TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Video Deck VHS '_ VT-F494A 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 On-screen programming guide Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) Auto clock set feature VCR Plus+* for easy timed recordin
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Special Playback Effects ................................................................................................................... 34 To Find Specific Sections on a Tape ............................................................................................... 35 :Basic Operations (Recording) ................................................................................................................... Recording a Program ...................................................................
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself ........................................................................................................ 73 Technical Specifications................................................................................................................ "13 CarsandServicing,(Problems)................................................................................................................. "14 Often Encountered Problems ............................................................
POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged. Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit.
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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.
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.
instructions. 6 Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs. They may result in shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation.
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 an unstable card, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product.
16 Lightning -- For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it its left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable-system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges. 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.
by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service. 19 Replacement Parts -- When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts.
Relax. Using a VCR is very straightforward. This sections explains how to hookup the VCR, quick tour of the controls, first-time operation using on-screen menus, and videocassette tapes. Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi VCR. Let's get started. set up for 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR Be sure your chosen location allows for proper ventilation, stability, and protection from heat and moisture (see Important Safeguards). Place the VCR near your TV but not on top of it.
you are looking at their backs. Note the various input and output receptacles, their shapes, and how they are labeled. Then read through the rest of this hookup section before proceeding to an actual hookup. DO NOT TURN ON THE POWER YET.
4 Hook up the RF Signal Look at the back of your TV for a connector that looks like one of these, and follow the corresponding hookup option. If you have any sort of cable box, see the hookup options in Advanced Operations (page 71). Simple Antenna/Cable 75 Ohm Hookup This is an easy hookup that you can use if your cable or antenna has a 75 ohm round wire connector. You will need the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR.
Capabilities: With this hookup, you should provided by this equipment. External or Internal all the basic functions 300 Ohm Antenna If you have either an external maY have 300 ohm now be able to perform or internal (rabbit ears) antenna nnector s like In this case, you will need special shown below. (You may already 1. Remove the antenna line from take it from where it comes in on 2. Considering the three pictures it into your VCR. If you have rather than cable, you these.
Separate UHF and VHF antenna wires, both 300 ohm flat wire 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm round VHF If you have "rabbit ears" (an antenna on top of your TV), you will need an additional adapter and 75 ohm extension to make your leads reach from the antenna to the VCR. This connection will work only if you have a strong, clear picture on the TV, indicating a strong signal. Connect the antenna to the adapter, and use the cable extension to go from the adapter to the VCR.
provided by this equipment. 5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Plug in the TV and VCR power cords to the wall outlet or an appropriate extension or surge protector. See Important Safeguards for further precautions (page 6). 6 Install Batteries in the Remote cord Control The remote control requires two fresh "AA" batteries. On the back of the remote, a plastic cover slides off in the direction shown by the arrow.
Study these pictures carefully to learn about the buttons and controls that you'll need for everyday operation. Various controls are explained throughout this manual as they are needed, but now is a good time to get familiar with their locations. Most of the time, you'll be directing the VCR from the remote control, but there are some controls on the VCR that will come in handy too. When you're familiar with these basic controls, proceed to Initial Setup (page 20).
Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Illustration POWER Turns the VCR on and off. GUIDE Brings up an on-screen VCRfTV Switches between CLEAR Used in on-screen viewing through programming DISPLAY Used in on-screen VOLUME Increase MUTE setup and programming the VCR. and indexing. the audio volume. Turns off the audio until you press MUTE again. REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to. REW Rewinds PLAY Starts playing a loaded videocassette. the videotape.
STOP Stops a videocassette from playing, recording, pausing, rewinding--or anything it is doing. * Refer to the camcorder's instruction manual for its operation. 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.
MENU Used to display the Tape Navigation directory. Display Indicators Watch for these signs and symbols instructions. Meet Your On-Screen that let you know that the VCR is responding to your 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. With the TV and VCR turned on, press GUIDE on the remote control.
Before you use your VCR to watch or record from your TV, you need to "tell" the VCR whether your TV uses cable or antenna input and let it program itself to receive your TV's channels. It's also a good idea to set the clock so you can do timed recording later. With your TV and VCR hooked up, turn them both on and follow these steps using the remote control. Initial Setup Options Press GUIDE, then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen. The screen shows the default settings on your VCR.
Internal or external antenna Ordinary cable Alternate cable (if CATVl 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 HIFIILINEAR Press 3 to control how the audio signal is processed by the VCR. Options are and .
time during Daylight Savings Time (DST). The auto clock set function operates each time the VCR is turned off. Some broadcast stations may not transmit a time signal. The auto clock set function does not operate when the VCR is tuned to a station which does not transmit a time signal. In this case, set the clock manually (See page 25). When the clock is set automatically, the displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one minute.
4. The screen shown in step 3 above changes to a TV picture and the time appears in the VCR's display. It may take about five minutes for auto clock setting. If the clock is not set after about five minutes have elapsed, press GUIDE then set the clock manually (See page 25). If the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than one hour, select your correct time zone and set the DST (See page 24). What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than one hour 1.
Press GUIDE and 6, then press 4 to bring up the DST SETTING screen. Specify another option, then set the time again. To set the clock manually 1. Press GUIDE, then press 6 to bring up the CLOCK SET screen. Press 1 to switch "CLOCK SET: AUTO" of item 1 to "CLOCK SET: MANUAL". If "CLOCK SET: MANUAL" is specified in item 1, "SET TIME ZONE" "SET DST" of item 4 cannot be selected. 2. Press 2 to bring up the following screen.
Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69) and 125 cable channels (CATV 1-125). When you press 8 on the Initial Setup screen, the tuner automatically cycles through all available channels in your area and places them in memory. This takes 2-3 minutes. You can watch the progress on the VCR's display--when the channel numbers stop changing, programming is complete. Only when the power goes out for more than 24 hours do you need to preset the channels again.
indicator on the TV screen. STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for both stereo and mono broadcasts. It is also necessary for recording a second audio program (SAP). When you selec_ MONO, sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo. Use the MONO setting when the stereo signal is not strong enough for quality reception (for example, when there is signal drift of noise). Hi-Fi Sound Hi-Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player.
Types The best thing you can do for your VCR is use the best quality tapes 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.
Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the VCR, there is only one right way! Most tapes show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first. W 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.
Practice starting and stopping a video you've rented--play it through, see how it automatically rewinds. Get a blank tape and try recording a TV show. Then you'll know how to use the VCR when you need to--or where in the manual to find the instructions you forgot. Let's got. To play Back a Recorded Tape 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.
Auto Tracking Pressing PLAY starts the auto tracking feature, static lines that may appear on the screen. which adjusts the tuning to eliminate Manual Tracking Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment. You can do this with the remote control. Press either I or 4 button until picture clears up.
Special Playback Effects Still Playback (Pause) Press PAUSE to still the tape during play. The picture will '_reeze". minor noise or interference on the screen. This is normal. You may see some After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. If noise bars appear on the TV screen during PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to SLOW mode and then press the 1 or 4 button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars.
Every time the jog dial, is brought to where a slight click is felt, the picture moves one frame. Release your hand for still play (pause). How to use the Shuttle dial Turn the shuttle dial during playback or still playback (pause). iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_i_!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii As you turn the dial, you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion. Try using the shuttle to explore backwards and forwards through your next video.
When you want to check the counter during playback, there are several ways to do it. Pressing DISPLAY will cycle you through the three options. Press DISPLAY just once to see the counter, mode, time, date and tape speed on the screen for 5 seconds. Before the 5 seconds is up, press DISPLAY a second time to see just the counter. It will stay on the screen. Press DISPLAY a third time to to see the counter on the VCR display as well. Press DISPLAY a fourth time to end the on-screen display.
Press 7 for rewind or 9 for forward to begin the index search. The tape rewinds or fast-forwards until an index mark is detected. During this search, the words SCAN AND PLAY display on the bottom of your screen. When the VCR finds an index mark, it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot. If this is the program you were looking for, press PLAY to resume normal playback. If this is not the program you want, don't press anything.
Before you Record The VCR must be hooked beginning of this manual. up properly for recording. Copyright Infringement See the Simple Hookups at the 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.
3. Press DISPLAY, then press 5 when the SPIEP message appears on the TV screen, to select SP (standard play, for the best picture quality) or EP (extended play, for longest recording time on a single tape). An indicator on the VCR's display shows which speed is active. 4. Set the VCR to the channel you want to record from. Use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to flip through the channels, or use the number buttons to go directly to the channel you want. 5.
You create the index "mark" every time you begin recording by pressing REC. To leave an index mark between shows, simply press STOP at the end 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.
going to be on that you really want to record, you'll be confident that your timed recording setup will work. Types of Delayed ONE TIME Records DAILY Records Friday. WEEKLY one show at a particular Recordings date and time. a show at the same time every day of the week, Monday through Records a show at the same day and time every week. Your VCR can record up to 8 programs on the same day.
Press POWER and then immediately --within 10 seconds--press the STOP button (use buttons on the remote or VCR as you wish). An Example 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 o'clock--but you've got a meeting scheduled during that time. Luckily you just purchased this Hitachi VCR.
overlap. For example, this can happen if you are set up to record shows on a daily or weekly basis, and a special show comes on that you try to record during the same time slot. Shows with Same Starting Time 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.
About VCR Plus+ This handy feature makes timed recordings a snap. You don't need to enter the specific channel, date, time, or duration of a program. All you enter is its PlusCode--a number of up to eight digits. This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or a daily newspaper.
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If your VCR is connected directly to your home antenna, chances are you don't have to do any special channel setup. To find out, compare the VCR Plus+ channels in your TV program guide to your list of channels that you receive at home. If any channel numbers don't match, follow the steps (page 47) to assign your local channel numbers to VCR Plus+ numbers. Cable (No Cable Box) This is the channel setup to use if your VCR is hooked up directly to cable without a cable box.
4. Repeat step 3 for all channels that need to be assigned. 5. Press GUIDE to end the setup procedure. You are ready to begin delayed recording with VCR Plus+. Cable with a Cable Box or Cable with a Cable Box and Splitter Setup Use this setup procedure if you receive all channels through a cable box. CABLE BOX SET tells the VCR how to record or to view programs from the cable box. If your cable box can be controlled by a remote, the VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record or view.
8. Press GUIDE to display the CABLE BOX TYPE message on the TV screen. 9. box type from the chart below by pressing two numbers. 10. Press GUIDE to enter your cable box type. The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 when you enter the correct code for your cable box. 11. Cable box tuned to channel 9: Press number 2 on the remote. Your cable box and VCR are now set for VCR Plus+ program recording.
Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program Now that your channels are set up, you can take advantage of this quick and easy method of delayed recording. You will use the on-screen Easy Guide System, following the basic procedure for delayed recording outlined on page 41. See the section on Recording a Programmed for recording tips and programming priorities. You set up the delayed recording using the on-screen Easy Guide System. 1.
5. Press number buttons 1, 2, or 3 to select ONE TIME, DAILY, or WEEKLY RECORDING. Important: Programming does not take effect unless you select one of these options. 6. When the next screen comes up, choose between standard or extended tape speed by pressing the 5 button. This is also a good time to check the channel number-- it should be the one on which you usually watch the program at home. (If not, you need to check your VCR Plus+ channel setup.) 7.
Tape Navigation automatically stores the recording data (program title, recording date, recording start time, channel, recording time, etc.) in memory and displays it on the TV screen. You can see the contents of a tape at a glance so it is easy to locate the start of a program you want to view and also locate the beginning of the non-recorded section (for later recording). Tape Navigation only functions when using a tape recorded by this VCR. Tape Navigation stores tape data in memory.
1. Load a cassette recorded by this VCR. The VCR turns on automatically and the MENU button indicator on the VCR flashes. (It flashes to show that the tape data is being scanned). You cannot display the data of a cassette recorded by another VCR model or by a VCR other than this VCR. Be sure to use a cassette recorded by this VCR. 2. Turn the TV on and select the video channel (3 or 4). 3. Make sure that the green MENU button indicator on the VCR lights.
Program Title: Appears when a broadcast program with a program title signal is recorded. too long, all the title characters may not be displayed. Operating Guide: Shows the operation button names. that can be done when the directory If the title is is being displayed and the Blank: Shows the non-recorded section (time for which a new recording can be made). Displays the time for which recording is possible in the EP speed mode. Program No.: Shows the registered number of a recorded program.
The selected number is displayed in black against a white background. 6. A: Press PLAY. The following screen appears played back automatically. B: Press STOP. The following screen appears during searching for a program, then the program is during searching for a program, then the tape stops This is convenient when you are going to view a program later or locate the beginning of a blank section for recording. Pressing STOP does not set the VCR to the recording mode automatically.
2. Press the select or Since this screen is dis button to select the type of tape. a short time, press the button quickly. When you use a tape other than those displayed, select "1 AUTO <~T-120>. 3. Perform recording or timer (delayed) recording. Record programs in sequence from the beginning of the tape. If the recording time is less than five minutes in the SP mode (less than 15 minutes in the EP mode), the tape data is not stored in memory.
Specifying disables the Tape Navigation feature. With the "1 TAPE NAVIGATION ", you cannot use the options "2 PROGRAM TITLE ", "3 DELETE TAPE NO. DATA", and "4 DISPLAY TAPE NO. DATA". Each time you press 1, and alternate. 3. Press GUIDE after you are done with the set-up. PROGRAM TITLE / When you do not want to store program titles in memory, " as follows. specify "PROGRAM TITLE 1. Press GUIDE, then press 7. The "TAPE NAVIGATION MENU" will appear.
3. Press 2 or 8 to specify the TAPE NO. you want to delete. Press 2 for lower numbers and 8 for higher numbers. For example, 'TAPE NO. 4. The screen displays the numbers of 12 stored tapes. To specify TAPE NO. 13 or more, press 8 and hold it until the screen is switched. In this case, the tape numbers may be displayed incorrectly. If incorrect tape numbers appear, try again from step 1. 4. Press 5. The detailed data of TAPE NO. 4 will appear. 5. Press 9 to clear the TAPE NO. 4 data.
2. Press 4. The screen displays tape numbers, made on the tape. months, and dates of the last recordings 3. Press 2 or 8 specify the TAPE NO. you want to review. Press 2 for lower numbers and 8 for higher numbers. For example, specify TAPE NO. 2. 4. Press 5. The detailed data of TAPE NO. 2 will appear. If you want to review other tape data, press 5 again to restore the screen in step 2. Perform steps 3 and 4. 5. Press GUIDE after you finish reviewing tape data.
When the MENU button is pressed appear. with tapes 1 - 4 loaded, the following When the tape data memory becomes full, the following screens recording is made or when the timer is programmed. Press 0 while screens are displayed; the screen shown in step 2 of the DELETE will Perform steps 3 6 in this o to delete tape screens will will appear when a the following TAPE NO. DATA data.
Example 2 If you record program D on a tape on which programs A, B and C have been recorded If the duration of time a is less than five minutes (15 minutes in the EP mode), nothing is displayed. If the duration is five minutes or more, it is displayed as Program A and the recording time is changed to time a. If the duration of time b is five minutes (15 minutes in EP mode) or more, it is displayed as Program B.
You can display captions on the TV screen when receiving a program with a closed caption signal via the TV or playing back a tape with a closed caption signal. The captions will disappear during forwardlreverse search and slow motion play. The captions may not be displayed correctly when a tape with scratches or a poorly recorded tape is played back. To display captions: 1. Turn theVCRon. Viewing a TV program 2. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).
This section explains how to use the VCR's remote control to operate your TV. It also shows you how to hook up a cable box and how to connect a stereo or a second VCR for a complete home entertainment system. Compatibility The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions and cable converters, but will not work with every one made. If your TV or cable box does not respond the way it should when you program it as explained below, this remote may be incapable of operating it.
Also, if your brand of TV is not listed in the chart, try all the number buttons. One of them may work for you. If the TV channel still doesn't change after going through all the button combinations listed, it is likely that you will not be able to program this remote control for your TV.
The cable box brings all the advantages of pay cable, but finding a satisfactory can be challenging. To sort out what to do, we suggest a step-by-step approach installation. Before you begin, take a close look at the back of your TV to see where cables currently connected. You may need to reconnect them that way later. As an aid memory, use masking tape to label each cable and connection.
Check all the TV VCR functions. B. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble all channels) Use this hookup for slightly improved picture quality and more convenient use of VCI_ button not required. 1. Connect as shown. This connection requires additional accessories not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR.
There are several reasons VCR. to consider hooking up your stereo system with your TV and If your TV does not have stereo, you can get stereo quality from your VCR by hooking it to your stereo receiver. Even if your TV does have stereo, you can get better sound by taking advantage of your stereo's better speakers. You can record stereo audio on your VCR for longer play times, or use the VCR as an extra tape deck for dubbing.
setting gives you reasonable quality and a longer tape program. Press AVX on the remote control to turn the LINE (L1) indicator on. Press REClIRT on the VCR and start the stereo playing. To stop recording, press STOP. To play back the recording, rewind the tape and press PLAY.
With another VCR hooked up, you can copy videotapes as needed, and you can get fancy with multimedia programming. For this discussion, we refer to the model VTF494A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCRI. Hookup To hook up a second VCR, you need: A video cord with a single jack on each end, and An audio cord with two jacks on each end, or A three-way cord that has both audio and video jacks Study the back of VCR2 (VT-F494A) to find the three color-coded jacks that are labeled IN.
Synchro Editing Tape copying is much easier if you can connect RECORDING VCR and PLAYBACK VCR with a synchro edit cable. This lets you use a single set of controls to govern both VCRs. We assume that PLAYBACK VCR is your model VTF494A. The other VCR must be a Hitachi and must have a jack labeled EDIT. This is the recording VCR. You will need to purchase a synchro edit cable. Ask for part number VTCH40S Use the buttons on the VCR for operation. Do not operate the remote control.
Some models of VCR will switch to the "STOP" mode if they are left in the RECORDIPAUSE mode for more than five minutes. It is a good idea to not leave your recording deck in RECORDIPAUSE for more than five minutes so that this will not happen.
Copying Tapes From a Camcorder If you would like to copy a video tape shot in your camcorder to do it. Connect Camcorder Press appears Press Press the camcorder's Hookup AV output cable to your VCR. onto your VCR here's how (see diagram below) Illustration the AVX button on the VCRs remote control so that the L2 (Line) indicator in the VCR display. REClIRT on the VCR to start recording. PLAY on your camcorder to start copying your tape.
The VCR is fairly self-servicing, but you'll want to keep an eye on a few things as you go. In addition, you may sometimes have troubles with your VCR. We offer some suggestions for care to prevent problems, ways to troubleshoot, and places to contact when you cannot solve the problems yourself. Head Cleaning The heads are tiny mechanisms in the VCR that pick up the video signal as a videotape passes over them.
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself Do not remove the cover or the back of the VCR--this will void the warranty and endanger your safety. The exposed uninsulated voltage in this unit may be high enough to cause electrical shock. It is dangerous to make contact with any inside part, and none of these parts are intended to be serviced by an untrained user. To be safe, refer service problems to qualified service personnel.
Often Encountered Problem Problems Things to Check Solution Problem Things to Check Solution No Power Power cord plugged Delayed Recording does not work. Program set to the correct channel? Reset the delayed recording. VCR power turned off/ Turn power off to activate the timer. Safety tab removed the videocassette? Put cellophane tape over the tab area, or use a videocassette with the in? from Connect the power cord to AC outlet. safety tab intact.
TV program cannot be viewed Poor- picture ("noise") quality. Loose or inappropriate connection TV channel selector proper channel? Is TV correctly Review hookup directions make correct, firm connections. on the tuned? Static lines through picture? and Set TV to channel 3 or 4 as correct for your area during playback. (Set TV to AUX or video if you have a direct video hookup.) Fine tune the TV. the Press 1 or 4 button to adjust tracking.
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 LIMITED 418-681-7719 514-679-9150 416-821-4545 604-526-7881 WARRANTY Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
2. All repairs must be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility. For information concerning repairs, operation, technical assistance or for referral to the location of your nearest Authorized Service Facility or Parts Distributor, call 1-800HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Norcross, GA 30093 Tel: 404-279-5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION 3219 Koapaka St. Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel: 808-836-3621 (AMERICA), INC.
Warranty Limitations The Limited Warranty provided by Hitachi does not cover: A. Cabinet (exterior finish items), Battery Packs, Accessories, Tape Damage, or TV Set Modifications. Head Cleanings, Video B. Any defect, malfunction, or failure caused by or resulting from improper service, maintenance, repair, use of Video Cleaning Cassettes, or from abuse, neglect, accident, or any other cause beyond the control of Hitachi. C.
LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Important Notice: Retain your sales receipt for warranty purposes. Please complete your records as it may be needed in the event of loss. Attach sales receipt to this card. VIDEO PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY the section below for REGISTRATION (for your record) Model No. Serial No.
NOT VALID IN U. S. A. HITACHI VIDEO PRODUCTS GOLD CARD WARRANTY * See inside for the GOLD CARD advantages HITACHI EXCEPTIONAL HITACHI 3300 Trans Canada PERFORMANCE (HSC) CANADA Highway, and how to get it. INC. Pointe Claire, Quebec H9R IB1 IMPORTANT NOTICE: This warranty will not aJz!__y_toproducts purchased outside of Canada OR sold by any organization other than HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.
repaired, without charge at any authorized Hitachi Service Center upon presentation of the Protection Plan Card. D - This Protection Plan is applicable to the product mentioned excluding the accessories such as cables, batteries, etc.
to be presented at the time of repair to an authorized Hitachi Service Center. THIS PROTECTION PLAN IS NOT TRANSFERABLE NOR REFUNDABLE. H - This Protection Plan can be renewed as long as the request is made 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.
Hitachi VIDEO PRODUCTS are guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and material. If any failure resulting from either workmanship or material defect should occur under normal and proper usage within the period stated hereunder from the original provable date of purchase, such failure should be repaired at no cost to the buyer, provided the defective product is brought to a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER in Canada.
3. Damage caused by fire, flood, lightning, acts of God, or other events beyond the control of Hitachi. 4. Batteries, tape cassettes, earphones, antennas, accessories and external parts such as cabinet and knobs. 5. PRODUCTS PURCHASED OUTSIDE CANADA. 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.
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