Hitachi 13VR3B User's Manual
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1. a 7 Press the MENU button This starts the clock and the TV screen will return to the INITIAL SETTING screen 21 SETTING THE CLOCK LH SEI TIME us a Eu LOA Ty DP EAR anau SAT FLL i Q AKF GRACE CORRECT rCLEAR Ent Cr nam El To make corrections press the clear button repeatedly to move back to an item you want to change Then enter the correct number 27 AIR CABLE AIR CABLE Your TV VCR Combination can receive 125 cable antenna CATV channels or 12 VHF channels and 56 UHF AIR channels See RECEPTION BAND TABLE When shipped from the factory it is set to AIR VHF and UHF To receive CATV channels please operate as follows Remote Control Buttons e CATV CHANNEL SELECTION 1 Press the MENU button HE F ini n Ahorn EXT 7T EH 2 Press the 1 key wri seg e 4 Press the 1 key aPlABLE BP CAT LATDwZ EXIT FPH 5 Select CATV1 or CATV by using 1 key 6 Press MENU button The TV screen will return to the INITIAL SETTING screen RECEPTION BAND CATV 1orCATV2 CATV CHANNEL dicated an the screen VHF2 13 Mid band 1 Ar o A 1 VHF 2 13ch Super bandd W UHE 14 69ch aa W 1 W 28 Ultra band W 4 29 W 4 B4 23 AUTO PROGRAM AUTO PROGRAM This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY This will allow you to skip over unused channels when using the2. Load the videotape for recording e Turn off power Turn off the power at least one minute before the recording start time n order to stop the recording in progress which is programmed press STOP EJECT Button more than 3 seconds TER REZDIHFUIDUR Sa TaPE TO REC CAMSEL CLEAR Toa ij hEZCOH DISCO SIART CT AEG CAMSEL T CLEAR 38 DELAYED RECORDING STEPS start In this case delayed recording indicator blinks and tells that the delayed recording doesn t operate When the message appears in order to start delayed recording set a tape for recording wait for the message Q appearing it shows up about 5 seconds prior to the input start time and press REC button If you cancel the delayed recording press CLEAR button When the message Q appears press REC button in order to start delayed recording If you cancel the delayed recording press CLEAR button CAUTION Please take note of the following factors 1f the delayed recording does not start operation after presetting 1 The time set for delayed recording 1s coincided with either OFF TIMER or SLEEP TIMER In the case that OFF TIMER or SLEEP TIMER operates and the power turns OFF prior to the delayed recording start time the delayed recording starts automatically 2 In the case that the delayed recording start time comes after the power turns on by ON TIMER operation warnings appear or the screen and the delayed recording doesn t start automatically
3. SCREEN DISPLAY ON SCREEN DISPLAY Whenever a function button Stop FF etc is pressed or when you change channels a 6 second OSD appears The function name or the channel number if tuned are displayed as a large overlay for 3 seconds then again for 3 seconds in a smaller overlay IFFWD gl F Fill IETC 1 VCR STATUS DISPLAY VCR STATUS DISPLAY As the Recall button 1s pressed the sequence of overlays shown below will be displayed as long as the finger appears in the lower right for about the first 3 seconds After the finger disappears the overlay displayed will remain on the TV screen until it is removed by the next press of the Recall button PRESS PRESS ECA RECALL aflige 7 WITHIN cri 3y When watching i WITHIN PRESS V channel irn Li A Y RESS REZALL Le ee WITHIN dd SEC 18 OSD MENU SCREEN OSD MENU SCREEN You only need to press one of the Numeric keys on the remote control Each Numeric key is indicated next to the feature displayed on the OSD Menu When you Select a feature turn to the section in this manual and read the full description accompanying the instructions there uj SET LP eF l aT SELECT NUMBER EXIT cr MENU CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM This feature not only makes it possible for the hearing impaired to enjoy selected p
4. WENU 5 Select ADD or ERASE by using the buttons SLOW SPEED ADD will be highlighted in white press the Button to add the channel into memory ERASE is now highlighted Press the button to erase the channel from memory ADD is highlighted in white again 25 TO WATCH TV TO WATCH TV This section describes the basic operations for watching TV a E i T 4 2 F ES m a EEE o J Ooo sql E e AL This picture shows 13VA36 1 Press the Power button 2 Select channel Use the Channel Up Down buttons or Numeric keys 3 Press the volume Up Down buttons Audio Mute To mute the sound temporarily press the Mute button on the remote control When you press it again the volume will return to the previous level Remote Control Buttons Sleep Timer You can set the Sleep Timer to turn the TV VCR Combination off automatically at the end of a preset time period 10 20 30 60 90 or 120 minutes This feature is useful to turn the TV VCR Combination off when watching a late program otherwise you might doze off leaving the TV VCR Combination on 1 Press the Sleep Timer button on the remote control SLEEP TIMER 0 will appear as an On Screen Display 2 Press the Sleep Timer button repeatedly to increase the time The desired time 10 20 30 60 90 or 120 minutes will appear on the TV screen To cancel the Sleep Timer Function Press the Sleep Timer button and select
5. 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 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Lan 2 When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed unplug this TV VCR Combination from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Shock 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord and do not place the TV VCR Combination where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse This may 5 Do not attempt to service this TV VCR Combination yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 6 Never push objects of any kind into this TV VCR Combination through cabinet SAFETY TIPS slots 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 TV VCR Combination 7 If the TV VCR Combination has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged unplug this TV VCR Combination from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Fe Bi 8 If liquid has b
6. performance video cables should use 75 ohm coaxial shielded wire Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio video products Below are illustrations and names of common connectors Before purchasing any cables be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components Also make sure the cables are the correct length As TEE amp 300 Ohm Twin Lead Connector This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adaptor 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm TEES vial E O Phono Connector Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the TV VCR Combination s rear jack panel F Type 75 Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector For connecting RF signals antenna or cable TV to the antenna jack on the TV VCR Combination ANTENNA CONNECTIONS These sets are equipped with one VHF UHF antenna terminal The VHF UHF terminal can be used for normal TV cable TV CATV a TV game etc 1 VHF 75 Ohm antenna CATV When using a 75 Ohm coaxial cable system disconnect the VHF adapter from the VHF 75 ohm receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 ohm receptacle To outdoor antenna or CATV cable VHF LIHF disconnect t e s uid k k VHF Adapter Coaxial a A p da 2 VHF 300 Ohm antenna UHF antenna When using a 300 Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna disconnect the VHF or UHF indoor antenna leads from screws of the VHF or UHF adapter a
7. quality set the TV VCR Combination 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 Your Hitachi TV VCR Combination does not record at this speed but it can play cassettes that were recorded in LP mode No special setting 1s required for playback Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure A safety tab is located on the front left edge of every videotape next to the label Break this tab off if you want to keep a special tape from being erased accidentally Notice this tab is already removed on prerecorded tapes you buy or rent Poke a screwdriver or similar tip into the space behind the tab to break it off Don t worry you can change your mind and record on this tape even after the tab is broken off simply cover the hole with cellophane tape Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the TV VCR Combination 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 28 ABOUT VIDEOCASSETTE TAPES WRONG Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the TV VCR Combination You will feel the TV VCR Combination take it in When the cassette is all the way in the TV VCR Combination powers up automatically and a TAPE IN indicator lights It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed To
8. until your remove it by changing the display in step 4 CHANNEL 1 2 The closed caption signal may be broadcast over one or both of these channels 20 SETTING THE CLOCK SETTING THE CLOCK This 1s Important for your future timed recordings You ll need to set the clock when first hooking up your TV VCR Combination and when the clock is cleared by a power outage etc When you first plug in the TV VCR Combination or after a power outage the clock display will read Remote Control Buttons 1 Press the MENU button The menu will appear as an on screen display 3 2 Press the 1 key on the remote control The set up screen will appear ET UP ioe CAPTEN DI Hi L TRA fF i Baf 1 nH Tu GA LEDGE 1 SELECT WUaHER Li 3 Press the 2 key on the remote control The INITIAL SETTING screen will appear 4 Press the 4 key on the remote control The CLOCK SET screen will appear 5 To set the hour minute s AM or PM enter two digits for the hour two digits for the minute s and 8 for AM or 9 for PM For example for 9 30 PM press Numeric keys 0 9 3 0 9 TIME FILL P4 BLIE SPACE EXIT CT MEN 6 To set the month day year enter two digits for the month two digits for the day and two digits for the year For example for July Ist 1995 press Numeric keys 070195 Ba 33 Pul FILL s BLIMAOMG SPAGE COaARST GQoLeaa ExIT Cr WE NU
9. AUTO REPEAT If you set the AUTO REPEAT function to ON during setup playback will continued to the end of the recorded section of the tape The tape will then auto rewind to the beginning of the tape and will repeat playback m Ext kem Press the MENU button 2 Select SET UP by press the 1 key 3 Select VCR MODE by press 5 key 4 Press 1 or 2 button and set the VCR MODE as you prefer 3 SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS Still Playback Pause Press PAUSE to still the tape during play The picture will freeze you may see some minor noise or interference on the screen This is normal After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape To resume play press PLAY or PAUSE again Frame advance When you press F ADV button on the remote control during still play pause mode one frame at a time can be seen Skip Playback When you press the F ADV button during play back the tape is searched forward for about minute of recording time and then the normal play back mode resumes Variable Speed Slow Motion Playback During playback you can play the tape in variable speed slow motion using the SLOW SPEED buttons on the remote control Press the SLOW SPEED buttons on the remote control to begin slow motion playback Press the SLOW SPEED button to increase the slow motion speed or press the SLOW SPEED button to decrease the slow
10. CHANNEL UP 4 or DOWN V buttons Remote control buttons 1 Press the MENU button i J L SELECT NLMBEA run 2 Press the 1 key 4 nH 4 Press the 2 key sia DL em creu 5 Press the 1 key DS E eens n pun Re Channel number is displayed during scanning AIR mode 02 69 CATV mode 01 125 The TV will cycle through the channels available in your area and store them in memory When autoprogramming is complete the lowest channel number of the channels stored in memory is displayed and the TV VCR Combination returns to the INITIAL SETTING screen 24 CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL MEMORY Autoprogramming function may store weak channels or channels with interference The CHANNEL MEMORY function is used to erase undesired channels such as erase described above or to store previously erased channels Remote Control buttons For example to add or erase channel 11 1 Press the MENU button E HE ril J u SELES hile A r MEIA 2 Press the 1 key SET UP CLOSED CAPTION E KMAL SETTMG 73 JFF TIMES Cr M FER a ZEB ui ELECT iwi A T T LIEU 3 Press the 2 key oia JET AINE J ana INT E Tir P Ra zm ay 4 Press the 3 key Select the channel 11 to be added or erased by using the CHANNEL UP DOWN amp V buttons or Numeric keys TRAGA Coari RE SELECT CHANN L ERAS P EE F EXIT cr
11. ET UP screen a CM TIME OM IE Crims TER GET OM OFF FILL amp 3 MEIRA SPACE ExiT of MERMLI O e Set the TIME MINUTE AM PM and CHANNEL Press 2 key and set the TIMER SET ON Press the MENU button then on timer setting 1s completed and turn back to SET UP screen O For correction and cancellation of on timer press the CLEAR button O In order not to operate the on timer under keeping the setting data set the TIMER SET OFF 4 HEAD CLEANING HEAD CLEANING The heads are tiny mechanisms in the TV VCR Combination 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 TV VCR Combination automatically cleans the video heads whenever a cassette is loaded or ejected and when a cassette is already inside the TV VCR Combination 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 TV VCR C
12. Poor sound with normal picture Poor TV reception No color or poor color Ghosts Multiple images TV programs can t be watched PN VCR TV program cant be recorded Timer recording can t be performed correctly There s no playback picture or the playback picture is noisy or contains streaks Remote Control TV VCR Combination can t be remote controlled Miscellaneous Video cassette can t be inserted Correction Check that the Power Plug is completely connected to an AC outlet Check that the Power button is set to on Correction At first check antenna its wires connections and direction Then follow the corrections below Check that the power plug is completely connected to an AC outlet Check that the Power button is set to on Adjust the Brightness Sharpness and Contrast controls Adjust the Volume control Adjust the Sharpness and Picture controls Adjust the Tint and Color controls Install a directional antenna Make sure that the receiving channel of the TV VCR Combination 1s memorized Correction Check that the band selected is set to meet your antenna or cable TV system Make sure that the record tab on the back of the cassette 1s still intact Set the recording start stop time Make sure that the power turned off Adjust the Tracking control slowly in either direction Correction Aim the Remote Control directly at the remote sensor on the TV VCR Combination Avoid
13. SLEEP TIMER 0 PICTURE FUNCTIONS CONTRAST adjusts the overall brightness and contrast of the picture COLOR adjusts the amount of color in the picture TINT adjusts the color of flesh tones BRIGHTNESS adjusts the brightness of the dark portions of the picture SHARPNESS adjusts the picture sharpness RESET return picture adjustments to factory preset conditions Picture of remote control buttons For example to adjust the amount of COLOR 1 Press the MENU button 26 TO WATCH TV e U ME hil dE ur PVSTURE EsLEL Midia A EXT zrHMENU Press the 2 key PETLUME COMTRAST aki cT i LOLGR era HIT cra aa3iHTWE acu Era FE Pis E gars RESET T SELECT LR EH Press the 2 key Press the button repeatedly or continuously to increase color Press the button repeatedly or continuously to decrease color 21 ABOUT VIDEOCASSETTE TAPES ABOUT VIDEOCASSETTE TAPES Types The best thing you can do for your TV VCR Combination 1s use the best quality tapes available This TV VCR Combination 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
14. TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI TV VCR Combination 13 VR3B 20VR4B OPERATING GUIDE Your new HITACHI TV VCR Combination incorporate a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual We recommend that you read the following instructions and IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS notice before turning on your TV VCR Combination for the first time This TV VCR Combination will display television closed captioning Ed or LA in accordance with paragraph 15 119 of the FCC rules EDITION ANGLAISE L edition francaise est imprimee a l envers TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS elo leo O 21 21 DOS A DD REM ED E eee eee 29 IEWING A VIDEOCASSETTE TO PLAY BACK A RECORDED TAPE TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT IMPORTANT Your new HITACHI TV VCR Combination incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual We recommend that you read the following instructions and IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS notice before turning ON your TV VCR Combination set for the first time Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this TV VCR Combination CAUTION 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK T DO NOT OPEN 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 al DDS Es The ligh
15. TIONS ON A TAPE playback automatically from that spot Jump to an index mark with INDEX A quick way to access specific program segments 1s with the index search feature This lets you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark This function only works with recordings that have been set up with indexing You create an INDEX mark every time you press the REC button while recording This TV VCR Combination s indexing system is based on the VHS Index Search System VISS The new system may not recognize index marks on tapes recorded on older VCRs If tape is playing press STOP e Press GO TO INDEX button This bring up the Set GO TO INDEX Screen Press REW button or F FWD button 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 TV VCR Combination finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot e f this is the program you were looking for press PLAY to resume normal playback e f this is not the program you want don t press anything After 15 seconds the TV VCR Combination 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 TV VCR Combination returns to PLAY mode TO stop the index search before an index mark 1s reached press STOP If
16. To prevent the above from occurring please set the ON TIMER and OFF TIMER off before presetting delayed recording The SLEEP TIMER is advised to be set off as well before presetting delayed recording e Cancel and confirm programmed recording time e On TIMER PROGRAM screen select number 2 for REVIEW to cancel programmed time press CLEAR If several programs are set press 1 to search for the time which you would like to cancel Press MENU Button screen will turn back to TIMER PROGRAM for example CM START END AA GAT SPEED Ps Figi HAAT SP af i i ba a Ow E FILE AESORGMG NEXT IT EAASE CF CLEA EXIT CT MERLI EXITO Cr MENLI 39 OFF TIMER OFF TIMER You can set the daily power off time e Select SET UP at MENU screen and select OFF TIMER at SET UP screen DEF TIMER Off TIMER Cf TIMER SET Gre CM OFF ILL IM fLINKIMG SPACE Ext crMenu e Set HOUR MINUTE and AM PM of daily power off time Press 2 key and set the TIMER SET ON Press the MENU button then off timer setting is completed and turn back to SET UP screen O For correction and cancellation of off timer press the CLEAR button O In order not to operate the off timer under keeping the setting data set the TIMER SET OFF 40 ON TIMER ON TIMER You can set the daily turn on time and channel e Select SET UP at MENU screen and select ON TIMER at S
17. all obstacles which may interfere with the signal path Inspect or replace the batteries Correction Insert the cassette with the window side up and the record tab facing you 44 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Video cassette can t be removed Check that the power plug is completely connected to an AC outlet 45 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Display e Picture Tube VCR Format e Record Playback System Tape Speed General e Power Source Power Consumption Television System Channel Coverage Operating Temperature e Dimensions Height in Width in Depth in Weight lbs I3VR3B 13 inches measured diagonal 90 C deflection Picture Tube 20VR4B 20 inches measured diagonal 90 C deflection Picture Tube VHS Video 4 heads Audio Monaural record playback system 33 35mm sec SP 16 67mm sec LP playback only 11 12mm sec EP 120V AC 60Hz I3VR3B Approx 71W 20VRAB Approx 89W EIA Standard NTSC color 181 ch VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 CATV Mid Band A 5 A 1 Super Band J W Hyper Band W 1 W 28 Ultra Band W 29 W 84 41 F 104 F 5 C 40 C I3VR3B 20VR4B 15 9 16 19 7 8 15 9 16 20 1 2 14 3 4 18 5 16 29 0 52 0 1995 96 Model Warranty 90 days labor 1 year parts Cannot record one channel and watch another at the same time 46
18. am Indicator Tape in Indicator 13 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Rear O VHF UHF Antenna Input Terminal In from the Antenna or cable Q Video Input Connector Audio Input Connector Video Output Connector Audio Output Connector DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS TV VCR UNIFIED REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS TV VCR UNIFIED REMOTE CONTROL Picture of Remote Control CLU 361VR OD Power Button Press to turn the monitor on and off Mute Press to turn the sound off Press again and the sound will return Volume Buttons Up Down Press either Volume Up or Down button to change the sound level RECALL Button Press this button to display or clear the time counter time function and channel number PLAY Button Press to play back the videotape Rewind Button Press to rewind videotapes Also during play back press this button to view the picture in rapid reverse Rec Button Press to record MENU Button Press this button to select a feature in the MENU system O Program Button Used for setting the timer recording CLEAR Button Used to reset time counter when it is displayed Also cancel Timer Record Programming and correct some other settings SLEEP TIMER Button Used to set Sleep Timer GO TO INDEX Button Press this button to find a specific section on the videotape T LIGHT Button Illuminates key function buttons for a few seconds d LAST CH Button Switches to the TV ch
19. amming timer In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting 1 Select channel you want to record or select LINE by AVX button in order to record external video input 2 Select tape speed by TAPE SPEED button on remote control 3 Press record button to start recording 4 Press REC IRT button during normal recording and press REC IRT button again while large REC is displayed Then Recording time length will be set 30 minutes Each time you press REC IRT button is set as below REC Normal Recording J meutes 39 1 how SP 1 hour 30 minutes AT A i o 5 nego df CHER d hours EF J four 2 Ous To stop the recording during IRT keep pushing STOP EJECT BUTTON of set more than 3 seconds RT remains on even if you turn off monitor The power of VCR 1s turned off after recording 1s finished To confirm the time of IRT by STOP button of remote control IRT remains on IRT continues even if the stop button on the remote control is pressed 36 SETTING THE VCR TO RECORD LATER SETTING THE VCR TO RECORD LATER You can record the program automatically at the time you prefer This case screen indication show you the way of operation at the time recording start 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 conf
20. annel you watched previously during the current viewing session 13 Channel Up Down keys Used to select the desired TV VCR Combination tuner channel 8 TAPE SPEED Button Set this selector to the desired recording speed T F FWD Button To rapidly advance the videotape While in play back press this button to do a rapid forward visual search 18 STOP Button To stop the videotape 1 Pause Still Button Press to temporarily stop the videotape during recording or to view a still picture during playback FADV Button Press to advance the picture frame by frame in still mode SLOW SPEED buttons Used to slow the play back and other settings amp Numeric keys 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 and 9 Used to select channels and functions selected with OSD On Screen Display 100 Press this button first when selecting channels 100 through 125 amp AVX Button Press this button for the desired input to the TV VCR Combination 15 HOW TO USE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL HOW TO USE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL INSTALLING BATTERIES The remote control requires two AA size SUM 3 batteries or equivalent Before you start to operate the remote control install the batteries as follows a Open the battery cover by pushing the notched part of the cover with your finger b Install the batteries so that the and marks on the batteries match the and marks inside the battery compartment of the remote control c Replace the cover 16 ON
21. cording when you see the commercial is over If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes the TV VCR Combination automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape To Change the Channel Being Recorded Suppose you are recording one program and you remember that something else is on that you would rather record You can change the channel while in the recording mode Press PAUSE to stop the recording temporarily This is necessary because the CHANNEL buttons won t work while you are in recording mode to keep you from accidentally switching the station while recording Change the channel to the one you prefer Press PAUSE to continue recording To Leave Index Marks on the Tape This feature 1s useful when you are recording several programs on the same tape It helps you quickly find the beginnings of the shows during playback You create the index mark every time you begin recording by pressing REC To leave an index mark between shows simply press STOP at the end of each show then press REC to record the next show Pressing Pause during recording does 35 RECORDING A PROGRAM not leave an index mark During timed recordings the TV VCR Combination automatically inserts an index mark at the beginning of the recording Using the Instant Recording Timer IRT The Instant Recording Timer REC IRT button on the TV VCR Combination will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the progr
22. e from interference and multiple image ghosts the indoor antenna may be sufficient LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen Also be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set To avoid deformation color change and breakdown of the set do not leave the set in a place where temperature gets too high For example exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating device etc e VIEWING This TV VCR Combination may be viewed from any desired distance Most viewers prefer a distance of three to six feet or more depending on screen size for maximum eye comfort SAFETY TIPS SAFETY TIPS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TV VCR Combination CAUTION Read all of these instructions e Save these instructions for later use Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the TV VCR Combination Our reputation has been built on the quality performance and ease of service of HITACHI television receivers Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units To help you operate these products properly this folder illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI TV VCR Combination FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY 1 This TV VCR Combination is
23. ed for a period of time turn the TV VCR Combination off and unplug it from the wall outlet IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY lex F z N Lu 9f 22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions do not attempt any further adjustment Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician 23 Whenever the TV VCR Combination is damaged or fails or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for service unplug the set and have it checked by a professional service technician 24 It is normal for some TV VCR Combination to make occasional snapping or popping sounds particularly when being turned on or off If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION re all J ME i 25 Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV VCR Combination manufacturer as they may cause hazards 26 When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY TIPS HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS Most audio video connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors For best
24. een spilled into this TV VCR Combination unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel 7 v memes I E 7 eme Gs 9 Do not subject your TV VCR Combination to impact of any kind Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface o 3 sci 5 10 Unplug this TV VCR Combination from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 11 1 Do not place this TV VCR Combination on an unstable cart stand or table The TV VCR Combination may fall causing serious injury to a child or an adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV VCR Combination Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 12 Do not use this TV VCR Combination near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 13 Choose a place where light artificial or sunlight does not shine directly on the screen v 14 Avoid dusty places since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure 6 SAFETY TIPS of the set when high humidity persists 15 The set has s
25. electrical lights 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 such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 18 For added protection for this TV VCR Combination 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 This will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges OPERATION OF YOUR SET SAFETY TIPS Line Fraser V Voltage 19 This TV VCR Combination 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 at your home consult your television dealer or local power company For television sets designed to operate from battery power refer to the operating instructions 20 If the TV VCR Combination does not operate normally by following the operating instructions unplug this TV VCR Combination from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV VCR Combination to normal operation Bl 21 When going on a holiday If your TV VCR Combination is to remain unus
26. en e At the point that you want to go back to press CLEAR This resets the counter to 0 00 00 Press STOP when you are done recording or playing back the tape Press RECALL button a few times and set the COUNTER display as coming M display after COUNTER display 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 Jump Forward or Backward with GO TO Using the time counter you can search for a spot a certain number of minutes before or after your current position on the tape Press STOP 1f tape is playing and press GO TO INDEX button then press the key to bring up the set GO TO time screen EI To TIME 4 m Tu CT 1 COUNTER Go TO F FWT mEwT INDEX cr E FWO DA MEM exit CT ugHMU EXIT T MEML Select minutes by pressing buttons 0 to 9 one digit for hours then two digits for minutes If you enter a wrong digit press CLEAR and enter the correct one 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 O O 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 33 TO FIND SPECIFIC SEC
27. ident 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 TV VCR Combination 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 e Starting time Ending time Channel to be recorded Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact 27 DELAYED RECORDING STEPS DELAYED RECORDING STEPS You can set up the delayed recording using the on screen System 1 Press Program button TEA PROGRAM PADGIAM Fi l REVIEN cf 3 SELECT NUMBER EXIT T MENU 2 Press 1 Key to get program screen EXIT CF HEHU 4 When the cursor 1s flashing enter the following e Select channel by numeric key 2 or 3 or them For external Video input press AVX button Input start and end times by the order of Hours Minutes AM PM e Select the tape speed by TAPE SPEED Button in REMOTE Control Input date by the order of Month Date Year will be indicated automatically You may select the date to a year ahead When you have a wrong setting press the CLEAR button and correct it Press MENU button
28. ing a videocassette the screen will appear as below SET LF E PICTURE TRACA NG 4 SLELT Swen Press the 3 key The TRACKING screen will appear F li a L Nil re D li The Eri d n AL E E T f El 1 ad Fi 1 1 TRACE Fil sc rou TELA ET Is n E UN AJUST F Les Emt rmm E am E Loi Press the buttons Manual Tracking adjustment 1s intended for use during playback slow motion and STILL to minimize noise in the picture 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 TV VCR Combination will stop and automatically rewind the video cassette If you press POWER while the tape is rewinding the power of VCR will shut off automatically after the tape has completely rewound Manual Rewind Press STOP and REWIND buttons The TV VCR Combination rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press STOP EJECT on the TV VCR Combination to release the tape 30 VCR MODE VCR MODE Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed and you set the MOVIE function to ON during setup the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette and eject it when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds This function works only in PLAYBACK mode not in RECORDING mode
29. lots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes to provide reliable operation of the receiver and to protect from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered A e Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material ete e Never place the set in a built in enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET 16 1 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV VCR Combination be sure the antenna system is protected against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code NFPA No 70 1975 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 electrode and requirements for the grounding electrode Click to see antenna grounding diagram 16 2 Note to CATV system installer Only for the TV VCR Combination with CATV reception This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical 17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
30. motion speed Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback It is normal to occasionally see some streaks in the picture during slow motion viewing Select the Tracking Adjustment mode and adjust the Tracking TO FIND SPECIFIC SECTIONS ON A TAPE TO FIND SPECIFIC SECTIONS ON A TAPE Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it Press PLAY and then REW to search in reverse Press PLAY and then F FWD to search ahead Press PLAY again to return to normal playback Searching with the Time Counter During playback and recording a counter keeps track of how many hours minutes and seconds the tape has run Press RECALL button MODE TIME and COUNTER display appear on the screen Press RECALL button once more within 3 seconds and only MODE display remains on the screen Press RECALL 3rd time only COUNTER display appears on the screen See VCR status Display page 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 1s one part of the video that you know you are going to want to return to you set the time counter to memorize that spot Begin in either STOP or PLAY mode Press RECALL button and display COUNTER on the screen Begin recording or playing back a tape Notice the counter remains on the scre
31. nd connect outdoor VHF or UHF antenna leads to these screws of a VHF or UHF adapter To outdoor VHF or UHF Antenna amp connect u VHF Adapter d 3 When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected Attach an ANT MIXER to the TV antenna terminal and connect the cables to the ANT MIXER Te Tc outdoor TouHr HFAUHF antenna or Antenna bi CATY system Antenna mixer 10 HOOK UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS MODEL 13VR3B DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS MODEL 13VR3B Front 13V R3B F FWD Button Fast forwards the videotape REW Button Rewinds the videotape STOP EJECT Button Cancels any videotape action and when pressed a second time ejects tape PLAY Button Cassette Compartment Where the video cassette 1s inserted REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR Record Indicator Power Indicator O Power Button Press to turn the monitor on and off 9 Program Indicator Tape in Indicator 12 DESCRIPTION O CONTROLS MODEL 20VR4B DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS MODEL 20VR4B Front 20V R4B F FWD Button Fast forwards the videotape REW Button Rewinds the videotape STOP EJECT Button Cancels any videotape action and when pressed a second time ejects tape PLAY Button Cassette Compartment Where the video cassette is inserted Remote Control Sensor Record Indicator Power Indicator Power Button Press to turn the monitor on and off 9 Progr
32. ombination dealer for the name of trained service technician near you 42 RECEPTION PROBLEMS RECEPTION PROBLEMS e IGNITION NOISE Black spots or horizontal streaks may appear picture may flutter or drift Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition systems neon lamps electrical drills and other electrical appliances GHOSTS Ghosts are by the television signal following two paths One is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings hills or some other objects Changing the direction or position of the antenna may improve reception Ghosting may also be caused by defects in the antenna system such as unshielded leads or connecting several sets to the same antenna without using multiple antenna couplers A a l J e SNOW If your receiver is located in the fringe area of a television station where the signal is weak your picture may be marred by the appearance of small dots When the signal is extremely weak it may be necessary to install a special antenna to improve the picture A RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE The T produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture 43 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE Check the following points once again if you are having some trouble with your TV VCR Combination Power No power Monitor No picture or sound Poor picture with normal sound
33. remove the cassette simply press the STOP EJECT button on the TV VCR Combination 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 TV VCR Combination Tapes will last longer and so will your TV VCR Combination if you store them properly Remember dust dirt and liquids are enemies of your tapes and TV VCR Combination To avoid aggravation later apply the labels that come with new tapes On them write notes to yourself about what you recorded 29 VIEWING A VIDEOCASSETTE TO PLAY BACK A RECORDED TAPE VIEWING A VIDEOCASSETTE TO PLAY BACK A RECORDED TAPE 1 Insert the casette arrow side forward into the slot at the front of the TV VCR Combination The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights 2 Press PLAY Button to start the tape 3 Press STOP Button to end play 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 Manual Tracking Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote control If you press the MENU button when view
34. rograms but can also be used to receive valuable information from your TV Stations Remote Control Buttons To Set the Closed Caption Mode 1 Press the MENU button The menu will appear as an on Screen Display 2 Press the 1 key on the remote control The Set up screen will appear FF TIMES E q T LIE 5 Press the 1 key on the remote control The CLOSED CAPTION screen will appear Seto FAP oa DILAT i DET APM K M CR aT Es pu Melb 4 Press the 1 20r 3 key to change the display to the desired mode Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption Text Program Your TV VCR Combination will automatically record the Closed Caption Text signal of applicable programs To see the Closed Caption narration or text during playback simply follow the steps above When selecting prerecorded tapes for rental or purchase look for the CC closed caption mark Selecting the Proper Mode DISPLAY ON When this mode is selected a narration of selected TV programs will be displayed on the screen Check your TV programs listings for CC closed caption broadcasts DISPLAY OFF In this mode narration will not appear on the screen even if a closed caption broadcast is received TEXT In this mode black space will appear on the screen Then when the TV station broadcasts text such as program listings special information etc it will appear in this space This text block will remain on the screen
35. there are no index marks on the tape the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end 34 RECORDING A PROGRAM RECORDING A PROGRAM Copyright Infringement Warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is okay to record for personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this are check into the matter if you are unsure Basic Recording Steps 1 Load the videocassette into the TV VCR Combination 2 Press the tape speed button and set the tape speed as you prefer SP standard play for the best picture quality EP extended play for longest recording time on a single tape 3 Select channel by pressing CH up down or numeric keys For external video input press AVX button 4 To begin recording press REC button on the remote control or RECART button on the TV VCR Combination Recording will start unless the cassette is protected with the safety tab If this tab has been removed the VCR will eject the tape to prevent recording over what is there 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 re
36. tning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV VCR Combination TO RAIN OR MOISTURE NOTE There are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver e Model number and serial number are indicated on the back side of the set POWER SOURCE This TV VCR Combination is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz AC household current Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THE TV VCR Combination s PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE NEVER CONNECT THE TV VCR Combination TO 50 Hz DIRECT CURRENT OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE INSTALLATION ANTENNA Unless your TV VCR Combination is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for the best performance However if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is fre
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