HITACHI VCR Manual L0110222

VT-FX6407AS L0110222

User Manual: HITACHI HITACHI VCR Manual HITACHI VCR Owner's Manual, HITACHI VCR installation guides

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HITACHI

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VT-FX6407AS

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+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation,

The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

•Auto Set Up system automatically tune in broadcast channels

•S-VHS Quasi Playback allows you to playback a tape that is recorded by S-VHS type.

•Super index allows you to quickly search for a program you want to view or the point from which you want to start

recording on the tape.

• Super rewind and fast forward

•Multi-channel TV sound (MTS).

•8-program/1 month preset recording.

•Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized.

•Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy, preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable

channels.

•VHS Hi-Fidelity sound in playback.

•On-screen programming guide.

•With display, VCR Plus+ can be programmed to record without turning power on.

•Easy cursor operation

• Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR

I Auto Set Up System - simply plug in all leads and press the POWER button. ]

As an ENERGY STAR" Partner, HITACHI Home Electronics (America), Inc. has

determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR' guidelines for energy efficiency.

HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC.

1855 Donroch Court

San Diego, CA 92173

Tel. 619-661-3441

HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.

6740 Campobello Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8

CANADA

Tel. 905-821-4545

TABLE OF CONTENT

FOR YOUR SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................... 4

USE ........................................................................................................................................ 6

SERVICE ................................................................................................................................ 6

CUSTOMER CONTROLS .......................................................................................................... 7

REMOTE OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 10

Install batteries in the remote control .................................................................................... 10

Operating in the remote control ............................................................................................. 11

CASSETTE TAPES .................................................................................................................. 12

Types .................................................................................................................................... 12

Safety tabs prevent erasure .................................................................................................. 12

Insertion ................................................................................................................................ 12

Removal ................................................................................................................................ 12

BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP [A] ............................................................................................... 13

ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [B] .............................................................. 14

BASIC CABLE HOOKUP [C] .................................................................................................... 14

ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] ................................................................... 15

BASIC CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [E] .................................................................... 16

ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [F] ........................................................... 17

ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER [G] ............................... 18

AUTO SET UP .......................................................................................................................... 19

Setting the channel automatically ......................................................................................... 19

SETTING THE CLOCK ............................................................................................................ 20

Tips ....................................................................................................................................... 20

To set the clock ..................................................................................................................... 20

PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER ............................................................................................. 23

Presetting the received channels without using a cable box (Hookups [A], [B], [C], or [D]) ..23

To add or erase channels ..................................................................................................... 25

Auto blue setting ................................................................................................................... 27

PLAYBACK ............................................................................................................................... 28

To playback a recorded tape ................................................................................................. 28

Rewinding the tape ............................................................................................................... 29

Rewinding or fast forwarding a tape at high speed ...............................................................

To remove noise from the picture .........................................................................................

SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS .............................................................................................

Variable speed playback .......................................................................................................

Still Playback (Pause) ...........................................................................................................

Frame Advance .....................................................................................................................

Slow motion ..........................................................................................................................

Visual Search ........................................................................................................................

Choosing a mode for audio playback ....................................................................................

How to select playback audio ................................................................................................

SHUTTLE CONTROL ...............................................................................................................

Using the shuttle ring ............................................................................................................

USING THE "SUPER INDEX" FEATURE .................................................................................

What is SUPER INDEX? .......................................................................................................

Locating the beginning of a recorded program (INDEX SEARCH) .......................................

Locating the beginning of a blank section (BLANK SEARCH) ..............................................

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Switching rewind or fast forward to visual search (EASY VIEW) .......................................... 40

Skipping unnecessary scenes (SKIP PLAYBACK) ............................................................... 40

VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ................................................................................... 41

Switching between the clock, time counter and time of remaining tape ................................ 41

INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER ........................................................................................ 42

To find specific sections on a tape ........................................................................................ 43

RECORDING A PROGRAM ..................................................................................................... 44

Basic recording steps ............................................................................................................ 44

RECORDING A PROGRAM -RECORDING TIPS .................................................................... 47

To watch one program while recording another .................................................................... 47

To change the channel being recorded ................................................................................. 47

To record a Second Audio Program (SAP) ...........................................................................

Stereo vs. mono sound ......................................................................................................... 50

INSTANT RECORDING TIMER ............................................................................................... 50

Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) .............................................................................. 50

DELAYED RECORDING .......................................................................................................... 51

Setting the VCR to record later ............................................................................................. 51

Delayed Recording Steps ..................................................................................................... 52

USING THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM FOR RECORDING .......................................................... 58

About the VCR Plus+ system ................................................................................................ 58

Channel setup ....................................................................................................................... 58

EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM ........................................ 59

VCR Plus+ setup - Channel setup ........................................................................................ 59

Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program (by using TV screen) .............................. 31

Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program (by using VCR's display) ........................ 34

PROGRAM REVIEW ................................................................................................................ 37

Reviewing what you have programmed ................................................................................ 37

USING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ............................................................ 38

Using the VCR remote to control your Hitachi TV ................................................................. 38

INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR ................................................ 39

Hookup ................................................................................................................................. 39

To record from stereo ........................................................................................................... 39

COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER ............................................................................. 7

Hook-up ................................................................................................................................ 71

To copy from a camcorder .................................................................................................... 71

COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING) ................................................ 72

Hookup ................................................................................................................................. 72

To copy from one VCR to another VCR ................................................................................ 72

PROBLEM GUIDE /MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................... 74

Problem guide ....................................................................................................................... 74

Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 74

Guide indications in VCR display and OSD screen ............................................................... 75

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................. 76

POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY.

The POWER button 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.

Thissymbolwarnstheuserthatuninsulatedvoltagewithintheunitmay

havesufficientmagnitudetocauseelectricshock.Therefore.it isdangerous

to makeanykindof contactwithanyinsidepartofthisunit.

_This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the

operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore it

should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may

apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK. MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY

INSERT.

Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment

"Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's

attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding an_ in

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,

as close to the point of cable entry as practical".

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.

INSTALLATION

1 Read and Follow Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video

product is operated. Follow all operating and use instructions.

2Retain Instruction -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference

3 Heed Warnings -- Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions.

4Polarized Plug -- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having

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one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit: contact

your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an

extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure. If you

need an extension, use a polarized cord.

5 Power Sources -- This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video dealer or local

power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the

operating instructions.

6 Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric

shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords, damaged or

cracked wire insulation and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the

cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation.

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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. The openings

should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This video

product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed

in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product

manufacturer's instructions have been followed.

9Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may

cause hazards.

caution: Mainiain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment oi accessories connected to this unit should

bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so I

as to defeat the safety features. This wi!l help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire_ If in doubt,

contact qualified service personnel. ]

lg Water and Moisture -- Do not use this video product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,

kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

11 Accessories -- Do not place this video product on an unstable card, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video

product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a

cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any

mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory

recommended by the manufacturer.

11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven

surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

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12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be

sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-

up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See example below.

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. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to

a professional antenna installer.

14 Cleaning -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or

aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

15 Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they

may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill

liquid of any kind on the video product.

16 Lightning -- For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended

and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable-system.

This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose

you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

18 Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

qualifiedservicepersonnelunderthefollowingconditions.

a.Whenthepower-supplycordorplugisdamaged.

b. Ifliquidhasbeenspilled,orobjectshavefallenintothevideoproduct.

c. Ifthevideoproducthasbeenexposedto rainorwater.

d. Ifthevideoproductdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowingtheoperatinginstructions.Adjustonlythose

controlsthatarecoveredbytheoperatinginstructions.Improperadjustmentof othercontrolsmayresultin

damageandwilloftenrequireextensiveworkbya qualifiedtechniciantorestorethevideoproducttoitsnormal

operation.

e. Ifthevideoproducthasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamaged.

f. Whenthevideoproductexhibitsa distinctchangeinperformance- thisindicatesaneedforservice.

19 ReplacementParts--Whenreplacementpartsarerequired,havetheservicetechnicianverifythatthe

replacementsheuseshavethesamesafetycharacteristicsastheoriginalparts.Useof replacementsspecified

bythevideoproductmanufacturercanpreventfire,electricshockorotherhazards.

26 SafetyCheck-- Uponcompletionofanyserviceorrepairstothisvideoproduct,asktheservicetechnicianto

performsafetychecksrecommendedbythemanufacturertodeterminethatthevideoproductisinsafeoperating

condition.

VCR Customer Controls

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=OWER button

nfrared receiver

?,assette compartment

_TOP/EJECT button

=LAY/STILL button

?,HANNEL (channel up/down)/

FRACKING buttons

_huttle Ring

_EC/IRT button

\M/PM indicators

rime,

rime counter,

rape remaining or

/CR mode indicatqr8 "-" appears []

=LAY -- playba_k_3during reverse []

;RCH -: double-speed (]direction

play, visual[] viewing

search and

skip playback

;LOW -- slow play

_EW -- rewind

;:REW -- high speed rewind

-F- -- fast forward

;:FF -- high speed fast forward

;TILL -- play pause and frame advance

:EM (tape remaining time) indicator

/CR, operate mode

\udio indicators

-- record (flashes during

record pause

rape-in indicator

rv channel or

\uxiliary (L1/L2)

)elayed recording indicator

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_.ccessories supplied

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_emote Control

Check and identify the accessories supplied.

If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer

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Cable for connecting

this VCR to a TV

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Batteries for remote

control handset (R6)

VCR Customer Controls

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AUDIO IN L, R jacks

VIDEO IN jack

IN FROM ANT. - signal input

OUT TO TV - signal out to TV

VIDEO OUT jack

AUDIO OUT L, R jacks

Remote Control Customer Controls

Transmission window

POWER button

CH (channel up/down) button

VOL button - increase or decrease

the audio volume

Cursor buttons

REW button - fast rewind or search

REC - record button

GUIDE - to recall OSD menu

DISPLAY- to recall on-screen display

PROGRAM (programming) button

CLEAR - clears time counter

100/ENT button

VCRFFV mode select button

TAPE SPEED button - select the recording speed

SP or EP

VCR, TV - Device buttons let

you set the remote to control one of the

two devices.

EJECT button

SUPER INDEX buttons - to use the

SUPER INDEX function

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PLAY button - playback

PAUSE/ENTER buttons

FFWD button - fast forward or search

SLOW button - for slow motion picture

STOP button - stops play/record

function

Number buttons

AVX button - select LINE

LAST CH button - Switches to the TV

channel you watched previously during

the current viewing session.

F.ADV button

When you press any of illumination buttons, the illumination will turn on

The illumination goes off 5 seconds later automatically, if you do not press the buttons.

The remote control requires two "hA" batteries.

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1 Insert your fingertip into the notch and push the battery compartment lid to remove it.

Note: When replacing the batteriesl remove the old batteries and keep the POWER button depressed for 10 1

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.

3 Replace the lid.

Operating the VCR:

1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR's infrared receiver.

Notei You Cannot operate the VC Rif there is an obstacle (fo r example, coffee table, sofa, etc)between the VCR I

and remote control. 1

2 Point the remote control at the VCR's infrared receiver and press the required button

on the remote control.

INotei if the remote does not work even at close rangel try replacing the batteries with two fresh "AA" batteriesl

ITypes

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 cassette that were recorded at the

LP speed.

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The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted. The VCR

won't record on atape without a safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC/IRT button

is pressed. Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette.

IInsertion ]

Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR.

• The VCR automatically turns on and the "Tape-In" indicator _ turns on when the cassette is in place.

I Removal ]

Press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR.

The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out.

• The "Tape-In" indicator r_ turns off.

• The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off.

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN.

• WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

•RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

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TABLE A

Select and Watch Channels

using TV

Select and Watch Channels

using VCR

Record and Watch

the Same Channel

Record One Channel

Watch Another

Watch Playback of a Tape

Select Channel

to Watch

3or4

Select Channel

to Watch

3or4

Select Channel to Watch

Select Channel to Record

OFF

(TV mode)

(VCR mode)

OFF

(TV mode)

(VCR mode)

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.

• Whenthepoweristurnedon,pressthePOWERbuttontoturnitoff.PressthePLAYbuttononfrontofthe

VCR.PressingtheCHANNELA buttonalternatesbetweenRFCH-03(channel3)andRFCH-04(channel4) in

theVCR'sdisplay.Displaythechannelwhichisnotusedbya commercialchannelinyourarea.

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN...

•WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS

•RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

•RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

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TABLE B

Select and Watch Channels

using TV

Select and Watch Channels

using VCR

Record and Watch

the Same Channel

Record One Channel

Watch Another

Watch Playback of a Tape

Select Channel

to Watch

AUX or VIDEO

AUXorVIDEO

Select Channel

to Watch

AUX or VIDEO

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WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN.

• WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

•RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

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TABLE C

Select and Watch Channels

using TV

Select and Watch Channels

using VCR

Record and Watch

the Same Channel

Record One Channel

Watch Another

Watch Playback of a Tape

Select Channel

to Watch

3or4

Select Channel

to Watch

3or4

Select Channel to Watch

Select Channel to Record

OFF

(TV mode)

(VCR mode)

OFF

(TV mode)

(VCR mode)

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.

• When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the

VCR. Pressing the CHANNEL _ button alternates between RFCH-03 (channel 3) and RFCH-04 (channel 4) in

the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area.

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN. 1

•WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS

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• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL J•RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

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TABLE D

Select and Watch Channels Select Channel

using TV to Watch

Select and Watch Channels AUX or VIDEO

using VCR

Record and Watch AUX or VIDEO

the Same Channel

Record One Channel Select Channel

Watch Another to Watch

Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO

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.

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TABLE E

Select and Watch Channels

using TV

Select and Watch Channels

usin 9 VCR

Record and Watch

the Same Channel

Record One Channel

Watch Another

Watch Playback of a Tape

Select Cable Box

Output Channel

3or4

Select Cable Box

Channel

Select Cable Box

Channel

Select Channel

to Watch

Select Channel

to Watch

Select Channel

to Watch

OFF

(TV mode)

(VCR mode)

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.

• When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the

VCR. Pressing the CHANNEL A button alternates between RFCH-03 (channel 3) and RFCH-04 (channel 4) in

the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area.

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.

ICauti0n: Do connect the mains supply Connecting all leads (ss page 7).

not to Socket 1

before

Advanced Hookup with Cable Box: AV Hookup

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TABLE F

Select and Watch Channels

using TV

Select and Watch Channels

using VCR

Record and Watch

the Same Channel

Record One Channel

Watch Another

Watch Playback of a Tape

Select Cable Box

Output Channel

AUX or VIDEO

Select Cable Box

Channel

Select Cable Box

Channel

Select Channel

to Watch

Select Channel

to Watch

Select Channel

to Watch

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

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TABLE G

Select and Watch Channels

using TV

Select and Watch Channels

using VCR

Record and Watch

the Same Channel

Record One Channel

Watch Another

Watch Playback of a Tape

Select Cable Box

Output Channel

AUX or VIDEO

Select Channel

to Watch

AUX or VIDEO

1 Plug in at the power supply outlet after completely connecting all cables. Please refer to page 10 to 16

on "HOOKUP" sections.

The VCR will be in the standby mode at this stage.

2 Press the POWER button on the VCR to start the auto set up.

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This screen appears to show that the channel is being set.

The dash "- "puts out lights one by one as shown on the VCR's display.

• The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area.

•It takes about 2 - 3 minutes.

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When the auto install is complete, the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR's display.

Note: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation.

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1You'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 "-:-" on the TV display.

Note: Turn on the TV and select the Video channel (3 or4). or, if YOu are hooked up with an audio!video I

cab e, set the TV to AUX or V DEOI l

1 Press the GUIDE button.

The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

2 Press the IX cursor button to select the SETUP option, and then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the IZ! cursor button to select the CLOCK, and then press the ENTER button.

4 Press the Aor l_t cursor button to change the hour.

• The "AM" or "PM" can be select when you change the hour

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5 Press the _cursor button to select the minutes, and then press Aor I]}]t cursor button to change the

minutes.

6 Press the b,_:ycursor button to select MONTH, and then press the Aor tZI cursor button to change the

month.

7 Press the cursor button to select DAY, and then press the Aor Ii_t cursor button to change the

day.

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The correct day of the week will appear by itself.

8 Press the ycursor button to select YEAR, and then press the Aor t_ cursor button to change the

year.

9 Press the GUIDE button.

The VCR clock is now set, and should show the correct time of day on the TV screen

Notes:

• The clock uses the 12-hour system. You set it for AM or PM

• You can correct any item entered as you go by pressing - cursor button

to select and press A or It cursor to change.

• If you press _ or I._1cursor button continuously, the time or date is kept

changing

Note: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operationl

Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR.

P3WER

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,

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2 Press the GUIDE button.

The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

3 Press the ['_i cursor button to select the SETUP option, and press the ENTER button.

4 Press the t_t cursor button to select the CHANNEL, and then press the ENTER button.

5 Pressthe 1"_icursor button, and then press the ENTER button.

The VOR will automatically select OATV1 or ANT and store channels received in your area. It takes about 2 - 3

minutes

If CATV1 doesn't give you the channels you expect, press the _' cursor button to select OATV2 at step 4.

After the channels are stored in memory, the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR's display.

6 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing.

Note: Your VCR is capable of receMng 68 broadcast TV channels (vhf 2 # 13, Uhf !4 _69) and cable channe!s

(CA TV I ; 125). In some areas Channels Cannot be received when CATV1 is Selected. In this Casel select CATV2

in the receiving setup.

When automatic presetting of channels are finished

Press the CH (channeL) button (or numbered buttons) to check the channeLs you can receive.

jNote: If no channels have been set or a Clear picture does not appear, Check the antenna or cable connection.

The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank, have snowy pictures, or

interference. You may skip these channels by erasing them. Very weak stations might not be

memorized at all. You may receive these stations by adding them.

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1 Press the GUIDE button.

The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

2 Press the I_]t cursor button to select the SETUP option, and then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the t_ cursor button to select the channel, and then press the ENTER button.

4Use the I_t cursor buttons to select CH LIST <ADD/ERASE>, and then press the ENTER button.

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5 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase.

6 Press the STOP button to delete the channel, or press the PLAY button to add it.

7 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing.

IAuto 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 AU× or VIDEO.

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2 Press the GUIDE button.

Themain on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

3 Press the UI_cursor button to select "SETUP, and then press the ENTER button.

4 Press the cursor 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 <ON>. During

playback this function does not operate.

OFF: The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off.

5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting.

_UJDE

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.

When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically.

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3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape.

If you press the PLAY button and the cassette has not been inserted, the warning screen will

appear on the TV screen for several seconds. Insert a cassette.

4 Press the STOP button to end playback.

Note: This VCR can quasi Playback the tape that is recorded by S, VHS type. SQPB stands for S-VHS Quasi

Playback When VCR paYbaCk by SQpB the inversion nOSe w II appears on screen in ST LL, SLOW and EA DV

mode.

When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the tape.

• If you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding, the power will not shut

off until the tape has been completely rewound.

You may also rewind the tape manually at any time.

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Manual Rewind

1 Press the STOP button to end playback.

2 Press the REW button.

The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning, then stops

Press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape.

Movie Return

If your video cassette 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

INotei This function works only in PLAYBACK mode, not in RECORDING mode. 1

This function rewinds or fast-forwards T-120 tape for about 83 seconds.

This time period will vary for different types of tape.

PresstheREWor F.FWDbutton,thenpressit again.

Tostopthetape,pressthe STOP button.

Note: During Super rewind/fast-forward, there will be an interval of 5 second s betwee n the time the STOP butto _

is pressed and the tape actually stops. This is designed to protect the tape. To stop the tape earlier, press the

REW or F.FWD button to restore the norma rew nd/fast:forward speed, then press the STOP bUtt0n.

Auto Tracking

Pressing the PLAY button starts the auto tracking feature, which automatically adjusts playback to eliminate static

lines or picture noise that may appear on the screen.

Manual Tracking

Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment. You can do this with the

remote control.

Press the CH (A or t_!) button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a

cassette.

Press either the Aor Ii_t buttons until picture is clear.

INotei To reactivate auto trackingl simply eject the tape and reinsert it into the VCR.

IStill Playback (Pause) ]

Press the PAUSE button on the remote control 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 button again

INotei The sound is muted and cannot be heard during "Special Playback Effects".

Notes:

,After i minute in the PAUSE model the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape.

,If noise bars appear on the T V screen during the pAUSE mode, first set the VCR to the SLO W mode bY

pressing the (4) button dudng playback and then press the CH (A or I_:t) button On the remote Controlto

minimize the noise bars (see page 26).

If the screen jitters during PAUSE, press the CH (A or IZI ) button to minimize the jittersl

Frame Advance

1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback.

2 Press the F.ADV button to view the picture one frame at a time.

• Press the PAUSE button to resume play.

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1 Press the PLAY button.

2 Press the SLOW button to slow the playback speed.

3 PressthePLAYbuttonto returnto playbackat normalspeed.

PresstheSTOPbuttonto stopthetape.

Notes:

iUse the CH (A or !_! )button to minimize any Visual noise bands on the screen.

, After 1 minute in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the

tape and VCR.

IVisual Search ]

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This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it

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 FFWD, then hold F.FWD for forward search at a higher speed.

•Release REW or FFWD to return to normal playback.

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on

separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.

To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks

(see page 52).

IHow to select playback audio ]

1 Press the GUIDE button.

2 Press the t_ cursor button to select the SETUP option, and then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the I_i! cursor button to select AUDIO, and then press the ENTER button.

4 Press the _cursor button to select "HIFr' 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

inthe 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.

5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting.

The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions -- PLAY, PAUSE, SLOW MOTION, and SEARCH --

using one convenient ring.

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How to use the shuttle ring

1 Turn the shuttle ring during playback or still playback (pause).

•As you turn the ring, you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse morion.

•Try using the shuttle to explore backward and forward through your next video

2 Turn the ring while in stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape.

•The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial.

Notes:

•If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the SLOW/STILL modes, turn and hold the shuttle ring in the

SLOW position, then press the TRACKING (,A or It ) button on the VCR to minimize the noise bars. The noise

bars are then eliminated automatically in the STILL mode

-Since this videotape is used in T-180 and longer cassettes do not repeatedly perform the following operations

with these tapes.

--Fast forward, rewind, slow play

--Insertion and ejection of cassettes

lWhat SUPER INDEX?

SUPER INDEX allows you to quickly search for a program or a scene you want to view or the

point from which you want to start recording on tape, with the following four functions:

•INDEX SEARCH: You can locate the beginning of a recorded program, using the INDEX

feature*.

Each time you press the REC button to start recording, the VCR will record an INDEX mark at the start of I

recording. The INDEX feature uses this signal recorded on tapes (V1SS signal) to locate the beginning of a I

program you want to view.

•BLANK SEARCH: You can locate the beginning of a blank (non-recorded) section on

tape.

•EASY VIEW: This switches fast forward or rewind to visual search so that you can search

for a scene you want to view while scanning the pictures

•SKIP PLAY: You can skip unnecessary scenes during play.

jNOTE:This function only Works with recordings that have been set up with indexing.

1 Press the -button (rewind) or the + button (forward) to begin the index search in the

STOPmode.

• TheINDEX search screen is displayed, and the tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is

detected.

• A black square in the tape bar shows the current tape position.

• When the VCR finds an index mark, it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot.

jNOTE:Tape bar will not appeal correctly if the tapes which have scratches or are slack are being used. 1

2 If this is the program you were looking for press the PLAY button for normal playback.

•To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press the STOP button

jNote: If there are nO index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end. 1

This function searches for a non-recorded section of remaining tape, or unused tape, and stops the tape when it

locates such a section.

NOTES:

BLANK SEARCH cannot be operated with acassette without a safety tab.

, BLANK SEARCH may not operate when a blank section lasts no more than five minutesl

BLANK SEARCH will not be engaged in the following sections since they are not recognized as blanks;

_Sections with noise

_ Sections where only sound has been recorded

L Sections where previous recordings have been erased

Press the (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button in the STOP mode.

The BLANK SEARCH screen will appear and the tape will fast forward automatically

• The blank which is the nearest the current tape position is searched for.

• The blank square in the tape bar shows the current tape position.

• The tape remaining time appears on the screen and VCR display during BLANK SEARCH.

• When a blank is detected, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the blank.

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,When a Cassette without a safety tab is inserted, 'TAb w!! flash In the VCR display for several seconds and the I

cassette wi!l be ejected automatically.

j , Tape bar will not appear correctly if tapes which have scratches or are slack are being used. J

When the beginning of blank is located, the STOP screen will appear for five seconds and the tape will stop

• The tape remaining time appears in the VCR display.

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Hold (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button during rewind (or fast forward), and the mode will switch to

visual search, so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning pictures.

Hold down the _; (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button dunng rewind:

The tape will be visually scanned in the reverse direction while the button is held.

Hold (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button during fast forward:

The tape will be visually scanned in the forward direction while the button is held.

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• When the button is released, the tape will rewind or fast forward again.

While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the :G, (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK)

button.

The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume play.

Press DISPLAY while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below

together with the VCR's display.

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Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock.

Press the DISPLAY button a second time to see just the time counter.

•The linear time Counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape.

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Press the DISPLAY button a third time to see the tape remaining time.

Note: Immediately after the tape is inserted, i'.-:"' Willappearl 2 minutes after playback Or recording is

started, the tape remaining time is displayed.

Press the CLEAR button repeatedly to switch the type of tape is used. The correct remaining time will appear.

AUTO: T-120 or shorter tape

T-160: T-140 or T-160 tape

T-180: T-180 tape

T-210: T-210 tape

The tape remaining time is not displayed correctly for a tape without any recordings or tapes other than

T_30/60/90/120/140/1601180/210.

' The remaining time may not be displayed correctly during fast forwarding or rewinding.

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You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming, and you can return to that

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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.

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4 Press the STOP button when you are done recording or playing back the tape.

5 PresstheREWbuttonto rewind the tape.

It will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter in step 3.

• Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot.

Notes:

*Press the DISPLAY button to turn the counter display off, The selected spot will stay in memory unt!! you set a

new one or untilthe tape is ejected.

, During super rewind/fast forward, the tape does not stop automatically even if the counter reads 0:00:00. J

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.

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. In most cases, it is okay to record for personal use, as long as you do not sell the

material. You must act responsibly in this area - check into the matter if you are unsure.

jNote: You may use a blank tape 0ryou may record over a previously recorded (erasable) tapel 1

1 Turn on 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 blank or erasable tape.

The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display

• If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically, and you cannot complete

the record operation.

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3 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select SP (standard play, for the best picture quality) or EP

(extended play, for the longest recording time on a single tape).

4 Press the CH (A/IZ ) button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record.

Example: Select channel 8.

•100/ENT and and (_ for the channel 124.

5 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC/IRT button on the VCR.

Recording will start and the indictor on the VCR will appear.

Notes:

• Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place. When a cassette without a safety

tab is inserted. "TAb" will flash in the VCR display or the warning screen will appear on the TV screen for

several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically.

• 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.

• If you press the REC button and the cassette has not been inserted, the warning screen will appear on the

TV screen for several seconds. Insert a cassette.

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6 Press the STOP button to finish recording.

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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 "IV only.

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2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote, if it's programmed to control your

TV (see page 48).

Notes:

•You can check on the recording by pressing VCR/TV again. This will switch you back to viewing through the

VCR. and you'll see the program you are recording.

•If you're hooked up with an audio/video cable: Switch the TV from AUX or VIDEO mode back to the TV

mode, then select the channels you want to watch as described in Step 2. Switch TV back to AUX orVIDEO to

monitor your recording.

1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the recording temporarily.

2 Press the CH (_/IZt ) button or number buttons to change the channel to the one you 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 28, "Locating the beginning of arecorded program (

INDEX SEARCH)".

Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program - such as in a second language. If a station broadcasts in SAP,

the SA indicator will display on your TV screen.

You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option.

How to set the SAP option.

1 Press the GUIDE button.

2 Press the I_ cursor button to select the SETUP option, and then press the ENTER button.

3 Press the I'_t cursor button to select AUDIO, and then press the ENTER button.

4 Press the I_ii and _cursor button to set the STEREO/MONO option to "STEREO".

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5 Press the [_I and _cursor button to set the SAP option to "ON".

6 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting.

7 Follow the Step 1 through 6 on "Basic Recording Steps" on pages 35 and 36.

IStereo 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.

Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too "noisy".

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 33 and 34.

2 Press the REC/IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on the display.

• You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC/IRT button

•While you are recording, the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display.

• At the end of your recording, the display will read "0:00", recording will stop automatically, and the VCR will turn

itself off.

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I Press the STOP button.

• This can be done wither on the VCR or with the remote control

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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

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record a show every weekday or every week at the same time You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at

once.

Recording is even easier when you have set up your channels for the VCR Plus+ system Learn the basics of

delayed recording in this section. Then read about the VCR Plus+ system beginning on page 43.

Before you begin

Assemble the information you need for timed recording:

• Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time

•Date and day of the program

• Starting time

• Ending time

• Channel to be recorded

• Blank or erasable videocassette (safety tab intact)

You set up the delayed recording using the on-screen Easy Guide System

1 Insert blank or erasable tape.

The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display.

•If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically and timed record won't

operate.

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.

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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.

• If eight programs have already been stored in memory, FULL will flash inthe VCR's display for about five

seconds.

• The screen above will not appear at this time.

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.

4 Press the ENTER button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording

EXAMPLE: Set the VCR to record "one time", aprogram on Channel 8 that starts at 6:00 PM and records for

30 minutes on 7/10/99, at the EP recording speed

5 Pressthe Aor tZ1 cursor button to change the hour of the start time.

•The "AM" or "PM" can be select when you change the hour

6 Press the _y cursor button to select the minutes, and then press the _or I_it cursor button to

change the minutes of the start time.

7 Press the Ycursor button to select the recording time, and then press the Aor H_ cursor button to

change the hour.

8 Press the _cursor button to select the minutes, and then press the _or I_t cursor button to

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change the minutes.

• If you have installed a cable box (see page 23), the cable box output channel will appear in the CH

column.

9 Press the _cursor button to select the channel, and then press the Aor I_i_Icursor button to change

the channel.

•If you want to record from an external equipment, press the Aor H_tcursor button to select L1

or L2 instead of the channel number.

10 Press the rcursor button to select the tape speed, and then press the Aor UI_Icursor or TAPE

SPEED button to change the recording speed to EP.

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11 Press the rcursor to select the recording date, and then press the Aor t_! cursor button to

change the date.

12 Press the PROGRAM button to set the progra m in memory.

13 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR. The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR.

The delayed recording indicator will display on the TV.

This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed

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The VCR will automatically give a warning display on the screen 5 minutes before timer recording is to start

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 you have installed a cable box (see page 23), turn on the cable box and select the channel you want

to record on

the cable box (08 in this case) before recording starts.

To stop recording while in the timed recording mode:

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.

Important: Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR.

IAbout 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.

Your local channels may be different from the VCR Plus+ channel codes To get ready to record with the VCR

Plus+ system you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channel numbers to the VCR Plus+ channel

codes already stored in your VCR's memory. This is called channel setup and you do it using the on-screen Easy

Guide System and the following step-by-step instructions. Then you will be ready to begin VCR Plus+ recording,

also using the on-screen Easy Guide System. VCR Plus+' and PlusCode R are trademarks of Gemstar

Development Corporation.

Before you begin

1Look for a listing like this one in your local TV program guide or Sunday newspaper TV section Notice the

small numbers to the right of the station name.

These are the VCR Plus+ channel numbers that you will use in the channel setup procedure.

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2 Make a list of the VCR Plus+ channel numbers and the channel numbers you are receiving them on If there are

any differences, YOUR channel numbers must be assigned to the corresponding VCR Plus+ numbers. (See

Example)

EXAMPLE

O4 O4

(ind,)

06 06

ABC

20 08

(PB_',

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(PBS)

42 38

(Cable News

Network)

Note in the example that the channel numbers are the same except for 26 (received on channel 8) and 42

(received on channel 38), These two channels must be assigned.

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 23 "cable box setup" in "First Time Setup" section. The following operation is not necessary.

The following shows the procedure you should perform when you are receiving the Cable News Network (channel

42 with the VCR Plus+ system) on channel 38.

Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus+ Channels

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.

Themain on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

3 Press the H_IIcursor button to select SETUP option, and then press ENTER button.

4 Press the UZtbutton to select VCR PLUS+ SETUP, and then press the ENTER button.

5 Press the UZtcursor button to select "NO", and then press the ENTER button.

A small arrow points to a blank "- -" in the CHANNEL column.

6 Press the CH (A/t_1) button to move up and down through the channel list until you reach VCR Plus+

CH42.

7 Press the number buttons to assign your broadcast channel number to the corresponding VCR Plus+

channel.

In this example broadcast channel 38 is assigned to VCR Plus+ channel 42.

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8Repeat steps 6 - 7 for all channels that need to be assigned.

9 Press the GUIDE button to end the setup procedure.

You are ready to begin delayed recording with the VCR plus+ system

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1 Insert a blank or erasable 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 and VCR Plus+ recording

won't operate.

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2 Press the PROGRAM button to select VCR PLUS+ RECORDING.

•If eight programs have already been stored in memory, "FULL" will flash in the VCR's display for about five

seconds.

• The screen on the right (below) will not appear at this time.

3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record.

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4 Press the ENTER button to store the PlusCode number in the VCR's memory.

ONE TIME

DAILY

WEEKLY

Types of Delayed Recordings

Records one show at a particular date and time

Records a show at the same time every day of the week, Monday through Friday.

Records a show at the same day and time every week.

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5 Press the _or IZQcursor button to select ONE TIME, DAILY or WEEKLY PROGRAM, and then press

ENTER button.

6 Press the ycursor button to select tape speed, and then press the _or t_Q cursor button or TAPE

SPEED to choose recording speed SP (standard play) or EP (extended play).

The screen will display all the details of the program you chose. Check the CH number to make sure it is the right

one.

If not, you need to check your VCR Plus+ channel setup again.

•If you have installed a cable box (see page 23), the cable box output will appear in the CH column.

7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want, then press the PROGRAM button to

complete your programming or continue with additional programs.

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8 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.

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The VCR will automatically give a warning display on the screen 5 minutes before timer recording is to start.

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 you have installed a cable box (see page 23), turn on the cable box and select the channel

you want to record on the cable box before recording starts

Important: Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR

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Aftere ntering a PtusCodenu mbe eckt he information displayed wit h_he PROG _ REVIEW Ift here is

You can use the VCR Plus+ system to program the timer, observing the VCR's display, without turning on the

power to the VCR and TV.

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1 Insert a blank or erasable 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 and VCR Plus+ recording

won't operate.

2 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR.

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3Press the PROGRAM button.

The clock display switches to the indication shown on the right.

• If eight programs have already been stored in memory, "FULL" will flash in the VCR's display for about five

seconds.

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4 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record.

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correct one. l

5 Press the ENTER button to enter the PlusCode number in the VCR's memory.

The start time and channel will appear Check the details of the program.

•If you have installed a cable box (see page 23), the cable box output channel will appear in the channel

display.

•If "Err" flashes for about five seconds, check the PlusCode number of the program and enter it again.

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6 Press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs.

The delayed recording indicator ill display on the VCR.

This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed

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Note: If a cassette has not been inserted Ora cassette without safety tab has been inserted, the delayed 1

recording indicator will flash to warn you l The Cassette Without safety tab will be ejected automatically, Be sure to

insert a Cassette With Safety tab intact. J

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 you have installed a cable box (see page 23), turn on the cable box and select the channel you want to

record on the cable box before recording starts.

Important: Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR.

caution of VCR Plus+Recording

iAfter entering a PlusCode number, check the information displayed With the "PROGRAM REVIEW": If there is I

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(are) anY Unnecessary Pr0gram (S),please canc el or correct it (them). please refer to page 49, !!Reviewing what

you have programmed .

To go into the recording mode:

1. Press the POWER button to turn the VCR on.

2. Turn on TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).

3. Press the TAPE SPEED button to switch the recording mode.

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.

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1 Press the GUIDE button.

The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen,

2 Press the ENTER button to select the PROGRAM MENU.

3 Press the IZt cursor button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option, and then press the ENTER.

This brings up the screen setting for the first program.

If you want to clear this program, press the _button to remove this program.

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4 Each time pressing the r__button to cycle through all the programs you have preset.

• The screen will display the next program, if there are more, or it will switch back to the main menu

5 Press the GUIDE button to end.

1 Turn on the TV

2 Press the "TV" buttons on remote control.

3 PointVCRremotecontroltowardTV.

4 PressthenumberbuttoncorrespondingthefunctionsavailableonyourTVremotecontrol.

INote: This function is available on Hitachi TV: Some Of Hitachi TV does not Work with this remote

IHookup ]

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.

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN...

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•Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system, as shown above

• Make sure that "STEREO" audio is selected from the VCR Set-Up Menu, as shown on page 36, of

"RECORDING OPERATIONS" section, "Stereo vs. mono sound".

•Select VCR recording speed (SP or EP) as shown on page 33, of "RECORDING OPERATIONS"

section, "Basic recording steps".

1Press the AVX button on remote control, so that L (line) on the TV display.

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2 Turn on the stereo, and start the selection you wish to record.

3 Press the REC/IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording.

4 Press the STOP button to stop recording.

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You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette

tapes.

Note:If Your camc0rder is not stereo (has only one audio plug), Connect it into the AUDIO IN:L input on the back 1

of theVCR, J

* It is not necessary to connect the S-VIDEO jack

BEFORE YOU BEGIN...

Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to the audio/video jacks on the back of your VCR.

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1 Press the AVX button twice on remote control, to display L (line) on the TV display.

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2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control. The VCR will go into

Record/Pause.

3 PressthePLAYbuttononthecamcorder.Youwill seethecamcordertapebeing played on the

TV.

4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy, press the PAUSE button again

to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape.

•Press the STOP button to finish recording.

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If you have two VCRs, you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR

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1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR-1 so that L1 (line) appears in the display.

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2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on VCR-I. The VCR will go into Record/Pause.

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3 Press the PLAY button on VCR-2. You will see the taped program being played on the TV.

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

No power

Remote control doesn't

work

Won't record

Won't play back

Won't make timer

recordings

Snowy picture in playback

•Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet.

• Make sure the batteries are fresh, and properly

installed.

• Safety tab has been removed from cassette (VCR

will

automatically eject the tape).

• 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

usin9 direct audio/video hookup).

• The VCR power must be turned off to activate

timer recording.

• Clock is not set correctly.

• Programs entered incorrectly.

• Programs exceed the length of the cassette. Use

the EP

recording speed for maximum programming.

• Safety tab has been removed from cassette.

• Snow or picture noise is normal during search,

still, and slow

Playback.

• Head cleaning may be required.

• Tape is worn or of inferior quality - adjust tracking

controls.

• Check antenna or cable connections.

Snowy picture in normal

TV viewing

Clock shows --:-- on the • Power has been interrupted -reset the clock.

TV display • Reset the clock.

Erratic VCR display • Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed

instrument (pen, toothpick, etc.).

Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance. Such maintenance and

adjustments should not be attempted by the user. Please consult your service dealer for further information.

NOTE: Dirt accumulation on the Video heads will cause the playback picture to become noisy. The VCR may

require the video heads to be professionally cleaned by a qualified service dealer.

The following indications appear in the VCR display and OSD screen to tell you the current status of your VCR.

ODS

Display for about 5 sec.

Indication

(flashes for about 5

seconds)

(flashes for about 5

seconds)

(flashes for about 5

seconds)

(flashes uninterruptedly)

(flashes for about 3

seconds)

(flashes for about 3

seconds)

When it appears

When programming the

timer

When programming the

timer (by using VCR

display)

When programming the

timer

When you turn power off

after programming the

timer, or transfer the

programming with the

power off

When you press the play,

record, fast forward, rewind

or super index button

When you press the

record button for

recording or dubbing, or

press the

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K) button for BLANK

Meaning and

troubleshooting

•The VCR clock has been

set to "--:--". Set the time

and program the timer.

• A non-existing PlusCode

number has been entered.

Check the PlusCode

number of the program

and enter it again.

• Eight programs have

already been stored.

Cancel unnecessary

program and transfer the

new program.

• A cassette has not been

inserted or a cassette

without safety tab has

been inserted. A cassette

without safety tab will be

ejected automatically.

Insert a cassette with

safety tab intact..

• A cassette has not been

inserted. Insert a cassette.

• A cassette without safety

tab has been inserted. It

will be ejected

automatically. Insert a

cassette with safety tab

intact..

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When you turn power on

(flashes for about 3

seconds)

•The video heads are

dirty. Cleaning them is

recommended. To switch

off the CL display, clean

the heads, turn the power

off and press the channel

button. The CL display

automatically switches off

when recording and

playback are performed for

about 5 hours after it

appears.

Format:

Video Signal System:

Record/Playback System:

Tape Speed:

RF Input:

Tuner:

Type:

Power Input:

Power Consumption:

Cabinet Size:

Weight:

Storage Temperature:

Operating Temperature:

Accessories:

VHS

NTSC color EIA standard

Video: 4 head

Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record/playback system

33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec (LP) (playback only),

11.12 mm/sec (EP)

UHF/VHS 75 ohm

USA: 181 channel tuning ability* (125 cable channels)

Canada: 178 channel tuning ability* (122 cable channels)

Auto programming frequency synthesis

AC 120',/60 Hz

16W nominal

2.0W (Standby mode)

14-15/16" (W) x 3-11/16" (H) x 10-14/16" (D)

38.0 cm (W) x 9.3 cm (H) x 27.6 cm (D)

7.7 Ibs. (3.5 kg)

-4°F to 131°F

41°F to 104°F

1 coaxial cable (Part No. EW10251)

1 remote control unit (Part No. HL11134), 2 AA batteries

* Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.

For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories, please call HiTRON, Inc. TOLL FREE

at 1-800-995-4500 (in the continental United States). For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest

Hitachi Regional Office.

Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

Hitachi Service Hotline

Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada For the location nearest to you,

call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers:

In the continental U.S.A

DIAL TOLL FREE

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

You must state your zip code when calling

In Canada

I MONTREAL 514-956-9882 ]

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