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Hitachi VT-M290A VCR User Manual

1. 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 and cassette indicator will light when the cassette is properly inserted 58 CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR S REMOTE CONTROL REMOVING A CASSETTE Press STOP EJECT button on the unit EA When the cassette in indicator goes off and the cassette stops moving pull the cassette our of tee cassette compartment and store properly Store the cassette in the case as shown CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR S REMOTE CONTROL This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the VCR as long as you 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 59 CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR S REMOTE CONTROL 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 cab
2. 2 o Select item 2 REPEAT PLAY with number buttons ON will appear next to REPEAT PLAY 50 RENTAL PLAY VCR SET UP 1 TAPE SELECT Ti 2 REPEAT PLAY REPEAT PLAY Pe YOA WEO B iDm 32 RENTAL PLAY This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented from a video shop Insert rental tape into VCR VCR will automatically start tape playback Press MENU button on the remote control Select item 2 VCR SET UP with number buttons 2 o Select item 3 RENTAL with number buttons 51 COUNTER MEMORY WEA SET we TARE SERS mm REPEAT Pat j ANTE Press SELECT button repeatedly to select ON COUNTER MEMORY The COUNTER MEMORY button can be used during rewind or fast forward to automatically stop the tape when the counter reaches a preset memory position of approx 0 00 00 For example this feature can be used to return the tape to a pre selected position immediately after recording or to repeatedly playback a certain portion of a tape COUNTER MEMORY 53 Tape Start Rewinds Tape End backs Speed 7 a ay a a ie at Gi n a T a 0 00 00 Counter Point Insert a cassette tape with its safety tab in place if necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording EA If the counter is not shown 0 00 00 press COUNTER RESET button to reset to 0 00 00 C Pres
3. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 pora TAPE SPEED DATE j 38 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Enter your desired HOUR with number buttons ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 CHANNEL ety START TIME Fi sive ENC TIME i TAPE SPEED DATE ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 61 Select AM 1 or PM 2 with number buttons ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER CHANNEL 61 START TIME EFJO AM e E END Titan TAPE SPEED n DATE i 5 A Repeat steps 8 10 to set the end time 39 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 CHANNEL 61 START TIME 7 30 AM END TIME 06250 AM TAPE SPEED amm SPa1 LP sipa AUTOW4 F E FF F iI Select your desired recording speed SP 1 LP 2 SLP 3 or AUTO 4 with number buttons AUTO 4 is available only with Program No 1 See Just In Time Recording on page 25 for the use of AUTO 4 setting Select your desired recording speed SP 1 LP 2 SLP 3 with number buttons ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER CHANNEL START TIME END TIME TAPE 7 DATE min Enter your desired MONTH with number buttons ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 CHANNEL START TIME END TIME TAPE SPEED iT Enter your desired DAY with number buttons 40 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 61 CHANNEL START TI
4. 3 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 11 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 12 FRONT VIEW 1 Cassette Compartment 2 REW button Press to rewind the tape or to view video in reverse direction at a faster than normal speed Press PLAY button to return VCR to normal playback speed 3 PLAY button Press to begin playback of a tape 4 F FWD button Press to advance the tape or to view video in forward direction at a faster that normal speed Press PLAY button to return VCR to normal playback speed 5 PAUSE button Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback 6 IRT button Press to activate instant recording timer mode 7 STOP EJECT button Press to stop the tape motion Press to remove the tape from VCR 8 REC button Press to begin manual recording 9 CHANNEL buttons Press to select the channel for viewing or recording TRACKING function Press 4 or to minimize video noise lines or dots on the TV screen during tape playback 10 Digital Display Displays the clock timer recording counter channel etc 11 Remote Sensor window Receives the infrared control signals from the handheld remote control unit 12 POWER button Press to turn VCR on and off Press to activate the automatic timer recording REAR VIEW AND TERMINALS 13 Power cord Connect to a standard AC outlet 120V 60HZz REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 14 AUDIO OUT jack For connection to the audio in jack of
5. daily or weekly within a 1 year period VCR Power must be on 36 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING 37 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 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display Clock must be set to the correct time and date before setting the timer You must use the remote control for this procedure In the example below the timer is being set to record DATE Saturday 6th May 1995 SETTING TIME from 7 30AM to 8 50 AM CHANNEL CH61 TAPE SPEED LP Insert a cassette tape with the erase protection tab if necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording 2 o Press MENU button on the remote control The main menu appears on the TV screen MENIL 1 TIMER PACKSAAMMING 2 CA SET UF 3 INITIALIZE Select item 1 TIMER PROGRAMMING with the number buttons FROGS 234567 CHANNEL START TIME END TIME TAPE SPEED DATE Select your desired program number with the number buttons Example PROGRAM 1 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING PROGRAM NUMBER 1 a CHANNEL i START TIME EN TIME TAPE SPEED DATE Pres SELECT button on the remote control PROGRAM NUMBER TONCES inaa DAILY sams J WEEKLY d aaea oom e o Select item 1 ONCE with number buttons The CHANNEL digits flash
6. 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 placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 13 Outdoor Antenna Grounding 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 Anten
7. LP and SLP mode STILL Freeze the picture at any time for close viewing of a particular scene MEMO S 181 Channel Capability PLL Frequency Synthesizer Tuner with Direct Station Call A converter may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels Infrared Remote Control Allows you to use most of the controls from a remote location Real Time Tape Counter This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours minutes and seconds The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position 0 00 00 Direct Button Operation When a tape is in the VCR and the power is off just pressing PLAY REW or F FWD button on the main unit will automatically turn on the VCR and playback rewinding or fast forwarding will start immediately On Screen Programming All operating and programming functions appear on your TV screen Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish Just In Time Recording Measures the remaining tape and automatically adjusts the tape speed so that the automatic timer recording fits on a cassette Tape Remainder You can check the remaining running time of your tape Slow Motion You can view the video program at a slower than normal playback speed Slow speed can be controlled by pressing F FWD button faster or REW button slower
8. Mode using VCR TV button of your TV To set your TV to the TV mode press VCR TV button of your TV again Connection Without AV Cord Refer to page 12 13 15 Set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Then set your VCR to the VCR mode using VCR TV button of your VCR CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING Without a Cable Box pg 16 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 33 for channel designations You must use remote control for this procedure Plug the VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet The flashes 21 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING Without a Cable Box pg 16 22 Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 C Press POWER button to turn on the VCR to that the O appears on the display Press the VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display LANGUAGE SELECT appears on the TV screen LANGUAGE SELECT 1 ENGLISH ON ESPANOL Sooo Select 1 ENGLISH or 2 ESPANOL SPANISH with number buttons e o Press SELECT or MENU button on the remote control so that TUNER SET UP appears on the TV screen TUNER SET UP Press SELECT button once The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your are
9. PLAY and PAUSE button at the same time to reduce the playback speed The VCR mutes the sound during slow motion You can control the speed by pressing F FWD button faster or REW button slower Press PLAY button to return to normal playback VIDEO CASETTE TAPE 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 The table below shows the recording playback time using T 60 T 120 or T 160 tapes in the SP LP or SLP mode CASSETTE T60 T120 hour 2hours 2 2 3 hours 2 hours 4 hours 5 1 3 hours SLP Mode 3 hours 6 hours 57 VIDEO CASETTE TAPE When handling video tapes follow the precautions below Avoid moisture which can condense on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place Playing a tape that has moisture in it will damage the tape and your VCR Before using a tape with these conditions 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 ERASE PREVENTION You may prevent accidental erasing of a tape 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 Plast ic Tape
10. is to be set to DATE Wednesday 1st March 1995 SETTING TIME 5 40 PM Press MENU button on the remote control The main menu appears on the TV screen MENU 1 TIMEA PACA AMM ih 2 YOA SET UP 3 INITIALIZE 2 o Select item 3 INITIALIZE with number buttons INITIALIZE CHANNEL SET UF SETTING CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT Enter your desired MONTH with number buttons 28 SETTING THE CLOCK MONTH Day YEAR H I ir i i Jund Gs Hour Kaut SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY Y H F DI O1 oh HOUR MINUTE leg Enter your desired YEAR with number buttons The day of the week will change automatically MONTH DAY YEAR O23 7 0i WED 1985 SETTING CLOCK MOAT DAY YEAR O23 01 WED 1895 HOUR MINUTE AMPH Hi 0 foal a Py hy 29 SETTING THE CLOCK Enter your desired MINUTE with number buttons select AM 1 or PM 2 with number buttons Press ADD DELETE button to go back one step from current step during steps 4 to 9 Press MENU or SELECT button to start the clock Although seconds are not displayed they begin counting at 00 when you press them Use this feature to synchronize the clock as accurately as possible This unit has a built in calendar up to the year 2009 When unplugging the AC cord or if there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds flashes on the display If the display shows an abnormal reading or no reading unplug the power cord for more t
11. on as you insert the cassette and turns off after auto rewind ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached Automatic Rewind Automatically rewinds at the end of the tape except during timer recording Auto Repeat Lets you set the VCR to automatically repeat a tape when it reaches the end Digital Auto Tracking DTR Adjusts the tracking automatically for each tape you play Three Different Record Playback Speeds Select the Standard Play SP mode Long Play LP mode or Super Long Play SLP mode for up to eight hours of recording playback with a T 160 tape Automatic Playback Speed Selection Automatically selects the proper playback speed 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 IRT Instant Recording Timer Instant timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes is possible at the push of IRT button Rental Play Mode Improves playback picture quality of worn tapes especially rental tapes 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
12. your audio equipment or another VCR 15 AUDIO IN jack For connection to the audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR 16 ANT IN terminal For connection to an antenna or CATV 17 ANT OUT terminal For connection to an antenna in terminal of your TV 18 CH3 CH4 selector switch Use to select the video output channel 3 or 4 for playback from the VCR 19 VIDEO IN jack For connection to the video output jack of your video camera or another VCR 20 VIDEO OUT jack For connection to the video in jack of video processor or another VCR REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION You can operate most of your VCR s functions from the Remote Control included The buttons on the Remote Control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the VCR HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL See Remote Control Diagram 1 POWER button Press to turn VCR on and off Press to activate the automatic timer recording 2 MENU button Press to display main menu on the TV screen REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 14 3 SELECT button Press to select setting modes TIMER PROGRAMMING CHANNEL SET UP SETTING CLOCK RENTAL etc from menu 4 TAPE SPEED button Press to set desired recording speed SP LP SLP 5 MUTE button Press to mute the TV s sound Press it again to resume the sound 6 ADD DELETE button Press to add or delete channel numbers Press to cancel a timer program 7 VOL button Press to adjust the desired TV s volume level by using eithe
13. 79 5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII 3219 Koapaka St Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD USA Back Warranty Limitations 67 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD USA Back 68 The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover A Cabinet exterior finish items Battery Packs Accessories Head Cleanings Video Tape Damage or TV Set Modifications B Any defect malfunction or failure caused by or resulting from improper service maintenance repair use of Video Cleaning Cassettes or from abuse neglect accident or any other cause beyond the control of Hitachi C Unpacking set up or installation adjustment of customer operated controls user instruction D Any product with Serial Numbers altered or removed E New products purchased or service performed outside of the continental United States or its possessions F Product used for a commercial or industrial purpose NO PERSON AGENT DISTRIBUTOR DEALER SERVICE FACILITY OR COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE MODIFY OR AMEND THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER OR FASHION WHATSOEVER EXCEPT AND TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY HITACHI MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTY REGARDING THIS HITACHI PRODUCT FURTHER ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO ANY PORTION OF THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FOR LABOR AND TWO YEARS FOR PARTS THE DURATIO
14. ALIFIED 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 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 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
15. ARRANTY CARD Front CANADA ONLY 70 A This contract is exclusively for products manufactured and sold by Hitachi HSC Canada Inc hereinafter called Hitachi purchased in Canada from a dealer duly accredited by Hitachi The program is available only for products covered by an original validated Hitachi warranty given at the time of the purchase B Hitachi will make repairs to the product mentioned in this plan parts and labour charges included until the expiry date of this plan C THIS PROTECTION PLAN WILL BE IN FORCE ONLY AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE NORMAL PURCHASER S WARRANTY During the normal warranty the only valid proof required for servicing the product is the Hitachi GOLD CARD or the bill of purchase The Protection Plan Card cannot be used as proof of warranty Only after the expiration of the normal warranty the owner can have the product repaired without charge at any authorized Hitachi Service Center upon presentation of the Protection Plan Card D This Protection Plan is applicable to the product mentioned excluding the accessories such as cables batteries etc E THIS PROTECTION PLAN DOES NOT COVER 1 Damage caused by incorrect use or negligence unauthorized alteration improper storage or repairs done by an unauthorized service depot 2 Damage caused by fire flood lightning acts of God or other events beyond the control of Hitachi 3 External parts such as the cabinet knobs remote control case ant
16. G ANOTHER EDIT SEARCH To edit an unwanted segment from the already recorded portion of the tape while VCR remains in record mode a While VCR remains in record mode press PAUSE button 2 o Press and hold REW button until you have reached the beginning of the unwanted segment If you rewind past the beginning of the unwanted segment press and hold F FWD button until you have reached it C Press PAUSE or REC button to resume recording RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER You can record one program while viewing another To start recording follow steps 1 to 4 under VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM on page 20 Sooo Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR disappears from the display 35 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING If you connect VCR to TV using AV cord set your TV to the TV mode using VCR TV button of your TV e o Set the TV to the channel you want to watch leave the VCR tuned to the channel you want to record TO MONITOR THE RECORDING PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING 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 If you connect the VCR to TV using the AV cord set your TV to the VCR mode using VCR TV button of your TV AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away You can set seven events to record on specific days
17. HANNEL SET UP 2 SETTING CLOCK 3 LANGUAGE SELECT C elect item 3 LANGUAGE SELECT with number buttons LANGUAGE SELECT 1 ENGLISH ON 7 ESPANOL a o Select 1 ENGLISH or 2 ESPA OL SPANISH with number buttons 5 ooo Press MENU button The TV screen returns to TV mode VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM VCR Power must be on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR Channel 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display Booo E Insert a cassette tape with the erase protection tab if necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording Counter mode appears at counter 00 00 on the display 32 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM 2 o Select the channel to be recorded by pressing the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL 4 or button C Press TAPE SPEED button on the remote control to select the desired tape speed SP LP SLP a o Press REC button The red 9 indicator lights on the display 33 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM Sooo Press STOP button when recording is completed TO DELETE SCENES DURING RECORDING While VCR remains in record mode press PAUSE button 2 s Press PAUSE or REC button to resume recording 34 RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWIN
18. LHITACHI Video Deck VHS VT M290A Owner s Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using These quality features Rotary 4 head Record Playback System Auto Power On and Off System Automatic Rewind Auto Repeat Digital Auto Tracking DTR Three Different Record Playback Speeds Automatic Playback Speed Selection 1 Year 7 events including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording IRT Instant Recording Timer Rental Play Mode 2 Step Picture Search Operation Still 181 Channel Capability PLL Frequency Synthesizer Tuner with Direct Station Call Infrared Remote Control Real Time Tape Counter Direct Button Operation On Screen Programming Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI SALES HITACHI HSC CANADA AMERICA INC CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3890 STEVE REYNOLDS BLVD 3218 KOAPAKA STREET 3300 TRANS CANADA HWY NORCROSS GA 30093 HONOLULU HI 96819 POINTE CLAIRE QUEBEC TEL 404 279 5600 TEL 808 836 3621 HOR 1B1 CANADA TEL 514 697 9150 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PRECAUTIONS LOCATION NING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QU
19. ME 07 30 AM END TIME 08 50 AM TAPE SPEED L DATE i A Press MENU button Program 1 is now completed To set another program repeat steps 2 15 starting on page 21 Press POWER button The 4 indicator appears on the display The number of all programmed events are displayed with current time see Timer Program Diagram 1 lf you programmed as per the above illustration the timer recording would be carried out 41 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING as follows 9 00AM 11 00AM for PROGRAM 2 11 00AM 12 00PM for PROGRAM 1 12 00PM for program 3 see Timer Program Diagram 2 lf you programmed as per the above illustration the timer recording would be carried out as follows 9 00AM 11 00AM for PROGRAM 2 11 00AM for PROGRAM 1 DAILY PROGRAM MONDAY SUNDAY To record a program at the same time on the same channel every day follow steps 1 to 5 on page 21 then step 6a below Select item 2 DAILY with number buttons DAILY PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 iy H af CHANNEL pe ais START TINE Ti n Continue with step 7 on page 22 onwards WEEKLY PROGRAM To record a program at the same time on the same channel every week follow steps 1 to 5 on page 21 then step 6b below 42 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING WEEKLY PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMER L HiH _ PHATE EX select item 3 WEEKLY with number buttons Continue with step 7 on page 22 onwards TO CORRECT OR CANCEL A
20. N OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ABOVE HITACHI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN OR MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THIS HITACHI PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Important Notice Retain your sales receipt for warranty purposes Please complete the section below for your records as it may be needed in the event of loss Attach sales receipt to this card VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION for your record HITACHI WARRANTY CARD Front CANADA ONLY Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address City State Zip HITACHI HITACHI WARRANTY CARD Front CANADA ONLY NOT VALID IN U S A HITACHI VIDEO PRODUCTS GOLD CARD WARRANTY See inside for the GOLD CARD advantages and how to get it HITACHI EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway Pointe Claire Quebec HOR 1B1 IMPORTANT NOTICE This warranty will not apply to products purchased outside of Canada OR sold by any organization other than HITACHI HSC CANADA INC PROTECTION PLAN CONDITIONS 69 HITACHI W
21. ORTANT This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties guarantees or agreements whether express or implied and no person dealer or company is authorized to change modify or extend its terms in any manner whatsoever HITACHI WARRANTY REGISTRATION for your records Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Dealer s Name HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back Dealer s Address City Province 73
22. PROGRAM Press ADD DELETE button to go back one step from current step during steps 5 14 If you finished setting the program repeat steps 2 to 4 on page 21 Then press SELECT button repeatedly until your desired digit flashes and reset program You may cancel the entire program by pressing ADD DELETE button at step 5 CHECKING TIMER PROGRAMS To check a program that is to be recorded using the Automatic Timer Program when the VCR is in the timer record mode 1 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 2 Press POWER button so that the BJ indicator disappears from the display 3 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display 4 Follow instructions in steps 2 to 5 on page 21 Information which was set for programming will now appear TO STOP RECORDING Press STOP button on the VCR 43 SETTING THE REMAINING TIME lf you are recording using the Automatic Timer Program you may not operate the unit manually but you may still stop the recording by pressing STOP EJECT button on the VCR AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING HINTS If there is a power failure of the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds the clock setting and all timer settings are lost If the tape runs out before the end time the VCR will switch to the STOP mode immediately eject the tape an
23. R 4 Connect the other end of the COAXIAL CABLE supplied to the antenna cable jack of your TV see Indoor Antenna Diagram USING A V JACKS WITH TV MONITOR OPTIONAL 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 details Then set your TV to the Video mode using VCR TV button on your TV see A V Jacks Diagram TO COPY A VIDEO TAPE DB ANTENNA CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Connect the editing recording VCR the source playing VCR and your TV using the following diagram see Dubbing Diagram 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 TAPE SPEED button to select the desired recording speed SLP LP or SP of the editing recording VCR 4 Select AUX position on the editing recording VCR See page 15 under Input Select 5 Press REC button on the editing recording VCR 6 Begin playback of the tape in the source playing VCR 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 othe
24. VCR No others have the same serial number as yours You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased from PRECAUTIONS Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No PRECAUTIONS E ol07 yi 0 For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat Avoid dusty or humid places Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the VCR Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes 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 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE Do not handle the power cord with wet hands FEATURES Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet Grasp it by the plug If by accident water is spilled on your VCR unplug the power cord immediately ad take the unit to an Authorize
25. a After scanning the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING Without a Cable Box pg 16 The VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and Cable channels If you subscribe to cable TV CATV appears on the display TV mode from CH2 CATV mode from CH1 The TV screen returns to TV mode If you want to recall the selected channels you can select the desired channel directly by number buttons on the remote control The TV screen returns to TV mode when you press MENU button in the Tuner Set Up mode To preset channel memory again 1 Turn on the VCR 2 Turnon the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 3 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display 4 Press MENU button Select item 3 INITIALIZE with number buttons 5 Select item 1 CHANNEL SET UP with number buttons And select 1 TV or 2 CATV with number buttons CHANNEL SET UP 1 Ty ich gt CA 3 ADODELETE CH 23 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING Without a Cable Box pg 16 6 Press SELECT button once After scanning the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel TO DELETE ADD PRESET CHANNEL Use this procedure to delete from memory the channels you no longer receive or seldom watch and to manually add to memory previously deleted channels Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the
26. ack of the VCR 4 Connect the other end of the COAXIAL CABLE supplied to the antenna cable jack of your TV see Combo Antenna Diagram ANTENNA CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS CATV COAXIAL CABLE 1 Disconnect the CATV coaxial cable from the back of your TV set 2 Reconnect the CATV coaxial cable to ANT IN terminal of the VCR 3 Connect one end of the COAXIAL CABLE supplied to the ANT OUT jack of the VCR 4 Connect the other end of the COAXIAL CABLE supplied to the antenna cable jack of your TV see CATV Connection Diagram SEPARATE VHF 75 OHM UHF 300 OHM ANTENNA 1 Disconnect the VHF coaxial antenna cable and the UHF flat twin lead antenna cable from the back of your TV set 2 Reconnect those cables to a UHF VHF combiner not supplied 3 Connect end of the UHF VHF combiner to the ANT IN terminal of the VCR 4 Connect one end of the COAXIAL CABLE supplied to the ANT OUT terminal of the VCR 5 Connect the other end of the COAXIAL CABLE supplied to a UHF VHF separator not supplied 17 6 Connect the separator s coaxial end to the TV s VHF jack and flat twin lead end to the TV s UHF terminal see Separate VHF UHF Connection Diagram INDOOR VHF UHF ANTENNA 1 Disconnect the indoor UHF VHF antenna cable from the back of your TV set 2 Reconnect the cable to the ANT IN terminal of the VCR 3 Connect one end of the COAXIAL CABLE supplied to the ANT OUT terminal of the VC
27. d 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 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 until its inside is dry CAUTION 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 TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE 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 rights of copyright owners FEATURES FEATURES 10 Rotary 4 head Record Playback System Rotary 4 heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback Auto Power On and Off System Automatically turns the VCR
28. d the VCR power will be turned off The BJ indicator will flash If a tape is not inserted or the erase protection tab is removed the BJ indicator flashes and automatic timer recording cannot occur Insert a tape that 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 SETTING THE REMAINING TIME You can set the remaining time of your tape lf your cassette tape length is T 130 or less select T130 For example the popular T 120 cassette tape calls for the T130 selection If your cassette tape is T 140 or greater select T 140 Then the tape remaining indication will be correct 44 SETTING THE REMAINING TIME 45 Press MENU button Select item 2 VCR SET UP with number buttons ME MIL 1 TIMER PROGRAMM lh 2 VCH SET UF 3 INITIALIZE EA select 1T130 or T140 with 1 button VCA SET UP 1 TAPE SELECT 2 REPEAT PLAY C Press MENU button to return to normal mode a o To check the remain time press SELECT button on the remote control unit until REMAIN appears on TV screen SETTING THE REMAINING TIME SP REMAIN REMAINING TAPE RUNNING TIME DISPLAY 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 recordi
29. deo output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 EA Press VCR TV button on remote control so that VCR appears on the display VIEWING ONLY TV WITHOUT RECORDING The VCR must be plugged into an AC outlet Turn VCR power off or press VCR TV button on the remote control to select TV so that VCR disappears from the display 2 s Turn on the TV and select the channel you want to watch For viewing only TV the VCR may be turned on or off once VCR has been removed from the display PLAYBACK 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 2 o Insert a tape VCR will automatically turn on Press PLAY button If the erase protection tab has been removed the VCR will start playback 49 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK automatically If a tape is already in the VCR press PLAY button on the VCR Power will turn on and playback will start automatically Direct Button Operation If a tape is already in the VCR press POWER button to turn on and then press PLAY button on the remote control Press STOP button when playback is completed AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK The VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button SO E Press MENU button on the remote control Select item 2 VCR SET UP with number buttons MENJ 1 TIMEA PACA AMM ihe 2 WCA SET UP 3 INITLALIZE
30. enna cords etc 4 Any repairs if the product is used for rental or other commercial use 5 Any repairs done outside Canada 6 Repairs due to damage in transit improper handling by carrier or improper packing by the owner specifically applicable in the case of the product having to be shipped by the owner 7 In Home service All video products must be brought to the Service Center for repairs 8 Original installation and any subsequent reinstallation or any transformation of the product 9 The replacement of the video camera pick up element if the pick up element has been over exposed to an intense source of light 10 Cleaning the video heads F All repair costs must be claimed from Hitachi at all times through an authorized Hitachi Service Center The Plan Owner should never directly pay the authorized Service center unless given special authorization from Hitachi No repair costs will be reimbursed directly to the Plan Owner G The Plan Owner will receive a PLATINUM CARD which is the only valid document to be presented at the time of repair to an authorized Hitachi Service Center THIS PROTECTION PLAN IS NOT TRANSFERABLE NOR REFUNDABLE H This Protection Plan can be renewed as long as the request is made before the HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back expiry date of the Plan Hitachi however reserves the right to refuse any renewal Hitachi reserves the right to cancel the Protection Plan in case o
31. erica Inc Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii Inc LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc and Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii Hitachi warrants this component in duration as stated below VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER HITACHI WARRANTY CARD USA Back CAMCORDER AC ADAPTER CHARGER 90 DAYS LABOR Carry in 1 YEAR PARTS Except Battery Conditions of Hitachi Limited Warranty Hitachi Video Products are warranted to be free of defects in parts and workmanship at the time of purchase by the original owner If this product is found to be defective Hitachi will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner Parts used for replacement are warranted for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period For 90 days from the date of original purchase Hitachi will provide labor for the repair or replacement of defective parts without charge subject to the following conditions 1 Owner must provide verification of the date of purchase when requesting Limited Warranty Service Dated Sales Receipt Required 2 All repairs must be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility For information concerning repairs operation technical assistance or for referral to the location of your nearest Authorized Service Facility or Parts Distributor call 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 404 2
32. ertical Hold Control When the picture begins to vibrate vertically adjust to stabilize the picture by pressing CHANNEL amp or button 55 SPECIAL FEATURES Still Picture During Playback If you press PAUSE button during playback the picture will freeze on the screen You may use this feature to study details of a particular scene Press PLAY button to continue playback Tracking Adjustment DTR Tracking adjustment will be set automatically Digital Tracking function when you start playback DTR appears on the display 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 adjust the Tracking control by pressing CHANNEL or button until the streaks disappear To return to the DTR function stop the tape once and start playback again Slow Tracking You can reduce the noise lines by pressing CHANNEL or button in slow mode too Slow Tracking adjustment will not be set automatically This enables you to see the picture in its entirety without distracting noise lines 56 VIDEO CASETTE TAPE Auto Rewind When the end of a tape is reached during recording playback or fast forward the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning or to the 0 00 00 counter reading if the memory function is activated eject and the VCR will turn off Press both
33. f abuse by the owner in such case Hitachi will reimburse the owner the portion of the plan cost based on the period used J This plan does not constitute an insurance policy It is the owner s responsibility to insure for loss of the product and for any damages which might occur and for loss or damages to any other object and for personal or property liability caused directly or indirectly by the product HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back Hitachi VIDEO PRODUCTS are guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and material If any failure resulting from either workmanship or material defect should occur under normal and proper usage within the period stated hereunder from the original provable date of purchase such failure should be repaired at no cost to the buyer provided the defective product is brought to a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER in Canada However to receive your exclusive Hitachi GOLD CARD you must include a copy of your bill of sale with the return portion of this warranty registration card GOLD WARRANTY PERIOD Video Tape Recorder Tuner Timer 1 year parts and labour Camera camcorder AC Adaptor Charger 1 year parts and labour All goods returned to either Hitachi or a Hitachi Authorized Service Center must be shipped on a PREPAID BASIS To avoid any damage to the returned goods please ensure that proper packaging procedures are followed A short written description of the problem along with p
34. frequency synthesis Power Input AC120V 60Hz Power Consumption 17 W nominal Cabinet Size 14 1 4 W x 3 5 8 H x 10 D 36 0cm W x 9 2cm H x 25 2cm D Weight 7 0 lbs 3 2 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 HL10472 2 AA batteries Check your cable company s compatibility requirements For information about how to obtain these accessories please call TOLL FREE 1 800 448 2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States For ALASKA and HAWAII please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office Design and specifications subject to change without notice 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 CORRECTIVE ACTION No power Power cord is not connected Connect power cord to AC outlet POWER button is set to off Set the POWER button to on position position Timer recording is not The timer recording is set Set the timer recording possible incorrectly correctly VCR clock Is not set correctly LT Rec mode cannot be The record safety tab on Place vi
35. han 30 seconds Then plug it back in TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING If you want to change the clock 1 Turn on the VCR 30 _TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE 2 Turnonthe TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 3 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display 4 Press MENU button Select item 3 INITIALIZE with number buttons 5 Select item 2 SETTING CLOCK with number buttons 6 Select desired digit with SELECT button 7 Enter correct numbers with number buttons 8 Press MENU button to return to original mode CHECKING THE REMAIN COUNT CLOCK AND CHANNEL NUMBER To check the Remain Count Clock and Channel number on the TV screen or display press SELECT button Each time you press SELECT button TV screen or display will change as follows See diagram TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE VCR Power must be on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CHS3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display You must use remote control for this procedure Press MENU button on the remote control The main menu appears on the TV screen MEHI 1 TIMER PA GAAMMIMG 2 VCH SET UF 3 IMITIALIZE 31 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM Select item 3 INITIALIZE with number buttons INITIALE I C
36. he exposed surfaces HEAD CLEANING Picture playback may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased 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 in your VCR may need to be cleaned Please visit your local Audio Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner Remember to read the instructions included with the head cleaner before use Clean heads only when problems occur If this does not correct the problem consult the nearest Authorized Service Center Professional video head cleaning requires highly technical attention 63 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 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 Authorized Service Center for servicing TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 heads Tape Speed 33 35mm sec SP 16 6 mm sec LP 11 12mm sec SLP RF Input UHF VHF 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning ability 125 cablechannels Canada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable channels Type Auto programming
37. he table simply press IRT button as many times as needed to set the desired recording length The channel number to be recorded and recording MONITOR RECORDING length will be shown on the display Turn on the VCR 2 s Set the VCR to the channel to be recorded C lt OFF mode gt Press IRT button once Recording starts immediately when the IRT button is pressed whether if you are watching the same or a different channel The recording length will be determined by the number of times you press IRT button IRT Length Diagram Each time you press IRT button you will extend the recording time by 30 minutes ata time up to 8 hours or to the end of the tape When IRT button is pressed 18 times the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately and the VCR power will be turned off To stop the IRT operation press STOP button The recording length time remaining is indicated on the display as the recording is started 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 turned on or off during IRT recording MONITOR RECORDING 48 VIEWING ONLY TV WITHOUT RECORDING Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same VCR vi
38. its for setting program They cannot be used to set desired channel during Timer Recording To select channels from 1 to 9 first press 0 button then 1 to 9 100 ENT button Press to select cable channels which are equal or greater than number 100 MODE SELECT 18 CATV button For details see page 31 ACTUALLY PAGE 32 19 TV button For details see page 31 20 VCR button For details see page 31 SLOW Function Press both PLAY and PAUSE button at the same time to reduce the playback speed Slow speed can be controlled by pressing F FWD button faster or REW button slower INSTALLING THE BATTERIES SO Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow Insert 2 AA penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity markings _ANTENNA CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ANTENNA CABLE SYSTEM 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 COMBINATION VHF UHF ANTENNA 1 Disconnect the round 75 ohm combination VHF UHF coaxial antenna cable from the back of your TV set 2 Reconnect the coaxial cable to ANT IN terminal of the VCR 3 Connect one end of the COAXIAL CABLE supplied to the ANT OUT j
39. 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 by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 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 opening 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
40. le box does not respond the way is should when you program if as explained below 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 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL a Turn your TV on any channel is okay 2 s 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 If you have an RCA television press TV and 0 at the same time If this button combination sends a signal that matches with your TV the channel will change on the TV and you ll know the remote is set to control the television TV Brands Press TV and This Number Hitachi 1 Zenith 2 60 CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR S REMOTE CONTROL Sony 3 Magnavox 4 Sanyo 5 Gold Star 1 6 Toshiba 7 Gold Star 2 8 Panasonic 9 RCA 0 Panasonic 1 CHANNEL up arrow Mitsubishi CHANNEL down arrow JVC 100 ENT Sharp 1 MEMORY Sharp 2 SELECT CONTROLLING THE TV Once programmed the VCR s remote control is ready to control the TV First press TV button to change to the TV function mode them press the button of the TV function that you want For example Press TV button and the CHANNEL 4 and the TV station will change to the next higher station 2 s Press VCR button to operate your VCR with
41. m 3 INITIALIZE with number buttons MEN 1 TIMER PAOKGR AMM AS 2 YOA SET UP 3 IMITLALIZE 2 o Select item 1 CHANNEL SET UP with number buttons INITIALIZE CHANNEL SET UF SETTING CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT CHANNEL SET UP ION CATV ADODELETE CH Enter the desired channel using the number buttons The channel flashes PROGRAM NUMBER sii DAILY ene J WEEKLY iii noe 26 SETTING THE CLOCK You must precede single digit channel numbers with a zero 02 03 04 and so on Sooo Press ADD DELETE button so that ADD flashes on the display The channel is added to the VCR For next channel you wish to add select that channel and follow step 5 If you press ADD DELETE button again the channel is deleted again e o Press MENU button The TV screen returns to TV mode To check the channel s that has been added press CH or button SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source VCR Power must be on 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 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display You must use remote control for this procedure 27 SETTING THE CLOCK In the example below the clock
42. na Grounding Illustration 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 not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 17 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 18 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 19 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service perso
43. ng 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 46 JUST IN TIME RECORDING 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 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 Diagram IRT INSTANT RECORDING TIMER 47 The Instant Recording timer function enables you to record a program simply by pressing IRT button on the VCR According to t
44. nnel 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 as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 20 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 21 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition 22 Heat This video product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the
45. nyl tape over missing engaged cassette is missing safety tab No picture or poor picture on The TV channel selector is Set your TV to the Video the playback not set proper channel The TV fine tuning is not set Fine tune your TV correctly The timer recording is not set Set TIMER REC to on to on position position Noise in picture on playback Video heads are dirty Head cleaning is necessary consult the nearest Authorized Service Center Playback picture is partially The TRACKING control is not Adjust TRACKING control for noisy set correctly a better picture On the air TV programs Connections are not correctly Re check the ANT IN and cannot be seen made ANT Out connections The TV or VCR is in VCR mode No operation by infrared Weak batteries Check the batteries in Infrared Remote remote control 65 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD USA Front 66 Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada For the location nearest you call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers In the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 You must state your zip code when calling In Canada QUEBEC 418 681 7719 MONTREAL 514 697 9150 TORONTO 416 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 526 7881 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD USA Front U S A ONLY NOT VALID IN CANADA HITACHI Hitachi Home Electronics Am
46. r 4 or Y button 8 PLAY button Press to playback the tape 9 REW button Press to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during playback Rewind Search SLOW Function Press to control speed in slow motion slower 10 STOP button Press to stop the tape motion 11 REC button Press to begin manual recording 12 PAUSE button Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback F ADV Function Press to advance one frame during pause still mode To release press PAUSE button again 13 F FWD button Press to rapidly advance the tape or to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback Forward Search SLOW Function Press to control speed in slow motion faster 14 CH button Press to select desired channel by using either 4 or button They cannot be used during Timer Recording You can reduce the noise lines by pressing amp or button in slow mode When the picture begins to vibrate vertically adjust to stabilize the picture by pressing 4 or Y button in the Still mode 15 COUNTER MEMORY button Press to set counter memory on and off REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 15 16 VCR TV button Press to select TV or VCR mode VCR position to view playback to monitor video recordings or watch TV using the VCR tuner TV position to watch TV or to view one program while recording another 17 NUMBER buttons Press to select desired channels and to enter dig
47. r audio video component with A V outputs in place of the source playing VCR TO MONITOR THE RECORDING 1 Turn on the TV and set it to the same output channel as the editing VCR channel 3 or 4 2 Press VCR TV button on the editing VCR so that VCR appears on the display USING A CABLE CONVERTER BOX 19 CONTROLLING VCR INPUT amp OUTPUT lf your cable service supplies you with a cable converter box you can use the basic connection shown below see Cable Converter Diagram CONTROLLING VCR INPUT amp OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT CHANNEL SETTING BACK OF VCR When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR TV button is in the VCR position you TV will receive the signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4 Set the 3CH 4CH selector switch to the station that is not used for normal broadcasts in your area then set your TV to that same channel when viewing from the VCR CH3 CH4 The video output channel of this unit is set to channel 3 prior to shipment from the factory INPUT SELECT To use the external input jack select the AUX position Press CHANNEL 4 or Y button or enter 00 with number button so that AUX appears on the screen VIDEO MODE SELECTION ON TV TV power must be on Please see your TV s owner s manual for details 20 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING Without a Cable Box pg 16 To Set your TV to the Video Mode Connection Using Av cord Refer to page 14 Set your TV to the Video
48. roof of warranty should accompany the product returned for repair Only products under warranty will be returned on a no charge basis to the HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back 72 customer The customer is responsible for all transport costs if the product is no longer under warranty WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 1 Products received for repair without sales or delivery receipt showing date of purchase by the original customer 2 Damages caused by incorrect use carelessness unauthorized alterations improper storage or unauthorized service or repairs 3 Damage caused by fire flood lightning acts of God or other events beyond the control of Hitachi 4 Batteries tape cassettes earphones antennas accessories and external parts such as cabinet and knobs 5 PRODUCTS PURCHASED OUTSIDE CANADA 6 Products used outside Canada 7 In transit damage claims improper handling by carrier or post offices 8 Products or parts thereof which have had serial numbers removed altered or defaced 9 Products used for commercial purposes 10 PRODUCTS USED FOR RENTAL 11 In home service at the customer s location 12 Original installation set up and all normal maintenance needed such as CLEANING OF VIDEO HEADS 13 The replacement of the video camera pickup element if the pickup element has been OVER EXPOSED to an intense source of light 14 Products sold in Canada by any organization other than HITACHI HSC CANADA INC IMP
49. s COUNTER MEMORY button so that M appears on the TV screen a o Press REC or PLAY button Sooo SPECIAL FEATURES Press STOP button when recording or playback is completed M i23 B o o ooo If the counter is not displayed press SELECT button so that the counter appears on the VCR display or on the TV screen To activate the counter memory function press REW button The tape will automatically stop when the counter returns to 0 00 00 To cancel the counter memory When the counter appears on the display press COUNTER MEMORY button so that M disappears from the TV screen SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Picture Search SP LP SLP Mode You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction This feature is useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape In this mode the sound will be muted Forward Direction When in the Play mode press F FWD button to view the tape at a fast speed in the forward direction Reverse Direction To view the tape at a fast speed in the reverse direction pres REW button in the Play mode For normal speed simply press PLAY button Super High Speed Search LP SLP Mode For Picture Search in super high speed 1 Press either F FWD or REW button while the unit is in the Play mode 2 Release button 3 Depress it again The unit will now search in super high speed For normal playback simply press PLAY button V
50. same video output channel located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display DELETING PRESET CHANNELS Press MENU button on the remote control Select item 3 INITIALIZE with number buttons MEHI TIMER PROGRAMMING CH SET UP INITIALIZE Select item 1 CHANNEL SET UP with number buttons INITIALLTE CHANNEL SET UP SETTING CLOCK 3 LANGUAGE SELECT 2 C Select item 3 ADD DELETE CH with number buttons 24 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING Without a Cable Box pg 16 CHANNEL SET LP ION CATV ADODELETE CH Enter the desired channel using the number buttons The channel flashes You must precede single digit channel numbers with a zero 02 03 04 and so on Sooo Press ADD DELETE button so that DELETE flashes on the display The channel is deleted from the VCR PROGRAM NUMBER FEONCEI sire DAILY paneer J WEEKLY ibd ance ee l m j For next channel you wish to delete select that channel and follow step 5 If you press ADD DELETE button again the channel is memorized again e o Press MENU button The TV screen returns to TV mode To check the channel s that has been deleted press CH 4 or button ADDING PRESET CHANNELS 25 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING Without a Cable Box pg 16 Press MENU button on the remote control Select ite
51. the remote again 61 CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR S REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER If you have a cable converter you will probably want to program you 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 page Hold down the CATV button and press the number of your brand of cable box shown in the chart below Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number Jerrold 1 1 Jerrold 2 2 Jerrold 3 3 Hamlin 4 Zenith 5 Scientific Atlanta 6 Pioneer T Philips 8 To operate the cable box once the remote is programmed for it Press CATV and then the button of the function you want EA Press VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again 62 CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS 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 see Cable Channels Diagram MAINTENANCE 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 t

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