TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI VIDEO DECK VT-MX4410A Owner's manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: • Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System • Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish • Infrared remote control • Real time tape counter • 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call • Auto power on and off system • Auto counter reset • Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached • Direct Button Ope
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................2 CAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.....................................................................................................6 PRECAUTIONS.......................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS TIME SEARCH ....................................................................................................................................................................46 RECORDING............................................................................................................................48 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM ................................................................................................
CAUTIONS CAUTIONS WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1 Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2 Retain Instructions-- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4 Follow Instructions -- All operating and use instructions should be followed.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS servicing to qualified service personnel. 19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS LOCATION For safe operation and optimum performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. • Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.
PRECAUTIONS or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made. IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws.
FEATURES FEATURES • Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System-Rotary 4-heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback. • Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish • Infrared remote control • Real time tape counter-This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
FEATURES • Blank Search- Lets you search and confirm the contents of the recorded program(s) using the index mark. • Index Search- Lets you index the start of a recording. • Slow Motion- You can view the video program at a slower than normal playback speed. Slow speed can be controlled by pressing F.FWD button (faster) or REW button (slower). A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused.
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place.
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION 2) Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment. 3) Store the cassette in its case as shown. ERASE PREVENTION You can prevent accidental erasing of a recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette. If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with a plastic tape.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: • We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control. –VCR FRONT PANEL– –REMOTE CONTROL – 1. Cassette Compartment 2.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS forward during playback. (Forward Search) button- When setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input. Press to determine the setting modes from the on screen menu. Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset. (only on the remote control) 6. POWER button- Press to turn VCR on and off. Press to activate timer recording. 7.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS remote control) 15. QUICK-FIND button- Quick Find mode. For more information, please read page 21. (only on the remote control) 16. TIME SEARCH button- Time Search mode. For more information, please read page 20. (only on the remote control) 17. INDEX SEARCH- Index Search mode.For more information, please read page 21. (only on the remote control) 18. PAUSE button- Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback.
PREPARATION FOR USE PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections, see the following drawings. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons. (You may need additional accessories which are not supplied). 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV. 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT.IN (Top jack) of your VCR. 3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT.
PREPARATION FOR USE You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 22. Continued on the next page. Fig. 3: VHF/UHF Separate Antenna You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 22. Fig.
PREPARATION FOR USE You can ONLY record and view the SAME channel when using this connection. There are no exceptions. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. Note: Channel memory programming is NOT needed when using this connection. RECORDING HINTS 1) Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. 2) Turn on the TV and Cable Box. 3) Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box. 4) Set the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4.
PREPARATION FOR USE You can record a scrambled channel while viewing another. RECORDING HINTS 1) Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. 2) Turn on the TV and Cable Box. 3) Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box. 4) Set the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4. 5) Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel set on the TV and VCR. 6) Press the REC button. For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING, the VCR must stay on channel 3 or 4 at step [9] on page 25.
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PREPARATION FOR USE Fig. 6: This connection is good only if none of your channels are scrambled. You can record one channel while viewing another. Scrambled channels can not be recorded with this connection. RECORDING HINTS 1) Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. 2) Turn on the TV and Cable Box. 3) Set the channel to be recorded on the VCR. 4) Set the TV and Cable Box to channel 3 or 4. 5) Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel set on the TV.
PREPARATION FOR USE A/V TERMINALS CONNECTING TO INPUT JACKS When you copy a video tape, or watch a program recorded on an another source, use audio/video input jacks on the VCR . USING THE REAR JACK: Fig. 7: USING THE FRONT JACK: You can use the audio and video input jacks on the front panel of the VCR instead of using the jacks on the back. INPUT SELECT OF FRONT OR REAR To use the audio/video input jacks, select the "L1" or "L2" position.
PREPARATION FOR USE CONNECTING TO OUTPUT JACKS If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the audio/video input jacks on back of your TV. Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better picture and sound quality for tape playback. Please see your TV's owner's manual for A/V input connections. Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better picture and sound quality for tape playback.
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SET UP FOR USE SET UP FOR USE You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. You must use the remote control for this procedure. NOTES: • Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12. In this case with your remote, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as located on the back of VCR (CH3 or CH4).
SET UP FOR USE 3 Turn on the VCR Press POWER button to turn on the VCR. Both the POWER indicator and the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR comes on. • Use the remote control for this procedure. 4 Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL" Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL=Spanish" using PLAY/ Then, press the F.FWD/ button. or STOP/ button. LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH ESPAÑOL [ON] Note: This function effects only the language on the screen menu and not the audio source. 5 Begin channel preset Press the F.FWD/ your area.
SET UP FOR USE • The VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels. 6 After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. The TV screen returns to TV mode. CH 01 • If "TUNER SET UP" appears on the TV screen again, check the cable connections. Press the F.FWD/ button once again and the VCR will begin preset again. TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL You can select the desired channel by using CHANNEL pressing the number buttons on the remote control.
SET UP FOR USE • Use the remote control for this procedure. • When the VCR in the Menu mode, the following buttons only work (PLAY/ , F.FWD/ , REW/ , STOP/ , RESET/EXIT , POWER AND MENU). • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. 1 Select "SETTING CLOCK" Press the MENU button. The SETTING CLOCK menu appears.
SET UP FOR USE 3 Select the day Press PLAY/ or STOP/ button repeatedly until your desired day appears. (Example: 1st 01) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 / 01 - - - HOUR MINUTE AM/PM -- : -- -- 4 Select the year Press PLAY/ or STOP/ button repeatedly until the desired year appears. (Example: 1999) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY 03 / 01 YEAR 1999 HOUR MINUTE AM/PM -- : --5 Select the hour Press PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired hour appears.
SET UP FOR USE 03 / 01 MON 1999 HOUR MINUTE AM/PM 05 : - -- 6 Select the minute Press PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired minute appears. (Example: 40) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 / 01 MON 1999 HOUR MINUTE AM/PM 05 : 40 -- 7 Select "AM" or "PM" Press PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "AM" or "PM". (Example: PM) SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03 / 01 MON 1999 HOUR MINUTE AM/PM 05 : 40 PM AM PM 8 Start the clock Press the RESET/EXIT or F.FWD/ button.
SET UP FOR USE correct time. • When unplugging the AC-cord or if there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds, you may have to reset the clock. • If the display shows an abnormal reading or no reading, unplug the power cord for more than 30 seconds. Then plug it back in and reset the clock. TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING 1) Press MENU button until the INITIALIZE menu appears. 2) Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "SETTING CLOCK". Then, press the F.FWD/ button.
SET UP FOR USE CHANNEL SET UP SETTING CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT 3 Select "ADD/DELETE CH" Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "ADD/DELETE CH". Then, press the F.FWD/ button. CHANNEL SET UP AUTO TUNING ADD/DELETE CH 4 Enter the desired channel number Press the number buttons or the PLAY/ number appears. (Example: CH02) or STOP/ button until your desired channel ADD/DELETE CH 02 (TV) 5 Delete it from memory Press the F.FWD/ button or REW/ button so that "DELETE" flashes on the TV screen.
SET UP FOR USE • If you press the F.FWD/ again. button or REW/ button again, the channel is memorized ADD/DELETE CH 02 (TV) -DELETED- ADD/DELETE CH 02 (TV) -MEMORIZED6 Exit the preset mode Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to TV mode. NOTE: To confirm that channel(s) has been deleted or added, press the or button. CHANNEL(CH) CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN Remember: If your cable box or satellite box is connected as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12, you DO NOT have to set up the channels.
SET UP FOR USE CHANNEL SET UP TV [ON] CATV ADD/DELETE CH • The VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels. SELECTING THE LANGUAGE If you want to change the language on the TV screen, follow the steps below: 1) Press the MENU button until the INITIALIZE menu appears. 2) Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "LANGUAGE SELECT". Then, press the F.FWD/ button. 3) Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL=Spanish" by using the PLAY/ or STOP/ button.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK NORMAL PLAYBACK • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. (Back of the VCR) 1 Insert a prerecorded tape Counter mode appears at counter 0:00:00 on the TV screen. If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback automatically. 2 To begin playback Press PLAY button.
PLAYBACK This feature is very useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape. In this mode, the sound will be muted. 1) You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing the F.FWD or REW button. (in the SP / LP / SLP modes) 2) Press it again and the VCR will now search in super high speed. (in the LP / SLP modes only) 3) Press the PLAY button to return to normal speed.
PLAYBACK SLOW MOTION Press the SLOW button to reduce the playback speed. The VCR mutes the sound during slow motion. You can control the speed by pressing the F.FWD button (faster) or the REW button (slower). Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. NOTE: If it is left in the Slow mode for more than five minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode. COUNTER MEMORY Use this feature to memorize the beginning point that you want to return to.
PLAYBACK 4 Begin recording or playback Press the RECORD or PLAY button. Press the STOP button when recording or playback is completed. 5 To activate the Counter Memory Press the REW (or F.FWD) button. The VCR will stop automatically when the counter has returned to approximately 0:00:00. NOTE: The displayed time will not change during blank portions on the tape. TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY Press the COUNTER MEMORY button on the remote control so that the "M" disappears from the TV screen.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK SPECIAL PLAYBACK • Use the remote control for the following procedure. • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. (Back of the VCR) AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK The VCR has the auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button. Make sure to insert a prerecorded tape.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK • The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function if the Auto Repeat mode is set to [ON]. In this case, set the Auto Repeat mode to [OFF]. • To stop playback, press the STOP button. TO EXIT THE AUTO REPEAT MODE Repeat steps [1] to [2]. Then, press the F.FWD/ button. [ON] will then disappear from the menu. Then, press the RESET/EXIT button to return to TV mode. Power failure: If there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds, Auto Repeat Playback will go to off.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK 4 Select "RENTAL" to [ON] Press the F.FWD/ button so that "RENTAL ON" appears. • Once you select the Rental mode, it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR. • To stop playback, press the STOP button. TO EXIT THE RENTAL PLAY MODE Repeat steps [1] to [3]. Then, press the F.FWD/ appears. button so that "RENTAL OFF" Power failure: If there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds, Rental Playback will go to off.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK • The time gap between making the index marks on the tape should be greater than 1 minute for SP recording, 2 minutes for LP recording and 3 minutes for SLP recording. Example: You are watching program number 4 and want to fast forward to program number 7. You must skip three programs. • You can choose the index search mode by pressing the INDEX SEARCH button on the remote control. Then continue with step [3].
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Press REW or F.FWD button. The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning of desired program. Note: Every time an index signal is skipped, the number in the program indicator decreases by one. 5 After Index Search When the preset program is reached, the VCR will start playback automatically. • A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work. • The number of Index Searches can be set up to 20. • This function will not operate in the recording mode.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK TIME SEARCH TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF NEXT PROGRAM Press the QUICK-FIND button on the remote control. TO VIEW AT NORMAL SPEED Press the PLAY button. The Quick-Find is cancelled. • A video cassette must be insert in the VCR for this function to work. • This function will not operate in the recording mode. • When you want to cancel the Quick-Find while in progress, press the STOP button.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until your desired time appears. ("2:50" stands for 2 hours 50 minutes) • The Time Search mode will be cancelled if the procedures are not activated in 30 seconds.. TIME SEARCH 2 : 50 4 Begin Time Search By pressing the REW or F.FWD button, the VCR will rewind or fast forward to the specified point. The time counts down as the searching progresses. 5 After Time Search Playback starts automatically when 0:00 is reached.
RECORDING RECORDING • Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10,11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. • Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place.
RECORDING SP NOTE: If any menu is activated on the TV screen, the REC button on the remote control does not function. Press the RESET/EXIT button to clear the menu. Then, press the REC button. 4 Stop recording Press STOP button when recording is completed. SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to temporarily stop recording. Press PAUSE or REC button to resume recording. Press the PAUSE or REC button to resume recording.
RECORDING To select the channel you want to view at the TV, follow the steps below. NOTE: If you have a cable box or satellite box connected to this VCR, please refer to "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step. 4 Select the TV mode Press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR disappears. 5 Select the channel on the TV Set the TV to the channel you want to watch.
RECORDING RECORDING IRT (Instant Recording Timer) This function enables you to set the recording length simply by pressing the REC/IRT button on the VCR. • Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. • You cannot use the remote control for this function. • Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
RECORDING (SP/SLP). 3 Begin IRT Press REC/IRT button on the VCR as many times as needed. The recording length will be determined by the number of times you press REC/IRT button. Each additional push will increase the recording time by 30 minutes. It can be set for up to 8 hours. IRT (1:30) SP • Recording starts immediately when the REC/IRT button is pressed, whether you are watching the same or a different channel. • When REC/IRT button is pressed 18 times, the VCR returns to the normal recording mode.
TIMER RECORDING TIMER RECORDING AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set seven programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. In the example below, the timer is being set to record: DATE: May 6th, 1999 SETTING TIME: from 7:30PM to 8:30PM CHANNEL: CH16 TAPE SPEED: SP PROGRAM NO: No. 1 • Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS: before continuing.
TIMER RECORDING appears. TIMER PROGRAMMING PROG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DATE START TIME END TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED NOTE: If you have not yet set the clock, "SETTING CLOCK" appears. If so, follow the steps [2] to [8] on page 15. Then, set the timer recording. 2 Select your desired program number (1 ~ 7) Program number which is not set up flashes. Press PLAY/ or STOP/ button until your desired program number appears. (Example: 1) Then, press the F.FWD/ button.
TIMER RECORDING PROGRAM NUMBER 1 ONCE DAILY WEEKLY For daily recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel from Monday through Friday. Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "DAILY", and then, press the F.FWD/ button. PROGRAM NUMBER 1 ONCE DAILY WEEKLY For weekly recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week. (Example: every Monday on channel 7 at 5:00PM) Press PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "WEEKLY", and then press the s F.
TIMER RECORDING First, press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired month appears. (Example: "05" for May) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. Next, press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired day appears, and then press the F.FWD/ button. (Example: "06" for 6th) ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 / 06 START TIME- - : - END TIME - - : - CHANNEL - REC SPEED - - THU --- 5 Set tr Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired hour appears. (Example: 07) Then, press the F.FWD/ button.
TIMER RECORDING 7S t the end hour button until the desired hour appears. (Example: 08) Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ Then, press the F.FWD/ button. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 / 06 START TIME07 : 30 END TIME 08 : - CHANNEL - REC SPEED - AM PM THU PM -- 8 Set the end minute Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired minute appears. (Example: 30) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. button to point to "AM" or "PM". (Example: PM) Next, press the PLAY/ or STOP/ Then, press the F.FWD/ button.
TIMER RECORDING PM 9 Set the channel number Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired channel number appears. (Example: 16) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05 / 06 START TIME07 : 30 END TIME 08 : 30 CHANNEL 16 REC SPEED - - THU PM PM • Remember refer to "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" on pages 11 and 12 if you have a cable box or satellite box before setting the channel number.
TIMER RECORDING REC SPEED SP SP SLP 11 Finish setting the program Press the F.FWD/ button. Program 1 is now completed. • To set another program, repeat steps [2] to [11]. • Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to original mode. 12 Set the timer Press the POWER button to turn off. The Timer indicator on the VCR comes on. • Please see "HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING" for more information.
TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION To shift the time schedule of a One Time Program. 1) Turn the power on. Then, press the MENU button. 2) Select the program number which you want to shift forward using the PLAY/ or STOP/ button. The details of the selected program appears on the TV screen. 3) Press the REC button on the remote control when a program number is blinking. Each additional push will shift forward the start/end time for recording by 10 minutes.
TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION NOTE: The STOP button on the remote control will not function in Automatic Timer Recording mode. TO CANCEL OR CHECK THE START/END TIME 1) Turn the power on. Then press the MENU button. 2) Select the program number which you want to check using the PLAY/ button. The details of the selected program appears on the TV screen. You may cancel the entire program by pressing the REW/ button. 3) Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to original mode.
TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION AUTO RETURN If you choose auto return to [AUTO] from the menu, when the timer recordings finish, the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded programs(s). Make sure...If there are any remaining timer programs Once, Daily & Weekly, this function will not occur. 1 Select "VCR SET UP" Press the MENU button repeatedly so that the VCR SET UP menu appears.
TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION 4 Exit the Auto Return mode Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to original mode. NOTE: To exit the auto return programming, repeat steps [1] to [2]. Then, press F.FWD/ button. [AUTO] will then disappear from the menu. Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to TV mode. WATCH THE RECORDED PROGRAM Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR. Then, press the PLAY button.
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE COPYING A VIDEO TAPE You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment. Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. Connect the editing (recording) VCR (this unit), source (playing) VCR (another VCR) and your TV using the following diagram. NOTE: • You can use the audio and video input jacks on the front panel of the editing (recording) VCR instead of using the jacks on the back. Fig.
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE with A/V outputs in place of the playback VCR. • If video or color fades in and out you may be copying a copy guarded video tape. TO MONITOR THE RECORDING 1) Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. (Back of the VCR) 2) Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control on the editing (recording) VCR so that the VCR/TV indicator on the VCR comes on.
ON SCREEN DISPLAY ON SCREEN DISPLAY NOTE: VCR power and the VCR/TV indicator must be on. • To check the Count, Clock and Channel number, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Each time you press the DISPLAY button, TV screen will change as shown below. • It is normal for the status display (STOP, PLAY, etc.) and the tape speed display (SP, LP (playback only, or SLP) to disappear after 5 seconds.
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER • This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change during blank portions on the tape.) • The "–" indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than "0:00:00" on the tape counter. – 0:00:12 AUTO REWIND When the end of a tape is reached during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem. PROBLEM No power. CORRECTIVE ACTION • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet. . • Make sure the power is turned on. Timer recording is • Make sure the timer recording is set correctly. not possible. . • Make sure the power is off.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICING Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to our Hitachi Authorized Service Center for servicing. CABINET CLEANING • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry. • Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the VCR.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS Video Signal System: NTSC color EIA standard Record/Playback System: Video: 4 heads Tape Speed: 33.35mm/sec (SP), 16.67mm/sec (LP)(Playback Only), 11.12mm/sec (SLP) RF Input: UHF/VHF 75 ohm Tuner: 181 channel tuning ability *(125 cable channels) Type: Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input: AC120V 60Hz Power Consumption: 14 W nominal Cabinet Size: 14-1/4" (W) x 3-5/8" (H) x 9-1/16" (D) 36.0cm (W) x 9.2cm (H) x 23.0cm (D) Weight: 5.
CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS If you subscribe to cable TV, the channels are displayed as 1-125. Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter-number combinations. Please check with your local cable company. The following is a chart of common cable channel designations.
CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS CATV W+65 W+72 W+79 W+66 W+73 W+67 W+74 channel VCR Display 106 107 108 109 110 120 CATV W+80 W+81 W+82 channel VCR Display 121 122 123 124 125 W+68 W+75 W+69 W+76 W+70 W+77 W+71 W+78 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 W+83 119 W+84 72