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Video Deck

VT-FX610A

Owner's Manual

Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording

Using these quality features:

VHS hi-fidelity sound in playback
Automatic tape head cleaning
Up to 8 delayed recording programs
Auto tracking for improved picture in playback
Frequency synthesizer quartz tuner
On-screen programming guide
Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)

HITACHI HOME

HITACHI SALES

HITACHI (HSC)

ELECTRONICS

CORPORATION CANADA

INC.

(AMERICA), INC.

OF HAWAII, INC.

3300 Trans Canada Hwy.

3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd.,

3219 Koapaka Street

Pointe Claire, Quebec

Norcross, GA 30093

Honolulu, HI 96819

H9R1B1, CANADA

Tel.

404-279-5600

Tel.

808-836-3621

Tel.

514-697-9150

Summary of Contents for VT-FX610A

Page 1: ...rograms Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Frequency synthesizer quartz tuner On screen programming guide Multi channel TV sound MTS HITACHI HOME HITACHI SALES HITACHI HSC ELECTRONICS CORPORATION CANADA INC AMERICA INC OF HAWAII INC 3300 Trans Canada Hwy 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd 3219 Koapaka Street Pointe Claire Quebec Norcross GA 30093 Honolulu HI 96819 H9R1B1 CANADA Tel 404 279 5600 ...

Page 2: ...s 14 Display Indicators 14 Meet Your On Screen Guide 15 Getting Started Initial Setup 15 Setup for First Time Operation 16 Setting the Clock 16 More About Channel Selections 16 Setting Up Your VCR for Each Function Using the Menu Screen 17 Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback 17 Stereo vs Mono Sound 17 Hi Fi Sound 18 Getting Started Video Tapes 18 About Videocassette Tapes 18 Types 18 Safety Tabs Pr...

Page 3: ... System 30 Advanced Operations Second VCR 31 Integrating a Second VCR 31 Hookup 31 Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing 31 Advanced Operations Camcorder 31 Copying Tapes From A Camcorder 31 VCR Care and Servicing 32 Routine Cleaning 32 Head Cleaning 32 Periodic Maintenance 32 Care and Servicing Problems 32 If the VCR Doesn t Work Right 33 Don t Attempt Repairs Yourself 33 Technical Specificatio...

Page 4: ...Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to 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 gr...

Page 5: ...d or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs They may result in a shock or fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation 7 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attent...

Page 6: ...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 should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing a...

Page 7: ... this video product ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi product You ve chosen the best VCR for you and we want to help you make the most of your purchase Please take time to become familiar with this manual and how it is set up Keep it ha...

Page 8: ... Choose which hookup method to use based on Your TV s capabilities The type of antenna or cable system you have for cable box hookup see Advanced Operations Any other devices you want to include in the system stereo second VCR etc We will guide you through the process But first turn the TV and the VCR around so you are looking at their backs Note the various input and output receptacles their shap...

Page 9: ...ookup option If you have any sort of cable box see the hookup options in Advanced Operations page 43 Simple Antenna Cable 75 Ohm Hookup This is an easy hookup that you can use if your cable or antenna has a 75 ohm round wire connector You will need the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR It looks like this If you have been watching the TV in your home before getting the VCR you will already have a...

Page 10: ...ike 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 VCR If you have Use this adap...

Page 11: ...he 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR connect either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR 3 Use a second adapter to attach the other end of the 75 ohm connector back into the TV where you first disconnected the antenna Capabilities With this hookup you should now be able to perform all basic functions provided by this equipment 5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Plug in the T...

Page 12: ... 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 Getting Started Controls Quick Tour of the Controls Study these pictures carefully to learn about the buttons and controls that you ll need for everyday operation Various controls are explained throughout thi...

Page 13: ...gh the VCR VOLUME Increase or decrease the audio volume PROGRAM Used to program the timer for unattended recording REW Rewinds the videotape PLAY Starts playing a loaded videocassette REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to VCR TV CATV MODE SELECT Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices 0 to 9 Number buttons used in on screen programming Can also be ...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...ired 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 remote control to review the programs you have preset in the timer or erase them as require...

Page 16: ...e accepted If you press the wrong digit exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and recall the screen to enter the correct setup The day of the week is set automatically More About Channel Selections Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels VHF 2 13 UHF 14 69 and 125 cable channels CATV 1 125 1 Press GUIDE then press 4 to bring up the CHANNEL PRESET screen 2 Press 1 to select the type o...

Page 17: ...s you want press GUIDE to return to regular viewing Here is what the options mean 1 AUTO BLUE Press 1 to control the auto blue function which makes the screen blue and mutes sound when you select a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished Options are ON and OFF If the signal is too strong this f...

Page 18: ...ses VHS tapes only which are the most common type Look for the VHS mark on new or prerecorded tapes you buy Tapes are marked either T 120 T 160 T 180 T 210 etc which signifies how many minutes of programming they can hold at standard recording speed SP To get the best quality picture record at standard speed But if you want to get more on a tape and are less concerned about the quality set the VCR...

Page 19: ...ow 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 dust dirt and liquids are enemies of your tapes and VCR To avoid a...

Page 20: ...rewind the tape automatically or manually If the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the video cassette If you press POWER while the tape is rewinding the power will shut off automatically after the tape has completely rewound Manual Rewind Press STOP and REW The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press STOP EJECT on the V...

Page 21: ... resume play Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the 6 button The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing Slow Motion To slow the playback speed press PLAY then press 4 button Use the CHANNEL up or down button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen After 1 minute in slow motion playback the VCR will stop the tape automatic...

Page 22: ...o display the counter on the VCR Begin recording or playing back a tape At the point that you want to go back to press CLEAR This resets the counter to 0 00 00 Press STOP when you are done recording or playing back the tape 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 t...

Page 23: ...nual Copyright Infringement Warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home taping of copyrighted materials In most cases it is okay to record for personal use as long as you do not sell the material You must act respon...

Page 24: ...l when you are recording several programs on the same tape It helps you quickly find the beginnings of the shows during playback page 33 You create the index mark every time you begin recording by pressing REC To leave an index mark between shows simply press STOP at the end of each show then press REC to record the next show Pressing PAUSE during recording does not leave an index mark During time...

Page 25: ...creen 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 If you make a mistake when entering digits press CLEAR repeated...

Page 26: ... 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 same time slot Shows with Same Starting ...

Page 27: ...n the TV button not the VCR TV button while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart page 42 For example if you have an RCA television press TV and 0 at the same time If this button combination sends a signal that matches with your TV the channel will change on the TV and you ll know the remote is set to control the television If that button combination ...

Page 28: ...CR and the TV Use the CHANNEL PRESET screen page 22 to select option CATV1 or CATV2 Then check out the system using these questions as a guide Does the TV receive the same number of channels as before the installation Does the VCR record all channels Do the VCR and TV remote control functions work Can I record on one channel while watching another Do I receive my pay channels and do all special ca...

Page 29: ...ct the other splitter output to the A of the a or B switch 4 Using the cable box output line connect the cable box receptacle to the B of the A or B switch 5 Using a third coaxial jumper connect the output of the A or B switch to the input of the VCR 6 Take the coaxial cable that is still connected to the television and hook it to the output of the VCR Some Channels Scrambled Cable Box Hookup This...

Page 30: ...u have AUDIO IN and OUT jacks for a second tape deck labeled Tape 1 and 2 or AUX 1 and 2 Consult your stereo owner s manual for further information You will need two audio cables the kind with two color coded plugs on each end for left and right audio channels With the power off Connect the right red and left white AUDIO OUT on the VCR to the right and left AUDIO IN on the stereo system Connect th...

Page 31: ...T 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 FX610A the playback VCR You will play a tape on VCR2 and record it on VCR1 To begin copying Insert the...

Page 32: ...ust interferes with the signal being picked up Your Hitachi VCR automatically cleans the video heads whenever a cassette is loaded or ejected and when a cassette is already inside the VCR when you turn the power off It also self cleans during fast 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 hea...

Page 33: ...e channels Type Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input AC120V 60Hz Power Consumption 20W nominal Cabinet Size 14 15 16 W x 3 11 16 H x 10 11 16 D 38 0 cm W x 9 3 cm H x 27 1 cm D Weight 7 7 lbs 3 5 kg Storage Temperature 4 F to 131 F Operating Temperature 41 F to 104 F Accessories 1 coaxial cable Part No EW10251 1 remote control unit Part No HL10622 2 AA batteries Check your cable compan...

Page 34: ... Check Solution No picture dur TV set to the correct video Set TV to channel 3 or 4 ing playback viewing channel TV cannot be Is VCR remote control pro Follow instructions in operated by grammed for your TV Advanced Operations to the VCR s program the remote to send remote control signals that your TV can rec ognize Not all TV brands are compatible Is remote control set to Press the TV device butt...

Page 35: ...Care and Servicing Problems 35 QUEBEC 418 681 7719 MONTREAL 514 679 9150 TORONTO 416 821 4545 VANCOUVER 604 526 7881 ...

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