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Hitachi VTUX6430A VCR User Manual

1. 16W nominal ______ _________ 2 0W Standby mode Cabinet Size erre eere enna nena n 14 15 16 W x 3 11 16 H x 10 13 16 D 38 0 cm W x 9 3 cm H x 27 5 cm D Weight 7 7 lbs 3 5 kg Storage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F 1 coaxial cable Part EW10251 1 remote control unit Part No HL11131 VT UX6430A 2 AA batteries 1 remote control unit 11132 for VT UX6440A 2 AA batteries Check your cable company s compatibility requirements For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories please call HiT RON Inc TOLL FREE at 1 800 995 4500 in the continental United States For ALASKA and HAWAII please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office Design and specifications subject to change without notice Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada For the l
2. 1 rT s E 3 Press the PAUSE button to continue recording PAUSE Automatic Indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible INDEX mark every time you press the REC button while recording During playback the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark See Page 34 Locating the beginning of a recorded program INDEX SEARCH To record a Second Audio Program SAP some stations transmit a Second Audio Program such as in a second language If a station broadcasts in SAP the SA indicator will display on your TV screen You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option How to set the SAP option 1 Press the GUIDE button 6 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting GUIDE 7 Follow the Step 1 through 6 on Basic Recording Steps on pages 35 and 36 Stereo mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo you ll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy INSTANT RECORDING TIMER Using the Instant Recording Timer IRT The Instant Recording Timer REC IRT button on the VCR will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the
3. 1 Turn TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 25 26 27 1 1 v 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen rua M 3 pex es T LA 5 Press the cursor button and then press the ENTER button The VCR will automatically select CATV1 or ANT and store channels received in your area It takes about 2 3 minutes If CATV1 doesn give you the channels you expect press the gt cursor button to select CATV2 at step 4 After the channels are stored in memory the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR s display 6 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive Channel Caption Station Identifier When your VCR is receiving a channel caption signal that is transmitted by a local broadcasting station together with a TV program a station identifier is displayed on the TV screen CH 12 TI Station fe Identifier To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank have snowy pictures or interference You may skip these channels by erasing them Very weak stations might not be memorized at all You m
4. ENEE i Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock Press the DISPLAY button a second time to see just the time counter Press the DISPLAY button a third time to see the tape remaining time Press the CLEAR button repeatedly to switch the type of tape is used The correct remaining time will appear AUTO T 120 or shorter tape T 160 T 140 T 160 tape T 180 T 180 tape T 210 T 210 tape INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER To find specific sections on a tape Indexing with the Time Counter You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming and you can return to that point automatically 1 Press the DISPLAY button two or three times The counter will appear in the VCR s display DISPL AY 3 LEGE T M OH 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape L m 1 FT 3 Atthe point that you want to go back to press the CLEAR button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 CLEAR fs H Fr HI HI 5 Press the REW button to rewind the tape It will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter in step 3 Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot mi RECORDING A PROGRAM Before you record To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Lover the hole with cellaphane tape The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording See the Simple Hookups at t
5. mA mm d 2 s a Lo XE iw CABLE m um SPLITTER l ru BACK OF VCR co EC e I Th OHM ER R ALIDIOS VIDEO CABLES Advanced Hookup with Cable Box and Splitter AV and RF Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY AUTO INSTALL Setting the channel automatically 1 Switch on at the mains supply socket after completely connecting all leads The VCR will be in the standby mode at this stage 2 Press the POWER button on the VCR to start the auto install This screen appears to show that the channel is being set mnm LE The dash puts out lights one by one as shown on the VCR s display e The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area e t takes about 2 3 minutes Sa i soit C 4 do L When the auto install is complete the channel with the lowest number appears in the TV display SETTING THE CLOCK AUTOMATIC MODE Note An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation Tips You ll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage the clock display will read Auto clock set function This function sets the VCR s clock automatically when the VCR is tuned to a station which transmi
6. 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area ADVANCED CABLE WITH CABLE BOX WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL 5 Box Output WALL Channel is Usually BACK OF Tu OUTLET Channel 3 or 4 1 OED SUO T HUME i md Er AT Tr CL FA gall am LX IU i eiim n e SONDA WI 4 E t T k F y OHM CALES i i LE n T m Advanced Hookup with Cable AV Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER TO RECORD ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL b BACK OF TV i I Wee n ALS THE 1 L n x E JF C SEDEM Ou CABLE
7. INITIAL SET and then press the ENTER button SELECT END ETE 6 Press the or _ cursor button to change the hour The AM or PM can be select when you change the hour CLOCK SETUP TIME MONTH DAY YEAR MADEL 01 01 28 THU SELECTIONS GL DE 7 Press the p cursor button to select the minutes and then press 4 or cursor button to change the minutes H AF 101 989 THU 8 Press the p cursor button to select MONTH and then press 4 or cursor button to change the month MONTHIDAYIVEAR 10 20 AM 001 96 THU 9 Press the d cursor button to select DAY and then press 4 or cursor button to change the DAY The correct day of the week will appear by itself SELECTA 10 Press the cursor button to select YEAR and then press 4 l cursor button to change the year 11 Press the GUIDE button The VCR clock is now set and should show the correct time of day on the VCR s display Notes The clock uses the 12 hour system You set it for or PM Qu 1 You can correct any item entered as you go by pressing cursor button to select and press or 1 cursor to change If you press or 1 cursor button continuously the time or date is kept changing PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER Presetting the received channels without using a cable box Hookups A B C or D Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR POWER ese
8. T e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Cable Box Output Channel is Usually Channel 3 or 4 z E CABLE L J Qu Qu 1 a ac d _ TS I oa N E ANT OLIT select button TABLE E CHANNEL SELECTION B iie E FUNCTION Er mode select button to TV VCR CABLEBOX turnthe VCR indicator 5 Watch Cable Channels Select Cable Box select Channel OFF on TV Output Channel to Watch TV mode Select and Watch Cable Jord Select Cable Box Select Channel ON Channels using VCR Output Channel to Watch VCR mode Record and Watch 3or4 select Cable Box Select Channel ON the Same Channel Output Channel to Watch WER mode Record Channel Watch Another ON mode I d ZB a LCIC DB Watch Playback of a Tape 3 4 Switch RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel e When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL button alternates between RFCH
9. about 3 the channel button The CL display seconds automatically switches off when recording and playback are performed for about 5 hours after it appears TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical specifications Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 head Audio VHS Hi Fi stereo record playback system Tape Speed 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP playback only M nnn nnn nnn nn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nn nnn nn nnn nn nn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn nena 11 12 mm sec EP RF Input UHF VHS 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels X Canada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption
10. begin or l PLAYBACK To playback a recorded tape 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO ADAPTER 2 Insert a recorded tape The power comes on automatically When a cassette without its safety tab 15 inserted playback starts automatically 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape If you press the PLAY button and the cassette has not been inserted the warning screen will appear on the TV screen for several seconds Insert a cassette o L f EE NS Fi TI jx PLEASE IMSEHT 4 Press the STOP button to end playback Li zONEEENULDOED 5 Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the tape If you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding the power will not shut off until the tape has been completely rewound You may also rewind the tape manually at any time Manual Rewind 1 Press the STOP button to end playback if 2 Press the REW button The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape xxm r J Fr Movie Return If your video cassette has the safety tab removed the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette eject it a
11. is in place I 5 m Cass Removal Press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out The Tape In indicator amp turns off The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER L l r 1 r j k i T Lon IMT utr JEANINE hi A Th CHAT TEIE ANT OUT Bolten Basic Hookup with Antenna RF Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY TABLE A CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator FUNCTION Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off Select and Watch Channels Select Channel OFF using to Watch mode select and Watch Channels UN ior 4 select Channel VVatch wee madal using VCR model Record and Watch gt ON 3 or 4 Select Channel to Record tani tet the Same Channel mode One Channel select Channe i I OF nd vnm i Select Channel to Record Watch Another to mode ON Lu md shes ps 2 g ani n T Watch Playback of a Tape jor 4 WER mode Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel
12. is normal during search still and slow Playback Head cleaning may be required Tape is worn or of inferior quality adjust tracking controls Snowy picture in normal TV viewing Check antenna or cable connections Clock shows on the TV display Power has been interrupted reset the clock Reset the clock Erratic VCR display Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed instrument pen toothpick etc Maintenance Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance Such maintenance and adjustments should not be attempted by the user Please consult your service dealer for further information Auto Head Cleaning System This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads Note Mechanical sound is heard during head cleaning E c Fh 1 er a 2 ier GUIDE INDICATIONS IN THE VCR DISPLAY Guide indications in VCR display and OSD screen The following indications appear in the VCR display and OSD screen to tell you the current status of your VCR When it appears Meaning and troubleshooting When programming the timer The VCR clock has been set to Set the time and program the timer flashes for about 5 seconds uy 9 When programming the timer by A non existing PlusCode number has been u
13. it carefully before operating your video product and keep it ina handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions EL iE EE ee r r E 2 Retain Instruction The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension use a polarized cord 0 11 12 13 14 15 F F TRIER CERE So 18 17 16 N I Tey c C k J gt 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from type of power source indicated the marking label If you are not
14. o e SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video
15. product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls STE 5i cpern th Cover F the cover ipe 8 VV LI Cassette compartment STOP button Shuttle ring PLAY STILL button CHANNEL channel up down TRACKING buttons REC IRT button TIMER indicator Infrared receiver AUDIO IN L mono R jacks VIDEO IN jack ANT OUT select button VCR Display AM PM indicators Time Time counter Tape remaining or VCR mode indicatori appears PLAY playback during reverse SRCH double speed _ direction play visual viewing search and skip playback SLOW slow play REW rewind S REW high speed rewind FF fast forward S FF high speed fast forward STILL play pause and frame advance REM tape remaining time indicator VCR operate mode udio indicators record flashes during record pause Tape in indicator TV channel or Auxiliary L1 L2 Delayed recording indicator Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied If any are missing or appear damaged consult your dealer M m 2 PCS Remote Control Cable for connec
16. programming timer In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting 1 Follow the steps 1 through 5 on Basic recording steps on pages 35 and 36 2 Press the REC IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on the display You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC IRT button While you are recording the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will stop automatically and the VCR will turn itself off To stop recording while in the IRT mode 1 Press the STOP button This be done wither on the VCR or with the remote control DELAYED RECORDING Setting the VCR to record later To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Lover the hole with cellaphane tape With the delayed recording feature you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like without your being around You can record a program one time only or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once Recording is even easier when you have set up your channels for the VCR Plus system Learn the basics of delayed recording in this section Then read about the VCR Plus system beginning on page 43 Before you begin Assemble the information you need for ti
17. read carefully in order to avoid any problems CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Caution to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment Please read
18. 2 REC B COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR DUBBING Hookup If you have two VCRs you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR SITOPIEJECT To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR 1 so that L1 line appears in the display AVX SU 7 LINET los ttons on VCR 1 Advanced Hookup 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR 2 You will see the taped program being played on the TV 4 When you see part of the program you wish to record press the PAUSE button VCR 1 again to release pause and start recording Press the STOP button to finish recording PAUSE PROBLEM GUIDE MAINTENANCE Problem guide Nopower pj Make sure the is plugged into an AC outlet emote control doesn t work Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed automatically eject the tape Won t play back Make sure the TV VCR switch is set to the VCR mode Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AUX if using direct audio video hookup Won t make timer recordings The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer recording Clock is not set correctly Programs entered incorrectly Programs exceed the length of the cassette Use the EP recording speed for maximum programming Safety tab has been removed from cassette Snowy picture in playback Snow or picture noise
19. 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel e When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER BACKOF TV WIDE TAA yada avr fme r E ste a x IT LI H ma yi 75 OHM DHM ADAPTER PURCHASED SEPARATELY FE Ca E s ma a mE mms FE Ts sa K a wt Tm Roe BASIC CABLE HOOKUP C WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER vs A Il ue 7 A mj m A Ti mi LS TE m L r amp n 19 j 300 ADAPTER ANT OUT select button p BACK OF _ _ wu DER de L ae OLIT j IN T ka MM SPLITTER 1 _ Wk 1 4 1 H H
20. A batteries PLEASE WAIT CHANNEL IS SETTING POWER 2 Install batteries Align the positive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control 3 Replace the lid Hii Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR s infrared receiver 2 Point the remote control the VCR s infrared receiver and press required button on remote control CASSETTE TAPES Types ih ke Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR The table shows the recording time of different cassettes PLEASE CHANNEL SETTING To get the best quality picture record at standard recording speed SP This VCR does not record at the LP speed but it can play cassette that were recorded at the LP speed Safety tabs prevent erasure The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted The VCR won t record on a tape without a safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC IRT button Is pressed Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette Insertion Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR e The VCR automatically turns on and the Tape In indicator turns on when the cassette
21. OF VCR CU Ae GABLES Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP AV HOOKUP D WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER WALL BACK OF TV OUTLET VIDEO Ale P n I T1 conf a oo LA k F3 mg gt m 1 1E t p hy n e Lam rd f 75 OHM CABLE 1 ete D mmu mas gt ua m 75 OHM not OR 300 OHM ADAPTER AUDIO VIDEO CARLES I af I k meee m m j B __ ___ _ ee II INI es EIN T HN F BASIC CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX E WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN
22. R This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed PROGRAM FE w IL Delayed recording indicator When you have set all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on f you have installed a cable box turn on the cable box and select the channel you want to record on the cable box before recording starts Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR To go into the recording mode 1 Press the POWER button to turn the VCR on 2 Turn on TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 3 Press the TAPE SPEED button to switch the recording mode PROGRAM REVIEW Reviewing what you have programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset and if you need to clear out any of the programs Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete but daily and weekly setting must be cleared out manually 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen GUIDE ess ho ENTER Th 3 Press the cursor button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option and then press the ENTER This brings up the screen setting for the first program If you want to clear this program press the C05 button to remove this program 4 Each time pressing t
23. Set the VCR to record one time a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6 00 PM and records for 30 minutes on 7 10 99 at the EP recording speed 5 Press the 4 or _ cursor button to change the hour of the start time The AM or PM can be select when you change the hour 6 Press the 4 cursor button to select the minutes and then press the _ cursor button to change the minutes of the start time S 7 Press the 4 cursor button to select the recording time and then press or _ cursor button to change the hour 8 Press the 4 cursor button to select the minutes and then press the _ cursor button to change the minutes f you have installed a cable box see page 23 the cable box output channel will appear in the CH column 9 Press the 4 cursor button to select the channel and then press or _ cursor button to change the channel If you want to record from an external equipment press the or cursor button to select L1 or L2 instead of the channel number 10 Press the p cursor button to select the tape speed and then press the or 1 cursor or TAPE SPEED button to change the recording speed to EP 11 Press the p cursor to select the recording date and then press the or 1 cursor button to change the date PROGRAM OVERLAP HE PROGRAM Is Hber PROGRAM NO TURN POWER OFF PLEASE REVIEW 13 Press t
24. VCR will appear e Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place When a cassette without a safety tab is inserted TAb will flash in the VCR display or the warning screen will appear on the TV screen for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically e Press the PAUSE button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode Press the button again to re start recording e If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape e If you press the REC button and the cassette has not been inserted the warning screen will appear the TV screen for several seconds Insert a cassette RECORDING A PROGRAM RECORDING TIPS To watch one program while recording another 1 Once you have set the VCR for recording press the VCR TV button The VCR indicator disappears Now you will be viewing through your TV only VERITY 2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote if it s programmed to control your TV see page 54 i L 7 ea S To change channel being recorded 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the recording temporarily Sigmal ta Cable Box r Transmitter Transmitter De Front of WCR 2 Press the CH Il button or number buttons to change the channel to the one you prefer NS r ud f FFF K
25. VTUX6430A VIUX6440A HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT UX6430A VT UX6440A Owner s manual This instruction manual includes instructions on use of both VT UX6430A and VT UX6440A Using these quality features Common for VT UX6430A and VT UX6440A e The VCR programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode number VCR and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Auto install system automatically tune in broadcast channels e S VHS Quasi Playback allows you to playback a tape that is recorded by S VHS tape e Super index allows you to quickly search for a program you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on the tape Super rewind and fast forward e Multi channel TV sound MTS e 6 program 1 month preset recording e Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time using a time signal e Auto head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning e Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized e Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable channels e VHS Hi Fidelity sound in playback e On screen programming guide e With display VCR Plus can be programmed to record without
26. al channels may be different from the VCR Plus channel codes To get ready to record with the VCR Plus system you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channel numbers to the VCR Plus channel codes already stored in your VCR s memory This is called channel setup and you do it using the on screen Easy Guide System and the following step by step instructions Then you will be ready to begin VCR Plus recording also using the on screen Easy Guide System VCR Plus and PlusCode R are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation Channel setup Before you begin 1 Look for a listing like this one in your local TV program guide or Sunday newspaper TV section Notice the small numbers to the right of the station name These are the VCR Plus channel numbers that you will use in the channel setup procedure EN VCR Plus Channels EN VAT Y ARCI 06 7 20 WHIM Fax 50 Ars Enfedairemeni Neteark 23 F Bl m d x D5 i dhe Duzcavieny Chane z7 2 Make list of the VCR channel numbers and the channel numbers you are receiving them on If there are any differences YOUR channel numbers must be assigned to the corresponding VCR numbers See Example EXAMPLE VCR Plus Channel Number Channel Number You Receive 04 04 ind 06 ABC 20 PBS 42 38 Cable News Note in example that the channel numbers
27. are the same except for 20 received on channel 8 42 received on channel 38 These two channels must be assigned EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM This setup should be performed if you are using an Antenna or Cable without a cable box Hookups A or D If you receive all your channels through a cable box Hookups E F or G please refer to page 23 cable box setup in First Time Setup section The following operation is not necessary VCR Plus setup Channel setup The following shows the procedure you should perform when you are receiving the Cable News Network channel 42 with the VCR Plus system on channel 38 Example VCR Plus Channel Number Channel Number You Receive Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus Channels 1 Turn on the TV and select the Video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen CE T PROGRAM _ SETUP SELECT _ ENTER CAT SELECT ENTER 5 Press the cursor button to select NO and then press the ENTER button A small arrow points to a blank in the CHANNEL column END 6 Press the Il button to move up and down through the channel list until you reach VCR Plus CH42 7 Press the number
28. ay You can use the VCR Plus system to program the timer observing the VCR s display without turning on the power to the VCR and TV 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and VCR Plus recording won t operate L 2 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR H 29060 Sing 3 Press the PROGRAM button The clock display switches to the indication shown on the right e f eight programs have already been stored in memory FULL will flash in the VCR s display for about five seconds fL 4 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record 5 Press the ENTER button to enter the PlusCode number in VCR s memory The start time and channel will appear Check the details of the program f you have installed a cable box see page 26 the cable box output channel will appear in the channel display f Err flashes for about five seconds check the PlusCode number of the program and enter it again Lal ENTER m U k e a a 6 Press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs The delayed recording indicator ill display on the VC
29. ay receive these stations by adding them 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 4 Use cursor buttons to select CH LIST ADD ERASE and then press the ENTER button 7 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO Cable Box Output 4 Corne I3 LI Basic Hookup with Cable Box RF Hookup T Y JT em An 2 ae lo YET ta E PURCHASED PLAY STILL CHANNELA 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen GUIDE 3 Press the cursor button to select SETUP and then press the ENTER button PROGRAM SETUP LAN GL AGE ma ENGLISH SELEL TE ENTER TH T 4 Press the 4 cursor button to select AUTO BLUE ON OFF ON The becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished f the signal is too strong this function may not operate even if you specify lt ON gt During playback this function does not operate OFF The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting CABLE BOX SETUP The following setup allows the VCR cha
30. buttons to assign your broadcast channel number to the corresponding VCR Plus channel 8 Repeat steps 6 7 for all channels that need to be assigned 9 Press the GUIDE button to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with the VCR plus system Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using TV screen 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and VCR Plus recording won t operate 2 Press the PROGRAM button to select VCR PLUS RECORDING f eight programs have already been stored in memory FULL will flash in the VCR s display for about five seconds The screen on the right below will not appear at this time Example eG 4 Press the ENTER button to store the PlusCode number in the VCR s memory ENTER SELECT PROGRAM TYPE ONE TIME 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 5 Press the or cursor button to select ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY PROGRAM and then press ENTER button 6 Press p cursor button to select tape speed and then press the 4 or cursor button or SPEED to choose recording spe
31. d hold the CATV button 4 Press the number button corresponding to your cable box as shown in the set up chart The cable box channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set Cable box CH02 Cable Box Press CATV Cable Box Press CATV and this and this number button Zenth button Jerrold 1 Jerrold 2 Zenith Atlanta Jerrold3 3 Pioneer 7 Hamlin 4 Philips 18 Note If your cable box is not listed on the Set Up Chart try all the buttons listed in the chart until the cable box changes channels If the cable box channel does not change you won t be able to program the remote for your cable box Using the VCR remote to control your cable box 1 Press the CATV button on remote control fh A 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your cable box remote control INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR Hookup When your VCR is connected to a stereo system you can Make high quality audio only recordings for up to 6 hours on a T 120 video cassette tape Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing Lett and Aight Agde Caius BACK OF STEREO Advanced Hookup Stereo System PURCHASED SEPARATELY To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure the VCR is conn
32. ected to your stereo system as shown above Make sure that STEREO audio is selected from the VCR Set Up Menu as shown on page 38 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Stereo vs mono sound e Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 33 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Basic recording steps 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so that L1 line on the TV display AVX STEREO 3 Press the REC IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording E Cao n 1 FRONT 4 Press the STOP button to stop recording COPYING TAPES FROM CAMCORDER Hook up You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes It is not necessary to connect the S VIDEO jack To copy from a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the back of your VCR 1 Press the AVX button twice on remote control to display L2 line on the TV display 16 1718 man i ran 21 rw 1 LE 28 00 eae a n 2 Press REC then PAUSE buttons VCR remote control The VCR will go into Record Pause TV 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy press the PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape Press the STOP button to finish recording E LINE
33. ed SP standard play or EP extended play The screen will display all the details of the program you chose Check the CH number to make sure it is the right one If not you need to check your VCR channel setup again f you have installed a cable box see page 23 the cable box output will appear in the CH column PLEASE WAIT CHANNEL SETTING 7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want then press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs PROGRAM PROGRAM OVERLAP FOR TIME PROGRAM NO FOR TIMER RECORDING ng TURN POWER OFF PLEASE REVIEW PAHIRAN 8 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed The VCR will automatically give a warning display on the screen 5 minutes before timer recording is to start When you have set all the timed recordings you want e Don t forget to load a videocassette With the safety tab still attached to record on f you have installed a cable box see page 26 turn on the cable box and select the channel you want to record the cable box before recording starts Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using VCR s displ
34. elevision or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks see page 52 How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button TERT _ CH Y ne IM mem 1 _ E d m ELM 27 1 I 1 4 Press cursor button to select HIFI or LINEAR Select Hi Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use The L and indicators will light in the VCR s display panel e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track Also if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio select LINEAR 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting SHUTTLE CONTROL Using the shuttle ring The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions PLAY PAUSE SLOW MOTION and SEARCH using one convenient ring How to use the shuttle ring 1 Turn the shuttle ring during playback or still playback pause As you turn the ring you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion Try using the shuttle to explore backward and forward through your next video REVEHSE FORWARD FLAY PAUSE SLOW NORMAL NORMAL z n SEARCH Z SEARCH H P 7 a r i i EN A ra PLAY PAUSE MODE 2 Turn the ring while in stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape The tape continue
35. etected the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the blank When the beginning of blank is located the STOP screen will appear for five seconds and the tape will stop AUTO REM 1 35 EP he tape remaining time appears in the VCR display Switching rewind fast forward to visual search EASY VIEW Hold down the VIEW SKIP BLANK button during rewind or fast forward and the mode will switch to visual search so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning pictures SUPER WDEX Y Hold down the VIEW SKIP BLANK button during rewind The tape will be visually scanned in the reverse direction while the button is held Hold down the VIEW SKIP BLANK button during fast forward The tape will be visually scanned in the forward direction while the button is held e When the button is released the tape will rewind or fast forward again Skipping unnecessary scenes SKIP PLAYBACK While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the VIEW SKIP BLANK button The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume play SUPER S VIEWING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY Switching between the clock time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISPLAY while the on screen display is displayed The on screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR s display m 1 Ir T
36. he POWER button to turn off VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on the TV This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed The VCR will automatically give a warning display on the screen 5 minutes before timer recording is to start a I When you have set all the timed recordings you want e Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on f you have installed a cable box see page 23 turn on the cable box and select the channel you want to record on the cable box 08 in this case before recording starts To stop recording while in the timed recording mode 1 Press the POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR USING THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM FOR RECORDING About the VCR Plus system This handy feature makes timed recording a snap You don t need to enter the specific channel date time or duration of a program All you enter is its PlusCode programming number a number of up to eight digits This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or daily newspaper Here s a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCode numbers next to each program Your loc
37. he beginning of this manual Copyright infringement warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is okay to record for personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Basic recording steps 1 Turn on TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and you cannot complete the record operation 3 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for the longest recording time on a single tape i at aa To open the cower Example Select channel 8 e 100 and QD for the channel 124 5 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC IRT button the VCR Recording will start and the indictor on the
38. he lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer USE 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power line surges
39. he w button to cycle through all the programs you have preset e The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu 5 Press the PROGRAM button to end PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled 1 Turn on the TV 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press and hold button ELA 4 Press the remote button corresponding to your TV brand as shown in the set up chart The TV channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set TV Brand Press TV TV Brand Press TV TV Brand Press TV and this and this and this meen button Godsari button button Panasonic 1 1 a Sayo 5 4 Hitachi2 DISPLAY Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the TV button on remote control F 2 Point VCR remote control toward 3 Press buttons corresponding the functions available on your TV remote control PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR CABLE BOX The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many cable boxes that are remote controlled You can easily change channels 1 Turn on the cable box Coble hax Cable box 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box 3 Press an
40. lect your correct time zone and set the DST Daylight Savings Time see page 19 SETTING THE CLOCK TIME ZONE SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen PROGRAM SETUP LANGUAGE RI ENGLISH SELEL I 7 ENTER Cr 2 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option and then press the ENTER button 3 Press the cursor button to select the CLOCK and then press the ENTER button Make sure that SET MODE AUTO is highlilghted SELECT ize ENTER Lab HS 4 Press the cursor button to select TIME ZONE and then press the p cursor button to select your local time zone Each time the p cursor is pressed the option for TIME ZONE switches from AUTO to ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII and back to AUTO e This screen gives an example where ATLANTIC is specified TIME DAY INITIAL SET MODE ALTO TIME ZONE ATLANTIC DE 5 Press the cursor button to select the D S T MODE option Each time the p cursor is pressed the option for D S T MODE switches from AUTO to ON OFF and back to AUTO AUTO The daylight saving time D S T is set automatically ON The time advanced from the Standard Time by one hour is displa
41. med recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time Date and day of the program Starting time Ending time Channel to be recorded Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact Delayed Recording Steps You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System 1 Insert blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display f a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and timed record won t operate PROGRAM SETUP LANGUAGE SELEC IOA ENTER CAm END bal 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 3 Press the PROGRAM button twice for delayed recording Press the PROGRAM button once the screen for VCR PLUS programming of the timer will appear Press the PROGRAM button twice this screen will appear e f eight programs have already been stored in memory FULL will flash in the VCR s display for about five seconds The screen above will not appear at this time 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 4 Press the ENTER button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording EXAMPLE
42. nd turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds Rewinding or fast forwarding a tape at high speed This function rewinds or fast forwards T 120 tape for about 83 seconds This time period will vary for different types of tape Press the REW or F FWD button then press it again To stop the tape press the STOP button To remove noise from picture Auto Tracking Pressing the PLAY button starts the auto tracking feature which automatically adjusts playback to eliminate static lines or picture noise 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 Press the CH amp or Il button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette Press either the or buttons until picture is Clear SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS Variable speed playback Still Playback Pause Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to still the tape during play The picture will freeze You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen This is normal resume play press the PLAY button or PAUSE button again x 1 38i Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback PAUSE a FJ Pom Fd pm LE 2 Press F ADV butt
43. nnel to automatically switch to the cable box output channel during delayed recording 1 Turn on TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the to AUX or VIDEO galas sign Cha al M PLAY STILL CHANNEL A 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen GUIDE 1h ENTER INTI 3 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP even and then press the ENTER button LEST LADD ERASE SELECT ENTER 7 Press the cursor button to select SETUP option and then press the ENTER 9 Press the ENTER button to answer YES to question IS CABLE BOX BEING USED Or if you want to select NO press the cursor button and then the ENTER button f you select YES you need not operate VCR PLUS SETUP During delayed recording the VCR channel will automatically switch to the cable box output channel Formvard Rewind 10 Using the VCR remote press the or cursor button to enter the cable box output channel numbers OUTPUT CH 03 SELECT OUTPUT CHANNEL OF THE CABLE BOX 11 Press the GUIDE button to end this setting The cable box output channel has now been set However the VCR does not control your cable box Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled to
44. ocation nearest to you call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers In the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 You must state your zip code when calling In Canada MONTREAL 014 956 9882
45. on to view the picture one frame at a time e Press the PAUSE button to resume play ADV T m oud LE Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button eee wem Ln n uu 1 j MEM 2 Press SLOW button to slow the playback speed SLO BN T 1 _ Yw Warn Pity ul 1 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed Press the STOP button to stop tape Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it During play Press the REW button to search in reverse Press the F FWD button to search ahead Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback ia PAN r r1 l cl im SAL A GR r Jr Sa RE J Press REW or F FWD and hold it you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it Press PLAY and REW then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed Press PLAY and F FWD then hold F FWD for forward search at a higher speed Release REW or F FWD to return to normal playback Choosing a mode for audio playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo t
46. provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been followed 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable card stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system 15 grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of t
47. ring play Locating the beginning of a recorded program INDEX SEARCH 1 Press the button rewind or the button forward to begin the index search in the STOP mode ws sas BN Rewind abs he INDEX search screen is displayed and the tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected black square in the tape bar shows the current tape position When the VCR finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot 2 If this is the program you were looking for press the PLAY button for normal playback To stop the index search before an index mark is reached press the STOP button Locating the beginning of a blank section BLANK SEARCH This function searches for a non recorded section of remaining tape or unused tape and stops the tape when it locates such a section 1 Press VIEW SKIP BLANK button in STOP mode wipe ALE LP DLARK 1 ve pee The BLANK SEARCH screen will appear and the tape will fast forward automatically The blank which is the nearest the current tape position is searched for The blank square in the tape bar shows the current tape position Tape bar Tape Remaining he tape remaining time appears on the screen and VCR display during BLANK SEARCH T iy Dt FN CLEAR e When a blank is d
48. s to be wound even after you release the dial REWIND FAS FORWARD c et E a p j STOP MODE Notes f noise bars appear on the TV screen during the SLOW STILL modes turn and hold the shuttle ring in the SLOW position then press the TRACKING or 4 abutton the VCR to minimize noise bars The noise bars are then eliminated automatically in the STIL mode Since thin videotape is used in T 180 and longer cassettes do not repeatedly perform the following operations with these tapes Fast forward rewind slow play Insertion and ejection of tapes USING THE SUPER INDEX FEATURE What is SUPER INDEX SUPER INDEX allows you to quickly search for a program or a scene you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape with the following four functions e INDEX SEARCH You can locate the beginning of a recorded program using the INDEX feature Each time you press the REC button to start recording the VCR will record an INDEX mark at the start of recording The INDEX feature uses this signal recorded on tapes VISS signal to locate the beginning of a program you want to view e BLANK SEARCH You can locate the beginning of a blank non recorded section on tape e EASY VIEW This switches fast forward or rewind to visual search so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning the pictures e SKIP PLAY You can skip unnecessary scenes du
49. sing VCR display entered Check the PlusCode number of the rema ian mfi y program and enter it again flashes for about 5 2250000 When programming timer Eight programs have already been stored Cancel unnecessary program and transfer sen the new program flashes for about 5 seconds When you turn power off after A cassette has not been inserted or a programming the timer or transfer the cassette without safety tab has been programming with the power off inserted A cassette without safety tab will be flashes uninterruptedly ejected automatically Insert a cassette with safety tab intact TIS T H ee When you press the play record fast A cassette has not been inserted Insert a IPE a forward rewind or super index button cassette Pe FF flashes for about 3 seconds PLEASE INSERT TAFE Display for about 5 sec When you press the record button for A cassette without safety tab has been recording or dubbing press the inserted It will be ejected automatically TAB IS THES TAFE Insert a cassette with safety tab intact PLEASE INSERT flashes for about 3 VIEW SKIP BLANK button for WITH seconds BLANK SEARCH Display for about 5 sec When you turn power on The video heads are dirty Cleaning them is recommended To switch off the CL display clean the heads turn the power off and press flashes for
50. sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation Te 0 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
51. ting Batteries for remote this VCR toa TV control handset R6 VCR Customer Controls 23 24 25 AUDIO IN L R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT signal input OUT TO TV signal out to TV VIDEO OUT jack AUDIO OUT L R jacks Remote Control Customer Controls Transmission window POWER button CH channel up down button VOL button increase or decrease the audio volume Cursor buttons REW button fast rewind or search REC record button GUIDE to recall OSD menu DISPLAY to recall on screen display PROGRAM programming button CLEAR clears time counter 100 ENT button VCR TV mode select button TAPE SPEED button select the recording speed SP or EP VCR TV CATV Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices SUPER INDEX buttons to use the SUPER INDEX function PLAY button playback PAUSE ENTER buttons F FWD button fast forward or search SLOW button for slow motion picture STOP button stops play record function Number buttons AVX button select L1 or L2 LAST CH button Switches to the TV channel you watched previously during the current viewing session F ADV button Illumination buttons VT UX6440A only When you press any of illumination buttons the illumination will turn on The illumination goes off 5 seconds later automatically if you do not press the buttons REMOTE OPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two A
52. ts a time signal together with TV programs It also automatically sets the time differences between various time zones and sets the time during Daylight Saving Time D S T The auto clock set function operates each time the VCR is turned off Some broadcast stations may not transmit a time signal The auto clock set function does not operate when the VCR is tuned to a station which does not transmit a time signal In this case set the clock manually See page 20 When the clock is set automatically the displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one minute Setting the clock automatically if your VCR s hooked up to an antenna or cable without a cable box Hookups A B C or D 1 Press the POWER button to turn the VCR power off If the VCR is already turned off press the POWER button to turn the power on then press it again to turn the power off The time will appear in the VCR display to show that the current time has been set The automatic clock set procedure might take about 5 minutes Notes f the clock is not set after about five minutes have elapsed the clock must be set manually see page 20 When the VCR power is restored after a power failure of more than one hour the clock will indicate and the clock set procedure automatic or manual must be repeated e f the time displayed on the VCR drifts from the current time by more than one hour se
53. turning power e Easy cursor operation VT UX6440A only Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR As an ENERGY STAR Partner HITACHI Home Electronics America Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC 1855 Donroch Court san Diego CA 92173 Tel 619 661 3441 HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga Ontario LON 2L8 CANADA Tel 905 821 4545 QR30691 Hitachi Ltd 1998 Printed in Malaysia TABLE OF CONTENTS YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS UIDE INDICATIONS IN THE VCR DISPLAY Guide indications in VCR display and OSD screen ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS echnical specifications FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER button turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit TET This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be
54. yed from the first Sunday of April through the last Sunday of October OFF The standard time is displayed throughout the year This screen gives an example where ON is specified SELECT uZ TIT 6 Press the cursor button to select TIME DAY INITIAL SET and then press the ENTER button This screen appears to show that the clock is being set PLEASE WAIT CLOCK 1 SETTING Note If the displayed time drifts from current time even after steps 1 6 have been performed reset DST Press the GUIDE and cursor buttons then press the d cursor button to specify another option then follow step no 6 to set the time again SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY To set the clock 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen __ You may view all the on screen instructions in English French or Spanish When you first set up your ti will be set to English Press the cursor button to select LANGUAGE option and then press the p cursor button for French or for Spanish 2 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option and then press the ENTER button SELECTIES U ENTER PTH 4 Press the cursor button to select SET MODE and then press the 4 cursor button to select MANUAL CLOCKSETUP TIME DAY INITIAL SET SET MODE MANUAL SELECTS END ENS 5 Press the cursor button to select TIME DAY

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