Hitachi VT-FX621A VCR User Manual
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1. Watch Playback of a ape VCR mode Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel e When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL 4 button alterantes between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup F Illustration TABLE F VCR indicator Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator CHANNEL SELECTION Select Cable Box select Channel OFF on TV Output Channel to Watch TV mode Select and Watch Cable Select Cable Box Select Channel AUX or VIDEO Channels using VCR Output Channel to Watch Select Cable Box Select Channel Output Channel to Record Record and Watch s AUX or VIDEO the Same Channel r Record One Channa Watch Anotner Watch Playback ofa Tape AUX or VIDEO WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE S2. Skip playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the 6 button The tape will oes ahead about a minute then resume playing Slow motion 1 Press t the PLAY button 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed 2 mead Press the STOP button to stop the tape Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing During play Press the REW button to search in reverse Press the F FWD button to search ahead e Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback Press REW or F FWD and hold it you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it e Press PLAY and REW then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed e Press PLAY and F FWD then hold F FWD for forward search at a higher speed e Release REW or F FWD to return to normal playback Choosing a mode for audio playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using the audio video jacks see page 41 How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button 28 GUIDE 3 Press the 4 button to select HIFI or LINEAR e Select Hi Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi
3. 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing eels Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up wi 2 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration 22 The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen ON The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished e If the signal is too strong this function may not operate even if you specify lt ON gt During playback this function does not operate OFF The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting PLAYBACK To playback a recorded tape 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an aucio eee cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Insert a recorded tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically 23 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape Click to see remote control illustration 4 Press the STOP button to end playback Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop automatically and automatically rewind the tape e If you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding the power will not shut off until the tape has bee
4. k ell Function Transmission window POWER button GUIDE to recall OSD menu DISPLAY to recall on screen display CLEAR clears time counter VCR TV mode select button 100 ENT button VOL button increase or decrease the audio volume PROGRAM programming button REW button fast rewind or search PLAY button playback REC record button STOP button stops play record function PAUSE button F FWD button fast forward or search LAST CH button switches to the TV channel you watched previously during the current viewing session CH channel up down button 23 31 20 24 20 39 31 18 AVX button select L 4 19 Number buttons 17 20 VCR TV CATV device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices 8 Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two AA batteries 1 Push the mark and hold it then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it Pi i tr Hold for 10 seconds 2 Install batteries e Align the positive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control Operating in the remote control 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR s infrared receiver Infrared fiteiver 2 Point the remote control at the VCR s infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control Types Only use video cassettes
5. sony 3 Panasonic 1 CH Magnavox 4 Mitsubishi CH sanyo 5 JVC 100 ENT Gold star1 6 Sharp 1 LAST CH Toshiba 7 Sharp 2 DISPLAY Gold star2 8 Using the VCR remote to control your TV picture of remote 1 Press the TV button on remote control MONE SELECT i VER TV CATV 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV remote 44 control The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many cable boxes that are remote controlled YOu can easily change channels 1 Turn on the cable box Cable box Cable box Z g im 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box Cable bon 3 Press and hold the CATV button aa WW cary POG 4 Press the remote button corresponding to your cable box as shown in the set up chart The cable box channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set Leable bor h Cable Box Press CATV and this number button Jerrold 1 Jerrold 2 Jerrold 3 Hamlin Zenith Scientific Atlanta Pioneer Philips 45 CONOaBR WN Using the VCR remote to control your cable box Remote Control Illustration 1 Press the CATV button on remote control MODE SELECT VCR T CATY POG 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box 3 Press the CH channel 4 button h OH Hookup When your VCR is connected to a stereo system you can e Make high quality audio only reco
6. e Date and day of the program e Starting time e Ending time e Channel to be recorded e Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact Delayed Recording Steps You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System 1 Insert blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and timed record won t operate 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 3 Press the PROGRAM button for delayed recording 39 PROGRAM _ CAm oe pi ONE TIME q DA F WEEKLY Types of Delayed Recordings ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time DAILY Records a show at the same time every day of the week Monday through Friday WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week EXAMPLE Set the VCR to record one time a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6 00 PM and ends at 6 30 PM on 7 10 97 at the EP recording speed Remote Illustration 4 Press the 1 button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording e If you want to record from an external equipment press the AVX button to select LINE 1 or LINE 2 instead of the channel number e f you make a E when entering digits press the CLEAR button repeatedly to 40 display for the incorrec
7. 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 20W nominal Cabinet Size 14 15 16 W x 3 11 16 H x 10 11 16 D 38 0 cm W x 9 3 cm H x 27 1 cm D Weight 7 lbs 3 5 kg Storage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No EW10251 1 remote control unit Part No HL10624 2 AA batteries Check your cable company s compatibility requirements For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories please call HiTRON Inc TOLL FREE at 1 800 995 4500 in the continental United States For ALASKA and HAWAII please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office Design and specifications subject to change without notice Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada For the location nearest to you call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers In the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 51 You must state your zip code when calling In Canada MONTREAL 514 956 9882 TORONTO 905 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 526 7881 52
8. Fi track and for normal use The L and R indicators will light in the VCR s display panel e Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track Also if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio select LINEAR 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting L me To find specific sections on a tape using the INDEX feature Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX A quick way to access specific program segments is with the index search feature This lets you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark This function only works with recordings that have been set up with indexing You create an INDEX mark VISS signal every time you pres the REC or REC IRT button while recording 29 1 Press the DISPLAY button in the stop mode The index screen appears on TV DISPLAY ED BSP EP D lt INDEX FJINDEX OT 0B 97 TUE 10 20AM EP 2 Press the 7 button for rewind or the 9 button for forward to begin the index search e The tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected During this search the word INDEX is displayed at the top left corner of the screen e When the VCR finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot 3 If this is the program you were looking for press the PLAY button for normal playback e To stop the index search before an index mark is reached press the STOP
9. control The VCR will go into Record Pause 3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder You will see the camcorder tape being played on the TV 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy press the PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape e Press the stop button to finish recording Hookup lf you have two VCRs you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR 48 PLAYBACK VCR 2 Playback VCR S the Basic or Advanced Hookup Diagrame for VCR and TV RECORD VCR 1 Hecording VCH Advanced Hookup Two VCRs PURCHASED SEPARATELY To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR 1 so that L line appears in the display AVX 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on VCR 1 The VCR will go into Record Pause 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR 2 You will see the taped program being played on the TV 4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record press the PAUSE button on VCR 1 again to release pause and start recording 49 e Press the STOP button to finish recording AUSE a M Problem guide No power e Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet Remote control doesn t work e Make sure the batteries are fresh and properly installed Won t record e Safety tab has been removed from cassette VCR will automatically eject the tape W
10. in safe operating condition VCR Customer Controls Function P 1 POWER button 2 2 Infrared receiver 8 3 Cassette compartment 9 4 REC IRT button 31 5 REW button 23 6 F FWD button 23 7 PLAY button 24 8 STOP EJECT button 9 9 CHANNEL up down 31 TRACKING buttons 23 VCR Display 10 AM PM indicators 18 11 Time 18 Tape counter 28 Tape remaining or 28 VCR mode indicator 22 PLAY playback 22 SRCH double speed play 25 visual search and skip playback appears during reverse direction viewing SLOW slow play 25 REW rewind 22 S REW high speed rewind 23 FF fast forward S FF high speed fast forward 23 STILL play pause and frame advance 24 12 REM tape remaining time indicator 28 13 VCR operate mode 14 Audio indicators 15 record flashes during record pause 31 16 Tape in indicator 9 17 TV channel or Auxiliary 31 L 43 18 Delayed recording indicator 3 7 Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied If any are missing or appear damaged consult your dealer CEP 2 PCs Remote Cable for connecting Batteries for remote control this VCRtoa TV control handset R6 VCR Customer Controls 19 20 21 eee Item No Function Page 19 AUDIO IN L R jacks 41 20 VIDEO IN jack 43 21 IN FROM ANT signal input 10 22 OUT TO TV signal to TV 10 23 VIDEO OUT jack 11 24 AUDIO OUT L Rjacks 11 Remote Control Customer Controls lt O O Ms A U N
11. must be hooked up properly for recording See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual Copyright infringement warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is okay to record for personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Basic recording steps 1 Turn on TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display e If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and you cannot complete the record operation 3 Press the DISPLAY button This screen appears on the TV 33 FSP IEP Ek INDEX FINDE X gt 07 08 97 TUE 11 03AM SP 4 Press 5 button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for the longest recording time on a single tape Reiner iad BINDEX gt 07 08 97 TUE 11 02AM EF J 5 Press the CH 4 button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record Example Select channel 8 e 100 ENT and 2 and 4 f
12. turn off the power on the VCR Reviewing what you have programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset and if you need to clear out any of the programs Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete but daily and weekly setting must be cleared out manually Remote illustration 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 42 oi 2 Press the 1 button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option This brings up the screen setting for the first program If you want to clear this program press the CLEAR button to remove this program NOC EMi DATE _ TAPE SPEED EYTETTFYA i 3 Keep pressing the 1 button to cycle through all the programs you have preset e The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled 1 Turn on the TV 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 43 P ea Jas i tae or ee G bi oi all H nal SEs AI 3 Press and hold the TV button CRA O T o q 4 Press the remote button corresponding to your TV brand as shown in the set up chart The TV channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set TV Brand Press TV and TV Brand Press TV and this remote button this remote button Hitachi 1 Pansonic2 9 Zenith 2 RCA 0
13. 2 Press the CH 4 button or number buttons to change the channel to the one you prefer 35 Automatic Indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible INDEX mark every time you press the REC button while recording During playback the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX mark See Page 27 Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX To record a Second Audio Program SAP Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program such as in a second language lf a station broadcasts in SAP the SA indicator will display on your TV screen You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option Remote Control Illustration How to set the SAP option 1 Press the GUIDE button 2 Press the 2 button to select the VCR SETUP operation M 4 Press the 5 button to set the STEREO MONO option to STEREO 36 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting 6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on Basic Recording Steps on pages 30 and 31 Stereo vs mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo you ll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy Using the Instant Recording Timer IRT The Instant Recording T
14. AME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER TO RECORD ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup G Illustration TABLE G aad ee VCR indicator Tr mode select button to CABLE BOX turn the vcr indicator oes fe on or off Watch Cable Channels Select Channel OFF on TV to Watch TV mode Select Cable Box Select Channel Output Channel to Watch Select and Watch Cable Select and Wate n Leuk AUX or VIDEO Channels using VCR Record and Watch Select Cable Box Select Channel AUX or VIDEO the Same Channel Output Channel to Watch i i m ae Se o 3E Record One Channel Select Channel Select Cable Box Select Channel OFF Watch Another to Watch Output Channel to Record ITV mode b Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO ny Tips You ll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage the clock display will read To set the clock manually Remote illustration 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen Click to see remote control illustration You may view all the on screen instructions in English French or Spanish When you first set up your VCR it will be set to English Press the 8 but
15. ECT WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup A Illustration TABLE A CHANNEL SELECTION Press the VCR TV mode FUNCTION fey gare select button to turn the TV VCR VER indicator on or off ect and Watch Channels Channel OFF using o Watcn m i nd 4 ect Chan m ising A mod E ry i j Ti S r M dijeni elect Channe f a jil Chan A mode J i aT g i F Wie Tj E I iil Es ae sila IFF Record One Channel Chan Sala t Channel to F i itch Another i latei TY mod N F ha fal ir 4 R mice Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel e When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL 4 button alterantes between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration TABLE B Selact and Watch Channels Select Channel OFF using TV to Watch fo TERN TV mode Select and Watch Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Sel
16. HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT FX621A Owner s manual VHS Using these quality features e Super rewind and fast forward e Multi channel TV sound MTS e 8 program 1 year preset recording e Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized e Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable channels e VHS Hi Fidelity sound in playback e On screen programming guide Hitachi Home Electronics America Inc HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 3300 Trans Canada Highway Pointe Claire Tel 770 279 5600 Quebec H9R 1B1 CANADA Tel 514 697 9150 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII INC 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu Hawaii 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 TABLE OF CONTENTS IFOR YOUR SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CUSTOMER CONTROLS POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER button turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit fa M gn fi oak Fi 5 F i E This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock Therefore it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit This symbol aler
17. button Switching between the clock time counter and time of remaining tape 30 Press DISPLAY while the on screen display is displayed The on screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR s display Remote Control Illustration Click to see on screen and VCR displays Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock Press the DISPLAY button a second time to see just the time counter Press the DISPLAY button a third time to see the tape remaining time Press the CLEAR button repeatedly to switch the type of the tape used The correct remaining time will appear AUTO T 120 or shorter tape T 160 T 140 or T 160 tape T 180 T 180 tape T 210 T 210 tape To find specific sections on a tape Indexing with the Time Counter You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming and you can return to that point automatically IS BOOS 2 OT II w i Sooo oso 31 1 Press the DISPLAY button two or three times The counter will appear in the VCR s display 3 At the point that you want to go back to press the CLEAR button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 5 lt will automatically stop at the stop where you cleared the counter in step 3 e Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot Before i record To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Lover the hole wath callaphane tape The VCR
18. ect Channel Watch Another to Watch AUX or VIDEO AUX or VIDEO Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup C Illustration TABLE C Me eee see ee G Whos ken 72h HS ATAT gan RAL Si era pk io SRR SAE oR Select and Watch Cable Select Channel OFF Channels using TV to Watch Be Gee ee TV mode Channels using VCR Select Channel to Watch VCR moder dis Sones Che i Select Channel to Record TONA ode S ning Era Select manne to orara TV mo del s Watch Playback of a Tape sere vert oye Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel e When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL button alterantes between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display 14 Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration TABLE D CHANNEL SELECTION vcr indicator i PAST Press the VCR TV mode select button t
19. imer REC IRT button on the VCR will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting 1 Follow the steps 1 through 5 on Basic recording steps on pages 30 and 31 2 Press the REC IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on the display e You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC IRT button e While you are recording the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display e At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will stop automatically and the VCR will turn itself off To stop recording while in the IRT mode 1 Press the POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds POWER Q e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control Setting the VCR to record later 38 To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Lover the hole wath callaphane tape With the delayed recording feature you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like without your being around You can record a program one time only or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once Before you begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording e Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time
20. l Playback Pause Press the PAUSE button on the remote control or PLAY STILL on the VCR to still the tape during play I SLs Ws I CH j F eah i c ei ae The picture will freeze You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen This is normal e To resume play press the PLAY button or PAUSE button again Note The sound is muted and cannot be heard during Special Playback Effects Notes e After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape e If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by pressing the 4 button during playback and then press the CH 4 or Y button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars See page 25 e If the screen jitters during PAUSE press the CH 4 or button to minimize the jitter lf you press the DISPLAY button when viewing a video cassette the display as shown appears for several seconds so you can see the functions of the number buttons on the remote control Number 4 button Slow motion Number 6 button Frame advance e The above function always work when you are viewing a video cassette even if the display as shown is not displayed 7 08 97 TUE 10 20 Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback 26 2 Press the 6 button to view the picture one frame at a time e Press the PAUSE button tor resume play
21. l help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions 2 Retain Instruction The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure If you need an extension use a polarized cord a je 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer o
22. n completely rewound You may also rewind the tape manually at any time Manual Rewind 1 Press the STOP button to end playback Click to see remote control illustration O 2 Press the REW button The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops e Press the EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape Rewinding the tape Movie Return lf your videocassette has the safety tab removed the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette eject it and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds Rewinding or fast forwarding the tape at high speed 24 This function rewinds or fast forwards T 120 tape for about 83 seconds This time period will vary for different types of tape Press the REW or F FWD button then press it again TO the tape press the STOP button To remove noise from the picture Auto Tracking Pressing the PLAY button starts the auto tracking feature which automatically adjusts playback to eliminate static lines or picture noise that may appear on the screen Manual Tracking scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote control Press the CH or Y button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette Press either the 4 or buttons until picture is clear Variable speed playback Stil
23. n of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and 5 should be left to a professional antenna installer USE 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 15 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product 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 ae is pa al N i 73 SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dange
24. o turn the VCR indicator on or off FUNCTION VCR Select and Watch Cable Select Channel Channels using TV to Watch OFF iTV mode Select and Watch Cable AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Watcn arnari ancl Wiat _ Record and Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Record the Same Channel i we ji tecord One Chan Select Channel a OFF Record One Channel elect ji SaleetCRannel to Rechrd _ tr a Watch Another to Watch TV mode Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO L me _ st l t af zee WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN e WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS e RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T e RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Hookup E Illustration TABLE E CHANNEL SELECTION a oe Press the VCR TV FUNCTION mode select button to TV VCR CABLE BOX turn the VCR indicator pean on or off Watch Cable Channels Select Cable Box Select Channel OFF on IV Output Channel to Watch TY mode a i z oe li a ee eee Select and Watch Cable Jard s lect Cable Box Select Channel ON E s cc G l Channels using VCA Output Channel to Watch VCR mode Record and Watch aard Select Cable Box Select Channel ON the Same Channel sats Output Channel to Watch VCR mode Record One Channel Watch Another 2a gr
25. ollowed 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on an unstable card stand tripod bracket or table The video product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors locatio
26. on t play back e Make sure the TV VCR switch is set to the VCR mode e Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AUX if using direct audio video hookup Won t make timer recordings e The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer recording e Clock is not set correctly e Programs entered incorrectly e Programs exceed the length of the cassette Use the EP recording speed for maximum programming e Safety tab has been removed from cassette Snowy picture in playback Snow or picture noise is normal during search still and slow Playback e Head cleaning may be required e Tape is worn or of inferior quality adjust tracking controls Snowy picture in normal TV e Check antenna or cable connections viewing Clock shows e Power has been interrupted reset the clock e Reset the clock Erratic VCR display e Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed instrument pen toothipick etc Maintenance 50 Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance Such maintenance and adjustments should not be attempted by the user Please consult your service dealer for further information Technical specifcations Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 head Audio VHS Hi Fi stereo record playback system Tape Speed 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP playback only 11 12 mm sec EP RF Input UHF VHS 75 ohm Tuner USA
27. ontrol illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen i L SCATVI 2 ATO DANEI SET 3 ADO ERASE CHANNEL x F 1 L ANT gt D ARO ENAMEL SET lt CATV1 gt Ordinary cable lt ANT gt Internal or external antenna lt CATV2 gt Alternate cable If CATV1 doesn t give you the channels you expect 6 Press the 2 button The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 2 3 minutes After the channels are stored in memory the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR s display 20 2 3 ADD ERASE CHANNEL E FGU IDE When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive S Selects Channel a To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank have snowy pictures or interference You may skip these channels by erasing them Very weak stations might not be memorized at all You may receive these stations by adding them 1 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote control illustration The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen GLUDE 2 Press the 4 button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation 21 3 Press the 3 button to select ADD ERASE CHANNEL ADD ERASE CHANNEL D 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase
28. or channel 124 6 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC IRT button on the VCR Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will appear 34 Notes e Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place If this tab has been removed the VCR will eject the tape e Press the PAUSE button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode Press the button again to re start recording e If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape 7 Press the STOP button to finish recording To watch one program while recording another 1 Once you have set the VCR for recording press the VCR TV button The VCR indicator disappears Now you will be viewing through your TV only 2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote if it s programmed to control your TV see page 39 c 2o xD e You can check on the recording by pressing VCR TV again This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR and you ll see the program you are recording e If you re hooked up with an audio video cable Switch the TV from AUX or VIDEO mode back to the TV mode then select the channels you want to watch as described in Step 2 Switch TV back to AUX or VIDEO to monitor your recording To change the channel being recorded Remote Control Illustration 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the recording temporarily
29. r local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous and so are frayed power cords damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation m Lomi 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 8 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register This video product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer s instructions have been f
30. rdings for up to 6 hours on a T 120 video cassette tape e Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system e Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing Stereo System Hookup Illustration To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN e Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system as shown above e Make sure that STEREO audio is selected from the VCR Set Up Menu as shown on Page 33 of RECORDING OPERATION Section Stereo vs mono sound e Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 30 of RECORDING OPERATIONS Section Basic Recording Steps 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so that L line appears on the display AWA LINE STEREO 3 Press the REC IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording 4 Press the STOP button or remote control to stop recording Rls Hookup You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes CAMCORDER f Mes f Ta AUDIO IN L R il Tn VIDED IN To AV IN OUT EB j Iy i acre i It is not necessary to connect the S VIDEO jack To copy from a camcorder 47 BEFORE YOU BEGIN Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the front of your VCR Remote Control Illustration 1 Press the AVX button on remote control to display L line on the TV display AVX j 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote
31. rous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation e If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 19 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can 6 prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product Is
32. t digit then reenter the correct digit 6 Enter the AEU time oan a 0 6 0 and 0 for 6 00 Remote Illustration 7 Press ne a2 TANI SL PM DATE TAFE SPEED 8 Enter the end time by pressing 0 6 3 and 0 for 6 30 The VGR automatically selects PM for you Click to see remote control illustration 10 Press the 5 button to select the recording speed EP 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory PROGRAM T Ej 41 12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed e If you are using a cable box you must select the channel you want to record on the cable box in this case 08 and turn on the cable box P Delayed recording indicator Remote Control Illustration To stop recording while in the timed recording mode 1 Press POWER button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds F Vr a ke ifr gm e This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control When you have set up all the timed recordings you want e Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on e If using a cable box turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you
33. ton for French or the 9 2 Press the 3 button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu e The white dash appears for the item to be changed on the screen as you proceed 3 Press the number buttons to fill the hour and minutes Click to see remote control illustration e For times with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button first then the hour or minute For example if it is now 10 20AM press 1 0 2 0 AM and PM will now appear on 18 the screen Example DB my 4 Press the 1 button for AM or 2 for PM For example press the 1 button for AM C4 f kn AM Click to see remote control illustration 5 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month then the day then the year e For dates with only one number 1 9 press the 0 button first then the date For example if today is July 8 1997 press 0 7 0 8 9 7 The correct day of the week will appear by itself cs CLOCK SET 8 Press the GUIDE button The VCR clock is now set and should show the correct time of day on the VCR s display GUIDE Presetting the received channels without using a cable box Hookups 19 A B C or D 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR POWER Q 2 M 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO all 3 Press the GUIDE button Click to see remote c
34. ts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT Caution to the user Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that wil
35. with the mark in this VCR Be SABRC The table shows the recording time of different cassettes OVA TF Recording time Types sp EP T 120 120 min 360 min T 160 160 min 480 min T 180 180 min 540 min 7 210 210 min 630 min l To get the best quality picture record at standard recording speed SP e This VCR does not record at the LP speed but it can play cassettes that were recorded at the LP speed Safety tabs prevent erasure To avoid erasing a recording To re record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed Break off the EE j a Cover the hole i 4 i n safety tab using S oc with plastic a screwdriver or EEES tape similar tool Oo The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted The VCR won t record on a tape without a safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC IRT button is pressed Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette Insertion Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR e The VCR automatically turns on and the Tape In indicator turns on when the cassette is in place Removal Press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out e The Tape In indicator 2 turns off e The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off STOP EJ
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