FEATURES 1 HITACHI Instruction Manual Video Deck VT-F462A Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. For information concerning repairs, operation or technical assistance, please contact the Service Department of your nearest Regional Office. Eastern Regional Office 1290 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst, New Jersey 07071 Tel. 201-935-8980 Mid-Western Regional Office 1400 Morse Ave., Elk Grove Village, Ill. 60007 Tel. 708-593-1550 Southern Regional Office 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 Tel.
FEATURES CONTROLS AND FEATURES ...................................................................................................................... 11 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT.................................................................................................... 18 INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION & ANTENNA SYSTEM ............................................................................. 19 INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................
FEATURES FEATURES • VCR Plus+* programming feature • VHS Hi-Fi stereo system • Auto head cleaning system • Setting 8 programs/1 year is possible with built-in programmable timer • Cable-compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner • Auto tracking • Illuminated remote control for use in common by TV/VCR/Cable Converter • Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) is receivable • Easy guide system feature • High speed rewind (2.
FEATURES CLOCK SET TIME --:-MONTH/DAY/YEAR DATE --/--/-FILL IN BLINKING SPACE *TO END PRESS GUIDE 6. Press "GUIDE" to return to "original menu".
FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY Power supply: AC 120V 60 Hz only The POWER switch switches 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 switched off and the plug removed. 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Caution for users living in an area with frequent electrical storms Your VCR and TV may be damaged by power surges, or during electrical storms if they are connected to a cable systems/outside antenna, or they are plugged into an AC outlet. The use of surge protection devices at the antenna and AC inputs to the VCR and television will decrease the likelihood of damage from lightning surges in the power line or antenna/cable system.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) pg. 5 12 Outdoor 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.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES CONTROLS AND FEATURES 1. VIDEO IN Receives video signal from a video camera or another VCR. 2. AUDIO IN Receive audio signals from a stereo system or another VCR. AUDIO IN (L) handles the left-channel stereo sound or monaural sound. If you connect an audio source to only AUDIO IN (L), the same sound is recorded on Hi-Fi tracks (L) and (R) in monaural. 3. EDIT IN/OUT JACK This jack allows you to connect selected models of VCR's and video camera using optional synchro edit cables.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Note: Power is turned on automatically when the cassette is loaded. 5. AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON Turns the audio dubbing features on. To turn this feature off, press STOP button. See page 47 for details. 6. VIDEO DUBBING BUTTON Turns the video dubbing features on. To turn this feature off, press STOP button. See page 48 for details. 7. CHANNEL SELECT BUTTONS Select the channels you wish to view or to record by pressing these buttons.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Note: Power may be on or off when removing the cassette. CONTROLS AND FEATURES (cont.) pg. 7 15. CLOCK DISPLAY Shows the clock and tape counter. 16. STEREO INDICATOR Lights when receiving a stereo broadcast. 17. TIMER INDICATOR Will light when turning power off after programming. 18. LEVEL METER Shows the input level of each audio channel during recording and the recorded levels during playback.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES Receives video signal from a video camera or another VCR. 26. AUDIO IN Receives audio signals from a stereo system or another VCR. AUDIO IN (L) handles the left-channel stereo sound or monaural sound. If you connect an audio source to only AUDIO IN (L), the same sound is recorded on Hi-Fi tracks (L) and (R) in monaural. 27. ANTENNA OUTPUT Connect this terminal to the antenna terminal on the back of the TV. 28.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES CONTROLS AND FEATURES (cont.) pg. 8 32. SIGNAL TRANSMISSION WINDOW Transmits an invisible light beam (infrared) from the remote control unit to the VCR. 33. TV BUTTON First press this button when operating your TV with this remote control, and then press the button which corresponds to the function you want. 34. EJECT BUTTON When this button is pressed in modes other than recording, the tape stops, and the cassette is ejected. 35.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES 43. F.ADV BUTTON Press this button during still playback to advance the picture by one frame. Press this button during playback for forward high-speed search that lasts for about 1 minute of playing time, then goes back to normal play mode. 44. TRACKING CONTROL BUTTONS To minimize noise in playback and slow playback. 45. NUMBER BUTTONS "0" THROUGH "9" Select any channel (whether or not it is in the "Tuner Scan List") by pressing two buttons. (Press "0" and then "8" for channel 8.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES • This VCR cannot record in LP mode, but can play LP recorded tapes. . CLEAR BUTTON Used for programming the timer. And also used for counter reset button. 56. GUIDE BUTTON Press this button to use the easy guide system feature. (See page 2 for details.) 57. REW BUTTON Press to start rewind. Press this button during playback, and reverse playback picture at high speed can be seen. 58. PLAY BUTTON Press to start play. 59. TV CONTROL BUTTONS Used for controlling the TV. 60.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES CONTROLS AND FEATURES (cont.) pg. 10 USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES NOTES: 1. Be sure to install two "AA" size batteries before use. 2. Be aware of the polarity. Aim the remote control at the receiver on the front panel of the VCR. NOTES: 1. If the range is short, try new batteries. 2. An object in between the VCR and remote control unit may block the invisible light beam and operation will not be possible. 3.
INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION & ANTENNA SYSTEM INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION & ANTENNA SYSTEM INTRODUCTION Place your Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) in a horizontal position on a solid, stable surface near your TV. Connect the VCR AC plug into a non-switched AC outlet. Before you can use your VCR, the TV antenna connection must be moved to the VCR. Then new connections must be added from the VCR to the TV. An accessory for common connections is included with your VCR.
INSTALLATION CABLE SYSTEM Figure A1 Figure A2 Figure A3 INSTALLATION CABLE SYSTEM CABLE SYSTEM INFORMATION Cable systems vary in features and services. The information and figures which follow cover most installations. If you need information about other installations, please write to Service at the nearest Hitachi address listed at the back of this manual. The tuning abilities of your VCR and the type of cable service you have will determine what connections can be used.
INSTALLATION CABLE SYSTEM CAUTION: Only high quality, low loss switches and splitters should be used. All connections must be with shielded Coax cable. If your added connections degrade the performance of Extra Cost channels, all connections should be removed. The circuit of figure C2 should cause least signal loss. If even the circuit of figure C2 is not satisfactory, consult your cable company about installation.
INSTALLATION CABLE SYSTEM INSTALLATION CABLE SYSTEM (cont.) pg. 14 CABLE SYSTEM VCR OPERATION Direct Cable Connection When a direct cable connection is used as in figure C1, VCR operation requires no special procedures. Setting VCR Channels For Cable Due to the many channels available on Cable, programming channel memory will require patience. Although the VCR is preset for channels 2 - 13 (air signals), the sequence of channels may be different on cable.
INSTALLATION CABLE SYSTEM INSTALLATION CABLE SYSTEM (cont.) pg. 17 Cable Connection Direct or Using Cable Box When using figure C3 with a non-scrambled cable system, the VCR Input Selector Switch No. 1 and the 2 Way Splitter No. 2 can be omitted, along with the coax interconnecting the two. Connecting the VCR Input directly to splitter No. 1, and the cable box Output directly to A/B switch No. 2. Function of Accessories 2 Way Splitter No.
VIDEO CHANNEL SETTING VIDEO CHANNEL SETTING The RF converter changes the video and audio signals from the tuner or tape playback, to a standard television broadcast signal on channel 3 or 4. To obtain video recorder output on either channel 3 or 4, set the RF converter switch to CH3 or 4 whichever channel is unused in your area. NORMAL TV VIEWING You do not need to disconnect VCR from your TV set to watch TV. When you turn off the POWER switch on your VCR, the VCR automatically switches to "TV".
SETTING THE CLOCK SETTING THE CLOCK Things to know before starting • The clock uses the 12-hour system. (Be aware of AM and PM.) • When you first plug in your VCR, the clock will read "--:--". • While you are setting the clock, the "menu" display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedures. • If you press a wrong digit, press GUIDE button and restart the procedure from the beginning. 1. Turn on the power of both VCR and TV. 2. Be sure that the TV is set to the video channel (channel 3 or 4).
SETTING THE CLOCK CLOCK SET TIME 02:15 PRESS AM:1 PM:2 MONTH/DAY/YEAR DATE --/--/-FILL IN BLINKING SPACE *TO END PRESS E SETTING THE CLOCK (cont.) pg. 19 7. Press "1" for AM or "2" for PM. CLOCK SET TIME 02:15 PM MONTH/DAY/YEAR DATE --/--/-FILL IN BLINKING SPACE *TO END PRESS GUIDE 8. Set the date by pressing six digits in order of month, day and year (for example, 1 2 2 0 9 2 for December 20, 1992).
SETTING THE CLOCK 4 5 6 7 INITIAL SETUP CLOCK SET VCR PLUS SETUP PROBLEM GUIDE *TO END PRESS GUIDE 27
SETTING THE CLOCK NOTE: Now the display on the VCR will show the correct time. 10. Press GUIDE button once again to return to the TV screen. NOTES: 1. If you input an illogical time or date (13th month for example), question mark (?) will appear. In this case, simply input a correct digit. 2. The clock must be set to the correct time before programming the timer for unattended recording or using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) feature. 3.
CHANNEL TUNING CHANNEL TUNING The automatic programming feature makes it easy and convenient to program the TV station into the tuner's memory. Automatic programming is usually a "one-time" procedure, but you will need to repeat it if you move to a location that has different channels, or if the power is interrupted for about 30 minutes. 1. Turn on the power of both VCR and TV. 2. Be sure that the TV is set to the video channel (channel 3 or 4). (See page 17.) 3.
CHANNEL TUNING 6. Press button "1" to select "ANT.", "CATV1" or "CATV2". If your VCR is connected to a home antenna system, select "ANT."; select "CATV1" when your VCR is connected to a cable antenna. Switching is performed between "ANT.", "CATV1" and "CATV2" on the TV screen every time button "1" is pressed.
CHANNEL TUNING CHANNEL TUNING (cont.) pg. 21 7. Press "2" button. The tuner will automatically cycle through all available channels in the area and place them in the tuner's memory. It takes about 2 - 3 minutes. The channel number will stop changing when the tuner is finished cycling. Programming is now completed. You can select the active channels by pressing the CHANNEL select buttons.
CHANNEL TUNING 3. Select the channel number by pressing buttons "0" through "9". (Press "0" and then "8" for channel 8.) Press the PLAY button to add channels and the STOP button to erase channels. Perform the same procedure to add or erase other channel numbers. CH 08 ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL SELECT CHANNEL TO ERASE: PRESS STOP TO ADD : PRESS PLAY *TO END PRESS GUIDE NOTE: Erased channels cannot be selected by the CHANNEL button, but can be selected by buttons "0" through "9". 4.
VCR FUNCTION SETTING VCR FUNCTION SETTING You can change the VCR mode as required using the "EASY GUIDE SYSTEM MENU". 1. Turn on the power of both the VCR and TV. 2. Be sure that the TV is set to the video channel (3 or 4). 3. Point the remote control unit at the receiver on the front panel of the VCR. 4. Press the GUIDE button until the "menu", as illustrated, will appear on the TV screen.
VCR FUNCTION SETTING Press "4" to change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INITIAL SETUP ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO CHANNEL SETTING ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL VCR CODING MOVIE RETURN AUDIO PLAYBACK STEREO/MONO SECOND AUDIO *TO END PRESS GUIDE VCR 1: Normally select this "VCR1". VCR 2: Select "VCR2" when you are using another Hitachi VCR and operate the two VCRs using the remote control unit provided with this VCR.
VCR FUNCTION SETTING VCR FUNCTION SETTING (cont.) pg. 23 AUDIO PLAYBACK SELECTION Press "6" to change 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INITIAL SETUP ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO CHANNEL SETTING ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL VCR CODING MOVIE RETURN AUDIO PLAYBACK STEREO/MONO SECOND AUDIO *TO END PRESS GUIDE You can switch the sound output from the AUDIO OUT jack during playback. • Hi-Fi: Hi-Fi sound is played back with a Hi-Fi tape. The linear sound is played back with a non-Hi-Fi tape.
VCR FUNCTION SETTING 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 AUTO CHANNEL SETTING ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL VCR CODING MOVIE RETURN AUDIO PLAYBACK STEREO/MONO SECOND AUDIO *TO END PRESS GUIDE Some TV stations broadcast another sound channel along with selected stereo programs called the SAP (Second Audio Program). The SAP audio is sometimes used to broadcast the second sound track of a bilingual movie.
CONNECTION WITH A/V TV CONNECTION WITH A/V TV If your TV has audio/video input jacks, connect it to this VCR as follows; you can enjoy better a picture and sound. Connect the antenna, VCR and TV as shown on pages 11 - 17 and then perform the following connection. 1. Connect the VCR and TV as shown in the figure 2. When you select "VIDEO" by pressing the input select button of the TV, you can view a tape played back by the VCR or a program selectd by the channel select button of the VCR.
CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES Insertion and removal of cassettes Insertion 1. Insert the cassette. Notes: • When the cassette is loaded, power is turned on automatically and TAPE-IN indicator lights. Removal 1. Press STOP/EJECT button. 2. Remove the cassette. Types of video cassette Use video cassettes with the in recording time of cassettes. mark in this VCR.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS RECORDING TV PROGRAMS 1. If you wish to view a program being recorded, turn on TV and select the channel 3 or 4 for your video channel. 2. Insert cassette. VCR power is turned on automatically. Note: Whenever you change the mode, the new mode is displayed on the TV screen automatically for about a few seconds. 3. Press SPEED button to select "SP" or "EP". 4. Press the VCR/TV select button to select "VCR" (VCR indicator lights) if you wish to view a program being recorded. 5.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS RECORDING TV PROGRAMS (cont.) pg. 26 To record one program while viewing another You can record one program while viewing another by setting the VCR for recording, then setting the VCR/TV select button to "TV", and selecting the desired channel on your TV. To change the channel to be recorded while in record mode During recording, the channel lock function operates and channel cannot be changed if the CHANNEL select button is pressed.
RECORDING TV PROGRAMS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 INITIAL SETUP ANTENNA/CABLE AUTO CHANNEL SETTING ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL VCR CODING MOVIE RETURN AUDIO PLAYBACK STEREO/MONO SECOND AUDIO *TO END PRESS GUIDE Counter memory function This is useful if there is a section of tape you want to view immediately after recording or you want to return to the same point several times. 1. Press the DISPLAY button to display the counter reading on the TV screen. 2.
INSTANT RECORDING INSTANT RECORDING Instant Recording Timer (IRT) allows you to make simplified timer recording without using the program timer. Be sure that clock is set to the correct time before IRT. 1. Follow the steps 1 through 6 on "RECORDING TV PROGRAM" on page 25. 2. After recording has started, press REC/IRT button on the VCR once again to indicate the recording time on the display.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 1. Insert the cassette. VCR power is turned on automatically. 2. Turn the TV on and select the video channel. 3. Press the PLAY button. 4. Press the STOP button to stop playback. Auto Tracking When playback is started, the auto tracking function operates and adjusts tracking automatically so the picture is optimized. • Auto tracking may not operate correctly when the tape is scratched or the recorded condition is poor.
PLAYBACK Visual search This allows you to view the picture from a recorded tape at high speed in both the forward and reverse direction. Press the button again (or press PLAY) to return to normal playback. Note: The playback picture will have some noise in the visual search mode. Slow playback When you press SLOW SPEED buttons (- or +) during playback, the tape will be played back at a speed about 5 to 30 times slower than the normal speed.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK (cont.) pg. 29 Linear Time Counter The counter on the TV screen or in the VCR display shows length of tape run in hours, minutes and seconds. Load a cassette into the VCR and perform recording or playback; the counter indicates the elapsed time. Notes: • The linear time counter does not operate when nothing is recorded on the tape. • Counter changes to 0:00:00 when the cassette is ejected.
PLAYBACK SET GO-TO TIME TIME 0:32 PRESS F.FWD OR REWIND TO START PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT *TO END PRESS INDEX 3. Press the REW button to search the scene 32 minutes before the present position or the F.FWD button to search the scene 32 minutes after it. The tape is rewound or fast forwarded to the position 32 minutes before or after, and then playback starts. Tape indexing The indexing system used in your VCR is based on a new VHS Standard Indexing System called "VISS" (VHS Index Search System).
PLAYBACK USING SHUTTLE RING PLAYBACK USING SHUTTLE RING Use the shuttle ring allows many different kinds of playback; slow-motion play, normal play, double-speed play, forward search, reverse slow-motion play, reverse play, reverse double-speed play and reverse search. Note: If the shuttle ring is operated in the stop mode, the VCR enters the fast forward or rewind mode.
VCR Plus + FEATURE • Numbers indicate tape speeds with normal play as 1. * The slow-motion or reverse slow-motion speed responds to the extent to which the slow speed buttons on the remote control are adjusted. NOTES: • The picture may have noise, streaking or other distortion when it changes. • If noise bars appear on TV screen during slow/still mode, first set the VCR to slow mode and then press TRACKING control button ( or ) to minimize noise bars.
VCR Plus + FEATURE * VCR Plus+ and Plus Code are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
VCR Plus + FEATURE VCR Plus+ FEATURE (cont.) pg 32 Connection A Direct connection from either home antenna or cable-TV that does not require a cable box. Details are on pages 10-11 for a home antenna and pages 13-14 for cable-TV. Connection B Cable-TV connection that requires cable box for all channels. Details are on page 15. Connection C Cable-TV connection that requires cable box for some preview channels only. Details are on pages 15-17.
VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION A 3 VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION A 3 Channel set-up using a home antenna If you have a home antenna connected to your VCR, refer to the TV listings in your local newspaper, etc. to make sure your broadcast channels match the VCR Plus+ channels. If all broadcast channels coincide with the VCR Plus+ channels, no channel set-up is necessary. [Example] If WCFC (Ind.) is received on channel 38 and its VCR Plus+ channel is 03. 1.
VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION A 3 VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION A (cont.) pg. 34 4. Press the CHANNEL select button so the arrow points to the CHANNEL column next to WCFC (Ind.) VCR Plus+ channel 3. VCR PLUS SETUP VCR+ CH CHANNEL 02 -03 -04 -PRESS CHANNEL ( OR ) *TO END PRESS GUIDE 5. Press "3", then "8". VCR PLUS SETUP VCR+ CH CHANNEL 02 -03 38 04 -PRESS CHANNEL ( OR ) *TO END PRESS GUIDE Notes: • If you enter a wrong number, first press the CLEAR button, then enter the correct number.
VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION A 3 1. Make sure the channels are correctly tuned as shown on pages 20 and 21.
VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION A 3 VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION A (cont.) pg. 35 2. Press the GUIDE button to display the menu, as illustrated, on the TV screen. SELECT NUMBER 1 TO 7 1 VCR PLUS RECORDING 2 DELAYED RECORDING 3 PROGRAM REVIEW 4 5 6 7 INITIAL SETUP CLOCK SET VCR PLUS SETUP PROBLEM GUIDE *TO END PRESS GUIDE 3. Press button "6" for VCR PLUS SETUP. IS A CABLE BOX BEING USED WITH THE VCR FOR ALL CHANNELS? 1 NO 2 YES *TO END PRESS GUIDE 4. Press button "1". 5.
VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION B Notes: • If you enter a wrong number, press the CLEAR button, then enter the correct number. • Repeat steps 4 and 5 to assign all cable-TV channels to the VCR Plus+ channels as required. 7. Press the GUIDE button. Channel set-up operation is now complete and the original menu is on the TV screen. VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION B If you are receiving all channels through cable box, perform the following procedure. 1.
VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION C ENTER OUTPUT CHANNEL OF THE CABLE BOX EITHER CHANNEL 03 OR 04 03 *TO END PRESS GUIDE Note: If the cable box's output channel is 02, 05 or 06, press the number buttons to select the channel. 6. Press the GUIDE button to return to the original menu. VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION C If you use the cable box to receive only scrambled channels, first perform the same channel set-up operation for Connection A, shown on page 33.
VCR Plus+ SET UP FOR CONNECTION C VCR PLUS SETUP VCR+ CH 32 33 34 CHANNEL ---- PRESS CHANNEL ( OR ) *TO END PRESS GUIDE 5. Press "0", then "3". • Enter the cable box's output channel. VCR PLUS SETUP VCR+ CH 32 33 34 CHANNEL -03 -- PRESS CHANNEL ( OR ) *TO END PRESS GUIDE Notes: • If you enter a wrong number, press the CLEAR button, then enter the correct number. • If you have other scrambled VCR Plus+ channels, repeat steps 4 and 5. 6. Press the GUIDE button to return to the original menu.
VCR Plus+ RECORDING VCR Plus+ RECORDING Correctly perform VCR Plus+ set-up, referring to pages 31 and 32 before programming your VCR for a VCR Plus+ recording. 1. Insert a cassette with erase prevention tab in place. 2. Press the GUIDE button to display the menu on the TV screen. SELECT NUMBER 1 TO 7 1 VCR PLUS RECORDING 2 DELAYED RECORDING 3 PROGRAM REVIEW 4 5 6 7 INITIAL SETUP CLOCK SET VCR PLUS SETUP PROBLEM GUIDE *TO END PRESS GUIDE 3. Press button "1" for VCR PLUS RECORDING.
VCR Plus+ RECORDING Note: If you enter a wrong number, press the CLEAR button, then re-enter the correct number. 5. Press the GUIDE button to store the Plus Code number in VCR memory. VCR PLUS RECORDING ENTER PLUS CODE NUMBER (FROM TV LISTING) 12345678 INVALID ENTRY CHECK PLUS CODE NUMBER *TO ENTER PRESS GUIDE Notes: • If you enter a non-existing Plus Code number, an error message appears on the TV screen. After about 10 seconds, the TV screen returns to the display in step 3.
VCR Plus+ RECORDING VCR Plus+ RECORDING (cont.) pg. 39 6. Press one button "1" - "3" to select the program mode. • The screen displays the information on timer recording programmed by the Plus Code number you have entered. • To change the recording speed, press the TAPE SPEED button. Notes: Programming is not complete unless program mode is selected. Check to make sure the timer is programmed correctly. If not, press the CLEAR button, then re-program from step 3 above.
TIMER RECORDING TIMER RECORDING The programmable electronic clock/timer permits the unattended recording of up to 8 preselected programs, including one program on the same day of each week or one program at the same time every day. 1. Insert the Cassette. 2. Press the SPEED button to select "SP" or "EP". 3. Set the program timer. "START (ON) TIME", "STOP (OFF) TIME", "DAY" etc. See below. 4. Turn power off. Now recording will begin automatically at the start time.
TIMER RECORDING TIMER RECORDING (cont.) pg. 41 4. Press the GUIDE button until the "menu", as illustrated, appears on the TV. SELECT NUMBER 1 TO 7 1 VCR PLUS RECORDING 2 DELAYED RECORDING 3 PROGRAM REVIEW 4 5 6 7 INITIAL SETUP CLOCK SET VCR PLUS SETUP PROBLEM GUIDE *TO END PRESS GUIDE 5. Press button "2" to set the program. Note: Any one of these program modes or any combination thereof (up to 8 programs in total) may be selected. A typical example of a "One Time" program is demonstrated below. 6.
TIMER RECORDING START TIME --:-END TIME --:-START DATE --/--/-TAPE SPEED EP FILL IN BLINKING SPACE PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT *TO END PRESS GUIDE 7. Press two digits for the channel to be recorded (for example, "0" "4" for channel 4). PROGRAM 1 CH 04 START TIME --:-END TIME --:-START DATE --/--/-TAPE SPEED EP FILL IN BLINKING SPACE PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT *TO END PRESS GUIDE Notes: • If you want to select channel 124 for example, press "100", "2", "4" in this order.
TIMER RECORDING Note: Always press "0" before a single digit hour and minute. 9. Press "1" for AM or "2" for PM.
TIMER RECORDING TIMER RECORDING (cont.) pg. 42 10. Press four digits, two for the hour and two more for a minute (for example, "0" "7" "3" "0" for 7:30). PROGRAM 1 CH 04 START TIME 06:00 PM PRESS TAPE SPEED END TIME 07:30 PM START DATE 12/20/92 SUN TAPE SPEED EP FILL IN BLINKING SPACE PRESS CLEAR TO CORRECT *TO END PRESS GUIDE 11. Press four digits (two for the month and two for the day) (for example, "1" "2" "2" "4" for begin recording on December 24).
RECALLING THE PROGRAM RECALLING THE PROGRAM 1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 of "Programming the timer for unattended recording" on pages 40 and 41. SELECT NUMBER 1 TO 7 1 VCR PLUS RECORDING 2 DELAYED RECORDING 3 PROGRAM REVIEW 4 5 6 7 INITIAL SETUP CLOCK SET VCR PLUS SETUP PROBLEM GUIDE *TO END PRESS GUIDE 2. Press "3" button (Program Review). 3. Press "3" again if you want to review the next program information immediately.
CLEARING ("ERASING") INFORMATION FROM A PROGRAM 3 CLEARING ("ERASING") INFORMATION FROM A PROGRAM 3 1. Follow Steps 1 through 4 of "Programming the timer for unattended recording" on pages 40 and 41. 2. Press "3" button (Program Review). 3. Press "3" again if you want to view the next program information immediately. 4. Press CLEAR button when the program information you want to clear is displayed. 5. Press the GUIDE button to switch off the on-screen display.
PROGRAM PRIORITY PROGRAM PRIORITY Example 1: When the program start time is the same among the programs on the same day, they are recorded in the order of Program 1, 2, 3 -- 8. 7:00AM - 8:00AM for Program 1 8:00AM - 9:00AM for Program 2 9:00AM - 10:00AM for Program 3 10:00AM - 11:00AM for Program 4 Program 1 is executed as programmed, and Program 2 as illustrated after Program 1, and Program 3 as illustrated after Programs 1 and 2, and Program 4 as illustrated after Programs 1, 2 and 3.
RECORDING FROM ANOTHER VCR RECORDING FROM ANOTHER VCR Recording from another VCR hookup illustration 1. Connect Video Out/Audio Out of VCR1 to Video In/Audio In of VCR2. 2. Press the AVX button of VCR2 so as to have L1 (Line 1) indicator lights in the display. 3. Play the tape in VCR1 and record it with VCR2.
USING AS AN AUDIO DECK 6 USING AS AN AUDIO DECK 6 CONNECTIONS In order to record and play stereo audio with a stereo system, the amplifier or receiver must have an unused set of tape record (L and R) jacks and tape play (L and R) jacks. Some systems have a set of tape jacks for two tape decks, other systems have jacks for only one deck.
USING AS AN AUDIO DECK 6 Note: For operation of your stereo system, see its operation manual. To use the unit as an audio deck Hi-Fi sound can be enjoyed using this VCR as an audio deck when connected to an audio system. 1. Connect this VCR and the stereo system. 2. Insert a cassette. 3. Press SPEED button to select "SP" or "EP". 4. Press the AVX button to turn on the L1 (Line 1) indicator in the display. 5. Press RECORD button. 6. To stop recording, press STOP button. 7.
AUDIO DUBBING AUDIO DUBBING Audio dubbing hookup illustration Audio dubbing is the process of recording new audio in place of the audio that was formerly recorded on the linear audio track. Audio dubbing does not disturb the recorded video and it does not disturb the audio that was formerly recorded on the VHS Hi-Fi track. When Audio Dubbing, the source for the Audio Dubbing is "whatever you are hearing". 1. Connect the audio source to either (or both) AUDIO IN jacks.
VIDEO DUBBING VIDEO DUBBING Video dubbing hookup illustration Video dubbing is the process of recording new video on a tape in place if existing video. It erases the former video and it also erases the audio recorded on the VHS Hi-Fi track. It does not affect the audio formerly recorded on the linear track. When Video Dubbing, the source for the Video Dub is "whatever you are seeing". 1. Connect the video camera/recorder to the VCR or connect the video generating device to the video input jack of the VCR.
PROGRAM EASY EDIT Note: Make sure the recording VCR is in the line mode. 4. Press the PAUSE button on the playback VCR to start copying the tape. Both VCR's will start together. 5. Press the PAUSE button again when you want to stop copying the tape. Both VCR's will enter the pause mode. Note: If the next segment you want to copy is located farther away on the tape, use the F.FWD (fast forward), REWIND, or PLAY button on the playback VCR to locate the place on the tape you want to begin copying again.
PROGRAM EASY EDIT PROGRAM EASY EDIT (cont.) pg. 51 Preparations • Connect playback VCR (this VCR) to record VCR and TV. See page 50. • Prepare the playback VCR (this VCR) as follows. • Insert recorded cassette. • Play tape a little to adjust tracking. • Prepare the record VCR as follows. • Insert a cassette with record prevention tab in place. • Press the AVX select button to select the external input (LINE). • Turn TV power on. Select channel for VCR use. [Operating Playback VTR (this VTR)] 1.
PROGRAM EASY EDIT PROGRAM EASY EDIT (cont.) pg. 52 4. After you have located the beginning of the program you want to copy, press the EDIT button on the remote control. The "START" is replaced with the current time counter reading, and the flashing cursor moves to the "END" position. SYNCHRO EDIT START 0:05:20 END 0:08:08 PRESS EDIT TO SET *TO END PRESS CLEAR 5. Locate the point where you want to stop copying the program by using the SHUTTLE ring or PLAY, REW, and F.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TV OR CABLE CONVERTER BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • To correct the end point, for example, reprogram the end point using the procedures in step 5 on page 52. HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TV OR CABLE CONVERTER BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT This remote control unit is designed to operate 13 different types of TV's and 7 different types of cable converters. You must first program the remote control unit to match the remote system in your TV or cable converter.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TV OR CABLE CONVERTER BY USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT match the remote system in your TV or Cable Converter. • When operating the TV or Cable Converter, first press the TV or CATV button, and then press the button which corresponds to the TV or Cable Converter function you want. • When you want to operate the VCR with this remote control after operating the TV, first press the VCR1 button and then press the button which corresponds to the VC function you want.
HEAD CLEANING HEAD CLEANING • Picture playback may become blurred or be interrupted while the TV program received is clear. This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased. (See figure below.) Example of playback with dirty video heads • Dirt accumulated on the head after long periods of use causes this problem. Since this VCR uses an auto head cleaning system, dirt does not often adhere to the heads.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PERIODIC MAINTENANCE The VCR is a precision electromechanical device which will require periodic maintenance after a period of normal use. We expect that no maintenance other than head cleaning will be required during the warranty period by most users, unless the VCR is heavily used or seldom used. Normal maintenance is the responsibility of the user, although defective parts are covered during the warranty period.
PROBLEM GUIDE PROBLEM GUIDE PROBLEM No power. THINGS TO CHECK Is power cord connected? Timer recording is not possible. Is the program timer set correctly? Is the POWER switch set to OFF? Is the record safety tab missing? Is the record safety tab missing? Is the TV channel selector on the proper channel? REC mode cannot be engaged. Picture is poor on playback. No picture on playback. Playback picture is partially noisy. TV program cannot be recorded or cannot be seen. TV cannot be operated.
PROBLEM GUIDE NOTE: Mechanical sound is slightly heard when the stop mode (with a cassette loaded in the VCR) continues for more than 5 minutes. This does not indicate a fault. This means that the tape protection mechanism in the VCR is operating.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Recording: Video: Cassette: Heads: Tape Speed: Tape Width: RF Output: RF Input: Tuning Range: Video Input: Video Output: Audio Input Audio Output Video Recording S/N: Horizontal Resolution: Audio Response: Audio S/N: Hi-Fi Audio: Frequency Range: Dynamic Range: Wow and Flutter: Power Input: Power Consumption: Cabinet Size: Weight: Accessories: Rotary two head Helical Scan Azimuth Recording NTSC Color EIA Standard VHS Type 4 video heads 2 for SP, 2 for EP, 1 Flying erase he
ACCESSORIES PARTS NUMBERS (For U.S.A. only) ACCESSORIES PARTS NUMBERS (For U.S.A. only) For information about how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office. 1 Warranty: 90 days labor, 2 years parts.