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1. VCR Display 3 61 55 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 53 74 CATV Channel WAD WALI W 2W 43 Wd Wd SW 446 147 We 18N 449 WWE NP e52W 453 48 473 30 81 82 83 84 85 85 37 88 89 N4 STW458 A 5 A d A 3 A 2 A 1 WA 59W GOIW e6 W467 6 094 35 96 yy 9 amp 95 LOO 101 102 103 104 105 SW 1 SGW OW GSMO WETON TINA PWT SW 74 W4 75 Wa T6W T2 V 78 Wa 79 VCR splay CATY Channel IA HS H6 107 118 119 VCR D splay 106 107 108 100 110 CATV Channel W 89W 31 W482W 483 19 VCR Display DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products Video Deck Models VT MX4510A Trade Name HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Responsible Party Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 905 East South Street Anaheim CA 92805 U S A Tel 714 780 0152 OVMN02450A H5875UD 43
2. Infrared remote control Real time tape counter This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours minutes and seconds Does not work in blank areas of the tape 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call A converter may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels Auto power on and off system Automatically turns the VCR on as you insert the cassette turns off after auto rewind and ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached Auto counter reset Automatically resets tape counter 0 00 00 when a tape is inserted Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached Does not occur when using the timer recording Direct Button Operation When a tape is in the VCR and the power is off just press PLAY REW or F FWD button on the main unit and it will automatically turn on the VCR and perform the desired function Does not occur when using the timer recording 2 Step Picture Search Operation You can view a video program at a high speed or super high speed in either a forward or reverse direction Super high speed is available in LP and SLP mode only Still Freeze the picture at any time for close viewing of a particular scene Digital Auto Tracking DTR Automatically adjusts the tracking for each tape you play Auto Repeat Allows you to repeat the playing of a tape indefinitely without pressing the PLAY button Picture Select Allows you to select the picture
3. Make sure the timer recording is set correctly Make sure the power is off Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly Cannot go into Record mode Make sure the tape has an erase prevention tab If needed cover the hole with plastic tape Playback picture is partially noisy Adjust tracking control for a better picture by using the CHANNEL A or Y button on the VCR No picture but the audio is OK in playback e Head cleaning may be necessary Refer to HEAD CLEANING on page 32 No picture or poor picture on playback Set your TV to the VCR mode and or press the VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator on the display comes on Fine tune your TV On the air TV programs cannot be seen Re check the ANT IN and ANT OUT connections See page 10 Set your TV to the TV mode and or press the VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator on the display disappears No operation from the infrared Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet Remote Control Check batteries in remote control If the TV or CATV button is selected press the VCR button on the remote control Video or color fades in and out when You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape You are experiencing making a copy of a video tape copy guard protection 41 SERVICING Should your VCR become inoperative do not try to correct the problem by yourself There are no user serviceable parts inside Turn off
4. Press the CATV button and the CH and the cable converter station will change to the next higher station NOTE Also you may change the channels at the cable converter by using the number buttons If you can not change the channels at the cable converter by using the number buttons press the ENTER button after you press the number buttons It may change channels at the cable converter 2 Press the VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again 39 REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV 1 Turn on the TV Turn on the TV any channel is okay 2 Program the remote control Aim the VCR s remtoe control at your TV set Hold down the TV button not the VCR TV button while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart For example If you have an RCA television press the TV and 0 at the same time If this button combination sends a signal that matches with your TV the channel will change on the TV and you ll know the remote is set to control the television NOTES If that button combination does not change the TV channel go through the whole list of button combinations one by one until you find one that does change your TV channel Also if your brand of TV is not listed in the chart try all the number buttons One of them may work for you If the TV channel still doesn t change after going through all the button combinations listed it is likely that you will not be able to program this rem
5. Press to advance the picture by one frame at a time during the still mode only on the remote control 21 SLOW button Press to start slow motion playback The slow speed can be controlled by pressing the F FWD button faster or the REW button slower only on the remote control 22 MUTE button Press to mute the TV s sound Press it again to resume the sound only on the remote control 23 VOL ume buttons Press to adjust the desired TV s volume level by using either or Y button only on the remote control 24 VCR TV button Press to select TV or VCR mode only on the remote control VCR position to view playback to monitor video recordings or watch TV using the VCR tuner TV position to watch TV or to view one program while recording another 25 MODE SELECT buttons only on the remote control CATV button For details see page 29 TV button For details see page 30 VCR button For details see page 29 30 26 Power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet 120V 60Hz 27 AUDIO OUT jack Connect to the audio input jack of your audio equipment or another VCR 28 AUDIO IN jack Connect to the audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR 29 ANT IN terminal Connect to an antenna Cable system or Satellite system 30 VIDEO OUT jack Connect to the video input jack of your video camera or another VCR 31 VIDEO IN jack Connect to the video output jack of your video camera or another VCR 32 CH3 C
6. S uf Use the remote control for the following procedure Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV lt gt CH3 CH4 Back of the VCR AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK The VCR has the auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button Make sure to insert a prerecorded tape 1 Select main menu Press MENU button until the main menu appears MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING gt AUTO REPEAT OFF PICTURE SELECT CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT 2 Select AUTO REPEAT Press the PLAY 4 amp or STOP V button to point to AUTO REPEAT 3 Begin Auto repeat playback Press the F FWD gt button so that ON will appear next to AUTO REPEAT on the TV screen When in Stop mode Repeat playback mode will start automatically If the on screen menu still remains press the RESET EXIT button to exit the menu e Once you select the Auto Repeat mode it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function if the Auto Repeat mode is set to ON In this case set the Auto Repeat mode to OFF To stop playback press the STOP button TO EXIT THE AUTO REPEAT MODE Repeat steps 1 to 2 Then press the F FWD gt button OFF will then appear on the m
7. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT For details please refer to Recording on page 22 Fig 4 Cable Box and Satellite Box Back of the L UHF VHF combination TVI Cable Box or Satelite Box Back of the VCA NEVE combination TV not supplied N Jack Bacx ot the UHF VHF separated TV To VCR s ANT OUT Bottom Jack p d Coantal cable supped You can ONLY record and view the SAME channel when using this connection There are no exceptions The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT Note Channel memory programming is NOT needed when using this connection RECORDING HINTS 1 Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on 2 Turn on the TV and Cable Box or Satellite Box 3 Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box or Satellite Box 4 Set the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4 5 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel set on the TV and VCR 6 Press the REC button For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING the VCR must stay on channel 3 or 4 at step 9 on page 25 Continued on the next page Some customers with cable boxes may record one channel and view another with either one of the connections below Satellite systems Neither one of these connection will work For satellite owner wishing to record one channel and view another please contact the manufacture of the satellite system From the Cable Company 2way signal splitter not supplie
8. begins fast forwarding by selecting this function When the VCR find the beginning of the program the index mark the VCR begins playback video tape at high speed for 30 seconds Then return to fast forwarding again to the beginning of next program The VCR repeats these operation to the tape end Concerning the index mark please see INDEX SEARCH section Tape must be fully rewound 1 Select QUICK FIND mode Press the QUICK FIND button on the remote control QUICK FIND gt gt TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF NEXT PROGRAM Press the QUICK FIND button on the remote control TO VIEW AT NORMAL SPEED Press the PLAY button The Quick Find is cancelled A video cassette must be insert in the VCR for this function to work This function will not operate in the recording mode When you want to cancel the Quick Find while in progress press the STOP button When the end of a tape is reached during the Quick Find the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning After rewinding finishes the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off TIME SEARCH The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape to your desired position simply by entering the exact amount of playback time you want to skip Example To watch a program after 2 hours and 50 minutes from the present position in either direction 1 Select TIME SEARCH Press the TIME SEARCH button on the remote control 2 Enter your d
9. broadcasts in your area Then set your TV to the same channel an Ow Back of the VCR A V TERMINALS CONNECTING TO INPUT JACKS When you copy a video tape or watch a program recorded on an another source use the audio video input jacks on the VCR USING THE REAR JACK Audio Video cables not supplied E To the video output jack USING THE FRONT JACK You can use the audio and video input jacks on the front panel of the VCR instead of using the jacks on the back INPUT SELECT OF FRONT OR REAR To use the audio video input jacks select the LineIn Rear L1 or LineIn Front L2 position 1 Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the 13 channel selected on the TV 3 Connect the audio video cables to the audio video input jacks on the back of the VCR Now connect the other end of the cables to the audio video output jacks on the source 4 If you use the audio and video input jacks on the back of the unit press 0 0 1 on the remote control to select the LineIn Rear L1 position If you use the audio and video input jacks on the front of the unit press 0 0 2 on the remote control to select the LineIn Front L2 position You may also select the LineIn Rear L1 or LineIn Front L2 setting by pressing the CHANNEL CH A oV button Notes
10. button on the remote control will not function in Automatic Timer Recording mode 36 You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment Connect the editing recording VCR source playing VCR another VCR and your TV using the following diagram NOTE You can use the audio and video input jacks on the front panel of the editing recording VCR instead of using the jacks on the back Fig 9 Editing Recording VCR this unit TV set Use for monitoring Audio Video cables p not supplied C H ANT i reas SY m fe amp e TRO GS OUT OUT l Bk d our SiN 9 N mes pete Ty bh 12 Antenna input jack AUDIO VIDEO mdi m rouen Coaxial cable supplied 1 Insert a pre recorded video cassette into the source playing VCR 2 Insert a blank video cassette or one you want to record over into the editing recording VCR cassette compartment 3 Press the TAPE SPEED button on the remote control on the editing recording VCR to select the desired recording speed SP SLP 4 Select the LineIn Rear L1 or LineIn Front L2 position on the editing recording VCR See page 13 under Connecting to input jacks 5 Press the REC button on the editing recording VCR 6 Begin playback of the tape in the source playing VCR For best results during dubbing use the VCR s front panel controls whenever possible The remote control might affect the playback VCR s oper
11. cassette that has the VHS mark For best results we recommend the use of high quality tapes Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes Avoid moisture Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or vice versa Before using a tape with these conditions to avoid damage of the tape and your VCR wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated Avoid extreme heat high humidity and magnetic fields Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism Do not touch the tape with your fingers TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS Before recording select the tape speed from SP mode Standard Play or SLP mode Super Long Play The table below shows the maximum recording playback time using T60 T120 or T160 tapes in each mode Tape Speed Recording Playback Time Type of tape TT16060 a SP mode 1 hour 2 hours 2 2 3 hours Note You can play back a tape recorded in LP mode Long Play INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown Push in gently but continuously on the center back of the cassette until it is drawn into the VCR The VCR will automatically turn on REMOVING A CASSETTE 1 In the Stop mode press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR The cassette will be ejected 2 Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment 3 Store the cassette in the case as shown LH ERASE PREVENTION You can prevent accidental erasing
12. e LineIn Rear L1 or LineIn Front L2 is found before the lowest memorized channel Example CH2 e When the TV screen displays LineIn Rear L1 or LineIn Front L2 its background will be blue CONNECTING TO OUTPUT JACKS If your TV has A V input jacks you may connect your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the audio video input jacks on back of your TV Direct audio video connections usually result in a better picture and sound quality for tape playback Please see your TV s owner s manual for A V input connections Fig 8 Audio Video Y adapter cord Back of the VCR not supplied 14 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert 2 AA penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity markings 3 Replace the cover You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area You must use the remote control for this procedure NOTES Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12 In this case with your remote select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as located on the back of VCR CH3 or CH4 Then the channel you wish to record or view may be selected on the cable box or satellite box Follow the steps below once Repeat only if there is a p
13. making the index marks on the tape should be greater than 1 minute for SP recording 2 minutes for LP recording and 3 minutes for SLP recording Example You are watching program number 4 and want to fast forward to program number 7 You must skip three programs CURRENT PLAYBACK PROGRAM Beginning of tape l End of tape ZELLE ELE a 3 2 1 1 2 3 INDEX MARK 1 Select INDEX SEARCH Press the INDEX SEARCH button on the remote control 2 Enter your desired number Press the PLAY or STOP V button until the number of programs that you want to skip appears Example 03 for 3 programs INDEX SEARCH 03 The Index Search mode will be cancelled if the procedures are not activated in 30 seconds 3 Begin Index Search Press the REW or F FWD button The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning of desired program NOTE Every time an index signal is skipped the number in the program indicator decreases by one 4 After Index Search When the preset program is reached the VCR will start playback automatically 27 A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work The number of Index Searches can be set up to 20 This function will not operate in the recording mode When you want to cancel the Index Search while in progress press the STOP button QUICK FIND This function enables you to search and confirm the contents of the recorded program s using the index mark The VCR
14. please refer to ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTIONS on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step 4 Select the TV mode Press the VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator on the VCR s digital display disappears 5 Select the channel on the TV Set the TV to the channel you want to watch TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING 1 Press the VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator on the display comes on 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV the VCR IRT Instant Recording Timer This function enables you to set the recording length simply by pressing the REC IRT button on the VCR Please refer to the connection you are using through pages 10 11 or 12 on ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTIONS before continuing You cannot use the remote control for this function e Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV lt gt CH3 CH4 Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording PUSH ES DISPLAY RECORDED 7 LENGTH l push normal recording E 2 pushes 0 30 30 minutes 3 pushes 1 00 60 minutes i
15. unplug the power cord and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing CABINET CLEANING Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry Never use a solvent or alcohol Do not spray insecticide liquid near the VCR Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces HEAD CLEANING Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of use or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback the heads of your VCR may need to be cleaned 1 Please visit your local Audio Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner 2 If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem consult the nearest Authorized Service Center Professional video head cleaning requires highly technical attention NOTES Remember to read the instructions included with the video head cleaner before use Clean video heads only when problems occur Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 heads Tape Speed 33 35mm sec SP 16 67mm sec LP Playback Only 11 12mm sec SLP RF Input UHF VHF 75 ohm Tuner 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input ACI20V 60Hz Power C
16. Cable Box 3 Set the channel to be recorded on the VCR 4 Set the TV and Cable Box to channel 3 or 4 5 Set the CH3 CHA switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel set on the TV 6 To view ONE channel while recording ANOTHER the VCR indicator must be off For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING the VCR indicator must be off after step 11 on page 25 7 Set the channel to be viewed on the Cable Box Note If you wish to see the VCR menu view what you are recording or playing a tape with this connection the VCR indicator must be on and the Cable Box channel must match the channel selected on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Note to CATV system installer 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 connected oe sounding system of the building as close vo the point of oale enuy aeneo SETTING THE CH3 CH4 SWITCH E SETTING THE CH3 CH4 SWITCH If your TV does not have A V terminals When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR is in the VCR position your TV will receive signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4 To use the VCR with your TV set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4 which is located in the back of your VCR whichever is not used for normal
17. EAR VIEW 26 27 28 29 jae d 51 E ias 30 3132 33 100 button When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99 press this button first then press the last two digits To select channel 125 first press 100 button then press 2 and 5 only on the remote control 12 TAPE SPEED button Press to choose the desired recording speed SP SLP only on the remote control 13 MENU button Press to display the menu on the TV screen Press to exit the menu on the TV screen only on the remote control 14 DISPLAY button Press to display the counter or the current channel number and the current time on the TV screen only on the remote control 15 QUICK FIND button Quick Find mode For more information please read page 21 only on the remote control 16 COUNTER RESET button Press to reset counter to 0 00 00 only on the remote control EXIT button Press to exit the menus on the TV screen only on the remote control 17 COUNTER MEMORY button Press to set counter memory on and off only on the remote control 18 INDEX SEARCH button Index Search mode For more information please read page 21 only on the remote control 19 TIME SEARCH button Time Search mode For more information please read page 21 only on the remote control 20 PAUSE button Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback only on the remote control Frame Advance function
18. EGUARDS ONTROLLING YOUR TV OR CABLE CONVERTER WITH THE VCR S REMOTE CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning EXCEPTION A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this video product on a
19. H4 selector switch Use to select a video output channel 3 or 4 for VCR playback 33 ANT OUT terminal Connects to the antenna input terminal on your TV 10 ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections please follow the drawings below Use only one connection For any further complex connections please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons You may need additional accessories which are not supplied 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT IN Top jack of your VCR 3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable supplied to 4 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable the ANT OUT Bottom jack of your VCR supplied to the UHF VHF antenna jack of your TV Fig 1 Indoor Antenna FIVE combination TV in You can record one channel while viewing another The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT For details please refer to Recording on page 22 Note The connection of an indoor antenna with a VCR may not always give acceptable TV reception Fig 2 VHF UHF Combination Antenna or Cable from the Cable Company iu You can record one channel while viewing another The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT For details please refer to Recording on page 22 Continued on the next page Fig 3 VHF UHF Separate Antenna JHF ra k of ty i n HH You can record one channel while viewing another
20. HITACHI Video Deck A Aa an ENERGY STAR f Partner our c ompany has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for nergy efficiency EwEmav Stan i a U S registered mark VT MX4510A Owner s Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features W Rotary 4 head Record Playback System W Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish W Infrared remote control E Real time tape counter W 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call E Digital Display W Auto power on and off system W Auto counter reset W Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached E Direct Button Operation E 2 Step Picture Search Operation E Still W Digital Auto Tracking DTR E Auto Repeat W Picture Select W Three different tape speeds SP LP SLP W Two different recording tape speeds SP SLP W IRT Instant Recording Timer W Year 7 events including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording E Time Search B Quick Find W Index Search E Slow Motion E S VHS Quasi Playback SQPB HITACHI AMERICA LTD HITACHI HSC CANADA LTD HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court 6740 Campobello Road San Diego Ca 92173 Mississauga Ontario LSN 2L8 Tel 1 800 HITACHI Tel 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 1 800 448 2244 QR32281 Hitachi Ltd 2000 Printed in China TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAF
21. ILY WEEKLY For weekly recording To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week Example every Monday on ch 7 at 5 00PM Press the PLAY 4 or STOP V button to point to WEEKLY and then press the F FWD button PROGRAM NUMBER 1 ONCE DAILY WEEKLY When you press the F FWD button during steps 4 to 10 you may move to the next step e Press the REW 4 button to go back one step from the current step during steps 2 to 10 4 Set the date when you want to start First press the PLAY amp or STOP V button until the desired month appears Example 05 for May Then press the F FWD gt button Next press the PLAY amp or STOP Y button until the desired day appears and then press the F FWD gt button Example 04 for 4th ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 THU START TIME END TIME P ae CHANNEL REC SPEED 5 Set the start hour 32 Press the PLAY 4 amp or STOP V button until the desired hour appears Example 07 Then press the F FWD gt button ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 04 THUR START TIME END TIME edens co CHANNEL REC SPEED 6 Set the start minute Press the PLAY 4 or STOP V button until the desired minute appears Example 30 Then press the F FWD button Next press the PLAY A or STOP Y button to point to AM or PM Example PM Then press the F FWD gt button ONE TI
22. ME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 04 THU START TIME 07 30 ENDTIME CHANNEL REC SPEED AM PM 33 7 Set the end hour Press the PLAY or STOP V button until the desired hour appears Example 08 Then press the F FWD gt button ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 04 THU START TIME 07 30 PM END TIME e CHANNEL REC SPEED 8 Set the end minute Press the PLAY 4 amp or STOP V button until the desired minute appears Example 30 Then press the FFWD button Next press the PLAY amp or STOP Y button to point to AM or PM Example PM Then press the FFWD button ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 04 THU START TIME 07 30 PM END TIME 08 30 CHANNEL REC SPEED AM PM 9 Set the channel number Press the PLAY or STOP V button until the desired channel number appears Example 16 Then press the FFWD button Remember refer to ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTIONS on pages 11 and 12 if you have a cable box or satellite box before setting the channel number ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 04 THU START TIME 07 30 PM END TIME 08 30 PM CHANNEL REC SPEED 10 Set the tape speed Press the PLAY 4 amp or STOP V button until the desired tape speed appears Example SP ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 04 THU START TIME 07 30 PM END TIME 08 30 PM CHANNEL 16 REC SPEED SP SLP 11 Finish s
23. NEL CH 4 or Y button NOTES f the picture is distorted or rolling vertically adjust the vertical hold control on your TV if equipped Most newer TV s do not have a user adjustable vertical hold control TRACKING ADJUSTMENT Tracking adjustment will be set automatically Digital Tracking function when you start playback However when playing pre recorded tapes or tapes recorded on units other than your own noise lines 23 black and white streaks may appear on the playback picture If this occurs you can adjust the tracking control manually by pressing CHANNEL A or Y button on the VCR until the streaks disappear To return to the DTR function stop the tape once and start playback again e You can reduce the noise lines by pressing the CHANNEL CH or VV button in slow mode too Slow tracking adjustment will not be set automatically NOTE In Still mode press the SLOW button and press the CHANNEL CH A or Y button until the streaks disappear To return to Still mode press the PAUSE button on the remote control again SLOW MOTION Press the SLOW button on the remote control to reduce the playback speed The VCR mutes the sound during slow motion You can control the speed by pressing the F FWD button faster or the REW button slower Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback NOTE If it is left in the Slow mode for more than five minutes the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode 24 COUN
24. O CORRECT OR CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM 1 Turn the power on 2 Press the MENU button The details of the your program appear on the TV screen TIMER PROGRAMMING DATE STA END 1 05 04 07 30 PM THU 08 30 PM 3 05 11 10 00 PM W THU 10 54 PM 5 05 21 11 00 PM DAILY 11 30 PM 3 Select the program which you want to correct or cancel using the A PLAY or Y STOP button If the program you wish to correct or cancel is not on the screen press the PLAY amp or STOP Y button until your desired program appears NOTE If some empty program numbers exist the lower program number appears on the TV screen by pressing the REW 4 button In this case you can enter the new program Press the F FWD gt button during program number flashes then continue with the step 3 in the AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING section 4 Press the F FWp gt button ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 04 THU START TIME END TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED To cancel the program press the REW button during the program number flashes To correct the program go to the digit you want to change by using the F FWD gt button or REW 4 button Then enter the correct numbers using the A PLAY or V STOP button 5 Press the RESET EXIT button to return to original mode 6 Press POWER button to return to timer stand by mode TO STOP A STARTED AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM Press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR 35 NOTE The STOP
25. OTE This function effects only the language on the screen menu and not the audio source LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH ON ESPANOL 5 Begin Channel preset Press the F FWD gt button once The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area e The VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels AUTO SET UP 6 After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel The TV screen returns to TV mode If AUTO SET UP appears on the TV screen again check the cable connections Press the F FWp gt button once again and the VCR will begin preset again CH 01 TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL You can select the desired channel by using the CHANNEL CH A or Y button or directly pressing the number buttons on the remote control Note for using the number buttons When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99 press the 100 button first then press the last two digits Example to select channel 125 first press the 100 button then press 2 and 5 You must precede single digit channel numbers with a zero For example 02 03 04 and so on 16 CLOCK SET UP Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source In the example below the clock is to be set to DATE March 20th 2000 SETTING TIME 5 40PM FL f Sof Use the remote control for this procedure i When the VCR in the Me
26. TER MEMORY g v t A J Use the remote control for the following procedure Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV lt en CH4 a Back of the VCR 1 Stop tape at your desired point Rewind or fast forward the tape to the beginning point at which you want to review 2 Reset the counter to 0 00 00 Press the COUNTER RESET button on the remote If necessary press the COUNTER RESET button again to reset the counter to 0 00 00 3 Select the Counter Memory mode Press the COUNTER MEMORY button on the remote control until M appears on the TV screen The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function if the Auto Repeat mod is set ot ON In this case set the Auto repeat mode to OFF o M 0 00 00 4 Begin recording or playback Press REC or PLAY button Press the STOP button when recording or playback is completed 5 To activate the Counter Memory Press the REW or F FWD button the VCR will stop automatically when the counter has returned to approximately 0 00 00 NOTE The displayed time will not change during blank portions on the tape TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY Press COUNTER MEMORY button on the remote control so that M disappears from the TV screen On more information concerning the on screen display please refer to page 32 25
27. V ADD MEMORIZED 6 Exit the preset mode Press MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode NOTE To confirm that channel s has been deleted or added press the CHANNEL CH Aor V button 21 CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN Remember If your cable box or satellite box is connected as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12 you DO NOT have to set up the channels Just select the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4 and also have theCH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel you selected CH 3 or CH 4 Now select the Box to the channel you wish to view or record Use the remote control for this procedure 1 Press the MENU button until the main menu appears 2 Press the PLAY 4 amp or STOP YF button to point to CHANNEL SET UP Then press the F FWD gt button 3 Confirm AUTO SET UP is pointed to then press the F FWD button After scanning the tuner stops at the lowest memorized channel e The VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels CHANNEL SET UP AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP SELECTING THE LANGUAGE If you want to change the language on the TV screen follow the steps below Note This function effects only the language on the screen menu and not the audio source Use the remote control for this procedure 1 Press the MENU button until the main menu appears 2 Press the PLAY or STOP Y button to point to LANGUAGE SELECT Then press the F FWD gt b
28. at Avoid dusty or humid places Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the VCR Install unit in a horizontal position Avoid locations subject to strong vibration Do not place the VCR near strong magnetic fields Avoid moving VCR to locations where temperature differences are extreme Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60Hz ONLY AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet Grasp it by the plug If by accident water is spilled on your VCR unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to an Authorized Service Center for servicing Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR cassette holder Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR WARNING The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the VCR No other VCR has the same serial number as yours You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Serial numbers are not kept on file Rotary 4 head Record Playback System Rotary 4 heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish
29. ates that the VCR is in the VCR position 5 REC indicator Lights up when the VCR is in the Recording mode Flashes when a recording has been paused 6 Clock Feature Channel Speed indicator Indicates the current time when the clock is set and briefly displays which feature the VCR is currently performing as the illustration Indicates the channel number when it is set Indicates the tape speed when it is changed REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours minutes and seconds The displayed time will not change during blank portions on the tape The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than 0 00 00 on the tape counter 0 00 12 AUTO REWIND When the end of a tape is reached during recording playback or fast forward the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning After rewinding finishes the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off The tape will not auto rewind during timer recording or Instant Recording Timer When the Counter Memory is activated the tape will rewind to the M0 00 00 and the VCR will go into the Stop mode This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV ass well as the VCR as long as your TV comes with a remote control This feature comes in handy you don t have to juggle two remotes The remote control is compatible with the fifteen makers of TV s listed below but don t be alarmed if yours is not on our list You
30. ation Always use video quality shielded cables with RCA type connectors Standard audio cables are not recommended You can use a video disc player satellite receiver or other audio video component with A V outputs in place of the playback VCR f video or color fades in and out you may be copying a copy guarded video tape TO MONITOR THE RECORDING 1 Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV lt gt CH3 CH4 Gr Back of the VCR 2 Press the VCR TV button on the remote control on the editing recording VCR so that the VCR indicator on the display comes on NOTE VCR power and the VCR indicator must be on To check the Count Clock and Channel number press the DISPLAY button on the remote control Each time you press the DISPLAY button TV screen will change as shown below OFF mode COUNT mode CLOCK mode STOP Press once Press once It is normal for the status display STOP PLAY etc and the tape speed display SP LP playback only or SLP to disappear after 5 seconds 37 1 PWR power indicator Lights up when the power is turned on 2 indicator Lights up when a timer recording or an IRT has been set Flashes if a tape is not inserted in the VCR even if you set a timer 3 Cassette indicator Lights up when there is a tape in the VCR 4 VCR indicator Indic
31. d coaxial cable not supplied coaxial cable not supplied m on fich 2 e A B switch not supplied Quo i On older TVs a matching transformer may be needed here not supplied You can record a scrambled channel while viewing another RECORDING HINTS 1 Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on 2 Turn on the TV and Cable Box 3 Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box 4 Set the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4 5 Set the CH3 CHA switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel set on the TV and VCR 6 Press the REC button For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING the VCR must stay on channel 3 or 4 at step 9 on page 25 7 Set the A B switch to the other side For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING set the A B switch to the other side after step 12 on page 25 8 Select the channel to be viewed on the TV Note If you wish to see the VCR menu view what you are recording or playing a tape with this connection make sure the A B switch is on the correct side 12 From the Cable Company Back of the VCR On older TVs a matching transformer may be needed here not supplied This connection is good only if none of your channels are scrambled You can record one channel while viewing another Scrambled channels can not be recorded with this connection RECORDING HINTS 1 Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on 2 Turn on the TV and
32. e or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory Of course you can later add the deleted channel into the memory again 9 v Use the remote control for this procedure Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CHA switch on the back of the VCR lt gt CH3 CH4 to match the channel selected on the TV 1 Select main menu Press the MENU button until the main menu appears MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT OFF PICTURE SELECT CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT 2 Select CHANNEL SET UP Press the PLAY or STOP V button to point to CHANNEL SET UP Then press the FFWD button 3 Select MANUAL SET UP Press the PLAY or STOP V button to point to MANUAL SET UP Then press the F FWD gt button CHANNEL SET UP AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP 4 Enter the desired channel number Press the number buttons or the PLAY 4 amp or STOP V button until your desired channel number appears Example CH30 MANUAL SET UP CHANNEL 30 TV ADD 19 5 Delete it from memory Press the F FWD gt or REW lt 4 button so that DELETE flashes on the TV screen To delete another channel repeat steps 4 and 5 f you press F FWD gt or REW 4 button again the channel is memorized again MANUAL SET UP CHANNEL 30 TV DELETE DELETED MANUAL SET UP CHANNEL 30 T
33. ence The illustration below demonstrates the sequence of recordings Becording Sequence t Program 1 i 10 00AM 11 00AM Program 2 9 00AM 10 00AM Soom JEN 9 30AM 12 00PM 9 00AM 10 00AM 11 00AM 12 00PM Recording period is SHADED 1 Select TIMER PROGRAMMING Press the MENU button until the main menu appears Next press the PLAY A or STOP V button to point to TIMER PROGRAMMING Then press the FFWD button MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT PICTURE SELECT CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT NOTE If you have not yet set the clock CLOCK SET appears If so follow the steps 2 to 8 on page 15 Then set the timer recording 31 2 Select your desired program number 1 7 Program number which is not set up flashes Press the PLAY or STOP V button until your desired program number appears Example 1 Then press the F FWD gt button PROGRAM NUMBER DATE exe START TIME END TIME a cT CHANNEL REC SPEED 3 Select once daily or weekly recording For once recording Press the PLAY 4 amp or STOP V button to point to ONCE and then press the F FWD gt button PROGRAM NUMBER 1 ONCE DAILY WEEKLY For daily recording To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel from Monday through Friday Press the PLAY or STOP V button to point to DAILY and then press the FFWD button PROGRAM NUMBER 1 ONCE DA
34. enu Then press the RESET EXIT button to return to TV mode Power failure If there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds Auto Repeat Playback will go to off 26 PICTURE SELECT This function enables you to select the picture quality of a tape This selection must be done during playback 1 Insert a tape into VCR Begin playback 2 Select main menu Press the MENU button until the main menu appears MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT OFF PICTURE SELECT CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT 3 Select PICTURE SELECT Press the PLAY or STOP V button to point to PICTURE SELECT 4 Select your desired mode Press the F FWD gt button until your desired mode NORMAL SOFT or SHARP appears on the TV screen e Once you select the Picture Select mode it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR e To stop playback press the STOP button Power failure If there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds Picture Select will go to NORMAL INDEX SEARCH This feature provides a method of indexing a recordings starting point so that it can be easily returned to in either fast forward or rewind mode e The index mark will be made automatically when the REC button is pressed It will also be marked at the starting point of Timer recording and IRT e The index mark will not be recorded if the PAUSE button on the remote control is pressed and released during recording e The time gap between
35. esired time Press the PLAY or STOP V button until your desired time appears 2 50 stands for 2 hours 50 minutes The Time Search mode will be cancelled if the procedures are not activated in 30 seconds TIME SEARCH 3 Begin Time Search By pressing the REW or F FWD button the VCR will rewind or fast forward to the specified point The time counts down as the searching progresses 4 After Time Search Playback starts automatically when 0 00 is reached A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work Time Search can be set up to a maximum of 9 hours 59 minutes 9 59 This function will not operate in the recording mode When you want to cancel the Time Search while in progress press the STOP button Please refer to the connection you are using through pages 10 11 or 12 on ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTIONS before continuing Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL CH VV or amp button CH 32 NOTE If you have a cab
36. etting the program Press the F FWD gt button Program 1 is now completed To set another program repeat steps 2 to 11 Press the RESET EXIT button to return to original mode 12 Set the timer Press the POWER button to turn off The xi indicator on the display comes on Please see HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING for more information 34 HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost If the tape runs out before the end time the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off The LX indicator will flash If a tape is not in the VCR or does not have the erase protection tab the i indicator flashes and timer recording cannot be performed Please insert a recordable tape The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned ON or OFF when the VCR is in the timer record mode TO CHECK THE AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM 1 Turn the power on 2 Press the MENU button The details of the your program appear on the TV screen TIMER PROGRAMMING DATE STA END 1 05 04 07 30 PM THU 08 30 PM 05 11 10 00 PM If the program you wish to check is not on the screen press the PLAY A or STOP Y button until your desired program appears 3 Press the RESET EXIT button to return to original mode 4 Press the POWER button to return to timer stand by mode T
37. he operating instructions 11 Grounding or Polarization This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Fig A Antenna ground diagram 14 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a ligh
38. i 17 pushes 8 00 480 minutes 18 pushes normal recording NOTE If you have a cable box or satellite box connected to this VCR please refer to ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTIONS on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL CH VV or amp button 2 Select the tape speed Press the TAPE SPEED button on the remote control to select the desired tape speed SP SLP 3 Begin IRT Press the REC IRT button on the VCR as many times as needed The recording length will be determined by the number of times you press the REC IRT button Each additional push will increase the recording time by 30 minutes It can be set for up to 8 hours IRT 1 30 SP Recording starts immediately when the REC IRT button is pressed whether you are watching the same or a different channel When the REC IRT button is pressed 18 times the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop the IRT operation press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control To show the remaining time press the DISPLAY button on the remote control so that IRT appears on the TV screen It will show up momentarily then disappear Recording stops when 0 00 is reached Please note that in the SLP mode maximum recording time assuming the tape is started at the beginning is 8 hours using T 160 or 6 hours using T 120 The TV that is connected to your VCR
39. ideo product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition 22 Heat This video product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense he
40. le box or satellite box connected to this VCR please refer to ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTIONS on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step 2 Select the tape speed Press the TAPE SPEED button on the remote control to select the desired tape speed SP SLP SP 3 Begin recording Press the REC button The REC indicator appears on the display REC SP NOTE If any menu is activated on the TV screen the REC button on the remote control does not function Press the RESET EXIT button to clear the menu Then press the REC button 4 Stop recording Press the STOP button when recording is completed SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to temporarily stop recording Press the PAUSE or REC button to resume recording Press the PAUSE or REC button to resume recording NOTE When the VCR is in the Pause mode you may view the time remaining with B marks on the TV screen Each B mark represents one minute After five minutes the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode to prevent tape damage When there is 1 minute remaining one Bi will flash 29 RECORDING ONE PROGRAM AND VIEWING ANOTHER You can record one program while viewing another To start recording follow steps 1 to 3 under VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM To select the channel you want to view at the TV follow the steps below NOTE If you have a cable box or satellite box connected to this VCR
41. may be turned on or off during IRT If the tape runs out before the end time the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately eject the tape and turn power off AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away You can set seven programs to record on specific days daily or weekly within a 1 year period In the example below the timer is being set to record DATE May 4th 2000 SETTING TIME from 7 30PM to 8 30PM CHANNEL CH16 TAPE SPEED SP PROGRAM NO No 1 Please refer to the connection you are using through pages 10 11 or 12 on ANTENNA CABLE CONNECTIONS before continuing Use the remote control for this procedure Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on to program it Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV gt CH3 CH4 d Back of the VCR Clock must be set to the correct time and date before setting the timer nsert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording Avoid overlap of programs There is a case that a program will not be performed When programs overlap The program with an earlier start time has priority Once the earlier program finishes the overlapping programs will begin recording in sequ
42. may still be able to program the remote for your TV Every TV that comes with a remote control is set up to detect certain infrared signals You need to program the VCR s remote control to send signals that your TV will recognize and respond to Here s what to do Compatibility The remote control is designed to be operated with many televisions and cable converters but will not work with every one made If your TV or cable box does not respond the way it should when you program if as explained follows this remote may be incapable of operating it Once you have programmed the remote you won t have to do it again until you change the batteries REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER If you have a cable converter you will probably want to program your VCR s remote control so you can easily change channels The process is the same as for programming the remote to operate your TV PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER 1 Program the remote control Hold down the CATV button and press the number of your brand of cable box shown in the chart NOTE If that button combination does not work or if your brand is not on the chart just go through all the button combinations until you find the one that works best Cable ConvertersPress the CATV and This Number a ac UR TO OPERATE THE CABLE BOX ONCE THE REMOTE IS PROGRAMMED FOR IT 1 Press the CATV button and then the button of the function you want For example
43. n unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn PORTABLE CART WARNING Symbol provided by RETAC 9 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 10 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to t
44. ng program for example setting clock or timer program Press to select Ap P digits when setting program f ple setting clock or timer program P setting modes from the on screen menu only on the remote control 5 F FWD button Press to rapidly advance the tape or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback Forward Search gt button When setting program for example setting clock or timer program press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input Press to determine the setting modes from the on screen menu Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset only on the remote control 6 Power button Press to turn VCR on and off Press to activate timer recording 7 Remote sensor window Receives the infrared signals from the remote control 8 Digital display See page 28 9 CHANNEL CH Y buttons Press to select the desired channels for viewing or recording Tracking function Press to minimize video noise lines or dots on screen during playback only on the VCR or slow mode Press to stabilize the picture in the Still mode when the picture begins to vibrate vertically 10 REC button Press for manual recording IRT button Press to activates Instant Recording Timer only on the VCR 11 NUMBER buttons Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording To select channels from 1 to 9 first press 0 button then 1 to 9 only on the remote control R
45. nu mode the following buttons only work PLAY A F FWD gt REW 4 STOP v RESET EXIT POWER and MENU Be sure to check that the PWR and the VCR indicators are both on Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV CH3_ CH4 gj Back of the VCR 1 Select CLOCK SET Press the MENU button The CLOCK SET menu appears CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR HOUR MINUTE AM PM The number buttons on the remote control do not work in this Menu mode When you press the F FWD gt button during steps 2 to 6 you may move forward to the next step Press the REW 4 button to go back one step from the current step during steps 3 to 7 2 Select the month Press the PLAY 4 or STOP Y button repeatedly until the desired month appears Example March 03 Then the press F FWD gt button CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR HOUR MINUTE AM PM 3 Select the day Press the PLAY 4 or STOP v button until the desired day appears Example 20th 20 Then press the F FWD gt button CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR HOUR MINUTE AM PM 17 4 Select the year Press the PLAY 4 or STOP VV button until the desired year appears Example 2000 Then press the F FWD gt button CLOCK SET MONTH DAY YEAR 03 01 2000 HOUR MINUTE AM PM 5 Select the hour Press the PLAY 4 or STOP v button repeatedly until y
46. of a recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette If you decide to record on the tape again cover the hole with plastic R p j KL Plastic Tape NOTE We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit In this case please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control VCR FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL 1 2345 31 28 7 8 3 10 REMOTE CONTROL 25 6 24 11 9 12 13 14 ne 2 5 3 21 10 20 t 15 17 16 1 Cassette Compartment 2 REW button Press to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode Rewind Search 4 button Press to cancel a setting of timer program Press to correct digits when setting program For example setting clock or timer program Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset only on the remote control 3 STOP button Press to stop the tape motion EJECT button Press to remove a tape from the VCR only on the VCR bd button Press to enter digits when setting program for example setting clock or timer program Press to select setting modes from the on screen menu only on the remote control 4 PLAY button Press to begin playback utton Press to enter digits when setti
47. onsumption 12 W nominal Cabinet Size 14 1 4 W x 3 5 8 H x 8 3 4 D 36 0cm W x 9 2cm H x 22 3cm D Weight 5 3 Ibs 2 4 kg approx Storage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No 5857952 1 remote control unit Part No HL11271 2 AA batteries Check your cable company s compatibility requirements Design and specifications subject to change without notice If there is a discrepancy between languages the default language will be English 42 If you subscribe to cable TV the channels are displayed as 1 125 Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter number combinations Please check with your local cable company The following is a chart of common cable channel designations CATY Camel VCR Display 1 CATY Cana C VCR Display 16 CATY Casmael VCR Display CATV Channel 2 zt 22 123 1 24 25 26 27 28 29 2 SE SE EN NE A a ee adel s rl ul vif WwW We Wa2 Wa3 Wad Ws W6 W47 WR W49 LUE i d kaid i 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 29 40 4t 42 43 44 1 1 T T ee a Oe W 12W L3W LANW E l SW 16 1 W418 r 4 fp 4 YCR Display 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 588 59 CATV Channel W425 W226 W427 W428 W429 W430 W 43 W430 54 W 22W 435 W36W 3
48. ote control for your TV py Brands Press the TV and This Number enith Magnavox Sanyo NE Toshiba Funai Panasonic 2 Panasonic 1CH amp up arrow Mitsubishi CH Y down arrow 100 ENTER Sharp 1 EMORY Sharp 2 DISPLAY 40 CONTROLLING THE TV Once programmed the VCR s remote control is ready to control the TV NOTE Be aware that not all of your TV s functions may work even though the remote control is correctly programmed 1 Select the TV function mode First press the TV button to change to the TV function mode then press the button of the TV function that you want For example Press the TV button and the CH and the TV station will change to the next higher station NOTE Also you may change the channels at the TV by using the number buttons If you can not change the channels at the TV by using the number buttons press the ENTER button after you press the number buttons It may change channels at the TV 2 Return to the VCR function mode Press the VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR locate the PROBLEM in the left column below Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION No power Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet Make sure the power is turned on Timer recording is not possible
49. our desired hour appears Example 05 Then press the F FWD gt button SETTING THE CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 01 MON1999 HOUR MINUTE AM PM 6 Select the minute Press the PLAY 4 or STOP v button repeatedly until your desired minute appears Example 40 Then press the F FWD gt button SETTING THE CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR MON1999 HOUR MINUTE AM PM 7 Select AM or PM Press the PLAY 4 or STOP v button to point to AM or PM Example PM SETTING THE CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR MON1999 HOUR MINUTE AM PM 8 Start the clock Press the RESET EXIT or F FWD gt button Although seconds are not displayed they begin counting from 00 when you press the RESET EXIT or F FWD gt button Use this feature to synchronize the clock with the correct time e When unplugging the AC cord or if there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds you may have to reset the clock If the display shows an abnormal reading or no reading unplug the power cord for more than 30 seconds Then plug it back in and reset clock 18 TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING 1 Press the MENU button until the main menu appears 2 Press the PLAY A or STOP VV button to point to CLOCK SET Then press the F FWD gt button 3 Follow steps 2 to 8 MENU TIMER PROGRAMMING AUTO REPEAT OFF PICTURE SELECT CHANNEL SET UP CLOCK SET LANGUAGE SELECT TO DELETE OR ADD CHANNELS The channels you no longer receiv
50. ower failure or if the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds In these cases the programmed channels are erased You must follow the steps below before attempting to play or record a video tape If you want to play or record a video tape BEFORE programming the tuner you must first turn off the VCR Then press the POWER button again to turn it back on To program the tuner again see CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN on page 16 15 CHANNEL SET UP Automatic Plug in the VCR power cord Plug the VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet The indicator flashes on the display Ape Remember If your cable box or satellite box is connected as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12 you DO NOT have to set up the channels Just select the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4 and also have the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel you selected CH 3 or CH 4 Now select the Box to the channel you wish to view or record 2 Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4 Now set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV 3 Turn on the VCR Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR Both the PWR indicator and the VCR indicator on the display come on Use the remote control for this procedure 4 Select ENGLISH or ESPANOL Select ENGLISH or ESPANOL Spanish by using the PLAY A or STOP Y button Then press the F FWD button N
51. quality of a tape Three different tape speeds SP LP SLP Two different recording tape speeds SP SLP IRT Instant Recording Timer Instant timed recording for 30 to 480 minutes is possible at the push of the REC IRT button Year 7 events including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording The built in timer allows you to record up to 7 programs at different times up to 1 year in advance The daily timer allows recordings to be made of daily broadcasts from Monday through Friday and the weekly timer allows recording to be made once a week up to the end of the tape Time Search Lets you set the VCR to advance the tape by entering the desired playback time you want to skip Quick Find Lets you search and confirm the contents of the recorded program s using the index mark Index Search Lets you Index the start of a recording Slow Motion You can view the video program at a slower than normal playback speed Slow speed can be controlled by pressing the F FWD button faster or the REW button slower S VHS Quasi Playback SQPB Allows you to view a tape recorded is S VHS format A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product s packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes This VCR will operate with any
52. tning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 16 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the v
53. utton 3 Select ENGLISH or ESPANOL Spanish by using the PLAY 4 or STOP V button 4 Press the RESET EXIT button to return to TV mode NOTE If for some reason the menu is in Spanish press MENU button until the main menu appears press PLAY 4 button to point to SELEC IDIOMA press the F FWD gt button press the PLA Y amp button to point to ENGLISH then press the RESET EXIT button 22 NORMAL PLAYBACK PICTURE SEARCH This feature is very useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape In this mode the sound will be muted 1 You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing the F FWD or REW button in the SP LP SLP modes 2 Press it again and the VCR will now search in super high speed in the LP SLP modes only 3 Press the PLAY button to return to normal speed STILL PICTURE You can view a still picture on the TV screen during playback the Still mode Press the PAUSE button on the remote control during playback Press the PLAY button to return to playback You can advance the picture by one frame at a time by pressing the PAUSE button on the remote control during the still mode If it is left in the Still mode for more than five minutes the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL In the Pause Still mode only if the picture begins to vibrate vertically stabilize the picture by pressing the CHAN

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