Videorecorder VTMX900EUK Operating instructions
& OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF The remote control G VTR/TV TV monitor : To switch between TV reception H Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse scanning I Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: forward scanning and VCR playback STANDBY m Switch on or off : To switch set on or off, interrupt menu function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) 0-9 Number buttons: 0 - 9 SELECT h ;P+ Select: To select a function OK CLEAR (CL) Delete : T
& Front of the set Back of the set m VTR/TV Standby : To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and VCR playback PROG r Select: One line or programme number down. PROG q Select: One line or programme number up.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HITACHI VT-MX900EUK Thank you for buying a HITACHI video recorder. The VT-MX900EUK is one of the most sophisticated and simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. With this VCR you can record and play VHS-standard cassettes. So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, enter the serial number (PROD.NO) here. The serial number is printed on the type plate fixed at the rear of the set. MODEL NO. PROD.NO: . . . . . .
CONTENTS 1. CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Placing the batteries in the remote control . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting your video recorder to the TV set . . . . . . . . . Connecting with a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting without a scart cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3 3 3 8. 4 4 9. 2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Important note This machine is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, please follow these instructions. Connecting your video recorder to the TV set We recommend the use of a scart cable. This will give you the best picture and sound quality. 1 Take off the fuse cover and take out the fuse. 2 Put in a new fuse which should be a BS1362 3A, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3 Refit the fuse cover.
When the TV has been tuned read the paragraph ’Initial 7 Tune in the TV set until this picture appears. installation’ in the chapter ’INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’. Note: Many televisions automatically switch to programme number ’EXT’ (EXTernal) ’0’ or ’AV’ (Audio/Video) when a video cassette is played back. If the television does not switch automatically, select programme number e.g.: ’EXT’, ’0’, or ’AV’ on the TV set manually.
2. INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER 3 Select ’MAN’ (manual search) with ;P+ or P- = . Initial installation 4 Confirm with OK . 1 Press MENU on the remote control. The automatic TV channel search starts. 5 Select the desired programme number, for instance, ’P01’ with P- = or ;P+ and confirm with OK . 6 Confirm with OK . ’CH’ will flash in the video recorder display. 2 Wait until all the TV channels have been found. This can number buttons take several minutes.
3 In the display, select ’AUTO’ (Automatic TV channel search) with P- = or ;P+ 9 To end, press MENU . . Setting the time and date 4 Press OK . The ’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. If the time in the video recorder display is not correct or if ’--:--’ appears in the display, please set the clock manually. 1 Press MENU on the remote control. ’CLK’ will appear in the video recorder display. 5 When the TV channel search is complete, ’OK’ will appear on the screen.
3. IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION General information Note: You can switch on with STANDBY m , the number buttons 0-9 or by putting in a cassette. * If you have not used the video recorder for a few minutes, it will switch to standby automatically. For more information, please read the section ’Automatic switch-off’ in chapter ’additional functions’. * If you have switched the video recorder off with STANDBY m , the time will show in the display, for instance , ’18:00’.
4. PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playing a cassette 1 Put a cassette into the cassette slot. ’v’ will appear on the display. Searching for tape position with the picture (picture search) 1 While a cassette is playing, press H (reverse) or I (forward) once or several times. This will, for example, appear in the display. 0:30:21 2 To stop a certain place on the tape, press G . Note: During picture search, the picture quality may not be so good and there will be no sound. 2 Press the G button.
Tape Finder Tracking during playback 1 While a cassette is playing, hold P- = or ;P+ until the Automatic search for a tape position (index search) At the start of each recording, the video recorder will write an index code on the tape. picture quality is at its best. ’TRAC’ (tracking) will appear on the display. 2 Wait a few seconds, until ’TRAC’ disappears from the display. These picture settings will not change until you eject the cassette.
5. MANUAL RECORDING Use ’Manual Recording’ to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). • If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section ’Recording without automatic switch-off’. • If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section ’Recording with automatic switch-off’. This is important if you, for instance, don’t want to record to the end of the cassette.
6. PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a recording at a later date. To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs to know: * the date you want to make the recording; * the programme number for the TV channel you want to record; * the start and stop time of the recording; The video recorder stores all the information in a TIMER block. You can programme up to 6 TIMER blocks a month in advance. Programming a recording 4 Press TIMER .
TIMER information has not been transferred. Please check date, start time and end time of the programmed recording * Programme number ’E1’ is provided for recording from external sources (through scart socket AV1 EXT1 ). How to check or change a programmed recording (TIMER) 1 Press TIMER on the remote control. P- = or ;P+ . 3 Press TIMER . The video recorder display will read, for instance, ’DATE 01’.
7. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Switching the TV system Child lock If you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape, the automatic TV system switch-over may lead to colour distortion. You can manually switch off the TV system for playback or switch off the colour. This function will prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder. All button-functions will be locked. Note: You can also switch off the colour for recording.
Reducing picture disturbance - optimizing the modulator Switching off the modulator You may experience picture disturbance if you have not used a scart cable to connect your video recorder and TV. This is because another TV station in your reception area may already be using UHF-channel CH35 or 583MHz. When the video recorder is switched on, the picture quality of some TV channels that you receive on the TV will be poor.
8. Before you call an engineer If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this video recorder, it may be caused by one of the reasons mentioned below. There is picture or sound interference on TV reception: • • Turn to chapter ’ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS’ and read ’Reducing picture disturbance - optimizing the modulator’ and ’Switching off the modulator’. Have your aerial checked.
9. GLOSSARY Technical terms used Modulator channel or frequency Current tape position This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel on which the audio or video signal is transmitted. The part of the tape currently being played. External source A device connected via a socket (for example, scart socket) which is transmitting audio/video signals to the video recorder. Index marking A marking which is automatically made on the tape at the beginning of every recording.
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Hitachi, Ltd. Tokyo, Japan International Sales Division THE HITACHI ATAGO BUILDING, No. 15 –12 Nishi Shinbashi, 2 – Chome, Minato – Ku, Tokyo 105-8430, Japan. Tel: 03 35022111 HITACHI EUROPE LTD, Whitebrook Park Lower Cookham Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 8YA UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 01628 643000 Fax: 01628 643400 Email: consumer -service@hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE S.A. 364 Kifissias Ave. & 1, Delfon Str. 152 33 Chalandri Athens GREECE Tel: 1-6837200 Fax: 1-6835964 Email: service.hellas@hitachi-eu.
QUICK SET UP GUIDE Hitachi video recorder VT-MX900EUK How to connect your video recorder Dear Hitachi Customer, Congratulations on your choice of a Hitachi video recorder. Welcome to our company-wide commitment to your complete statisfaction and viewing enjoyment. Before using your Hitachi video recorder for the first time, we suggest that you spend a few minutes reading these setup instructions.
Tuning your TV to your video recorder Initial installation 1 Insert the small plug of the mains cable into the mains The video recorder will search for all TV channels. socket 4 at the back of the video recorder. Insert the other end of the mains cable into the wall socket. 1 Press MENU on the remote control. The automatic TV channel search starts. 2 Press and hold h on the remote control and while holding that button, press and hold h/J on the video recorder.
Hitachi, Ltd. Tokyo, Japan International Sales Division THE HITACHI ATAGO BUILDING, No. 15 –12 Nishi Shinbashi, 2 – Chome, Minato – Ku, Tokyo 105-8430, Japan. Tel: 03 35022111 HITACHI EUROPE LTD, Whitebrook Park Lower Cookham Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 8YA UNITED KINGDOM Tel: 01628 643000 Fax: 01628 643400 Email: consumer -service@hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE S.A. 364 Kifissias Ave. & 1, Delfon Str. 152 33 Chalandri Athens GREECE Tel: 1-6837200 Fax: 1-6835964 Email: service.hellas@hitachi-eu.
