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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VT-FX6402A

Owner's manual

Using these quality features:
• Auto install system automatically tune in broadcast channels
• S-VHS Quasi Playback allows you to playback a tape that is recorded by S-VHS tape.
• Super index allows you to quickly search for a program you want to view or the point from which you
want to start recording on the tape.

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Super rewind and fast forward

• Multi-channel TV sound (MTS).
• 8-program/1 month preset recording.
• Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized.
• Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy, preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125
cable channels.
• VHS Hi-Fidelity sound in playback.
• On-screen programming guide.
• Easy cursor operation

Auto Install System

- simply plug in all leads and press the POWER button

As an ENERGY STAR" Partner, HITACHI Home

Electronics (America), Inc. has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR' guidelines for
energy efficiency.

HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC.

1855 Donroch Court
San Diego, CA 92173
Tel. 619-661-3441

HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.

6740 Campobello Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
CANADA
Tel. 905-821-4545

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Summary of Contents for VT-FX6402A

Page 1: ...m automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable channels VHS Hi Fidelity sound in playback On screen programming guide Easy cursor operation Auto Install System simply plug in all leads and press the POWER button As an ENERGY STAR Partner HITACHI Home Electronics America Inc has...

Page 2: ...annels without using a cable box 23 Hookups A B C or D 23 To add or erase channels 25 Auto blue setting 27 PLAYBACK 28 To playback a recorded tape 28 Rewinding the tape 30 Rewinding or fast forwarding a tape at high speed 30 To remove noise from the picture 31 SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS 32 Variable speed playback 32 Slow motion 33 Visual Search 33 Choosing a mode for audio playback 34 USING THE SUPE...

Page 3: ...py from one VCR to another VCR 60 PROBLEM GUIDE MAINTENANCE 61 Problem guide 61 Maintenance 62 Guide indications in VCR display and OSD screen 62 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 63 FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY AC 120V 60 Hz ONLY The POWER button turns the VCR on and off leaving the clock timer unaffected If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period it is recommended that the unit be completely ...

Page 4: ...per use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference INSTALLATION 1 Read and Follow Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated Follow all operating and use instructions 2 Retain Instruction The safety and operating in...

Page 5: ...en modified so as to defeat the safety features This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire If in doubt contact qualified service personnel 10 Water and Moisture Do not use this video product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 11 Accessories Do not place this video product on ...

Page 6: ... Requiring Service Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product c If the video product has been exposed to rain or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operat...

Page 7: ...ck flashes during double speed play visual search reverse search slow play play pause and skip playback recording and timer recording flashes during record pause fast forward flashes during high speed fast forward rewind flahses during high speed rewind operate MODE delay recording indicator flashes if a cassette has not been inserted or a cassette without a safety tab has been inserted Accessorie...

Page 8: ...e this VCR to a TV control handset R6 VCR Customer Controls Item No Function 11 12 13 14 15 16 AUDIO IN L R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT signal input OUT TO TV signal to TV VIDEO OUT jack AUDIO OUT L R jacks Remote Control Customer Controls ...

Page 9: ...button stops play record function GUIDE to recall OSD menu DISP to recall on screen display PROGRAM programming button CLEAR clears time counter REC record button 100 ENT button VCR TV Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the two devices VCR TV mode select button CH channel up down button PAUSE ENTER buttons Cursor buttons F FWD button fast forward or search PLAY button playback...

Page 10: ...tch and push the battery compartment lid to remove it Note When replacing the batteries remove the old batteries and keep the POWER button depressed for 10 seconds before inserting fresh batteries 2 Install batteries Align the positive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control 3 Replace the lid ...

Page 11: ... table sofa etc between the VCR and remote control 2 Point the remote control at the VCR s infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control Note If the remote does not work even at close range try replacing the batteries with two fresh AA batteries CASSETTE TAPES Types Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR The table shows the recording time of different cassettes ...

Page 12: ...VCR won t record on a tape without a safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC button is pressed Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette Insertion Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR The VCR automatically turns on Removal Press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can...

Page 13: ...When the VCR is on its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4 You need to select the appropriate channel When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL button alternates between channel 3 and channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in y...

Page 14: ...ECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Caution Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads ss page 17 PURCHASED SEPARATELY BASIC CABLE HOOKUP C WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ...

Page 15: ...propriate channel When the power is turned on press the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL button alternates between channel 3 and channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP AV HOOKUP D WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH ...

Page 16: ...ITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Caution Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads ss page 17 ...

Page 17: ...the POWER button to turn it off Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR Pressing the CHANNEL button alternates between channel 3 and channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX F WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T RECORD ONE CHANNEL A...

Page 18: ...y socket before connecting all leads ss page 17 PURCHASED SEPARATELY ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX AND WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER TO RECORD ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL ...

Page 19: ...y socket after completely connecting all leads Please refer to page 10 to 16 on HOOKUP sections The VCR will be in the standby mode at this stage 2 Press the POWER button on the VCR to start the auto install This screen appears to show that the channel is being set The will flash in the VCR s display The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 2 3 minutes ...

Page 20: ...ally switches to the STOP mode SETTING THE CLOCK Note An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation Tips 1 You ll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage the clock display will read on the TV display To set the clock Note Turn on the TV and sel...

Page 21: ...ll be set to English Press the cursor button to select LANGUAGE option and then press the cursor button for French or for Spanish 2 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option and then press the ENTER button 3 Press the cursor button to select the CLOCK and then press the ENTER button 4 Press the or cursor button to change the hour The AM or PM can be select when you change the hour ...

Page 22: ...sor button to change the minutes 6 Press the cursor button to select MONTH and then press the or cursor button to change the month 7 Press the cursor button to select DAY and then press the or cursor button to change the day The correct day of the week will appear by itself ...

Page 23: ...tem You set it for AM or PM You can correct any item entered as you go by pressing cursor button to select and press or cursor to change If you press or cursor button continuously the time or date is kept changing PRE TUNING THE VCR TUNER Note An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation Presetting the received channels without using a cable box Hookups A B C or...

Page 24: ... an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 3 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option and press the ENTER button 4 Press the cursor button to select the CHANNEL and then press the ENTER button ...

Page 25: ...nnels vhf 2 13 uhf 14 69 and cable channels CA TV I 125 In some areas channels cannot be received when CATV1 is selected In this case select CATV2 in the receiving setup When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive Note If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear check the antenna or cab...

Page 26: ...on the TV screen 2 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option and then press the ENTER button 3 Press the cursor button to select the channel and then press the ENTER button 4 Use the cursor buttons to select CH LIST ADD ERASE and then press the ENTER button ...

Page 27: ...o add it 7 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 3 Press the cursor button to select SETUP and then press the ENTER button ...

Page 28: ...as finished If the signal is too strong this function may not operate even if you specify ON During playback this function does not operate OFF The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting PLAYBACK To playback a recorded tape 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO ...

Page 29: ...3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape If you press the PLAY button and the cassette has not been inserted the warning screen will appear on the TV screen for several seconds Insert a cassette 4 Press the STOP button to end playback Note This VCR can quasi playback the tape that is recorded by S VHS type SQPB stands for S VHS Quasi ...

Page 30: ...layback 2 Press the REW button The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning then stops Press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape Movie Return If your video cassette has the safety 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...

Page 31: ...rewind fast forward speed then press the STOP button To remove noise from the picture Auto Tracking Pressing the PLAY button starts the auto tracking feature which automatically adjusts playback to eliminate static lines or picture noise that may appear on the screen Manual Tracking Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment You can do this with the remote c...

Page 32: ...sume play press the PLAY button or PAUSE button again Note The sound is muted and cannot be heard during Special Playback Effects After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by pressing the 4 button during playback and then press the CH or button on th...

Page 33: ...eed Press the STOP button to stop the tape Notes Use the CH or 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 VCR Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it During play ...

Page 34: ...rd search at a higher speed Release REW or F FWD to return to normal playback Choosing a mode for audio playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi Fi and linear tracks on the tape The Hi Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier receiver using t...

Page 35: ...R INDEX allows you to quickly search for a program or a scene you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape with the following four functions INDEX SEARCH You can locate the beginning of a recorded program using the INDEX feature Each time you press the REC button to start recording the VCR will record an INDEX mark at the start of recording The INDEX feature uses th...

Page 36: ...OP mode The INDEX search screen is displayed and the tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected A black square in the tape bar shows the current tape position When the VCR finds an index mark it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot NOTE Tape bar will not appear correctly if the tapes which have scratches or are slack are being used 2 If this is the program yo...

Page 37: ...where only sound has been recorded Sections where previous recordings have been erased 1 Press the VIEW SKIP BLANK button in the STOP mode The BLANK SEARCH screen will appear and the tape will fast forward automatically The blank which is the nearest the current tape position is searched for The blank square in the tape bar shows the current tape position The tape remaining time appears on the scr...

Page 38: ... button during rewind or fast forward and the mode will switch to visual search so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning pictures Hold down the VIEW SKIP BLANK button during rewind The tape will be visually scanned in the reverse direction while the button is held Hold down the VIEW SKIP BLANK button during fast forward The tape will be visually scanned in the forward dir...

Page 39: ...pe will search ahead for about a minute and then resume play VIEWING THE ON SCREEN DISPLAY Switching between the clock time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISP while the on screen display is displayed The on screen display switches in the order below Press the DISP button to see the clock ...

Page 40: ...AR button repeatedly to switch the type of tape is used The correct remaining time will appear AUTO T 120 or shorter tape T 160 T 140 or T 160 tape T 180 T 180 tape T 210 T 210 tape Notes The tape remaining time is not displayed correctly for a tape without any recordings or tapes other than T 30 60 90 120 140 160 180 210 The remaining time may not be displayed correctly during fast forwarding or ...

Page 41: ...unter will appear in the TV screen 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape 3 At the point that you want to go back to press the CLEAR button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 4 Press the STOP button when you are done recording or playing back the tape ...

Page 42: ...p properly for recording See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual 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 f...

Page 43: ...ts safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and you cannot complete the record operation 3 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select SP standard play for the best picture quality or EP extended play for the longest recording time on a single tape 4 Press the CH button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record ...

Page 44: ...afety tab is inserted the warning screen will appear on the TV screen for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically Press the PAUSE button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode Press the button again to re start recording If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape If you press the REC button and the ca...

Page 45: ...tch one program while recording another 1 Once you have set the VCR for recording press the VCR TV button The VCR indicator disappears Now you will be viewing through your TV only 2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote if it s programmed to control your TV see page 41 ...

Page 46: ...e Switch the TV from AUX or VIDEO mode back to the TV mode then select the channels you want to watch as described in Step 2 Switch TV back to AUX or VIDEO to monitor your recording To change the channel being recorded 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the recording temporarily 2 Press the CH button or number buttons to change the channel to the one you prefer 3 Press the PAUSE button to continue r...

Page 47: ...ecord a Second Audio Program SAP Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program such as in a second language If a station broadcasts in SAP the SA indicator will display on your TV screen You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option How to set the SAP option 1 Press the GUIDE button 2 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option and then press the ENTER bu...

Page 48: ... Note When you select MONO sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo DELAYED RECORDING Setting the VCR to record later Note The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record With the delayed recording feature you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like without your being around You can record a program one time on...

Page 49: ...he power comes on automatically If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and timed record won t operate 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 3 Press the PROGRAM button twice for delayed recording If eight programs have already been stored in memory the screen on the ri...

Page 50: ...f the week Monday through Friday WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week 4 Press the ENTER button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording EXAMPLE Set the VCR to record one time a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6 00 PM and records for 30 minutes on 7 10 99 at the EP recording speed 5 Press the or cursor button to change the hour of the start time The AM or PM can be sel...

Page 51: ...he hour 8 Press the cursor button to select the minutes and then press the or cursor button to change the minutes If you have installed a cable box the cable box output channel will appear in the CH column 9 Press the cursor button to select the channel and then press the or cursor button to change the channel If you want to record from an external equipment press the or cursor button to select L1...

Page 52: ...peed and then press the or cursor or TAPE SPEED button to change the recording speed to EP 11 Press the cursor to select the recording date and then press the or cursor button to change the date 12 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory ...

Page 53: ... VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed Note If a cassette has not been inserted or a cassette without safety tab has been inserted the delayed recording indicator will flash to warn you The cassette without safety tab will be ejected automatically Be sure to insert a cassette with safety tab intact The VCR will automatically give a warning display on the screen 5...

Page 54: ...R button 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control Important Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR PROGRAM REVIEW Reviewing what you have programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset and if you need to clear out any of the programs Normal programs will clear automatic...

Page 55: ... If you want to clear this program press the button to remove this program 4 Each time pressing the button to cycle through all the programs you have preset The screen will display the next program if there are more or it will switch back to the main menu 5 Press the GUIDE button to end USING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Using the VCR remote to control your Hitachi TV 1 Turn on the TV ...

Page 56: ... remote control toward TV 4 Press the number button corresponding the functions available on your TV remote control Note This function is available on Hitachi TV Some of Hitachi TV does not work with this remote INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR ...

Page 57: ...k for dubbing PURCHASED SEPARATELY To record from stereo BEFORE YOU BEGIN Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system as shown above Make sure that STEREO audio is selected from the VCR Set Up Menu as shown on page 36 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Stereo vs mono sound Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 33 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Basic recording steps 1 Press th...

Page 58: ...ROM A CAMCORDER Hook up You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes Note If your camcorder is not stereo has only one audio plug connect it into the AUDIO IN L input on the back of the VCR It is not necessary to connect the S VIDEO jack To copy from a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the back o...

Page 59: ... remote control The VCR will go into Record Pause 3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder You will see the camcorder tape being played on the TV 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy press the PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape Press the STOP button to finish recording ...

Page 60: ...may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR 1 so that L line appears in the display 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on VCR 1 The VCR will go into Record Pause ...

Page 61: ...ure the TV VCR switch is set to the VCR mode Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel 3 or 4 or AUX if using direct audio video hookup Won t make timer recordings The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer recording Clock is not set correctly Programs entered incorrectly Programs exceed the length of the cassette Use the EP recording speed for maximum programming Safety tab has been remo...

Page 62: ...onally cleaned by a qualified service dealer Guide indications in VCR display and OSD screen The following indications appear in the VCR display and OSD screen to tell you the current status of your VCR OSD Indication When it appears Meaning and troubleshooting When you turn power off after programming the timer or transfer programming with power off A cassette has not been inserted or a cassette ...

Page 63: ... 11 16 H x 10 13 16 D 38 0 cm W x 9 3 cm H x 27 5 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 HL11161 2 AA batteries Check your cable company s compatibility requirements For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories please call HiTRON Inc TOLL FRE...

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