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MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................................. 3

Cabinet Cleaning ................................................................................................................................. 3
Auto Head Cleaning............................................................................................................................. 3
Service................................................................................................................................................. 3
CONNECTION TO POWER ................................................................................................................ 3

DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ........................................................................................................ 4

Front Panel .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Indicator ............................................................................................................................................... 4
Rear Panel........................................................................................................................................... 4
Remote Control.................................................................................................................................... 5

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 5

General Specifications......................................................................................................................... 5
Electrical Specifications ....................................................................................................................... 5
Other Specifications............................................................................................................................. 5

CONNECTING THE VCR ................................................................................................................... 6

VCR to TV Connection ........................................................................................................................ 6
Other Connections............................................................................................................................... 6

Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System  ............................................................................................................. 7

INITIAL SETUP .................................................................................................................................. 8

Video Channel Setting ........................................................................................................................ 8
Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................................. 8

TUNING .............................................................................................................................................. 9

Automatic Tuning ................................................................................................................................. 9
Manual Tuning ..................................................................................................................................... 9
To Skip a Preset Channel ................................................................................................................. 10
Channel Order ................................................................................................................................... 10

BASIC OPERATION ......................................................................................................................... 11

Playback ............................................................................................................................................ 11
Recording........................................................................................................................................... 11

ADVANCED OPERATIONS  ............................................................................................................. 12

Counter Memory ................................................................................................................................ 12
OTR (One Touch Recording)............................................................................................................. 12
Auto Repeat Playback ....................................................................................................................... 12
Picture Select  ................................................................................................................................... 12
Automatic Operations ........................................................................................................................ 13
Real Time Tape Counter.................................................................................................................... 13
Timer Recording ................................................................................................................................ 13
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) .................................................................................................. 14
Auto Return  ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Parents Lock...................................................................................................................................... 14
Search Functions............................................................................................................................... 14
Copying a Video Tape ....................................................................................................................... 15
A Status Display ................................................................................................................................ 15
Video Cassette Tape.......................................................................................................................... 16
TV Colour System.............................................................................................................................. 16

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................................................................................... 16

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................................................................................................ 17

HITACHI - YOUR GUARANTEE (UK & Ireland).............................................................................. 19

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Summary of Contents for VT-FX540E

Page 1: ...d recording or use of broadcast television pro gramming video tape film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws We do not take responsibility for the unauthorised duplication use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners WARNING DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Do not plac...

Page 2: ...g the Clock 8 TUNING 9 Automatic Tuning 9 Manual Tuning 9 To Skip a Preset Channel 10 Channel Order 10 BASIC OPERATION 11 Playback 11 Recording 11 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 12 Counter Memory 12 OTR One Touch Recording 12 Auto Repeat Playback 12 Picture Select 12 Automatic Operations 13 Real Time Tape Counter 13 Timer Recording 13 PDC Programme Delivery Control 14 Auto Return 14 Parents Lock 14 Search Fu...

Page 3: ...ot be used until a replacement available from the appli ance manufacturer is obtained It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the rating marking on the base of the plug If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged it should be cut off and an appro priate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below The plu...

Page 4: ...CKING buttons 9 y y OPERATE button 10 PWR Power indicator 11 TAPE IN indicator 12 REC indicator 13 Timer indicator 14 CLOCK indicator REC PWR 14 12 13 10 11 15 Power cord 16 AV2 DECODER socket 17 AV1 TV socket 18 AUDIO OUTPUT L R jacks 19 RF OUT socket 20 AERIAL socket Indicator Rear Panel AV2 DECODER AV1 TV AUDIO OUTPUT AERIAL RF OUT R L 17 16 19 20 18 15 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Front Panel ...

Page 5: ...on 19 AUDIO SELECT button Video output level 1Vp p Video output impedance 75Ω unbalanced Audio output level 6dBv Video input level 0 5 2 0Vp p Audio input level 10dBv Video S N ratio STANDARD 45dB Audio S N ratio STANDARD 41dB Power requirement 220 240V 50Hz Power consumption 25 Watts Stand by 3 5watts Dimensions W 360mm H 92mm D 226mm Weight 2 6 Kg approx General Specifications Electrical Specifi...

Page 6: ...the back of your TV Please see the instruction manual for your TV The second Scart socket AV2 DECODER is designated for other external devices e g decoder another VCR video camera and so on NOTE If you want to connect a TV with Scart socket to your VCR the TV must be connected to the VCR through AV1 TV A connection to AV2 DECODER will not function correctly To receive the signal from an external i...

Page 7: ...io Hi Fi R Audio Hi Fi L Audio Hi Fi L Audio Hi Fi R Audio Hi Fi R Audio Normal Audio Normal Audio L R L R L R L R AUDIO OUTPUT NOTES If you play non Hi Fi tapes the VCR will play automatically in monaural even if you select any mode If the stereo signal becomes weak the broadcast is auto matically recorded in monaural Hi Fi Stereo Sound System This VCR will record and playback Hi Fi stereo sound ...

Page 8: ... is turned off Between 23 00 1 00 the AUTO CLOCK function does not work even if the VCR s power is turned off 9 5 10 9 8 7 6 5 5 4 3 2 1 INITIAL SETUP Use the remote control for this procedure Insert a pre recorded tape into the VCR which has a film or programme which you will recognise when it plays The VCR will turn on Press the PLAY button to ensure the tape is playing Turn your television to t...

Page 9: ...ntrol Enter a channel numbers as a two digit number for the quickest results For example to select channel 6 press 0 and 6 If you only press 6 channel 6 will be selected after a brief delay You can only select channels 1 99 Manual Tuning Use the remote control for this procedure Press the MENU button Press the PLAY oor STOP Lbutton to select INITIAL then press the F FWD Bbutton Press the PLAY oor ...

Page 10: ...POSITION CHANNEL DECODER SKIP P08 008 OFF ON Channel Order You can rearrange the order as follows Use the remote control for this procedure Press the MENU button Press the PLAY oor STOP Lbutton to select INITIAL then press the F FWD Bbutton Press the PLAY oor STOP Lbutton to select CH TUN ING then press the F FWD Bbutton Press the PLAY oor STOP Lbutton repeatedly to select MOVE then press the F FW...

Page 11: ...The REC indicator on the display comes on Press the STOP button when recording is completed 5 4 3 2 1 Press the PAUSE STILL button when you want to tem porarily halt recording You can check the remaining pause time with marks on the TV screen Each mark represents one minute After five minutes the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode to prevent tape damage Press the PAUSE STILL or REC OTR...

Page 12: ...ounter Memory mode automatically 5 4 3 2 1 OTR One Touch Recording MENU TIMER SET UP INITIAL SET UP AUTO REPEAT ON PICTURE NORMAL AUTO RETURN ON Auto Repeat Playback MENU TIMER SET UP INITIAL NOTES Once you select the Auto Repeat mode it stays in effect even after you turn off VCR COUNTER MEMORY does not function if the Auto Repeat mode is set to ON When you set the Auto Repeat mode to ON while th...

Page 13: ...seconds of set ting an item the input mode will move to the next step Press theREW s button to go back one step from the current setting during steps to If theREW s button is pressed when the TIMER NUMBER is flashing the entire programme contents will be erased Programme number flashes Press thePLAY o or STOP Lbut ton repeatedly until the desired programme number appears Then press theF FWD Bbutto...

Page 14: ... on the TV screen during the timer recording 1 QUICK FIND Press the QUICK FIND button TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF NEXT PROGRAMME Press the QUICK FIND button TO VIEW AT NORMAL SPEED Press the PLAY button The Quick Find is cancelled NOTES This function will not operate in the Recording mode When you want to cancel the Quick Find while in progress press the STOP button When the end of a tape is reach...

Page 15: ...ess the SPEED button on the remote control to select the desired recording speed SP LP Select AV2 position on the recording VCR See Other Connections Press the REC OTR button on the recording VCR Begin playback of the tape in the playback VCR To stop recording press the C A STOP EJECT button on the recording VCR then stop playback of the tape in the playing VCR 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 NOTES For best results...

Page 16: ... any cassette that bears the VHS mark For best results we recommend the use of high quali ty tapes Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes You can prevent accidental erasing of a recording by breaking off the erase prevention tab on the back edge of the cassette If you decide to record on the tape again cover the hole with plastic tape Tab Different countries use different television colour syste...

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Page 18: ...ent switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the r...

Page 19: ...tery replacement and aerial adjustment Any parts replaced under guarantee shall become the property of HITACHI EUROPE LTD Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is carried out This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights In all cases of difficulty consult your HITACHI dealer HITACHI EUROPE LTD Whitebrook Park Lower Cookham Road Mai...

Page 20: ...47 Milano Italia ITALY Tel 39 02 487861 Tel 39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Fax 39 02 48786381 2 Email customerservice italy hitachi eu com HITACHI Europe AB Box 77 S 164 94 Kista SWEDEN Tel 46 0 8 562 711 00 Fax 46 0 8 562 711 13 Email csgswe hitachi eu com HITACHI EUROPE S A S Lyon Office B P 45 69671 BRON CEDEX FRANCE Tel 33 04 72 14 29 70 Fax 33 04 72 14 29 99 Email france consommateur hitachi...

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