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Hitachi VT-UX617A VCR User Manual

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1. Channels using VCR UX or VIDEC Output Channel to Watch i Record and Watch Select Cable Box Select Channel the Same Channel AUX or VIDEO Output Channel to Record e emm e a mre Record One Channa Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO EF NU c Imm me NE NR 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 Hookup G Illustration TABLE G TE UE vecti VCR indicator Press the VCR TV on or off Watch Cable Chan nels Select Channel OFF on TV ta Watch z TV mode Select and Watch Cable V Select Cable Box Select Channel AL Channels using VCR AUX or VIDEO Output Channel to Watch Record and Watch pn Select Cable Select Channel the Same Channel AUX or VIDEO Output Channel to Watch Record One Channel Select Channel Select Cable Box Select Channel OFF Watch Another to Watch Output Channel to Record TW made Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER YOU CAN T e RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS A
2. Cable News Network Note in the example that the channel numbers are the same except for 20 received on channel 8 and 42 received on channel 38 These two channels must be assigned This setup should be performed if you are using an Antenna or Cable without a cable box Hookups A B C or D If you receive all your channels through a cable box Hookups E F or G please refer to page 27 cable box setup in First Time Setup section 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 42 38 Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus Channels for Home Antenna or Cable No Cable Box Setup Hookups A B C or D 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 A HITACHI GUIDE M 4 Press the 4 button to select VCR PLUS SETUP A small arrow v points to a blank in the CHANNEL column 6 Press the number buttons to assign your broadcast channel number to the corresponding VCR Plus channel In this example channel 38 is assigned to VCR Plus channel 42 VCR Plus setup Ch
3. Th Gi 8 i i e fon n a ee 1 Press the DISPLAY button in the stop mode The index screen appears on TV 3 stor 2 Press the 7 button for rewind the 9 button for forward to begin the index search mt rewired forward aimee e EW NDE X gt 01 08 97 TUE 10 20am The tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected During this search the word INDEX is displayed at the top left corner of the screen When the VCR finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot 3 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 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 OO ao DISPLAY veu LAM iw A C2 i onu gt Click to see on screen and VCR displays 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 the tape used The corre
4. se HA Goma Your local channels be different from the VCR Plus channel codes 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 are trademarks of Gemstar Development corp 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 lind VCR Plus Channels BB WAT ABC 06 BB Wer PBs 20 B Fox 50 Arts amp Entertainment Network 33 H lC able News Network 42 The Discovery Channel 37 2 Make a list of the VCR Plus channel numbers and the channel numbers you are receiving them on If there are any difference YOUR channel numbers must be assigned to the corresponding VCR Plus number See Example EXAMPLE i VCR Plus Channel Number Channel Number You Receive _ Mc a m SS mc 04 iind 04 06 06 20 IPRS 08
5. F s E y 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 television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks see page 64 How to select playback audio aca h HITACHI wl 0 _ 2300 22271 T 1 Press the GUIDE button 3 Press the 4 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 R indicators will light in the VCR s display panel 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 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting M COMMERCIAL ADVANCE CA SKIP Commercial Advance is a trademark of Arthur D Little Enterprises A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D Little Enterprises With Commercial Advance the VCR detects commercials on the recorded tape and marks them they can then be skipped when the tape is played back This function can operate with a tape on which a program lasting for more than 15 minutes has been recorded Using this function you can select whether the commer
6. Clock shows Erratic VCR display Cannot store tape data in memory Cannot locate the beginning of a program A DSS broadcast program med for delyaed recording but not recorded Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed Safety tab has been removed from cassette VCR will automatically eject the tape 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 Snow or picture noise is normal during search still and slow Playback Head cleaning may be required Tape is worn or of inferior quality adjust tracking controls e Check antenna or cable connections Power has been interrupted reset the clock Reset the clock Push the reset switch behind the cover on the VCR front with a sharp pointed instrument pen toothipick etc e Check that 1 TAPE DATA lt ON gt is specified in the TAPE DATA MENU If OFF is specified switch it to ON Check the time at which the recording was made Data is not stored in memory when the recording time is less than 5 minutes less than 15 minutes in the EP mode The tape data memory is full Delete unnecessary tape data You cannot search for a
7. To display tape number data 1 Press the 4 The screen will display tape numbers and date of the recordings on the tape DISPLAY Wo Me EEC Ms HEC DATI Oa arti E PO EAT 7 inu ih TU o TI TU 5 E RP E ITANAE F Pipp 09 Te ps eniin 2 Press the select or button to specify the TAPE NO you want to display DELETE TAPE Wo Ws OT 01 aliia wi 1 231 8T 01 IG Od RL TUE 3175 ir EAD Press the select to move toward the lower numbers Press the select to move toward the higher numbers EXAMPLE Display tape number 2 Press the select 2 or button to move up or down through the list until number 2 is selected 3 Press the 5 button Details of tape number 2 will appear on the screen f you want to review other tape data press the 5 button to restore the screen in step 1 Perform steps 2 and 3 Press the GUIDE button for normal viewing C5 DNECTORFV LR t ny IN FEJXGEAM a CH OTP ESE THO GE eh 1 3 amp AK IF ai OF G Hr 1 BTV PACGATI 17 204M BP 24 Mi AMK iF ig amp T 0 FAEWIOUS MERI A Precautions When tapes recorded without the tape navigation feature are inserted into the VCR the 120 display selecting t
8. AUTO i 4 Press the 4 button to select the D S T option Each time 4 is pressed the option for SET D S T 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 displayed from the first Sunday of April through the last Sunday of October OFF The standard time is displayed throughout the year e This screen gives an example where ON is specified TI 1 CLOCK SET AUTO gt 1 2 TIME AND DAY 3 SET TIME ZONE CATLANTIC 3 SET D S T CON 5 Press the 2 button to set the time This screen appears to show that the clock is being set PLEASE WAIT CLOCK 15 SETTING To set the clock manually 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen Click to see remote control illustration EET UE E D Di AND DAY 3 SET TIME ZONE 4 SET D S T AUTO amp 3 Press the 1 button to select CLOCK SET lt gt When CLOCK SET lt MANUALS is selected SET TIME ZONE item 3 and SET DST item 4 not displayed e CLOCK SET MANUAL SET TIME AMD DAY 4 Press the 2 button to bring up the clock set menu The white das appears for item to be changed on the screen as you proceed 5 Press the number buttons to fill the hour and minutes Click to see remote
9. WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration TABLE B 2 Y is p L aen F EAG IA TLE aa LEES Select and Watch Channels Select Channel NOR OFF using TW to Watch TV mode Select and Watch Channels AUX or VIDEO using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channal t Record One Channel Select Channel Watch Another to Watch Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO Eu ant eras rey lanpis Gabe et eto ue oic Cp yi ci tr ee ee ee Select Channel to Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Record Select Channel ta Record WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup C Illustration VCR indicator Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off select and Watch Cable OFF Select Channel Channels using TV to Watch TV mode Lulu dI UU dicm Se DE Ys redacta D E T Select and Watch Cable ON n J or 4 Select Channel to Watch Channels using VCR select Mae FRE VCR mode Record and Veatch ON 3 4 Select Channel to Record the Same Channel VCR mode Record One
10. Y button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record Example Select channel 8 1 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124 6 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC IRT button on the VCR REC indicator REC indicator Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light red 7 Press the STOP button to finish recording The commercial advance function setting screen will appear Select 1 or 2 within one minute after this screen has appeared If it is not selected within one minute the menu will disappear and 1 MARKING START will be selected e When you press the 1 button and if the recorded program includes commercials the VCR will rewind the tape automatically and mark the commercials CM SEARCH will flash in the VCR s display Press the button 2 to cancel the markings COMMERCIAL ADVANCE NEXT CM SEARCH MARK PROCESS 1 MARKING START 2 MARKING CANCEL CM SEARCH IN PROCESS PRESS STOP TO CANCEL 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 2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote if it S programmed to control your TV see page 63 a i CS Li VC E fe ag To change the channel being recorded 1 Press the PA
11. 03 9 Press the GUIDE button to enter your DSS box brand The VCR will change the DSS box from channel 100 to channel 999 to confirm that the correct code was entered 10 DSS box channel changed to channel 999 Press the 1 button to end this setting Your DSS box and VCR are now set for DSS program recording DSS box did not tune to channel 999 Press the 2 button to return to step 8 and enter a different code number If the codes you entered do not work e Try repositioning the DSS box on top of the VCR and reentering the codes Try entering all code numbers 00 03 Press the number button to enter another code number If none of the codes work press the GUIDE button to quit The VCR will not control your DSS box If you wish to program a DSS broadcast for delayed recording press the AVX button to select LINE 1 instead of selecting a recording channel by the ordinary programming procedure Turn on the DSS box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled to begin 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 ae Se LE zc n all m 2 Insert a recorded 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
12. Channel Select Channel Select Channel to Recor OFF elect Channel to Record Watch Another to Watch TV mode ON Watch Playback of a Tape 3 or 4 VCR mode 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 Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the 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 e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration Select and Watch Cable Select Channel Channels using toWatch _ imode Select and Watch Cable Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Select Channel Watch Another to Watch WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e 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 Hookup E Illustration Watch Cable Channels Select Cable Box E NEUEM NUR Select Channel OFF on TV Output Channel ta Watch
13. JVC 100 ENT Gold star 1 6 Sharp 1LAST CH Toshiba7 Sharp 2 DISPLAY Gold star 2 8 Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the TV button on remote control HITACHI n 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV remote control 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 Stereo System hookup Illustration To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system as shown above Make sure that STEREO audio is selected from the VCR Set Up Menu as shown on Page 45 of RECORDING OPERATION Section Stereo vs mono sound Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 43 of RECORDING OPERATIONS Section Basic Recording Steps 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so that L1 line appears on the display C Xj us Wu 2 Turn on stereo and start the selection you wish to record Hookup You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes CAMCORDER To AUDIO IN iL RI It is not necessary to connect the S VIDEO jack To copy from a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN Con
14. When a tape is inserted the Tape Navigation function may operate and 120 display may flash after the MENU button indicator on the VCR flashes Ignore this display as this has nothing to do with tape play This display will disappear after about 10 seconds 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape Click to see remote control illustration 4 Press the STOP button to end playback VL ex Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop automatically and rewind the tape f 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 Click to see remote control illustration 2 Press the REW button The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press the EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape bm Rewinding the tape Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette eject it and 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 To remove noise from the 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
15. 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 V Guide showing PlusCode numbers next to each program OC EE Pare Beater The bea oe TEETE ee ee a ET YT B 1 LT S e Cere Hj ocdg eu ama howe er Died bees amm 1 TY sera The Traeeig pi dam ur va lich let Vaio ean rive ix oan e guia ch bod ee Cee italien nimi lemen TH CROCE CHASE BO rur Plusc ode MIME m na Ee GOLDEN G IRLS CC spat t numbers i Decir Marmergh of an Euer ud veges mb Ham Bees 5 5 int bo i E jg uU Tur ee ees Dx r1 m S dA ul ng ou Fi arg I zy ots JT TT OEMS MILLER Mi init pt FF MOTORWEES 99 s E mM HI uni Aiwa 6 min Feat twin tha Magis Gx af ww ink fi ar MUSIC iom AK Fit CRANE OF usi E i LE i ng nae ap min ETAR an Fen pism Eom o ono A 1 E ral IT GAY nHAWDLINEL Dum D xi ind MINDS Comede
16. 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 1 Press the CH or button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette TRACKING Variable speed playback Still Playback Pause Press the PAUSE button on the remote control or PLAY STILL on the VCR to still the tape during play PAUSE PLAY STILL The picture will freeze You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen This is normal To resume play press the PLAY button or PAUSE PLAY STILL button again e SOs CH AF HH PAUSE Frame Advance E e Press the PAUSE button to resume play Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it e 4 CREW GI ES PLAY e Q During play Press the REW button to search in reverse Press the F FWD button to search ahead e Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Press REW or F FWD and hold it you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it e Press PLAY and REW then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed e Press PLAY and F FWD then hold F FWD for forward search at a higher speed e Release REW or F FWD to return to normal playback Ce Fl
17. provides easy preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable channels e VHS Hi Fidelity sound in playback Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV e On screen programming guide Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 770 279 5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu Hawaii 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 QR 15369 Hitachi Ltd 1996 HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway Pointe Claire Quebec H9R 1B1 CANADA Tel 514 697 9150 Printed in Malaysia TABLE OF CONTENTS IFOR YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CUSTOMER CONTROLS Customer Controls POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit AK RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN n symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit aaa This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be re
18. with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 5 or number buttons to select the channel you want to watch L n HITACHI I at CIP C Ca mh ing gt 2 8 D at f 4 v 3 Press the CC button on the remote control The CC ON screen will appear and closed caption will be displayed few seconds To display captions Viewing tape playback 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 3 Press the PLAY button on the remote control Q elo G9 CO XM 4 Press the CC button on the remote control 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 the TV button 0 j HITAC FAI j EA eee Dh _ VO UO em cm e Oo k TV 9 es 1 C299 fim 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 and TV Brand Press TV and this remote button this remote button Hitachi 1 Pansonic 2 9 Zenith 2 RCA 0 Sony 3 Panasonic 1 CH Magnavox 4 Mitsubishi CH Sanyo 5
19. 40 P 24 ecording day Mark showing that MIIL ata EP 431 of the week EUN h B8 iut EX vi awed a i E dn Recording Start the program iw gt SELECT cm 0 z PLAT LT Lime Progra Title CUE TO REC END CEM Riki LD 3 f Blank B Recording Time Operating Guide Understanding the Directory Tape Number Identifies the tape in the VCR Number of Programs Shows the number of programs recorded on the tape Tape Bar Shows the length of a recorded program and its location on the tape Recording Time Shows the actual recording time If the tape speed SP EP was changed during recording the recording time at the EP speed will be shown Date Displayed if the recorded program did not have a program title signal Start Time f the clock is not set will be displayed Channel f you use a cable box to receive all channels the cable box output channel Day of the Week will always be displayed Program Title e If a DSS program has been recorded using the timer LINE 1 is always displayed no matter which channel is recorded e When a broadcast program with a program title signal is recorded program title appears If the title is too long all the title characters may not be displayed Operating Guide Shows the button names and the operations that can be done when the directory is being displayed Blank Shows the blank non recorded sections and the maximum amount of tim
20. 7 10 97 at the EP recording speed 4 Press the 1 button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording ONE TIME RECORDING O LE PCT DATE TAPE SPEED DATE ____ BP 8 Enter the end time by pressing 0 6 3 and 0 for 6 30 The VCR automatically selects PM for you The screen shows Hesse date changes are needed on that line Click to see remote control illustration 10 Press the 5 button to select the recording speed EP 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory PROG pu 12 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 f you are using a cable box you must select the channel you want to record on the cable box in this case Delayed recording indicator To stop recording while in the timed recording mode 1 Press POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds POWER Th ND e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on f using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin f using cable box the VCR cannot cont
21. CR can be programmed to Automatically select channels on the DSS box during a timer recording operation BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure the DSS box is positioned properly on the VCR Signal to DSS Box Transmitter Lum Transmitter rIrI Front of VCR 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 Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen INTE T pota paw CHANNEL PRESET CHANNEL lt CATV1 gt AUTU L SET 7 ADD ERASE CHANNEL 4 VCR PLUS SETUP 5 LCABLE DSS BOX SETUP EMS 5 Press the 2 button to answer DSS to the question WHICH SYSTEM DO YOU USE Press the 3 button for normal TV viewing Also press 3 to release the CABLE BOX or DSS BOX setting after you have set it up CABLE DSS BOK SETUP Lj AN ON jet ANT PROCEED 1 6 Turn on your DSS box and select channel 100 The output channel of the DSS box will be set to LINE 1 L1 automatically 3 7 h 7 Press the GUIDE button to display the DSS BOX TYPE message on the TV screen Click to see remote control illustration CABLE DSS BOX SETUP 8 Press the two number buttons that match the code number of your DSS box brand from the table below Hughes iino 0 Ly OS PROCEED 4 Sony 4 wee SH 22
22. F gt 2 AUTO TITLE lt ON gt lt OFF gt To turn off program title If you do not want to store program titles in memory Press the 2 button to turn off the program title Press the 2 button again to turn PROGRAM TITLE ON gem ip DELETE ite NO DATA DISPLAY TAPE NO DATA 3 DELETE TAPE NO DATA To delete tape data Press the 3 button The screen will display tape numbers and dates of the recordings made on the tape DELETE Wo MEC DATI Wa RED DATE al i H 1 Td Press the select or button to specifiy the TAPE NO you want to delete TT Press the select button to move toward the lower numbers Press the select button to move toward the higher numbers EXAMPLE Delete tape number 4 1 Press the select button to move up or down through the list until number 4 is selected HITACHI A DELETE TAPE Wo AEC DATE Ma MEE DAT prac Tul rir tt i arjasiwED on 01 BF OT ESAT s 1 01 33 121 SLM aT VENTED IS oT ar 33 21l TUE BELECT Q Hs 1P N ai a LE 4 Tp ee TOO te pitu SP 11 AIRE saoil CR U 3 Press the 9 The tape number 4 data will be cleared Repeat steps 1 through 3 to delete other tape number data Press the GUIDE button for normal viewing 4 DISPLAY TAPE NO DATA
23. HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT UX617A Owner s manual VEO d Tol p s VHS wiCeble Channel COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Using these quality features e Tape navigation feature allows you to automatically locate a program you want to view and also allows you to list the recorded contents on the TV screen for every tape you have recorded on this VCR e The VCR Plus programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode number VCR Plus C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation With the VCR Plus C3 system this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver and VCR Plus C3 are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation e COMMERCIAL ADVANCE Commercial Advance is a trademark of Arthur D Little Enterprises A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D Little Enterprises e Displaying captions e Multi channel TV sound MTS e 8 program 1 year 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 Frequency synthesized tuner
24. ND WATCH A DSS CHANNEL Hookup H Illustration VER indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV FUNCTION vue mode select button to Lum on or off Select and Watch Channels Salect Channel ta is OFF using TV Watch ee TV mode Select and Watch Channels did Select Channel to ON using VCR m LO Watch Eum p V CR mode Mea Record and Watch Select Channel ta QN the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Record TV model Record and Watch Select Channel I jor 4 the Same DSS Channel Watch a Channel other than DSS and Record a DSS Channel Watch Record TV model LI Sela ca E LT ipte 7 Watch Playback of a Tape jor 4 LL VCR mode Select Channel to Select Channel to Select Channel to TABLE H e e ____ Record select L1 Watch Hecord select Channel to VCR mode OFF VCR mode 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 Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the 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 OR DS
25. OM 07 08 19 Regency idee aa da Warmer 44 10 06 20 8 32 33 40 4T Rernbrandi ed erre 14 42 6S Samsung T5 18 27 35 39 44 53 GL Ekectroanics 31 53 10 Press the GUIDE button to enter your cable box brand 11 Cable box channel changed to channel 9 Press the 1 button to end this setting Click to see remote control illustration l Your cable box and VCR are now set for VCR Plus program recording Depending on the manufacturer and model of the cable box you may also be able to use the VCR remote control to e Change channels on the cable box with the remote s channel Up Down buttons e Use the numbers on the VCR remote to select cable box channels directly Cable box did not tune to channel 9 Press the 2 button to return to step 9 and enter a different code number IDGS BOK SETUP OUTPUT CHU CABLE BOX FRON 5 DT If the codes you entered do not work Try repositioning the cable box on top of the VCR and reentering the codes Try entering all code numbers 00 61 Press number buttons to enter another code number If none of the codes work press the GUIDE button to quit The VCR will not control your cable box However the output channel of the cable box has been set Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled to begin Hookups H or l The V
26. S CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER YOU CAN T e RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS AND WATCH A DSS CHANNEL Hookup Illustration TABLE Select and Watch Channels Select Channel g TV to Watch Select and Watch Channals Channel to ese vag AUXSF VIDEO Record and Watch Select Channel ta the Same Channel AUX or VIDEO Record Record Ona Channal Selact Channel Select Channel to OFF Watch Another to Watch Record TV mode Record and Watch Select Channel to the Same DSS Channel AUX up Watch Record Watch Channel other than DSS Select Channel seti Select Channel to m and Record a DSS Channel ta Watch TV mode eee AUX or VIDEO am BR S e es T d eek age de iu Jr UL genit 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 nour When de first 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 transmits 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
27. TIME amp SET D 5 T AUTO END 5 Press the 2 button This screen appears to show that the clock is being set 2 im PLEASE WAIT C jJ CLOCK 18 SETTING IIT It may take about five minutes Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically When the clock is set the screen changes to a TV picture and the correct time appears in the VCR s display What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour 1 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will on the TV screen GUIDE gt 2 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu Make sure that item 1 is highlighted CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt Ww 1 CLOCK SET ALTO 2 SET TIME DAY 3 SET TIME ZONE AUTO SET D 5 T gt 3 Press the 3 button to select your local time zone Each time 3 is pressed the option for SET TIME ZONE switches from AUTO to ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN lt PACIFIC gt lt ALASKA gt lt HAWAII gt and back to lt AUTO gt e This screen gives an example where ATLANTIC is specified 2 SET TIME AND DAY 3 SET TIME ZONE amp ATLANTIC gt 4 SET D 5 T AUTO gt 3 C 3 aa T 1 CLOCK SET
28. TV mode Select and Watch Cable Select Cable Box Select Channel ON Channels using VCR ri Output Channel to Watch VCR mode Record and Watch Select Cable Box Select Channel ON the Same Channel Output Channel to Watch AVCR model Record One Channel PE Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape ee e m li P PUN TUN Ug LLEN mode 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 Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the 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 CABLE CHANNELS 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 Hookup F Illustration TABLE F CHANNEL SELECTION e Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to CABLE BOX turn the CR indicator casibus on or aff Watch Cable Channels Select Cable Box Select Channel OFF on TV Output Channel to Watch TV mode Select and Watch Cable Select Cable Box Select Channel or VIDEO
29. USE button to stop the recording temporarily 10 Us Ue L 2 0 4 jJ y 3 Press the PAUSE PALISE 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 39 Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX 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 HITACHI i Goo oo 4 0E Q ole e ds t a E 1 Ct Og 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting 6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on Basic Recording Steps on pages 42 and 43 Stereo vs 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 Using the Instant Recordi
30. VCR flashes 2 Press MENU button on the VCR or the remote control The directory screen will appear DIRECTORY 3 Press the select or buttons to choose the program you want to watch The number selected will be highlighted 4 If you want the selected program to play automatically press the PLAY button The search screen will appear while searching for the selected program When the program is found Pit ues will begin automatically SEARCHING SEARCHING 07 If you want the VCR to stop at the beginning of the selected program Press the STOP button This screen will appear while searching for the selected program When the program is found the VCR will stop automatically SEARCHING SEARCHING PROGRAB 07 f you selected a blank section in step 3 press the STOP button SEARCHING BLANK will appear on the screen and the tape will stop automatically at the beginning of the blank section Tape data menu The tape data menu will allow you to Turn the tape data feature on and off Turn the program title feature on and off Display tape navigation data Delete tape navigation data Press the GUIDE button Then press the 5 button The tape data menu will appear GUIDE if IE TAFE DATA ME SON gt TLE ogh gt Hm DATA Y TAPE DATA 1 TAPE DATA lt ON gt lt OFF gt Press the 1 the TAPE DATA ON OFF 1 TAPE DATA COF
31. ad 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 In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions 2 Retain Instruction The 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 o
32. annel setup 7 Repeat steps 5 6 for all channels that need to be assigned 8 Press the GUIDE button twice to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with the VCR pluls system HUAC 5 E 5 2 GUIDE gt a ooo jw O O DOO Using the VCR Plus system to record a program 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display Semen Lamm mj 9 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 gt E Gum OM PROGRAM j Example f 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 throught Friday WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week OO GO o Example ale NN BL 2816 t 30 ia to 6 Press the 5 button to choose recording speed 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 Plus channel setup again 7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want then
33. ape length will appear in the VCR s display automatically This includes 1 Blank tape 2 Tape recorded by another VCR 3 Tape recorded with TAPE DATE lt OFF gt 4 Tape whose tape data has been deleted Ma HO ENTEN Poo onc ee When the tape data memory is full the following screens will appear when a recording is made or when the timer is programmed MP REIS te Lae IL ER CHF PERRIN YF FEE DOA TA LI E PEJ OAT Follow the instructions on page 59 to delete data and provide more space in the tape data memory Dubbing Tape Navigation does not operate with tapes on which only audio is recorded or dubbed from a CDV compact disc video Contents of data stored in memory when pause is engaged during recording The program number does not change even if pause is engaged during recording If the channel is changed after pause is instructed the program number will change You can display captions on the TV screen when receiving a program with a closed caption signal via the TV or playing back a tape with a closed caption signal The captions will disappear during forward reverse search and slow motion play The captions may not be displayed correctly when a tape with scratches or a poorly recorded tape is played back To display captions Viewing a TV program 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 OR if you are hooked up
34. 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 22 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 is hooked up to an antenna or cable without a cable box Hookups A B C D H or I 1 Press the POWER button to turn the VCR power off POWER __ zd lt 2 E ER o 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 If a VCR is hooked to a cable box mom E F or G 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable sel the TV to AUX or VIDEO m i 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen Click to see remote control illustration 1 CLOCK SET AUTO 2 SET TIME AND DAY 3 SET TIME ZONE AUTO 4 Make sure that item 1 is highlighted CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt e If CLOCK SET MANUAL is highlighted press the 1 button to switch it to CLOCK SET lt AUTO gt ee AUTO SET TIME AND DAY 3 SET
35. cials are to be skipped automatically or manually by operating buttons and you can also select whether the TV screen becomes blue or the commercials are played in the forward search mode when they are being skipped After a recording is finished the VCR rewinds the tape to the commercials and marks them After marking the commercials the VCR fast forward the tape to the end of the recording Refer to the following for details HITACHI _ A CA SKIP 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen GUIDE FUIS GA CO M 2 Press the 6 button to select ADV The COMMERCIAL ADVANCE menu will appear on the TV screen AL ADVANCE gt gt Commercial Advance Marking Confirm that CM SEARCH lt gt is specified for item 1 If not press the 1 button E COMMERCIAL ADVANCE 1 CM SEARCH ON gt 2 CM ADV PLAY AUTO gt 3 CM ADV DISPLAY BLUE gt COMMERCIAL ADVANCE EXT CM SEARCH MARKING PROCESS 1 MARKING START 2 MARKING CANCEL The screen on the right appears each time you stop recording Select 1 or 2 within one minute after this screen has appeared If it is not selected within one minute the menu will disappear and 1 MARKING START will be selected If the recording includes commercials the tape is rewound automatically and the commercials are marked when the button is pressed Press the 2 but
36. control illustration For times with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button first then the hour or minute For example if it is now 10 20AM press 1 0 2 0 AM and PM will now appear on the screen Example P 6 Press the 1 button for AM 2 for PM For Mis the 1 button for AM Click to see remote control illustration 7 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month then the day then the year For dates with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button first then the date For example if today is July 8 1997 press 0 7 0 8 9 7 The correct day of the week will appear by itself Presetting the received channels without using a cable box Hookups A C or D 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR POWER 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 GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen WENU 1 E icp CHANNEL a GU IDE 4 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation 4 PLUS SETUP 5 CABLE DSS BOX SETUP lt ANT gt Internal or external antenna lt CATV1 gt Ordinary cable CATV2 Alternate cable If CATV1 doesn t give you the channels you expect 6 Press the 2 button The VCR will au
37. ct remaining time will appear AUTO T 120 or shorter tape T 160 T 140 or T 160 tape 1 180 T 180 tape T 210 T 210 tape 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 A o lA yi e im EE e a3 x Oo 1 Press the DISPLAY button two or three times The counter will appear in the VCR s display 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape 3 At the point that you want to go back to press the CLEAR button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 CLEAR pu ud C l zem lt will automatically stop at the stop where you cleared the counter in step 3 Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot Before you record To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Cover the hole with cellaphane tape The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording See the Simple Hookups at the 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 t
38. e for which a new recording can be made at the EP speed Program Number Shows the number of the recorded program registered by the VCR This number will be highlighted when selected Viewed Mark Shows that you have already watched more than half of a recorded program from its start Storing tape data in memory If you are using a T 120 tape for recording no special procedure is required If you are using a T 140 T 160 T 180 or T 210 tape you must select the type of tape you are using in order to properly store the data into memory 1 Insert a blank cassette into the VCR The MENU button will flash for about 30 seconds and 120 flashes in the VCR s display for about 10 seconds m i E Soe eor MENU 1 2 Press the CLEAR button to choose the type of tape you are using 120 T 120 or shorter tape 160 T 1400r T 160 tape 180 T 180 tape I E La Oo 0 2 2 2 2 C QD ed r es 1 e The display is displayed for a short time so you must press the button quickly e f you are not using a T 140 T 160 T 180 or T 210 tape choose 210 When the display disappears proceed with normal or time delayed recording L ac How to locate the beginning of a program or a non recorded blank section 1 Insert a tape recorded by this VCR The power comes on automatically the tape indicator lights on the display and the MENU button on the
39. h 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 4800 BF ADV 07 08 88 WON 10 23AM 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 produc
40. his area check into the matter if you are unsure Basic Eins 1 Turn TV and select the video channel 3 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 Hus power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display f a cassette without its tab is inserted starts automatically you cannot complete the record operation When you insert a blank tape or a tape recorded without Tape Navigation indexing the MENU button indicator on the VCR flashes and 120 flashes in the VCR s display for about 10 seconds If you are using a T 120 tape for recording Ignore this display If you are using a T 140 T 160 T 180 or T 210 tape for recording Refer to Storing tape data in memory on page 5 e While the MENU button is flashing a recording cannot be made even if the REC button is pressed 3 Press the DISPLAY button This screen appears on the TV z 2 i ll CJ ES PC em c D mm cH Fu da B aimee IE 07 08 97 TUE 11 08AM SP 4 Press 5 button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for the longest recording time on a single tape LK m d ENDEX 07 08 97 TUE 11 08AM SP e An indicator on the VCR s display shows which speed is selected 5 Press the CH
41. ime and prime time broadcasts approximately 96 of intraprogram commercials are eliminated Actual test results may vary and will depend upon the quality of television reception and the nature of programming recorded For a copy of the complete test report please write to Arthur D Little Enterprises Acorn Park Cambridge MA 02140 2390 USA Precautions Position of tape after commercials were marked After marking commercials the VCR fast forwards the tape to the end of recording to be ready for the next recording If two or more programs were recorded continuously If there is not time for marking the tape the recording of which has finished the commercials will be marked when all recordings are finished If the recording speed is changed Commercial Advance will operate with recordings at any speed If a tape marked using Commercial Advance is played back by another VCR which does not have Commercial Advance The tape can be played back of course but the commercials cannot be skipped automatically Markings after delayed recording is finished After one delayed recording Is finished if it is 99 minutes or less until the next delayed recording starts the commercials will be marked after the other delayed recording has finished CM SEARCH lights in the VCR display until the next delayed recording starts Do not perform eject play fast forward or rewind while CM SEARCH is displayed If you do CM SEARCH will turn off and marki
42. inates key function buttons for a few seconds 8 17 CA SKIP button 36 18 STOP button stops play record function 25 19 F FWD button fast forward or search 34 20 CH channel up down button 43 21 LAST CH button switches to the TV channel you watched previously during the current viewing session 63 22 MUTE button turns off the audio until you press MUTE again 63 23 MENU button 32 24 SELECT button used to select the program using Tape Navigation 58 25 AVX button select L1 or L2 64 26 Number buttons 24 27 CC button used to display captions on the screen 62 Refer to the camcorder s instruction manual for its operation Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two AA batteries 1 Push the Y mark and hold it then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it f mcm N ED _ _ POWER gp E 25 mat NY T Lu A Hold for 10 seconds 2 Install batteries e Align the positive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR s infrared receiver Infrared receiver ri HI TALHI n LO OE 07 oiooo 6 6006 gt 2 Point the remote control at the VCR s infrared receiver and press the required button on the rem
43. maining or 40 VCR mode indicator 32 PLAY playback 32 SRCH double speed play 34 and visual search appears during reverse direction viewing SLOW slow play REW rewind 32 FF fast forward STILL play pause and frame advance 34 20 REM tape remaining time indicator 40 21 VCR operate mode 22 Audio indicators 23 record flashes during record pause 43 24 Tape speed SP EP 43 25 Delayed recording indicator 49 26 CM SEARCH indicator 43 27 Tape in indicator 9 28 TV channel or Auxiliary 43 L1 L2 66 Click to see Accessories Supplied Illustration VCR Customer Controls 29 30 31 34 33 32 Item No Function Page 29 AUDIO IN L R jacks 64 30 VIDEO IN jack 31 IN FROM ANT signal input 10 32 OUT TO TV signal to TV 10 33 VIDEO OUT jack 11 34 AUDIO OUT L R jacks 11 Remote Control Customer Controls Item No Function Page 1 Transmission window 8 2 POWER button 24 3 GUIDE to recall OSD menu 24 4 VCR TV mode select button 44 5 CLEAR clears time counter 41 6 DISPLAY to recall on screen display 44 7 100 ENT button 43 8 PROGRAM programming button 53 9 VCR CAM camcorder TV device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices 8 10 VOL button increase or decrease the audio volume 63 11 REC record button 43 12 REW button fast rewind or search 32 13 PLAY button playback 25 14 PAUSE button 34 15 Shuttle ring 38 16 LIGHT button illum
44. nect the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the front of your VCR 1 Press the AVX button on remote control to display L2 line on the TV display 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy press the VCR PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape Press the stop button to finish recording If you have two VCRs you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR VCR 2 Playback VCR See the Basic or M Advanced Hookup Diagrams for VCR and TV insert a preraserdad Tope RECORD VCR 1 VCR Recording VCR Advanced Hookup Two VCRs u Insert a blank tape 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 La m d CO C ERT NE AVX MIS J 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on VCR 1 The VCR will go into Record Pause SEC PAGE bs 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR 2 You will see the taped program being played on the TV 4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record press the PAUSE button on VCR 1 again to release pause and start recording Press the STOP button to finish recording PAUSE Problem guide No power Remote control doesn t work Won t record Won t make timer recordings Snowy picture in playback Snowy picture in normal TV viewing
45. ng Timer IRT The Instant Recording Timer REC IRT button on the VCR will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting 1 Follow the steps 1 through 5 on Basic recording steps on pages 42 and 43 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 POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds POWER e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control 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 have set up your channels for the VCR Plus system Learn the ba
46. ng will be cancelled marking will not be done Using the shuttle ring on the remote control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions PLAY PAUSE SLOW MOTION and SEARCH using convenient ring If the shuttle ring is operated when the key function buttons are illuminated the illumination goes off How to use the shuttle ring Shuttle 1 ring j A 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 ry using the shuttle to explore backward and forward through your next video NORMAL HIRAI SEARCH Vi SEARCH fT E rA j T i ea a 1 PLAY PAUSE MODE B Turn the ring in the stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial EWI ou STOP MODI Ao V To find specific sections on a tape using the INDEX feature Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX A quick way to access specific program segments is with the index search feature This lets you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark This function only works with recordings that have been set up with indexing You create an INDEX mark VISS signal every time you pres the REC or REC IRT button while recording ra V j me 0 6 0 E o e 00
47. om overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been followed Pr m E zi es GEESE C in h IL HL IL 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 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 su
48. 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 ON During playback this function does not operate OFF The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting Du CABLE BOX SETUP The VCR can be programmed to Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus delayed recording operation Change channels on remote controlled cable boxes with the VCR remote control BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure the cable box is aS eerie poris properly on the VCR Signal ta Cable Box a en 1 Transmitter T jm sitter Front of VCR 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 Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will 2 on the TV screen CHANNEL PRESET 1 CHANNEL CATV1 gt JTD CHANNEL 5 5 Press the 1 button to answer CABLE to the question WHICH SYSTEM DO YOU USE Press the 3 button for normal TV viewing Also press 3 to release the CABLE BOX or DSS BOX setting after you have set it up drea 3e OUTPUT CHI 3 6 Turn on your cable box and select channel 2 Cable box o ih 7 Using the VCR remote enter the cable box output channel numbers Click to see remote control illustration Fo
49. orage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No EW10251 1 remote control unit Part No HL10701 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 location 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 TORONTO 905 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 526 7881
50. ote control About the illuminated buttons f a button on the remote control is pressed one of the VCR CAM and TV buttons lights so that you know ns device you are now operating We Types Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR ni The table shows the recording time of different cassettes J Recording time SP EP T 120 u 120 min 360 min T 160 160 480 min T 180 180 min 540 min T 210 210 min 630 min i 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 Types Safety tabs prevent erasure To avoid erasing a recording To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Cover the hole with plastic tape Break off the safety tab using a screwdriver or similar tool bx 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 The VCR automatically turns on and the Tape In indicator turns on when the cassette is in place Removal Press the EJECT bu
51. press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs PROGRAM lt M 8 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR C Delayed rec ording indicator When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette With the safety tab still attached to record on f using cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin Please refer to Cable Box Setup on Page 27 in the First Time Setup section Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR 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 m I oo OD T all Ca 0 11 CLEAR 2 Press the 1 button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option This brings up the screen setting for the first program If you want to clear this program press the CLEAR button to remove this program ONE TIME RECORD ING 3 Keep pressing the 1 button to cycle through all the programs you have preset The screen will display the nex
52. program you want to view from the tape recorded by another VCR Rewind the tape to its start then press MENU CATV 1 or CATV 2 was specified for 1 CHANNEL on the CHANNEL PRESET screen Select DSS for the DSS CATV setting during programming Turn on the DSS box before the delayed recording starts 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 much to the viden Mend Clagnereg rallar Special riaterial Tipa guii Technical specifcations 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 11 12 mm sec EP RF Input UHF VHS 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 24W nominal Cabinet Size 17 1 8 W x 3 7 8 H x 11 1 8 D 43 5 cm W x 9 9 cm H x 28 2 cm D Weight 8 8 Ibs 4 0 kg St
53. r press 0 3 for channel 3 PROCEED EMI 8 Press the GUIDE button to enter the output channel of your cable box e The CABLE BOX TYPE mee will appear on the TV screen 9 Press the two number buttons that match the code number of your cable box brand from the table below For example press 3 7 for the Hitachi brand cable box Brand Number s Brand Code Number s NS a99 58 Scientific Atlanta 03 22 35 ne 01 16 28 38 SL Marx 15 18 31 36 44 53 16_ Stargate 15 1831 3644 53 casten International 02 03 27 38 44 Sylvania 11 DE eee amem mne Philips as 08 General Instrument 07 OB 19 26 28 29 32 33 40 Telewiew 15 18 35 44 53 59 04 05 15 23 24 25 30 36 55 61 41 l c IPM BE Harmdlin 12 13 34 48 58 _ _ 18 20 44 17 21 49 50 54 7 6 amp 1 STEP Hitechi 37 43 Pulser amp di53 31 27 41 53 EXAMPLE Jerold 04 05 18 Randtek 07 08 81 2 23 24 25 30 36 45 46 47 55 61 _ _ _ 00 27 329 44 Viewestar Pasina 08 19 MACOM 37 43 12 13 19 40 5 amp 28 78 29 32 33 40 41 5960 MIBQMAV
54. rfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn it MUI 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead 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 throug
55. rol turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin If you use a DSS box which can be controlled by the VCR turn on the DSS box before the time the delayed recording is to begin If you use a DSS box which cannot be controlled by the VCR press the AVX button to select LINE 1 in the step 5 not a channel to be recorded then turn on the DSS box before the time the delayed recording is to begin and tune the DSS box to the channel which you want to record When the DSS box has been set up and lt CATV1 gt or lt CATV2 gt is specified for 1 CHANNEL on the CHANNEL PRESET screen If you have selected one of the channels 100 125 when programming the timer the following screen will appear Example Programming DSS or CATV channel 120 for delayed recording oooo 1 Press the PROGRAM button twice 2 Press the 1 button Wow TINE RECORDING 3 Press the 1 2 0 button to select channel 120 You can select one of DSS or CATV channels 100 125 GWE TINE RECORDING CH START END 4 Press 1 to record the DSS channel DSS channel 120 is selected DSS will appear under the channel indication Weiler NN CATV channel 120 is selected 5 Perform the same procedure described on pages 48 and 49 to enter the recording time end time date and tape speed SP or EP About the VCR Plus system This handy feature makes timed recording a snap
56. sics of delayed recording in this section Then read about the VCR Plus system beginning on page 51 Before you begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time Date and day of the program e Starting time Ending time e 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 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 2 92 CCEE MR T enmoGRAM T pair 4 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 EXAMPLE Set the VCH to record one time a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6 00 PM and ends at 6 30 PM on
57. t has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition VCR Customer Controls 1 23 4 5167 1413 12 11109 8 Behind the cover To open the cover 7 Pull the cover forward with your fingers ul 17 16 15 20212223 24 Es EL 67 RES 28 27 26 25 umen 1 ee eos Item No Function Page 1 Infrared transmitter 27 2 POWER button 2 3 EJECT button 9 4 Cassette compartment 9 5 STOP button 25 6 Shuttle ring 38 7 PLAY STILL button 34 8 REC IRT button 43 9 CHANNEL channel up down 43 TRACKING buttons 33 10 Select button 58 11 MENU button 32 12 Infrared receiver 8 13 REC indicator 43 14 CA SKIP button 36 15 AUDIO IN L jacks 65 16 VIDEO IN jack 65 17 OUT select button 10 VCR Display 18 AM PM indicators 19 19 Time 19 Tape counter 40 Tape re
58. t program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu 4 Press the GUIDE button to end Tape navigation and directory screen Whenever this VCR records a program specific information is automatically stored in the VCR memory This information can be displayed on the TV screen in a directory and used to locate a recorded program you want to watch or the beginning of a non recorded section of the tape Tape Navigation will not work unless the tape was recorded by this VCR The Tape Navigation data will be remembered even during a power loss The data will not be lost unless there is a memory defect This VCR can store about 80 programs including non recorded segments in memory p 2 Insert a tape recorded by this VCR The power comes on automatically the tape indicator lights on the display and the MENU button on the VCR flashes It flashes to show that tape navigation is operational Then the MENU button lights It may take approx 10 seconds until the MENU button lights e MENU button on the VCR or the remote control The directory screen will appear id a LER MEJ HA HIH 4 Directory screen NO Tape Bar i No af Programs OP RECTORF No 07 OO aPN i m Program Ma PROGRAM Recorded Channel Program N t CH PTOIOLTHUT P c8QAM SP 21 7 7 Blank BLANK EP T Recording Date 83 BMT TTLER 23 DOPE PPE Bern lina da CHili B7 1215AT 11 23
59. tomatically store channels received in your area It takes about 2 3 minutes After the channels are stored in memory the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR s display 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing GUIDE Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive When automatic presetting of channels are finished Res CH Ba i E Mes Qr Selects Channel 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 may receive these stations by adding them 1 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen CHANNEL PRESET _ 1 CHAMNEL lt 1 AUTO CHANNEL SE Example COG Selects channel 7 gt GM __ GUEN ENO ETE 6 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 2 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen TA 1 ADV Die 08 pan ON screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal
60. ton to cancel the markings After you have made a delayed recording 1 MARKING START is specified automatically To Turn Off Marking Press the 1 button to select CM SEARCH lt OFF gt The VCR will not mark commercials To play back tapes recorded using Commercial Advance Press the 2 button to select lt AUTO gt or lt MANUAL gt Select lt AUTO gt to play the marked commercials in 1 the forward search mode automatically Select lt MANUAL gt if you don t want to play the commercials in the forward search mode If lt MANUAL gt is specified the marked commercials are played in the forward search mode only when the CA SKIP button on the remote control is pressed To select a background for playback Press the button 1 to select lt VIDEO gt or lt BLUE gt 1 SEARCH OW 3 2 CM ADV PLAY AUTO 3 CM ADV DISPLAYCBLUE gt Select lt BLUEs gt if you want the screen to become blue w when the commercials are being skipped Select lt if you want to play the commercials the forward search mode when they are being skipped 3 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting I D HITACHI Q O ODD GUIDE x eo oo UC C2 jy This product incorporates Commercial Advance circuitry that eliminates most commercial messages during replay of a recorded television broadcast Under controlled test conditions with major network dayt
61. tton on the VCR The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out The Tape In indicator turns off The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off EJECT WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup A Illustration TABLE A CHANNEL SELECTION vCR indicator select button to turn the TV VCR vcR indicator on or off Select and Watch Channels Select Channel OFF using TV to Watch TV mode Select and Watch Channels DON 4 Select Channel Watch 1 using VCR jo VCR mode Record and Watch ON 3 or 4 Select Channel to Record a A the Same Channel VLA mode tarare Cine Chan oe ect C j F el OFF Record One Channel 9 er if hann Channel to Record PPP MN Watch Another to Yatch TV mode ON Ni steh Plauhanl of In on Watch Playback of a jor 4 WER mode 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 e Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR Press the ANT OUT button on front of the VCR Pressing the 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
62. utlet 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 PA 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be 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 fr

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