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FOR YOUR SAFETY 

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Setting the VCR to Record Later...........................................................................................40

 

Reviewing What You Have Programmed..............................................................................42

 

Programming Priorities .........................................................................................................42

 

Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)............................................................................................... 43 

 Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus + ........................................................................43

 

About VCR Plus+ ..................................................................................................................43

 

Channel Setup ......................................................................................................................43

 

Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program ................................................................................47

 

Basic Operations (Tape Navigation) ......................................................................................................... 49 

 Tape Navigation ................................................................................................................49

 

Basic Operations (Displaying Captions) ................................................................................................... 58 

 Displaying Captions...........................................................................................................58

 

Advanced Operations ................................................................................................................................ 59 

 Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote .....................................................................59

 

Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................................59

 

Controlling the TV .................................................................................................................60

 

Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) ............................................................................................ 61 

 Hooking Up to a Cable Box ...............................................................................................61

 

Cable Box Position................................................................................................................61

 

A. Basic Hookup ...................................................................................................................61

 

B. Advanced Hookup (Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels) ...........................................62

 

C. Advanced Hookup (Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels).................................62

 

Advanced Operations (Stereo System) ..................................................................................................... 63 

 Integrating Your Stereo System ........................................................................................63

 

Hookup .................................................................................................................................63

 

Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ....................................................................................................... 65 

 Integrating a Second VCR.................................................................................................65

 

Hookup

...................................................................................................................................65

 

Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing) ......................................................................65

 

Audio Dubbing ......................................................................................................................65

 

Advanced Operations (Audio Dubbing) ................................................................................................... 67 
Advanced Operations (Video Dubbing).................................................................................................... 68 

Video Dubbing ......................................................................................................................68

 

Advanced Operations (Synchro Edit) ....................................................................................................... 69 

Synchro Editing

.......................................................................................................................69

 

Advanced Operations (Camcorder)........................................................................................................... 70 

Copying Tapes From A Camcorder ......................................................................................70

 

VCR Care and Servicing ........................................................................................................................... 71 

 Routine Cleaning...............................................................................................................71

 

Head Cleaning ......................................................................................................................71

 

Periodic Maintenance ...........................................................................................................71

 

Care and Servicing (Problems) ................................................................................................................. 72 

 If the VCR Doesn't Work Right ..........................................................................................72

 

Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself .............................................................................................72

 

Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................72

 

Often Encountered Problems................................................................................................73

 

HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) ......................................................................................... 76 
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY.................................................................... 78 
HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) ................................................................................ 81 

Summary of Contents for VT-UX605A

Page 1: ...ulti 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 Electronics America Inc HITACHI HSC CANADA INC 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 3300 Trans Canada Highway Poin...

Page 2: ...Setup 24 Setup for First Time Operation 24 Setting the Clock 24 More about Channel Selections 27 Setting up Your VCR for Each Function Using the Menu Screen 28 Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback 28 Stereo vs Mono Sound 29 Hi Fi Sound 29 Channel Caption Station Identifier 29 Getting Started Video Tapes 30 About Videocassette Tapes 30 Types 30 Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure 30 Loading and Ejecting 30 T...

Page 3: ...e All Channels 62 C Advanced Hookup Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels 62 Advanced Operations Stereo System 63 Integrating Your Stereo System 63 Hookup 63 Advanced Operations Second VCR 65 Integrating a Second VCR 65 Hookup 65 Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing 65 Audio Dubbing 65 Advanced Operations Audio Dubbing 67 Advanced Operations Video Dubbing 68 Video Dubbing 68 Advanced Operat...

Page 4: ...FOR YOUR SAFETY 4 ...

Page 5: ...lerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included Therefore it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In cer...

Page 6: ...tem 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: ...This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserte...

Page 9: ... 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 will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire If ...

Page 10: ...ight or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer USE 14 Cleaning Unplug this video product from ...

Page 11: ...ed by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a 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 Replacement Par...

Page 12: ...h 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 RF signal from a cable or antenna Make this hookup if you also want to record programs or if you have no audio video connectors on your TV We will show ...

Page 13: ... 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 TV has it Then connect the AUDIO OUT jacks red and white on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV left to left right to right This audio hookup will give you better sound than the RF signal hookup because the electronic signal won t have to go through a conversi...

Page 14: ...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 this round wire into the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of your VCR 3 Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR slide on either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR 4 Connect the other end of the same cable onto the 75 ohm antenna input ...

Page 15: ...ire Separate UHF and VHF antenna wires both 300 ohm flat wire 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm round VHF If you have rabbit ears an antenna on top of your TV you will need an additional adapter and 75 ohm extension to make your leads reach from the antenna to the VCR This connection will work only if you have a strong clear picture on the TV indicating a strong signal Connect the antenna to the adapter...

Page 16: ... power cords to the wall outlet or an appropriate extension cord or surge protector See Important Safeguards for further precautions page 6 6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control The remote control requires two fresh AA batteries On the back of the remote a plastic cover slides off in the direction shown by the arrow Remove this cover and install the batteries matching the plus end of each batt...

Page 17: ... display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area Your basic hookup is now complete When you re ready to try hooking up a second VCR or a video camera for a complete home entertainment system see Advanced Operations Now turn the TV and VCR back around facing you and begin your quick tour of the controls page 15 ...

Page 18: ...st Time Operation page 21 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 left front of the VCR When using the remote aim the front end toward the VCR and make sure nothing such as a coffee table or your dog is...

Page 19: ...ress MUTE again REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to REW Rewinds the videotape PLAY Starts playing a loaded videocassette PAUSE Temporarily stops the cassette from recording or playing Press PAUSE again or PLAY to resume LIGHT Illuminates key function buttons for a few seconds SHUTTLE DIAL Controls the videocassette s forward and reverse motion with one convenient dial JOG DIAL Mo...

Page 20: ...s to the TV channel you watched previously during the current viewing session F FWD Fast forwards the videotape STOP Stops a videocassette from playing recording pausing rewinding or anything it is doing SKIP Skips forward while playing back the video tape Refer to the camcorder s instruction manual for its operation When the Remote Doesn t Work Right Check out these possibilities Low Battery If t...

Page 21: ...y videotape action EJECT Ejects tape PLAY STILL Plays and pauses the loaded videotape DISPLAY Shows time channel and status indicators CHANNEL TRACKING Up and down arrows for selecting channels Used to adjust tracking during playback REC IRT To begin recording SHUTTLE DIAL Controls the videocassette s forward and reverse motion with one convenient dial JOG DIAL Moves the tape forward one frame at ...

Page 22: ...enus Instructions are easy to follow and a white dash will show you where your input is required When you want to leave the Easy Guide System simply press GUIDE several times This will back you out to the normal TV viewing screen If you don t press any button for a while the VCR will switch you back to an earlier screen or to regular TV viewing Here is what the options mean 1 REVIEW Press 1 of the...

Page 23: ...25 5 TAPE DATA Press 4 to display the TAPE DATA MENU screen and use the tape navigation function See page 53 7 ENGLISH Press 7 to display all option setting screens in English 8 FRANCAIS Press 8 to display all option setting screens in French ...

Page 24: ...clock set function operates each time the VCR is turned off The VCR s display is lit when the auto clock set function is operating Some broadcast stations may not transmit a time signal The auto clock set function does not operate when the VCR is tuned to a station which does not transmit a time signal In this case set the clock manually see page 24 When the clock is set automatically the displaye...

Page 25: ...re and the time appears in the VCR s display It may take about five minutes for auto clock setting If the clock is not set after five minutes have elapsed press GUIDE then set the clock manually See page 24 If the displayed time drifts form the current time by more than one hour select your correct time zone and set D S T see page 23 What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time ti...

Page 26: ...n one hour even after steps 1 4 have been performed change the D S T option again in step 3 then set the time again To set the clock manually 1 Press GUIDE then press 3 to bring up the CLOCK SET screen Press 1 to switch CLOCK SET AUTO of item 1 to CLOCK SET MANUAL If CLOCK SET MANUAL is specified in item 1 SET TIME ZONE of item 3 and SET D S T of item 4 are not displayed 2 Press 2 to bring up the ...

Page 27: ... 3 minutes After the channels are stored in memory the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR s display Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing For convenience the TV channel numbers should match those programmed into the VCR If your TV has automatic channel programming set it on the same mode CATV1 ANT or CATV2 and let it reprogram to match the VCR Once channels are preset you can use...

Page 28: ...hen you select a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which the broadcasting has finished Options are ON and OFF If the signal is too strong this function may not operate even if you specify ON During playback this function does not operate 4 HIFI MIX LINEAR Press 4 to control how the audio signal is processed by the VCR Options are HIFI MIX and LINEAR 5 STEREO MONO Press ...

Page 29: ...is not strong enough for quality reception for example when there is signal drift or noise 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...

Page 30: ...160 min 480 min You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed Your 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 next to the label Break this tab off if you want to keep a special tape from being erased a...

Page 31: ...CR If the tape is playing press STOP then press the EJECT button 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 lying flat on top of the VCR Tapes will last longer and so will your VCR if you store them properly Remember ...

Page 32: ... end play Direct Video Input to the TV Normally you would select channel 3 or 4 on the TV to receive a signal from the VCR You can get an even better picture if your TV has an auxiliary video input feature and if the TV and VCR have a direct video to video hookup If this is the case do not select channel 3 or 4 Instead Press the AUX or VIDEO button on the TV s remote control to select the proper i...

Page 33: ...y tab removed the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette eject it and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds This function works only in PLAYBACK mode not in RECORDING mode Special Playback Effects Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it ...

Page 34: ... resume playing Using the Shuttle and Jog Controls on the Remote Control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions play pause slow motion and search using one convenient dial The jog feature lets you control the frame by frame picture using one conventional dial If the jog or shuttle dial is operated when the key function buttons are illuminated the illumination goes off How ...

Page 35: ...AY while the on screen display is displayed The on screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR s display On Screen Display Examples Displaying the Time Counter The time counter keeps track of how many hours minutes and seconds the tape has run Press DISPLAY The time counter will appear on the TV screen and in the VCR s display The linear time counter operates only if there is ...

Page 36: ...here you cleared the counter Notice it moves just past the marker and then back to it Press PLAY to watch the tape from that preselected spot Press DISPLAY to take the counter display off The spot is still in memory until you set a new one or until the tape is ejected Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX A quick way to access specific program segments is with the index search feature This lets you mov...

Page 37: ...his 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 index mark is reached press STOP If there are no index marks on the...

Page 38: ...ed 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 3 Press DISPLAY then press 5 when the SP EP message appears on the TV screen to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for longest recording time on a single tape An indicator on the VCR s display shows which speed is active 4 ...

Page 39: ...s won t work while you are in recording mode to keep you from accidentally switching the station while recording Change the channel to the one you prefer Press PAUSE to continue recording To Leave Index Marks on the Tape This feature is useful when you are recording several programs on the same tape It helps you quickly find the beginnings of the shows during playback page 36 You create the index ...

Page 40: ...utomatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once Recording is even easier when you have set up your channels for VCR Plus Learn the basics of delayed recording in this section Then read about VCR Plus beginning on page 44 We suggest you try all the different ways of programming the VCR when you have some leisure time so yo...

Page 41: ...et additional recordings repeat these steps Don t forget to load a videocassette to record on Your delayed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR To Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress Press POWER and then immediately within 10 seconds press the STOP button use buttons on the remote or VCR as you wish An Example Let s say you were interviewed today by a local TV rep...

Page 42: ...remove a program press CLEAR The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to regular TV viewing Programming Priorities When you have set up several timed recordings it may occur that some of their times overlap For example this can happen if you are set up to record shows on a daily or weekly basis and a special show comes on that you try to record during the s...

Page 43: ... codes already stored in 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 Bef...

Page 44: ...e 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 usually watch at home Home antenna or Cable no cable box Cable with a cable box Cable with a cable box and splitter Cable box to unscramble all channels Cable w...

Page 45: ...shown below 3 A small arrow points to a blank in the CHANNEL column If your broadcast channel number is the same as the VCR Plus channel in your TV listing do not enter any number Press CHANNEL up or down to position a nonmatching station next to the arrow 4 If your broadcast channel number is not the same as the VCR Plus channel in your TV listing use the number buttons to assign the broadcast ch...

Page 46: ...cable box by pressing a number on the remote For example press 0 3 for channel 3 7 Press GUIDE to display the CABLE BOX TYPE message on the TV screen Your VCR will now receive all channels from the cable box via output channel 03 8 Enter your cable box type from the chart on page 50 by pressing two numbers 9 Press GUIDE to enter your cable box type The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02...

Page 47: ...easy method of delayed recording You will use the on screen Easy Guide System following the basic procedure for delayed recording outlined on page 41 See the section on Recording a Program for recording tips and programming priorities You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System 1 Press the VCR PLUS to bring up this screen 2 Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode of...

Page 48: ... VCR PLUS 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 t...

Page 49: ...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 view or a non recorded section on page 56 Prepare a tape recorded by this VCR 4 To find how to store tape data in memory See Storing tape data in memory on page ...

Page 50: ... Time Shows the actual recording time If the tape speed EP SP is changed during recording the recording mode indicator is switched to and the recording time in the EP mode will be displayed Recording Channel Recording Date Recording Day of the Week Recording Start Time Program Title If the broadcast program does not have a program title signal these will be displayed If the clock has not been set ...

Page 51: ...een MENU button indicator on the VCR lights 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control or the VCR The directory will appear 5 Press the select or button to select the program you want to view or a blank section For example select 2 The selected number is displayed in black against a white background 6 A Press PLAY The following screen appears during searching for a program then the program is p...

Page 52: ...ich you will record first with this VCR the MENU button indicator on the VCR flashes several times and goes out Then the REM indicator flashes in the VCR s display 2 When REM is flashing press CLEAR to select the type of tape Each time CLEAR is pressed the VCR s display switches from no display to 160 180 210 and back to no display No display T 120 or shorter tape 160 T 140 or T 160 tape 180 T 180...

Page 53: ...ter you are done with the set up AUTO TITLE ON OFF When you do not want to store program titles in memory specify AUTO TITLE OFF as follows 1 Press GUIDE then press 5 The TAPE DATA MENU will appear AUTO TITLE ON is specified at the factory 2 Press 2 to switch 2 AUTO TITLE ON to OFF After OFF is specified no program titles are stored in memory Instead of a title the recording date recording start t...

Page 54: ...LETE TAPE NO DATA and 4 DISPLAY TAPE NO DATA are not displayed 2 Press 3 The screen displays tape numbers months dates and days of the week of the last recordings made on the tape 3 Press SELECT or button to specify the TAPE NO you want to delete Press SELECT for lower numbers and SELECT for higher numbers For example specify TAPE NO 4 4 Press 5 The detailed data of TAPE NO 4 will appear 5 Press 9...

Page 55: ... and days of the week of the last recordings made on the tape 3 Press SELECT or button specify the TAPE NO you want to review Press SELECT button for lower numbers and SELECT for higher numbers For example specify TAPE NO 2 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 aft...

Page 56: ...o 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 recorded tape Example 1 If you record program D on the tape where pro...

Page 57: ...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 Program C remains unerased but BLANK is displayed ...

Page 58: ... 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 59: ...r 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 Programming the Remote Control Turn the television on any channel is okay Aim the VCR s remote control at your TV set Hold down the TV button not the VCR TV button while you press the nu...

Page 60: ...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 station will change to the next higher station Press VCR to operate your VCR with the remote again Be aware that not all of your TV s functions may work even though...

Page 61: ...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 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 Push the ANT OUT button to display RF 3 or RF 4 See page 14 Y...

Page 62: ...o 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 input channel for the VCR to receive audio video signal from the cable box see page 48 C Advanced Hookup Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient oper...

Page 63: ... 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 audio source only to AUDIO IN left both left and right hi fi tracks will record an audio signal as monaural 1 Recording from Your Stereo System With the h...

Page 64: ...Advanced Operations Stereo System 64 PLAY ...

Page 65: ...nd VCR Hookup Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing Consider VCR1 the recording VCR and VCR2 VT UX605A the playback VCR You will play a tape on VCR2 and record it on VCR1 To begin copying Insert the videotape you wish to record in VCR2 Insert a blank or erasable tape with the safety tab intact into VCR1 Press AVX on VCR1 the LINE indicator will display Press REC on VCR1 and press PLAY on VCR2 To...

Page 66: ...Advanced Operations Second VCR 66 ...

Page 67: ...ach your start point Press the DISPLAY button located on the remote control to display the counter reading in the VCR s display The number shown will be your start point To find the end point of your audio dub play or search through the tape until you find the place where the audio dub will stop Press CLEAR located on the remote control and the VCR display will read 0 00 00 Rewind the tape to the ...

Page 68: ...our VT UX605A See example above Press the AVX button located on the remote control to select L2 Line 2 which appears in the VCR s channel display Find the place on the tape which will become the start point for your video dub This can be done using the PLAY button and the SHUTTLE dial Pause the tape when you reach your start point Press the DISPLAY button located on the remote control to display t...

Page 69: ...e the place on the tape where you want to begin copying 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 Put PLAYBACK VCR into PLAY mode to start the recording Both tapes will start together Put PLAYBACK VCR into PLAY PAUSE mode when you want to stop Both VCRs will pause Now fast ...

Page 70: ...below Camcorder to VCR Hookup Illustration It is not necessary to connect the S VIDEO jack Press the AVX button on the VCR s 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...

Page 71: ...t forward and reverse play You will hear a mechanical sound during auto head cleaning Even with the auto head cleaning system dirt 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 professiona...

Page 72: ...r service problems to qualified service personnel Technical Specifications Format VHS Video Signal System NTSC color EIA standard Record Playback System Video 4 Heads Audio VHS Hi Fi stereo record playback system Tape Speed 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP playback only 11 12 mm sec EP RF Input UHF VHF 75 ohm Tuner USA 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning ability ...

Page 73: ... use a videocas sette with the safety tab intact Clock set to Set the time then program delayed recording Delayed Has power failure of more When the auto clock set recording does than one hour occurred function is operating the not work even time may be reset even after when the clock a power failure of more than is set correctly one hour However pro grammed delayed record ings will have been clea...

Page 74: ... Operations the VCR s to program the remote remote control to send signals that your TV can rec ognize Not all TV brands are compatible Is remote control set to Press the TV device control the TV button then press the button corresponding to the TV function you want Cannot store Was 1 TAPE NAVIGATION Switch it to ON tape data in OFF specified in the TAPE memory NAVIGATION MENU Is the recording tim...

Page 75: ...air or replacement of defective parts without charge subject to the following conditions 1 Owner must provide verification of the date of purchase when requesting Limited Warranty Service Dated Sales Receipt Required 2 All repairs must be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility For information concerning repairs operation technical assistance or for referral to the location of your near...

Page 76: ...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 OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FOR LABOR AND TWO YEARS FOR PARTS THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WA...

Page 77: ...HITACHI WARRANTY CARD USA Back 77 VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION for your record Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address City State Zip HITACHI ...

Page 78: ...achi 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 PLAN WILL BE IN FORCE ONLY AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE NORMAL PURCHASER S WARRANTY During the normal warranty the only ...

Page 79: ... transformation of the product 9 The replacement of the video camera pick up element if the pick up element has been over exposed to an intense source of light 10 Cleaning the video heads F All repair costs must be claimed from Hitachi at all times through an authorized Hitachi Service Center The Plan Owner should never directly pay the authorized Service center unless given special authorization ...

Page 80: ... 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 damages to any other object and for personal or property liability caused directly or indirectly by the product ...

Page 81: ...ration 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 are followed A short written description of the pro...

Page 82: ... 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 is in lieu of all other warranties guarantees or agreements whether exp...

Page 83: ...HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD Back 83 ...

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