Hitachi VT-FX613A Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...timed recording VCR Plus C 3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The VCR Plus system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation With the VCR Plus C 3 system this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver C 3 and VCR Plus C 3 are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp...

Page 2: ...n Guide 18 Getting Started Initial Setup 20 Setup for First Time Operation 20 Setting the Clock 20 More About Channel Selections 22 Setting Up Your VCR for Each Function Using the Menu Screen 23 Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback 24 Stereo vs Mono Sound 24 Hi Fi Sound 24 Channel Caption Station Identifier 24 Getting Started Video Tapes 25 About Videocassette Tapes 25 Types 25 Safety Tabs Prevent E...

Page 3: ...kup Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels 48 C Advanced Hookup Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels 48 Advanced Operations Stereo System 49 Integrating Your Stereo System 49 Hookup 49 Recording from Your Stereo System 49 Advanced Operations Second VCR 50 Integrating a Second VCR 50 Hookup 50 Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing 50 Advanced Operations Camcorder 51 Copying Tapes From A Camcor...

Page 4: ...EMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTU RE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE...

Page 5: ...g 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 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 unles...

Page 6: ...nstructions have been followed 9 Attachments Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards _SS0 fies 0h _eCt_ t_sis an it SS0a d boa the U E iSt ngma_kO_OSA as to dere a_ the safety fe a_uresThis _ he p a_ old an y note ntia h azard fro m i_ri_S fiO_k 6rfi fe i ifi g6Ubt coh_aCt qualifi ed so ice persOh he 10 Water and Moisture Do not use thi...

Page 7: ... 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 the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners ...

Page 8: ...rating 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 Parts When repla...

Page 9: ... 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 functions of the VCR w...

Page 10: ...okup 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 audioNideo connectors on your TV We will show you t...

Page 11: ...s 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 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 giv...

Page 12: ...R 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 this round wir...

Page 13: ...e 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 adapter Single 300 ohm flat wire Separate UHF and VHF antenna wires both 300 ohm flat wire 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i_i_i_i_i_i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...

Page 14: ...nd 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 TV and VCR power cords to the wall outlet or an appropriate extension cord or surge protector See Important Safeguar...

Page 15: ... between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s 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 16: ...u 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 table or your dog is blocking the path of the infrared bea...

Page 17: ...V 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 VCRFFV button to switch back and forth between the TV channel and the recording channel VCR Controls Front Panel Controls Illustration POWER Turns ...

Page 18: ...to English Press number 8 or 9 for the other language options 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 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 Thi...

Page 19: ... SET screen and correct the VCR s clock See page 21 4 CHANNEL Press 4 to display the CHANNEL PRESET screen and preset channels or set the cable box See page 25 7 ENGLISH 8 FRANCAIS Press 7 to display all option setting screens in English Press 8 to display all option setting screens in French 9ESPANOL Press 9 to display all option setting screens in Spanish 19 ...

Page 20: ...ome 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 displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one minute Setting the Clock with the Auto Clock Set Function When the VCR is hooked...

Page 21: ...om the current time by more than one hour 1 Press GUIDE then press 3 to bring up the CLOCK SET screen Check that item 1 is specified CLOCK SET AUTO 2 Press 3 to select your local time zone Each time 3 is pressed the option for 3 SET TIME ZONE switches from AUTO to ATLANTIC EASTER CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII and back to AUTO This screen gives an example where ATLANTIC is specified 3 Pres...

Page 22: ...he 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 of receiving setup you have Each time 1 is pres...

Page 23: ...els Press GUIDE then press 4 to bring up the CHANNEL PRESET screen Item 3 lets you add or delete channels Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to change then press STOP to delete it or press PLAY to add it Setting Up Your VCR for Each Function Using the Menu Screen Press GUIDE then press 2 to bring up the VCR SETUP screen The screen shows the default settings on your VCR The defaul...

Page 24: ...tation that broadcasts stereo sound When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo you ll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for both stereo and mono broadcasts It is also necessary for recording a second audio program SAP When you select MONO sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo Use the MONO setting when the stereo s...

Page 25: ...120 min 360 min T 160 160 min 480 min T 180 180 min 540 min T 210 210 min 630 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 t...

Page 26: ...assette simply press the STOPIEJECT button on the VCR If the tape is playing press STOPIEJECT 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 lying flat on top of the VCR...

Page 27: ...xiliary 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 input channel for playback To Fine Tune the Picture Auto Tracking Pressing PLAY starts the auto tracking feature which adjusts the tuning to eliminate static lines that may appear...

Page 28: ...to to normal playback Press REW or F FWD and hold it you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it Press PLAY and REW then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed Press PLAY and F FWD then hold F FWD for forward search at a higher speed Release REW or F FWD to return to normal playback Still Playback Pause Press PAUSE on the remote control or PLAYIST...

Page 29: ...g 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 automatically to prevent damage to the tape and the VCR To return to playlback at a normal speed press PLAY To stop the tape press STOP Using the Shuttle Control The shuttle featu...

Page 30: ...in the STOP mode you can fast forward or rewind the tape The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial Viewing the On Screen Display Switching between the Clock Time Counter and Time of Remaining Tape Press DISPLAY 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 Tim...

Page 31: ...in in either STOP or PLAY mode Press DISPLAY several times to 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 ju...

Page 32: ...hen the VCR finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot If this is the program 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...

Page 33: ... IV screen to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for longest recording time on a single tape 4 Set the VCR to the channel you want to record from Use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to flip through the channels or use the number buttons to go directly to the channel you want 5 To begin recording press REC on the remote control or REC IRT on the VCR Recording w...

Page 34: ...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 mark every time you begin recording by pressing REC To leave an index mark ...

Page 35: ...utomatically comes on and records programs whenever you like without your being around You can record a program one time only or you can automatically 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 ...

Page 36: ... AVX button to select LINE1 or LINE2 instead of the channel number When everything is set as you want even though white dashes may still appear on some items press PROGRAM to program your settings into memory To preset 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 When th...

Page 37: ...er any of the recordings you have preset and if you need to clear out any of the programs Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete but daily and weekly settings must be cleared out manually Press GUIDE then press 1 for the PROGRAM REVIEW option This brings up the screen settings for the first program Keep pressing 1 to cycle through all the programs you have preset To re...

Page 38: ...e VCR records the show scheduled to start earliest records the entire show then moves on to the show with the next earliest starting time Io avoid recording only bits and pieces of different overlapping shows review your programming and delete those shows that are not essential 3_ ...

Page 39: ...ou step by step instructions Then you will be ready to begin VCR Plus recording also using the on screen Easy Guide System VCR Plus and PlusCode_ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp Channel Setup Before You Begin Channel setup is easy if you take care of these things first 1 Make sure you have programmed the local TV channels into your VCR page 25 2 Look for a listing like the one below in ...

Page 40: ...o your list of channels that you receive at home If any channel numbers don t match follow the steps page 47 to assign your local channel numbers to VCR Plus numbers Cable No Cable Box This is the channel setup to use if your VCR is hooked up directly to cable without a cable box Compare your local TV channel listing to your cable company s channel directory to find channels that need to be assign...

Page 41: ...r cable company if you re not sure 1 Connect the Cable Box VCR and TV See page 55 2 Press GUIDE then press 4 to bring up the CHANNEL PRESET screen 3 Press 1 to select CATV2 with the CA IV1 AN I CA IV2 setting then press 5 to select CABLE BOX SET menu 4 Press 1 to answer YES to the question Is a cable box being used You will then see this screen 5 Turn on your cable box and tune it to channel 02 6 ...

Page 42: ... output channel of the cable box has been set Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record some time before the recording is to begin Using the VCR Plus System to Record a Program Now that your channels are set up you can take advantage of this quick and easy method of delayed recording You will use the on screen Easy Guide System following the basic procedure for del...

Page 43: ...hannel number it should be the one on which you usually watch the program at home If not you need to check your VCR Plus channel setup 7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want then press PROGRAM 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 a...

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Page 45: ...ol 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 IV button while you press the number corresponding to your brand of televisi...

Page 46: ...rogrammed 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 IV s functions may work even though the remote c...

Page 47: ...cable and connection Cable Box Position Position a remote controllable cable box on top of the VCR as shown slanted p0siti0n Be sure not to bl0 ck any of the VCR s ventilation holes A Basic Hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories 1 Press PLAY STILL then press CHANNEL UP button to display RFCH 03 or RFCH 04 see page 14 You will tune the IV to this channel and...

Page 48: ... 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 operation use of VCR TV bu...

Page 49: ...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 audio source only to AUDIO IN left both left and right hi fi tracks will record an audio signal as monaural Recording from Your Stereo System With the h...

Page 50: ...UDIO IN jacks left and right on VCRI 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 FX613A the playback VCR You will play a tape on VCR2 and record it on VCRI To begin copying Insert the videotape you wish to record in VCR2 Insert a blank or erasable tape with the safety tab intact int...

Page 51: ...o your VCR see diagram 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...

Page 52: ... 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 professionally Consult your VCR dealer for the...

Page 53: ...ower Consumption Cabinet Size Weight Storage Temperature Operating Temperature Accessories batteries VHS NTSC color EIA standard Video 4 Heads Audio VHS Hi Fi stereo record playback system 33 35 mm sec SP 16 67 mm sec LP playback 11 12 mm sec EP UHFNHF 75 ohm USA 181 channel tuning ability 125 cable channels Canada 178 channel tuning ability 122 cable Auto programming frequency synthesis AC120V 60...

Page 54: ...ording Delayed recording does not work even when the clock is set correctly Has power failure of more than one hour occurred When the auto clock set function is operating the time may be reset even after power failure of more than one hour occurs Does not record when Safety tab removed from Put cellophane tape over you press Rec videocassette tab area or use a videocassette with the safety tab int...

Page 55: ...rol the rv Has a loaded cassette been stopped more than 5 minutes hookup Fine tune the rv Press the CHANNEL up or down button to adjust tracking Have video heads cleaned by a qualified service technician Set rv to channel 3 or 4 Follow instructions in Advanced Operations to program the remote to send signals that your rv can recognize Press the rv device button then press the button corresponding ...

Page 56: ...TS 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 owner Parts used for replacement are warranted for the remainder of the original Limited Warrant...

Page 57: ... 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 57 ...

Page 58: ...MITED 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 OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FOR LABOR AND TWO YEARS FOR PARTS THE DURATION OF THE...

Page 59: ...iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION for your record Model No Serial No Date of Purchase Dealer Name Dealer Address City State Zip HITACHI 59 ...

Page 60: ... 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 valid proof required for servicing the product is the Hitachi GOLD CARD or the bill of purchase The Protection Plan Card cannot be ...

Page 61: ...rough an authorized Hitachi Service Center The Plan Owner should never directly pay the authorized Service center unless given special authorization from Hitachi No repair costs will be reimbursed directly to the Plan Owner G The Plan Owner will receive a PLATINUM CARD which is the only valid document to be presented at the time of repair to an authorized Hitachi Service Center THIS PROTECTION PLA...

Page 62: ...e 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 problem along with proof of warranty should accompany the product returned for repair Only products under warranty will be returned on a no charge basis to the customer The customer is responsible for all transport costs if the produc...

Page 63: ...nse 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 express or implied and no person dealer or company is authorized to change modify or extend its terms in any manner whatsoever HITACHI WARRANTY REGISTRATION for your records Model No Serial No Date of Purcha...

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