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HITACHI

Instruction Manual
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Video Deck

VT-F350A
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Hitachi

Home

Electronics

(America),

Inc.

For information concerning repairs, operation or
technical assistance, please contact the Service
Department of your nearest Regional Office.
Eastern
Regional
Office
1290 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071
Tel. 201-935-8980
Mid-Western
Regional
Office
1400 Morse Ave., Elk Grove Village, II1. 60007
Tel. 708-593-1550

Southern Regional Office
510 Plaza Drive College Park, Georgia 30349
Tel. 404-763-0360
Western
Regional
Office
401 West Artesia Boulevard, Compton, California
90220
Tel. 213-537-8383

HITACHI SALES CORPORATION
OF
HAWAII, INC.
3219 KoapakaStreet, Honolulu,Hawaii 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI

(HSC)

CANADA

INC.

3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire,
Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA
Tel. 514-697-9150

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I

carefully before use end refer to it if
Please read this instruction
manual
any difficulties arise.

FEATURES
•
•
•

VHS Hi-Fi stereo system
Auto head cleaning system
Setting 8 programs/1 year is possible with

built-in programmable timer
Cable-compatible
frequency
synthesizer
quartz tuner
• Auto tracking
• Automatic rewind
• Remote control for use in common by
TV/VCR
• Intelascan feature
• Multichannel Television Sound (MTS)
is
receivable
•

INTELASCAN

FOR YOUR SAFETY ................................
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
...................
CONTROLS AND FEATURES ...................
INSTALLATION .....................................
VIDEO CHANNEL SE'I-rlNG ...................
NORMAL TV VIEWING ..........................
CONNECTION
WITH A/V "IV .................
SETTING THE CLOCK ...........................
CHANNEL TUNING ...............................
VCR FUNCTION SETTING .... _................
CASSETTE TAPES ................................
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS ................
INSTANT RECORDING ..........................
PLAYBACK ..........................................
TIMER RECORDING ..............................
RECALLING THE PROGRAM .................
CLEARING INFORMATION
FROM A
PROGRAM ........................................
PROGRAM PRIORITY ...........................
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TV BY USING
THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............
RECORDING FROM ANOTHER VCR ......
RECORDING FROM A VIDEO
CAMERA ..........................................
USING AS AN AUDIO DECK .................
HEAD CLEANING .................................
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
....................
PROBLEM GUIDE .................................
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................
SPANISH QUICK USE GUIDE ................

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FEATURE

This feature displays an outline of VCR operation procedure (playback, recording, clock setting, etc.)
in 3 languages on the TV screen to guide you when operating the VCR.
Connect the VCR and TV by the procedure shown on pages 10 - 16, and then perform the following.
1, Turn on TV and VCR.
2, Set the TV to channel 3 (or 4),
3. Press GUIDE button on the remote control
unit.

5. Press "1" through "6" on the remote control
unit.
For example, press "2" for clock setting.
4. Select the language by pressing
tons "1" - "3" and then press
button.
When you press button "2"
"FRAN(_AIS"
and then press
button, for example, the menu
played in French.

one of butthe GUIDE
to select
the GUIDE
will be dis-

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6. Press "GUIDE"

to return to "original menu".

FOR YOUR

SAFETY

Power supply:
AC
The POWER switch

Moisture

120V. 60 Hz only
switches
the VCR

condensation

on and

If you pour cold liquid into a glass, water vapor
in the air will condense on the surface of the

If the unit is to be left unattended
for a long
period,
it is recommended
that the unit be

glass. This is moisture condensation.
Moisture condensation on the head drum, one 9f
the most crucial parts of the unit, will cause

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will decrease the likelyhood of damage from
lightning surges in the power line or antenna/
cable system.

SHOCK,

BACKI.

PARTS
SERVICE

INSIDE.
PERSONNEL

Two surge suppressor models are available from
Hitachi Parts Distributers for U.S.A. only. Model

WARNING:
Many

damage to the tape. When the VCR is exposed
to a rapid temperature change from cold to
warm, some condensation will occur. Under this
condition, connect the power cord to the AC line,
press POWER button on and allow at least two
hours for the VCR to dry out.
Caution for users living In an area with frequent electrical storms

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RISK

CAUTION:

unaffected.

programs

and

films

are

copyrighted.
In certain
circumstances,
copyright law may apply to private In-home
video taping of copyrighted materials.

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.

COMBO # 1 provides one protected AC receptacle and a set of in/out cable/antenna protection ports. Model COMBO #2 offers four
protected AC receptacles, a six foot line cord,
master rocker switch and a set of in/out cable/
antenna protection ports.

CAUTION:
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 TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a
major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too
This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper usa 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

Reed end Follow Instructions--All
the safety
and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Follow all operating
and use instructions,

Retain Instructions
--The
safety and
operating
instructions
should be retained for future
reference.

"_A_

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

Polarized Plug--This video product is equipped
with a polarized alternating-currant
line plug (a
plug having one I_ade wider than the other). This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is 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 elactdc shock do not use this polarized plug
with an extension cord, receptacle or o(her outlet unless
the blades can be fully inserted
without blade exposure, If you
need an extension, use a polarized cord.
Power Soorcee--This
video product should be
5
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 in.
landed to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.

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 ere 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.

, Power-Co_d
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, end 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 orcovered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bad, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This video product should never be placed near
or over a radiato¢ 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.

Attachments--Do
not use attachments unless
recommended by the video product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
Caution: Maintain electrical safety Powerline operated
equipment or 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 as
to defeat the safety features. This wil help avoid any
potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt,
contact qualified service personnel,
Water end Moisture--Do
not use this video
product near water--for example, near • bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near • swimming pool, and the like.

10
1 1

Accessories--Do
not place this video product on
an unstable cart, 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.

1 1A An
appliance should
andcart
combination
be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.

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 ot the
National Electrical Code, ANSIINFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the
masl and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna dis(;harge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding eleclrode See exampte'below.
EXAMPLE

OF ANTENNA

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.

GROUNDING

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE

CLAMP

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J'_(NEC
ELECTRIC
EQUIPMENT

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SERVICE

SERVICE
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SECTION

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CONOUCTORS
SECTION giG21)

" GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERV_E GROUNDPNG
ELECTRO_.SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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
1 8

Conditions
Requiring
Service--Unplug
this
video product from the wall outlet and refer servic-

ing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

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
tines 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.

USE
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.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the video product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d. If (he video product does not operate normally by fo!lowing the operating instructions. Adjust only those
controls that' are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive
work by • qualified technician to restore the video
product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in
performance--this
indicates a need for service.
19

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 tire or
electric shock.
Never spill liquid of
any k_nd on the
video product.

Replacement
Pert,,--Whec
replacement parts
are required, have the service technician verify
that the replacements he uses have the same safety
characteristics as the original pads. Use of replacements
specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent
fire, electric shock or other hazards.

Safety Check--Upon
completion of any service
or repairs to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks recommended by the
manufacturer to determine that the video product is in
safe operating condition.

CONTROLS AND FEATURES
11

20 "_

Note: Power is turned on automatically
when the cassette is loaded.

('One channel position either higher or lower
outside the range of your preset channels.)

4. REWIND BUTTON
Press to start rewind.
Press this button during playback, and
reverse playback picture at high speed can
be seen.
PLAY BU'I-I"ON
Press to start play.
FAST FORWARD BUI-I'ON
Press to activate fast forward.
Press this button during playback, and
forward playback picture at high speed can
be seen.
CHANNEL

SELECT BUT'TONS

Select the channels you wish to view or to
record by pressing these buttons.

HEAD CLEANING BUTTON
Press this button to manually clean the video
heads when the dirt cannot be removed by
auto cleaning.

BuI-rON

Note: Power may be on or off when removing the cassette.

234567

COMPARTMENT

If this button is pressed, while the set is
operating, the running of tape stops and all
operating modes are cancelled (except for
timer recording). The cassette isejected, when
this button is pressed again in STOP mode.

And you can also select "LINE"* by pressing
these buttons to record or watch the program input at the VIDEO IN and AUOIO IN.

3, STOP/EJECT

Insert a cassette in through a door, and loading will he completed automatically.

2, POWER BUTTON
Turn system power on and off.

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1. CASSE'I-rE

RECORD/IRT

BUTTON

Press to start recording.
10. INFRARED RAY RECEIVING SECTION
Receives the infrared ray from remote
control unit.
11. TAPE-IN

INDICATOR

Lights when cassette is loaded in the compartment,
12. HI-FI INDICATOR
Lights when a Hi-Fi recorded tape is being
played.
13. VCR MODE

INDICATOR

• _
appears during recording.
• <1<)appears during the rewind mode.
• I:>1>appears during the fast-forward
mode.
• I> appears during the playback.
• nil appears when the PAUSE button is
pressed during record or play mode and
disappears when the PAUSE button is
pressed again.

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--_---31

--38
29

28 27

7"
14. _
INDICATOR
Will light when turning power off after programming.

37
38

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15, I STEREO ] INDICATOR
Lights when receiving a stereo broadcast,
16, MEMORY INDICATOR
Appears when the DISPLAY button is
pressed when the counter is displayed on TV
screen or VCR's display. Rewind the tape
with "M" lit, and the tape stops when the
counter reads "O:00:00".

24.

Receives video signal from a video camera or
another VCR.
25. AUDIO

left-channel

stereo

sound

monaural

sound. If you connect an audio source to
only AUDIO IN (L), the same sound is
recorded on Hi-Fi tracks (L) end (R) in
monaural.

VCR is in the playback mode.
Audio

Receive audio signals from a stereo system
()r another VCR. AUDIO IN (L) handles the

17. [_
INDICATOR
Appears when the VCR is turned on or the
18. SAP INDICATOR
Some TV stations transmit a "Second

VIDEO IN

Program '_(SAP). The SAP is normally used
for e second language.

26.

AUDIO OUT
For a connection to a monitor or another
VCR.

This indicator lights when the VCR is tuned
to SAP broadcast.

VIDEO OUT
For connection to monitor TV.

19. TAPE SPEED INDICATORS

RF CONVERTER SWITCH
Set this switch to whichever channel (CH3

20. _
INDICATOR
Lights when you select the LINE position by
pressing the AVX button or CHANNEL

or CH4) is unused in your area.
9,

select button.
LINE position is used to
record or watch the program input at the
VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN.
21.

CHANNEL

INDICATOR

22.

CLOCK DISPLAY
Shows the c_ock and tape counter.

23. ANTENNA OUTPUT
Connect this terminal to the antenna termina_ on the beck of the TV.

ANTENNA INPUT
Connect the UHF and/or VHF antenna to
this terminal.
SIGNAL TRANSMISSION

WINDOW

Transmits an invisible light beam (infrared)
from the remote control unit to the VCR.
31. AVX BUTTON
Press to select tuner position to record or
view an off-the-air "IV program (through the
VCR's built-in tuner) or the "LINE" position
to record or view the program input through
the video and audio fine input jacks.

32. "IV BUTTON

First press this button when operating your
TV with this remote control, and then press
the button which corresponds to the function you want.
33.

NUMBER

BUTTONS

"O" THROUGH

"9"

100lENT BUTTON
Used to select "IV or CATV channels.
Press "100", "2", "3" in this order to select
channel 123. Press "100", "0" and "5'" for
channel 105.
DISPLAy

BUTTON

Select any channel {whether or not it is in
the "Tuner Scan List") by pressing two but*
tons. (Press "O" and then "8" for channel 8.)
The number buttons are also used for setting

1st Press .... Calls up the mode display on
TV screen,

the clock and programming the timer.

cept for "Linear Time Counter",
Also changes the VCR's display from the
clock to the counter,

34. CHANNEL

2nd Press {before display disappeears)
.... The display on "IV screen disappears ex-

SELECT SUTTONS

Same as the buttons on the VCR.
35. SLOW

3rd Press .... The counter memory "M"

SPEED BUTTONS

pears on "IV screen and in VCR's display,
4th Press .... Clears the display on "IV
screen, Also changes the VCR's display
from the counter to the clock.

During slow playback the slow speed can be
adjusted by pressing the SLOW SPEED
button.
36. VCR CONTROL

SUTTONS

These buttons (except for "REC" buttons)
, function same as the buttons on your VCR.
Note: The REC buttons must be pressed
simultaneously to start recording,

CLEAR BUTTON
Used for programming the timer.
And also used for counter reset button.
7.

37. TAPE SPEED SELECT BUTTON

•

INTELASCAN
GUIDE BUTTON
Press this button to use the Intelascan fea-

Playback
speed
automatically
corresponds with recorded speed.
This VCR cannot record in LP mode, but

ture. (See page 2 for details.)
VCR/TV

can play LP recorded tapes.
38. TRACKING

CONTROL

ADVANCE

is in VCR mode and the signal received by
the VCR is displayed on the TV screen.
With the switch in the "IV position {indicator
light off) the broadcast signal is received
directly by your TV set. When the VCR

Bu'n'ON

Press to view tape one frame at s time.
Operates only after PAUSE button has been
pressed.

power is turned off, the VCR automatically
switches to "TV".

40. PAUSE BUTTON
Press to pause during recording or playback.
0,

41. SLOW BUI-I"ON
Allows you to view a picture at slow speed.
42. GO-TO/INDEX

BUTTON

Press this button to search for the scene you
want to view using the counter GO-TO or
INDEX feature.
43. TV CONTROL BUTTONS
Used for controlling the TV.

SELECT BuTrON

Selects the signal to be viewed.
The VCR indicator comes on when the unit

SUTFONS

To minimize noise in playback.
3g. FRAME

EJECT BUTTON
When this button is pressed in modes other
than recording, the tape stops, and the cassette is ejected.

Recording time using Cassette tape T-160:
EP: 8 hours
SP: 2.6 hours
Notes:
*

ap-

POWER BUTTON
Press to turn VCR on,
VCR off,

Press again to turn

51. VCR1 BUTTON
First press this button when operating the
VCR with this remote control and then press
the button which corresponds to the function you want,
52, VCR 2 BUTTON
Press this button when using another Hitachi
VCR and operating the remote control
provided to control the two VCRs.

•

PL (Parent Lock) Button

When this button and button "6" ere pressed
simultaneously, the buttons on the front panel of
the VCR cannot be operated. This prevents children from operating the VCR without their
parents approval.
To release the lock, press the PL button and button "6" simultaneously or press the POWER button of the remote control.
You can select the VCR 1 or VCR 2 remote mode
with this VCR. If you press the VCR 2 (PL) button and button "6" simultaneously when VCR 2
is selected, for example, the VCR cannot be operated by the operation buttons On the VCR. (See

•

USING

THE REMOTE

HOW TO

INSTALL

CONTROL

UNIT

BATI'ERIES

NOTES:
1. Be sure to install two
"AA" size batteries
before use.
2. Be aware of the polarit_

Aim the remote control at the receiver on the
front panel of the VCR.

page 22 for the selection of remote mode.)
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Button for

_PL VCR
Button
for
1
VCR 2

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VCR 1 button--

Button

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NOTES:
1. If the range is short, try new batteries.
2. An object in between the VCR and remote
control unit may block the invisible )ight beam
and operation will not be possilble.
3. If you cannot operate the VCR with this
remote contro), first press the VCR 1 button
end then press the button which corresponds
to the VCR function you want.

INSTALLATION

INTRODUCTION

& ANTENNA

SYSTEM
I

INTRODUCTION

Precautions

Place your Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) in a
horizontal position on a solid, stable surface near
your TV. Connect the VCR AC plug into a nonswitched AC outlet. Before you can use your
VCR, the TV antenna connection must be moved
to the VCR. Then new connections must be
added from the VCR to the TV. An accessory
for common connections is included with your
VCR. If your installation requires other accessories, they may be purchased at your Dealer or
Electronic Parts Stores. There are several in-

•

stallations shown in the following figures. Select
the figure which best matches your "IV signal
source, equipment features,
and operating
needs. TV broadcasts in your area may be VHF,
UHF, or both. In a UHF-only area, use figure A3
for VHF and UHF connections between the VCR
and TV. The VHF connection from VCR to TV
is always needed for the VCR output channel of
VHF Channel 3 or 4. Even if your VCR has Cable
Tuning Ability (CTA), cable channels can only be
received by connection to e Cable Service.

Avoid extreme heat, cold, moisture, dust,
magnetic fields, and strong vibrations.
• Protect the VCR from household pets.
• In areas with frequent electri(:al storms, lightning protection devices attached to the cable/antenna should be checked each year for
good connections and condition. AC power
line Surge Protection accessories are recommended for the VCR and TV. Such devices
are commonly used for coml_Jter protection,
and will minimize damage to the TV and VCR
in the event of AC surge from lightning strike
or other cause. Whenever possible, the TV
and VCR should be unplugged from AC, and
disconnected from the antenna/cable during
electrical storms.

CAUTION:
Do not place the VCR by a window where it
will be exposed to strong sunlight as it may
malfunction.

CABLE SYSTEMS
Cable system features and services vary in each
local area. If you presently use your TV with a
cable system, please read CABLE SYSTEMS INFORMATION on page 12 before making any connections.

ACCESSORY

PROVIDED

WITH

"Note
to CATV system installer: This
reminder is provided to call the CATV system
nstaller's attention to Article 820-22 of the
P4EC that provides guide lines for proper
grounding and, 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".
Rabbit ear antenna
Your VCR can be used with this type of antenna
only if the picture is very clear and stable. When
the antenna is part of the TV, the leads may not
reach the VCR. You can either extend the leads,
or obtain a movable rabbit ear antenna.
We
recommend using an outside antenna.
Note: If your "IV has single antenna
(UHF/VHF), use figure AI.

EIO

input

COAXIAL

CABLE

VCR

TV with

UHFIVHF

single

antenna

Input

terminal

FIG.

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_o

VHF

RECEPTION

AREA

FIG.

"=[_-" _-_-

A2 (l"V has UHF/VHF

separate antenna

Input)
17/ Set

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adapter
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AND

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RECEPTION

VHF

VHF.

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UHF

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E11

INSTALLATION
CABLE SYSTEM

CABLE SYSTEM

INFORMATION

Cable systems vary in features and services. The
information and figures which follow cover most
installations. If you need information about other
installations, please write to Service at the
nearest Hitachi address listed at the back of this
manual.

The tuning abilities of your VCR and

the type of cable service you have will determine
what connections cart be used. The VCR Tuning
Range is listed in the rear of this Manual. VCRs
with Cable Tuning Ability (CTA) are able to tune
channels listed for CATV.
Most cable services
will be one of the following

four types.

1. Basic Cable: Apartment buildings and planned
communities may provide this type of service. No channel selection Cable Box is used
with the TV.

All channels are received using

VHF channels 2- 13. With this system, no
special connections or operating procedures
are needed. Connect the VCR and TV as
shown in figure C1.
2. Extended Cable -- A Cable Box is used for TV
Channel Selection: The 1_/ is usually set to
channel 3 or 4, and all channel selection is performed using the cable company supplied
Cable Box. In this type of system, no extra
cost channels are available, and no channels
are scrambled.
A CTA VCR can select channels on this system without a Cable Box, if the channels on
the cable are in the VCR tuning range. The
Cable Box may still be needed for the TV, unless the VCR is used as a cable converter.
You can use figure C1, C2, or C3 for Extended
Cable connection. Connections in C1 and C2
need no additional accessories.

The connec-

tion of figure C3 allows recording and watching different programs but operation is more
complicated.
3. Extended Cable With Extra Cost Channels -No

Scrambled Channels On System-Cable

Extended Cable With Extra Cost Channels -Scrambled
Channels
on
System-Cable
Descrambler/Converter
Box Used For TV: In
this type of system the cable company supplied Box must always be used to get proper
reception of Extra Cost channels. All Extra
Cost channels on the cable are scrambled, but
the Cable Box unscrambles any that you pay
extra to view. Channels included in the basic
cable service fee are usually not scrambled,
and can be tuned by a CTA VCR or CTA TV.

ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
When, any type of scrambling is used for Extra
Cost channels, the Cable Box must be used to
view or record those channels. A CTA VCR
does not include unscrambling ability. That ability is restricted to only cable company supplied
equipment.
On cable systems with scrambled
channels, you have several choices. Among
them are:
a. Recording and watching only channels selected by the Cable Box (see figure C21.
b. Adding a second cable company supplied
Box.
c. Adding switches to allow either recording and
watching the channel selected by the Cable
Box or recording a channel which is nonscrambled while watching another channel
selected by the Cable Box (see figure C3).
Two Cable Systems: In some areas, two cables
are used as inputs to the Cable Box. One cable
may contain mostly non-scrambled channels, the
other mostly Extra Cost scrambled channels.
When you have a two-cable system, the cable
with non-scrambled channels you wish to record
(Cable A or Cable B) can usually be connected as
in figure C3. One Cable can be connected directly, or both cables can be accessed by using
the Cable Box. If you need to use both cables
directly, write Hitachi service for a connection

Converter Box Used For TV: In this type of cable system, extra cost channels are added or
deleted before the cable enters the customer
home.

diagram.

If a CTA VCR and CTA TV am used, a Cable
Box is not needed. Connections can be made

connections degrade the performance of Extra
Cost channels, all connections should be removed. The circuit of figure C2 should cause

as shown in figure C1. If a non-CTA TV is
used with a CTA VCR, either figure C2 or C3
can be used. If both non-CTA VCR and TV
are used, figure C2 must be used.

E/2

CAUTION: Only high quality, low loss switches
and splitters should be used. All connections
must be with shielded Coax cable. If your added

least signal loss. If even the circuit of figure C2
is not satisfactory, consult your cable company
about installation.

CABLESYSTEMVCR OPERATION
Direct CableConnection
When a directcableconnectionis usedas in
figure C1, VCR operationrequiresno special
procedures.
Setting VCR ChannelsFor Cable
Due to the many channels available on Cable,
programming channel memow
will require
patience. Although the VCR is preset for channels 2 - 13 (air signals), the sequence of channels
may be different on cable. For example, channel
6 of the VCR may actually receive channel 28, as
identified by the station.
Any VCR channel
memory position can be programmed to select
any channel. Please refer to the section on
presetting channel memory for details, (See
page 20.)

CABLE:

FIG.

DIRECT

TO CABLE

(No

scrambled

channels)

set

B: With

CTA TV

a CTA

VCR can record
and watch different
channels.

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l

A: Timer operation can
change channels.

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The VCR should now be set to tune the Cable

Cable Connection Using Cable Box Only
Interconnect as in figure C2.

Box. To reco_ from the Cable Box, the Cable
Box must be turned ON. If the Cable Box is used

1. Set the TV, Cable Box, and VCR power ON,
Select a channel on the Cable Box.

to control TV power, and you do not wish to have

2. Set the VCR/TV switch to the VCR position,
and set the channel selector of the TV to the
Video channel output by the VCR (CH 3/4 set-

the TV on during Recording or Timer Recording,
turn the TV OFF with the power switch on the
TV. It the Cable Box controls the "IV volume

ting on RF modulator).
3. Using Channel Up/Down on the VCR, select
the channel used for Cable Box output to the
TV. You should be able to view the Cable

using a Remote Control, the volume setting must
be set to normal.
Timer Recording: When you program the Timer
for unattended recording, set the VCR to select
the VCR channel used to view the Cable Box.

Box output in only one VCR channel setting.
If you are correctly set to the Cable Box,
changing the channel setting of the VCR to
any other channel will provide only a snowy
picture. If no picture is obtained, re-check

The same VCR channel setting must be used for
all timer programs. The VCR is unable to control
channel selection when it is used with the Cable
Box. The VCR can only select the Cable Box or
no picture.

your connections and TV tuning to the VCR
output channel. Setting "IV tuning to view
the VCR output is often easiest by playing a
pre-recorded tape.

CABLE: FIG. C2

USING

Before leaving the VCR to perform Timer Recording, be sure to activate the timer mode, set the
Cable Box power ON, and set the channel on the
Cable Box to the channel you want to record.

CABLE BOX ONLY (May have scrambled

Cable Box

Can watch

Rear view

and

record only
channels selected

OUT

UHF

channels)

let

VHF

BOX must be ON

for Timer Recording.
No timer channel
change possible.

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by BOX.

Coaxial

cable

(provided)

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ACCESSORIES

REQUIRED

FOR OPTIONAL

(These items can be purchased

CABLE

CONNECTIONS

at your local electronics

NOT PROVIDED

supply store,)

2 WAY

SPLI'I-rER

A/B

(2 used)

SELECTOR SWITCH
12 used)

COAX CABLE
(7 used)

(
CABLE

FIG.

DIRECT OR USING

BOX

"IV
CABLE BOX fReer view)

2 WAY SPLII-FER

No. t

Original
cable

2 WAY SPLITTER No. 2
COSX

VCR INPUT

OPERATION
A/B SWITCH
A = BOX
B = CABLE
A/B SELECTOR
SWITCH No, 1

SELECTOR

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"IV VIEW SELECTOR
A/B SELECTOR
SWITCH No. 2

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OPERATION OF
A/B SWITCH
A = BOX
B = VCR VIEW

I interference,
NOTE: Coaxial cables must be used for all connections

]

to avoid l

E15

Cable

Connection

Direct

When

using

figure

cable

system,

the

C3
VCR

No. 1 and the 2 Way
ted,

along

with

the

or Using
with
Input

Splitter
coax

Cable

Box

a non-scrambled
Selector

Switch

No. 2 can be omitinterconnecting

the

two.
Connect the VCR Input directly to splitter
No. 1, and the cable box Output directly to A/B
switch No. 2.

Function

of Acce6sorie$

2 Way Splitter No. 1: Divides the cable signal so
the signal is provided to the VCR and the Cable
Box.
A/B Selector Switch No. 1, VCR Recording
Input Selector: Used to select the Source for
VCR use.

In one position, the cable can be

recorded directly. In the other position, the VCR
can record the Cable Box.

Remember that when making a Timer Recording
using the Cable Box, the Cable Box channel must
beprogrammed into the Timer, the A/B No. 1
Switch must be set to A, and Cable Box power
must be left ON. When recording the Cable
directly, be sure to set the switch to position B.
The VCR cannot select between the Cable Box
and Direct Cable inputs, so unattended recordings of both sources alternately should not be
programmed unless someone is available to
change the setting of switch A/B No. I during
Timer operation.

VIDEO

CHANNEL

SETTING

2 Way Splitter No. 2: Divides the signal from
the Cable Box so the VCR can record it, or it can
be viewed on "IV.

The RF converter changes the video and audio
signals from the tuner or tape playback, to a standard television broadcast signal on channel 3 or
4. To obtain video recorder output on either
channel 3 or 4, set the RF converter switch to

A/B
Selector Switch
No. 2, TV Viewlng
Switch: Used to allow the "IV to view the Cable

CH3 or 4 whichever channel is unused in your
area.

Box while the VCR is recording Direct cable
sources. In the other position, TV can view VCR
Recording or Playing. (VCR/TV switch of video
tape recorder must be in VCR mode,)

Operation: After completing connections, set
A/B No, 2 to A position. Verify cable channels
to TV. In this position, the TV and Cable Box
can be used as previously, except when making
unattended recording of the Cable Box. Then
the Cable Box power must remain ON. To view
what the VCR is Recording or playing, set the
switch to position B. Tune the TV to the VCR
output channel, and set the VCR/TV Switch to
the VCR mode.
Operation

NORMAL TV VIEWING

of VCR

When the VCR Input Selector Switch A/B No. 1
is in position A, the VCR can record the Cable
Box. One channel position of the VCR should be
set to tune the Cable Box. Channel position 01
is recommended. Set the VCR as in the section
for Using Cable Box Only, when using position A.
When the A/B No. 1 is in position B, the VCR
operates as indicated in Direct Connection to
Cable. Refer to Setting channels for Cable.

E16

RF converter switch

You do not need to disconnect VCR from your
TV set to watch TV. When you turn off the
POWER switch on your VCR, the VCR automatically switches to "'IV".
To watch TV, turn on TV and select a channel as
usual.

CONNECTION

WITH A/V TV

If your TV has audio/video input jacks, connect

Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown on

it to this VCR as follows;
picture and sound,

pages 10 connection.

you can enjoy better e
-

16 and then perform the following

III
To "VIDEO OUT"

.........

tt t

_r_/_To "AUDIO OUT

To "AUDIO IN _t
ILl, IR)"

To "VIDEO

IN"

(Lh In)"

Generally available In the market

1. Connect the VCR and TV as shown in the
figure.
2. When you select "VIDEO" by pressing the input select button of the IV, you can view e
tape played back by the VCR or a program
selected by the channel select button of the
VCR.
•

Hi-FI SOUND

This VCR records sound using the following two
formats.

HI-Fi sound
FM sound is recorded using the rotary
audio heads.

Normal (linear) 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
• Dynamic range
90 dB
• Frequency response
20 Hz -- 20 kHz
• Wow and flutter
0.005% or less
Recording of Multlchennel Television Sound
• Stereo programs are recorded in Hi-Fi on both
the L and R channels and also recorded on the
linear track as monaural.

E17

SETTING

THE CLOCK
Things to know before starting

• The clock uses the 12-hour system.
(Be aware of AM and PM.)
•

• If you press a wrong digit, press the CLEAR
button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes and then enter the correct

When you first plug in your VCR. the clock
will read "
:
"

digit.

• While you are setting the clock, the
"menu"
display on the "IV screen will
prompt you through the procedures.

VCR

t button

POWER button-Number

GUIDE button

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1. Turn on the power of both VCR and TV.
2, Be sure that the TV is set to the video channel Ichannet 3 or 4). (See page 16.)
3. Aim the remote control unit at the receiver on
the front panel of the VCR.

4. Press the GUIDE button until the "MENU",
as illustrated, appears on the TV screen.
NOTE: If the menu does not appear when
the GUIDE button is pressed, press the VCR
1 button and then the GUIDE button.
Original
5. Press "2" button to set the clock.

6. Set the hour by pressing two number buttons
on the remote control unit and two more for
the minute (for example, O 2 1 5 for 2:15),

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buttons

0 through

7. Press "1" for AM or "2"

for PM.

8. Set the date by pressing six digits in order of
month,
day and year (for example,
0 3 1 7 9 1 for March 17, 1991).
NOTE: Always press "0" before single-digit
months and days.

9. Press GUIDE button to start the clock.
NOTE: Now the display on the VCR will
show the correct time.

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