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VTUX6430A, VTUX6440A 
HITACHI 

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER 
VT-UX6430A - VT-UX6440A 
Owner's manual 

 

 

This instruction manual includes instructions on use of both VT-UX6430A and VT-
UX6440A. 
Using these quality features: 

 

Common for VT-UX6430A and VT-UX6440A 

•  The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply 
entering a PlusCode* number. 
 

* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. 

 

   The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 

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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 clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time using a time signal. 
• Auto head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning. 
• 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. 
• With display, VCR Plus+ can be programmed to record without turning power on. 
•  Easy cursor operation 

 

VT-UX6440A only 

•  Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR

 

  

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 

QR30691 Hitachi, Ltd. 1998 
Printed in Malaysia    

 

 

Summary of Contents for VT-UX6430A

Page 1: ... TV sound MTS 8 program 1 month preset recording Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time using a time signal Auto head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy preset tuning of up to 68 broadcas...

Page 2: ...HOOKUP 22 ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER G 23 WITH THIS HOOKUP 23 AUTO INSTALL 24 Setting the channel automatically 24 SETTING THE CLOCK AUTOMATIC MODE 25 Tips 25 SETTING THE CLOCK TIME ZONE SETTING DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING 26 What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour 26 SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY 28 To set the clock 28 PRE TUNING THE...

Page 3: ...NG TIMER 54 Using the Instant Recording Timer IRT 54 DELAYED RECORDING 55 Setting the VCR to record later 55 Before you begin 55 USING THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM FOR RECORDING 59 About the VCR Plus system 59 Channel setup 59 EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM 61 VCR Plus setup Channel setup 61 Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using TV screen 62 Using the VCR Plus system to re...

Page 4: ...GUIDE INDICATIONS IN THE VCR DISPLAY 76 Guide indications in VCR display and OSD screen 76 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 77 Technical specifications 77 ...

Page 5: ...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 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 MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHO...

Page 6: ...arized cord 5 Power Sources This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your video dealer or local power company For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 6 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and ...

Page 7: ...Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wi...

Page 8: ...n or water d If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered 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 cab...

Page 9: ...VIDEO IN jack ANT OUT select button VCR Display AM PM indicators Time Time counter Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator appears PLAY playback during reverse SRCH double speed direction play visual viewing search and skip playback SLOW slow play REW rewind S REW high speed rewind FF fast forward S FF high speed fast forward STILL play pause and frame advance REM tape remaining time indicator VCR op...

Page 10: ...ries supplied If any are missing or appear damaged consult your dealer Remote Control Cable for connecting Batteries for remote this VCR to a TV control handset R6 VCR Customer Controls Item No Function Page 23 24 25 26 27 28 AUDIO IN L R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT signal input OUT TO TV signal out to TV VIDEO OUT jack AUDIO OUT L R jacks 56 58 10 10 11 11 Remote Control Customer Controls ...

Page 11: ...TV mode select button TAPE SPEED button select the recording speed SP or EP VCR TV CATV Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices SUPER INDEX buttons to use the SUPER INDEX function PLAY button playback PAUSE ENTER buttons F FWD button fast forward or search SLOW button for slow motion picture STOP button stops play record function Number buttons AVX button select L...

Page 12: ...25 F ADV button 30 VT UX6440A only When you press any of illumination buttons the illumination will turn on The illumination goes off 5 seconds later automatically if you do not press the buttons ...

Page 13: ...tteries remove the old batteries and keep the POWER button depressed for 10 seconds before inserting fresh batteries Hold for 10 Seconds 2 Install batteries Align the positive and negative polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control 3 Replace the lid Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR ...

Page 14: ...fee 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 ...

Page 15: ...t its safety tab is inserted The VCR won t record on a tape without a safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC IRT 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 and the Tape In indicator turns on when the cassette is in place Removal Pre...

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Page 17: ...RCHASED SEPARATELY Switch the RF Channel 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 RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display t...

Page 18: ...OOKUP B WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Caution Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads PURCHASED SEPARATELY ...

Page 19: ...e RF Channel 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 RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel which is not used...

Page 20: ...UP D WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Caution Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads PURCHASED SEPARATELY ...

Page 21: ...not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads Switch the RF Channel 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 RFCH 03 channel 3 and ...

Page 22: ... 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 Advanced Hookup with Cable Box AV Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY ...

Page 23: ...NNEL 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 Caution Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads Advanced Hookup with Cable Box and Splitter AV and RF Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY ...

Page 24: ...set The dash puts out lights one by one as shown on the VCR s display The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 2 3 minutes When the auto install is complete the channel with the lowest number appears in the TV display Notes If you press the POWER button inadvertently before connecting all leads follow the steps on page 20 for further tuning function If you pre...

Page 25: ... a time signal In this case set the clock manually See page 20 When the clock is set automatically the displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one minute Setting the clock automatically if your VCR s hooked up to an antenna or cable without a cable box Hookups A B C or D 1 Press the POWER button to turn the VCR power off If the VCR is already turned off press the POWER button to tu...

Page 26: ...he cursor button to select the CLOCK and then press the ENTER button Make sure that SET MODE AUTO is highlilghted 4 Press the cursor button to select TIME ZONE and then press the cursor button to select your local time zone Each time the cursor is pressed the option for TIME ZONE switches from AUTO to ATLANTIC EASTERN CENTRAL MOUNTAIN PACIFIC ALASKA HAWAII and back to AUTO This screen gives an exa...

Page 27: ...he year This screen gives an example where ON is specified 6 Press the cursor button to select TIME DAY INITIAL SET and then press the ENTER button This screen appears to show that the clock is being set Note If the displayed time drifts from the current time even after steps 1 6 have been performed reset the DST Press the GUIDE and cursor buttons then press the cursor button to specify another op...

Page 28: ...ress 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 cursor button to select SET MODE and then press the cursor button to select MANUAL 5 Press the cursor button to selec...

Page 29: ...or cursor button to change the minutes 8 Press the cursor button to select MONTH and then press or cursor button to change the month 9 Press the cursor button to select DAY and then press or cursor button to change the DAY The correct day of the week will appear by itself 10 Press the cursor button to select YEAR and then press or cursor button to change the year ...

Page 30: ...ime of day on the VCR s display Notes The clock uses the 12 hour system 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 ...

Page 31: ...u 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 5 Press the cursor button and then press the ENTER button The VCR will automatically select CATV1 or ANT and store channels received in your area It takes about 2 3 minutes If CATV1 doesn t give you the channe...

Page 32: ...l caption signal that is transmitted by a local broadcasting station together with a TV program a station identifier is displayed on the TV screen To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank have snowy pictures or interference You may skip these channels by erasing them Very weak stations might not be memorized at all You may receive these stations ...

Page 33: ...tton 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 4 Press the cursor button to select AUTO BLUE ON or OFF ...

Page 34: ...signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has 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 ...

Page 35: ...io 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 then press the ENTER button 4 Press the cursor button to select the CHANNEL and then press the ENTER button 5 Press the cursor button to select CATV2 and then press the GUIDE button to end this setting 6 Press the GUIDE but...

Page 36: ... delayed recording the VCR channel will automatically switch to the cable box output channel 10 Using the VCR remote press the or cursor button to enter the cable box output channel numbers 11 Press the GUIDE button to end this setting The cable box output channel has now been set However the VCR does not control your cable box Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to re...

Page 37: ...n 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 Playback When VCR playback by SQPB the inversion noise will appears on screen in STILL SLOW and F ADV mode Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape the VCR will stop and autom...

Page 38: ... the STOP button Note During super rewind fast forward there will be an interval of 5 seconds between the time the STOP button is pressed and the tape actually stops This is designed to protect the tape To stop the tape earlier press the REW or F FWD button to restore the normal rewind fast forward speed then press the STOP button To remove noise from the picture Auto Tracking Pressing the PLAY bu...

Page 39: ...ode 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 the remote control to minimize the noise bars see page 26 If the screen jitters during PAUSE press the CH or button to minimize the jitters Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during pl...

Page 40: ...ard 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 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 sepa...

Page 41: ... Hi Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi Fi track and for normal use The L and R indicators will light in the VCR s display panel Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track Also if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio select LINEAR 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting ...

Page 42: ...h your next video 2 Turn the ring while in stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial Notes If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the SLOW STILL modes turn and hold the shuttle ring in the SLOW position then press the TRACKING or abutton on the VCR to minimize the noise bars The noise bars are then eliminated automatically in ...

Page 43: ...nning of a recorded program INDEX SEARCH NOTE This function only works with recordings that have been set up with indexing 1 Press the button rewind or the button forward to begin the index search in the STOP 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 fin...

Page 44: ...ion is searched for The blank square in the tape bar shows the current tape position The tape remaining time appears on the screen and VCR display during BLANK SEARCH When a blank is detected the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the blank Notes When a cassette without a safety tab is inserted TAb will flash in the VCR display for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected a...

Page 45: ...d 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 direction while the button is held When the button is released the tape will rewind or fast forward again Skipping unnecessary scenes SKIP PLAYBACK While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressin...

Page 46: ...he time counter Notes The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape The counter changes to 0 00 00 when the tape is ejected Press the DISPLAY button a third time to see the tape remaining time Note Immediately after the tape is inserted will appear 2 minutes after playback or recording is started the tape remaining time is displayed Press the CLEAR button repeate...

Page 47: ...ape 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 rewinding ...

Page 48: ... 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 5 Press the REW button to rewind the tape It will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter in step 3 Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot Notes Press the DISPLAY button to turn the counter display off The se...

Page 49: ...as long as you do not sell the material You must act responsibly in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Basic recording steps Note You may use a blank tape or you may record over a previously recorded erasable tape 1 Turn on 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 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power c...

Page 50: ...safety tab is inserted TAb will flash in the VCR display or 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 ...

Page 51: ...h 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 recordin...

Page 52: ...AP 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 button 3 Press the cursor button to select AUDIO and then press the ENTER button 4 Press the and cursor button to set the STEREO MONO option to STEREO 5 Press the and cursor button to set the SAP option to ON 6 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting 7 Follow...

Page 53: ...ds in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo you ll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too noisy Note When you select MONO sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo ...

Page 54: ...ing steps on pages 35 and 36 2 Press the REC IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on the display You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC IRT button While you are recording the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will stop automatically and the VCR will turn itself off...

Page 55: ... the information you need for timed recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time Date and day of the program Starting time Ending time Channel to be recorded Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact Delayed Recording Steps You set up the delayed recording using the on screen Easy Guide System 1 Insert blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indi...

Page 56: ...n 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 select when you change the hour 6 Press the cursor button to select the minutes and then press the or cursor button to change the minutes of...

Page 57: ...cursor button to select L1 or L2 instead of the channel number 10 Press the cursor button to select the tape speed 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 Note If program is overlap the VCR giv...

Page 58: ...ety tab intact The VCR will automatically give a warning display on the screen 5 minutes before timer recording is to start 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 you have installed a cable box see page 23 turn on the cable box and select the channel you want to record on the cable box 08 in thi...

Page 59: ...ory This is called channel setup and you do it using the on screen Easy Guide System and the following 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 R are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation Channel setup Before you begin 1 Look for a listing like this one in your local TV program guide or Sun...

Page 60: ...Network Note in the example that the channel numbers are the same except for 20 received on channel 8 and 42 received on channel 38 These two channels must be assigned ...

Page 61: ...em on channel 38 Example VCR Plus Channel Number Channel Number You Receive 42 38 Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus Channels 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 option and then p...

Page 62: ...el 42 Note If you enter a wrong digit Press the CLEAR button to erase the wrong number and enter the correct one 8 Repeat steps 6 7 for all channels that need to be assigned 9 Press the GUIDE button to end the setup procedure You are ready to begin delayed recording with the VCR plus system Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using TV screen 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power...

Page 63: ...ess the CLEAR button and enter the correct one 4 Press the ENTER button to store the PlusCode number in the VCR s memory Types of Delayed Recordings ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time DAILY Records a show at the same time every day of the week Monday through Friday WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week Note If you accidentally enter a nonexistent PlusCode n...

Page 64: ...erlap the VCR gives you an error message that disappears from the screen in about 5 seconds 8 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR This tells you that the 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 record...

Page 65: ...gram the timer while observing the VCR s display you can only program a one time recording To stop programming press the POWER button to turn the VCR power on 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted playback starts automatically and VCR Plus recording won t operate 2 Press the...

Page 66: ...sh to warn you The cassette without safety tab will be ejected automatically Be sure to insert a cassette with safety tab intact 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 you have installed a cable box turn on the cable box and select the channel you want to record on the cable box before recording...

Page 67: ...on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 2 Press the ENTER button to select the PROGRAM MENU 3 Press the cursor button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option and then press the ENTER This brings up the screen setting for the first program 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 ...

Page 68: ...s remote button TV Brand Press TV and this remote button Hitachi 1 Gold star 1 6 Panasonic 1 CH Zenith 2 Toshiba 7 Mitsubishi CH Sony 3 Gold star 2 8 JVC 100 ENT Magnavox 4 Panasonic 2 9 Sharp 1 VOL UP Sanyo 5 RCA 0 Sharp 2 AVX Hitachi 2 DISPLAY Note If your TV brand is not listed on the Set Up Chart try all the buttons listed in the chart until the TV changes channels If the TV channel does not c...

Page 69: ... been set Cable Box Press CATV and this number button Cable Box Press CATV and this number button Jerrold 1 1 Zenith 5 Jerrold 2 2 Scientific Atlanta 6 Jerrold 3 3 Pioneer 7 Hamlin 4 Philips 8 Note If your cable box is not listed on the Set Up Chart try all the buttons listed in the chart until the cable box changes channels If the cable box channel does not change you won t be able to program the...

Page 70: ...e 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 38 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 the AVX button on remote control so that L1 line on the TV display 2 Turn on th...

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Page 72: ...t the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the back of your VCR 1 Press the AVX button twice on remote control to display L2 line on the TV display 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on the VCR 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 t...

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Page 74: ...n on the remote control of VCR 1 so that L1 line appears in the display 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on VCR 1 The VCR will go into Record Pause 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR 2 You will see the taped program being played on the TV 4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record press the PAUSE button on VCR 1 again to release pause and start recording Press the STOP button to finis...

Page 75: ... cleaning may be required Tape is worn or of inferior quality adjust tracking controls Snowy picture in normal TV viewing Check antenna or cable connections Clock shows on the TV display Power has been interrupted reset the clock Reset the clock Erratic VCR display Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed instrument pen toothpick etc Maintenance Regular periodic maintenance is required to mainta...

Page 76: ...the programming with the power off A cassette has not been inserted or a cassette without safety tab has been inserted A cassette without safety tab will be ejected automatically Insert a cassette with safety tab intact Display for about 5 sec flashes for about 3 seconds When you press the play record fast forward rewind or super index button A cassette has not been inserted Insert a cassette Disp...

Page 77: ...cessories 1 coaxial cable Part No EW10251 1 remote control unit Part No HL11131 for VT UX6430A 2 AA batteries 1 remote control unit Part No HL11132 for VT UX6440A 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 FREE at 1 800 995 4500 in the continental United States For ALASKA a...

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