TABLE OF CONTENTS VT-MX4430A HITACHI Video Deck VT-MX4430A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS............................................................................................................. 4 PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 8 LOCATION .....................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF NEXT PROGRAM................................................................ 37 TO VIEW AT NORMAL SPEED....................................................................................................... 37 TIME SEARCH.................................................................................................................................... 38 RECORDING...................................................................................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 9.Ventilation- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS service personnel. 19. Damage 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. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f.
PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. • Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the VCR. • Install unit in a horizontal position. • Avoid locations subject to strong vibration.
PRECAUTIONS owners. WARNING: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert plug. The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the VCR. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Serial numbers are not kept on file. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No.
FEATURES FEATURES Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System- Rotary 4-heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback. • Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish • Infrared remote control • Real time tape counter- This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
FEATURES A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place.
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION 3) Store the cassette in the case as shown. ERASE PREVENTION • You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette. If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: • We do not recommend the use f universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control. -VCR FRONT PANEL -REMOTE CONTROL 1. Cassette Compartment 2.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS button- Press to enter digits when setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select setting modes from on screen menu. (only on the remote control) 5. F.FWD button- Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search) button- When setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to a next step you want to input.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 17.INDEX SEARCH button- Index Search mode. For more information, please read page 21. (only on the remote control) 18. PAUSE button- Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback. (only on the remote control) Frame Advance function- Press to advance the picture by one frame at a time during the still mode. (only on the remote control) 19. SLOW button- Press to start slow motion playback.
PREPARATION FOR USE PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections, please follow the drawings below. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons. (You may need additional accessories which are not supplied). 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV. 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT. IN (Top jack) of your VCR.
PREPARATION FOR USE You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 22. Continued on the next page. Fig. 3: VHF/UHF Separate Antenna You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 22. Fig. 4: Cable Box and Satellite Box You can ONLY record and view the SAME channel when using this connection.
PREPARATION FOR USE Note: Channel memory programming is NOT needed when using this connection. RECORDING HINT 1 ) Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. 2) Turn on the TV and Box. 3) Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box. 4) Set the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4. 5) Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel set on the TV and VCR. 6) Press the REC button.
PREPARATION FOR USE 8) Select the channel to be viewed on the TV. Note: If you wish to see the VCR menu, view what you are recording or playing a tape with this connection, make sure the A-B switch is on the correct side. Fig. 6: This connection is good only if none of your channels are scrambled. You can record one channel while viewing another. Scrambled channels can not be recorded with this connection. RECORDING HINTS 1 ) Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on.
PREPARATION FOR USE SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH If your TV does not have A/V terminals: When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR is in the VCR position, your TV will receive signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4. To use the VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4 (which is located in the back of your VCR), whichever is not used for normal broadcasts in your area. Then set your TV to the same channel.
PREPARATION FOR USE remote control to select the "L1" position. • If you use the audio and video input jacks on the front of the unit, press 0, 0, 2 on the remote control to select the "L2" position. You may also select the "L1" or "L2" setting by pressing the CHANNEL(CH) or button. Note: "L1" or "L2" is found before the lowest memorized channel.
SET UP FOR USE SET UP FOR USE You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. You must use the remote control for this procedure. NOTES: • Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12 In this case with your remote, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as located on the back of VCR (CH3 or CH4).
SET UP FOR USE • Use the remote control for this procedure. 4 Select 'ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL" Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL"=Spanish by using the PLAY/ or STOP/ button. Then, press the MENU or F.FWD/ button. NOTE: This function effects only the language on the screen menu and not the audio source. LANGUAGE SELECT ENGLISH ESPANOL [ON] 5 Begin Channel preset Press the F.FWD/ button once. The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area.
SET UP FOR USE • You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on). CLOCK SET UP Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source. In the example below, the clock is to be set to: DATE March 1st, 1999 SETTING TIME 5:40PM • Use the remote control for this procedure. • When in the Menu mode the following buttons only work (PLAY/ , F.FWD/ , REW/ STOP/ , RESET/EXIT, POWER and MENU).
SET UP FOR USE MONTH DAY YEAR 03/ -- ---HOUR MINUTE AM/PM -- : -- -- 3 Select the day Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired day appears. (Example: 1st Then, press the F.FWD/ button. 01) SETTING THE CLOCK MONTH DAY YEAR 03/01 ---- HOUR MINUTE AM/PM -- : -- -- 4 Select the year Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired year appears. (Example: 1999) Then, press the F.FWD/ button.
SET UP FOR USE HOUR MINUTE AM/PM 05-- : -- -- 6 Select the minute Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button repeatedly until your desired minute appears. (Example: 40) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. SETTING THE CLOCK MONTH DAY 03/01 YEAR MON1999 HOUR MINUTE AM/PM 05 : 40 7 Select "AM" or "PM" Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: PM) -- button to point to "AM" or "PM" SETTING THE CLOCK MONTH DAY 03/01 HOUR MINUTE 05 : 40 YEAR MON1999 AM/PM PM AM PM 8 Start the clock Press the RESET/EXIT or F.FWD/ button.
SET UP FOR USE 3) Follow steps [2] to [8]. INITIALIZE CHANNEL SET UP SETTING CLOCK LANGUAGE SELECT GUIDE CHANNEL SET GUIDE CHANNEL MAP TO DELETE OR ADD CHANNELS The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can later add the deleted channel into the memory again.) • Use the remote control for this procedure. • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. · Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4.
SET UP FOR USE Then press the F.FWD/ button. 3 Select "ADD/DELETE CH" Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button repeatedly to point to "ADD/DELETE CH". Then, press the F.FWD/ button. CHANNEL SET UP AUTO TUNING ADD/DELETE CH 4 Enter the desired channel number Press the number buttons or the PLAY/ number appears. (Example: CH02) or STOP/ button until your desired channel ADD/DELETE CH 02 (TV) 5 Delete it from memory Press the F.FWD/ or REW/ button so that "DELETE" flashes on the TV screen.
SET UP FOR USE - MEMORIZED 6 Exit the preset mode Press MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode. NOTE: To confirm that channel(s) has been deleted or added, press the CHANNEL(CH) button. or CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN Remember: If your cable box or satellite box is connected as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12, you DO NOT have to set up the channels.
SET UP FOR USE menu appears, press PLAY/ button to point to "SELEC.IDIOMA", press the F.FWD/ button, press the PLAY/ button to point to "ENGLISH", then press the RESET/EXIT button. NORMAL PLAYBACK • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. 1 Insert a prerecorded tape Counter mode appears at 0:00:00 on the TV screen.
SET UP FOR USE 3) Press the PLAY button to return to normal speed. STILL PICTURE You can view a still picture on the TV screen during playback (the Still mode). Press the PAUSE button on the remote control during playback. Press the PLAY button to return to playback. • You can advance the picture by one frame at a time by pressing the PAUSE button on the remote control during the still mode. • If it is left in the Still mode for more than five minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode.
SET UP FOR USE • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. • This feature only works with a prerecorded tape. . 1 Stop tape at your desired point Rewind or fast forward the tape to the beginning point at which you want to review. 2 Reset the counter to 0:00:00 Press the COUNTER RESET button on the remote. If necessary press the COUNTER RESET button again to reset the counter to 0:00:00.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK SPECIAL PLAYBACK • Use the remote control for the following procedure. • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. . AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK The VCR has the auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button. Make sure to insert a prerecorded tape.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK Power failure: If there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds, Auto Repeat Playback will go to off. RENTAL PLAYBACK This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented from a video shop. • Selecting ON or OFF must be done during playback. 1 Insert rental tape into VCR Begin playback. 2 Select "VCR SET UP" Press the MENU button on the remote control repeatedly so that the VCR SET UP menu appears.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK for SP recording, 2 minutes for LP recording and 3 minutes for SLP recording. Example: You are watching program number 4 and want to fast forward to program number 7. You must skip three programs. • You can choose the index search mode by pressing the INDEX SEARCH button on the remote control. Then continue with step [3]. 1 Select "SEARCH SELECT" Press the MENU button on the remote control repeatedly so that the SEARCH SELECT menu appears.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK 5 After Index Search When the preset program is reached, the VCR will start playback automatically. • A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work • The number of Index Searches can be set up to 20. • This function will not operate in the recording mode. • When you want to cancel the Index Search while in progress, press the STOP button. QUICK-FIND This function enables you to search and confirm the contents of the recorded program(s) using the index mark.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK TIME SEARCH The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape to your desired position simply by entering the exact amount of playback time you want to skip. Example: To watch a program after 2 hours and 50 minutes from the present position, in either direction. • You can choose the time search mode by pressing the TIME SEARCH button on the remote control. Then continue with step [3]. 1 Select "SEARCH SELECT" Press the MENU button until the SEARCH SELECT menu appears.
SPECIAL PLAYBACK • This function will not operate in the recording mode. • When you want to cancel the Time Search while in progress, press the STOP button.
RECORDING RECORDING · Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. . • Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place.
RECORDING SP NOTE: If any menu is activated on the TV screen, the REC button on the remote control does not function. Press the RESET/EXIT button to clear the menu. Then, press the REC button. 4 Stop recording Press the STOP button when recording is completed. SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to temporarily stop recording. Press the PAUSE or REC button to resume recording. Press the PAUSE or REC button to resume recording.
RECORDING . IRT (Instant Recording Timer) This function enables you to set the recording length simply by pressing the REC/IRT button on the VCR. • Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. • You cannot use the remote control for this function. • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4.
RECORDING IRT (1:30) • Recording starts immediately when the REC/IRT button is pressed, whether you are watching the same or a different channel. • When the REC/IRT button is pressed 18 times, the VCR returns to the normal recording mode. • To stop the IRT operation, press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control. • To show the remaining time, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control so that "IRT" appears on the TV screen. (It will show up momentarily then disappear.
TIMER RECORDING TIMER RECORDING AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set seven programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. In the example below, the timer is being set to record: DATE: May 6th, 1999 SETTING TIME: from 7:30PM to 8:30PM CHANNEL: CH16 TAPE SPEED: SP PROGRAM NO: No. 1 · Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing.
TIMER RECORDING Press the MENU button so that TIMER PROGRAMMING menu appears. TIMER PROGRAMMING PROG. DATE START TIME END TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED 1234567 NOTE: If you have not yet set the clock, "SETTING CLOCK" appears. If so, follow the steps [2] to [8] on page 15. Then, set the timer recording. 2 Select your desired program number (1-7) Program number which is not set up flashes. Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until your desired program number appears. (Example: 1) Then, press the F.FWD/ button.
TIMER RECORDING PROGRAM NUMBER 1 ONCE DAILY WEEKLY For weekly recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week. (Example: every Monday on ch 7 at 5:00PM) Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "WEEKLY", and then press the F.FWD/ button. PROGRAM NUMBER 1 ONCE DAILY WEEKLY • When you press the F.FWD/ button during steps [4] to [10], you may move to the next step. • Press the REW/ button to go back one step from the current step during steps [2] to [10].
TIMER RECORDING ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05/06 THUR START TIME07/ -- -END TIME -- / -- -CHANNEL -REC SPEED -- 6 Set the start minute Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired minute appears. (Example: 30) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. Next, press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "AM" or "PM". (Example: PM) Then, press the F.FWD/ button.
TIMER RECORDING press the F.FWD/ button. Next, press the PLAY/ or STOP/ press the F.FWD/ button. button to point to "AM" or "PM". (Example: PM) Then, ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER 1 DATE 05/06 THUR START TIME07/ 30 PM END TIME 08 / 30 PM CHANNEL -REC SPEED -- 9 Set the channel number Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired channel number appears. (Example: 16) Then, press the F.FWD/ button.
TIMER RECORDING Press the F.FWD/ button. Program 1 is now completed. • To set another program, repeat steps [2] to [11]. • Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to original mode. 12 Set the timer Press the POWER button to turn off. The " " indicator appears on the VCR's digital display. • Please see "HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING" for more information. HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING • If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost.
TIMER RECORDING 6) Press POWER button to return to timer stand-by mode. TO STOP A STARTED AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM Press STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. NOTE: STOP button on the remote control will not function in the Automatic Timer Recording mode. TO CANCEL OR CHECK THE START/END TIME 1) Turn the power on . Then press MENU button. 2) Select a program number you want to check using /PLAY or /STOP button. The details of selected program appears on the TV screen.
TIMER RECORDING 4 Exit the Auto Return mode Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to original mode. NOTE: To exit the auto return programming, repeat steps [1] to [2]. Then, press the F.FWD/ button. [AUTO] will then disappear from the menu. Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to TV mode. WATCH THE RECORDED PROGRAM Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR. Then, press the PLAY button.
TIMER RECORDING Now, compare the channel numbers you have written in the GUIDE CH. and USER CH. columns. You must set all of these channel numbers that don't match using the following procedure before you program the automatic timer recording using the VCR Plus+ system. • This setting only needs to be set once, but must be done again if you use this VCR in another area by moving it. 1 Select "INITIALIZE" Press MENU button until INITIALIZE menus appears.
TIMER RECORDING GUIDE CH 25 USER CH. -- 4 Enter a user channel number (USER CH.) Press the number buttons or the PLAY/ or STOP/ you want to enter appears. (Example:50) button until a user channel number • You can select following user channels. TV mode: channels 02 - 69 and L1 position* CATV mode: channels 01 - 125 and L1 position* [* To select line input for the user channel number (USER CH.), press 0, 0 on the remote control to select the L1 position.
TIMER RECORDING 2 Select "GUIDE CHANNEL MAP" Press /PLAY or /STOP button to point to "GUIDE CHANNEL MAP". Then, press F.FWD/ button. • If the channel you wish to check is not on the screen, press the F.FWD/ the displayed page until you reach the correct page.
TIMER RECORDING 2 Select "GUIDE CHANNEL MAP" Press /PLAY or /STOP button to point to "GUIDE CHANNEL MAP". Then, press F.FWD/ button. 3 Select the channel you want to cancel. Press /REW button. A pair of numbers flash. /STOP button until the pair of numbers you want to cancel flash. Then, press /PLAY or • If the channel you wish to cancel is not on the screen, press F.FWD/ button to change the displayed page until you reach the correct page.
TIMER RECORDING 1 Select the VCR Plus+ set up mode. Press VCR PLUS+ button. VCR PLUS+ PROG. PLUS CODE: -------- NOTE: If you have not yet set the clock, "SETTING CLOCK" appears. If so, follow the steps [2] to [8] on page 13. Then, set the timer. 2 Set the PlusCode number Press the number buttons to set the PlusCode numbers of the program you want to record. Then, press VCR PLUS+ button. NOTES: • Press /REW button to go back one digit from current digit while you set the code.
TIMER RECORDING WEEKLY For weekly recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week. (Example: every Monday on channel 7 at 5:00 pm) Press /PLAY or /STOP button to point to "WEEKLY". Then, press F.FWD/ button. VCR PLUS+ PROG. ONCE DAILY W EEKLY 4 Set the tape speed Press /PLAY or /STOP button until your desired tape speed appears.
TIMER RECORDING • Please see "HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING" on page 25 for more notes.
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE COPYING A VIDEO TAPE You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment. Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. Connect the editing (recording) VCR, source (playing) VCR and your TV using the following diagram. NOTE: You can use the audio and video input jacks on the front panel of the editing (recording) VCR instead of using the jacks on the back. Fig.
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE . 2) Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control so that the "VCR" indicator on the display comes on.
ON SCREEN DISPLAY ON SCREEN DISPLAY NOTE: VCR power and the "VCR" indicator must be on. • To check the Count, Clock and Channel number, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Each time you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control, TV screen will change as the illustration: • It is normal for the status display (STOP, PLAY etc.) and the tape speed display (SP, LP, or SLP) to disappear after 5 seconds.
DIGITAL DISPLAY DIGITAL DISPLAY 1. PWR. (power) indicator- Lights up when the power is turned on. 2. indicator- Lights up when a timer recording or an IRT has been set. Flashes if a tape is not inserted in the VCR even if you set a timer. • It is normal for the status display (STOP, PLAY etc.) and the tape speed display (SP, LP, or SLP) to disappear after 5 seconds. 1. PWR. (power) indicator- Lights up when the power is turned on. indicator- Lights up when a timer recording or an IRT has been set.
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER • This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change during blank portions on the tape.) • The "-" indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than "0:00:00" on the tape counter. --0:00:12 AUTO REWIND When the end of a tape is reached during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION No power. • Make sure the AC cord is connected to an AC outlet • Make sure the power is turned on. Timer recording is not possible. • Make sure the timer recording is set correctly. • Make sure the power is off.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE SERVICING Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to Hitachi Authorized Service Center for servicing. CABINET CLEANING • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry. • Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the VCR.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Format: Video Signal System: Record/Playback System: Tape Speed: 11.12mm/sec (SLP) RF Input: Tuner: Type: Power Input: Power Consumption: Cabinet Size: VHS NTSC color EIA standard Video: 4 heads 33.35mm/sec (SP), 16.67mm/sec (LP)(Playback Only), UHF/VHF 75 ohm 181 channel tuning ability *(125 cable channels) Auto programming frequency synthesis AC120V 60Hz 16 W nominal 14-1/4" (W) x 3-5/8" (H) x 9-1/16" (D) 36.0cm (W) x 9.2cm (H) x 23.0cm (D) Weight: 5.
CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS If you subscribe to cable TV, the channels are displayed as 1-125. Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter-number combinations. Please check with your local cable company. The following is a chart of common cable channel designations. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: Video Deck Models: VT-MX4430A Trade Name: HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules.
CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS Responsible Party: Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 905 East South Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S.A.