HITACHIVHS Video Deck VT-M272A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: • Up to 8 delayed recording programs • Auto tracking for improved picture in playback • Cable-compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner • Remote control for use with your VCR, TV, and cable converter • All basic playback functions on the VCR • On-screen graphic programming guide • Front Audio and Video Jacks • Head Cleaning • VCR Plus+* for easy timed recording * VCR
FOR YOUR SAFETY................................................................................................................................. 4 READ THIS FIRST .................................................................................................................................... 6 • Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................... 7 Getting Started...........................................
To Find Specific Sections on a Tape............................................................................................... 35 Basic Operations (Recording) ................................................................................................................... 39 • Recording a Program ...................................................................................................................... 39 Before you Record ....................................................................
FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 your unit. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.
FOR YOUR SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND FULLY INSERT PLUG. 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.
READ THIS FIRST READ THIS FIRST 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: • "Must read" sections containing important cautions for your family's safety, as well as the basic facts you need to use the VCR.
• Table of Contents • Table of Contents • = "Must Read" Sections for First Time Operation Getting Started, 6 Important Safeguards, 6 Simple Hookups, 8 • 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR, 8 • 2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use, 8 • 3 Hook Up the Audio/Video Signal, 9 • 4 Hook Up the RF Signal, 10 • 5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply, 13 • 6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control, 13 • 7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch, 13 Quick Tour of the Controls, 14 • Remote Control Buttons, 15 • When the Re
• Table of Contents Recording a Program, 30 • Before You Record, 30 • Basic Recording Steps, 30 Recording Tips, 31 Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT), 32 Setting the VCR to Record Later, 32 Reviewing What You Have Programmed, 34 Programming Priorities, 35 Easy delayed recording with VCR Plus+, 36 • About VCR Plus+, 36 • Channel Setup, 36 • Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program, 41 Advanced Operations, 44 Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote, 44 Programming the Remote Control, 44 Controlling the TV,
Getting Started Getting Started This section explains safety rules, how to hookup, quick tour of the controls, set up for first-time operation using on-screen menus, Videocassette tapes. Let's get started. • 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.
Getting Started 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 a risk of fire or electric shock.
Getting Started accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel. 10 Water and Moisture - Do not use this video product near water - for example, near a bath, tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Getting Started 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.
Getting Started prevent fire, electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Checks - 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 (Hookups) Getting Started (Hookups) • 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 Safeguards). • Place the VCR near your TV but not on top of it. For convenience in using the remote control, locate them no more then 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.
Getting Started (Hookups) 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 at the back of your TV for two jacks - possibly color-coded yellow and white. They will be labeled 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.
Getting Started (Hookups) in Advanced Operations (page 44). 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: (Refer to page 11 for 300 ohm UHF connection to TV and antenna.
Getting Started (Hookups) 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 (not provided with VCR) to make the 75 ohm round wire connections shown below. (You may already have one on your TV.) 1.
Getting Started (Hookups) 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm 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.
Getting Started (Hookups) 6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control requires two fresh "AA" batteries. On the back of the remote, a plastic cover pushes 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 When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV an either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel.
Getting Started (Controls) Getting Started (Controls) • Quick Tour of the Controls Study these pictures carefully to learn about the buttons and controls that you'll need for daily 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.
Getting Started (Controls) Remote Control Buttons Illustration of remote 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 (TO CONTROL TV) Turns off the audio until you press Mute again. VOLUME Increase or decrease the audio volume and plays back in adjustable slow motion. REW Rewinds the videotape. PLAY Starts playing a loaded videocassette.
Getting Started (Controls) 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 Used for recording from an auxiliary input such as a stereo system. GO-TO/INDEX Used for marking and searching for specific tape locations. LIGHT Illuminates key function buttons for a few seconds. EJECT Unloads a cassette tape from the VCR.
Getting Started (Controls) 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. 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.
Getting Started (Controls) POWER Turns VCR power on and off. STOP/EJECT Cancels any videotape action, and when pressed a second time, ejects tape. PLAY Plays the loaded videotape. DISPLAY Shows time, channel, and status indicators. CHANNEL Up and down arrows for selecting channels. REC/IRT To begin recording. F.FWD Controls the videotape's forward motion. REW Controls the videotape's rewind motion. VIDEO IN Receives video signal from a video camera or another VCR.
Getting Started (Controls) 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 numbers 8 or 9 for the other language options. 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.
Getting Started (Initial Setup) Getting Started (Initial Setup) • Setup for First-Time Operation 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 recordings later. With your TV and VCR hooked up, turn them both on and follow these steps using the remote control.
Getting Started (Initial Setup) Here are what the options mean: 1 ANTENNA/CABLE Press 1 to select the type of receiving setup you have: Internal or external antenna Ordinary cable 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.
Getting Started (Initial Setup) 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 DECEMBER 25, 1993, press 1, 2, 2, 5, 9, and 3 to get 12/25/93. When you're done, press GUIDE twice to return to regular viewing.
Getting Started (Initial Setup) 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.
Getting Started (Videotapes) Getting Started (Videotapes) • 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.
Getting Started (Videotapes) 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 LCD display. It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed.
Getting Started (Videotapes) bookshelf) away from any magnetic sources. Resist the temptation to leave them lying flat 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 tape. On them, write notes to yourself about what you recorded.
Basic Operations 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 To Play Back a Recorded Tape 1. Insert the cassette, arrow-side forward, into the slot at the front of the VCR.
Basic Operations Manual Tracking Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment. You can do this with the remote control. Press VCR1 or VCR2 on respective mode, then press either of the TRACKING buttons (down or up arrows) until picture clears up. After operating the tracking manually, eject the tape and re-insert it to reactivate auto tracking. Rewinding the Tape When you are done watching a video, you can rewind the tape automatically or manually.
Basic Operations Still Playback (Pause) Press PAUSE to still the tape during play. The picture will "freeze". After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. If the screen jitters during PAUSE, use the remote's TRACKING buttons to minimize it. (See manual Tracking) To resume play, press PLAY or PAUSE again. Frame Advance While in PAUSE mode during playback, press F.ADV to view the video one frame at a time. Press PAUSE to resume play.
Basic Operations and seconds the tape has run. When you first start playback, the counter shows briefly in the TV screen's upper right corner. When you want to check the counter during playback, there are several ways to do it. Pressing DISPLAY on the remote control 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 are up, press DISPLAY a second time to see just the counter.
Basic Operations Press STOP, if tape is playing, and press INDEX to bring up the Set Go-To Time screen: Select minutes by pressing buttons 0 to 9 - one digit for hours, then two digits for minutes. 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.
Basic Operations • 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 INDEX again or PLAY reach the end of the tape. When you find the program you want and press INDEX and the VCR returns to PLAY mode. To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press STOP.
Basic Operations (Recording) Basic Operations (Recording) • Recording a Program Before you Record • The VCR must be hooked up 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 18) and the basics about videocassettes and VCR safety. Copyright Infringement Warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted.
Basic Operations (Recording) Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While Recording To view what you are recording, press VCR/TV on the remote control 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 want. To Watch One Program While Recording Another Once you have set the VCR for recording, press VCR/TV on the remote control. Now, you will be viewing through your TV only.
Basic Operations (Recording) remote control at the same time or REC/IRT 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. Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) The Instant Recording Timer (REC/IRT button onthe VCR) will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer.
Basic Operations (Recording) 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 to be recorded • Blank or erasable videocassette (safety tab intact) Delayed Recording Steps You can set up the delayed recording using the on-screen Easy Guide System. • Press GUIDE, then press 2 for DELAYED RECORDING.
Basic Operations (Recording) To Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress Press POWER and then immediately - within 10 seconds - press the STOP (STOP/EJECT) button (use the 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 scheduledduring that time. Luckily you have just purchased this Hitachi VCR.
Basic Operations (Recording) 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 your VCR 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.
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 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.
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 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.
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) Home Antenna If your VCR is connected directly to your home antenna, chances are you don't have to do any special channel setup. To find out, compare the VCR Plus+ channels in your TV program guide to your list of channels that you receive at home. If any channel numbers don't match, follow the steps (page 39) to assign your local channel numbers to VCR Plus+ numbers.
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) channel number is the same as the VCR Plus+ channel in your TV listing, do not enter any number. Press CHANNEL up or down to position a nonmatching station next to the 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. In the example below broadcast channel #38 is assigned to VCR Plus+ channel #42. 4.
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 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: Some of your cable channels through a cable box (scrambled premium channels), and Some of your channels (unscrambled) directly through the cable Before you begin, you need to know which cable channels you receive through your cable box.
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. Do not enter a zero at the beginning of a code -- the VCR will not accept it. 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.
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 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.
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) 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 and cable converters, but will not work with every one made.
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) of button combinations one by one until you find one that does change your TV channel. Also, if your brand of TV is not listed in the chart, try all the number buttons. One of them may work for you. If the TV channel still doesn't change after going through all the button combinations listed, it is likely that you will not be able to program this remote control for your TV.
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) • Press VCR1 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) Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) • 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.
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) 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 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. Option 1--All Channels Scrambled 1. Remove the cable company's cable line from the back of your TV.
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) Check all the TV and VCR functions. If you don't get all the functions you want, proceed with Option 3. Option 3--Some Channels Scrambled This hookup requires 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.
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) 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.
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) Advanced Operations (Second VCR) • 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 VTM272A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCR1.
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) • Insert the prerecorded videotape 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/IRT on VCR1, and press PLAY on VCR2. To monitor the picture as you record, VCR1 must be connected to your TV. The VCR indicator will light on VCR1's display and you can view the picture being recorded.
VCR Care and Servicing VCR Care and Servicing You are advised to keep an eye on a few things as you go. In addition, you may sometimes have troubles with your VCR. We offer 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.
VCR Care and Servicing 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.
Care and Servicing (Problems) Care and Servicing (Problems) OFTEN ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK No Power Power cord plugged in? Delayed recording does not work. Program set to the correct channel? Program time and date set correctly? VCR power turned off? Does not record when you press REC and PLAY at the same time/ Safety tab removed from the videocassette TV program cannot be viewed or recorded.
Care and Servicing (Problems) Mechanical sounds during the STOP Has a loaded cassette been stopped more than 5 minutes? Nothing 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.
Specifications Specifications • 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: Power Input: Power Consumption: Cabinet Size: Weight: Accessories: 65 Rotary two-head helical scan azimuth recording NTSC color EIA standard VHS type 4 video heads: 2 for SP, 2 for EP 1 full track audio/video erase head
Specifications Accessory part numbers shown are for USA only. For information about how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. ice.