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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 2
FOR YOUR SAFETY................................................................................................................................. 5

Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ 7

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 8
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 13

Simple Hookups

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1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR

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2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use

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3 Hook up the Audio/Video Signal

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4 Hook up the RF Signal

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5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply

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6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control

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7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch

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Getting Started (Controls) ......................................................................................................................... 19

Quick Tour of the Controls

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Remote Control Buttons

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When the Remote Doesn't Work Right

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VCR Controls

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Display Indicators

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Meet Your On-Screen Guide

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Getting Started (Initial Setup) ................................................................................................................... 23

Setup for First-Time Operation

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Initial Setup Options

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Setting the Clock

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More About Channel Selections

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Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback

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Stereo vs. Mono Sound

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Hi-Fi Sound

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Channel Caption (Station Identifier)

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Getting Started (Videotapes)..................................................................................................................... 30

About Videocassette Tapes

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Types

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Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure

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Loading and Ejecting

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Tape Storage

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Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................................... 32

Viewing a Videocassette

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To play Back a Recorded Tape

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To Fine Tune the Picture

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Rewinding the Tape

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Summary of Contents for VT-F494A

Page 1: ...ing guide Multi channel TV sound MTS Auto clock set feature VCR Plus for easy timed recording VCR Plus and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation Tape Navigation Displaying Captions HITACHI HOME HITACHI SALES HITACHI HSC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION CANADA INC AMERICA INC OF HAWAII INC 3300 Trans Canada Hwy ...

Page 2: ...ontrols 19 Remote Control Buttons 20 When the Remote Doesn t Work Right 21 VCR Controls 21 Display Indicators 22 Meet Your On Screen Guide 22 Getting Started Initial Setup 23 Setup for First Time Operation 23 Initial Setup Options 23 Setting the Clock 24 More About Channel Selections 27 Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback 28 Stereo vs Mono Sound 28 Hi Fi Sound 29 Channel Caption Station Identifier ...

Page 3: ...ations 62 Controlling Your TV with the VCR s Remote 62 Programming the Remote Control 62 Controlling the TV 63 Advanced Operations Cable Box Hookups 64 Hooking Up to a Cable Box 64 Cable Box Position 64 A Basic Hookup 64 B Advanced Hookup Cable box to unscramble all channels 65 C Advanced Hookup Cable box to unscramble only pay channels 65 Advanced Operations Stereo System 66 Integrating Your Ster...

Page 4: ... Yourself 73 Technical Specifications 73 Care and Servicing Problems 74 Often Encountered Problems 74 Hitachi Service Hotline 76 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD USA Back 78 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD Front CANADA ONLY 80 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back 83 ...

Page 5: ... inside part of this unit 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 pr...

Page 6: ... 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 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 ...

Page 7: ...VCR These sections are highlighted like this in the table of contents Information on the advanced features of your Hitachi VCR We hope you ll take time to learn about these functions since we ve designed them for you But you can use the VCR without reading these sections We want this manual to be a tool for you so we provide two ways to find the information you need A quick index to the basic func...

Page 8: ...ith all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions 4 Polarized Plug This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having 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 fa...

Page 9: ...e 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 ven...

Page 10: ...I 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 shoul...

Page 11: ...ge 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 qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to ra...

Page 12: ...en replacement parts are required have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire electric shock or other hazards 20 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product ask the service technician to perform safety chec...

Page 13: ... or have enough long audio cables to make the connections But keep in mind that the electronic signal weakens the further it has to travel 2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use To make your VCR function you ll deal with two basic hookups 1 The audio and video signal If all you want to do is view a prerecorded videotape on the VCR this three line hookup is the only one you need 2 The radio frequency ...

Page 14: ... like this If you find a video jack and only one audio jack your TV is probably monaural You can purchase a two line audio video cable but the three line is handy in case you get a stereo TV later Connect the yellow VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV This direct video input will give you the best picture It will also let you play videos in a picture in picture feature if your...

Page 15: ... getting the VCR you will already have a round wire attached to your TV Otherwise look for a cable connection coming in through the wall from outside If you find this connection remember to call your local cable company to start the service 1 If still hooked up to your TV unscrew the round wire from the 75 ohm connector on your television Otherwise take the wire that comes in from the wall 2 Screw...

Page 16: ...may have 300 ohm connectors like these In this case you will need special adapters to make the 75 ohm round wire connection shown below You may already have one on your TV 1 Remove the antenna line from the back of your TV if it is already connected there or take it from where it comes in on the wall 2 Considering the three pictures below determine which adapter you will need to hook it into your ...

Page 17: ... adapter and use the cable extension to go from the adapter to the VCR Use the supplied 75 ohm cable to connect the VCR to the TV Now continue with the hookup 1 Using whichever adapter you have fit your antenna with attach that connector to the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of the VCR 2 Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR connect either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR 3 U...

Page 18: ...ries matching the plus end of each battery with the plus mark on the remote 7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel Turn the power on to both the TV and the VCR and look for a switch on the back of the VCR Set the switch to 3 or 4 whichever is not a commercial channel ...

Page 19: ...ic controls proceed to Initial Setup page 20 We ll show you how to program your local channels and set the clock to make your VCR fully functional How the Remote Control Works Pressing a button on the remote control transmits an invisible beam of light infrared to a receiver at the right front of the VCR When using the remote aim the front end toward the VCR and make sure nothing such as a coffee ...

Page 20: ...ontrols the videocassette s forward and reverse motion with one convenient dial JOG DIAL Moves the tape forward one frame at a time CC Used to display captions on the screen 0 to 9 Number buttons used in on screen programming Can also be used to change channels Simply press 2 or 3 digits for the channel you want such as 0 and 6 for channel 6 or 100 ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124 AVX Used for reco...

Page 21: ...the VCR with nothing in the way If You Just Want to Watch TV For normal TV viewing you do not need to disconnect the VCR When the TV and VCR are already on press POWER on the remote control The VCR will shut off but the TV will stay on If you are recording on the VCR but want to watch a different channel on the TV press the VCR TV button to switch back and forth between the TV channel and the reco...

Page 22: ...and VCR turned on press GUIDE on the remote control You will see this screen Now you will do most of your programming and setup by pressing numbers on the remote control which correspond to options presented in this and other on screen menus Instructions are easy to follow and blinking spaces on the screen will show you where your input is needed When you want to leave the Easy Guide System simply...

Page 23: ...een shows the default settings on your VCR The default settings are the ones that are preset at the factory Look at each item to see if it matches your own setup To change a setting press the button that has the same number as that item This will cycle you through several options When everything is set up as you want press GUIDE again to back out of the Easy Guide System If you do not use the cabl...

Page 24: ...channels through a cable box 8 AUTO CHANNEL SET Press 7 to automatically program the VCR to receive all the channels that come in on your antenna or cable 9 ADD ERASE CHANNEL Press 8 to bring up a screen that lets you add new channels or limit the channels to the ones you most often watch Note Option 7 CABLE BOX SET is not enabled unless CATV 1 or CATV 2 has been selected in option 1 CHANNEL setti...

Page 25: ...y to show that the current time has been set It may take about five minutes for auto clock setting If the clock is not set after about five minutes have elapsed press GUIDE then set the clock manually See page 25 When the VCR power is recovered after a power failure of more than one hour the clock can be set automatically from the indication If the displayed time drifts from the current time by mo...

Page 26: ...s 6 to bring up the CLOCK SET screen Check that item 1 is specified CLOCK SET AUTO Press 3 to bring up the TIME ZONE SETTING screen 2 Press one of button 1 7 to select your local time zone 1 3 Press GUIDE to bring up the CLOCK SET screen Press 4 to bring up the DST SETTING screen 4 Choose one of the following options Press 1 to specify DST SETTING ON The time advanced from the Standard Time by one...

Page 27: ...utes and press 2 for PM Continue pressing buttons to set the date For example if today is July 8 1995 press 0 7 0 8 9 and 5 to get 07 08 95 When you re done press GUIDE twice to return to regular viewing If the SETUP VCR PLUS message continues flashing set VCR Plus channels referring to the procedure in Matching Broadcast CH numbers to VCR Plus channels on page 47 You may set the VCR Plus channels...

Page 28: ...nels in the tuner s memory Or you may want to delete from memory a weak or unused channel that the tuner picked up Erased channels cannot be selected by the up and down CHANNEL buttons but can still be selected by using the numbered buttons 0 to 9 and 100 ENT Adding Channels Occasionally the auto programming may skip an active channel because the antenna was pointed in the wrong direction or the c...

Page 29: ...Hi Fi Sound Hi Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player Its dynamic range of over 90dB will record either stereo or monaural broadcasts with the highest quality possible Linear sound on the other hand will record monaural sound using the same format as a non hi fi VCR Stereo programs are recorded in hi fi on both the left and right channels and also recorded on the linear trac...

Page 30: ...ape Capacities at Different Speeds TYPES RECORDING TIME SP EP T 120 120 min 360 min T 160 160 min 480 min You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed You Hitachi VCR does not record at this speed but it can play cassettes that were recorded in LP mode No special setting is required for playback Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure A safety tab is located on the front left edge of every videotape ne...

Page 31: ...een removed To remove the cassette simply press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR If the tape is playing press STOP EJECT once to stop the tape and a second time to eject it Now you can take the cassette out and put it away Tape Storage Store your videocassettes in their jackets and in an upright position like books in a bookshelf away from any magnetic sources Resist the temptation to leave them l...

Page 32: ...ct audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO When a tape is inserted the Tape Navigation function may operate and the following screen may appear after the MENU button indicator on the VCR flashes Ignore this screen as this has nothing to do with tape play This screen may disappear after about 10 seconds 3 Press PLAY to start the tape 4 Press STOP to end play Direct Video Input to the TV Normal...

Page 33: ...viewing a videocassette even if the display as shown is not displayed Rewinding the Tape When you are done watching a video you can rewind the tape automatically or manually If the videocassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop and automatically rewinds the videocassette If you press POWER while the tape is rewinding the power will shut off automatically after the tape has completely ...

Page 34: ...resume playing Slow Motion To slow the playback speed to exactly the pace you want press PLAY then then press 3 or 6 button Press 6 to slow down press 3 to speed up The more times you press the slower or faster the slow motion Use the 1 or 4 button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen After 5 minutes in slow motion playback the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to ...

Page 35: ...mize the noise bars The noise bars are then eliminated automatically in the STILL mode If you turn the dial in the STOP mode you can fast forward or rewind the tape The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it Using the buttons on the VCR Pre...

Page 36: ... counter to 0 00 00 Press STOP when you are done recording or playing back the tape Press DISPLAY again and an M will display below the counter on the TV screen This indicates that the counter s memory function is engaged Now when you rewind the tape it will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter Notice it moves just past the marker and then back to it Press PLAY to watch the...

Page 37: ...gram you were looking for press PLAY to resume normal playback If this is not the program you want don t press anything After 15 seconds the VCR will move to the next mark and play a part of that program The VCR will continue searching until you press STOP or reach the end of the tape When you find the program you want and press PLAY the VCR returns to PLAY mode To stop the index search before an ...

Page 38: ...terial You must act responsibly in this are check into the matter if you are unsure Basic Recording Steps 1 Load the videocassette into the VCR The power comes on automatically when the tape is fully inserted 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with a direct audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO When a tape is inserted the Tape Navigation function ma...

Page 39: ...to control your television see Advanced Operations The recording will continue as set on the VCR If a preset timed recording starts up while you are watching the TV you ll hear the cassette as it clicks on and see the recording indicator light up on the VCR display You can check on the recording by pressing VCR TV again This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR you ll see the program yo...

Page 40: ...n page 37 After the recording has started press the REC IRT button again to indicate the recording time on the display You can set the recording time length which increases by intervals of 30 minutes one hour one and half hours two hours three hours and four hours i e 0 30 1 00 1 30 2 00 3 00 4 00 by continually pressing the REC IRT button While you are recording the time remaining is shown in the...

Page 41: ...ING Follow the flashing instructions on screen to complete the programming Remember to press 0 before single digit channel numbers times and dates for example 0 and 6 for channel 6 After you enter the channel and time the VCR automatically shows the current date or the next date whichever is most logical Leave the date as it comes up or enter new digits for the month and day You can correct any it...

Page 42: ...E to set the program in memory Insert a videocassette and power off the VCR Check for the delayed recording indicator on the VCR s display Prepare to admire yourself on the evening news If using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin If using a cable box the VCR cannot control turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to reco...

Page 43: ...hows are all scheduled to start at 7 AM the VCR starts with the first program at 7 AM and switches to what remains of the second program when the first program is done recording and so on Shows with Different Starting Times If the programs start at different times the VCR records the show scheduled to start earliest records the entire show then moves on to the show with the next earliest starting ...

Page 44: ...n your VCR s memory This is called channel setup and you do it using the on screen Easy Guide System The procedure depends on what kind of hookup you have We ll give you step by step instructions Then you will be ready to begin VCR Plus recording also using the on screen Easy Guide System VCR Plus TM and PlusCodeTM are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp Channel Setup Before You Begin Channel s...

Page 45: ... ESPN 5 Now you re ready to assign your local channels to VCR Plus channels in the VCR s memory The way you do this depends on how your VCR is hooked up to the incoming RF signal Decide which hookup you have from the diagrams below and follow the setup instructions for your type of hookup Hint Try several practice recordings after doing your channel setup You should get the same channels as you us...

Page 46: ... example above none of the cable channels match all of them need to be assigned to VCR Plus channel codes Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus Channels For Home Antenna or Cable No Cable Box Setup 1 Press GUIDE then press 4 to select VCR PLUS SETUP You will see the screen as shown below 2 A small arrow points to a blank in the Channel column If your broadcast channel number is the same as the...

Page 47: ...in you need to know the output channel for your cable box Usually this is either 03 or 04 but it could be 02 through 13 Consult your cable company if you re not sure 1 Connect the Cable Box VCR and TV See page 71 2 Press GUIDE then press 5 to select INITIAL SETUP MENU 3 Press 1 to select CATV2 with the ANT CATV1 CATV2 setting then press 7 to select CABLE BOX SET menu 4 Press 2 to answer YES to the...

Page 48: ... VCR channel will not change but cable box will change channels Depending on the manufacturer of your cable box certain models will allow you to enter the channel directly by using the numbers on the remote Cable box did not tune to channel 9 Press number 1 on the remote and enter a different code from the chart If these codes do not work Try repositioning the cable box on top of the VCR and reent...

Page 49: ...set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System 1 Press GUIDE then press 1 to select VCR PLUS RECORDING and bring up this screen 2 Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode of the program you want to record This code can be up to eight digits If you enter a wrong digit press CLEAR and enter the correct one 3 If you accidentally enter a nonexistent PlusCode the VCR gives you a...

Page 50: ... to complete your programming or continue with additional programs When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on If using a cable box the VCR can control turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin If using a cable box the VCR cannot control turn on the cable box and tune it to the cha...

Page 51: ...tlet Quick Index of Tape Navigation Operation 1 To see the contents of a tape tape data See Displaying a Directory on page 54 Prepare a tape recorded by this VCR 2 To review the details of tape data in memory See the DISPLAY TAPE NO DATA option on page 63 3 To locate the beginning of the program you want to view or of the non recorded section See Locating the beginning of a program you want to vie...

Page 52: ...nutes between the displayed recording time and the actual time The recording data may not appear even with a tape recorded by this VCR In this case perform the following A Rewind the tape to the beginning and press the MENU button B Rewind or fast forward the tape to the section which was recorded by this VCR then press MENU Interpreting the Directory Tape No Shows the tape control number No of Pr...

Page 53: ...ogram The selected number is displayed inverted in black against a white background Mark showing that you have viewed the program Shows that you have already viewed more than half of the recorded program Locating the beginning of a program you want to view or a non recorded section 1 Insert a cassette recorded by this VCR The VCR turns on automatically and the MENU button indicator on the VCR flas...

Page 54: ...f you have selected a blank section in step 5 press STOP SEARCHING BLANK will appear on the TV screen for several seconds then the tape will stop automatically at the beginning of the non recorded section Storing tape data in memory Whenever this VCR records a program tape data is stored in memory automatically When you use a T 120 tape for recording no special procedure is required The first time...

Page 55: ...s not stored in memory If the type of tape specified is incorrect the data is not stored correctly even when recording is performed for more than five minutes Once you have specified the type of tape it is not necessary to specify it when you are going to record a program on the same tape again TAPE NAVIGATION ON OFF When you do not want to use the Tape Navigation feature specify TAPE NAVIGATION O...

Page 56: ...ry 2 Press 2 to switch 2 PROGRAM TITLE ON to OFF After OFF is specified no program titles are stored in memory Instead of a title the recording date recording start time and channel will be stored Each time you press 2 ON and OFF alternate 3 Press GUIDE after you are done with the set up DELETE TAPE NO DATA When you want to delete unnecessary tape data or the tape data memory becomes so full that ...

Page 57: ...n is switched In this case the tape numbers may be displayed incorrectly If incorrect tape numbers appear try again from step 1 4 Press 5 The detailed data of TAPE NO 4 will appear 5 Press 9 to clear the TAPE NO 4 data If you want to delete other tape data continuously perform steps 3 5 6 Press GUIDE after you have finished deleting DISPLAY TAPE NO DATA When you want to review the stored tape data...

Page 58: ... 4 Press 5 The detailed data of TAPE NO 2 will appear If you want to review other tape data press 5 again to restore the screen in step 2 Perform steps 3 and 4 5 Press GUIDE after you finish reviewing tape data Cautions and Reference for Tape Navigation Screen displays When tapes shown below are inserted the SELECT TAPE LENGTH screen will appear Non recorded tape Tape recorded by another VCR Tape ...

Page 59: ...ng Tape Navigation does not operate with tapes on which only audio is recorded or dubbed from a CDV compact disc video Contents of data stored in memory when pause is engaged during recording The program number does not change even if pause is engaged during recording If the channel is changed after pause is instructed the program number will change Tape data when a new recording is made on a reco...

Page 60: ...If the duration is five minutes or more it is displayed as Program A and the recording time is changed to time a If the duration of time b is five minutes 15 minutes in EP mode or more it is displayed as Program B If the duration is less than five minutes nothing is displayed Example 3 If you record program D using Tape Navigation on a tape on which programs A B and C were recorded by another VCR ...

Page 61: ... view 4 Press the CC button on the remote control The following screen will appear and the captions will be displayed after several seconds Each time the CC button is pressed the screen will alternate between CC ON and CC OFF To display captions Viewing tape playback 1 Turn the VCR on 2 Insert a tape with a closed caption signal into the VCR 3 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or ...

Page 62: ...es The remote control is compatible with the fifteen makers of TV s listed below but don t be alarmed if yours is not on our list You may still be able to program the remote for your TV Every TV that comes with a remote control is set up to detect certain infrared signals You need to program the VCR s remote control to send signals that your TV will recognize and respond to Here s what to do Progr...

Page 63: ...Toshiba 7 Gold Star 2 8 Panasonic 2 9 RCA 0 Panasonic 1 CHANNEL up arrow Mitsubishi CHANNEL down arrow JVC 100 ENT Sharp 1 LAST CH Sharp 2 DISPLAY Controlling the TV Once programmed the VCR s remote control is ready to control the TV First press TV to change to the TV function mode then press the button of the TV function that you want For example press TV and the CHANNEL up arrow and the TV stati...

Page 64: ...m that way later As an aid to memory use masking tape to label each cable and connection Cable Box Position Position a remote controllable cable box on the top of the VCR as shown slanted position Be sure not to block any of the VCR s ventilation holes A Basic Hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Set the CH3 CH4 switch on the back of VCR to either chann...

Page 65: ...eo input to watch the VCR Hookup Illustration If your cable box has audio video output jacks you can also connect the audio video output of the cable box and the audio video input of the VCR With this connection press the AVX button to select L1 as the output channel of the cable box see page 48 C Advanced Hookup Cable box to unscramble only pay channels 1 Connect as shown This connection requires...

Page 66: ...two color coded plugs on each end for left and right audio channels With the power off Connect the left right red and left white AUDIO OUT on the VCR to the right and left AUDIO IN on the stereo system Connect the left and right AUDIO OUT on the stereo to the right and left AUDIO IN on the VCR The AUDIO IN left on the front of the VCR handles the left channel or monaural sound If you connect an au...

Page 67: ...ou reasonable quality and a longer tape program Press AVX on the remote control to turn the LINE L1 indicator on Press REC IRT on the VCR and start the stereo playing To stop recording press STOP To play back the recording rewind the tape and press PLAY ...

Page 68: ...e power Connect VIDEO OUT on VCR2 to the yellow VIDEO IN on VCR1 Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks left and right on VCR2 to the AUDIO IN jacks left and right on VCR1 Be sure to match left to left white and right to right red Second VCR Hookup Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing Consider VCR1 the recording VCR and VCR2 VT F494A the play back VCR You will play a tape on VCR2 and record it on VCR1 To ...

Page 69: ...n to both VCRs and the TV Insert the cassette you want to copy into PLAYBACK VCR On PLAYBACK VCR press PLAY STILL Locate the place on the tape where you want to begin copying then press PLAY STILL again to put the VCR into PLAY PAUSE mode Insert a cassette with its safety tab intact into RECORDING VCR Put this VCR in RECORD PAUSE mode and press AVX to put it in LINE mode Press PLAY STILL on PLAYBA...

Page 70: ...ome models of VCR will switch to the STOP mode if they are left in the RECORD PAUSE mode for more than five minutes It is a good idea to not leave your recording deck in RECORD PAUSE for more than five minutes so that this will not happen ...

Page 71: ... s AV output cable to your VCR see diagram below Camcorder Hookup Illustration Press the AVX button on the VCRs remote control so that the L2 Line indicator appears in the VCR display Press REC IRT on the VCR to start recording Press PLAY on your camcorder to start copying your tape Information on Audio Hookup If your camcorder is only capable of monaural output one audio jack connect it to the AU...

Page 72: ...rt can build up on the heads If the picture is blurry during playback or is occasionally interrupted or blanks out try playing different cassettes to see whether you get the same picture problems If the picture problems persist the heads may need to be cleaned professionally Consult your VCR dealer for the name of trained service technician near you Periodic Maintenance Your Hitachi VCR is a preci...

Page 73: ...EP RF Input UHF VHF 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning capability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning capability 122 cable channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC120V 60Hz Power Consumption 22W nominal Cabinet Size 14 15 16 W x 3 11 16 H x 12 5 16 D 38 0cm W x 9 3cm H x 32 8cm D Weight 9 9 lbs 4 5kg Storage Temperature 4º F to 131º F Operating Temperature 41º F ...

Page 74: ... area or use a videocassette with the safety tab intact VCR power turned off Turn power off to activate the timer Clock set to Set the time then program delayed recording Delayed recording does not work even when the clock is set correctly Has power failure of more than one hour occurred When the autoclock set function is operating the time may be reset even after a power failure of more than one ...

Page 75: ... cannot be operated by the VCR s remote control Is VCR remote control programmed for your TV Follow instructions in Advanced Operations to program the remote control to send signals that your TV can recognize Is remote control set to control the TV Press the TV device button then press the button corresponding to the TV function you want Mechanical sounds during stop mode Has a loaded cassette bee...

Page 76: ...ed below VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER CAMCORDER AC ADAPTER CHARGER 90 DAYS LABOR Carry in 1 YEAR PARTS Except Battery Conditions of Hitachi Limited Warranty Hitachi Video Products are warranted to be free of defects in parts and workmanship at the time of purchase by the original owner If this product is found to be defective Hitachi will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original o...

Page 77: ...eration technical assistance or for referral to the location of your nearest Authorized Service Facility or Parts Distributor call 1 800 HITACHI 1 800 448 2244 HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS AMERICA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Tel 404 279 5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII 3219 Koapaka St Honolulu HI 96819 Tel 808 836 3621 ...

Page 78: ...AGENT DISTRIBUTOR DEALER SERVICE FACILITY OR COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE MODIFY OR AMEND THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY MANNER OR FASHION WHATSOEVER EXCEPT AND TO THE EXTENT PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY HITACHI MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTY REGARDING THIS HITACHI PRODUCT FURTHER ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES RELATING TO ANY PORTION OF THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY...

Page 79: ...otice Retain your sales receipt for warranty purposes Please complete the section below for your records as it may be needed in the event of loss Attach sales receipt to this card VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION for your record Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address City State Zip HITACHI ...

Page 80: ...sold by Hitachi HSC Canada Inc hereinafter called Hitachi purchased in Canada from a dealer duly accredited by Hitachi The program is available only for products covered by an original validated Hitachi warranty given at the time of the purchase B Hitachi will make repairs to the product mentioned in this plan parts and labour charges included until the expiry date of this plan C THIS PROTECTION P...

Page 81: ...rs done outside Canada 6 Repairs due to damage in transit improper handling by carrier or improper packing by the owner specifically applicable in the case of the product having to be shipped by the owner 7 In Home service All video products must be brought to the Service Center for repairs 8 Original installation and any subsequent reinstallation or any transformation of the product 9 The replace...

Page 82: ... the right to refuse any renewal I Hitachi reserves the right to cancel the Protection Plan in case of abuse by the owner in such case Hitachi will reimburse the owner the portion of the plan cost based on the period used J This plan does not constitute an insurance policy It is the owner s responsibility to insure for loss of the product and for any damages which might occur and for loss or damag...

Page 83: ...e with the return portion of this warranty registration card GOLD WARRANTY PERIOD Video Tape Recorder Tuner Timer 1 year parts and labour Camera camcorder AC Adaptor Charger 1 year parts and labour All goods returned to either Hitachi or a Hitachi Authorized Service Center must be shipped on a PREPAID BASIS To avoid any damage to the returned goods please ensure that proper packaging procedures ar...

Page 84: ...ODUCTS USED FOR RENTAL 11 In home service at the customer s location 12 Original installation set up and all normal maintenance needed such as CLEANING OF VIDEO HEADS 13 The replacement of the video camera pickup element if the pickup element has been OVER EXPOSED to an intense source of light 14 Products sold in Canada by any organization other than HITACHI HSC CANADA INC IMPORTANT This warranty ...

Page 85: ...HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back 85 City Province See graphics for warranty card ...

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