VT-FX980E(UKN) Instruction manual VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS is a registered trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry lggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur D. Little Enterprises, Inc.
Dear Hitachi Customer Congratulations on your choice of a Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). And welcome to our company-wide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment. INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Please read the following instructions carefully before using this VCR. The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug.
CONTENTS CAUTION: AUTO INSTALL SYSTEM — Please ensure that all leads are connected as illustrated as in page 6 and 7, otherwise auto installation will not work. This instruction manual consists of the following four sections. Section-1 Setting Up This section tells you how to set up your new VCR and how to use the VCR controls. Connections............................................................................... 6 Customer Controls ...................................................................
FEATURES • The VIDEO Plus+® programming system allows you to programme the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode® programming number. • MOVIETEXT™ * MOVIETEXT is a registered trademarks of Hitachi Home Electronics (Europe) Ltd. • Satellite receiver controller. • Tape Navigation allows you to automatically locate a programme you want to view, and also to list on the TV screen the recorded contents of every tape you have recorded on this VCR.
Setting Up Connection Pages 6 — 7 This tells you how to connect your VCR to an aerial, TV, etc. Customer Controls Pages 8 — 9 This tells you the location and the detailed functions of the switches, buttons, VCR display and connection terminals on the VCR. Remote Operation Page 10 This tells you how to insert batteries into the remote control handset and how to operate your VCR remotely.
CONNECTION Basic Method Aerial AERIAL DECODER/CANAL PLUS AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON AERIAL ANTENNE EURO. A/V R/D. L/G. RF OUT SORTIE RF To AC outlet AC 230V/50Hz RF OUT Aerial cable (supplied) TV set Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 11. Aerial socket For even better sound and picture quality we recommend to use scart connection. Please refer page 7 for scart connection.
SETTING UP Connecting your VCR to your television using scart lead. Aerial Satellite/Cable box decoder AERIAL Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 11. DECODER/CANAL PLUS AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON AERIAL ANTENNE EURO. A/V R/D. L/G.
CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 REV VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL REC/ IRT PROG VIDEO LINK CA 17 1615 13 14 To open the cover: Pull the cover forward.
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REMOTE OPERATION Power source of infrared remote control handset The infrared remote control handset is powered by two batteries (size IEC standard R6). The life of the batteries is about six months although this depends on the number of times the handset is used. Replace the batteries when operation is not possible or when the operating distance becomes too small.
AUTO INSTALLATION FUNCTION This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date. Controls VCR/TV screen 1 Switch on the mains supply socket after completely connecting all leads (as described on pages 6 and 7). The VCR will be in standby mode at this stage and the VCR display will show “ – – : – –”. 2 Press the OPERATE button. AUTO “ VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL VIDEO LINK ” will appear in the VCR display.
(AUTO INSTALLATION FUNCTION) VCR TV 7 REW COMMERCIAL If you cannot tune your TV correctly to the test signal, or if there is distortion in the signal, it may be necessary to change the VCR RF channel. In this case, press the PROG select button (▲ or ▼) on the VCR to change the VCR RF channel, and then retune your TV. If the test signal does not improve, continue to change the VCR RF channel and retune your TV until a clear test pattern is received.
The VCR should display “– –:– –” in it’s LCD panel after the main supply is connected. REV VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL PROG VIDEO LINK FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE REC/ IRT CA Controls TV Screen Turn on the TV and the VCR, then tune the TV to the video programme number. If you connect the VCR and TV using a 21-pin Scart connector lead, select the 21-pin Scart input of the TV. 1 2 Press the MENU button. The menu, as illustrated, appears on the TV screen.
(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER) Deleting Unwanted Preset Channels 1 Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button. The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen. CH P R E S ET AUTO MANUAL NICAM OPERATE VCR/TV AUX – OK SELECT MENU Exit PROG TV 2 Press the cursor button to select MANUAL, and then press the ENTER button. The programme number, station name and channel number will appear in this display.
1 Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button. The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen. CH P R E S ET AUTO MANUAL NICAM OPERATE VCR/TV AUX SELECT – OK MENU Exit PROG TV 2 MANUAL NAVI MENU MOVIE TEXT CA MENU Cursor ENTER REC 3 Press the cursor button to select MANUAL, and then press the ENTER button.
(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER) You may do this if you have accidently deleted a channel or particular channel was not found. To change the channel manually 1 Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button. The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
You can set your own programme number according to your wish after pre-tuning your VCR. For example, if you want to interchange programme number 03 to programme number 04 follow the procedures below: Controls TV screen 1 CH P R E S ET AUTO MANUAL NICAM SELECT 2 – OK MENU Exit Press the cursor button to select MANUAL and then press the ENTER button.
(PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER) To preset “Satellite or cable box” programme (Refer to page 7 for connection) 1 Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and then press the ENTER button. The CH PRESET display, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
AUTO CLOCK SETTING USING PDC SIGNAL SETTING UP Setting the clock using a PDC signal (Auto clock set) This function engages when “AUTO clock √ (on)” is specified on the VCR MODE setting screen. To release this function, specify “AUTO clock – (off)”. To switch auto clock setting between on and off Controls TV Screen Turn on the VCR and TV, and then tune the TV to the video programme number. 1 2 Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select MODE, and then press the ENTER button.
SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY Things to know before starting • While you are setting the clock, the display panel on the remote control handset will prompt you through the procedure. • Always press “0” before a single-digit hour, minute, day, month or year. • If you press the wrong digit during clock setting, press the CORRECT button repeatedly until the incorrect digit flashes then enter the correct digit. Controls • You have about one minute to complete each step in the procedure.
CASSETTE TAPES mark in this SETTING UP Only use video cassettes with VCR. Insertion Push the cassette through the door until the VCR mechanism pulls it into the compartment. The VCR automatically turns on and the indicator turns on when the cassette is in place.
Section-2 Basic Operations Playback Pages 23 — 26 This tells you how to playback a tape and how to view a scene at variable tape speed. Jog Dial and Shuttle Ring/Knob; allow you to view a tape at variable tape speed easily. Recording TV Programmes Pages 27 — 29 This tells you how to record a TV programme while viewing the same TV programme or while viewing another TV programme. Tape Analyzer Page 30 This tells you how to use ATRS function to detect type of tape used during recording.
PLAYBACK Start point: Turn on the TV set and select the video programme number. VCR Display 1 REV COMMERCIAL Insert a cassette. Note: When a cassette (with its safety tab snapped off) is loaded, playback starts automatically.
(PLAYBACK) Controls VCR Display REV COMMERCIAL TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE PROG REC/ IRT REV COMMERCIAL FWD FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE PROG REC/ IRT Visual search Press either the rewind or fast forward button during playback. Pictures can be viewed at high speed in either the forward or reverse direction. Press the button again (or press the play button) to return to normal speed playback. Notes: • The playback picture will have some horizontal noise bars during visual search.
REV VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE PROG REC/ IRT CA PROG ENTER REC Auto Tracking INDEX REV When you insert a tape that has not been recorded by this VCR, auto tracking operates automatically. If you want to auto tracking again, press the play button on the remote control during playback. • Auto tracking may not operate when a tape recorded on this VCR is inserted. • Auto tracking may not operate correctly when the tape is scratched or the recorded condition is poor.
PLAYBACK USING JOG/SHUTTLE RING Use of the jog/shuttle ring/knob allows many different kinds of playback – slow-motion play, normal play, forward search, reverse slow-motion play, reverse play and reverse search. ENTER REC Note: If the shuttle ring/knob is operated in stop mode, the VCR enters the fast forward or rewind mode. INDEX REV ■ How to use the jog dial on the VCR Turn the jog dial during play or still play for forward or reverse frame advance.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES VCR Display 1 REV COMMERCIAL TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE REC/ IRT PROG 2 OPERATE VCR/TV Insert a cassette. Note: Be sure to check that the safety tab is not missing. If it is removed, the VCR is set to playback mode automatically. If you insert a blank cassette (or a cassette recorded without Tape Navigation data), the TAPE NAVIGATION button on the VCR will flash and “ ” will flash in the VCR display for about 10 seconds.
(RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES) Controls VCR display To view a programme while recording it You can view a programme while recording it by selecting the video programme number on your TV. 7 VIDEO PROGRAMME NUMBER 8 9 To record one programme while viewing another You can record one programme while viewing another by selecting the programme you want to view on your TV. The recorded programme can be viewed later at your convenience.
NICAM “ON/OFF” selection Controls 1 TV Screen CH P R E S ET AUTO MANUAL NICAM OPERATE VCR/TV – AUX PROG SELECT OK MENU Exit Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the CH option, and the press the ENTER button. The CH PRESET display, as illustrated on the TV screen. TV 2 NAVI MENU MOVIE TEXT CA MENU Cursor ENTER REC INDEX CH P R E S ET AUTO MANUAL NICAM – SELECT REV OK MENU Exit FWD Press the cursor button to select NICAM.
TAPE ANALYZER Tape Analyzer (ATRS) automatically detect the type of tape used during recording. ATRS will operate automatically if a new tape or a tape which first time used in this VCR is used for normal recording or timer recording. Tape Analyzer function “on” / “off” Controls TV Screen 1 Press the MENU button. Press cursor button to select MODE and press the ENTER button. The menu, as illustrated will appear on the TV screen.
INSTANT RECORDING TIMER (IRT) Controls VCR Display Ensure the time is correct in the VCR display. 1 REV COMMERCIAL FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE PROG REC/ IRT 2 Start recording as described on page 27. REV TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE PROG REC/ IRT 3 REV COMMERCIAL TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE PROG REC/ IRT REC/IRT FWD To start IRT recording, press the REC/IRT button again. The recording time is then indicated in the display.
TIMER RECORDING Your TV does not have to be on during recording because the VCR records TV programmes without the aid of your TV. It is only used for monitoring. Controls VCR Display 1 REV COMMERCIAL FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE REC/ IRT PROG 2 REV COMMERCIAL Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly. FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE PROG REC/ IRT Insert a cassette. Be sure to check that the record safety tab is not missing. If the safety tab is missing, recording will not begin.
Programming the timer This VCR incorporates two programming procedures for timer recording. One is conventional, and the TV programme No., start time, stop time, recording date, etc., must be input, and the other is called VIDEO Plus+ programming system and up to 9 digits must be input. Programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+ programming system Things to know before starting programming • To find the PlusCode programming number, look in the TV section of most newspapers or TV guide magazines.
(TIMER RECORDING) Controls Remote Display 5 Press the SP/LP button to select the recording speed (SP, LP, or no display). Note: If you select no display, the VCR will record at the speed displayed by the on-screen display. Check the recording speed after programming the timer. TH CH DAY MONTH OFF ON ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ TRANS VCR 1 ▲ ▲ ▲ SP If you are programming the timer for one time recording only, skip step 6 and go straight to step 7.
Controls 8 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROG 0 Press the CLOCK button to switch the display panel back to the clock/calendar display. DLY/WKL CL AUX SP/LP 3 9 Remote Display PLUS PDC EXTEND VCR1/2/TV CLOCK CORRECT CLOCK CLOCK COUNT DISP CH1/2 A. DUB If you want to programme another event, repeat steps 2 to 8. SA MENU 0000 DAY MONTH V.
(TIMER RECORDING) Programming the timer without using VIDEO Plus+ programming system Things to know before starting programming • While you are programming the timer, the display panel on the handset will prompt you through the procedure. • Always press the 0 button before a singledigit channel, hour and minute etc. • You have about one minute to complete each step of the procedure. If you do not proceed to the next step within this time, all entries are erased and you must start again.
Remote Display Press the SP/LP button to select the recording speed (SP, LP or no display). Note: If you select no display, the VCR will record at the speed displayed by the on-screen display. Check the recording speed after programming the timer. ▲ CH DAY MONTH OFF ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ 7 ▲ TRANS VCR 1 SP ▲ ▲▲ ON Select the date for recording. To record on a single day up to one year ahead For example, press 1705 to begin recording on the 17th of May.
(TIMER RECORDING) Controls 10 Press the CLOCK button to switch the display panel on the handset back to the clock/calendar display. SA DAY MONTH VCR 1 11 If you want to programme other programmes, repeat steps 2 to 9. 12 VCR Display VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PROG VIDEO LINK 1 VIDEO PLUS ENTER TRANS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 / PROG 0 AUX (OPERATE) 2 DLY/WKL 3 CL SP/LP PDC CLOCK CORRECT MENU A. DUB Must be lit.
Recalling and clearing programmes from the VCR memory Controls TV screen 1 Turn on the VCR and TV. Be sure that the TV is set to the video programme number. VIDEO PROGRAMME NUMBER 2 OPERATE VCR/TV Press the MENU button. The OSD menu appears on the TV screen. AUX M ENU PROG REV I EW CH NAV I SAT MODE PROG SELECT MENU NAVI MOVIE TEXT CA MENU Exit MENU Cursor ENTER 3 OK Press one of the cursor buttons to select REVIEW, and then press the ENTER button.
VIDEO LINK-RECORDING USING SATELLITE DECODER OR TV “VIDEO LINK” function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite/cable decoder or TV, without setting the timer programme. This avoids the necessity of doing timer programming twice. (For the decoder and the VCR).
Section-3 Additional Operations Tape Navigation Pages 42 — 48 Tape Navigation allows you to automatically locate a programme you want to view, and also to list on the TV screen the recorded contents of every tape you have recorded on this VCR. Navi Lock Page 49 Navi Lock function prevent accidently deleting of important programmes. Soap Recording Page 51 Soap Recording function is an easy way to set timer programming using Tape Navi data menu.
TAPE NAVIGATION Tape Navigation Function Whenever the VCR records a programme, the Tape Navigation function stores specific information in the VCR memory. This information can be displayed on the TV screen in a directory and used to locate either a recorded programme you want to watch or the beginning of a non-recorded section of tape. The information also includes genre marks that you can use to designate each programme in the TAPE NAVI menu. Controls TV Screen Tune your TV to the video programme number.
Tape Navigation Operation Controls TV Screen 1 REV COMMERCIAL FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE PROG REC/ IRT REC/IRT Cassette with Tape Navigation data Insert a cassette recorded on this VCR. The VCR will check the Tape Navigation data. The TAPE NAVIGATION button will flash for a few seconds, and then change to steady lighting if the VCR has recognised the tape.
(TAPE NAVIGATION) Controls TV Screen 1 REV COMMERCIAL FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE REC/ IRT PROG TAPE NAVIGATION button 2 No – – – TAP E NAV I DATE OPERATE VCR/TV CH Press the TAPE NAVIGATION button on the VCR or the NAVI button on the remote control. The search menu will appear on the TV screen, and the TAPE NAVIGATION button will flash for a few seconds in search mode. If the VCR cannot find the tape data, “NO TAPE NAVI DATA” will appear on the TV screen.
Searching for a programme or a non-recorded (blank) section Controls TV Screen Insert a cassette recorded on this VCR. The VCR will automatically turn on, the tape indicator will light in the VCR display, and the TAPE NAVIGATION button will flash.
(TAPE NAVIGATION) Using TAPE NAVI MENU You can use the on-screen display menu to manage stored tape data. The TAPE NAVI MENU will allow you to: Controls Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the NAVI menu, and then press the ENTER button. The TAPE NAVI MENU will appear on the TV screen. M ENU VCR/TV Turn TAPE NAVI on or off. PROGRAM LOCK on or off. Delete tape data. Display the TAPE LIST and stored programmes.
Controls TV Screen 1 To display stored tape number data Press the cursor button to select TAPE LIST, and then press the ENTER button. The TAPE LIST menu will appear on the TV screen. TAPE NAV I M ENU TAPE NAV I PROGRAM LOCK DELE T E TAPE LIST SELECT OPERATE VCR/TV 2 – – SET MENU Exit AUX Press the or cursor button to select the tape number you want to display, and then press the ENTER button. The list of programmes stored in the selected tape number will appear on the TV screen.
(TAPE NAVIGATION) Caution display menu This VCR has a memory capacity of 200 programmes. If the memory is full or does not have enough free space to store any more tape data, the on-screen display will show caution messages when you start recording. When more than 90% of the memory has been used If you press the REC button, the CAUTION message will appear on the TV screen.
NAVI LOCK NAVI LOCK function prevent accidently deleting of important programmes. Notes: Tape Navi function must be set to enable Navi lock function. PROGRAM LOCK function “√” (on) / “––” (off) Controls TV Screen 1 Press the MENU button. Press the cursor button to select the NAVI menu, and then press the ENTER button. The TAPE NAVI MENU will appear on the TV screen.
(NAVI LOCK) Controls 4 TV Screen No 4 TAP E NAV I DATE 1 3/3 2 3/3 3 3/3 4 18 / 1 5 18 / 1 CH 22 47 47 BBC 1 21 d OPERATE VCR/TV SELECT & AUX P ROG 6 PROG TV START m i n 1 1 : 1 1 1 2SP 7SP 10 : 12 10 : 19 5SP 10 : 28 7SP 9 SP 10 : 35 SOAP 2 0 SP / / 6 NAVI Exit Press the 6 button. “ ” will appear on the left of the date at the selected programme. The programme is locked. To lock other programmes, please follow step 3 and 4. To unlock the programmes, press the 6 button again.
SOAP RECORDING “Soap Recording” function is an easy way to set timer programming by choosing a registered programme from Tape Navi data menu. It is convenient for serial drama. Controls TV Screen Insert a cassette recorded on this VCR. The VCR will check the Tape Navigation data. The TAPE NAVIGATION button will change to steady light if the VCR has recognized the tape.
(SOAP RECORDING) Controls 6 TV Screen R EV I EW No DATE CH T I ME V,P 1 1 7/ 5 T H 2 1 1 6 : 0 0 ~ 1 8 : 0 0 2 3 0/11 S U I TV 2 3 : 0 0 ~ 2 3 : 5 0 S,P 3 4 5 6 SELECT 0 7 Must be lit. MENU Press the NAVI button to go to REVIEW screen and press MENU button to exit. Exit To activate the VCR’s timer and make a recording at the preselected time, be sure to press the OPERATE button to turn the VCR off. • The indicator “ ” in the VCR display will light on.
MOVIETEXT™ You can display a subtitles on the TV screen when the VCR is playing back a tape with MOVIETEXT™ signal. • The subtitle will disappear during forward/reverse search or slow motion play. • The subtitle may not appear correctly when a tape with scratches or a poorly recorded tape is played back. To display subtitle while viewing tape playback Controls TV Screen Insert a cassette tape with MOVIETEXT™ signal recorded. 1 PROG 2 Press the play button to start playback.
allows the VCR to automatically or manually skip past detected commercial groups during replay of a recorded television broadcast. Press the CA button on the remote control handset. The CA indicator on the VCR will be lit. Play the tape with commercials in it. 1 2 (i) Commercial Skip (a) When the VCR detects the commercials, the VCR will fast forward the tape to the end of the commercial and continue to playback.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Linear time counter 1 Press the CLOCK/COUNT button to select the linear time counter display. Every time the button is pressed, it changes the VCR display between the clock time display and time counter display. • The counter is reset to 0:00:00 when a tape is ejected. • When the tape starts, it counts up from 0:00:00 and the counter indicates the elapsed time. • Pressing the 0000 button resets the time counter to “0:00:00”.
(SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS) Tape remaining display function S TOP VIDEO PLUS 1 2 ENTER TRANS 1 2 3 4 5 6 DLY/WKL CL 7 8 9 PROG 0 AUX SP/LP 3 PDC EXTEND VCR1/2/TV CLOCK CORRECT MENU CLOCK COUNT DISP CH1/2 A. DUB 1 2 / 0 5 / 0 1 SA 4 0000 CLOCK COUNT 0000 V. DUB DISP REV 56 FWD 04 E240 0 : 30 1 0 : 5 2 SP When you start playback, recording, fast forward or rewind, the VCR will automatically calculate the remaining time within approx., 1 minute.
Index function The cassette tape may be recorded using the tape indexing feature for the rapid location of any section. To record using the indexing feature Record as usual. Each time you press the REC or REC/IRT button to begin recording, an index signal is recorded on the tape. The index signal is only recorded on the tape when you first begin to record. If you use the pause feature between different recorded programmes, no new index signal will be recorded.
MENU FEATURES Controls TV Screen Turn on the VCR and TV, then set the TV to the video programme number. 1 VIDEO PROGRAMME NUMBER 2 Point the remote control handset at the receiver on the front of the VCR. Press the MENU button. The menu, as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen. M ENU OPERATE VCR/TV REV I EW CH MODE NAV I SAT AUX OK SELECT PROG MENU Exit TV PROG 3 MENU NAVI MOVIE TEXT Press one of the cursor buttons to select the required display, and then press the ENTER button.
OSD (√) or (—) TV PROG MENU NAVI MOVIE TEXT CA Cursor ENTER SELECT SET Exit MENU INDEX REC 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROG 0 DLY/WKL CL AUX SP/LP 3 MENU Press the or cursor button to change the OnScreen Display setting, and then press the MENU button. This symbol (√) means ON and this symbol (—) means OFF. (√): Whenever you change the mode, the new mode is automatically displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.
(MENU FEATURES) REMOTE (1), (2) or (—) OPERATE VCR/TV VCR MODE OSD V I DEO L I NK L1 L2 – TAP E ANA L YZE REMOTE – 1 2 PROGRAM PLAY – AUDIO MIX – AUTO – AUX =SELECT PROG =SET MENU = Exit TV PROG NAVI MENU MOVIE TEXT CA MENU Cursor ENTER REC INDEX REV FWD 1. Press the or cursor button to select REMOTE. 2. Press the or cursor button to change the remote code setting, and then press the MENU button.
O (√) or (—) C / U PROG VCR MODE OSD – V I DEO L I NK L1 L2 – TAP E ANA L YZE R – 1 2 REMOTE PROGRAM PLAY – AUDI O MIX – AUTO – TV PROG NAVI MENU MOVIE TEXT CA Cursor ENTER REC REV MENU INDEX SELECT SET MENU Exit 1. Press the cursor button to select AUTO clock. 2. Press the or cursor button to change the auto clock setting, and then press the MENU button. (√): The clock will be set automatically when the VCR is tuned to a channel which is transmitting a PDC signal.
VIDEO Plus+® SYSTEM SETUP Changing the TV Programme Allocations The VIDEO Plus+ System assumes that you have tuned your VCR as follow: BBC1 is on programme 01 BBC2 is on programme 02 ITV is on programme 03 CH4 is on programme 04 CH5 is on programme 05 For timer recording using VIDEO Plus+ programming system, please refer to page 33. Things to know before changing the programme allocations • You have about one minute to complete each step of the procedure.
EDITING — VIDEO Dubbing Video equipment for playback OR To Scart or DECODER socket To VIDEO IN REV VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL PROG VIDEO LINK VIDEO IN FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE REC/ IRT CA L (MONO)-AUDIO IN-R Recording VCR VCR Display 1 Connect the video source to this VCR as shown above. If the playback video source is connected to the Scart socket, the TV can be connected to the RF OUT terminal or any other Scart sockets of this VCR.
(EDITING — VIDEO Dubbing) Controls VCR’s Display 5 Press the CLOCK/COUNT button to display the linear time counter in the display. VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PROG REC/ IRT CA VIDEO LINK Press the 0000 button to set the linear time counter to 0:00:00. 6 VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PROG VIDEO LINK VIDEO PLUS ENTER TRANS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROG 0 1 2 DLY/WKL 7 CL PDC Press the rewind button to locate a point a few seconds before dubbing is to begin.
EDITING — AUDIO Dubbing Audio equipment for playback OR To AUDIO IN (L), (R) To Scart or DECODER socket REV VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL PROG VIDEO LINK VIDEO IN FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE REC/ IRT CA L (MONO)-AUDIO IN-R Recording VCR VCR Display 1 Connect the audio source to this VCR as shown above. If the audio source has single audio output, connect it to the L-AUDIO IN socket on the front of this VCR to record it on both the L and R channels.
(EDITING — AUDIO Dubbing) Controls VCR’s Display 5 Press the CLOCK/COUNT button to display the linear time counter in the display. VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PROG VIDEO LINK REC/ IRT CA Press the 0000 button to set the linear time counter to 0:00:00. 6 VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PROG ENTER TRANS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROG 0 2 DLY/WKL 7 CL EXTEND VCR1/2/TV PDC Press the rewind button to locate a point a few seconds before dubbing is to begin.
EDITING — Tape Dubbing Video equipment for playback OR To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN (L), (R) To Scart or DECODER socket REV VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL PROG VIDEO LINK VIDEO IN FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE REC/ IRT CA L (MONO)-AUDIO IN-R Recording VCR VCR Display 1 Connect the second video equipment to this VCR as shown above.
(EDITING — Tape Dubbing) Controls VCR Display Press the REC button on the recording VCR and the play button on the playback VCR. 5 OPERATE VCR/TV AUX EO LINK COMMERCIAL PROG ADVANCE PROG VIDEO LINK RE IR CA TV PROG 6 NAVI MENU MOVIE TEXT DEO LINK CA COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PROG VIDEO LINK R I CA To edit out unwanted material, press the pause button on the recording VCR while it is recording at the appropriate time. Press the pause button again to resume recording.
EDITING — Synchro Editing Video equipment for playback OR To VIDEO IN To AUDIO IN (L), (R) To Scart or DECODER socket REV VIDEO LINK COMMERCIAL REC/ IRT PROG VIDEO LINK VIDEO IN FWD TAPE NAVIGATION ADVANCE CA L (MONO)-AUDIO IN-R This VCR can be used both for recording and playback. Whichever case you choose, the procedure is the same as explained below. Synchro editing is possible if the two VCRs have different remote control codes (“VCR1” and “VCR2”).
(EDITING — Synchro Editing) Controls VCR Display Insert the cassette that you want to copy in the playback VCR. Locate the place on the tape you want to begin copying and set the VCR to playpause mode. 4 5 NAVI MENU MOVIE TEXT CA EO LINK COMMERCIAL ADVANCE PROG VIDEO LINK ENTER REC RE IRT CA Place a cassette with its safety tab intact in the recording VCR. Set the recording VCR to recording-pause mode. The REC indicator on the VCR will light up.
“SATELLITE/CABLE BOX” DECODER OPERATION Connect the “Satellite/Cable Box” decoder as follows. What is a “Satellite/Cable Box” Broadcast? The radio waves are transmitted from the broadcasting station in the same way as an ordinary TV broadcast in the “Satellite/Cable Box” system, however, the radio waves are scrambled, therefore you cannot receive them or view the broadcast on the TV without unscrambling.
(“SATELLITE/ CABLE BOX” DECODER OPERATION) ■ 1. 2. 3. 4. To record the “Satellite/Cable Box” programme while viewing it Turn on the TV and VCR. Set the TV to the programme number for VCR (video programme number). Press the buttons labeled AUX on the remote control until “L2” is showing in the VCR display. Start recording. ■ You can view a “Satellite/Cable Box” programme even when playing back a tape by pressing the VCR/TV button to set the VCR to TV mode.
SATELLITE RECEIVER OPERATION Connection There are two connection methods according to the type of satellite receiver. When using a Scart connector lead: Method A Scart cable (optional) Satellite receiver Aerial To AC outlet 230V/50 Hz DECODER/CANAL PLUS AUDIO OUT/ SORTIE SON AERIAL ANTENNE EURO. A/V R/D. L/G.
(SATELLITE RECEIVER OPERATION) When connecting the VCR and satellite receiver using a Scart connector lead (Method A) Controls TV Screen 1 Turn on the satellite receiver and select a satellite programme other than programme number 12. OPERATE 2 VCR/TV AUX Turn on the VCR. Point the handset at the front of VCR, then press the MENU button. Press one of the cursor buttons to select SAT mode and then press the ENTER button. The satellite control set-up menu appears on the TV screen.
When connecting the VCR and satellite receiver using an aerial cable (Method B) Controls TV Screen 1 Turn on the satellite receiver and select a satellite programme other than programme number 12. 2 Point the handset at the front of VCR, then press the MENU button. Press one of the cursor buttons to select SAT mode, and then press the ENTER button. The satellite control set-up menu appears on the TV screen.
(SATELLITE RECEIVER OPERATION) Controls 7 8 Satellite receiver Brand Type Number HITACHI GRUNDIG AMSTRAD CAMBRIDGE PACE NOKIA MASPRO PHILIPS TECHNISAT FERGUSON UNIDON 19 19 03 13 19 23 16 20 26 12 32 TV Screen I NPUT 1 =L1 2 =L2 3 = RF BRAND =NEXT = = I NPUT I NPUT 1 =L1 2 =L2 3 = RF BRAND =NEXT = TEST = I NPUT 9 L2 1 2 –A MENU = Exit RF – 0 5 1 2 –B MENU = Exit Press the stop button .
VIDEO Plus+ System Setup Changing the satellite programme allocations Satellite receivers are normally supplied pre-programmed to SKY-Order or TRANSPONDER-Order. To check which Order your satellite receiver is using, select a programme and check the table below. The satellite programme allocation on this VCR has been preset to SKY-Order. If your satellite receiver uses the TRANSPONDER-Order you should change the allocations by following the procedure below.
Hi-Fi SOUND This VCR records sound using the following two formats. Hi-Fi sound FM sound recorded using the rotary audio heads. Normal (mono) sound Records in monaural using the same format as with a non-Hi-Fi VCR. Therefore, conventional VCRs can be used for playback. Remarkable Specifications of Hi-Fi Sound Frequency Range: Dynamic Range: Wow and Flutter: 20 Hz to 20 kHz More than 90dB Less than 0.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TV BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET This remote control handset is designed to operate 15 different types of TV. You must first programme the handset to match the remote system of your TV. Controls Remote Display 1 Install the batteries in the handset and replace the battery cover when finished. 2 Turn on your TV. 3 Press the VCR1/2/TV select button to display “TV”.
(HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TV BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROL HANDSET) The TV operate, TV mute, TV volume / and TV PROG / buttons can control your TV even if “VCR1” or “VCR2” is displayed. When you control the TV using the number buttons, be sure to check that “TV” is displayed. TV operate Button • Press to turn on your TV. • Press again to turn off your TV. OPERATE VCR/TV TV mute Button • Press the TV mute button to quickly reduce the volume to the minimum level without affecting the picture.
Section-4 Subsidiary Information Problem Guide Page 82 Some problems you will be able to solve easily by checking a few basic items. Please follow this section before you call for help or take your VCR to your dealer. It could save your time and money.
PROBLEM GUIDE Sometimes problems can be solved easily by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your unit to your dealer. No power • Check to see if the VCR is plugged into an AC mains socket. Does not respond to remote control handset • Check to see if there are batteries in the handset, their polarities are correct, and they are fitted correctly. • Make sure “VCR1” or “VCR2” is displayed. (See “REMOTE” on page 60.) • The handset is not aimed at the VCR.
USER GUIDE DISPLAY Guide indications in VCR display The following indications appear in the VCR display to tell you the current status of your VCR. Indication When it appears Meaning and troubleshooting When programming the timer • The VCR clock has been set to “– – : – –”. Set the time and programme the timer. When programming the timer • Your timer programme has a TV programme channel number that you have not preset in the VCR. Correct the channel.
MAINTENANCE 1. To maintain the optimum performance of this VCR, regular periodic maintenance is required. Your dealer will advise you further. 2. Maintenance and adjustments may not be carried out by the user. In all cases of difficulty or doubt, consult your dealer. 3. Head cleaning Dirt accumulated on the video heads after a period of time may cause the playback picture to become blurred or part of the video information to be lost.
SPECIFICATIONS Format: Recording: Tape Speed: Tape Width: Operation Temperature: Video: Recording Time: Aerial Input: RF Output: Video Input: Video Output: S/N Ratio (Video): Horizontal Resolution: VHS PAL Standard Rotary Two-Head Helical Scan Azimuth Recording 23.39 mm/sec. — SP, 11.7mm/sec. — LP 12.7 mm 5°C to 40°C PAL colour (system I) & CCIR monochrome signals 625 lines 240 min. with E-240 cassette — SP 480 min.
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) FUNCTION This VCR incorporates the PDC function. PDC function No DATE 1 6 / 3 MO H 2 2 3 / 3 TO 3 1 7 / 5 WE 4 5 6 If the VCR is tuned to a TV station transmitting a PDC signal, the VCR automatically takes any delay, early starting or extension of the programme into account when recording the specified programme.
HITACHI – YOUR GUARANTEE OF EXCELLENCE (for UK only) For the period of 12 MONTHS from the date of purchase your product has the benefit of our FULL PARTS AND LABOUR GUARANTEE as detailed below. We undertake to replace or repair any part of the product which fails due to manufacturing defect within 12 months of the date of purchase provided that: 1) The product has been installed and used only in accordance with the instructions supplied with the product.
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ★★★★★★★★★★ DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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QUICK SET UP GUIDE Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder VT-FX980E(UKN) Dear Hitachi Customer, Accessories Supplied Congratulations on your choice of Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Welcome to our companywide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment. Check and identify the accessories supplied. If any are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately.
Connection Connect the set and cables as shown below but do not connect the VCR to the mains power supply just yet. Otherwise auto installation will not work. DECODER SET Satellite box or satellite receiver. Refer to the diagram below for the position in which the satellite receiver should be installed. Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 3 AC Outlet AC 230V, 50Hz Aerial VCR Aerial Lead DEC ODER /CAN AL PL US EUR O. A /V AUD SOR IO OUT/ TIE S ON R/D .
AUTO INSTALL Auto Install (Plug & Play) function This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date. To proceed as follows; Plug the aerial lead into the VCR. Plug the aerial cable (supplied) from the VCR RF OUT into the TV aerial input. Please refer to page 2. 1 VCR/TV screen TV screen 2 Connect to mains power supply socket after completely connecting all leads (as described in page 2, Connection).
AUTO INSTALL VCR TV 6 Tune your TV (consult your TV instruction manual) until the test pattern shown appears. The correct tuning position is when the picture is clear. Ensure this programme is stored in your TV. 7 REV COMMERCIAL If the VCR display “ ”, press the STOP button. The RF channel data will appear on the VCR display. Press the PROG or button to change the RF channel to “ ”. To stop the RF output, press the stop on the remote control or on the VCR button.
Pre-Tuning the Built in Tuner Mis-Operation of Auto Install In the case of mis-operation on the Auto Install on page 3 and page 4, please follow the procedure of pretuning as shown below. Controls TV Screen Turn on the TV and the VCR, then tune the TV to the video programme number. If you connect the VCR and TV using a 21-pin Scart connector lead, select the 21-pin Scart input of the TV. 1 2 Press the MENU button. The menu, as illustrated, appears on the TV screen.
Setting Your Remote Control Handset Remove battery cover of the remote control handset. Insert the two batteries provided. Ensure that the + and – terminals watch those marked inside the battery compartment. Initial display after inserting the batteries DAY MONTH Replace the battery cover VCR 1 OPERATE 1 VCR/TV AUX Press the CLOCK button (the first digit flashes).
