Not all satellite receivers support this function 37 BASIC OPERATIONS 38 Section 3 Additional Operations Special Characteristics Pages 39 41 This explains the following additional convenient features Linear Time Counter shows the actual elapsed time in hours minutes and seconds Automatic Rewind Automatic Rewind Shut Off automatically rewinds the tape at its end and automatically shuts off at its beginning if the VCR is switched to the standby mode Rental play allows you to enjoy tapes without safety tab Tape Finder function allows you to search for programme you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape Menu Features Pages 42 44 Menu features shows you various displays programme review OSD feature on off selection AUTO BLUE on off selection NICAM on off selection AUTO CLOCK on off selection PROGRAM PLAY on off selection and PREPARE REC on off selection Editing Pages 45 46 Tape Dubbing allows copying from another pre recorded tape Satellite or Cable Box Decoder Operation Pages 47 48 This tells you how to connect a satellite or cable box decoder and record its programme Hi Fi Sound Pages 49 This tells yo
38. be operated with a cassette without a safety tab e BLANK SEARCH may not operate when a blank section lasts no more than five minutes e BLANK SEARCH will not be engaged in the following sections since they are not recognized as blanks Sections with noise Sections where only sound has been recorded Sections where previous recordings have not been totally erased Controls TV Screen l CH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT Sl Blase DISP OOO VIDEO Plus oR ow O O F ADV aaas HITACHI 12 05 00 FR 10 20 SP 6 OF 1p JIL 1 exe C Or VER BLANK J H H ao HITACHI Press the CD VIEW BLANK button in the STOP mode The BLANK SEARCH screen will appear and the tape will fast forward automatically e The blank which is the nearest the current tape position is searched for e When a blank is detected the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the blank Notes e When a cassette without a safety tab is inserted T Ap will flash in the VCR display for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically e When a cassette has not been inserted the TAPE will flash in the VCR display to warn you When the beginning of blank is located the STOP screen will appear for five seconds and the tape will stop Note Make sure that the tape is at the beginning of blank before you start recording or editi
39. cial VCR programme number which must be used Note This programme number will be your VCR programme number from now on 10 Tune your TV consult your TV instruction manual until the test pattern shown appears The correct tuning position is when the picture is clear Ensure this programme is stored in your TV VCR Press the PLAY STILL button Note If the VCR displays FF _ _ press the STOP button on the remote control or on the VCR The RF channel data will appear in VCR display Press the PROG button to change the RF channel to FF a35 To stop the RF output press STOP button on remote control or on the VCR again PROG A V If you cannot tune your TV correctly to the test signal or there is distortion in the signal it may be necessary to change the VCR s RF out channel In this case press the PROG select button Aor V on the VCR to change the VCR s RF channel Then re tune your TV If the test signal has not improved continue to change the VCR s RF channel and re tune your TV each time until a clear test pattern received VCR s RF channel will change as follows _ gt CH22 lt gt CH35 lt gt CH69 gt lt Safety Tab Press the PLAY STILL button again The test pattern will disappear and the VCR will now come out of the standby mode into the operate mode
40. dealer DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer If there is no alternative to cutting off the mains plug ensure that you dispose of it immediately having first removed the fuse to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or BLACK The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN or RED On no account connect either of these wires to the terminal marked E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow Mains supply AC 230V 50 Hz only AC 230V 50Hz e The OPERATE button located 1 on the front of the VCR switches the VCR on and off leaving the clock facility unaffected e The OPERATE button is labelled this button allows you to select operate on or electrical power standby e The OPERATE button is secondarily connected and does not
41. e slow playback mode continues for about 1 minute the VCR switches to stop mode automatically to prevent damage to the tape 22 Controls CHI2 OPERATE VCRITV PDC EJECT PROG TRACKING TAPE FINDER A Fay vey AO OOO VIDEO Plus 0000 SPILP AUX O O O F ADV OOOO HITACHI STOP VCR s Display Visual search CH H JTL TI Go Press either the REW or F FWD button during playback Pictures can be viewed at high speed in either the Cor ver forward or reverse direction Press the button ANLI co again or press the PLAY button to return to normal speed playback Notes e The playback picture will have some horizontal noise bars during visual search e These noise bars may be much more noticeable with tapes recorded in the LP mode OC T E Rewinding a tape during stop mode JTL IU 9 iOO Press the REW button 3 Note When a cassette has not been inserted the TRL will flash in the VCR display to warn you Rewinding a tape at high speed Press the REW button then press it again To stop the tape press the STOP button Note During super rewind there will be an interval of 5 seconds between the time the STOP EJECT button is pressed and the tape actually stops This is designed to protect the tape Fast forwarding a tape during stop mode Pres
42. eek 0 19 30 320 0 Press the button twice DAY MONTRIYEART SP WKL appears on the TV screen Note When the button is pressed again WKL will disappear and the screen will return to the programming mode for one time recording CD DLY WKL m oon ies EALL If you want to change the first recording date press the 0000 button repeatedly until the cursor 19 30 20 00 reaches the first digit of day If the cursor passes roay a5 oo wE w the first digit of day press the button repeatedly again until the cursor reaches the first digit of CB DLY WKL m DOE KI m day TIMER PROG CH1 2 OPERATE VCR V PDC EJECT MENU 7 Then select the first recording date using the TIMER PROG number buttons CHO2 19 30 gt 20 00 20 05 00 SA WKL DAV MOTI YEAR SP Z19 DLY WKL O ioe MENTO S 0000 SP LP Fase 0000 VIDEO Plus Suen Press the MENU or VIDEO Plus button to end the TIMER PROG programming CHO2 PDC 19 30 gt 20 00 17 05 00 WE DAY MONTH YEAR SP C DLY WKL tt 0000 ted EAL VCR s display rif The VCR shows the timer programme number for J l a few seconds 8 If you want to programme another event repeat steps 2 to 7 To activate the VCR s timer and make a recording A E at the preselected time be sure to press the Gc OO OPERATE OPERATE button to turn the VCR off Of c
43. ereo I PAL 90 secs on S FF or S REW AC 230V 50 Hz 19W including timer 3 0W standby mode 24 hour digital indication 380 mm W x 93 mm H x 275 mm D Approx 3 5 kg 1 Aerial cable 1 Infrared remote control handset 2 Batteries Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 54 PDC Programme Delivery Control FUNCTION PDC function TIMER PROG PDC PDC CHO2 19 30 gt 20 00 17 05 00 WE DAY MONTH YEAR SP CD DLY WKL m i mw 4L OPERATE VCRTV GOW ppe PROG TRACKNG TAPETO fa amp BiBi W WJ HITACHI This VCR incorporates the PDC function If the VCR is tuned to a TV station transmitting a PDC signal the VCR automatically takes any delay earliness or extension of the programme into account and can record the specified programme For example assume that you programme the timer for a football game on station 8 from 19 00 to 20 45 on Saturday and the football game which is broadcast is changed to 21 00 to 23 00 the PDC function works and the VCR records the football game automatically from 21 00 to 23 00 Caution For the PDC function to work the start and end time must be keyed in EXACTLY as scheduled as advertised even though the actual broadcast may vary from the schedule Notes The first time you do timer programming with this set the PDC will be off To switch on the PDC f
44. for example with curtains or soft furnishings Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment DON T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws to ensure complete safety always fit the manufacturer s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions DON T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture ABOVE ALL NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes slots or any other opening in the case this could result in a fatal electrical shock NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind it is better to be safe than sorry tok kkk kk kok 59 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION HITACHI Hitachi Ltd Tokyo Japan International Sales Division THE HITACHI ATAGO BUILDING No 15 12 Nishi Shinbashi 2 Chome Minato Ku Tokyo 105 8430 Japan Tel 03 35022111 HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS EUROPE LTD Dukes Meadow Millboard Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF UNITED KINGDOM Tel 01628 643000 Fax 01628 643400 Email consumer service hitachi eu com HITACHI SALES Europa GmbH Am Seestern 18 40547 Dusseldorf GERMANY Tel 02 11 52915 0 Fax 02 11 5 29 15 190 Email HSE DUS Service Hitachi eu com HITACHI SALES ITALIANA SPA Via T Gulli n 39 20147 MILAN ITALY Tel 02 487861 Fax 02 48786381 Servizio Clienti Tel 02 38073415 Email customerservice italy hitachi eu com HIT
45. fter fine tuning them press the MENU button 14 To change the channel number manually Controls CH1 2 OPERATE VCRITV PDC EJECT TV Screen CH DEC 0 9 gt Q CHANGE m Tz KopANN A You may do this if you have accidentally deleted a channel or particular channel was not found Press the MENU button and then button F ADV OOoOo0O HITACHI OSI D CHANGE ma a p CO T9 StNEXT MENUO Press the F FWD gt gt or REW lt lt button to display the channel to be changed on the VCR s display For example press the F FWD button to select channel 42 programme number 04 This is indicated by an arrow on the left of the screen CH42 gt 04 1 9 DECODER l a CH p gt Plza CE Ded a Mena FL Press the PLAY button CH44 gt 04 11 9 DECODER l as CH gt Plza Ma Ewo Press the F FWD gt gt or REW lt lt button to start searching for the broadcast TV channel you want F FWD gt gt Searches from low frequency to high frequency REW lt lt Searches in the reverse order At a channel that is broadcasting a picture appears on the TV screen Press the PLAY button twice to store the channel If a channel that is not required appears on the TV screen press the F FWD gt or REW lt lt button again 15 SETTING UP
46. gh this depends on the number of times the handset is used Replace the batteries when operation is not possible or when the operating distance becomes too small Note When replacing the batteries remove the used batteries and press the OPERATE button and hold it pressed for 10 seconds then insert the new batteries and replace the battery cover Remote operations To operate this VCR with the remote control handset point the remote control handset at the receiver on the front of the VCR SETTING UP AUTO INSTALLATION FUNCTION Auto Install Plug amp Play function This automatically tunes all broadcast channels sets the clock and date VCR Switch on at the mains power supply after completely connecting all leads as described on pages 6 and 7 The VCR will be in the standby mode at this stage and the VCR display will show os OPERATE Press OPERATE button nog u Auta will appear in the VCR display During this time if your set up include scart connector and the TV is set to AV line the TV screen will display as shown After this process is complete the RF output channel will appear in the VCR display For example RF output channel 35 Switch on your TV and select an unused programme number i e one not used for BBC1 ITV etc Please consult your TV instruction manual as your TV may have a spe
47. i on both the L and R channels and also recorded on the mono track as monoaural Both main speech and sub speech sounds are recorded on the Hi Fi audio tracks separately See Audio to be recorded according to the NICAM broadcast on page 28 for the sound that will be recorded on the mono audio track 49 ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS 50 Section 4 Subsidiary Information Problem Guide Page 51 Some problems you will be able to solve easily by checking a few basic items Please follow this section before you call for help or take your VCR to your dealer It could save your time and money User Guide Display Page 52 Maintenance Page 53 Specifications Page 54 PDC Programme Delivery Control function Page 55 Battery Safety Guidelines Page 56 Warranty Letter Page 57 Some Do s and Don ts Page 59 PROBLEM GUIDE Sometimes problems can be solved easily by checking a few basic things Check below before you call for help or take your unit to your dealer No power e Check to see if the VCR is plugged into an AC mains socket Does not respond to remote control handset e Check to see if there are batteries in the handset their polarities are correct and they are fitted correctly e The handset is not aimed at the VCR e Weak batteries in the handset Will not record e No cassette in the VCR e Safety tab removed from cassette In this case the cassette will be ejected Will not playback e No cassette in the VC
48. icture equalizer Up to 8 hours recording and playback High quality slow motion still frame pictures Infrared remote control Auto Install System Plug and Play tunes in stations sorts into correct order sets clock and date e Auto Tuning tunes in stations sorts correct order sets clock 2 Scart sockets Fine slow motion e Phono audio outputs Graphic OSD e Satellite or cable box decoder socket provided e 8 programme 1 year preset recording e NTSC Playback e Stereo Sound record and playback Automatic controls for easier operation Auto Programme Play immediately starts to play a recorded programme by simply turning the VCR on after timer recording was finished Auto Tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized Rental Play immediately starts to play a tape without its safety tab rewinds the tape after play is ended and ejects it then turns the VCR off Auto Play immediately starts to play a tape without its safety tab Auto Eject amp Auto Tape Canceller ejects a cassette without its tab when the REC button is pressed Auto Operate On turns the VCR on by simply inserting a cassette Auto Rewind Rewind Shut off automatically rewinds a tape at its end and automatically shuts off at its beginning if the VCR is switched off into the standby mode while rewinding Easy preset tuning provides up to 49
49. ing V Your satellite cable decoder will automatically activate the VCR to start and stop recording Refer to page 37 The VCR needs to set for the timer recording if you want to record satellite broadcasts unattended Please Note Not all satellite receivers support this function 44 EDITING Tape Dubbing m O i 0 Video equipment for playback Recording VCR Controls VCR s Display Connect the second video equipment to this VCR as shown above Refer to the manual of second video equipment for connection If the playback video source is connected to the Scart socket the TV must be connected to the RF OUT terminal of this VCR Note If using this VCR for playback during dubbing or other operation you must use the black Scart socket as a connector source VIDEO PROGRAMME NUMBER Turn the VCR and TV on then set the TV to the video programme number NE MENU w 5000 5 2e 0000 SP LP AUX gt AUX EADV OO0O00 HITACHI Press the AUX button to display L1 or L2 in the VCR s display Select L2 to dub the source input via the DECODER socket or L1 to dub the source input via the Scart socket on the back of the VCR If L1 or L2 is not displayed the picture of the TV programme being received will be dubbed C B
50. ly when the VCR is tuned to a channel which transmits a PDC signal The clock will need to be set manually Refer to page 19 43 ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS MENU FEATURES NICAM V or PSs ezto BLUE mi Vv E J GV AUTO 6 1 NEDI PE Toe eN cats ty y 51Q PROGRAMPLAY v 7 EIWEPREPAREREC a0 2 9 AUTO BLUE 3 B AUTO 9 CDON CAMA SJD PROGRAMPLAY v E 19 PREPARE REC 0000 SPAP O O O O F ADV ooon HITACHI Press to change the NICAM setting V Usually select V The VCR discriminates whether the broadcast is NICAM or not automatically Select when you do not want to receive NICAM broadcasts Press to change the PROGRAM PLAY setting V After timer recording has finished the VCR will automatically rewind the tape to locate the programme just recorded then begin playing it back by merely turning the VCR on Note If two or more programme were recorded the last is played back The auto programme play feature is switched off PREPARE REC V or 119 0SD v 2 1 AUTO BLUE ly 3 B AUTO ly LUDONI CAM lv SJD PROGRAMPLAY v Koo gis SOO ODO VIDEO Plus OO 0000 SP LP AUX SO S EADV ooon HITACHI E 19 PREPARE REC O Press to change the PREPARE REC sett
51. mber The TV screen will display the information you entered for the lowest programme number for 1 minute Note If no programme information is stored the menu screen will stay as it is even when button is pressed e Press again if you want to view the next programme s information If no more programme information is stored the menu screen will be restored e Pressing will clear the programme e Press the MENU button to return to the original picture 9 0SD Z 9 AUTO BLUE 3 B AUTO O NICAM 5 13 PROGRAM PLAY E 10 PREPARE REC wee Pluss 5 3 OS Oko 42 You can change the VCR mode as required Press button The menu as illustrated will appear on the TV screen Press one of the buttons marked to to change the required display See next page for details OSD V or CH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT 119 0sD 2 AUTO BLUE 3 1Q AUTO CNI CAME 5 9 PROGRAM PLAY 61 D PREPARE REC E PROG TRACKING TAPE FINDER A 12 05 00 FR 10 20 SP Press to change the On Screen Display setting v Whenever you change the mode the new mode programme number date time and tape speed are automatically displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds Nothing will be displayed on the TV screen even when the VCR is operated Notes
52. me 3 11 00 Programme 4 The actual programme recorded and the sequence is as shown in the shaded part of the diagram 36 PREPARE RECORDING USING SATELLITE DECODER PREPARE REC function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite cable decoder without setting the timer programme This avoids the necessity of doing timer programming twice For the decoder and the VCR Controls CH1 2 OPERATE VCRITV PDC EJECT seas PROG TRACKING TAPE FINDER N 3 c Si Lv LJ 0000 SP LP F ADV OOOO HITACHI VCR TV OPERATE STOP VCR s Display Connect your decoder to L2 the blue socket behind the set as shown in page 7 Then set the PREPARE REC mode in the menu to on V See page 44 Set the timer and channel on the satellite decoder according to proper procedure of that decoder Insert a cassette with safety tab intact Turn the VCR to OPERATE off mode then press VCR TV button for more than 3 seconds The VCR will display ED a The VCR is now ready to receive and record signal from the satellite decoder At the programmed start time the decoder will activate your VCR to start recording Subsequently the decoder will signal the VCR to stop recording and to shut off To cancel the PREPARE REC setting you can do one of the following a Enter the OSD menu and turn PREPARE REC to off
53. mple RF output channel 35 Refer page 4 item 6 for further tuning Switch on your TV and select an unused programme number i e one not used for BBC1 ITV etc Please consult your TV instruction manual as your TV may have a special VCR programme number which must be used Note This programme number will be your VCR programme from now on Video TV screen Press the PLAY STILL button Note If the VCR display E _ press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control The RF channel data will appear on the VCR display Press the PROG A 7 button to change the RF channel to 35 To stop the RF output press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control again Tune your TV consult your TV instruction manual until the test pattern shown appears The correct tuning position is when the picture is clear Ensure this programme is stored in your TV Press the PLAY STILL button again the test pattern will disappear and the VCR will now come out of the standby mode into the operate mode Safety Tab You should now be able to playback a prerecorded cassette Insert the cassette as shown If the safety tab is removed then playback will start immediately If not press the PLAY STILL button and the picture will appear on the screen IMPORTANT Insert the cassette
54. ng Cautions Ensure the tape recording area is enough for your TV programme Hold down the CD VIEW BLANK button during rewind or fast forward and the mode will switch to visual search so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning pictures Hold down the CD VIEW BLANK button during rewind The tape will be visually scanned in the reverse direction while the button is held Hold down the CD VIEW BLANK button during fast forward The tape will be visually scanned in the forward direction while the button is held e When the button is released the tape will rewind or fast forward again 41 ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS MENU FEATURES Controls TV Screen VIDEO PROGRAMME NUMBER Turn the VCR and TV on then set the TV to the video programme number q 15 a 9 2 AUTO 3 REVIEW CHANNEL 4E VCR 5 Ody NODE CLOCK VIDEO Piua 7 oO O am O 5o O EADV Point the remote control handset at the receiver on the front of the VCR Press the MENU button The menu as illustrated will appear on the TV screen Press one of the buttons marked to to select the required display Checking reviewing the programme information CH1 2 OPERATE VCR TV B Hen lal 19 30 gt 20 00 17 05 00 WE C NEXT Doa mwt ee SP LP F ADV i Press button nu
55. on existing number ERROR will appear on the TV screen ERROR If you wish to change the programme allocations the start time or end time press the 0000 button to display the cursor E Press the 0000 button repeatedly until the cursor reaches the digit you want to change then enter the programme number start time or end time Controls TV Screen c OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT PROG TRACKING TAPE FINDER PDC A fay VIDEO Plus 0000 SPLP AUX Oj OO pay _ ___ _ SP LP ooon Notes If you change the TV programme number by the above procedure the TV programme number will be automatically replaced by the new programme number in subsequent programming Use of PlusCode numbers PlusCode numbers only record programmes at the times shown in the TV guide The VCR timer will not follow the TV programme if the time is changed for any reason e g delayed due to a previous programme e If you intend to use the PDC function press the PDC button to switch on the PDC function The letter PDC will appear next to the channel number on the screen For further information on PDC see page 55 HITACHI TIMER PROG PDC CH02 19 30 gt 20 00 17 05 00 WE DAY MONTH YEAR SP B DLY WKL r 0000 a MENUIV TIMER PROG CH02 19 30 gt 20 00 17 05 00 WE DLY DAY MONTH YEAR SP 9 DLY WKL a 0000 l MENDID ALL
56. ore you can connect it up and tune it in quickly by following this QUICK SET UP GUIDE Contents AccessorieS SUPplied s cccceeeeseeeceeteseeeeeteeees 1 CONNECTION sss cssssscsionn 2 Auto IStall ceccei secs cctiescisee sete sects a 3 4 e Pre Tuning the Built in Tuner ecceeeeeeeeeeees 5 Resetting the ClOCK ccccccessecsseeecseeeessneeeseeeeeseaes 6 Fitting the Remote Control Batteries e Remove battery cover of the remote control handset e Insert the two batteries provided e Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly and that the and terminals match those marked inside the battery compartment e Replace the battery cover QR32441 Hitachi Ltd 2000 Accessories Supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied If any are missing or appear damaged contact your dealer immediately Aerial cable for connecting this VCR and a TV Batteries for remote control handset R6 Cautions When the VCR is moved from a cold to a warm place dew condensation can occur on the cylinder To avoid damaging the cylinder or tape do not operate the set immediately Allow it to dry by leaving it powered on for 2 3 hours Printed in Malaysia Connection Connect the set and cables as shown below but do not connect the VCR to the mains power supply just yet Otherwise the auto installation will not work Aerial DECODER Satellite o
57. ou select no display the VCR will record at the speed displayed by the on screen display Check the recording speed after programming the timer Press the SP LP button to display the recording speed TIMER_PROG CH04 16 00 gt 18 00 17 05 00 WE DAY MONTH YEAR SP C DLY WKL at 0000 ew MEALL Select the date for recording To record on a single day up to one year ahead For example press O to begin recording on the 17th of May TIMER PROG CH04 16 00 gt 18 00 13 05 00 SA DLY DAY MONTH YEAR SP CZID DLY WKL ee woot Jaa MEAL EN To record at the same time every day of the week Select the first recording date using the number buttons Then press the button once to display DLY TIMER_PROG CH04 16 00 gt 18 00 16 05 00 TU WKL DAY MONTH YEAR SP DLY WKL a on EAL To record on a specified day at the same time each week Select the first recording date using the number buttons Press the button twice to display WKL Note When the button is pressed again WKL will disappear and the screen will return to the programming mode for one time recording 34 Controls VCR s Display Now programming has been completed to record one event a 16 00 5 18 00 Press the MENU or VIDEO Plus button 17 05 00 WE TIMER PROG OPERATE VCRITV ae EJECT IO OO OPERAT
58. our FULL PARTS AND LABOUR GUARANTEE as detailed below We undertake to replace or repair any part of the product which fails due to manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that 1 The product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product 2 The product has not been repaired maintained or modified by any person other than our authorized Engineer 3 The product serial number is not removed or altered This guarantee does not apply to products acquired second hand or for commercial or communal use This guarantee does not extend to user control adjustments battery replacement and aerial adjustment Any parts replaced under guarantee shall become the property of HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS EUROPE LTD Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is carried out This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights In all cases of difficulty consult your HITACHI dealer HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS EUROPE LTD Dukes Meadow Millboard Road Bourne End Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF UNITED KINGDOM Tel 01628 643000 Fax 01628 643400 Email consumer service hitachi eu com 57 58 SOME DO S AND DON TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety i
59. ourse a cassette which has an intact safety tab must be inserted To stop the timer recording press the OPERATE and then STOP button within 10 seconds STOP Bz Must be lit Note See page 36 for recalling and clearing the programming from the VCR memory and for programme priority 32 Programming the timer without using VIDEO Plus programming system Things to know before starting programming e Always press before a single digit Turn the VCR and TV on then set the TV to the programme number hour and minute etc video programme number e You can correct an error in the programme any e While you are programming the timer the time before the last step by pressing the 0000 display on the TV screen will prompt you button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected through the procedure changes to and then enter the correct number e Check time and date are correct Controls TV Screen 1 Turn the VCR and TV on then set TV to the video programme number Press the VIDEO Plus button twice Notes Ifthe VIDEO Plus button is pressed when all the programme numbers that the VCR can store i are occupied a FULL indication will appear in T a EALL the VCR s display and on the TV screen e If you intend to use the PDC function press the PDC button to switch on the PDC function The letter PDC will appear next to the channel number on the screen For further information on PDC see page 55
60. r Cable box Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads refer to page 3 AC Outlet AC230V 50Hz Aerial Lead Cap Oey ae eur Mains lead AERIAL RF OUT SCART SOCKET Please use a scart lead not supplied to get even better picture and sound quality Scart connector lead not supplied When viewing pictures on your TV press the VCR TV button of the remote control handset so the VCR indicator lights in the VCR s display Aerial cable Supplied Auto Install Auto Install Plug amp Play function This automatically tunes all broadcast channels sets the clock and date To operate proceed as follows Plug the aerial lead into the VCR Plug the aerial cable supplied from the VCR RF OUT into the TV aerial input Please refer to page 2 VCR TV screen 2 Connect to main power supply after completely O O connecting all leads as described on page 2 Connection The VCR will be in standby mode at this stage and the VCR display will show 3 Press OPERATE button Auka will appear in the VCR display During this time if your set up include scart connector and the TV is set to AV line the TV screen will display as shown QO b71 OPERATE After this process is complete the RF output channel will appear in the VCR display For exa
61. rrect speed automatically during play so it is not necessary to change it over It is recommended to record in the SP mode for higher quality picture and sound 20 To avoid erasing a recording Break off the safety tab using a screwdriver or similar tool To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Cover the hole with cellophane tape Section 2 Basic Operations Playback Pages 22 25 This tells you how to playback a recorded tape and how to view a scene at variable tape speeds Recording TV Programmes Pages 26 28 This tells you how to record a TV programme while viewing the same TV programme or while viewing another TV programme Timer Recording Pages 29 36 The built in 24 hour timer permits unattended recording of up to 8 preselected programmes within a period of 1 year including daily and weekly programmes In additional to the conventional timer programming procedure this VCR incorporates a new programming procedure called VIDEO Plus Prepare Recording Using Satellite Decoder Page 37 Prepare Rec function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite cable decoder 21 PLAYBACK Controls VCR s Display 1 2 CEL BS w PLAY a PLAY STILL Start point Turn the TV set on and select the video programme number Insert a cassette Note When a
62. s the F FWD button Note When a cassette has not been inserted the TAC will flash in the VCR display to warn you Fast forwarding a tape at high speed Press the F FWD button then press it again To stop the tape press the STOP button 23 BASIC OPERATIONS PLAYBACK j CH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT eS CH1 2 STOP MENU 5000 0000 SP LP AUX O O O FADV ooann HITACHI PLAY STILL Playing a NTSC tape Note NTSC is different picture format used in North America If your TV has a PAL 60 system mode you can play a NTSC tape on the TV Insert a NTSC tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button Note Although this VCR can play both NTSC SP and EP tapes the Hi Fi sound in NTSC EP tapes may be noisy In this case press the CH1 2 button to switch off the and f indicators so the linear sound mode is engaged STOP EJECT Press either the STOP or STOP EJECT button to stop a tape 24 Note The quality of the playback picture in the LP still search slow frame advance modes is slightly inferior and jitter shaking skew and or disappearance of colour may occur and with some TVs the picture also be vertically unstable PLAYBACK CH1 2 OPERATE VCRTV PDC EJECT HITACHI Notes e If there is a noise bar in the picture during still or slow motion play press the SLOW button and then press the TRACKI
63. s to be assured Ok kk kk kk kok DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment DOensure that all electrical connections including the mains plug extension leads and interconnections between pieces of equipment are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation operation or safety of your equipment DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment Ok kkk kkk kk DON T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally or if it is damaged in any way switch off withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer DON T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages DON T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety It is illegal to watch television whilst driving DON T listen to headphones at high volume as such use can permanently damage your hearing DON T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment
64. then enter the correct digit e The clock must be set to the correct time before programming the timer for unattended recording Turn the VCR and TV on then tune the TV to the video programme number m 12 2 AUTO 3 REVIEW CHANNEL am aver 5 dh NODE CLOCK Press the MENU button all j CH1 2 OPERATE VCRITV PDC EJECT Press the button for clock setting CLOCK SET 10 20 B j DAY MONTH YEAR E pS meno F ADV anaaga HITACHI 12 05 00 FR DAY MONTH YEAR Set the time For example press for 10 20 0 00 for midnight 12 00 for noon Set the date For example press O for the 12th of May 2000 The day of the week appears automatically H L l lt O a Ic 4 After setting the date press the MENU button The clock appears in the display of VCR Notes If you wish to correct the time in the VCR s display after setting the clock time and date perform steps 1 through 5 to correct the time and date again e Ifthe power is interrupted for more than 30 minutes will appear in the VCR s display and the time and date will need to be reset 19 SETTING UP CASSETTE TAPES Only use video cassettes with the MHS mark in this VCR Insertion
65. u the format and specifications for Hi Fi sound SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Linear time counter second hour minute eS TESS 5 DISP VIDEO Plus OO O 0000 SPILP AUX 0000 F ADV Oooo ll Press the DISP button twice to select the linear time counter display Every time the button is pressed it changes the VCR s display between the clock time display and time counter display e The counter is reset to 0 00 00 when a tape is ejected e When the tape starts it counts up from 0 00 00 and the counter indicates the elapsed time e Pressing the 0000 button resets the time counter to 0 00 00 Notes The linear time counter does not operate when nothing is recorded on the tape e The counter may not be able to count the time precisely with some types of tape and at particular positions of the tape Automatic rewind The VCR automatically rewinds the tape when the end of tape is reached To prevent accidental erasure the VCR does not rewind the tape after timer recording Rewind shut off If the OPERATE button is pressed during the rewind operation the VCR will be turned off automatically after the tape has been completely rewound Rental Play The VCR will automatically start playback when a cassette with its safety tab removed is inserted into the VCR Then the VCR will enter the rewind mode when the tape reaches its end or when the V
66. unction press the PDC button once Pressing the button again turns PDC off Subsequently the on off default follows your previous setting Always programme the timer for one TV programme to record the programme with the PDC function turned on If you programme the timer for a football game and a movie on station 3 sequentially from 10 00 to 14 00 for example only the football game will be recorded but the movie will not In this case programme the timer with the PDC off or input the other programme using another programme number to turn the PDC function on again When the VCR is tuned to a station transmitting a PDC signal but the signal conditions are poor programme the timer with PDC turned off If you programme the timer with PDC turned on the PDC function may not operate normally The letters PDC will appear on the TV screen when reviewing the programmed information If the PDC indication is on and the broadcast programme does not have the PDC signal your timer recording will function according to the time you have set on the VCR Programme without the PDC signal will be deleted after the recording is done Whereas the programme with PDC signal only will be deleted automatically after 4 00 am the next morning 55 ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS 56 HITACHI YOUR GUARANTEE OF EXCELLENCE for UK only For the period of 12 MONTHS from the date of purchase your product has the benefit of
67. w VCR and how to use the VCR s controls Section 2 This section tells you how to playback a tape and record a TV programme Section 3 This section tells you how to use the additional functions Section 4 Setting Up CONNECTION ersa eiee ies aed deeded aree asees Eeen tenes 6 Customer Controls c cccesessceceesesseeseesssceeeeesssseseessssaneeseess 8 Customer Controls and Remote Operation ccceceeeeees 9 Auto Installation Function cccceceesessessseceeeceeeeesssesseeaneaes 10 Pre tuning of Built in TV Tuner cccccscscceseseeceeseseeeeeseees 12 Auto Clock Setting Using PDC Signal cccseceseseeeeees 18 Setting the Clock Manually cc ccccssseecssseecesteeseseeseneeeseaes 19 Cassette Tapes ccccccccsssseccecssseceecesseceecesseeeeceseseeeeessseeeseees 20 Basic Operation Play Da CK eee sce ce E N AAE A E A E E eet 22 Recording TV Programmes ceccceceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 26 Timer Recordings sesadean nines 29 Prepare Recording Using Satellite Decoder 0000 37 Additional Operations Special Characteristics Linear Time Counter cccccesseecssseeceseeeseseeseseesseeesenes 39 Automatic ROWING sssini idinan aana onenei 39 Rewind Shut Off ccccessecssseecssseecsseeesseeesseeeeseeesseaes 39 Rental Play irens nsien nai ea a detente 39 e Tape Finder Function sssssssssssssssrssssrnrsrsrrnsssrnnnnnennnee 40 Menu
68. you ever need to ship or store your unit SETTING UP CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls AERIAL ANTENNE RF OUT SORTIE RF N 15 16 17 18 Tae est REC LV LILIA oo 21 20 19 6 54 Item No Function Page 1 Cassette compartment 20 2 STOP EJECT button 24 3 PLAY STILL button 22 4 FAST FORWARD button 23 5 REWIND button 23 6 REC button 26 7 PROG programme up down buttons 11 8 Remote control receiving window 9 9 OPERATE Operate Standby button 2 10 Decoder socket 47 11 AUDIO OUT L R sockets for stereo system connection 12 AERIAL signal input 6 13 RF OUT signal out to TV 6 14 Scart socket J VCR Display 15 Time 19 Time counter or 39 VCR mode indicator 2N 22 PLAY playback appears 22 SRCH visual search during reverse 23 SLOW slow play direction 22 REW rewind viewing 23 S REW high speed rewind 23 FF fast forward 23 S FF high speed fast forward 23 STILL play pause and frame advance 22 16 VCR operate mode 22 17 Audio indicators 25 18 record flashes during 26 record pause 19 Tape in indicator 20 20 TV programme number or 26 Auxiliary L1 L2 45 21 Timer indicator 29 Remote Control Handset Customer Controls 25 2 p QRERATE VCR TV ake EJECT CO OCy 24 3 23 4 g t 0000 SP LP Pw Ole F ADV e en low lan 9 10 11 12 13 ad HITACHI

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