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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 ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Search Functions............................................................................................................................... 15
Copying a Video Tape........................................................................................................................ 16
A Status Display ................................................................................................................................ 16
Video Cassette Tape.......................................................................................................................... 17
TV Colour System.............................................................................................................................. 17

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  ......................................................................................................... 17

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  ................................................................................. Back cover

HITACHI - YOUR GUARANTEE (UK & Ireland) ............................................................... Back cover

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Summary of Contents for VTFX340EUK

Page 1: ...USERS GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VTFX340EUK VTFX340EUK ...

Page 2: ...ght laws We do not take responsibility for the unauthorised duplication use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright own ers This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel Please note down the model number and serial number and remain for your records Model number Serial number WARNING DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THI...

Page 3: ...ock 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 15 Search Functions ...

Page 4: ...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 5: ...elow 8 PROGRAM o p TRACKING buttons 9 y OPERATE button 10 PWR Power indicator 11 TAPE IN indicator 12 REC indicator 13 Timer indicator 14 CLOCK indicator PWR REC 10 11 14 12 13 15 Power cord 16 AV2 DECODER socket 17 AV1 TV socket 18 RF OUT socket 19 AERIAL socket Indicator Rear Panel RF OUT AERIAL AV2 DECODER AV1 TV 17 16 18 19 15 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Front Panel ...

Page 6: ...button 19 DAILY WEEKLY button 20 PROGRAM o p buttons 21 EJECT button 22 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 20 Watts Stand by 3 3 watts Dimensions W 360mm H 92mm D 2...

Page 7: ...eview cable decoders NTL Telewest or camcorders and games consoles We recommend using SCART connections to obtain the best quality picture and sound NICAM stereo sound is only achieved when using a SCART lead If your TV has Scart sockets you may connect your VCR s AV1 TV scart socket to the Scart socket on the back of your TV Please see the instruction manual for your TV The second Scart socket AV...

Page 8: ...o 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 automatical ly 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 9: ... 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 the preferred video channel this would...

Page 10: ...OUT CH TUNING AUTO MANUAL MOVE scanning To Select a Desired Channel You can select a desired channel by using the PROGRAM o p buttons or directly pressing the NUMBER buttons on the remote control 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 ...

Page 11: ...Channel Order The TV stations will normally be stored in the following order BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 and CH5 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 TUNING then press the F FWD Bbutton Press the PLAY oor STOP Lbutton re...

Page 12: ... to select the chan nel to be recorded Press the REC or PAUSE STILL button The recording will begin Press the STOP button when recording is completed 6 5 4 3 2 1 Select the video channel on the TV Recording one Programme while viewing another To Monitor the progress of your Recording Assemble Function Skipping unwanted Programme material during Recording Recording Viewing and Recording the same Pr...

Page 13: ... the Counter 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 AUTO 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 In this case set the Auto Repeat mode to...

Page 14: ...g menu appears If so follow the steps outlined in the Setting the Clock section Then set the timer When you press the F FWD Bbutton after pressing the PLAY o or STOP Lbutton during steps to the input mode will move to the next step If you do not press the F FWD Bbutton within 5 seconds of setting an item the input mode will move to the next step Press the REW s button to go back one step from the ...

Page 15: ...elect DAILY MO SU then press the VIDEO Plus button FOR WEEKLY RECORDING To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel every week Press the DAILY WEEKLY button repeatedly to select WEEKLY then press the VIDEO Plus button NOTES If the PlusCode number is not available it will be cleared automatically when you press the VIDEO Plus button Enter the correct PlusCode number and press the ...

Page 16: ...press the MENU button in step Or press the STOP L button after step 3 2 3 2 3 2 1 TIME SEARCH If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL sys tem and ones recorded in the NTSC system this function may not be operated correctly Use the remote control for this procedure Press the TIME SEARCH button Press the PLAY o STOP Lor TIME SEARCH button repeatedly until the desired time appears Pres...

Page 17: ...ed recording speed SP LP Select AV2 position on the recording VCR See Other Connections Press the I REC 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 during dubbing use the VCR s front panel controls whenever poss...

Page 18: ... 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...

Page 19: ...ort circuit resulting in leakage or in extreme cases fire or even an explosion Remove dead batteries from equipment and all batteries from equipment you know you are not going to use for a long time Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause damage Never dispose of batteries in fire as this can cause them to explode Please put dead batteries in with the normal household waste NEVER ALWAYS NEVER Ne...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...justments battery 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 Dukes Meadow Millboard Ro...

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