Video Deck VHS VT-F390A 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 Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV, and cable converter On-screen programming guide Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY ............................................................................................................3 Read This First...................................................................................................................5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..............................................................................................5 Getting Started.........................................................................................................
Programming Priorities ...................................................................................................33 Advanced Operations .........................................................................................................34 Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote ..........................................................34 Programming the Remote Control ................................................................................
Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.
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 handy for future reference, too. To guide you, we've concluded: "Must read" sections containing important cautions for your family's safety as well as the basic facts you need to use the VCR.
2 Retain Instruction -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -- Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions. 4 Polarized Plug -- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instructions have been followed.
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.
SERVICE 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions 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.
protection from heat and moisture (see Important Safeguards). Place the VCR near your TV but not on top of it. For convenience in using the remote control, locate them no more than three feet apart. If you have an external cable or antenna, place the TV and VCR where you have ample cable to hook them up. If necessary, you can purchase a cable extension and connector.
If you have no jacks like these on your TV, skip this step and proceed to Step 4. TV with Audio and Video Jacks If you do find all three jacks on your TV, you need to purchase a three-line audio/video cable with bell (RCA) connectors, like this: If you find a video jack and only one audio jack, your TV is probably monaural. You can purchase a two-line audio/video cable, but the three-line is handy in case you get a stereo TV later.
If you have been watching the TV in your home before getting the VCR, 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.
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.
connector to the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of the VCR. 2. Using the 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.
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 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.
Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Illustration POWER Turns the VCR on and off GUIDE Brings up an on-screen setup and programming guide, the Easy Guide System. DISPLAY Used in on-screen programming and indexing. CLEAR Used in on-screen programming and indexing. VCR/TV Switches between viewing through the VCR and not viewing through the VCR. VOLUME Increase or decrease the audio volume. MUTE Turns off the audio until you press MUTE again. REW Rewinds the videotape.
STOP Stops a videocassette from playing, recording, pausing, rewinding or anything it is doing. LIGHT Illuminates key function buttons for a few seconds. When the Remote Doesn't Work Right Check out these possibilities: Low Battery If the remote is not working even at close range, try putting in two fresh AA batteries. When replacing the batteries, remove the old batteries and press the POWER button on the remote and hold it for about 10 seconds, then insert two fresh batteries.
CHANNEL Up and down arrows for selecting channels. REC/IRT To begin recording. F.FWD Fast forwards the videotape. REW Rewinds the videotape. Display Indicators Watch for these signs and symbols that let you know that the VCR is responding to your instructions. Meet Your On-Screen Guide Your Hitachi VCR has as a special feature called the Easy Guide System. This feature guides you through simple setup and programming tasks right on the TV screen.
on the screen will show you where your input is needed. 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.
1 CHANNEL Press 1 to select the type of receiving setup you have: Internal or external antenna Ordinary cable Alternate cable (if CATV1 doesn't give you the channels you expect) 2 MOVIE Press 2 to select whether you want prerecorded movies (safety tab removed) to play automatically when loaded, and then rewind, eject and turn off the power when done. Options are and . 3 HIFI/LINEAR Press 3 to control how the audio signal is processed by the VCR.
digits for the hour and two for the minutes. Then press 1 or 2 for AM or PM, respectively. For example, if it is now 2:15 PM, press 0, 2, 1, and 5 for hours and minutes, and press 2 for PM. Continue pressing buttons to set the date. For example, if today is July 8, 1995, press 0, 7, 0, 8, 9, and 5 to get 07/08/95. When you're done, press GUIDE twice to return to regular viewing. Tips: The item to be changed will blink on the screen as you go. The clock uses the 12-hour system. You set it for AM or PM.
or was "off the air" at the time of programming. Or you may change your mind about a channel you removed from memory. To Add or Erase Channels Press GUIDE, then press 4 to bring up the Initial Setup screen. Item 8 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. Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback Choose between hi-fi and linear modes, depending on your needs.
available. This VCR uses 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 or T-160, 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 for extended play (EP).
Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. You will feel the VCR take it in. When the cassette is all the way in, the VCR powers up automatically and a TAPE-IN indicator shows on the display. It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed. To remove the cassette, simply press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. (If the tape is playing, press STOP/EJECT once to stop the tape and a second time to eject it.) Now you can take the cassette out and put it away.
1. Insert the cassette, arrow-side forward, into the slot at the front of the VCR. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. 2. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4) using the number buttons of the TV's remote control. 3. Press PLAY to start the tape. 4. Press STOP to end play. Direct Video Input to the TV Normally you would select channel 3 or 4 on the TV to receive a signal from the VCR.
When you are done watching a video, you can rewind the tape automatically or manually. If the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop and automatically rewinds 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 VCR to release the tape.
Use the 1 or 4 button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen. After 5 minutes in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and the VCR. To return to playback at a normal speed, press PLAY. To stop the tape, press STOP. To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it. Using the buttons on the VCR: Press PLAY and then REW to search in reverse.
screen: This indicates that the counter's memory function is engaged. 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 the tape from that preselected spot. Press DISPLAY to take the counter display off. The spot is still in memory until you set a new one or until the tape is ejected.
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 you find the program you want and press PLAY, the VCR returns to PLAY mode. To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press STOP.
5. To begin recording, press REC on the remote control or REC/IRT on the VCR. Recording will start unless the cassette is protected with the safety tab. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape to prevent recording over what is there. Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While Recording To view what you are recording, press VCR/TV so that the VCR is selected the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR's display.
of each show, then press REC to record the next show. (Pressing Pause during recording does not leave an index mark.) During timed recordings, the VCR automatically inserts an index mark at the beginning of the recording. To Record 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.
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. Your VCR can record up to 8 programs at different days and times, or up to 8 programs on the same day. Before You Begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording: Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time.
Let's say you were interviewed today by a local TV reporter. You're eager to see yourself on the evening news tonight. The news comes on channel 8 at 6 0'clock - but you've got a meeting scheduled during that time. Luckily you just purchased this Hitachi VCR. Press GUIDE, press 2, then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time recording: Now fill in the blanks: Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control. Enter the start time by pressing 0, 6, 0, and 0 for 6 o'clock. Then press 2 for PM.
If the overlapping programs start at the same time, the VCR records in order that they were programmed. If the shows are all scheduled to start at 7 AM, the VCR starts with the first program at 7 AM, and switches to what remains of the second program when the first program is done recording, and so on.
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/TV button) while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart (page 41). 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 your TV, the channel will change on the TV, and you'll know the remote is set to control the television.
Controlling the TV Once programmed, 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 TV's functions may work even though the remote control is correctly programmed.
If you don't have a direct video connection - the one using the audio/video cable - make sure the TV channel is set to 3 or 4 when you play back a tape. Consult the cable company or the cable converter manual for assistance in using the VCR with a cable converter. You will probably need to set the VCR to channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable converter to switch stations. There may be additional procedures for picking up pay-for-view or scrambled channels, which the cable company will gladly help you with.
Check all the TV and VCR functions. If you don't get all the functions you want, proceed with Option 3. Option 3--Some Channels Scrambled This hookup requires three coaxial jumpers with connectors, a 1-into-2 splitter, and an A-or-B switch box. 1. Disconnect the cable from the cable box and attach it to the input line of the 1-into-2 splitter. 2. Using a coaxial jumper, reconnect one of the splitter outputs to the cable box's input that you just freed up. 3.
Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number Jerrold 1 1 Jerrold 2 2 Jerrold 3 3 Hamlin 4 Zenith 5 Scientific Atlanta 6 Pioneer Philips 7 8 To operate the cable box once the remote is programmed for it: Press CATV and then the button of the function you want. Press VCR to operate your VCR with the remote again. Advanced Operations (Stereo System) Integrating Your Stereo System There are several reasons to consider hooking up your stereo system with your TV and VCR.
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 record as monaural. Recording from Your Stereo System With the hookup just shown, you can use your VCR to record a custom program of selections from your stereo library.
Consider VCR1 the recording VCR, and VCR2 (VT-F390A) the play-back VCR. You will play a tape on VCR2 and record it on VCR1. To begin copying: Insert the videotape you wish to record in VCR2. Insert a blank or erasable tape (with the safety tab intact) into VCR1. Press AVX on VCR1 - the LINE indicator will display. Press REC on VCR1, and press PLAY on VCR2. To monitor the picture as you record, VCR1 must be connected to your TV (follow instructions in the other VCR's manual).
Routine Cleaning Head Cleaning The heads are tiny mechanisms in the VCR that pick up the video signal as a videotape passes over them. In time, a residue of electromagnetic dust builds up on the heads because of contact with the tape. This dust 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.
Technical Specifications Format: VHS Video Signal System: NTSC color EIA standard Record/Playback System: Video: 4 heads Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record/playback system Tape Speed: 33.35mm / sec (SP), 16.67mm / sec (LP)(playback only), 11.
Program time and date set correctly? Reset the delayed recording. VCR power turned off? Turn power off to activate the timer. or safety tab Safety tab removed from the videocassette? Put cellophane tape over the tab area, use a videocassette with the intact. Does not record Safety tab removed from tab area, or when you press REC the videocassette? the safety tab Put cellophane tape over the use a videocassette with intact.
necessary. Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada. For the location nearest you, call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers: In the continental U.S.A. DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) You must state your zip code when calling In Canada QUEBEC MONTREAL TORONTO VANCOUVER 418-681-7719 514-679-9150 416-821-4545 604-526-7881 LIMITED WARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
replacement of defective parts without charge, subject to the following conditions: 1. Owner must provide verification of the date of purchase when requesting Limited Warranty Service. (Dated Sales Receipt Required) 2. All repairs must be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility.
COMPANY IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE, MODIFY, OR AMEND THE TERMS OF THIS LIMITED 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.
HITACHI VIDEO PRODUCTS GOLD CARD WARRANTY * See inside for the GOLD CARD advantages and how to get it. HITACHI EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMANCE HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire, Quebec H9R 1B1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty will not apply to products purchased outside of Canada OR sold by any organization other than HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. PROTECTION PLAN CONDITIONS A - This contract is exclusively for products manufactured and sold by Hitachi (HSC) Canada Inc.
E - THIS PROTECTION PLAN DOES NOT COVER: (1) Damage caused by incorrect use or negligence, unauthorized alteration, improper storage or repairs done by an unauthorized service depot; (2) Damage caused by fire, flood, lightning, acts of God or other events beyond the control of Hitachi; (3) External parts such as the cabinet, knobs, remote control case, antenna, cords, etc....; (4) Any repairs if the product is used for rental or other commercial use.
before the expiry date of the Plan. Hitachi, however, reserves the right to refuse any renewal. I - Hitachi reserves the right to cancel the Protection Plan in case of abuse by the owner, in such case, Hitachi will reimburse the owner the portion of the plan cost, based on the period used. J - This plan does not constitute an insurance policy.
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 product is no longer under warranty. WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER 1. Products received for repair without sales or delivery receipt showing date of purchase by the original customer. 2. Damages caused by incorrect use, carelessness, unauthorized alterations, improper storage or unauthorized service or repairs. 3.
6. Products used outside Canada. 7. In transit damage claims, improper handling by carrier or post offices. 8. Products or parts thereof which have had serial numbers removed, altered or defaced. 9. Products used for commercial purposes. 10. ***PRODUCTS USED FOR RENTAL*** 11. In home service at the customer's location. 12. Original installation (set-up) and all normal maintenance needed such as CLEANING OF VIDEO HEADS. 13.