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Hitachi VT-MX424A Portable DVD Player User Manual

1. 3 Cassette indicator Lights up when there is a tape in the VCR 4 VCR indicator Indicates that the VCR is in the VCR position 5 REC indicator Lights up when the VCR is in the Recording mode Flashes when a recording has been paused 6 Clock Feature Channel indicator Indicates the current time when the clock is set and briefly displays which feature the VCR is currently performing as the illustration 12345 Playback Fast forwarding a n3 Rewinding Stop rly 1 r AZ te Recording Channel number Lfd SPECIAL FEATURES REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours minutes and seconds not in the case of blank portion The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position 0 00 00 AUTO REWIND When the end of a tape is reached during recording playback or fast forward the tape will 41 CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR S REMOTE automatically rewind to the beginning After that the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off NOTES The tape will not auto rewind during timer recording or Instant Recording Timer e When the Counter Memory is activated the tape will rewind to the MO 00 00 and the VCR will be in the Stop mode CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR S REMOTE This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the
2. PREPARATION FOR USE PREPARATION FOR USE CABLE CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections see the following drawings Use only one connection For any further complex connections please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons You may need additional accessories which are not supplied 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT IN jack of your VCR VHF UHF combinalion antennal Indcor antennal DE s Anot Aixam ga ince Sar E f ct the VCR Cable trom Cab witi or without lih e 3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable supplied to the ANT OUT jack of your VCR 4 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable supplied to the UHF VHF antenna jacks eee see eee of the UHF VHF combination TV Back ol the VCR Coaxial cable supplied 4 if M 1 AMRAWEC 14 Back of the UHF VHF separated TV UHF VHF separator not supplied ver M 1 gt Coaxial cable supplied SETTING A VIDEO CHANNEL If your TV does not have A V terminals When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR is in the VCR position your TV will receive the signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4 To use the VCR with your TV set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever is n
3. STOP button repeatedly to point to GUIDE CHANNEL MAP Then press F FWD P button If the channel you wish to check is not on the screen press F FWD button to change the displayed page until you reach the correct page 3 To return to TV mode Press MENU button TO CORRECT A PAIR OF CHANNEL NUMBERS 1 Press MENU button repeatedly so that the INITIALIZE menu appears 2 Press or STOP button repeatedly to point to GUIDE CHANNEL SET Then press F FWD button 3 Enter the correct guide channel number using the number buttons or or STOP button Then press F FWD button 4 Enter the correct user channel numbers using the number buttons or amp PLAY or V STOP button Then press MEMORY button 5 Press MENU button to return to original mode TO CANCEL A PAIR OF CHANNEL NUMBERS 1 Select INITIALIZE Press MENU button repeatedly so that the INITIALIZE menu appears 2 Select GUIDE CHANNEL Press or V STOP button repeatedly to point to GUIDE CHANNEL Then press F FWD F button 3 Select the channel you want to cancel Press REW button A pair of numbers flash Then press 4 PLAY or V STOP button until the pair of numbers you want to cancel flash If the channel you wish to cancel is not on the screen press F FWD F button to change the displayed page until you reach the correct page 4 Delete it from memory Press 4 REW button If you want to
4. TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI VIDEO DECK VT MX424A Owner s Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features Rotary 4 head Record Playback System Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish Infrared remote control Real time tape counter 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call Auto power on and off system Auto counter reset Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached Direct Button Operation 2 Step Picture Search Operation e Still Digital Auto Tracking DTR Auto Repeat Rental Play Mode Three different tape speeds SP LP SLP IRT Instant Recording Timer Year 7 events including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording Auto Return Time Search Quick Find Index Search Just In Time Recording Remaining Tape Running Time Display Slow Motion The VCR Plus system The C3 system VCR Plus C3 and Plus Code 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 C3 and VCR Plus C3 are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 770 279 56
5. SLP mode for 30 minutes for 30 minutes Recording mode automatically changes to SLP mode NOTES e Set the tape remainder switch T60 T130 or T140 to the tape loaded See Setting the Remaining Time on next page Even when SLP mode is selected just in time recording cannot compensate for a tape length which may be too short A momentary picture break up will occur at the point on the tape when the recording speed changes from SP to SLP The displayed remaining tape running time may not always match the actual remaining time on the tape usually longer than the actual time It is recommended to set the end of the reserved recording time several minutes after the end of the TV program 180 and longer play cassette tapes or different types of cassette tapes may fail to make complete recording SETTING THE REMAINING TIME You can set the remaining tape running time of your tape Follow the steps below to correct the tape remaining indication Make sure You must use the remote control for the following procedure e VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work 1 Select VCR SET UP Press MENU button on the remote control repeatedl
6. automatically switch to the Stop mode You may review the time remaining with marks onthe TV screen Each mark represents one minute RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER You can record one program while viewing another To start recording follow steps 1 to 3 under VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM NOTE When you record with a cable converter box you cannot record one program while viewing another 4 Select the TV mode Press the VCR TV button on the remote control to select TV so that the VCR indicator disappears from the display 5 Select the channel on the TV Set the TV to the channel you want to watch TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING 1 Select the VCR mode Press the VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display 2 Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 IRT Instant Recording Timer This function enables you to set the recording length simply by pressing the REC IRT button on the VCR i TIMER RECORDING Make sure This function cannot be done by the remote control VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display Insert a cass
7. by the plug If by accident water is spilled on your VCR unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR cassette holder Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR WARNING WARNING Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity Do not use the VCR at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60Hz ONLY FCC WARNING This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming video tape film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication use or other acts which infringe upon the fights of copyright owners The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the VCR No other VCR has the same serial number as yours You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purc
8. e Shorter tape length such as a 10 minute cassette T 180 cassette In this case the display may read 2 Hours 40 minutes at the start point of the tape in Sp mode An exact remaining tape running time might not be displayed with T 180 and longer play cassette tapes or different types of cassette tapes 39 COPYING A VIDEO COPYING A VIDEO Connect the editing recording VCR source playing VCR and your TV using the following diagram EXAMPLE The editing recording VCR is this unit The source playing VCR is another VCR Editing Recording VCA This Unit Audio Video adapter cord TV s361 nol Supplied Use for monitoring gt MM 6715 PB 6 cur E YT Antenna nput jack nei Aur VIDEO qu PESE j Source Playing VCA lt Monaural gt Coaxial cable supplied VOR 1 Insert a pre recorded video cassette into the source playing VCR 2 Insert a blank video cassette or one you want to record over into the editing recording VCR cassette compartment 3 Press the TAPE SPEED button on the remote control on the editing recording VCR to select the desired recording speed SP LP SLP on the editing recording VCR 4 Select the AUX position on the editing recording VCR See page 11 under Input Select 5 Press the REC button on the editing recording VCR 6 Begin playback of the tape
9. equipment is in an entertainment center with glass doors leave the glass doors open Do not block any ventilation opening of the VCR or the cable converter box Make sure You must use the remote control for this procedure VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display Turn on your cable box and select channel 2 Select CATV on the CHANNEL SET UP menu SETTING THE CABLE BOX CONTROLLER SETTING THE CABLE BOX CONTROLLER 1 Select INITIALIZE Press MENU button on the remote control repeatedly so that the INITIALIZE menu appears 2 Select CABLE BOX SET UP Press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly to point to CABLE BOX SET UP Then press F FWD P button 3 Select ON Press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly to point to point to ON Then press F FWD button 4 Enter the OUTPUT CHANNEL Press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly until your desired output channel appears You can select the output channel CH02 CHO06 or AUX Example 03 Then press F FWD P button 5 Enter the brand code Press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly until your desired code number appears Example 01 for JERROLD 400 6 Press DISPLAY button The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 to confirm that the c
10. located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 3 Turn on the VCR Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR The PWR indicator appears on the display 4 Select the VCR mode 15 SETTING THE CLOCK Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display 5 Select ENGLISH or ESPANOL Select ENGLISH or ESPANOL Spanish by using the PLAY 4 amp or STOP button Then press the MENU or F FWD F button 6 Begin Channel preset Press the MENU F FWD or REW button once The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area The VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels 7 After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel The TV screen returns to TV mode If TUNER SET appears on the TV screen again check the cable connections Press the MENU F FWD or REW 4 button once again and the VCR will begin preset again TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL You can select the desired channel by using the CHANNEL or button or directly pressing the number buttons on the remote control Note for using the number buttons e When selecting cable channels which are higher than 100 press the 100 ENT button first then press the last two digits Example to select channel 125 first press the 100 ENT button then press 2 and 5 You must precede single digit channel numbers with a zero For example 02 03 04 and so on SETTING T
11. lowest memorized channel NOTE You cannot preset CATV when you set CABLE BOX CONTROLLER to ON page 15 SELECTING THE LANGUAGE If you want to change the language on the TV screen follow the steps below 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control repeatedly so that the INITIALIZE menu appears 2 Press the PLAY or STOP Y button repeatedly to point to LANGUAGE SELECT Then press the F FWD button 3 Select ENGLISH or ESPANOL Spanish by using the PLAY 4 or STOP button 4 Press the RESET EXIT button to return to TV mode len 1 1 Gero BREL You can select the channel on your compatible cable converter box by the VCR remote control The VCR can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box when you program a timer recording POSITIONING THE CABLE CONVERTER BOX Place the cable converter box on top of the VCR as shown The cable converter box should tilt upward slightly You may need to place a small object under one side of the cable converter box in order to tilt the cable converter box It is best to place the cable converter box beyond the center of the VCR or along the back of the VCR If the cable converter box does not receive the signals try to slide the cable converter box to the right or left or move it toward the back of the VCR until you find the best position The signal could be distorted if it travels through glass repeatedly For this reason if your
12. the VCR indicator appears on the display 1 Select INITIALIZE Press the MENU button on the remote control repeatedly so that the INITIALIZE menu appears 2 Select CHANNEL SET UP Confirm CHANNEL SET is pointed Then press the F FWD button Select ADD DELETE CH Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly to point to ADD DELETE CH Then press the F FWD button NOTE You cannot select ADD DELETE CH when you set CABLE BOX CONTROLLER to ON page 15 4 Enter the desired channel number Press the number buttons or the PLAY or STOP button until your desired channel number appears Example CH02 5 Delete it from memory Press the F FWD or REW 4 button so that DELETE flashes on the TV screen To delete another channel repeat steps 4 and 5 If you press COUNTER RESET button on the remote control again the channel is memorized again 6 Exit the preset mode Press MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode NOTE To confirm that channel s has been deleted or added press the CHANNEL CH 4 or button CHANNEL PRESET AGAIN 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control repeatedly so that the INITIALIZE menu appears 2 Confirm CHANNEL SET UP is pointed to then press the F FWD button 3 Press PLAY or STOP button repeatedly to point to TV or CATV SELECTING THE LANGUAGE 4 Press the F FWD button once or twice After scanning the tuner stops at the
13. the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning EXCEPTION A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5 6 Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended Precautions by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a Symbol provided by RETAC mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overtu
14. this mode the sound will be muted 1 You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing the F FWD or REW button in the SP LP SLP modes 2 Depress it again the VCR will now search in super high speed in the LP SLP modes only 3 Press the PLAY button to return to normal speed STILL PICTURE You can view a still picture on the TV screen during playback the Still mode Press the PAUSE button on the remote control during playback Press the PLAY button to return to playback NOTES You can advance the picture by one frame at a time by pressing the PAUSE button on the remote control during the still mode If itis left in the Still mode for more than five minutes the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL When the picture begins to vibrate vertically stabilize the picture by pressing CHANNEL 4 or button in the Still mode NOTES When the picture is distorted or rolling vertically adjust vertical hold control on your TV Some newer TV s do not have a user adjustable vertical hold control TRACKING ADJUSTMENT Tracking adjustment will be set automatically Digital Tracking function when you start playback When playing pre recorded tapes or tapes recorded on units other than your own noise lines black and white streaks may appear on the playback picture If this occurs you can adjust the tracking control manually b
15. 00 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga Ontario LSN 2L8 Tel 905 821 4545 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS NSERTING A CASSETTE REMOVING A CASSETTE TABLE OF CONTENTS Precautions ABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS Precautions WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed 5 Cleaning Unplug this video product from
16. CT 7 wRONG REMOVING CASSETTE 1 In the Stop mode press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR The cassette will be ejected 2 Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment 3 Store the cassette in its case as shown Br 11 i THREE DIFFERENT SPEEDS Before recording select the tape speed from SP mode Standard Play LP mode Long Play or SLP mode Super Long Play The table below shows the maximum recording playback time using T60 T120 or T160 tapes in each mode OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1 5 t EE OS Sy Tape Speed __Recording Playback Time Type of tape 160 T120 TI60 SP mode u 2 2 27 hoiits LPmode 1 Aihours 5 1 3 bours _SLP mode 3 hours 8 liouis ERASE PREVENTION You can prevent accidental erasing of a recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette If you decide to record on the tape again cover the hole with plastic tape OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS Click for Remote Control 1 Cassette Compartment 2 STOP button Press to stop the tape motion EJECT button Press to remove a tape from the VCR only on the VCR 10 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS button Press to enter digits when setting program For example setting clock or timer program Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu only on the r
17. Code numbers of the program you want to record Then press VCR PLUS button NOTES Press 4 REW button to go back one digit from current digit while you set the code If the code is not available it will be cleared automatically when you press VCR PLUS button Enter correct code and press VCR PLUS button again If the code flashes when you press VCR PLUS button this means that the number you entered was incorrect or the timer recording you just programmed and another timer recording overlapped 3 Select once daily or weekly recording The timer recording program using the VCR Plus system is memorized to the lowest program number which is empty For once recording Press or V STOP button repeatedly to point to ONCE Then press F FWD button For daily recording To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel from Monday through Friday Press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly to point to DAILY Then press F FWD button For weekly recording To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week Example every Monday on channel 7 at 5 00 pm 35 HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING Press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly to point to WEEKLY Then press F FWD button 4 Set the tape speed Press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly until your desired tape speed appears Example SP AUTO is available only with Program No 1 The AUTO mode starts recording in SP mo
18. EW or F FWD button The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the specified point The time counts down as the searching progresses 5 After Time Search Playback starts automatically when 0 00 is reached NOTES Time Search can be set up to a maximum of 9 hours 59 minutes 9 59 e This function will not operate in the recording mode Procedures mist be followed within 30 seconds from steps 2 to 3 Otherwise the Time Search mode will be cancelled 26 i BLANK SEARCH To exit Time Search mode press the MENU button on the remote control after step 2 Or press the STOP button after step 3 A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work BLANK SEARCH This function enables you to search for the unrecorded portion of the tape in the forward direction Tape must be fully rewound 1 Select SEARCH SELECT Press MENU button on the remote control repeatedly so that the SEARCH SELECT menu appears 2 Select BLANK SEARCH Press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly to point to BLANK SEARCH Then press F FWD P button The VCR begins fast forwarding to the beginning of the blank part of the tape 3 After Blank Search The VCR will automatically stop NOTES The blank search will only work in the forward direction not in the reverse direction A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work RECORDING Make sure VCR power must be turned on
19. HE CLOCK Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source In the example below the clock is to be set to DATE March 1st 1997 SETTING TIME 5 40PM Make sure You must use the remote control for this procedure VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display 1 Select SETTING CLOCK Press the MENU button The SETTING CLOCK menu appears Make sure When you press the F FWD button during steps 2 to 6 you may move forward to the 16 SETTING THE CLOCK next step Press the REW 4 button to go back one step from the current step during steps 3 to 7 2 Select the month Press the PLAY 4 or STOP Y button repeatedly until the desired month appears Example March 03 Then the press F FWD F button 3 Select the day Press the PLAY or STOP button until the desired day appears Example 1st 01 Then press the F FWD button 4 Select the year Press the PLAY or STOP button until the desired year appears Example 1997 Then press the F FWD button 5 Select the hour Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly until your desired hour appears Example 05 Then press the F FWD P button 6 Select the minut
20. Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition 22 Heat This video product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat LOCATION For safe operation and optimum performance of your VCR keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat Avoid dusty or humid places Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the VCR Install unit in a horizontal position Avoid locations subject to strong vibration Do not place the VCR near strong magnetic fields Do not move the unit from a cold to a hot place or vice versa Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet Grasp it
21. Press the REW or F FWD button The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning of desired program NOTE Every time an index signal is skipped the number in the program indicator decreases by one 5 After Index Search When the preset program is reached the VCR will start playback automatically NOTES Index Searches can be set up to 20 This function will not operate in the recording mode Procedures must be followed within 30 seconds from steps 2 to 3 Otherwise the Index Search mode will be cancelled To exit the Index Search mode press the MENU button on the remote control after step 3 Or press the STOP button after step 4 A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work TIME SEARCH The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape to your desired position simply by entering the exact amount of playback time you want to skip Example To watch a program after 2 hours and 50 minutes from the present position in either direction 1 Select SEARCH SELECT Press the MENU button on the remote control so that the SEARCH SELECT menu appears 2 TIME SEARCH Press the PLAY or STOP button to point to TIME SEARCH Then press the F FWD button 3 Enter your desired time Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly until your desired time appears Example 2 50 stands for 2 hours 50 minutes 4 Begin Time Search By pressing the R
22. TV 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 groundling 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 PRESET FOR USE Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area See page 40 for channel designations NOTE You must use the remote control for this procedure AUTOMATIC CHANNEL PRESET Without a Cable Box NOTES Follow the steps below only when you plug the VCR power core into a standard AC outlet for the first time If you unplug the VCR and move it to another area you need to CHANNEL PRESET AGAIN In this case see CHANNEL PRESET AGAIN on page 14 You must follow the steps below before attempting to play or record a video tape If you want to play or record a video tape BEFORE programming the tuner you must first press the POWER button to turn off the VCR Then press the POWER button again to turn it back on To program the tuner again see CHANNEL PRESET AGAIN on page 14 1 Plug in the VCR power cord Plug the VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet The indicator flashes on the display 2 Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV Turn on the TV and set the TV to the same video output channel as
23. Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL CH Y or button NOTE When you record with a cable converter box the VCR channel must be selected to 3 or 4 then the actual channel that you wish to record must be selected on the cable converter box 2 Select the tape speed Press the TAPE SPEED button on the remote control to select the desired tape speed SP LP SLP 27 SKIPPING SOME MATERIAL DURING RECORDING 3 Begin recording Press the REC button The REC indicator appears on the display NOTE If any menu is activated on the TV screen the REC button on the remote control does not function Press the RESET EXIT button to clear the menu Then press the REC button 4 Stop recording Press the STOP button when recording is completed SKIPPING SOME MATERIAL DURING RECORDING Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to temporarily stop recording Press the PAUSE or REC button to resume recording NOTE To prevent tape damage after five minutes the VCR will
24. U button on the remote control to return to original mode NOTE To exit the auto return programming repeat steps 1 to 2 Then press the F FWD button AUTO will then disappear from the menu Press the RESET EXIT button to return to TV mode WATCH THE RECORDED PROGRAM Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR Then press the PLAY button JUST IN TIME RECORDING This function allows you to fully utilize the available tape length for timer recording The VCR calculates the remaining tape amount and then adjusts the tape speed from SP to SLP as needed If it is suspected that the end of the tape will be reached before the reserved program ends as long as SP mode is kept all the way set recording mode to AUTO This function is available only with Program No 1 and Timer Recording The AUTO mode starts recording in SP mode The internal circuit compares the rest of the program against the available tape length If the internal circuit determines that the available tape is not long enough to record the program in the SP mode the Recording mode is automatically changed to SLP mode This will assure coverage of the desired timer program before the end of the tape is reached 37 SETTING THE REMAINING TIME Conventional Video Recording SRT TENTS Xi Tape End Recording in SP mode for 40 minutes SSS 20 minutes of the program is left unrecorded Just in Time Recording Recording in SP mode Recording in
25. V screen only on the remote control 18 DISPLAY button Press to display the counter or the current channel number and the current time on the TV screen only on the remote control 19 SLOW button Press to reduce the playback speed Slow speed can be controlled by pressing the F FWD button faster or the REW button slower 20 MUTE button Press to mute the TV s sound Press it again to resume the sound 21 COUNTER MEMORY button Press to set counter memory on and off 22 COUNTER RESET button Press to reset counter to 0 00 00 Press to ad or delete channel numbers during channel preset 23 VCR PLUS button Press to program the automatic timer recording using the VCR Plus system 24 Cable box transmitters Send signals to cable converter box 25 Power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet 120V 60Hz 26 AUDIO OUT jack Connect to the audio input jack of your audio equipment or another VCR 27 AUDIO IN jack Connect to the audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR 28 ANT IN terminal Connect to an antenna Cable system or Satellite system 29 VIDEO OUT jack Connect to the video input jack of your video camera or another VCR 30 VIDEO IN jack Connect to the video output jack of your video camera or another VCR 31 CH3 CH4 selector switch Use to select a video output channel 3 or 4 for playback from your VCR 32 ANT OUT terminal Connects to the antenna input terminal on your TV 12
26. VCR as long as your TV comes with a remote control This feature comes in handy you don t have to juggle two remotes The remote control is compatible with the fifteen makers of TVs listed below but don t be alarmed if yours is not on our list You may still be able to program the remote for your TV Every TV that comes with a remote control is set up to detect certain infrared signals You need to program the VCR s remote control to send signals that your TV will recognize and respond to Here s what to do Compatibility The remote control is designed to be operated with many televisions and cable converters but will not work with every one made If your TV or cable box does not respond the way it should when you program if as explained follows this remote may be incapable of operating it Once you have programmed the remote you won t have to do it again until you change the batteries REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV 1 Turn on the TV Turn on the TV any channel is okay 2 Program the remote control Aim the VCR s remote control at your TV set Hold down the TV button not the VCR TV button while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart For example lf you have an RCA television press the TV and 0 at the same time If this button combination sends a signal that matches with your TV the channel will change on the TV and you ll know the remote is se
27. at a slower than normal playback speed Slow speed can be controlled by pressing the F FWD button faster or the REW button slower The VCR system You can program the automatic timer recording using the PlusCode numbers that are printed in most newspaper TV listings and TV Guide magazine The VCR C3 System You can select the channel on your compatible cable converter box by the VCR remote control VIDEO CASSETTE INFORMATION The VCR can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box when you program a timer recording VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark For best results we recommend the use of high quality tapes Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes PRECAUTIONS Avoid moisture Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or visa versa Before using a tape with these conditions to avoid damage of the tape and your VCR wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated Avoid extreme heat high humidity and magnetic fields Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism Do not touch the tape with your fingers INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown Push in gently but continuously on the center back of the cassette until it is drawn into the VCR The VCR will automatically turn on CORRE
28. button on the remote control once or twice 3 Select the Counter Memory mode Press the COUNTER MEMORY button on the remote control until M appears on the TV screen 4 Begin recording or playback Press RECORD or PLAY button Press the STOP button when recording or playback is completed 5 To activate the Counter Memory Press DISPLAY button on the remote control so that the counter appears on the TV screen Press the REW or F FWD button The VCR will stop automatically when the counter has returned to approximately 0 00 00 approx NOTE If the counter is not displayed the Counter Memory will not be activated TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY When the counter appears on the TV screen press COUNTER MEMORY button on the SPECIAL PLAYBACK remote control and then press DISPLAY button on the remote control twice so that M and the counter disappears from the TV screen SPECIAL PLAYBACK Make sure You must use the remote control for the following procedure VCR power must be turned on Turn on the VCR and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK The VCR has the auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button Make sure Insert a prerecorded tape 1 Select VCR SET UP Press MENU button unti
29. cancel another channel repeat steps 3 to 4 5 To return to TV mode Press MENU button 34 TIMER RECORDING USING THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM TIMER RECORDING USING THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM You can program the timer using the PlusCode numbers that are printed in most newspaper TV listings and TV guide magazine You can set seven programs including normal timer recording to record within one month You need to coordinate guide channel numbers and user channel numbers before you program the automatic timer recording using the VCR Plus system Refer to SETTING THE GUIDE USER CHANNELS FOR THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM on page 27 Make sure You must use the remote control for this procedure e VCR power must be turned on to program it Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display Clock must be set to the correct time and date before setting the timer Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording 1 Select the VCR Plus set up mode Press VCR PLUS button NOTE If you have not yet set the clock SETTING CLOCK appears If so follow the steps 2 to 8 on page 13 Then set the timer 2 Set the PlusCode number Press the number buttons to set the Plus
30. ce but must be done again if you use this VCR in another area by moving it 1 Select INITIALIZE Press MENU button repeatedly so that the INITIALIZE menu appears 2 Select GUIDE CHANNEL SET Press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly to point to GUIDE CHANNEL SET Then press F FWD F button 3 Enter a guide channel number GUIDE CH Press the number buttons or 4 amp PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly Example 25 You can select guide channels 01 99 4 Enter a user channel number USER CH Press the number buttons or 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly Example 50 You can select following user channels TV mode channels 02 69 CATV mode channels 01 125 Press 4 REW button to go back one step from current step When selecting cable channels which are higher than 100 ENT press 100 ENT button first then press the last two digits using the number buttons 5 Memorize a guide channel number and a user channel number you have selected Press MEMORY button To set another repeat steps 3 to 5 6 Exit the guide channel set up mode Press MENU button 33 SETTING THE GUIDE USER CHANNELS FOR THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM TO CHECK A PAIR OF CHANNEL NUMBERS A list of all the GUIDE CH numbers and corresponding USER CH numbers memorized by the VCR is displayed on the TV screen 1 Select INITIALIZE Press MENU button repeatedly so that the INITIALIZE menus appears 2 Select GUIDE CHANNEL MAP Press 4 PLAY or V
31. d upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding lf an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Fig A Antenna grounding diagram 14 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 15 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 16 Overloading Do
32. de The internal circuit compares the rest of the program against the available tape length If the internal circuit determines that the available tape is not long enough to record the program in the SP mode the Recording mode is automatically changed to SLP mode This will assure coverage of the desired timer program before the end of the tape is reached See Just In Time Recording on page 32 for the use of AUTO setting 5 Check that the program information is correct There are cases in which the program information does not match your area If the incorrect information appears select the number you want to change using the REW button Then enter the correct numbers using the 4 amp PLAY V STOP button 6 Exit the VCR PLUS set up mode Press MENU button To set another program repeat steps 1 to 6 7 Set the timer Press POWER button The x indicator appears on the display e Please see HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING on page 31 for more notes HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost If the tape runs out before the end time the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off The xl indicator will flash If a tape is not inserted or the erase protection tab is removed the Td indicator flashes and timer recording cannot occur Inset a tape tha
33. e Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly until your desired minute appears Example 40 Then press the F FWD P button 7 Select AM or PM Press the PLAY or STOP button to point to AM or PM Example PM 8 Start the clock Press the RESET EXIT or F FWD P button Although seconds are not displayed they begin counting from 00 when you press the RESET EXIT or F FWD button Use this feature to synchronize the clock with the correct time NOTES When unplugging the AC cord or if there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds you may have to reset the clock If the display shows an abnormal reading or no reading unplug the power cord for more than 30 seconds Then plug it back in And reset clock TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING 1 Press the MENU button until the INITIALIZE menu appears 2 Press the PLAY or STOP button to point to SETTING CLOCK Then press the F FWD button 3 Follow steps 2 to 8 17 DELETE PRESET CHANNELS TO DELETE PRESET CHANNELS The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory Of course you can later add the deleted channel into the memory again Make sure You must use the remote control for this procedure VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that
34. emote control 3 REW button Press to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode Rewind Search 4 button Press to cancel a setting of timer program Press to correct digits when setting program For example setting clock or timer program Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset only on the remote control 4 PLAY button Press to begin playback button Press to enter digits when setting program For example setting clock or timer program Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu only on the remote control 5 F FWD button Press to rapidly advance the tape or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback Forward Search button When setting program For example setting clock or timer program press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input Press to determine the setting modes from the on screen menu Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset only on the remote control 6 PAUSE button Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback Frame Advance function Press to advance the picture by one frame during the still mode 7 POWER button Press to turn VCR on and off Press to activate a timer recording 8 VCR TV button Press to select TV or VCR mode VCR position to view playback to monitor video recordings or watch TV using t
35. ette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording PUSH ES DISPLAY RECORDED _ LENGTH 1 push normal recording 2pushes 0 3 jT 30 minutes 3 pushes 1 00 60 minutes 17 pushes 8 00 480 mires 18 pushes normal recording 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL CH Y or button 2 Begin IRT Press the REC IRT button on the VCR as many times as needed The recording length will be determined by the number of times you press the REC IRT button Each additional push will increase the recording time by 30 minutes It can be set for up to 8 hours NOTES Recording starts immediately when the REC IRT button is pressed whether you are watching the same or a different channel e When the REC IRT button is pressed 18 times the VCR returns to the normal recording mode To stop the IRT operation press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control To show the remaining time press the DISPLAY button on the remote control so that IRT appears on the TV screen It will show up momentarily then disappear Recording stops when 0 00 is reached Please note that in the SLP mode maximum recording time assuming the tape is started at the beginning is 8 hours using T 160 or 6 hours using T 120 The TV that is connected to your VCR may be tur
36. f a particular scene Digital Auto Tracking DTR Automatically adjusts the tracking for each tape you play Auto Repeat Allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without pressing the PLAY button Rental Play Mode Improves playback picture quality of worn tapes such as rental tapes Three different tape speeds SP LP SLP e IRT Instant Recording Timer Instant timed recording for 30 to 480 minutes is possible at the push of the REC IRT button 1 Year 7 events including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording The built in timer allows you to record up to 7 programs at different times on different channels up to 1 year in advance The daily timer allows recordings to be made of daily broadcasts and the weekly timer allows recording to be made once a week up to the end of the tape Auto Return After finished timer recording the beginning of the recorded program s can be searched Time Search Lets you set the VCR to advance the tape by entering the desired playback time you want to skip Blank Search Lets you set the VCR to search for an unrecorded portion on the tape Index search Lets you Index the start of a recording Just In Time Recording Measures the remaining tape and automatically adjusts the tape speed so that the automatic timer recording fits on a cassette e Remaining Tape Running Time Display You can check the remaining running time of your tape Slow Motion You can view the video program
37. f you programmed as the illustration below the timer recording would be carried out as follows shaded part is the carried period 9 00am 10 00am for PROGRAM 2 10 00am for PROGRAM 1 I I 1 L 9 00AM 10 00AM 11 00AM 1 Select TIMER PROGRAMMING Press the MENU button so that TIMER PROGRAMMING menu appears NOTE If you have not yet set the clock SETTING CLOCK appears If so follow the steps 2 to 8 on page 13 Then set the timer recording 2 Select your desired program number 1 7 Program number which is not set up flashes Press the PLAY or STOP button until your desired program number appears Example 1 Then press the F FWD F button 30 i AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING 3 Select once daily or weekly recording For once recording Press the PLAY 4 or STOP V button to point to ONCE and then press the F FWD gt button For daily recording To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel Monday through Friday Press the PLAY or STOP button to point to DAILY and then press the F FWD button For weekly recording To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week Example every Monday on ch 7 at 5 00PM Press the PLAY or STOP button to point to WEEKLY and then press the F FWD gt button Make sure When you press the F FWD button during steps 4 to 10 you may forward to next step Press the REW button to go back one step from
38. hase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No FEATURES Rotary 4 head Record Playback System Rotary 4 heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish Infrared remote control Real time tape counter This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours minutes and seconds not in the case of blank portion 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call A converter may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels i FEATURES Auto power on and off system Automatically turns the VCR when you insert the cassette turns off after auto rewind and ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached Auto counter reset when inserting a tape Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached not when using the timer recording Direct Button Operation When a tape is in the VCR and the power is off just press the PLAY REW or F FWD button on the main unit and it will automatically turn on the VCR and perform the desired function Does not occur when using the timer recording 2 Step Picture Search Operation You can view a video program at a high speed or super high speed in either a forward or reverse direction in LP and SLP mode e Still Freeze the picture at any time for close viewing o
39. he TV screen return to normal TV mode NOTES e If you select TV on the CHANNEL SET UP menu when CABLE BOX CONTROLLER is ON the VCR will switch to CABLE BOX CONTROLLER OFF automatically You can enter the OUTPUT CHANNEL and BRAND CODE using NUMBER buttons PLAYBACK NORMAL PLAYBACK Make sure Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display 1 Insert a prerecorded tape Counter mode appears at 0 00 00 on the TV screen If the erase protection tab has been removed the VCR will start playback automatically 2 To begin playback Press the PLAY button NOTE If any menu is activated on the TV screen the PLAY button on the remote control does not function Press the MENU button on the remote control to clear the menu Then press the PLAY button If a tape is already in the VCR with power off 2A Using button on the VCR 21 i TRACKING ADJUSTMENT Just press the PLAY button on the VCR Power will automatically turn on and playback will start Direct Button Operation 2B Using button on the remote control Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR and then press the PLAY button on the remote control 3 To stop playback Press the STOP button PICTURE SEARCH This feature is very useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape In
40. he VCR tuner TV position to watch TV or to view one program while recording another 9 Remote sensor window Receives the infrared signals from the remote control 10 Digital display See page 35 11 TAPE SPEED button Press to set the desired recording speed SP LP SLP 12 CHANNEL CH buttons Press to select the desired channels for viewing or recording Tracking function Press to minimize video noise lines or dots on screen during playback only on the VCR or slow mode Press to stabilize the picture in the Still mode when the picture begins to vibrate vertically 11 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 13 REC ORD button Press to begin manual recording IRT button Press to activate Instant Recording Timer only on the VCR 14 VOLUME buttons Press to adjust the desired TV s volume level by using either or Y button 15 MODE SELECT buttons CATV button For details see page 36 TV button For details see page 36 VCR button For details see pages 36 16 NUMBER buttons Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording To select channels from 1 to 9 first press 0 button then 1 to 9 100 ENT button When selecting cable channels which are more than 100 press this button first then press the last two digits To select channel 125 first press 100 ENT button then press 2 and 5 17 MENU button Press to display the menus on the TV screen Press to exit the menus on the T
41. icture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of use or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback the heads of your VCR may need to be cleaned 1 Please visit your local Audio Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner 2 If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem consult our nearest Authorized Service Center Professional video head cleaning requires highly technical attention NOTES Remember to read the instructions included with the head cleaner before use Clean heads only when problems occur TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 heads Tape Speed 33 35mm sec SP 16 67mm sec LP 11 12mm sec SLP RF Input UHF VHF 75 ohm Tuner 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC120V 60Hz Power Consumption 17 W nominal 45 CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS Cabinet Size 14 1 4 W x 3 5 8 H x 10 D 36 0cm x 9 2cm x 23cm D Weight 5 95 Ibs 2 7 kg approx Storage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No 5857952 1 remote control unit Part No HL10793 2 AA batteries Check your cable company
42. in the source playing VCR NOTES For best results during dubbing use the VCR s front panel controls whenever possible The remote control might affect the playback VCR s operation Always use video quality shielded cables with RCA type connectors Standard audio cables are not recommended You can use a video disc player satellite receiver or other audio video component with A V outputs in place of the playback VCR TO MONITOR THE RECORDING 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same output channel as the editing recording VCR channel 3 or 4 2 Press the VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display ON SCREEN DISPLAY NOTE Both PWR and VCR indicator must be on the VCR display for this function to work To check the Remain Count Clock and Channel number press the DISPLAY button on the remote control Each time you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control TV screen will change as the illustration i DIGITAL DISPLAY OFF mode REMAIN mode COUNT mode lt CLOCK mode 50 STOP x Oh az Press Press Press once OBCB qum once M Press once DIGITAL DISPLAY 1 PWR power indicator Lights up when the power is turned on 2 indicator Lights up when a timer recording or an IRT recording has been set Flashes if a tape is not inserted in the VCR even if you set a timer
43. l the VCR SET UP menu appears 2 Select AUTO REPEAT Press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly to point to AUTO REPEAT 3 Begin Auto repeat playback Press the F FWD F button so that ON will appear next to AUTO REPEAT on the TV screen Repeat playback mode will start automatically NOTES Once you select the Auto Repeat mode it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR When the COUNTER MEMORY is activated the tape will rewind to 0 00 00 and the VCR will be in the Stop mode e If the Rental mode is set ON the RENTAL PLAYP display has priority To stop playback press the STOP button TO EXIT THE AUTO REPEAT MODE Repeat steps 1 to 2 Then press the F FWD button ON will then disappear from the menu Press the MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode RENTAL PLAYBACK This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented from a video shop 1 Insert rental tape into VCR Begin playback Selecting ON or OFF must be done during playback 24 INDEX SEARCH 2 Select VCR SET UP Press the MENU button on the remote control repeatedly so that the VCR SET UP menu appears 3 Select RENTAL Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly to point to RENTAL 4 Select RENTAL to ON Press the F FWD button so that RENTAL ON appears NOTES Once you select the Rental mode it stays in effect even after you
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45. ned on or off during IRT e If the tape runs out before the end time the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately eject the tape and turn power off TIMER RECORDING AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away You can set seven 29 i AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING programs to record on specific days daily or weekly within a 1 year period In the example below the timer is being set to record DATE May 6th 1997 SETTING TIME from 7 30PM to 8 30PM CHANNEL CH16 TAPE SPEED SP PROGRAM No 1 Make sure You must use the remote control for this procedure VCR power must be turned on to program it Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display Clock must be set to the correct time and date before setting the timer Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording Avoid overlap of programs There is a case that a program will not be performed When programs overlap The program with an earlier start time has priority When the earliest program has finished and the programs which should start still overlap the recording will start in order of the program number I
46. not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing i LOCATION covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 20 Replacement
47. ogram the remote control Hold down the CATV button and press the number of your brand of cable box shown in the chart NOTE If that button combination does not work or if your brand is not on the chart just go through all the button combinations until you find the one that works best Cable Converters Press the CATV and This Number TO OPERATE THE CABLE BOX ONCE THE REMOTE IS PROGRAMMED FOR IT 1 Press the CATV button and then the button of the function you want 2 Press the VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again 43 i TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION No power e Power cord is not Connect power cord to connected AC outlet e The VCR power is Press POWER button is set incorrectly The VCR power is turned on Recording mode The erase Place a plastic tape cannot be prevention tab on over the hole engaged cassette is missing No picture or The TV and or VCR Set your TV to the poor picture on 15 in the TV mode mode and or press playback VCR TV button on the remote control so that he VCR indicator The TV fine tuning appears on the display is not set cor
48. orrect code was entered 7 Cable box channel changed to channel 9 Press MENU button to end this setting You can select the channel on your compatible cable converter box by CHANNEL or button NUMBER buttons VCR mode on the VCR remote control Press 00 to select AUX Channel number on the VCR can select OUTPUT CHANNEL or AUX If you select AUX for OUTPUT CHANNEL at step 3 Channel buttons are usefulness Cable box did not tune to channel 9 After flashing item move to brand cord enter a different cord and press DISPLAY button If the codes you entered do not work Try repositioning cable box on top of the VCR and reentering the codes Try entering all code numbers 01 25 Press number buttons to enter another code number If none of the codes work press the MENU button to quit The VCR will not control your cable box However the output channel of the cable box has been sent Turn on the cable box and leave it turned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled to begin 20 i PLAYBACK CODE NUMBER S 04 10 11 01 02 03 16 17 18 20 JERROLD e ERR 6 8 PANASONIC 09 19 22 PHILIPS 10 _ PIONEER 0514 SCIENTIFIC 0615 ATLANTA 13 23 2425 ZENITH 05 TO CANCEL THE CABLE BOX CONTROLLER ON Repeat steps 1 to 2 Then press 4 PLAY or V STOP button repeatedly to point to OFF and press F FWD F button T
49. ot used least used for normal broadcasts in your area Then set your TV to that same channel 13 i CONNECTING TO INPUT JACKS Back of the VCR CONNECTING TO INPUT JACKS When you copy a video tape or watch a program recorded on an another source use audio video input jacks Another source To the audio output jack Back of the VCR cabl not supplied To the video output jack INPUT SELECT To use the external input jacks select the AUX position Press the CHANNEL or button or enter 00 with number button on the remote control so that AUX appears on the screen NOTE AUX is found before the lowest memorized channel Example CH2 A V TERMINALS If your TV has A V input jacks you may connect your VCR s AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the audio video input jacks on back of your TV Direct audio video connections usually result in a better picture and sound quality for tape playback Please see your TV s owner s manual for A V input connections Audio Video adapter cord Back of the VCR not supplied 14 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES KR MS INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert 2 AA penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity markings 3 Replace the cover Note to CA
50. rectly Fine tune your TV Noise in picture Video heads Head cleaning is on playback dirty necessary consult the nearest Hitachi Authorized Service Playback picture The tracking control e Adjust tracking control is partially noisy lis not set correctly for a better picture using On the air TV Connections are Re check the ANT IN programs cannot correctly made ANT OUT be seen connections See page e The TV and or VCR 10 is in VCR mode Set your TV to the TV mode and or press VCR TV button on the remote control so that he VCR indicator disappears from the display No operation by Weak batteries Check the batteries in 44 i MAINTENANCE infrared Remote he remote control Control e The TV or CATV Press VCR button on button on the remote the remote control then control is pressed ry again MAINTENANCE SERVICING Should your VCR become inoperative do not try to correct the problem by yourself There are no user serviceable parts inside Turn off unplug the power cord and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing CABINET CLEANING Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry Never use a solvent or alcohol Do not spray insecticide liquid near the VCR Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces HEAD CLEANING Playback p
51. rn 9 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to 10 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 11 Grounding or Polarization This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 12 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items place
52. s available only with Program No 1 The AUTO mode starts recording in SP mode The internal circuit compares the rest of the program against the available tape length If the internal circuit determines that the available tape is not long enough to record the program in the SP mode the Recording mode is automatically changed to SLP mode This will assure coverage of the desired timer program before the end of the tape is reached See Just In Time Recording on page 32 for the use of AUTO setting 11 Finish setting the program Press the F FWD F button Program 1 is now completed To set another program repeat steps 2 to 11 Press MENU button on the remote control to return to original mode 12 Set the timer Press the POWER button to turn off The x indicator appears on the display e Please see HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING on page 31 for more notes TO CORRECT AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM 1 Turn the power on and press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display 2 Repeat steps 1 to 3 on page 24 3 Go to the digit you want to change by using the F FWD button or 4 REW button 4 Enter correct numbers using or V STOP button 5 Press MENU button on the remote control to return to original mode 6 Press POWER button to return to timer stand by mode TO STOP A STARTED AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM Press STOP EJECT button on the VCR NOTE STOP button on the remo
53. s compatibility requirements Design and specifications subject to change without notice CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS If you subscribe to cable TV the channels are displayed as 1 125 Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter number combinations Please check with your local cable company The following is a chart of common cable channel designations ree ee eee Ee EH CATV Channel 3 4 5 7 amp 7 amp 0 1 1H VCR Display 2 2 415 Channel C D UN I4 H 0 Channel R 5 VCR Displ lay 3l 32 L V W Wl We Wal We 4 wes Wib Wa WaR lW 9 315 10 1 37 38 39 4 42 43 44 45 Channe IN UW12W eL SW 14 SW OW 17W ANWAI9WA20W 421422W423W424 3 E VCR Display _ 16 L1 18 19 20 2 22 23 24 2 26 1 28 29 0 i 1 vC R Displ ay 46 47 48 49 30 51 52 33 34 55 56 57 aS 39 t CATV Channel W gt IW TW BW 20W 4306 Al IWe DW 31WA34AW435WA36W 37 Wa wes 9 VCR Display 6l 62 63 6i 05 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 14 5 L fa ia CATV Channel 40 31 W 4 T 5i INC SIW e 82 54 R Display 26 H 78 79 50 82 83 B4 85 86 87 38 89 90 i n 4 IC ATV Channel W 55 56 57 TW 56 5 1 A 3 2 A I we so
54. t allows recording The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned ON or OFF when the VCR is in the timer record mode When you record a cable channel program with cable converter box first set the VCR s channel to 3 or 4 whichever is the output channel of your cable converter box Then set you cable converter box to the channel you want to record and leave on while you are recording with power on AUTO RETURN USING THE AUTO RETURN BUTTON When all the timer recordings are completed the x indicator flashes press AUTO JUST IN TIME RECORDING RETURN button on the VCR first The VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded program s NOTE If there are any remaining timer programs press POWER button to turn on then press AUTO RETURN button But in this case if you press any other button once and press AUTO RETURN button the Auto Return will not be done USING THE MENU If you select auto return to AUTO from the menu when all the timer recordings are completed the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded program s without pressing AUTO RETURN button Make sure If there are any remaining programs including Daily amp Weekly this function will not be done 1 Press MENU button on the remote control repeatedly so that the VCR SET UP menu appears 2 Press the PLAY or STOP button to point to AUTO RETURN 3 Press the F FWD F button so that AUTO will appear next to AUTO RETURN 4 Press MEN
55. t to control the television NOTES If that button combination does not change the TV channel go through the whole list of button combinations one by one until you find one that does change your TV channel Also if your brand of TV is not listed in the chart try all the number buttons One of them may work for you If the TV channel still doesn t change after going through all the button combinations listed it is likely that you will not be able to program this remote control for your TV 42 REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER CONTROLLING THE TV Once programmed the VCR s remote control is ready to control the TV NOTE Be aware that not all of your TV s functions may work even though the remote control is correctly programmed 1 Select the TV function mode First press the TV button to change to the TV function mode then press the button of the TV function that you want For example Press the TV button and the CH and the TV station will change to the next higher station 2 Return to the VCR function mode Press the VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER If you have a cable converter you will probably want to program your VCR s remote control so you can easily change channels The process is the same as for programming the remote to operate your TV For additional details see the previous PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER 1 Pr
56. te control will not function in the Automatic Timer Recording mode TO CANCEL OR CHECK THE START END TIME 1 Turn the power on and press VCR TV button on the remote control so that the VCR indicator appears on the display 2 Press MENU button on the remote control 3 Select a program number you want to check using or V STOP button The details of selected program appears on the TV screen You may cancel the entire program by pressing 4 REW button 4 Press MENU button on the remote control to return to original mode 32 SETTING THE GUIDE USER CHANNELS FOR THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM SETTING THE GUIDE USER CHANNELS FOR THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM First fill in the boxes below 1 Write your local channel numbers in USER CH column which you can receive in your area by channel preset 2 Write local TV stations corresponding USER CH in Call letters column and write guide channel numbers corresponding call letters in GUIDE CH column using your TV guide magazine or the TV listings of your local newspaper Channels Line Up Chart Call Letters GUIDE CH USER CH Local TV station Guide channel number Local channel number Now compare the channel numbers you have written in the GUIDE CH and USER CH columns You must set all of these channel numbers that don t match using the following procedure before you program the automatic timer recording using the VCR system This setting only needs to be set on
57. the current step during steps 2 to 10 4 Set the date when you want to start First press the PLAY or STOP button until the desired month appears Example 05 for May Then press the F FWD button Next press the PLAY or STOP button until the desired day appears and then press the F FWD button Example 06 for 6th 5 Set the start hour Press the PLAY or STOP button until the desired hour appears Example 07 Then press the F FWD P button 6 Set the start minute Press the PLAY 4 or STOP button until the desired minute appears Example 30 Then press the F FWD P button Next press the PLAY STOP button to point to AM or PM Example PM Then press the F FWD P button 7 Set the end hour Press the PLAY or STOP button until the desired hour appears Example 08 Then press the F FWD button 8 Set the end minute Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly until your desired minute appears Example 30 Then press the F FWD F button Next press the PLAY 4 or STOP button to point to AM or PM Example PM Then press the F FWD button 9 Set the channel number 3l i AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Press the PLAY or STOP button repeatedly until your desired channel number appears Example 16 Then press the F FWD button 10 Set the tape speed Press the PLAY 4 or STOP button until the desired tape speed appears Example SP AUTO i
58. turn off the VCR To stop playback press the STOP button TO EXIT THE RENTAL PLAY MODE Repeat steps 1 to 3 Then press the F FWD F button so that RENTAL OFF appears on the TV screen INDEX SEARCH This feature provides a method of indexing the starting point so that it can be easily returned to in either fast forward or rewind mode The index mark will be made automatically when the REC button is pressed It will also be marked at the starting point of Timer recording IRT The index mark will not be recorded if the PAUSE button on the remote control is pressed and released during recording The time gap between making the index marks on the tape should be greater than 1 minute for SP recording 2 minutes for LP recording and 3 minutes for SLP recording Example You are watching program number 4 and want to fast forward to program number 7 You must skip three programs CURRENT PLAYBACK PROGRAM Beginning of tape End of tape Prot s o o 2 145 t 006 8 4 3 INDEX MARK 1 Select SEARCH SELECT Press the MENU button on the remote control repeatedly so that the SEARCH SELECT menu appears 2 Select INDEX SEARCH Confirm INDEX SEARCH is pointed Then press the F FWD button 3 Enter your desired number Press the PLAY or STOP button until the number of programs that you want to skip appears Example 03 for 3 programs 25 TIME SEARCH 4 Begin Index Search
59. y pressing the CHANNEL 4 or V button on the VCR until the streaks disappear To return to the DTR function stop the tape once and start playback again To set center position press both CHANNEL and button at the same time 22 i COUNTER MEMORY NOTE This function is controlled only by the buttons on the VCR The buttons on the remote control will not adjust tracking You can reduce the noise lines by pressing the CHANNEL CH or Y button in slow mode too Slow tracking adjustment will not be set automatically NOTE In Still mode press the SLOW button and press the CHANNEL CH or button until the streaks disappear To return to Still mode press the PAUSE button again SLOW MOTION Press the SLOW button to reduce the playback speed The VCR mutes the sound during slow motion You can control the speed by pressing the F FVM button faster or the REW button slower Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback NOTE If it is left in the Slow mode for more than five minutes the VCR will automatically go into the Stop mode COUNTER MEMORY This feature can be used to memorize the beginning point that you want to review And you can search it easily by rewinding or fast forwarding Make sure Insert a prerecorded tape 1 Stop tape at your desired point Rewind or fast forward the tape to the beginning point at which you want to review 2 Reset the counter to 0 00 00 Press the COUNTER RESET
60. y so that the VCR SET UP menu appears 2 Select T60 T130 or T140 Confirm TAPE SELECT is pointed Then press F FWD button so that your desired time appears 38 SETTING THE REMAINING TIME For example the popular T 120 cassette tape calls for the T130 selection 3 Exit the preset mode Press MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode 4 To check the remain time Press DISPLAY button on the remote control until REMAIN appears on the TV screen NOTE The Remain Time Mode calculation will start when the cassette tape is inserted and PLAY button is pressed While calculating the TV screen shows as illustrated REMAINING TAPE RUNNING TIME DISPLAY e Since the reel diameter and tape thickness are not common to all cassettes the time count differs from cassette to cassette Use the time display as an informative number only During recording the remaining tape running time is estimated based on the current recording mode SP LP SLP During playback the remaining tape running time is calculated based on the current playback mode Remain time will not appear on TV screen while in the Fast forward or Rewind mode There will be a delay of up to 1 minute before the remain time appears on the TV display NOTE The use of the following tapes will result in difference between the displayed remaining time and actual time to the end of the tape Tape housed in a VHS C cassette adapter

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