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Hitachi VT-F372A Portable DVD Player User Manual

1. 27 Here is what the options mean 1 ANTENNA CABLE Press 1 to select the type of receiving setup you have lt ANT gt Internal or external antenna lt CATV1 gt Ordinary cable lt CATV2 gt Alternate cable if CATV1 doesn t give you the channels you expect 2 AUTO CHANNEL SETTING Press 2 to automatically program the VCR to receive all the channels that come in on your antenna or cable 3 ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL Press 3 to bring up a screen that lets you add new channels or limit the channels to the ones you most often watch 4 VCR CODING Press 4 to enable the remote control to control a second VCR Options are lt VCR1 gt and lt VCR2 gt 5 MOVIE RETURN Press 5 to select whether you want prerecorded movies safety tab removed to automatically rewind eject and turn off the power when the movie is over and no prerecorded signals exist Options are lt ON gt and lt OFF gt 6 AUDIO PLAYBACK Press 6 to control how the audio signal is processed by the VCR Options are lt HIFI gt and lt LINEAR gt 7 STEREO MONO Press 7 to control how the audio signal is recorded and sent to the TV Options are lt STEREO gt and lt MONOs gt 8 SECOND AUDIO Press 8 when you are ready to record a second audio program Options are lt OFF gt and lt ON gt Setting the Clock This is easy to do and important for your later timed recordings You ll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR and any time the power goes
2. Auto Tracking Pressing PLAY starts the auto tracking feature which adjusts the tuning to eliminate static lines that may appear on the screen Basic Operations 34 Manual Tracking Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote control Press either of the TRACKING buttons down or up arrows until picture clears up After operating the tracking manually eject the tape and reinsert it to reactivate auto tracking Rewinding the Tape When you are done watching a video you can rewind the tape automatically or manually If the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop and automatically rewinds the videocassette If you press POWER while the tape is rewinding the power will shut off automatically after the tape has completely rewound Manual Rewind a ss ae Press STOP and REW The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press STOP EJECT on the VCR to release the tape Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed and you set the MOVIE functions to ON during initial setup 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 This function works only in PLAYBACK mode not in RECORDING mode Special Playback Effects Part of the fun of video watching is
3. 60 mm 154800 ED MOTORWEEK 92 65054 FET MIDNIGHT LOWE Musx 601 min Road tested ihe Manda AX CHR NEWS Susan Root ED JOY OF MUSIC 63828 DSE CRANE MAN OF KUSHIRO NIGHTLINE CC Ted Koppel canis Documentary O mia 127151 STAR TREK 60 min 229190 A Japanese ecologs gt eters to save loca On he pide Ekme wai sunam Snhaineri rare population tnes S e nanm a LIF GARRY SHANDLING Comedy 260129 p e NIK MORK amp MINDY Comedy 7085 SASHVILLE NOW 90 mn 2 208 a To agai ready to record with VCR Plus you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channels to the VCR Plus channel codes already stored in your VCR s memory This is called channel setup and you do it using the on screen Easy Guide System The procedure depends on what kind of hookup you have We ll give you step by step instructions Then you will be ready to begin VCR Plus recording also using the on screen Easy Guide System VCR Plus and PlusCode TM are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp Py Dandudge Rum Pean Be ley Myrt Danan Channel Setup Before You Begin Channel setup is easy if you take care of these things first 1 Make sure you have programmed the local TV channels into your VCR following the instructions in Initial Setup See page 20 2 Look for a listing like the one below in your local TV program guide or Sunday newspaper TV section Notice the small numbers to the right of the station name These are the VCR Pl
4. Or you may change your mind about a channel you removed from memory To Add or Erase Channels Press GUIDE then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen Item 9 lets you add or delete channels Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to change then press STOP to delete it or press PLAY to add it Caution After a Power Failure If a power failure lasting for more than 30 minutes occurs reset the clock and perform the AUTO CHANNEL SETTING found in the INITIAL SET UP menu Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback Choose between hi fi and linear modes depending on your needs HIFI is the preferred setting because it works for all tapes whether they were recorded in hi fi or linear modes If the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio try the LINEAR option When you set the option to HIFI hi fi tapes will play in high fidelity and non hi fi tapes will play in linear mode Stereo vs Mono Sound When you select the STEREO option your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sound When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo you ll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen Getting Started Initial Setup 30 STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for both stereo and mono broadcasts It is also necessary for recording a second audio program SAP When you select MONO sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo Use the MONO setting when the stere
5. This is also a good time to check the channel number it should be the one on which you usually watch the program at home If not you need to check your VCR Plus channel setup Advanced Operations 12 03 25PM 06 LOPM J DATE TAPE SPEED O7 2U 99 TH EP ONE TIME RECORDING LENA EAL EAR ENO G 7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want then press GUIDE to complete your programming or continue with additional programs When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on If you have a cable box hookup with an A or B switchbox set the switchbox to the proper connection for the programs you are recording through a cable box for scrambled premium channels direct cable for all other channels Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR This section explains how to use the VCR s remote control to operate your TV It also shows you how to hook up a cable box and how to connect a stereo or a second VCR for a complete home entertainment system Controlling Your TV with the VCR s Remote Compatibility The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions but will not work 52 Advanced Operations 53 with every one made If your TV or cable box does not respond the way it should when you program it as explained below this remote may be inca
6. but normal maintenance is your responsibility Consult your VCR service center to find out what they recommend as normal maintenance based on your location how you use the VCR and the age of the machine 67 VCR Care and Servicing If the VCR Doesn t Work Right 68 Many operational problems are easily remedied by reviewing the instructions in this manual and trying out some different controls and settings The chart on the facing page covers the more common problems that new VCR owners encounter Don t Attempt Repairs Yourself Do not remove the cover or the back of the VCR this will void the warranty and endanger your safety The exposed uninsulated voltage in this unit may be high enough to cause electrical shock It is dangerous to make contact with any inside part and none of these parts are intended to be serviced by an untrained user To be safe refer service problems to qualified service personnel Care and Servicing Problems 69 OFTEN ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK SOLUTION No Power Power cord plugged in Connect the power cord to AC outlet Delayed recording does Program set to the Reset the delayed not work correct channel recording Program time and date Reset the delayed set correctly recording VCR power turned off Turn power off to activate the timer Does not record when you press REC and PLAY at the same time Safety tab removed from
7. out any of the programs Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete but daily and weekly settings must be cleared out manually Press GUIDE then press 3 for the PROGRAM REVIEW option This brings up the screen settings for the first program Keep pressing 3 to cycle through all the programs you have preset To remove a program press CLEAR The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu Programming Priorities When you have set up several timed recordings it may occur that some of their times overlap For example this can happen if you are set up to record shows on a daily or weekly basis and a special show comes on that you try to record during the same time slot The following charts will help you visualize how the VCR prioritizes the preset timed recordings the darker portions are program segments that would be recorded Shows with Same Starting Time By Program Number If the overlapping programs start at the same time the VCR records in order that they were programmed If the shows are all scheduled to start at 7 AM the VCR starts with the first program at 7 AM and switches to what remains of the second program when the first program is done recording and so on Prog 1 Prog 2 Prog 3 Prog 4 Shows with Different Starting Times By Earliest Program If the programs start at different times the VCR records the show scheduled to start earliest
8. OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Ani 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 An symbol alerts 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 Read This First This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Thank you for buying a Hitachi product You ve chosen the best VCR for you and we want to help you make the most of your purchase Please take time to become familiar with this manual and how it is set up Keep it handy for future reference too To guide you we ve concluded
9. 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 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords
10. VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed To Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress Press POWER and then immediately within 10 seconds press the STOP button use buttons on the remote or VCR as you wish An Example Let s say you were interviewed today by a local TV reporter You re eager to see yourself on the evening news tonight The news comes on channel 8 at 6 O clock but you ve got a meeting scheduled during that time Luckily you just purchased this Hitachi VCR Press GUIDE press 2 then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time recording ONE TIME RECORDING FILL IN BLINKING SPACE END APE Now fill in the blanks Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control Enter the start time by pressing 0 6 0 and 0 for 6 o clock Then press 2 for PM Enter the end time half past six as 06 30 The VCR automatically selects PM for you The screen shows today s date so no changes are needed on that line Basic Operations Recording Press TAPE SPEED to switch to SP because you want the best quality picture for this recording Everything is as you want it so press GUIDE to set the program in memory Insert a videocassette and power off the VCR Check for the delayed recording indicator on the VCR s display Prepare to admire yourself on the evening news Reviewing What You Have Programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset and if you need to clear
11. VHF SUPER CH J W 216MHz 300MHz CATV VHF HYPER CH W 1 W 28 300MHz 468MHz CATV UHF CH 14 69 W 29 W 84 470MHz 806MHz 1 2 Vp p 75ohm unbalanced 1 Vp p 750hm unbalanced 316mV rms 7 8dB 50 kohm 316mV rms 7 8dB 1 5 kohm Better than 45dB SP better than 40dB EP 240 lines SP 220 lines LP playback only 230 50Hz 10KHZ SP 100Hz 6KHZ EP Better than 43dB SP better than 40dB EP Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz Dynamic Range 90 dB Wow and Flutter Less than 0 005 WRMS AC120V 60Hz 28W nominal 14 15 16 W x 3 1 4 H x 13 1 8 D SPECIFICATIONS 38 0cm W x 8 2cm H x 33 4cm D Weight 11 7 lbs 5 3 kg Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No 5861141 1 remote control unit Part No 5616491 2 AA batteries 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 72
12. and press the number of your brand of cable box shown in the chart If that button combination does not work or if your brand is not on the chart just go through all the button combinations until you find the one that works best Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number Jerrold 1 1 Jerrold 2 2 Jerrold 3 3 Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups 58 Hamlin 4 Zenith 5 Scientific Atlanta 6 Pioneer 7 Philips 8 To operate the cable box once the remote is programmed for it Press CATV and then the button of the function you want Press VCR1 to operate your VCR with the remote again Advanced Operations Stereo System 59 Integrating Your Stereo System There are several reasons to consider hooking up your stereo system with your TV and VCR If your TV does not have stereo you can get stereo quality from your VCR by hooking it to your stereo receiver Even if your TV does have stereo you can get better sound by taking advantage of your stereo s better speakers You can record stereo audio on your VCR for longer play times or use the VCR as an extra tape deck for dubbing Hookup Stereo System Hookup Illustration To make this hookup you need to be familiar with the options on your stereo system Look at the back of your receiver Probably you have AUDIO IN and OUT jacks for a second tape deck labeled Tape 1 and 2 or AUX 1 and 2 Consult your stereo owner s manual for further information You will nee
13. precautions page 6 6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control requires two fresh AA batteries On the back of the remote a plastic cover slides off in the direction shown by the arrow Remove this cover and install the batteries matching the plus end of each battery with the plus mark on the remote 7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch Getting Started 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 3 4 SWITCH ae j Sout Ht Turn the power on to both the TV and the VCR and look for a switch on the back of the VCR Set the switch to 3 or 4 whichever is not a commercial channel in your area Your basic hookup is now complete When you re ready to try hooking up a second VCR or a video camera for a complete home entertainment system see Advanced Operations Now turn the TV and VCR back around facing you and begin your quick tour of the controls page 15 20 Getting Started Controls Quick Tour of the Controls Study these pictures carefully to learn about the buttons and controls that you ll need for everyday operation Various controls are explained throughout this manual as they are needed but now is a good time to get familiar with their locations Most of the time you ll be directing the VCR from the remote control but there are some controls on the VCR that will come in handy too
14. press VCR1 or VCR2 on the remote When you press other function buttons like PLAY CHANNEL etc the appropriate device button will light up to show which unit you are currently controlling Remember to aim the remote at the selected VCR Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing Consider VCR1 the recording VCR and VCR2 VT F372A the playback VCR You will play a tape on VCR2 and record it on VCR1 To begin copying Advanced Operations Second VCR Insert the videotape you wish to record in VCR2 Insert a blank or erasable tape with the safety tab intact into VCR1 Press AVX on VCR1 the LINE indicator will display Press REC on VCR1 and press PLAY on VCR2 To monitor the picture as you record VCR1 must be connected to your TV follow instructions in the other VCR s manual Press the VCR TV button on the remote The VCR indicator will light on VCR1 s display and you can view the picture being recorded 62 Advanced Operations Synchro Editing Synchro Editing Tape copying is much easier if you can connect VCR1 and VCR2 with a synchro edit cable This lets you use a single set of controls to govern both VCRs We assume that VCR2 is your model VT F372A This is the playback VCR The other VCR must be a Hitachi and must have a jack labeled EDIT This is the recording VCR You will need to purchase a synchro edit cable You may order by calling 1 800 HITACHI Ask for part number VTCH40S Remember to switch the r
15. properly for recording See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual Make sure you are familiar with the Easy Guide System for on screen programming page 19 and the basics about videocassettes and VCR safety 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 are check into the matter if you are unsure Basic Recording Steps 1 Load the videocassette into the VCR The power comes on automatically when the tape is fully inserted 2 Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with a direct audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 3 Press TAPE SPEED on the remote control to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for longest recording time on a single tape An indicator on the VCR s display shows which speed is active 4 Set the VCR to the channel you want to record from Use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to flip through the channels or use the number buttons to go directly to the channel you want 5 To begin recording press REC and PLAY on the remote control at the same time or REC IRT on the VCR Start r
16. switch stations There may be additional procedures for picking up pay for view or scrambled channels which the cable company will gladly help you with Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups Option 1 All Channels Scrambled 1 Remove the cable company s cable line from the back of your TV Connect it to the IN FROM ANT lower jack on the back of the VCR 2 Using the 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied with your VCR connect either end to the VCR s OUT TO TV upper jack 3 Connect the other end of the 75 ohm cable to the TV in the same place where you removed the cable line CABLE BOX a VCR FROM CABLE Ea i COMPANY ie On A Check all the TV and VCR functions If you don t get all the functions you want precede with Option 2 Option 2 All Channels Unscrambled 1 Remove the cable company s cable line from the back of the cable box that goes to your TV Connect it to the IN FROM ANT lower jack on the back of the VCR 2 Using the 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied with the VCR connect either end to the VCR s OUT TO TV upper jack 3 Connect the other end of the 75 ohm cable to the TV in the same place where you removed the cable line VCR n ot gt aves FROM CABLE eo COMPANY fal O iil Check all the TV and VCR functions If you don t get all the functions you want precede with Option 3 56 Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups 57 Option 3 Some Channels Scrambled This hookup requi
17. the videocassette Put cellophane tape over the tab area or use a videocassette with safety tab intact TV program cannot be viewed or recorded Loose or inappropriate connections between VCR and TV Review hookup directions and make correct firm connections Poor picture quality noise during playback TV channel selector on the proper channel Set TV to channel 3 or 4 as correct for your area Set TV or AUX or VIDEO have a direct video hookup Is TV correctly tuned Fine tune the TV Static lines through the picture Press 1 or 4 button to adjust tracking Noisy picture despite all previous adjustments even when playing different cassettes Have video heads cleaned by a qualified service technician No picture during playback TV set to the correct video viewing channel Set TV to channel 3 or 4 TV cannot be operated by the VCR s remote Is VCR remote control programmed for your TV Follow instructions in Advanced Operations to program the remote to send signals that your TV can recognize Not all TV brands are compatible Is remote control set to control the TV Press the TV device button then press the button corresponding to the TV function you want Care and Servicing Problems 70 Mechanical sounds during Has a loaded cassette been the STOP stopped more than 5 minutes Not
18. timed recording with VCR Plus But you will need to use the A or B switchbox to select whether you will record from the unscrambled or scrambled channels Using VCR Plus to Record a Program Now that your channels are set up you can take advantage of this quick and easy method of delayed recording You will use the on screen Easy Guide System following the basic procedure for delayed recording outlined on page 37 See the section on Recording a Program for recording tips and programming priorities You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System 1 Press GUIDE then press 1 to select VCR PLUS RECORDING and bring up this screen 51 Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording 2 Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode of the program you want to record This code can be up to eight digits If you enter a wrong digit press CLEAR and enter the correct one 3 If you accidentally enter a nonexistent PlusCode the VCR gives you an error message that disappears from the screen in about 10 seconds 4 lf you have entered the correct PlusCode press GUIDE to store the PlusCode in the VCR s memory This brings up another screen 5 Press number buttons 1 2 or 3 to select ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING Important Programming does not take effect unless you select one of these options 6 When the next screen comes up choose between standard or extended tape speed by pressing the TAPE SPEED button
19. you want to include in the system stereo second VCR etc We will guide you through the process But first turn the TV and the VCR around so you are looking at their backs Note the various input and output receptacles their shapes and how they are labeled Then read through the rest of this hookup section before proceeding to an actual hookup DO NOT TURN ON THE POWER YET FOR YOUR SAFETY LEAVE YOUR TV AND VCR UNPLUGGED WHILE HOOKING THEM UP 3 Hook up the Audio Video Signal If your TV is a fairly recent model you probably have both audio and video jacks Look on the back of your TV for three jacks possibly color coded yellow white and red They will be labeled something like IN L and R AUDIO IN or VIDEO IN If you are not sure look at the back of your VCR you will see two sets of these jacks If you have no jacks like these on your TV skip this step and proceed to Step 4 TV with Audio and Video Jacks If you do find all three jacks on your TV you need to purchase a three line audio video cable with bell connectors like this Q A If you find a video jack and only one audio jack your TV is probably monaural You can purchase a two line audio video cable but the three line is handy in case you get a stereo TV later Connect the yellow VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV This direct video input will give you the best picture It will also let you play videos in a picture in pict
20. ECORD PAUSE mode for more than five minutes It is a good idea to not leave your recording deck in RECORD PAUSE for more than five minutes so that this will not happen Correcting an Error in Programming Press the CLEAR button on the remote control Enter the correct programming information About Programmable Edit When editing starts the playback VCR will start playing at a point slightly before the start of the program this is normal It is a good idea to have something recorded before the starting point of the edit because the edit may operate incorrectly if there is an unrecorded section before the start point Advanced Operations Camcorder Copying Tapes From a Camcorder If you would like to copy a video tape shot in your camcorder onto your VCR here s how to do it Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to your VCR see diagram below Camcorder Hookup Illustration Press the AVX button on the VCRs remote control so that the L2 Line indicator appears in the VCR display Press REC IRT on the VCR to start recording Press PLAY on your camcorder to start copying your tape Information on Audio Hookup If your camcorder is only capable of monaural output one audio jack connect it to the AUDIO IN L MONO input on the front of the VCR 66 VCR Care and Servicing The VCR is fairly self servicing but you ll want to keep an eye on a few things as you go In addition you may sometimes have troubles with your VCR We of
21. Must read sections containing important cautions for your family s safety as well as the basic facts you need to use the VCR These sections are highlighted like this in the table of contents Information on the advanced features of your Hitachi VCR We hope you ll take time to learn about these functions since we ve designed them for you But you can use the VCR without reading these sections We want this manual to be a tool for you so we provide two ways to find the information you need A quick index to the basic functions of the VCR which you will use often this page A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly page 4 Get to know your VCR by using this manual and get to know Hitachi We appreciate your business Quick Index To play a tape 27 To record a program 33 To reset the clock and channel selections 22 23 Read This First Instructions in French and Spanish 19 Problem chart 65 Recording a Program 33 Before You Record 33 Basic Recording Steps 33 Recording Tips 34 Using the Instant Recording Timer IRT 35 Setting the VCR to Record Later 36 Reviewing What You Have Programmed 38 Programming Priorities 39 Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus 40 About VCR Plus 40 Channel Setup 40 Using VCR Plus to Record a Program 45 Advanced Operations 48 Controlling Your TV with the VCR s Remote 48 Programming the Remote Control 48 Controlli
22. Setup for First Time Operation 26 Before you use your VCR to watch or record from your TV you need to tell the VCR whether your TV uses cable or antenna input and let it program itself to receive your TV s channels It s also a good idea to set the clock so you can do timed recording later With your TV and VCR hooked up turn them both on and follow these steps using the remote control Initial Setup Options Press GUIDE then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen GUIDE OME INITIAL SETUP 1 ANTENNA CABLE lt ANT gt 2 AUTO CHANNEL SETTING 3 ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL 4 VCR CODING lt VCR1 gt 5 MOVIE RETURN lt ON gt 6 AUDIO PLAYBACK lt HIFI gt 7 STEREO MONO lt STEREO gt 8 SECOND AUDIO lt OFF gt END GUIDE The screen shows the default settings on your VCR The default settings are the ones that are preset at the factory They come up on the VCR every time the power goes out for more than 30 minutes for example during a storm or when you unplug the VCR Look at each item to see if it matches your own setup To change a setting press the button that has the same number as that item This will cycle you through several options When everything is set up as you want press GUIDE again to back out of the Easy Guide System You need to set items 1 and 2 the first time you set your VCR and any time you have a lengthy power outage The rest of the items can be set later as needed Getting Started Initial Setup
23. Shuttle Control on the VCR The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions play pause slow motion double speed and search using one convenient dial ie WAR NORMA u y ka PLAY MODE Mallen 5 w L V PAUSE MODE STOP MODE The button in the center lets you choose PLAY or PAUSE mode The dial also works in the STOP mode As you turn the dial you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion Try using the shuttle to explore backwards and forwards through your next video Basic Operations 36 If noise bars appear on the TV screen during SLOW STILL mode first set the VCR to SLOW mode and then press the TRACKING control buttons 4 or Y on the remote control to minimize the noise bars The noise bars are then eliminated automatically in the STILL mode To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it Using the buttons on the VCR Press PLAY and then REW to search in reverse Press PLAY and then F FWD to search ahead Press PLAY again to return to normal playback Using the SHUTTLE dial on the remote control Press PLAY and turn the dial to the far right or left to search forward and backward Searching with the Time Counter During playback and recording a counter keeps track of how many hours minutes and seconds the tape has run When you first start playback the counter shows briefly
24. Table of Contents HITACHI Video Deck VHS VT F372A Owner s Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features VHS hi fidelity sound in playback Automatic tape head cleaning Up to 8 delayed recording programs Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Cable compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR TV and cable converter All basic playback functions on convenient shuttle control On screen programming guide Multi channel TV sound MTS VCR Plus for easy timed recording VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation HITACHI HOME HITACHI SALES HITACHI HSC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION CANADA INC AMERICA INC OF HAWAII INC 3300 Trans Canada Hwy 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd 3219 Koapaka Street Pointe Claire Quebec Norcross GA 30093 Honolulu HI 96819 H9R1B1 CANADA Tel 404 279 5600 Tel 808 836 3621 Tel 514 697 9150 P4707955 Hitachi Ltd 1993 Printed in Japan KM S N Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit CAUTION RISK
25. When you re familiar with these basic controls proceed to Initial Setup page 20 We ll show you how to program your local channels and set the clock to make your VCR fully functional How the Remote Control Works Pressing a button on the remote control transmits an invisible beam of light infrared to a receiver at the right front of the VCR When using the remote aim the front end toward the VCR and make sure nothing such as a coffee table or your dog is blocking the path of the infrared beam About the Illuminated Buttons Try pressing the remote control s white buttons one at a time As you press one of the three device buttons lights up VCR1 TV or VCR2 This helps you keep track of which 21 Getting Started Controls 22 device you are controlling at the moment Remote Control Illustration Remote Control Buttons POWER Turns the VCR on and off VCR1 TV CATV VCR2 Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of four devices MUTE Turns off the audio until you press MUTE again VOLUME Increase or decrease the audio volume REW Rewinds the videotape PLAY Starts playing a loaded cassette STOP Stops a videocassette from playing recording pausing rewinding or anything it is doing GUIDE Brings up an on screen setup and programming guide the Easy Guide System TAPE SPEED Switches between standard play SP and extended play EP SLOW SPEED Plays back in adjustable slow motion AVX Us
26. amp 2 19 TT Owe I ROM VHF ANT TO VCR Separate UHF and VHF enn ADAPTER antenna wires both 300 ohm flat wire H FROM UHF ANT A A p 1 8 1 fer D EO FROM VHF ANT TO VCR 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm ADAPTER round VHF If you have rabbit ears an antenna on top of your TV you will need an additional adapter and 75 ohm extension to make your leads reach from the antenna to the VCR This connection will work only if you have a strong clear picture on the TV indicating a strong signal Connect the antenna to the adapter and use the cable extension to go from the adapter to the VCR Use the supplied 75 ohm cable to connect the VCR to the TV TO VCR ADAPTER 8 Now continue with the hookup Getting Started 1 Using whichever adapter you have fit your antenna with attach that connector to the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of the VCR 2 Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR connect either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR 3 Use a second adapter to attach the other end of the 75 ohm connector back into the TV where you first disconnected the antenna ADAPTER FROM VCR _ C tow Capabilities With this hookup you should now be able to perform all basic functions provided by this equipment 5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Plug in the TV and VCR power cords to the wall outlet or an appropriate extension cord or surge protector See Important Safeguards for further
27. an be done either on the VCR or with the remote control within 10 seconds Basic Operations Recording 42 Setting the VCR to Record Later With the delayed recording feature you can set this VCR so that it automatically comes on and records programs whenever you like without your being around You can record a program one time only or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once Recording is even easier when you have set up your channels for VCR Plus Learn the basics of delayed recording in this section Then read about VCR Plus beginning on page 40 We suggest you try all the different ways of programming the VCR when you have some leisure time so you can learn how it works That way when an important show is going to be on that you really want to record you ll be confident that your timed recording setup will work 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 Your VCR can record up to 8 programs at different days and times or up to 8 programs on the same day Before You Begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time Date and day of the program Starting time Ending time Channel t
28. and select channel for VCR use Insert the cassette you want to copy into VCR2 Insert a cassette with its safety tab intact into VCR1 Put this VCR in RECORD PAUSE mode and press AVX to put it in LINE mode Programming Your Easy Edit While aiming the remote control at the VCR press the EDIT button on the remote The following menu appears Advanced Operations Synchro Editing 65 Select the start point of the section of the program that you want to copy You can locate the beginning of the program by using the shuttle dial or the PLAY REWIND or FAST FORWARD controls When you have located the start point of your edit press the EDIT button on the remote The current time counter is registered Locate the end point of your edit using the shuttle dial or remote control functions then press EDIT on the remote control The current time counter is registered and you now have the start and end points for your edit Press the EDIT button one more time the program menu will disappear from the screen and EXECUTE will flash The VCR will automatically search to find a point about ten seconds before the beginning of the program section that you want to copy The VCR will then enter the play mode When the START point is reached the word EXECUTE will disappear on the screen to show that your program segment is being copied Putting The Record VCR In Pause Some models of VCR will switch to the STOP mode if they are left in the R
29. ards Place the VCR near your TV but not on top of it For convenience in using the remote control locate them no more than three feet apart If you have an external cable or antenna place the TV and VCR where you have ample cable to hook them up If necessary you can purchase a cable extension and connector If you plan to route your VCR audio through your stereo speakers for better sound reproduction place the VCR near the stereo receiver or have enough long audio cables to make the connections but keep in mind that the electronic signal weakens the further it has to travel 2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use To make your VCR function you ll deal with two basic hookups 1 The audio and video signal lf all you want to do is view a prerecorded videotape on the VCR this three line hookup is the only one you need 2 The radio frequency RF signal from a cable or antenna Make this hookup if you also want to record programs or if you have no audio video connectors on your TV We will show you the simplest hookups first and then present several variations to suit specific needs Be aware that you may need to purchase additional connectors to make the desired hookup These are available at video stores and electronic hardware stores Choose which hookup method to use based on Your TV s capabilities The type of antenna or cable system you have for cable box hookup see Advanced Operations Getting Started Any other devices
30. being able to stop the action and take a closer look or repeat a favorite scene You can view the tape in a variety of modes selected either from the remote control or from the SHUTTLE dial on the VCR Still Playback Pause Press PAUSE to still the tape during play The picture will freeze You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen This is normal After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape If the screen jitters during PAUSE mode use the remote s TRACKING buttons to minimize it To resume play press PAUSE again Frame Advance Basic Operations 35 While in PAUSE mode during playback press F ADV to view the video one frame at a time Press PAUSE to resume play Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the FRAME ADVANCE button The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing Slow Motion To slow the playback speed to exactly the pace you want press PLAY then one of the SLOW SPEED buttons Press minus to slow down press plus to speed up The more times you press the slower or faster the slow motion Use the TRACKING buttons to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen After 5 minutes in slow motion playback the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and the VCR To return to playback at a normal speed press PLAY To stop the tape press STOP Using the
31. buttons One of them may work for you If the TV channel still doesn t change after going through all the button combinations listed it is likely that you will not be able to program this remote control for your TV TV Brands Press TV and This Number Hitachi 1 Zenith Sony Magnavox a A WwW N Sanyo Advanced Operations 54 Gold Star 1 6 Toshiba 7 Gold Star 2 8 NEC 9 RCA 0 Panasonic CHANNEL up arrow Mitsubishi CHANNEL down arrow JVC 100 ENT Sharp 1 LAST CH Sharp 2 DISPLAY Controlling the TV Once programmed the VCR s remote control is ready to control the TV First press TV to change to the TV function mode then press the button of the TV function that you want For example press TV and the CHANNEL up arrow and the TV station will change to the next higher station Press VCR1 or VCR2 on respective mode to operate your VCR with the remote again Be aware that not all of your TV s functions may work even though the remote control is correctly programmed Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups 55 Hooking Up to a Cable Box The cable box brings all the advantages of pay cable but finding a satisfactory hookup can be challenging To sort out what to do we suggest a step by step approach to installation You will need RF TV splitters coaxial cable jumpers and possible RF switches to try various configurations These are not furnished with your VCR because each installation will have diffe
32. ck of books on the coffee table your 2 year old the dog Hold the remote so that it points at the VCR with nothing in the way Set to Wrong Device It may be set to VCR2 when you re trying to control VCR1 To confirm that this is the case try pressing VCR2 and a function button like channel up or down If the remote works now you know that it s set to VCR2 To reset it to VCR1 refer to the on screen Initial Setup options If You Just Want to Watch TV For normal TV viewing you do not need to disconnect the VCR When the TV and VCR are already on press POWER on the remote control The VCR will shut off but the TV will stay on If you are recording on the VCR but want to watch a different channel on the TV press the VCR TV button to switch back and forth between the TV channel and the recording channel Getting Started Controls 24 DISPLAY CHANNEL UP CHANNEL DOWN ws SHUTTLE VCR Controls POWER Turns VCR power on and off STOP EJECT Cancels any videotape action and when pressed a second time ejects tape PLAY Play the loaded videotape SHUTTLE Controls the videocassette s forward and reverse motion with one convenient dial DISPLAY Shows time channel and status indicators CHANNEL Up and down arrows for selecting channels REC IRT To begin recording PAUSE To interrupt play or recording Press again to resume Display Indicators HI FI Tape Playing SAP Second A
33. cording Press PAUSE again to continue recording when you see the commercial is over If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape To Change the Channel Being Recorded Suppose you are recording one program and you remember that something else is on that you would rather record You can change the channel while in the recording mode Press PAUSE to stop the recording temporarily This is necessary because the CHANNEL buttons won t work while you are in recording mode to keep you from accidentally switching the station while recording Change the channel to the one you prefer Press PAUSE to continue recording If you want to leave an index mark where you began recording a different show you need to press STOP instead of PAUSE Then switch stations and press REC to resume recording Basic Operations Recording 41 To Leave Index Marks on the Tape This feature is useful when you are recording several programs on the same tape It helps you quickly find the beginnings of the shows during playback page 32 You create the index mark every time you begin recording by pressing REC To leave an index mark between shows simply press STOP at the end of each show then press REC to record the next show Pressing PAUSE during recording does not leave an index mark During timed recordings the VCR automatically inserts an index mark at the beginning of the recording T
34. d channel using the channel selector on your cable box Cable with a Cable Box and Switchbox Setup This is the right setup if you used Option 3 in the cable box hookups covered in Advanced Operations With that hookup you have an A or B switchbox because you receive Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording 50 Some of your cable channels through a cable box scrambled premium channels and Some of your channels unscrambledq directly through the cable Before you begin you need to know which cable channels you receive through your cable box You also need to know the output channel number for your cable box Usually this is either 03 or 04 but it could be 02 05 or 06 Consult your cable company if you re not sure 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 of Cable no cable box Setup on page 43 to assign all the unscrambled cable channels Be sure to answer NO to the question Is a cable box being used with the VCR for all channels You do not receive all channels through the cable box 2 When you come to one of the channels that you receive through the cable box enter the cable box s output channel number 03 or 04 This will assign the scrambled cable channels For example suppose you receive Home Box Office HBO through the cable box Its cable channel is 2 and its VCR Plus channel code is 33 Your cable box output channel is 4 You would assign HBO like this 3 Press GUIDE to end the setup procedure 4 You are ready to begin
35. d the tape it will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter Notice it moves just past the marker and then back to it Press PLAY to watch the tape from that preselected spot Press DISPLAY to take the counter display off The spot is still in memory until you set a new one or until the tape is ejected Jump Forward or Backward with GO TO Using the time counter you can search for a spot a certain number of minutes before or after your current position on the tape Press STOP if tape is playing and press GO TO INDEX to bring up the Set Go To Time screen GO TO TIME EET WN INDEX AEE NDE Select minutes by pressing buttons 0 to 9 one digit for hours then two digits for minutes If you enter a wrong digit press CLEAR and enter the correct one Then press F FWD if you want to move that many minutes ahead or REW if you want to move that many minutes backward For example say you want to review a scene that began about 2 minutes earlier in a video press 0 0 and 2 to display 0 02 on the screen Then press REW The tape rewinds to the place 2 minutes back from where you began then starts playback automatically from that spot Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX Basic Operations 38 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 recordi
36. d two audio cables the kind with two color coded plugs on each end for left and right audio channels With the power off Connect the right red and left white AUDIO OUT on the VCR to the right and left AUDIO IN on the stereo system Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT on the stereo to the right and left AUDIO IN on the VCR The AUDIO IN left on the front of the VCR handles the left channel or monaural sound If you connect an audio source only to AUDIO IN left both left and right hi fi tracks record as monaural Recording from Your Stereo System With the hookup just shown you can use your VCR to record a custom program of selections from your stereo library The videotape recording will give you excellent stereo quality and a long running tape In this case no video will be recorded so you can do the whole thing without turning on the TV Assemble the selections you want to record on the stereo and insert a blank VHS Advanced Operations Stereo System cassette into the VCR Be sure that HIFI is selected in the Initial Setup screen of the Easy Guide System Press DISPLAY then press 5 on the remote control to select SP or EP The EP setting gives you reasonable quality and a longer tape program Press AVX on the remote control to turn the LINE L1 indicator on Press REC IRT on the VCR and start the stereo playing To stop recording press STOP To play back the recording rewind the tape and press PLAY 60 Ad
37. ecommended 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 location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See example below EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be l
38. ecording at least 10 seconds before the program starts to make sure you catch the beginning frames Basic Operations Recording 40 Recording will start unless the cassette is protected with the safety tab If this tab has been removed the VCR will eject the tape to prevent recording over what is there See About Videocassettes for more about preventing tape erasure Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While Recording To view what you are recording press VCR TV so that the VCR is selected the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR s display You ll want to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you re recording what you think you are To Watch One Program While Recording Another Once you have set the VCR for recording press VCR TV Now you will be viewing through your TV only Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote if it s programmed to control your television see Advanced Operations The recording will continue as set on the VCR If a preset timed recording starts up while you are watching the TV you ll hear the cassette as it clicks on and see the recording indicator light up on the VCR display You can check on the recording by pressing VCR TV again This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR you ll see the program you are recording To Skip Commercials When a commercial comes on that you don t want to record simply press PAUSE on the remote control The VCR will stop re
39. ed for recording from an auxiliary input such as a stereo system GO TO INDEX Used for marking and searching for specific tape locations EJECT Unloads a cassette tape from the VCR LAST CHANNEL Switches to the TV channel you watched previously during the current viewing session CHANNEL Top button switches to the next higher channel bottom button switches to the next lower channel For these to operate you must have preset your channels REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to F FWD Fast forwards the videotape PAUSE STILL Temporarily stops the cassette from recording or playing Press PAUSE again or PLAY to resume F ADV Lets you advance the tape frame by frame CLEAR DISPLAY Used in on screen programming and indexing Getting Started Controls 23 TRACKING Lets you fine tune the picture 0 to 9 Number buttons used in on screen programming Can also be used to change channels Simply press 2 or 3 digits for the channel you want such as 0 and 6 for channel 6 or 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124 VCR TV Switches between viewing through the VCR and not viewing through the VCR LIGHT Illuminates key function buttons for a few seconds When the Remote Doesn t Work Right Check out these possibilities Low Battery If the remote is not working even at close range try putting in two fresh AA batteries Objects in the Way There may be objects between the remote and the VCR for instance a sta
40. eft 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 16 Lightning For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm or when it its 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SERVICE 17 Servicing Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 18 Conditions Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by follow
41. emote control between VCR1 and VCR2 mode depending on which device you are signalling Hookup When VCR1 is Recording Hook up the two VCRs and the TV as shown on page 56 Connect the synchro cable from EDIT on VCR1 to EDIT on VCR2 PLAYBACK VCR Synchro Edit Procedure When VCR1 is Recording Turn the power on to both VCRs and the TV 63 64 Advanced Operations Synchro Editing Insert the cassette you want to copy into VCR2 On VCR2 press PLAY Locate the place on the tape where you want to begin copying then press PAUSE Insert a cassette with its safety tab intact into VCR1 Put this VCR in RECORD PAUSE mode and press AVX to put it in LINE mode Press PAUSE on VCR2 the playback VCR to start the recording Both tapes will start together Press PAUSE again on VCR2 when you want to stop Both VCRs will pause Now fast forward rewind or play the tape in VCR2 to find the next segment you want to copy Put VCR2 into PLAY PAUSE mode and press PAUSE again recording will continue Press the STOP buttons on both VCRs when you are finished This procedure won t leave index marks unless you press STOP then REC between sections recorded more about index marks on page 32 and 35 Programmable Easy Edit Hookup when VCR1 is Recording Hookup the two VCRs and the TV as shown on page 56 Connect the synchro edit cable from EDIT on VCR1 to EDIT on VCR2 see page 59 Turn the power on to both VCRs and the TV
42. fer some suggestions for care to prevent problems ways to troubleshoot and places to contact when you cannot solve the problems yourself Routine Cleaning Head Cleaning The heads are tiny mechanisms in the VCR that pick up the video signal as a videotape passes over them In time a residue of electromagnetic dust builds up on the heads because of contact with the tape This dust interferes with the signal being picked up Your Hitachi VCR automatically cleans the video heads whenever a cassette is loaded or ejected and when a cassette is already inside the VCR when you turn the power off It also self cleans during fast forward and reverse play You will hear a mechanical sound during auto head cleaning Even with the auto head cleaning system dirt can build up on the heads If the picture is blurry during playback or is occasionally interrupted or blanks out try playing different cassettes to see whether you get the same picture problems If the picture problems persist the heads may need to be cleaned professionally Consult your VCR dealer for the name of trained service technician near you Periodic Maintenance Your Hitachi VCR is a precision electro mechanical device which requires professional maintenance after a period of normal use Usually no maintenance other than head cleaning is required during the warranty period unless the VCR is used either heavily or infrequently Defective parts are covered during the warranty period
43. hannels in your area and places them in memory This takes 2 3 minutes You can watch the progress on the VCR s display when the channel numbers stop changing programming is complete Only when the power goes out for more than 24 hours do you need to preset the channels again In some areas channels cannot be switched when CATV1 is selected Then select CATV2 in your Initial Setup screen Getting Started Initial Setup 29 For convenience the TV channel numbers should match those programmed into the VCR If your TV has automatic channel programming set it on the same mode ANT CATV1 or CATV2 and let it reprogram to match the VCR Once channels are preset you can use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to move through the active channels Or you can press the number buttons to move quickly between channels that are far apart Removing Channels You may not want to keep all the stations the auto programmer selects since you may prefer to have only a few favorite channels in the tuner s memory Or you may want to delete from memory a weak or unused channel that the tuner picked up Erased channels cannot be selected by the up and down CHANNEL buttons but can still be selected by using the numbered buttons 0 to 9 and 100 ENT Adding Channels Occasionally the auto programming may skip an active channel because the antenna was pointed in the wrong direction or the channel had a weak signal or was off the air at the time of programming
44. hing is wrong The tape protection mechanism is working Eject the cassette if you are done viewing Otherwise no action is necessary Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada For the location nearest you call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers In the continental U S A DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week 24 hours a day 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 You must state your zip code when calling In Canada QUEBEC 418 681 7719 MONTREAL 514 697 9150 TORONTO 416 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 526 7881 SPECIFICATIONS 71 Technical Specifications Recording Video Cassette Heads Tape Speed Tape Width RF Output RF Input Tuning Range Video Input Video Output Audio Input Audio Output Video Recording S N Horizontal Resolution lines EP Audio Response Audio S N Hi Fi Audio Power Input Power Consumption Cabinet Size Rotary two head helical scan azimuth recording NTSC color EIA standard VHS type 4 video heads 2 for SP 2 for EP 2 hi fi audio heads 1 full track audio video erase head 1 combination head for control track audio erase and record play 3 heads single housing 33 35mm sec SP 16 67mm sec LP playback only 11 12mm sec EP 12 7 mm Channel 3 or 4 UHF VHF 75 ohm VHF LOW CH 2 6 54MHZz 88MHz VHF MID CH A 5 A 1 and A I QOMHz 174MHz CATV VHF HIGH CH 7 13 174MHz 216MHz
45. in the TV screen s upper right corner O O O O O When you want to check the counter during playback there are several ways to do it Pressing DISPLAY will cycle you through the three options Press DISPLAY just once to see the counter mode time and date on the screen for 5 seconds Before the 5 seconds is up press DISPLAY a second time to see just the counter It will stay on the screen Press DISPLAY a third time to to see the counter on the VCR display as well Press DISPLAY a fourth time to end the on screen display The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape The counter changes to 0 00 00 when the tape is ejected Marking with the Time Counter Basic Operations 37 If there is one part of the video that you know you are going to want to return to you can set the time counter to memorize that spot Begin in either STOP or PLAY mode Press DISPLAY twice to show the counter on the TV screen If you want the counter to appear on the VCR s display too press DISPLAY three times Begin recording or playing back a tape Notice the counter remains on the screen At the point that you want to go back to press CLEAR This resets the counter to 0 00 00 Press STOP when you are done recording or playing back the tape Press DISPLAY again and an M will display below the counter on the TV screen This indicates that the counter s memory function is engaged Now when you rewin
46. ing do not enter any number Press CHANNEL up or down to position a nonmatching station next to the Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording 49 arrow 3 If your broadcast channel number is not the same as the VCR Plus channel in your TV listing use the number buttons to assign the broadcast channel to the corresponding VCR Plus channel If you enter a wrong digit press CLEAR and enter the correct one In the example below broadcast channel 38 is assigned to VCR Plus channel 42 4 Repeat step 3 for all channels that need to be assigned 5 Press GUIDE to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with VCR Plus Cable with a Cable Box Setup Use this setup procedure if you receive all channels through a cable box Before you begin you need to know the output channel for your cable box Usually this is either 03 or 04 but it could be 02 through 13 Consult your cable company if you re not sure 1 Press GUIDE then press 4 to select VCR PLUS SETUP 2 Press 2 to answer YES to the question Is a cable box being used with the VCR for all channels You will then see this screen caesar MENTER OUTPUT CHANNEL OF THE CABLE BOX EITHER CHANNEL 03 OR 04 END E 3 Use the number buttons to enter the cable box s output channel 4 Press GUIDE to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with VCR Plus When you set up a delayed recording you will need to selec the desire
47. ing 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 prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition Getting Started Relax Using a VCR is very straightforward This sections explains how to hookup the VCR quick tour of the controls set up for first time operation using on screen menus and videocassette tapes Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi VCR Let s get started Simple Hookups 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR Be sure your chosen location allows for proper ventilation stability and protection from heat and moisture see Important Safegu
48. lat on top of the VCR Tapes will last longer and so will your VCR if you store them properly Remember dust dirt and liquids are enemies of your tapes and VCR To avoid aggravation later apply the labels that come with new tapes On them write notes to yourself about what you recorded Basic Operations Practice starting and stopping a video you ve rented play it through see how it automatically rewinds Get a blank tape and try recording a TV show Then you ll know how to use the VCR when you need to or where in the manual to find the instructions you forgot Let s go Viewing a Videocassette 33 To play Back a Recorded Tape cH3 PLAY oo CH P 1 Insert the cassette arrow side forward into the slot at the front of the VCR The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 using the number buttons on the TV s remote control 3 Press PLAY to start the tape 4 Press STOP to end play Direct Video Input to the TV Normally you would select channel 3 or 4 on the TV to receive a signal from the VCR You can get an even better picture if your TV has an auxiliary video input feature and if the TV and VCR have a direct video to video hookup If this is the case do not select channel 3 or 4 Instead Press the AUX or VIDEO button on the TV s remote control to select the proper input channel for playback To Fine Tune the Picture
49. ng the TV 49 Hooking Up to a Cable Box 50 A Step by Step Approach 50 Integrating Your Stereo System 54 Hookup 54 Recording from Your Stereo System 55 Integrating a Second VCR 56 Hookup 56 To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control 57 Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing 57 Synchro Editing 58 Programmable Easy Edit 60 Copying Tapes from a Camcorder 62 VCR Care and Servicing 63 Routine Cleaning 63 Head Cleaning 63 Periodic Maintenance 63 If the VCR Doesn t Work Right 64 i Read This First IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument But safety is your responsibility too This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions a BA 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
50. ngs that have been set up with indexing You create an INDEX mark every time you press the REC button while recording For more on how this gets recorded see the section on Recording a Program page 33 This VCR s indexing system is based on the VHS Index Search System VISS The new system may not recognize index marks on tapes recorded on older VCRs If the VCR is in PLAY mode press STOP Press GO TO INDEX on the remote control This brings up the Set Go To Time Index Screen Press REW or F FWD to begin the index search The tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected During this search the words SCAN AND PLAY display on the bottom of your screen When the VCR finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot If this is the program you were looking for press PLAY to resume normal playback If this is not the program you want don t press anything After 15 seconds the VCR will move to the next mark and play a part of that program The VCR will continue searching until you press GO TO INDEX or reach the end of the tape When you find the program you want and press PLAY the VCR returns to PLAY mode To stop the index search before an index mark is reached press STOP If there are no index marks on the tape the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end Basic Operations Recording 39 Recording a Program Before you Record The VCR must be hooked up
51. ny special channel setup To find out compare the VCR Plus channels in your TV Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording 48 program guide to your list of channels that you receive at home If any channel numbers don t match follow the steps page 43 to assign your local channel numbers to VCR Plus numbers Cable No Cable Box This is the channel setup to use if your VCR is hooked up directly to cable without a cable box Compare your local TV channel listing to your cable company s channel directory to find channels that need to be assigned to the VCR Plus codes For example Local TV Program Guide Cable Company Channel Directory ase Arts amp Entertainment Channel 34 A amp E Network 39 See Compare CNN Cable News Network 42 Channel 38 CNN Psc Discovery Channel 37 Channel 33 Discovery In the example above none of the cable channels match all of them need to be assigned to VCR Plus channel codes Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus Channels 1 Press GUIDE then press 4 to select VCR PLUS SETUP For Home Antenna Setup You will see the screen as shown below For Cable No Cable Box Setup First the question Is a cable box being used with the VCR for all channels will appear when you press 1 to answer NO you will then see this screen as shown below i 2 A small arrow points to a blank in the CHANNEL column If your broadcast channel number is the same as the VCR Plus channel in your TV list
52. o Record a Second Audio Program SAP Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program such as in a second language If a station broadcasts in SAP the SAP indicator will Display on your TV screen You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option through the Easy Guide System Press GUIDE then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen Press 8 to set the SECOND AUDIO option to ON When this is set the VCR records the second audio program Using the Instant Recording Timer IRT The Instant Recording Timer REC IRT button on the VCR will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting Follow the steps 1 through 5 on Basic Recording Steps on page 33 After the recording has started press the REC IRT button again to indicate the recording time on the display You can set the recording time length which increases by intervals of 30 minutes one hour one and half hours two hours three hours and four hours i e 0 30 1 00 1 30 2 00 3 00 4 00 by continually pressing the REC IRT button While you are recording the time remaining is shown in the display At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will then automatically stop and the VCR will turn itself off To stop recording while in the IRT mode press the POWER button and then press the STOP button this c
53. o be recorded Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact Delayed Recording Steps You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System Press GUIDE then press 2 for DELAYED RECORDING Press number buttons 1 2 or 3 for ONE TIME DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING Follow the flashing instructions on screen to complete the programming The programs are identified by numbers from 1 to 8 Remember to press 0 before single digit channel numbers times and dates for Basic Operations Recording 43 example 0 and 6 for channel 6 After you enter the channel and time the VCR automatically shows the current date or the next date whichever is most logical Leave the date as it comes up or enter new digits for the month and day You can correct any item entered as you go by pressing the CLEAR button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes on the screen Then punch in the correct number Illogical times and dates won t be accepted When everything is set as you want even though some items may still be flashing press GUIDE to program your settings into memory To preset additional recordings repeat these steps Otherwise press GUIDE to return to the regular TV screen Don t forget to load a videocassette to record on Your delayed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR When the power is off the delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the
54. o call your local cable company to start the service 1 If still hooked up to your TV unscrew the round wire from the 75 ohm connector on your television Otherwise take the wire that comes in from the wall 2 Screw this round wire into the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of your VCR 3 Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR slide on either end to the OUT TO Getting Started TV jack on the back of the VCR 4 Connect the other end of the same cable onto the 75 ohm antenna input on your TV where you first disconnected the TV in step 1 N FROM ANTENNA 5 CABLE IM PAN Capabilities With this hookup you should now be able to perform all the basic functions provided by this equipment External or Internal 300 Ohm Antenna If you have either an external or internal rabbit ears antenna rather than cable you may have 300 ohm connectors like these In this case you will need special adapters to make the 75 ohm round wire connection shown below You may already have one on your TV 1 Remove the antenna line from the back of your TV if it is already connected there or take it from where it comes in on the wall 2 Considering the three pictures below determine which adapter you will need to hook it into your VCR If you have Use this adapter Getting Started Zle o r 7 ion FROM ANT TO VCR Single 300 ohm flat wire ADAPTER FROM UHF ANT H ih A
55. o signal is not strong enough for quality reception for example when there is signal drift or noise Hi Fi Sound Choose between hi fi and linear modes depending on your needs Hi Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player Its dynamic range of over 90dB will record either stereo or monaural broadcasts with the highest quality possible Linear sound on the other hand will record monaural sound using the same format as a non hi fi VCR Stereo programs are recorded in hi fi on both the left and right channels and also recorded on the linear track as monaural Getting Started Videotapes 31 About Videocassette Tapes Types The best thing you can do for your VCR is use the best quality tapes available This VCR uses VHS tapes only which are the most common type Look for the VHS mark on new or prerecorded tapes you buy Tapes are marked either T 120 or T 160 which signifies how many minutes of programming they can hold at standard recording speed SP To get the best quality picture record at standard speed But if you want to get more on a tape and are less concerned about the quality set the VCR for extended play EP Tape Capacities at Different Speeds TYPES RECORDING TIME SP EP T 120 120 min 360 min T 160 160 min 480 min You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed You Hitachi VCR does not record at this speed but it can play cassettes that were recorded in LP mode No special set
56. out more than 1 hour When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage the clock display will read Getting Started Initial Setup 28 GUIDE CaD To set the clock press GUIDE then press 6 to bring up the Clock Set screen TIME en MONTH DAY YEAR FILL IN BLINKING SPACE A eg GUIDE Press the number buttons on the remote control to set the current time two digits for the hour and two for the minutes Then press 1 or 2 for AM or PM respectively For example if it is now 2 15 PM press 0 2 1 and 5 for hours and minutes and press 2 for PM Continue pressing buttons to set the date For example if today is July 8 1994 press 0 7 0 8 9 and 4 to get 07 08 94 When you re done press GUIDE twice to return to regular viewing Tips The item to be changed will blink on the screen as you go The clock uses the 12 hour system You set it for AM or PM An illogical time like 13 for the hour or 20 for the month will not be accepted A question mark displays instead of the illogical number If you press the wrong digit exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and recall the screen to enter the correct setup The day of the week is set automatically More About Channel Selections Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 and 125 cable channels CATV 1 125 When you press 2 on the Initial Setup screen the tuner automatically cycles through all available c
57. pable of operating it Once you have programmed the remote you won t have to do it again until you change the batteries 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 don t have to juggle two remotes The remote control is compatible with the fifteen makers of TV s listed below but don t be alarmed if yours is not on our list You may still be able to program the remote for your TV Every TV that comes with a remote control is set up to detect certain infrared signals You need to program the VCR s remote control to send signals that your TV will recognize and respond to Here s what to do Programming the Remote Control Turn the television on any channel is okay 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 page 49 For example if you have an RCA television press TV and 0 at the same time If this button combination sends a signal that matches your TV the channel will change on the TV and you ll know the remote is set to control the television If that button combination does not change the TV channel go through the whole list of button combinations one by one until you find one that does change your TV channel Also if your brand of TV is not listed in the chart try all the number
58. records the entire show then moves on to the show with the next earliest 44 45 Basic Operations Recording starting time ELi 8 01 7 00 100 10 Prog 1 C M ina Prog 3 a Prog 2 Prog 1 Prog 4 To avoid recording only bits and pieces of different overlapping shows review your programming and delete those shows that are not essential Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus About VCR Plus This handy feature makes timed recordings a snap You don t need to enter the specific channel date time or duration of a program All you enter is its PlusCode a number of up to eight digits This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or a daily newspaper Here s a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCodes next to each program i 6391557 auve TV CC t0405 Guns of Dano 1964 Charet Bongos er T e plays a wagon vain gud forced nio a con Ironmabon with old adversanes Derved irom 1 je d the TV senes The Teavets ot Jawne ME NATURE S KINGDOM 60 min 15284 Me Proeters Maria Susan Otwer Zoolog sis locale cagtuled orangutans and ro Time apoeaummate aher basebat lesan run iovests vA CROCK AND CHASE 60 min 5302 In Sm wee NEW NIKE HAMMER 60 min 356325 10 39 GOLDEN GIRLS CC snr 2 PlusCodes 54 os ar Hammersterr T Awang Ife results cl an HIV test Fose Seny Whig nas an ago nrg 72 hours iah iine LACANATy GOSSA kil her frst W DENNIS MILLER
59. rent needs and require different cable lengths Before you begin take a close look at the back of your TV to see where cables are currently connected You may need to reconnect them that way later As an aid to memory use masking tape to label each cable and connection A Step by Step Approach Try the hookups listed as Options 1 through 4 They are based on whether the cable channel signals are scrambled unscrambled or a combination Your cable company can tell you more about this After each hookup power up the VCR and the TV Use the Initial Setup screen page 20 to select option CATV1 or CATV2 Then check out the system using these questions as a guide Does the TV receive the same number of channels as before the installation Does the VCR record all channels Do the VCR and TV remote control functions work Can I record on one channel while watching another Do I receive my pay channels and do all special cable features work If any function does not work or works in an unexpected way hook up everything the way it was when you started and begin again with the next hookup option If you don t have a direct video connection the one using the audio video cable make sure the TV channel is set to 3 or 4 when you play back a tape Consult the cable company or the cable converter manual for assistance in using the VCR with a cable converter You will probably need to set the VCR to channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable converter to
60. res three coaxial jumpers with connectors a 1 into 2 splitter and an A or B switch box 1 Disconnect the cable from the cable box and attach it to the input line of the 1 into 2 splitter 2 Using a coaxial jumper reconnect one of the splitter outputs to the cable box s input that you just freed up 3 Using a second coaxial jumper connect the other splitter output to the A of the A or B switch 4 Using the cable box output line connect the cable box receptacle to the B of the A or B switch 5 Using a third coaxial jumper connect the output of the A or B switch to the input of the VCR 6 Take the coaxial cable that is still connected to the television and hook it to the output of the VCR Some Channels Scrambled Cable Box Hookup This setup lets you switch between the two configurations in Options 1 and 2 Check all the TV and VCR functions If you still don t get the functions you want proceed with Option 4 Option 4 If none of the preceding hookups work check with your cable company You may need to purchase a video switching system from your local electronics or video retailer This will easily handle most hookup problems 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 page 48 Hold down the CATV button
61. 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 followed 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 10 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11 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 r
62. ting is required for playback Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure A safety tab is located on the front left edge of every videotape next to the label Break this tab off if you want to keep a special tape from being erased accidentally Notice this tab is already removed on prerecorded tapes you buy or rent Poke a screwdriver or similar tip into the space behind the tab to break it off Don t worry you can change your mind and record on this tape even after the tab is broken off simply cover the hole with cellophane tape Getting Started Videotapes 32 Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the VCR there is only one right way Most tapes show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR You will feel the VCR take it in When the cassette is all the way in the VCR powers up automatically and a TAPE IN indicator shows on the display It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed To remove the cassette simply press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR lf the tape is playing press STOP EJECT once to stop the tape and a second time to eject it Now you can take the cassette out and put it away Tape Storage Store your videocassettes in their jackets and in an upright position like books in a bookshelf away from any magnetic sources Resist the temptation to leave them lying f
63. udio Program exe Cassette Loaded EP Extended Play REG Recording SP Standard Play aa Rewind STEREO Receiving Stereo Broadcast gt Fast Forward Programmed to Record Ga Playback Later I Pause apb 3 L or L2 Signal Being Received ii gt Slow Motion Play Through Audio Video Input Jacks on Front or VCR VCR Mode Back of Unit Meet Your On Screen Guide Getting Started Controls 25 Your Hitachi VCR has as a special feature called the Easy Guide System This feature guides you through simple setup and programming tasks right on the TV screen With the TV and VCR turned on press GUIDE on the remote control You will see this screen EASTER EDI SP LAY ESPANOL EEG LDE 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 number 8 or 9 for the other language options Now you will do most of your programming and setup by pressing numbers on the remote control which correspond to options presented in this and other on screen menus Instructions are easy to follow and blinking spaces on the screen will show you where your input is needed When you want to leave the Easy Guide System simply press GUIDE several times This will back you out to the normal TV viewing screen If you don t press any button for a while the VCR will switch you back to an earlier screen or to regular TV viewing Getting Started Initial Setup
64. ure feature if your TV has it Then connect the AUDIO OUT jacks red and white on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV left to left right to right This audio hookup will give you better sound than the RF signal hookup because the Getting Started electronic signal won t have to go through a conversion process Plus your VCR has a stereo decoder which your TV might not For big speaker sound you can also use these jacks to connect the VCR to your stereo system page 54 Capabilities The audio and video signal connections are all you need to play back a prerecorded tape If you do not intend to record on your VCR from your antenna cable then you re all hooked up now Otherwise continue with Step 4 which will let you record off TV channels 4 Hook up the RF Signal Look at the back of your TV for a connector that looks like one of these and follow the corresponding hookup option If you have any sort of cable box see the hookup options in Advanced Operations page 50 Simple Antenna Cable 75 Ohm Hookup This is an easy hookup that you can use if your cable or antenna has a 75 ohm round wire connector You will need the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR It looks like this If you have been watching the TV in your home before getting the VCR you will already have a round wire attached to your TV Otherwise look for a cable connection coming in through the wall from outside If you find this connection remember t
65. us channel numbers that you will use in the channel setup procedure Basic Operations VCR Plus Recording 47 YCR Plus Channels EB WITTY ind ae EB WRTV ABC 06 EJ WFYI PBS 20 EJ WXIN Fox 50 Cable TV Aa Arts amp Entertainment a Network 39 Cun Cable News Network 42 63 The Discovery Channel 37 3 If you don t get cable TV make a list of all the broadcast channel numbers you receive on your TV for example channel 4 WTTV Ind channel 20 WFYI PBS 4 If you subscribe to cable TV have your cable company s channel directory handy This should list all the channels as you receive them in your home for example Channel 34 Arts and Entertainment Network Channel 35 Turner Network Television Channel 36 ESPN 5 Now you re ready to assign your local channels to VCR Plus channels in the VCR s memory The way you do this depends on how your VCR is hooked up to the incoming RF signal Decide which hookup you have from the diagrams below and follow the setup instructions for your type of hookup Hint Try several practice recordings after doing your channel setup You should get the same channels as you usually watch at home Home antenna or Cable no cable box FROM ANIE NNA OR CABLE NO CABLE BOX Cable with a cable box CABLE CABLE ii jg Cable with a cable box and splitter Home Antenna If your VCR is connected directly to your home antenna chances are you don t have to do a
66. vanced Operations Second VCR 61 Integrating a Second VCR With another VCR hooked up you can copy videotapes as needed and you can get fancy with multimedia programming For this discussion we refer to the model VT F372A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCR1 Hookup To hook up a second VCR you need A video cord with a single jack on each end and An audio cord with two jacks on each end or A three way cord that has both audio and video jacks Study the back of VCR2 VT F372A to find the two color coded jacks that are labeled IN The yellow jack is for video red and white are for audio Locate similar jacks on VCR1 Then with the power off Connect VIDEO OUT on VCR2 to the yellow VIDEO IN on VCR1 Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks left and right on VCR2 to the AUDIO IN jacks left and right on VCR1 Be sure to match left to left white and right to right red Second VCR Hookup To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control If the second VCR that you ve hooked up is also a Hitachi you can set your remote to operate both VCRs Press GUIDE then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen The default setting on the Initial Setup screen is VCR1 for when you only have one VCR running Press 4 to set VCR CODE to VCR2 Press the VCR2 button on the remote before pressing GUIDE to exit the on screen program With this setting the remote control can now operate both VCRs To switch control from one to the other simply

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