HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT-UX615A Owner's manual Using these quality features: • The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode* number. *VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
FOR YOUR SAFETY................................................................................................................................. 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 6 CUSTOMER CONTROLS ....................................................................................................................... 10 VCR Customer Controls ................................................................
To playback a recorded tape ............................................................................................................ 40 Rewinding the tape............................................................................................................................. 40 Rewinding the tape............................................................................................................................. 41 To remove noise from the picture .............................................
Problem guide ..................................................................................................................................... 81 Maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 81 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................... 83 Technical specifcations ..................................................
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 of your unit. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See example below.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
CUSTOMER CONTROLS CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls Item No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Function Page Infrared transmitter 25 POWER button 2 EJECT button Cassette compartment STOP button 23 Shuttle ring 33 PLAY/STILL button 30 REC/IRT button 38 CHANNEL(channel up/down)/ TRACKING buttons 29 Infrared receiver 8 REC indicator AUDIO IN (L), (R) jacks 52 VIDEO IN jack 52 ANT.
CUSTOMER CONTROLS 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 VCR Display AM/PM indicators 18 Time, 17 Tape counter, Tape remaining or 35 VCR mode indicator 28 PLAY - playback 28 SRCH - double-speed play 31 and visual search ["-" appears during reverse direction viewing] SLOW - slow play 31 REW - rewind FF - fast forward STILL - play pause and frame advance 30 REM (tape remaining time) indicator 35 VCR, operate mode Audio indicators - record (flashes during record pause) Tape speed SP/EP 37 Delayed recording indicator
CUSTOMER CONTROLS 29 VIDEO OUT Jack 30 AUDIO OUT (l) (r ) jacks Remote Control Customer Controls Item No.
CUSTOMER CONTROLS 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 button 42 VCR, CAM (camcorder)*, TV - device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices 8 VOL button - increase or decrease the audio volume REC - record button 38 REW button - fast rewind or search 28 PLAY button - playback 23 PAUSE button Shuttle ring 33 LIGHT button - illuminates 8 key function buttons for a few seconds STOP button - stops play/ 23 record function F.
REMOTE OPERATION REMOTE OPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two "AA" batteries. 1 Push the remove it. mark and hold it, then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to Note: When replacing the batteries, remove the old batteries and keep the POWER button depressed for 10 seconds before inserting fresh batteries. 2 Install batteries. • Align the positive (+) and negative (-) polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control.
REMOTE OPERATION receiver. Note: You cannot operate the VCR if there is an obstacle (for example, coffee table, sofa, etc) between the VCR and remote control. 2 Point the remote control at the VCR's infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control. Note: If the remote does not work even at close range, try replacing the batteries with two fresh "AA" batteries.
CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES Types Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR. The table shows the recording time of different cassettes. • To get the best quality picture, record at standard recording speed (SP). • This VCR does not record at the LP speed, but it can play cassettes that were recorded at the LP speed. Safety tabs prevent erasure The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted.
CASSETTE TAPES • The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off.
BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP [A] BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP [A] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup A Illustration Switch the RF Channel 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 on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR.
ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [B] ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [B] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN...
BASIC CABLE HOOKUP [C] BASIC CABLE HOOKUP [C] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup C Illustration Switch the RF Channel 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 on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR.
ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN...
BASIC CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [E] BASIC CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [E] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN'T... • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL. Hookup E Illustration Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4.
ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [F] ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [F] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN'T... • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX.
ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER [G] ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER [G] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER TO RECORD, ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL.
SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE Note: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation. Tips You'll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR, and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour. When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage, the clock display will read "--:--".
SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE WITH CABLE BOX SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE WITH CABLE BOX If your VCR is hooked up to a cable box (Hookups [E], [F] or [G]) Note: Turn on the cable box before setting. 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 2 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. Click to see remote control illustration.
SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE WITH CABLE BOX • It may take about five minutes. • Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal, the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically. When the clock is set, the screen changes to a TV picture and the correct time appears in the VCR's display. Notes: • If the clock is not set after five minutes have elapsed, set the clock manually (see page 20).
SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour Note: Turn on the cable box with hookups [E], [F] or [G] before setting. 1 Press the GUIDE button. Click to see remote control illustration. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu.
SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING 5 Press the (2) button to set the time. This screen appears to show that the clock is being set. Note: If the displayed time drifts from the current time even after steps 1 - 5 have been performed, reset the DST. Press the GUIDE and (3) buttons then press the (4) button to specify another option, then set the time again.
SETTING THE CLOCK -MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK -MANUALLY To set the clock manually 1 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. Click to see remote control illustration. 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 the (8) button for French or the (9) button for Spanish. 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu.
SETTING THE CLOCK -MANUALLY 6 Press the (1) button for AM or (2) for PM. For example, press the (1) button for AM. Click to see remote control illustration 7 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month, then the day then the year. • For dates with only one number (1-9) press the (0) button first, then the date. For example, if today is July 8 1997, press (0)(7)(0)(8)(9)(7). The correct day of the week will appear by itself. 8 Press the GUIDE button.
PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER Note: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation. Presetting the received channels without using a cable box (Hookups [A], [B], [C] or [D]) 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR. 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 3 Press the GUIDE button. Click to see remote control illustration.
PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area. It takes about 2 - 3 minutes. After the channels are stored in memory, the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR's display. 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing. When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH (channel) button (or numbered buttons) to check the channels you can receive.
PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 3 Press the (3) button to select "ADD/ERASE CHANNEL". 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. 5 Press the STOP button to delete the channel, or press the PLAY button to add it. 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing. Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 2 Press the GUIDE button.
PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 3 Press the (2) button to select "VCR SETUP". 4 Press the (1) button to select AUTO BLUE "ON" or "OFF". ON: The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished. • If the signal is too strong, this function may not operate even if you specify . During playback this function does not operate. OFF: The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off. 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting.
CABLE BOX SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP Note: This setup should be performed if you receive all channels through a cable box (Hookups [E], [F] or [G]). The VCR can be programmed to: Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus+ delayed recording operation. Change channels on remote controlled cable boxes with the VCR remote control. BEFORE YOU BEGIN... Make sure the cable box is positioned properly on the VCR. 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).
CABLE BOX SETUP 5 Press the (5) button to select "CABLE BOX SETUP" menu. 6 Press the (1) button to answer "YES" to the question "IS A CABLE BOX BEING USED?" Note: Refer to the cable box owner's manual to identify the cable box output channel (usually 3 or 4). 7 Turn on your cable box and select channel 2. 8 Using the VCR remote, enter the cable box output channel numbers. Click to see remote control illustration. For example, press (0)(3) for channel 3.
CABLE BOX SETUP 10 Press the two number buttons that match the code number of your cable box brand from the table below. For example, press (3)(7) for the Hitachi brand cable box. 11 Press the GUIDE button to enter your cable box brand. The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 to confirm that the correct code was entered. 12 Cable box channel changed to channel 9: Press the (1) button to end this setting. Click to see remote control illustration.
CABLE BOX SETUP Note: Only the cable box will change channels. The VCR channel will not change. Cable box did not tune to channel 9: Press the (2) button to return to step 10, and enter a different code number. If the codes you entered do not work: • Try repositioning the cable box on top of the VCR and reentering the codes. • Try entering all code numbers (00 - 61). Press number buttons to enter another code number. If none of the codes work, press the GUIDE button to quit.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK To playback a recorded tape 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 2 Insert a recorded tape. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. • When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically. 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape. Click to see remote control illustration. 4 Press the STOP button to end playback.
PLAYBACK Rewinding the tape Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed, the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette, eject it, and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds. Note: This function works only in PLAYBACK mode, not in RECORDING mode.
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS Variable speed playback Still Playback (Pause) Press the PAUSE button on the remote control or PLAY/STILL on the VCR to still the tape during play. The picture will "freeze". You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen. This is normal. • To resume play, press the PLAY button or PAUSE (PLAY/STILL) button again. Note: The sound is muted and cannot be heard during "Special Playback Effects".
SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback. 2 Press the (6) button to view the picture one frame at a time. • Press the PAUSE button to resume play. Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the 6 button. The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing. Slow Motion 1 Press the PLAY button. 2 Press the (4) button to slow the playback speed.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS During play: Press the REW button to search in reverse. Press the F.FWD button to search ahead. • Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. Press REW or F.FWD and hold it; you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it. • Press PLAY and REW, then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed. • Press PLAY and F.FWD, then hold F.FWD for forward search at a higher speed. • Release REW or F.FWD to return to normal playback.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS 3 Press the (4) button to select "HIFI" or "LINEAR". • Select Hi-Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use. The L and R indicators will light in the VCR's display panel. • Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track. Also, if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio, select LINEAR. 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting.
SHUTTLE CONTROL SHUTTLE CONTROL Using the shuttle ring on the remote control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions - PLAY, PAUSE, SLOW MOTION, and SEARCH - using one convenient ring. If the shuttle ring is operated when the key function buttons are illuminated, the illumination goes off. How to use the shuttle ring [A] Turn the shuttle ring during playback or still playback (pause). • As you turn the ring, you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion.
USING THE "INDEX" FEATURE USING THE "INDEX" FEATURE To find specific sections on a tape using the "INDEX" feature 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 (VISS signal) every time you press the REC or REC/IRT button while recording.
USING THE "INDEX" FEATURE Note: If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end.
VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Switching between the clock, time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISPLAY while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display. Click to see on-screen and VCR displays Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock. Press the DISPLAY button a second time to see just the time counter. Notes: • The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape.
INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER To find specific sections on a tape Indexing with the Time Counter You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming, and you can return to that point automatically. 1 Press the DISPLAY button two or three times. The counter will appear in the VCR's display. 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape. 3 At the point that you want to go back to, press the CLEAR button. This resets the counter to 0:00:00.
INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER It will automatically stop at the stop where you cleared the counter in step 3. • Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot. Note: Press the DISPLAY button to turn the counter display off. The selected spot will stay in memory until you set a new one or until the tape is ejected.
RECORDING A PROGRAM RECORDING A PROGRAM Before you record Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record. The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual. Copyright infringement warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material.
RECORDING A PROGRAM This screen appears on the TV. 4 Press (5) button to select SP (standard play, for the best picture quality) or EP (extended play, for the longest recording time on a single tape). • An indicator on the VCR's display shows which speed is selected. 5 Press the CH ( / ) button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record. Example: Select channel 8. • 100/ENT and (2) and (4) for channel 124. 6 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC/IRT button on the VCR.
RECORDING A PROGRAM Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light red. Notes: • Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape. • Press the PAUSE button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode. Press the button again to re-start recording. • If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. 7 Press the STOP button to finish recording.
RECORDING A PROGRAM -RECORDING TIPS RECORDING A PROGRAM -RECORDING TIPS To watch one program while recording another 1 Once you have set the VCR for recording, press the VCR/TV button. The VCR indicator disappears. Now, you will be viewing through your TV only. 2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote, if it's programmed to control your TV (see page 50). Notes: • You can check on the recording by pressing VCR/TV again.
RECORDING A PROGRAM -RECORDING TIPS prefer. 3 Press the PAUSE button to continue recording. Automatic Indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible "INDEX" mark every time you press the REC button while recording. During playback, the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the "INDEX" mark. See Page 34, "Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX".
RECORDING A PROGRAM -RECORDING TIPS 4 Press the (5) button to set the STEREO/MONO option to "STEREO". 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting. 6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on "Basic Recording Steps" on pages 37 and 38. Stereo vs. mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation, your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen.
INSTANT RECORDING TIMER INSTANT RECORDING TIMER Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) The Instant Recording Timer (REC/IRT button on the VCR) will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer. In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting. 1 Follow the steps 1 through 5 on "Basic recording steps" on pages 37 and 38. 2 Press the REC/IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on the display.
INSTANT RECORDING TIMER 1 Press the POWER button. 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds. • This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control.
DELAYED RECORDING DELAYED RECORDING Setting the VCR to record later Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record. With the delayed recording feature, you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like - without your being around! You can record a program one time only, or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time. You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once.
DELAYED RECORDING 3 Press the PROGRAM button twice for delayed recording. • Press the PROGRAM button once, the screen for VCR PLUS+ programming of the timer will appear. Press the PROGRAM button twice, this screen will appear. Types of Delayed Recordings ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time. DAILY Records a show at the same time every day of the week, Monday through Friday. WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week.
DELAYED RECORDING Note: Remember to press 0 before single-digit channel numbers, times, and dates. • If you want to record from an external equipment, press the AVX button to select LINE 1 or LINE 2 instead of the channel number. • If you make a mistake when entering digits, press the CLEAR button repeatedly to display "-" for the incorrect digit, then reenter the correct digit. 6 Enter the start time by pressing (0), (6), (0) and (0) for 6:00. 7 Press the (2) button for PM.
DELAYED RECORDING Click to see remote control illustration. 10 Press the (5) button to select the recording speed EP. 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory. 12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR. The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed.
DELAYED RECORDING • Don't forget to load a videocassette (with the safety tab still attached) to record on. • If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. • 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.
USING THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM FOR RECORDING USING THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM FOR RECORDING About the VCR Plus+ system This handy feature makes timed recording a snap. You don't need to enter the specific channel, date, time or duration of a program. All you enter is its PlusCode programming number - a number of up to eight digits. This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or daily newspaper. Here's a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCode numbers next to each program.
USING THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM FOR RECORDING Note in the example that the channel numbers are the same except for 20 (received on channel 8) and 42 (received on channel 38). These two channels must be assigned.
EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM This setup should be performed if you are using an Antenna or Cable without a cable box. (Hookups [A], [B], [C] or [D].) If you receive all your channels through a cable box (Hookups [E], [F] or [G]) please refer to page 25 "cable box setup" in "First Time Setup" section.
EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM A small arrow points to a blank "--" in the CHANNEL column. Note: If your broadcast channel number is the same as the VCR Plus+ Channel in your TV listing do not enter any number. 5 Press the CH ( / VCR Plus+ CH42. ) button to move up and down through the channel list until you reach 6 Press the number buttons to assign your broadcast channel number to the corresponding VCR Plus+ channel.
EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM • When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically and VCR Plus+ recording won't operate. 2 Press the PROGRAM button to select VCR PLUS+ RECORDING. 3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record. Note: This number can be up to eight digits. If you enter a wrong digit, press the CLEAR button and enter the correct one.
EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM Note: If you accidentally enter a nonexistent PlusCode number, the VCR gives you an error message that disappears from the screen in about 10 seconds. 5 Press the number buttons (1), (2) or (3) to select ONE TIME, DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING Note: Programming does not take effect unless you select one of these options. 6 Press the (5) button to choose recording speed SP (standard play) or EP (extended play).
EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM When you have set up all the timed recordings you want: • Don't forget to load a videocassette (With the safety tab still attached) to record on. • If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. Please refer to "Cable Box Setup", on Page 25 in the "First Time Setup" section. Important: Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR.
PROGRAM REVIEW PROGRAM REVIEW 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 setting must be cleared out manually. 1 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press the (1) button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option. This brings up the screen setting for the first program.
PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled. 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV. 3 Press and hold the "TV" button. 4 Press the remote button corresponding to your TV brand as shown in the set-up chart. The TV channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set.
PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Gold star 2 8 Note: If your TV brand is not listed on the Set-Up Chart, try all the buttons listed in the chart until the TV changes channels. If the TV channel does not change, you won't be able to program the remote for your TV. Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the "TV" button on remote control. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV. 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV remote control.
INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR Hookup When your VCR is connected to a stereo system, you can: • Make high quality "audio only" recordings for up to 6 hours (on a T-120 video cassette tape). • Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system. • Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing. Stereo System hookup Illustration To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN...
COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER Hookup You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes. NOTE: If your camcorder is not stereo (has only one audio plug), connect it to the AUDIO IN-L input on the front of the VCR. * It is not necessary to connect the S-VIDEO jack. To copy from a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN... Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to the audio/video jacks on the front of your VCR.
COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy, press the VCR PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape. • Press the stop button to finish recording.
COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING) COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING) Hookup If you have two VCRs, you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR. To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR-1 so that L1 (line) appears in the display. 2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on VCR-1. The VCR will go into Record/Pause. 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR-2. You will see the taped program being played on the TV.
COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING) 4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record, press the PAUSE button on VCR-1 again to release pause and start recording. • Press the STOP button to finish recording.
PROBLEM GUIDE/MAINTENANCE PROBLEM GUIDE/MAINTENANCE Problem guide No power • Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet. Remote control doesn't work Won't record automatically • Make sure the batteries are fresh, and properly installed. • Safety tab has been removed from cassette (VCR will eject the tape). Won't play back • Make sure the TV/VCR switch is set to the VCR mode. • Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel (3 or 4) or AUX (if using direct audio/video hookup).
PROBLEM GUIDE/MAINTENANCE the heads. Note: Mechanical sound is hear during head cleaning. NOTE: Dirt accumulation on the video heads will cause the playback picture to become noisy. Heavy accumulations due to abnormal usage, or the use of poor quality tapes may be beyond the capabilities of the Auto Head Cleaning System, and may require the video heads to be professionally cleaned by a qualified service dealer.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical specifcations Format: VHS Video Signal System: NTSC color EIA standard Record/Playback System: Video: 4 head Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record/playback system Tape Speed: 33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec (LP) (playback only), 11.