Hitachi VT-FX600A, VT-FX600C VCR User Manual
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1. BLA 4 Enter your desired time Press CH or V button repeatedly until your desired time appears Example 2 50 for 2 hours 50 minutes 5 Begin Time Search Press REW or F FWD button The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the specified point The time counts down as the searching progresses 6 After Time Search When 0 00 is reached the VCR will start playback automatically INDEX SEARCH This feature provides a method of indexing the starting point so that it can be easily returned to in either fast forward or rewind mode The index mark will be made automatically when the REC button is pressed It will also be marked at the starting point of Timer recording and IRT The index mark is not recorded if the PAUSE button is pressed and released during recording The time gap between making the index marks on the tape should be greater than 1 minute for SP recording 2 minutes for LP recording and 3 minutes for SLP recording Example You are watching program number 4 and want to fast forward to program number 7 You must skip three programs CURRENT PLAYBACK PROGRAM 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button 2 Select SEARCH SELECT Press or W button repeatedly to point to SEARCH SELECT Then press SELECT button 3 Select INDEX SEARCH Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to INDEX SEARCH Then press SELECT button 4 Enter your desired number Press CH am2. HITACHI VT FX600A VT FX600C Owner s Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features Hi Fi System Rotary 4 head Record Playback System Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish Infrared remote control Real time tape counter 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call Auto power on and off system Auto counter reset Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached Direct Button Operation 2 Step Picture Search Operation Still Digital Auto Tracking DTR Auto Repeat Rental Play Mode Three different tape speeds SP LP SLP IRT Instant Recording Timer 1 Year 7 events including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording Auto Return Time Search Blank Search Index Search Edit Search Just In Time Recording Remaining Tape Running Time Display Slow Motion 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 QR15334 Hitachi Ltd 1996 Printed in Hong Kong TABLE CONTENT IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS INSERTING A CASSETTE REMOVING A CASSETTE ERASE PREVENTION OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS The caution marking is located on th
3. 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button 2 Select TIMER PROGRAMMING Press CH or W button to point to TIMER PROGRAMMING Then press SELECT button n TIMER Bary I bi GEAROM i 000 rome Ln Hem erint 3 Select your desired program number 1 7 Program number which is not set up flashes Press CH or 4 button repeatedly until your desired program number appears Example 1 Then press SELECT button 4 Select once daily or weekly recording For once recording Press CH 4 or T button repeatedly to point to ONCE Then press SELECT button EEMWGEDAME For daily recording To record a TV program at the same time the same channel every day Example Monday through Sunday Press CH amp or V button repeatedly to point to DAILY Then press SELECT button For weekly recording To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week Example every Monday on channel 7 at 5 00PM Press CH 4 button repeatedly to point to WEEKLY Then press SELECT button Make sure If you did not set your desired digit within 2 seconds after pressing CH amp or Y button during steps 5 to 8 the input mode will forward to next step e When you press SELECT button after pressing CH or Y button during steps 5 to 8 you may forward to next step Press ADD DELETE button to go back one step from current step du
4. Recording mode cannot be engaged No picture or poor picture on playback Noise in picture on playback Playback picture is partially noisy On the air TV programs cannot be Seen No operation by infrared Remote Control Operation buttons do not work after there is a power failure or POSSIBLE CAUSE Power cord is not connected VCR power is turned off he timer recording is set incorrectly VCR power is turned on VCR clock is not set correctly e The erase prevention tab on cassette is missing TV and or VCR is in the TV mode TV fine tuning is not set correctly Video heads are dirty e The tracking control is not set correctly Connections are not correctly made TV and or VCR is in VCR mode Weak batteries TV or button is pressed e Channel Memory Programming is required because programmed channels are erased CORRECTIVE ACTION Connect power cord to AC outlet Press POWER button to turn on the VCR e Set the timer recording correctly Press POWER button to turn off the VCR e Set VCR clock correctly Place a plastic tape over the hole e Set your TV to the the VCR mode and or press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display Fine tune your TV Head cleaning is necessary consult the nearest Hitachi Authorized Service Center e Adjust
5. cx Back of tha UHF VHF separated OF UHF VHF separator Inot supplied 1 je r T p 6 SETTING VIDEO CHANNEL If your TV does not have A V terminals When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR TV button on the remote control is in the VCR position your TV will receive the signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4 To use the VCR with your TV set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4 whichever is not used or least used for normal broadcasts in your area Then set your TV to that same channel A V TERMINALS CONNECTING TO INPUT JACKS INPUT SELECT To use the external input jacks select the AUX position Press the CHANNEL or W button or enter 00 with number button on the remote control so that AU appears on the screen INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1 Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow 2 Insert 2 AA penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity markings 3 Replace the cover You can record or listen to a program in MTS broadcast by using a stereo amplifier and speakers Connect your VCR to your stereo source using the following diagram Back of the VCR Monitor TV e qms 8 e i 6 0 Coaxial cable up eres M 99 o _ Ln as oon a HM Audio video sss i adapter cord not s
6. Connect a standard AC outlet 120V 60HZ 23 AUDIO OUT jack Connect to an audio input jack of your audio equipment or another VCR 24 AUDIO IN jack Connect to an audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR 25 ANT IN terminal Connect to an antenna or CATV 26 VIDEO OUT jack Connect to a video output jack of your video camera or another VCR 27 VIDEO IN jack Connect to a video output jack of your video camera or another VCR a CH3 CH4 selector switch Use to select a video output channel 3 or 4 for playback from the VCR 9 ANT OUT terminal Connect to an antenna input terminal of your TV CABLE CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections see the following drawings Use only one connection For any further complex connections please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons You may need additional accessories which are not supplied 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT IN jack of your VCR VHF UHF combination antenna Indoor antennal Back of the VCR antenna UHF antennal JHF CTE in ots I Died e UHF 3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable supplied to the ANT OUT jack of your VCR 4 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable supplied to the UHF VHF antenna jacks Back of the UHF VHF combiation TV Coaxial cable supplied gt
7. Counter Clock and Channel number on the TV screen press SELECT button Each time you press the SELECT button TV screen will change as follows OFF mode gt r ETOF 07 COUNT mo de Press once T CLOCK mode Press once 4 ire b gr CE NORMAL PLAYBACK Make sure Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display 1 Insert a prerecorded tape Counter mode appears at counter 0 00 00 on the TV screen If the erase protection tab has been removed the VCR will start playback automatically 2 begin playback Press PLAY button If a tape is already in the VCR 2 Using button on the VCR Just press PLAY button on the VCR Power will automatically turn on and playback will start Direct Button Operation 2B Using button on the remote control Press POWER button to turn on and then press PLAY button on the remote control 3 To stop playback Press STOP button PICTURE SEARCH This feature is useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape In this mode the sound will be muted 1 You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing F FWD or REW button in the SP LP SLP modes 2 Depress it again the
8. HE AMEN gea 10 Start the clock Press MENU or SELECT button Although seconds are not displayed they begin counting from 00 when you press MENU or SELECT button Use this feature to synchronize the clock with the correct time TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING If you want to change the clock 1 Press MENU button 2 Press CH or V button repeatedly to point to INITIALIZE Then press SELECT button 3 Press CH button repeatedly to point to SETTING CLOCK Then press SELECT button 4 Select a digit you want to change using SELECT button or ADD DELETE button 5 Enter correct numbers using CH 4 or V button 6 Press MENU button to return to original mode SELECTING THE LANGUAGE If you want to change the language on the TV screen follow the steps below 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button 2 Select INITIALIZE Press or V button repeatedly to point to INITIALIZE Then press SELECT button AER UAFE HF 3I 3 Select LANGUAGE SELECT Press CH amp or W button repeatedly to point to LANGUAGE SELECT Then press SELECT button INIT ALIFE SET LIP SETTING CLO SELECT 4 Select ENGLISH or ESPANOL Select ENGLISH or ESPANOL Spanish using CH SET or W button 5 Exit the Language select Press MENU button to return to TV mode To check the
9. appears on the TV screen 1 Stop the tape at your desired point Rewind or fast forward the tape to the beginning point at which you want to review 2 Reset the counter to 0 00 00 Press COUNTER RESET button 3 Select the Counter Memory mode Press COUNTER MEMORY button so that M appears on the TV screen 4 Begin recording or playback Press REC or PLAY button Press STOP button when recording or playback is completed 5 To activate the Counter Memory Press REW or F FWD button The tape will automatically stop when the counter returns to 0 00 00 approx TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY When the counter appears on the TV screen press COUNTER MEMORY button once and then the SELECT button twice so that the M and the counter disappears from the TV screen TIME SEARCH The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape to your desired position from any position by entering the exact amount of playback time of the part you want to skip Example To watch a program after 2 hour 50 minutes from present position to forward direction 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button 2 Select SEARCH SELECT Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to SEARCH SELECT Then press SELECT button Lif ET LIF i HIE AF SEL LAT LAL 3 Select TIME SEARCH Press CH or V button repeatedly to point to TIME SEARCH Then press SELECT button EEND WES DEARA
10. insert the cassette turns off after auto rewind and ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached e Auto counter reset when inserting a tape e Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached not in the case of timer recording Direct Button Operation When a tape is in the VCR and the power is off just press PLAY REW or F FWD button on the main unit and it will automatically turn on the VCR and playback rewinding or fast forwarding will start immediately not in the case of timer recording 2 Step Picture Search Operation You can view a video program at a high speed or super hihg jspeed in either a forward or reverse direction in LP and SLP mode e Still Freeze the picture at any time for close viewing of a particular scene Digital Auto Tracking DTR Adjusts the tracking automatically for each tape you play e Auto Repeat Allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without pressing the PLAY button e Rental Play Mode Improves playback picture quality of worn tapes especially rental tapes Three different tape speeds SP LP SLP Instant Recording Timer Instant timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes possible at the push of REC IRT button 1 Year 7 events including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording The built in timer allows you to record up to 7 programs at different channels up to 1 year in advance The daily timer allows recordings to be made of daily broadcasts and the weekly timer allows recor
11. quality when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented from a video shop Insert rental tape into VCR and begin playback 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button during the playback 2 Select VCR SET UP Press CH or 4 button repeatedly to point to VCR SET UP Then press SELECT button 3 Select RENTAL Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to RENTAL Then press SELECT button at UF SELECT TAM 7 STERED ion 4 Select RENTAL to ON Press SELECT button so that RENTAL ON will appear on the TV screen TO STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP button TO EXIT THE RENTAL PLAY MODE Repeat steps 1 to 3 Then press SELECT button so that RENTAL OFF appears on the TV screen Make sure VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display e You must use the remote control for the following procedure A video cassette must be inserted the VCR for these functions to work COUNTER MEMORY This feature can be used to memorize a beginning point that you want to review And you can search it easily by rewinding or fast forwarding Insert a prerecorded tape If the counter is not displayed the Counter Memory will not be activated Press SELECT button so that the counter
12. 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button 2 Select INITIALIZE Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to INITIALIZE Then press SELECT button E n 3 Select SETTING CLOCK Press CH or button repeatedly to point to SETTING CLOCK Then press SELECT button Make sure f you did not set your desired digit within 2 seconds after pressing CH 4 amp or Y button during steps 4 to 8 the input mode will forward to next step When you press SELECT button after pressing CH or Y button during steps 4 to 8 you may forward to next step Press ADD DELETE button to go back one step from current step during steps 5 to 9 4 Select the month Press or V button repeatedly until your desired month appears Example March 03 5 Select the day Press CH or 4 button repeatedly until your desired day appears Example 1st 01 MONTH Dh 6 Select the year Press CH amp or 4 button repeatedly until your desired year appears Example 1996 7 Select the hour Press or button repeatedly until your desired hour appears Example 05 8 Select the minute Press or 4 button repeatedly until your desired minute appears Example 40 4 E J TE 9 Select AM or PM Press CH or W button repeatedly to point AM or PM Example PM MERIT DN
13. PL Av RENTA AUTO RETURN aT STEREO PON eM P 5 To return to TV mode Press MENU button WATCH THE RECORDED PROGRAM Press POWER button to turn on the VCR Then press PLAY button JUST IN TIME RECORDING This function allows you to fully utilize the available tape length for timer recording The VCR calculates the remaining tape amount and then adjusts the tape speed from SP to SLP as needed If it is Suspected that the end of the tape will be reached before the reserved program ends as long as SP mode is kept all the way set recording mode to AUTO This function is available only with Program No 1 Timer Recording The auto mode starts recording in SP mode The internal circuit compares the rest of the program against the available tape length If the internal circuit determines that the available tape is not long enough to record the program in the SP mode the Recording mode is automatically changed to SLP mode This will assure coverage of the desired program before the end of the tape is reached Conventional Video Hecording Tape End Recording in SP mode for 40 minutes 20 minutes of the program is left unrecorded Just in Time Recording Recording in SP mode Recording in SLP mode for 30 minutes for 30 minutes erma me aem Recording mode automatically changes to SLP mode You can set the remaining tape running time of your tape Follow the steps below to correct the tape
14. VCR will now search in super high speed in the SP LP SLP modes 3 For normal speed simply press PLAY button STILL PICTURE You can view a still picture on the screen during playback the Still mode Press PAUSE button during playback H appears on the display Press PLAY button to return to playback VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL When the picture begins to vibrate vertically stabilize the picture by pressing CHANNEL or CH or Y button in the Still mode TRACKING ADJUSTMENT Tracking adjustment will be set automatically Digital TRacking function when you start playback DTR appears on the display e When playing pre recorded tapes or tapes recorded on units other than your own noise lines black and white streaks may appear on the playback picture If this occurs you can adjust the tracking control manually by pressing CHANNEL 4 or V button until the streaks disappear To return to the DTR function stop the tape once and start playback again You can reduce the noise lines by pressing CHANNEL or W button in the slow mode too Slow tracking adjustment will not be set automatically Ao SLOW MOTION Press both PLAY and PAUSE button on the remote control at the same time to reduce the playback speed The VCH 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 AUTO REWIND W
15. ctions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the to its normal operation e If the VCR has been dropped or damaged in any way f When the VCR 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 VCR ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the VCR is in proper operating condition 22 Heat This VCR should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Mee wie 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 po
16. ding to be made once a week up to the end of the tape e Auto Return After finished timer recording the beginning of the recorded program s can be searched e Time Search Lets you set the VCR to advance the tape by entering the desired playbck time you want to skip e Blank Search Lets you set the VCR to search for an unrecorded portion on the tape e Index Search Lets you Index the start of a recording e Edit Search Lets you set the VCR to edit an unwanted segment of a recording Just In Time Recording Measures the remaining tape and automatically adjusts the tape speed so that the automatic timer recording fits on a cassette e Remaining Tape Running Time Display You can check the remaining running time of your tape e 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 This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark For best results we recommend the use of high quality tapes Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes PRECAUTIONS Avoid moisture which can condense on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place Before using a tape with these conditions to avoid damage to the tape and your VCR wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated Avoid extreme heat high humidity and magnetic fields Do not tamper with the cassette mecha
17. e rear of the cabinet 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 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
18. e time count differs from cassette to cassette Use the time display as an informative number only During recording the remaining tape running time is estimated based on the current recording mode SP LP SLP During playback the remaining tape running time is calculated based on the current playback mode e Remain time will not appear on TV screen while in the Fast forward or Rewind Mode There will be a delay of up to 1 minute before the remain time appears on the TV display Note The use of the following tapes will result in difference between the displayed remaining time and actual time to the end of the tape Tape housed in a VHS C cassette adapter Shorter tape length such as a 10 minute cassette T 180 cassette In this case the display may read 2 Hours 40 Minutes at the starting point in SP mode Connect the editing recording VCR source playing VCR and your TV using the following diagram EXAMPLE The editing recording VCR is this unit The source playing VCR is another VCR NOTE When you connect the monaural VCR to this VCR connect the Audio output jack of the monaural VCR to the AUDIO IN L jack of this VCR The audio signal will be recorded both L and R channel equally Copying a Video Tape Hookup Illustration 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 compa
19. gits To select channel 125 first press 100 button then press 2 and 5 13 TAPE SPEED button Press to set desired recording speed SP LP SLP 14 VOL button Press to adjust the desired TV s volume level by using either 4 or Y button 15 MENU button Press to display the main menu on the TV screen 16 SELECT button When setting program for example setting clock or timer program press to determine your selection and proceed to a next step you want to input Press to determine setting modes from on screen menu Status function Press to display the counter on the current channel number and current time on the TV screen 17 COUNTER MEMORY button Press to set counter memory on and off 18 ADD DELETE button Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset Press to cancel a setting of timer program Press to correct digits when setting program for example setting clock or timer program COUNTER RESET button Press to reset counter to 0 00 00 19 MUTE button Press to mute the TV s sound Press it again to resume the sound 20 VCR TV button Press to select VCR or TV 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 on program while recording another 21 Mode Select buttons CATV button For details see page 30 TV button For details see page 30 e VCR button For details see page 30 22 Power cord
20. hen the end of a tape is reached during recording playback or fast forward the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning After that the will eject the tape and turn itself to off Make sure VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display e You must use the remote control for the following procedure AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK The VCR has the auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the Play button Insert a prerecorded tape 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button 2 Select VCR SET UP Press or W button repeatedly to point to VCR SET UP Then press SELECT button 3 Select REPEAT PLAY Press CH or V button repeatedly to point to REPEAT PLAY WR SELECT Trx REFEAFPLAY REMT AUTO RETURA ALAC OUT Ty STEREO 4 Begin Auto repeat playback Press SELECT button so that ON will appear next to REPEAT PLAY on the TV screen Repeat playback will start automatically TO STOP PLAYBACK Press STOP button TO EXIT THE AUTO REPEAT MODE Repeat steps 1 to 3 Then press SELECT button ON will then disappear from the menu Press MENU button to return to TV mode RENTAL PLAY This function enables you to improve the picture
21. in forward during playback Forward Search 5 PAUSE button Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback Frame Advance Function Press to advance the picture by one fram during the still mode 6 STOP button Press to stop the tape motion EJECT button Press to remove a tape from the VCR only on the VCR 7 REC button Press to begin manual recording IRT button Press to activate Instant Recording Timer only on the 8 CHANNEL buttons Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording SET function Press to enter digits when setting program for example setting clock or timer program Press to select setting modes from on screen menu Tracking function Press to minimize video noise lines or dots on screen during playback only the VCR Press to stabilize the picture in the Still mode when the picture begins to vibrate vertically 9 Digital display Displays the clock timer recording counter and channel etc 10 Remote sensor window Receives the infrared signals from the remote control REAR VIEW illustration 11 POWER button Press to turn VCR on and off Press to activate a timer recording 12 NUMBER buttons Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording To select channels from 1 to 9 first press O button then 1 to 9 100 ENT button When selecting cable channels which are more than 100 press this button first then press the last two di
22. 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 TO SELECT HIFI MODE 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button The main menu appears on the TV screen MER PROBE JADRE E 2 Select VCR SET UP Press CH or button repeatedly to point to VCR SET UP Then press SELECT button MEH iw na Le 7 E i i BEAFICH SELECT Fi T FE F 3 Select AUDIO OUT Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to AUDIO OUT Then press SELECT button e LP SELECT TIH av ANTAL RETURN ALIDED ry STERED Cnt 4 Select Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to HIFI ee UDR CAT KM 5 To return to TV mode Press MENU button TO SELECT MONO MODE You can change the selection to MONO if you want to listen to HIFI tapes in normal audio playback 1 Press MENU button 2 Press CH or Y button repeatedly to point to VCR SET UP Then press SELECT button 3 Press or 4 button repeatedly to point to AUDIO OUT Then press SELECT button 4 Press CH button repeatedly to point to 5 Press MENU button to return to original mode TO SELECT STEREO OR SAP MODE 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button The main menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select VCR SET UP Press CH o
23. mple SP 3 F wow PROSE ATE 5 04 e AUTO is available only with Program No 1 See Just In Time Recording on page 25 for the use of AUTO setting 10 Exit the program mode Press MENU button Program 1 is now completed To set another program repeat steps 1 to 10 11 Set the timer Press POWER button This turns the VCR power off and the indicator lights on the display The number of all programmed events are displayed with current time TO CORRECT AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM If you want to correct an automatic timer after you finished setting program Hepeat steps 1 to 3 on previous page Select a digit you want to change using SELECT button or ADD DELETE button 1 2 3 Enter correct numbers using CH 4 amp or W button 4 Press MENU button to return to original mode 5 Press POWER button to return to timer stand by mode TO STOP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM WHICH HAS ALREADY STARTED Press STOP EJECT button on the VCR TO CANCEL OR CHECK THE START END TIME 1 Repeat steps 1 to 2 previous page 2 Select a program number you want to check using CH amp or W button The details of selected program appears on the TV screen You may cancel the entire program by pressing ADD DELETE button HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING e f there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds the cl
24. nction mode First press TV button to change to the TV function mode then press the button of the TV function that you want For example Press TV button and the CH 4 and the TV station will change to the next higher station 2 Return to the VCR function mode Press VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER If you have a cable converter you will probably want to program your VCR s remote control so you can easily change channels The process is the same as for programming the remote to operate your TV For additional details see the previous page PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER 1 Program the remote control Hold down the CATV button and press the number of your brand of cable box shown in the chart Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number Jerrold 1 Jerrold 2 Jerrold 3 Hamlin Zenith Scientific Atlanta Pioneer Philips TO OPERATE THE CABLE BOX ONCE THE REMOTE IS PROGRAMMED FOR IT 1 Press CATV and then the button of the function you want 2 Press VCR button to operate your with the remote again 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 No power Timer recording is not possible
25. nism Do not touch the tape with your fingers THREE DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS Before recording select the tape speed from SP mode Standard Play LP mode Long Play or SLP mode Super Long Play The table below shows the maximum recording playback time using T60 1120 or 1160 tapes in each mode Tape Speed Recording Playback lime T60 1710 SP mode 1 hour 2 hours 2 2 3 hours LP mode Eu 2 hours 4hours 5 1 3 hours 4 3 bours hours 8 hours SLP mode INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown Push in gently but continuously on the center back of the cassette until 15 drawn into the VCR The VCR will automatically turn on REMOVING A CASSETTE 1 In the Stop mode press STOP EJECT button on the VCR The cassette will eject 2 Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment 3 Store the cassette in the case as shown ERASE PREVENTION You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette If you decide to record on the tape again cover the hole with plastic FRONT VIEW illustration REMOTE CONTROL VIEW illustration 1 Cassette Compartment 2 REW button Press to rewind the tape or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode Rewind Search 3 PLAY button Press to begin playback 4 F FWD button Press to rapidly advance the tape or view the picture rapidly
26. o the channel you want to watch TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING 1 Select the VCR mode Press VCR TV button on the remote control to select TV so that the VCR appears on the display 2 Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 IRT Instant Recording Timer This function enables you to set a recording length simply by pressing the REC IRT button on the VCR Make sure VCR Power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording PUSH ES DISPLAY RECORDED LENGTH push normal recording 2 pushes 0 30 30 minutes pushes 1 00 minutes p vox 1 17 pushes 8 00 480 minutes 16 pushes normal recording 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL or CH or Y button 2 Begin IRT Press REC IRT button on the VCR as many times as needed The recording length will be determined by the number of times you press REC IRT button Each additional push will increase the recording time by 30 minutes It is set up to 8 ho
27. o 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 VCR be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode Fig A Antenna ground diagram 14 Lightning For added protection for this VCR 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 VCR due to lightning and power line s
28. ock setting and all timer settings are lost e f the tape runs out before the end time the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off The Ix indicator will flash e If a tape is not inserted or the erase protection tab is removed the indicator flashes and automatic timer recording cannot occur Insert a tape that allows recording TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned ON or OFF when the VCR is in the timer record mode When you record a cable channel program with cable converter box first set the VCR s channel to 3 or 4 whichever is the output channel of your cable box to the channel you want to record and leave on while you are recording with power on AUTO RETURN If you select auto return to AUTO from the menu when all the timer recordings are completed the VCR will return to the beginning of the recorded program s 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button 2 Select VCR SET UP Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to VCR SET UP Then press SELECT button 3 Select AUTO RETURN Press CH or 4 button repeatedly to point to AUTO RETURN SET SELECT 1 REPEAT FLAY Hip NTA ATD RETURN Ane CT TV STEREO ON 4 Select AUTO RETURN to AUTO Press SELECT button so that AUTO will appear next to AUTO RETURN VEM SET TAPE SELECT 1 REPEAT
29. 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 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 int
30. owest memorized channel The TV screen returns to TV mode CHO 11 f you subscribe to CABLE TV CATV appears on the display If TUNER SET UP appears on the TV screen again check the cable connections Then press SELECT button once again The VCR will begin preset again RECALL A DESIRED CHANNEL You can select the desired channel by using CHANNEL or CH or 4 button or directly pressing number buttons on the remote control TO DELETE PRESET CHANNEL The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory Of course you can add the deleted channel into the memory again Make sure VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button The main menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select INITIALIZE Press CH or button repeatedly to point to INITIALIZE Then press SELECT button T LATFLA IBN 3 Select CHANNEL SET UP Press or W button repeatedly to point to CHANNEL SET UP Then press SELECT button i RF T SE d me nnm UR MM MNT 4 Select ADD DELETE CH Press CH or 4 button repeatedly to point to ADD DELETE CH Press SELECT button 5 Enter the desired channel number Press
31. p or 4 button repeatedly until the number of programs that you want to skip appears Example 03 for 3 programs Hard grace 5 Begin Index Search Press REW or F FWD button The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning of desired program 6 After Index Search When the preset program is reached the VCR will start playback automatically BLANK SEARCH This function enables you to search for the unrecorded portion of the tape in the forward direction Tape must be fully rewound 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button 2 Select SEARCH SELECT Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to SEARCH SELECT Then press SELECT button PB Lu x LI SELI LE 3 Select BLANK SEARCH Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to BLANK SEARCH Then press SELECT button HDEX GEAICH ENE i begins fast forwarding to the beginning of the blank part of the tape 4 After Blank Search The VCR will automatically stop power must be turned Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display Insert a cassette with its erase prevention tab in place If nece
32. r W button repeatedly to point to VCR SET UP Then press SELECT button 3 Select STEREO or SAP Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to TV STEREO or SAP Then press SELECT button VCR SET Lie SELECT rik HERE AT PX AV iT AE TURA ALIR CRIT WV STEREDQ TNI CAP n 4 4 To return to TV mode Press MENU button 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 34 for channel designations AUTOMATIC CHANNEL PRESET Without a Cable Box 1 Plug in the VCR power cord flashes Plug the VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet 2 Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 3 Turn on the VCR Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR appears on the display 4 Select the VCR mode Press VCR TV button so that VCR appears on the display 5 oelect ENGLISH or ESPANOL Select ENGLISH or ESPANOL Spanish using CH amp W button Then press SELECT or MENU button 6 Begin channel preset Press SELECT button once The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area TV mode from CH2 CATV mode from CH1 distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels 7 After scanning The tuner stops on the l
33. remaining indication Make sure VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH3 or 4 Press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR appears on the display e You must use the remote control for the following procedure e A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button 2 Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to VCR SET UP Then press SELECT button ur GET ug ECT 1 LE 3 Select T60 T130 or T140 Press SELECT button so that your desired time appears qe SET up SELECT riJ FLA Selection Your cassette tape length 60 60 minutes or less T130 61 130 minutes T140 140 minutes or greater For example the popular T 120 cassette tape calls for the 130 selection 4 Exit the preset mode Press MENU button to return to TV mode 5 To check the remain time Press SELECT button until REMAIN appears on TV screen Note e In the Remain Time Mode calculating will start when the cassette tape is inserted and PLAY button is pressed While calculating the TV screen shows as illustrated REMAINING TAPE RUNNING TIME DISPLAY e Since the reel diameter and tape thickness are not common to all cassettes th
34. ring steps 3 to 9 5 Set the date when you want to start First press CH amp or Y button repeatedly until your desired month appears Example 05 for May Next enter a date Example 06 for the 6th DNE TIME PAR Le DATE ib Hs SIART THE a m7 EMO ANIME izt 1 6 Set the start time First press CH button repeatedly until your desired hour appears Example 07 Next enter a minute Example 30 Then press CH or button to point to AM or PM Example ONE THE PROXCSELAMENLIMIBER 1 DATE SART TIHE 1 md P CHAE HI SES i 7 Set the end time First press CH amp or Y button repeatedly until your desired hour appears Example 08 Next enter a minute Example 30 Then press CH or button to point to AM or PM Example PE PADGAAL PRORA RAE RATE CTAMET 07 10 F DE Oe mm JHAHKEL SEE 8 Set the channel number Press or button repeatedly until your desired channel number appears Example 16 DAE TIME Peas AM HUMBER i DATE EM START TME T GO HANMELms 1 5 m 1 zs i 1 9 Set the tape speed Press CH or Y button repeatedly until your desired tape speed appears Exa
35. rtment 3 Press TAPE SPEED button on the remote control to selec the desired recording speed SLP LP or SP on the editing recording VCR 4 Select AUX position on the editing recording VCR See page 11 under Input Select 5 Press REC button on the editing recording VCR 6 Begin playback of the tape in the source playing VCR NOTES For best results during dubbing use the VCR s front panel controls whenever possible The remote control might affect the playback VCR s operation Always use video quality shielded cables with RCA type connectors Standard audio cables are not recommended You can use a video disc player satellite receiver or other audio video component with A V outputs in place of the playback VCR 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 remote control so that VCR appears on the display This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the VCR as long as your TV comes with a remote control This feature comes in handy you won t have to juggle two remotes The remote control is compatible with the fifteen makers of TVs listed below but don t be alarmed if yours is not on our list You may still be able to program the remote for your TV Every TV that comes with a remote control is set up to detect certain infrared signals You need to program the VCR s remote con
36. sition Avoid locations subject to strong vibration Do not place the VCR near strong magnetic fields Do not move the unit from a cold to a hot place or vice versa Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV POWER SUPPLY 120V 60Hz ONLY AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE Do not handle the power cord with wet hands Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet Grasp it by the plug If by accident water is spilled on your VCR unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to an Authorized Service Center for servicing Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR cassette holder Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR WARNING Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity Do not use the VCR at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry 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 copyrigh
37. ssary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL or CH or Y button CH32 2 Select the tape speed Press TAPE SPEED button on the remote control to select the desired tape speed SP LP SLP 3 Begin recording Press REC button The red appears on the display 4 Stop recording Press STOP button when recording is completed SKIPPING SOME MATERIALS DURING RECORDING Press PAUSE button to temporarily stop recording Press PAUSE or REC button to resume recording EDIT SEARCH To edit an unwanted segment from the already recorded portion of tape while VCR remains in record mode 1 Press PAUSE button 2 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 3 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 3 under VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM 4 Select the TV mode Press VCR TV button on the remote control to select TV so that the VCR disappears from the display 5 Select the channel on the TV Set the TV t
38. t laws We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners WARNING To prevent fire or electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot and fully insert plug The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the 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 Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No Model No Serial No Hi Fi System The Hi Fi stereo recording system offers you super sound quality with a dynamic range of 80dB and frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz and 0 005 wow and flutter e Rotary 4 head Record Playback System Rotary 4 heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish e Infrared remote control Real time tape counter This shows the elapsed recording or playback time hours minutes and seconds The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position 0 00 00 e 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call A converter may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels e Auto power on and off system Automatically turns the VCR on as you
39. the number buttons or CH or 4 button repeatedly until your desired channel number appears Example CH02 e r 6 Delete it from memory Press ADD DELETE button so that DELETE flashes on the TV screen To delete another channel repeat steps 5 and 6 e f you press ADD DELETE button again the channel is memorized again 2 fem amp 14 2 oa DELETED MEMORIZED 7 Exit the preset mode Press MENU button to return to TV mode CHANNEL PRESET AGAIN 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button The main menu appears on the TV screen 2 Select INITIALIZE Press CH or V button repeatedly to point to INITIALIZE Then press SELECT button 3 Select CHANNEL SET UP Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to CHANNEL SET Then press SELECT button T 4 Select TV or CATV Press CH or W button repeatedly to point to TV or CATV 5 Begin channel preset Press SELECT button once After scanning the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel 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 In the example below the clock is to be set to DATE 1st March 1996 SETTING TIME 5 40PM Make sure VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH 3 or
40. tracking control for a better picture e Re check the ANT IN and ANT OUT connections Set your TV to the TV mode and or press VCR TV button on the remote control so that VCR disappears from the display e Check the batteries in the remote control Press VCR button on the remote control then try again e See NOTES under AUTOMATIC CHANNEL PRESET on page 12 you move your VCR SERVICING Should your VCR become inoperative do not try to correct the problem by yourself There are no user servicable parts inside Turn off unplug the power cord and take the unit to Hitachi Authorized Service Center for servicing CABINET CLEANING Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry Never use a solvent or alcohol Do not spray insecticide liquid near the VCR Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces HEAD CLEANING Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of use or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback the heads of your VCR may need to be cleaned 1 Please visit your local Audio Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner 2 If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem consult the nearest Hitachi Authori
41. trol to send signals that your TV will recognize and respond to Here s what to do Compatibility The remote control is designed to be operated with many televisions and cable converters but will not work with every one made If your TV or cable box does not respond the way it should when you program if as explained follows this remote may be incapable of operating it e Once you have programmed the remote you won t have to do it again until you change the batteries REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV 1 Turn on the TV Turn on the TV any channel is okay 2 Program the remote control Aim the VCR s remote control at your TV set Hold down the TV button not the VCR TV button while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart For example If you have an RCA television press TV and 0 at the same time If this button combination sends 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 Zenith Sony Magnavox oanyo Gold Star 1 Toshiba Gold Star 2 Panasonic 2 Panasonic 1 Mitsubishi up arrow H down arrow JVC 100 ENT Sharp 1 MEMORY Sharp 2SELECT CONTROLLING THE TV Once programmed the VCR s remote control is ready to control the TV 1 Select the TV fu
42. upplied t 1 CHECKING THE SELECTED MTS MODE When you receive a signal from a tape or VCR tuner channel you are watching the status shown below will appear when you press the SELECT button on the remote control STOP 12 00AM CH32 STEREO Sea 2 L SP 00000 HIFI 4 E SAP A Second Audio Program which means your program is received a second language HIFI High Fidelity which produces a clear sound from two sources 1 When a program broadcast in stereo can be received STEREO appears on the TV screen 2 When a program broadcast in second audio can be received SAP appears on the TV screen 3 When a program broadcast both in stereo and second audio can be received STEREO and SAP appear on the TV screen 4 While VCR is set in HIFI stereo mode HIFI appears on the TV screen While is set in monaural MONO mode HIFI disappears from the TV screen MTS RECORDING MONITOR MODE Type of broadcast Display on STEREO SAP Hi Fi audio track 2 channel Normal audio wack STEREO program program program program program program program program program You must select the recording mode in TV STEREO or SAP when you record a broadcast Refer to TO SELECT STEREO OR SAP on the next page THE SELECTION MTS SYSTEM Make sure VCR power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as
43. urges 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 VCR 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 VCR 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 VCR c If the VCR has been exposed to rain or water d If the VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instru
44. urs TIMER AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away You can set seven programs to record on specific days daily or weekly within a 1 year period In the example below the timer is being set to record DATE 6th May 1996 SETTING TIME from 7 30PM to 8 30PM CHANNEL CH16 TAPE SPEED or PROGRAM NO No 1 Make sure VCR Power must be turned on Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR CH3 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 Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place If necessary rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording Avoid overlap of programs There is a case that a program will not be performed When programs overlap The program that the start time is set earliest has priority e When the earliest program has finished and the programs which should start still overlap the recording will start in order of the program number e If you programmed as the illustration the timer recording would be carried out as follows shaded part is the carried period 9 00 AM 10 00 AM for PROGRAM 2 10 00 AM for PROGRAM 1 Program 1 Program 2 Program 3 g DJAM 10 ODAM 11 00AM
45. zed Service Center Professional video head cleaning requires highly technical attention Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 heads Audio VHS Hi Fi stereo record playback system Tape Speed 33 35mm sec SP 16 67mm sec LP 11 12mm sec SLP HF Input UHF VHF 75 ohm Tuner 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC120V 60Hz Power Consumption 17 W nominal 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 e Design and specifications subject to change without notice
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