li! : _i_!ili ;;?i! i!_i!!iil _i ;i̧¸¸ii! ili? iii HITACHI VT-FX610A 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 On-screen programming guide Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 Tel.
li!:_i_!ill (_%!i!_i!!i il _,iii¸¸_i!ili_ //////////////////////////////////////////////////////// TABLE I ii //////] OF CONTENTS = "Must Read" Sections for First Time Operation FOR YOUR SAFETY ............................................................................................................................. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ............................................................................................................... Read This First .....................................
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:B_SK OF_ELECTRIC SHO_Z_K _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 should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems. { CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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.
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I i!!i, !;;_ii! ii¸!_! !iii:i;;¸¸¸¸ :i;i;i;i ¸ 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 walt outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions. a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d.
I_ ii _::ii_!i ¸iii_i_ _!_ :_?i:__iii_:ii_:i_!_ :_!!i I 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. 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.
feature,if yourTVhasit. ThenconnecttheAUDIOOUTjacks(redandwhite)ontheVCRto theAUDIOINjacksontheTV(lefttoleft, righttoright). ThisaudiohookupwillgiveyoubettersoundthantheRFsignalhookup,becausetheelectronic signalwon't haveto gothrougha conversion process. PlusyourVCRhasa stereodecoder,whichyourTVmightnot. Forbigspeakersound,youcanalsousethese jackstoconnecttheVCRtoyourstereosystem(page47). Capabilities: The audio and video signal connections are all you need to play back a prerecorded tape.
Capabifities: With this hookup, you should now be able to perform all the basic functions provided by this equipment. External or Internal 300 Ohm Antenna If you have either an external or internal (rabbit ears) antenna rather than cable, you may have 300 ohm connectors like these. /z X/ >./ In this case, you will need special adapters to make the 75 ohm round wire connection shown below. (You may already have one on your TV.) 1.
300ohmflatUHFand75ohm roundVHF F_O_ VH_ AKf_ TO VCR ADAP_ 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. Use the supplied 75 ohm cable to connect the VCR to the TV.
7 Switch the RF or Video Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel. If you already have a tape in the VCR, eject it. When the power is turned on, press POWER to turn it off. Press PLAY/STILL on the VCR to turn the power on again. Pressing the CHANNEL UP button on the VCR alternates between RFCH-03 (channel 3) and RFCH-04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display.
How the Remote Control Works Pressing a button on the remote control transmits an invisible beam of light (infrared) to a receiver at the right front of the VCR. When using the remote, aim the front end toward the VCR and make sure nothing - such as a coffee table or your dog - is blocking the path of the infrared beam. I m!Go( H 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.
F.FWDFastforwardsthevideotape. STOPStopsa videocassette fromplaying,recording, pausing,rewinding--or anythingit is doing. PAUSETemporarily stopsthecassettefromrecording or playing.PressPAUSEagain(orPLAY)to resume. 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.
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. With the TV and VCR turned on, press GUIDE on the remote control. You will see this screen: You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French, or Spanish. When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press number 8 or 9 for the other language options.
BeforeyouuseyourVCRtowatchor recordfromyourTV,youneedto"tell"theVCRwhetheryourTVuses cableor antennainputandletit programitselftoreceiveyourTV'schannels.It'salsoa goodideatosetthe clocksoyoucandotimedrecording later.WithyourTVandVCRhookedup,turnthembothonandfollow thesestepsusingtheremotecontrol. Setting the Clock This is easy to do and important for your later timed recordings. You'll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR, and any time the power goes out more than 1 hour.
I Erased channels cannot be selected by the up and down CHANNEL buttons but can still be selected by using the numbered buttons 0 to 9 and 100/ENT. Adding Channels Occasionally the auto-programming may skip an active channel because the antenna was pointed in the wrong direction or the channel had a weak signal or was "off the air" at the time of programming. Or you may change your mind about a channel you removed from memory.
Whena TVchannelbroadcasts instereo,you'llseea stereoindicatorontheTVscreen. STEREOis thenormalfactorysettingbecauseit worksforbothstereoandmonobroadcasts.It isalso necessary forrecording a secondaudioprogram(SAP). WhenyouselectMONO,soundisrecordedas monoevenwhena channelbroadcasts instereo. UsetheMONOsettingwhenthestereosignalis notstrongenoughforqualityreception(forexample,when thereis signaldriftor noise). Hi-Fi Sound Hi-Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player.
:ii_ _ ii _ i:i ii _ii_i_ _iiiiiiiiii _ 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. 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.
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). Or, if you are hooked up with a direct audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 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.
minornoiseor interference onthescreen.Thisis normal. After1 minuteinPAUSEmode,theVCRautomatically switches to STOPmodeto protectthetape. If noisebarsappearontheTVscreenduringPAUSEmode,firstsettheVCRto SLOWmodebyusingthe SHUTTLEdialandthenpresstheCHANNEL upor downbuttonto minimize thenoisebars. If thescreenjittersduringPAUSE, presstheCHANNEL upor downbuttonto minimizeit. Toresumeplay,pressPLAYor PAUSEagain.
Displaying the Tape Remaining Time This function displays the tape remaining time in hours and minutes. 1. Press DISPLAY to display the tape remaining time. Immediately after the tape is inserted, "- : - -" will appear. 2 minutes after playback or recording is started, the tape remaining time is displayed. 2. Press CLEAR repeatedly to switch the type of the tape used. The correct remaining time will appear.
If theVCRis in PLAYmode,pressSTOP. PressDISPLAY. ThisbringsuptheIndexScreen. Press7 forrewindor9 forforwardtobegintheindexsearch. Thetaperewindsor fast-forwards untilanindexmarkis detected.Duringthissearch,thewordINDEXis displayedatthetopleftcornerofyourscreen. WhentheVCRfindsanindexmark,it plays15secondsoftheprogramthatbeginsatthatspot. If thisis theprogramyouwerelookingfor,pressPLAYto resumenormalplayback. If thisis nottheprogramyouwant,don'tpressanything.
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. You'll want to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you're recording what you think you are. To Watch One Program While Recording Another Once you have set the VCR for recording, press VCR/TV. Now, you will be viewing through your TV only.
Setting the VCR to Record Later With the delayed recording feature, you can set this VCR so that it automatically comes on and records programs whenever you like--without your being around! You can record a program one time only, or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time. You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once. We suggest you try all the different ways of programming the VCR when you have some leisure time, so you can learn how it works.
Nowfillintheblanks: Selectchannel8 bypressing0 and8 ontheremotecontrol. Enterthestarttimebypressing0,6,0,and0 for6 o'clock.Thenpress2 forPM Entertheendtime,halfpastsix,as06:30.TheVCRautomatically selectsPMforyou. Thescreenshowstoday'sdate,sonochangesareneededonthatline. Press5 toswitchto SPbecauseyouwantthebestqualitypictureforthisrecording. Everything is asyouwantit, sopressPROGRAM tosettheprogramin memory. Inserta videocassette, andpowerofftheVCR.Checkforthedelayedrecording indicatorontheVCR'sdisplay.
The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions, but will not work with every one made. If your TV does not respond the way it should when you program it as explained below, this remote may be incapable of operating it. Once you have programmed the remote, you won't have to do it again until you change the batteries. This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as welt as the VCR, as long as your TV comes with a remote control.
Forexample,pressTVandtheCHANNEL uparrow,andtheTVstationwillchangetothenexthigherstation. PressVCRto operateyourVCRwiththeremoteagain. BeawarethatnotallofyourTV'sfunctionsmayworkeventhoughtheremotecontrolis correctlyprogrammed. Thecableboxbringsalltheadvantages ofpaycable,butfindinga satisfactory hookupcanbechallenging. To sortoutwhattodo,wesuggesta step-by-step approach to installation. YouwillneedRFTVsplitters,coaxialcablejumpers,andpossibleRFswitches totryvariousconfigurations.
CheckalltheTVandVCRfunctions.If youdon'tgetallthefunctionsyouwant,proceedwithOption2. Option 2-All Channels Unscrambled 1. Remove the cable company's line from the back of the cable box that goes to your TV. Connect it to the IN FROM ANT lower jack on the back of the VCR. 2. Using the 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied with the VCR, connect either end to the VCR's OUT TO TV upper jack. 3. Connect the other end of the 75 ohm cable to the TV, in the same place where you removed the cable line.
CableConverters Jerrold1 PressCATVandThis Number 1 Jerrold2 2 Jerrold3 3 Hamlin 4 Zenith 5 Scientific Atlanta 6 Pioneer 7 Philips 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. There are several If your TV does receiver. Even if your TV speakers. You can record dubbing. reasons to consider hooking up your stereo system with your TV and VCR.
PressDISPLAY, thenpress5 ontheremotecontrolto selectSPor EP.TheEPsettinggivesyoureasonable audioqualityanda longertapeprogram. PressAVXontheremotecontroltoturntheLINE(L1)indicatoron. PressREC/IRTontheVCRandstartthestereosystemaudiosource(Tape,CD,etc.). Tostoprecording, pressSTOP.Toplaybacktherecording, rewindthetapeandpressPLAY. WithanotherVCRhookedup,youcancopyvideotapes as needed,andyoucangetfancywithmultimedia programming.
Connectthecamcorder's AVoutputcabletoyourVCR.(seediagrambelow) Camcerder toVCRHookupIllustration * Itis notnecessary toconnecttheS-VIDEO jack. PresstheAVXbuttonontheVCR'sremotecontrolsothattheL2(Line)indicatorappearsin theVCRdisplay. PressREC/IRTontheVCRto startrecording. PressPLAYonyourcamcerder tostartcopyingyourtape. Informationon Audio Hookup If your camcorder is only capable of monaural output (one audio jack) connect it to the AUDIO IN L/MONO input on the front of the VCR.
Manyoperational problemsareeasilyremedied byreviewingtheinstructions inthismanualandtryingoutsome differentcontrolsandsettings.Thechartonpage54coversthemorecommonproblems thatnewVCRowners encounter. 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.
delayedrecording. Doesnotrecord whenyoupress REC. Safetytabremovedfrom thevideocassette? Putcellophane tapeoverthe tabarea,or usea videocassettewiththesafetytab intact. TVprogram cannotbe viewedor recorded. Looseor inappropriate connections between VCR andTV? Reviewhookupdirections andmakecorrect,firmconnections. Poorpicture quality("noise") duringplayback. TVchannelselectoronthe properchannel? SetTVto channel3 or4 as correctforyourarea.(SetTV toAUXorVIDEOif youhavea directvideohookup.
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