TABLE OF CONTENTS Video ¸Deck MRS ! Hitachi VT-F482A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: VHS hi-fidelity sound in playback Flying erase head for clear joints of frames during audio/video dubbing.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY ......................................................................................................... Read This First ................................................................................................................ IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................................................................................... 4 5 6 Getting Started ..........................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote ..................................................... Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................... Controlling the TV ....................................................................................................... Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) .................................................................... Hooking Up to a 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. _This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore.
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 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.
i lMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS 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. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
i 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.
i Getting Started jacks. yellow, AUDIO VCR - Look on the back of your TV for three jacks - possibly color-coded white and red. They will be labeled something like IN (L and R), IN, or VIDEO IN. (If you are not sure, look at the back of your you will see two sets of these jacks.) If you have no jacks Step 4.
i Getting Started 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.
i Getting Started Separate UHF and VHF antenna wires, both 300 ohm flat wire 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm F_OM VH_ AN'T round VHF If you have "rabbit ears" qan 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.
i Getting Started battery with the plus mark on the remote. TO REMQVE _AI_EPY COVE_' 7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch 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. 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.
:iGetting 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).
:iGetting Started (controls) CLEAR Used in on-screen programming DISPLAY Used in on-screen VOLUME Increase MUTE 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 the videotape. PLAY Starts playing a loaded cassette. PAUSE PAUSE Temporarily stops the cassette again (or PLAY) to resume. V.DUB 58. Used for video dubbing. from recording or playing.
:iGetting Started (controls) It may be this is the or down). reset it to set to VCR2 when you're trying to control VCR1. To confirm that case, try pressing VCR2 and a function button (like channel up If the remote works now, you know that it's set to VCR2. 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.
:iGetting Started (controls) will see this screen: 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.
:iGetting 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.
:iGetting 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.
:iGetting Started (Initial SetuP) 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 8 on the Initial Setup screen, the tuner automatically cycles through all available channels in your area and places them in memory. This takes 2-3 minutes.
:iGetting Started (Initial SetuP) Use the MONO setting when the stereo signal is not strong enough for quality reception (for example, when there is signal drift or noise). Hi-Fi Sound 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.
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.
:iGetting 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 slow motion, double speed, and search - using one convenient dial. The jog feature lets you control the frame by frame picture - using one conventional dial. If the jog or shuttle dial is operated when the key function illuminated, the illumination goes off. buttons are How to use the jog dial You can use the jog dial for only one minute after the shuttle dial is operated or the PAUSE button is pressed to set the VCR to the still play mode.
Basic Operations 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 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.
Basic Operations Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX 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 recordings 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).
:iBasic 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.
:iBasic 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.
:iBasic operationS (ReCOrding) REC/IRT button. While you are recording, the display. the time remaining is shown in At the end of your recording the display will read "0:00"; recording automatically stop and the VCR will turn itself off. will then To stop recording while in the IRT mode, press the POWER button and then press the STOP button (this can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control) within 10 seconds.
:iBasic operationS (ReCOrding) select LINE1 or LINE2 instead of the channel number. 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.
:iBasic operationS (ReCOrding) 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.
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) 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 Channel Channel 34 35 36 Arts and Entertainment Network Turner Network Television 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.
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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.
5 Sanyo Gold Star I 6 Toshiba 7 Gold Star 2 8 NEC 9 RCA 0 Panasonic Mitsubishi CHANNEL CHANNEL JVC (up arrow) (down arrow) 100lENT 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.
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. Position Cable Box Position a remote-controllable cable box on the top of the VCR as shown.
2. Plug in power cords of VCR, "rv, and cable box. You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. Illustration of Hookup If your cable box has audioNideo output jacks, you can also connect the audioNideo output of the cable box and the audiolvideo 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. Connect Hookup (Cable Box to unscramble only pay channels) as shown.
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.
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-F482A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCRI. 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-F482A) to find the two color-coded jacks that are labeled IN.
Audio dubbing is a procedure whereby you can replace sections of the linear audio track on your tape with new audio information. During audio dubbing the video section and the Hi-Fi audio section will not be disturbed, only the linear audio track. (see page 24 "Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback" for more information) The new audio information can come from either a receiver, la microphone, or any device that can generate a audio signal.
* When an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO INjacks, new audio signals can be recorded on the Hi-Fi tracks. To begin dubbing First connect the video source (camcorder, VCR, etc.) to the input jacks on the front of your VT-F482A. (see example on page 58) Press the AVX button (located on the remote control) to select L2 (line 2) which appears in the VCR's channel display. Find the place on the tape which will become the start point for your video dub.
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 VCR. is your model VT-F482A. This is the playback 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.
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 REClIRT 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 input on the front of the VCR.
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.
qualified service personnel. Format: Video Signal System: RecordlPlayback System: VHS NTSC color EIA standard Video: 4 heads Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record I playback system Tape Speed: (playback only) 33.35mm I sec (SP), 16.67mm I sec (LP) 11.