TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI i Video Deck VT-F382A 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 and TV All basic playback functions on convenient shuttle control On-screen programming guide Multi-channel TV s
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY ......................................................................................................... Read This First ................................................................................................................ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................................................................................... 4 5 6 Getting Started ..........................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................... Controlling the TV ....................................................................................................... Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) .................................................................... Hooking Up to a Cable Box .................................................................................. Position Cable Box ..........................
FOR YOURSAFETY 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. 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.
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 # 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.
i lMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 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.
i lMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 7 Power Cord Protection -- Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating.
i lMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 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.
i lMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 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.
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. 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.
Getting Started 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.) ¢= [ N If you have no jacks Step 4.
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 to 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.
Getting Started Separate UHF and VHF i &OA_!E_ antenna wires, both 300 ohm flat wire 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.
Getting Started 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 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. 4 L.
Getting Started (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, there are some controls on the VCR that will come in handy too. but When you're familiar with these basic controls, proceed to Initial Setup (page 20).
Getting Started (controls) CLEAR Used in on-screen DISPLAY Used in on-screen VOLUME Increase MUTE programming and indexing. programming or decrease and indexing. the audio volume. Turns off the audio until you press MUTE again. REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to. REW Rewinds PLAY Starts playing a loaded cassette. PAUSE PAUSE the videotape. Temporarily stops the cassette again (or PLAY) to resume. from recording or playing.
Getting Started (controls) 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 VCRiTV button to switch back and forth between the TV channel and the recording channel. VCR Controls POWER Turns VCR power on and off. STOP/EJECT Cancels time, ejects tape.
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 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.
Getting Started (Initial SetuP) 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.
Getting Started (Initial SetuP) are and . 5 STEREO/MONO Press 5 to control how the audio signal is recorded Options are and . 6 SAP Press 6 when you are ready to record a second are and . 7 CABLE and sent to the TV. audio program. Options BOX SET Press 7 to set up your cable box if you receive all channels cable box. through a 8 AUTO CHANNEL SET Press 8 to automatically program the VCR to receive all the channels come in on your antenna or cable.
Getting Started (Initial SetuP) 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.
Getting Started (Initial SetuP) station that broadcasts stereo sound. When a TV channel stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen. STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for and mono broadcasts. It is also necessary for recording a program (SAP). When you select MONO, sound is recorded as mono even channel broadcasts in stereo.
Getting Started (Videotapes) 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) RJQH_ Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. will feel the VCR take it in. You 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. (If the tape is playing, press STOP/EJECT once to stop the tape and a second time to eject it.
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 .t To play Back a Recorded Tape 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.
Basic Operations The above functions always work when you are viewing even if the display, as shown, is not displayed. Rewinding a videocassette 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.
Basic Operations press STOP. Using the Shuttle Control on the remote control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions - play, pause, slow motion, double speed, and search - using one convenient dial. The button in the center lets you choose PLAY or PAUSE 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 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 the tape. The counter changes to 0:00:00 when the tape is ejected.
Basic Operations 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 DISPLAY. This brings up the Set Go-To Time/Index Screen. Press 7 for rewind or 9 for forward 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.
Basic operationS (Recording) Before you Record The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. Hookups at the beginning of this manual. Copyright Infringement See the Simple 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.
Basic operationS (Recording) clicks on and see the recording indicator light up on the VCR display. You can check on the recording by pressing VCRiTV 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 recording. Press PAUSE again to continue recording when you see the commercial is over.
Basic operationS (Recording) 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 automatically stop and the VCR will turn itself off.
Basic operationS (Recording) 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. If you want to record from external equipment, press AVX button to select LINE1 or LINE2 instead of the channel number.
Basic Operati°ns(Rec°rding) If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin. Reviewing What You Have Programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset, and if you need to, clear out any of the programs. Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete, but daily and weekly settings must be cleared out manually.
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 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) 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.
Basic Operations (VCR Plus 4- Recording) _sc_ve_ In the example to be assigned _ann_ 37 C_n_] above none of the cable channels to VCR Plus+ channel codes. 33 Di_l_ve_ match, all of them need Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus+ Channels For Home Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box) Setup 1. Press GUIDE, then press 4 to select VCR PLUS SETUP. You will see the screen as shown below. 2. A small arrow points to a blank "--" in the Channel column.
Basic operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 5. Turn on your cable box and tune it to channel 02. 6. Enter the output channel of your cable box by pressing remote. For example, press 0 3 for channel 3. a number on the 7. Press GUIDE to enter the output channel of your cable box. You will then see this screen. 8. Press GUIDE to display the CABLE BOX TYPE message on the TV screen. 9. Enter your cable box type from the chart below by pressing two numbers. 10. Press GUIDE to enter your cable box type.
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) the codes. Try entering all code numbers (00 - 52). Press CLEAR on remote to change incorrect entries. If none of the codes work, press GUIDE several times to quit. The VCR will not control your cable box. However, the output channel of the cable box has been set. Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record some time before the recording is to begin.
Basic Operations (VCR Ptus + Recording) 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 5 button. 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.) 7.
AdVanced Operations 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. Compatibility The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions, but will not work 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 incapable of operating it.
AdVanced Operations Sanyo 5 Gold Star 1 6 Toshiba 7 Gold Star 2 8 NEC 9 RCA 0 Panasonic Mitsubishi CHANNEL CHANNEL JVC Sharp (up arrow) (down arrow) 100lENT 1 LAST CH Sharp 2 Controlling DISPLAY 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.
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) 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. 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.
AdVanced Operations(Cable Box HookUps) 2. Plug in power cords of VCR, "IV, and cable box. You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. Illustration of Hookup If your cable box has audio/video output jacks, you can also connect the audio/video output of the cable box and the audio/video input of the VCR. With this connection, press the AVX button to select L1 as the output channel of the cable box (see page 44). C. Advanced 1.
AdVanced Operations(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.
Advanced Operations (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-F382A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCR1.
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-F382A. 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. Ask for part number VTCH40S.
AdVanced Operations (synchro Editing) 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). Putting The Record VCR in Pause Some models of VCR will switch to the "STOP" mode if they are left in the RECORD/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.
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 offer some suggestions for care to prevent problems, ways to troubleshoot, and places to contact when you cannot solve the problems yourself. 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 qualified service personnel. Format: Video Signal System: Record/Playback System: VHS NTSC color EIA standard Video: 4 heads Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record / playback system Tape Speed: (playback only) RF Input: Tuner: cable channels) 33.35mm Weight: Storage Temperature: Operating Temperature: Accessories: / sec (LP) 11.
Care and Servicing (Problems) Often Encountered PROBLEM Problems THINGS TO CHECK SOLUTION NO POWER POWER CORD PLUGGED IN? CONNECT THE POWER CORD TO AC OUTLET DELAYED RECORDING PROGRAM SET TO THE CORRECT CHANNEL? RESET THE DELAYED RECORDING. IF USING VCR PLUS+, CHECK DOES NOT WORK THE CHANNEL SETUP.
Care and Servicing (Problems) 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.