HITACHI Auto simply Install -VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER System- VT-UX6430A -VT-UX6440A plug in all leads and press the POWER button (see page 17). I Owner's manual -- ® This instruction manual includes instructions on use of both VT-UX643OA and VT-UX644gA.
POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60Hz ONLY. The POWER button turns 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 unplugged. Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Z_ unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In additl'on'to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, major factor in the design of every instrument. Bet, safety is your responsibility too. safety is a 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.
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.
! J PLAYBACK OPERATIONS READ ME FIRST Playback ........................................................ 28 For Your Safety ............................................... 2 Important Safeguards .................................... 3 Customer Controls ......................................... 6 Shuttle Control ............................................. 33 Remote Operation .......................................... 8 Using the "SUPER INDEX" feature ............ 34 Cassette Tapes ..........
VCR Customer Controls Item No, 12 3 4 10 98 5 : 7 6 To open the cover: fPUrllwtahrd Cw°ithry°ur _ fingers. / 10 11 12 13 Function POWER button Eject button Cassette compartment STOP button Shuttle ring PLAY/STILL button CHANNEL (channel up/down)/ TRACKING buttons REC/IRT button TIMER indicator Infrared receiver AUDIO IN L (mono), R jacks VIDEO IN jack ANT.
VCR Customer Controls 23 24 25 ItemNo. 23 24 25 26 27 28 Function =age AUDIO IN L, R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT. -- signal input OUT TO TV-- signal out to TV VIDEO OUT jack AUDIO OUT L, R jacks 56 58 10 10 11 11 28 27 26 Remote Control Customer Controls Item No.
• Install batteries in the remote control The remote POWER control requires two Insert your notch and fingertip push "AA" batteries. into the the battery compartment lid to remove it. Note: When replacing the batteries, remove the old batteries and keep the POWER button depressed for 10 seconds before inserting fresh batteries. POWER Hold for 10 seconds ............................................. batteries.
k- • =%: Types Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR. _/n: o* _eo_e_oeou_ol The table different • To get record e*eo_o='*ee (SP). • This VCR does not record at the LP speed, but it can play cassettes that were recorded at the LP speed. • Safety tabs prevent e_,e te_ooo,*ooo ole shows the recording time of cassettes. the best quality picture, at standard recording speed Recording time SP EP Types T-120 120 min.
_/ITH THIS HOOKUP Caution YOU CAN, ..... Do not connect to the • WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS mains supply socket • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL before connecting • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER all eads (see page 17, I BACKOFTVI "/5 OHM CAJOLE _F OR _ 300 OHM TO 75 OHM _OOHMTW,_LEAO ÷@ I BACK OFVCa I ADAm. Basic Hookup with Antenna: [FRONT OF VCR ] Behind the cover RF Hookup 75 OHM TO 300 OHM ADAPTER ANT.
WITH THIS HOOKUP Caution YOU CAN. ..... mains • WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS supply socket before connecting all Do not connect to the leads (see page 17). • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER I BACK OFTV VIDEO I AUDIO ouf_ouv I BACK OFVCRI 75 OHM TO 3_ OHM ADAPTER ..
WITH THIS HOOKUP Caution YOU CAN. ..... Do not connect to the • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS mains supply socket • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL before connecting • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER leads (see page 17). OUTLET ___ I BACKOF "rv all J WALL 75 OHM CABLE I FRONT OF VCR I Behind the cover I BACK OFVCRI :_ =,o ==, 75 OHM TO 300 Basic Hookup with Cable: RF Hookup OHMADA_nER ANT.
WITH THIS HOOKUP Caution YOU CAN. ..... Do not connect to the • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS mains supply socket • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL before connecting • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER leads (see page 17), I BACK OFVCR all ] Advanced Hookup with Cable: AV Hookup * PURCHASED SEPARATELY Imtooaee,ooooeoomaee.eeemmo.
Caution /VITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN ...... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN'T. ..... Do not connect to the mains supply socket I before connecting all leads (see page 17. • RECORD ONE CHANNEL WHILE YOU WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT WALL OUTLET -- -- -mr[ Channel is Usually Channel 3 or 4. Cable Box Output CABLE BOX IN OUT I i BACK OFTV CHANNEL.
WITH Caution THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN. ..... Do not connect to the I • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS mains supply socket • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL before connecting all leads {see page 17). YOU CAN'T. ..... • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL. Cable Box Output Channel is Usually WALL I OUTLET Channel 3or4.
NITH THIS HOOKUP Caution YOU CAN. ..... Do not connect to the • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS mains supply • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL before connecting • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER leads (see page 17). socket all TO RECORD, ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL. I I BACK OFvc.
• Setting the channel and clock automatically Switch on at the mains supply socket after completely connecting leads, Please refer to page 10 to 16 on "HOOKUP" sections. The VCR will be in the standby mode at this stage• all Press the POWER button on the VCR to start the auto install• pLEASEWArT CHANNEL15SETTING This screen appears to show that the channel is being set. After the channels are stored in _,_I o_ ',I=o !_-_Y:.{ ,___, POWER memory, the clock set will run immediately.
Llote: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation. I "13ps You'll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR, and any time the power goes out more than 30 seconds. When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage, the clock display will read " : ". Auto clock set function This function sets the VCR's clock automatically when the VCR is tuned to a station which transmits a time signal together with rv programs.
• What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour Note: Turn on the TV and select the VIDEO channel (3 or 4)• Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. O Press the GUIDE button. GUIDE appear the TV screen. The mainon on-screen menu will _ a e _ O _ o e _ _ _ i* =_u,_ _ == o _ o _ o e . o t IIq_l C_ I*,J e_ Press the • cursor button to select the SETUP option, and then press the ENTER button.
• To set the clock O Pressthe GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will GUIDE appear on the TV screen. 666 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 the • cursor button to select LANGUAGE option, and then press the cursor button for French or for Spanish. -- ENTER -- CURSOR GUIDE De_ • _Qe ,_ _ _* , _e_et_oo_eeeoem_e juoe _.
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Note: • An antenna Presetting or cable must be connected the received channels to the VCR before without you begin this operation. using a cable box (Hookups [_, [_, [] or [_) Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR. POWER oooeoooeolooooOo_oooeoooo,,eeoooeQo,o,oeaooo*e,,ioo_eo O l = Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.
• When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH (channel) button (or numbered buttons) to check the channels you can receive. Note: If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear, check the antenna or cable connection. SelectChannel N7" • Channel Caption (Station Identifier) When your VCR is caption signal that local broadcasting with a TV program, is displayed on the receiving a channel is transmitted by a station together a station identifier TV screen.
• _++_ To add or erase channels Ir +,P,,ImLI_ _ The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank, have snowy pictures, or interference. You may skip these channels by erasing them. Very weak stations might not be mernorized at all. You may receive these stations by adding them. O GUIDE Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. --ENTER _ Press the • cursor button to --CURSOR yR._. select the SETUP option, and - SlOP then press the ENTER button.
• Auto blue setting O L = Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 0 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will .... appear on the TV screen. --ENTER -- CURSOR _) select "SETUP", and then press Press the • cursor button to the ENTER button. 9. Press the )_ cursor bdtton to select AUTO BLUE "ON" or "OFF".
Q The following setup allows the VCR channel to automatically switch to the cable box output delayed recording. Note: This setup should be performed if you receive all channels through a cable box. (Hookups [], ! [] video channel 13 or 41. Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the "IV to AUX or VIDEO• g The main on-screen menu will appear on the "IV screen. ......... ................... -- ENTER oooo,o.o,oooooooaooooooomlot.
Note: Refer to the cable box owner's manual to identify the cable box output channel (usually 3 or 4). Press the • cursor button to select "VCR PLUS+ SETUP", and then press the ENTER button. VCR _ CAW YES" to the question ",0 ............... "IS CABLE L,.,_:-.'.,.,_:_:=:: --ENTER --CURSOR Or, if BEING BOX you want USED?" to select "NO", press the • cursor button and then the ENTER button. GUIDE • 0000 ENTE_ w.v,_v,._n_uv,,c_'m_ _, o=tL_r ,._._.u...=.
• To playback a recorded tape O Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. O toooloooeooQeoo0eeeeoeo_eooe,ooeeeooe, -- , [_1 _ , O L._J ,_ _v The power comes on automatically tape indicator lights on the display, =o f_,, \ ] i _ _ - pLAy - STOP _ u oeo Rewinding • I I _ e _eo • • ooo,lJ_t o o o_ e ,m p L R _I I PLEASEINSERTTAPE a o oo oeoe ea e i iJoeoeoeeooQ_*_,m Press the
• Rewinding or fast forwarding a tape at high speed Rlmll PO_RR YCA W This function rewinds or fast-forwards This time period will vary for different T-120 tape for about 83 seconds. types of tape, then press it again. To stop the tape, press the STOP Press button.the REW or F.FWD button, _ I I _r .._ | [ caw _000 REW -- F.
• Variable speed playback stiP..Pu Press the PAUSE button on the remote control or PLAY/STILL on the VCR to still the tape during play. The picture will "freeze". You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen. This is normal. --PAUSE SLOW • FTIII DllLL ] To resume play, press the PLAY button or PAUSE (PLAY/STILL) button again. Note: The sound is muted and cannot be heard during "Special Playback Effects".
Press the PLAY button. OOQ SLOW STOP Press the STOP button to stop the tape. ................................................ • Use the CH (A or V) button screen. to minimize any visual noise bands on the • After I minute in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and VCR. Visual Search and forward through while viewing it. the videotape Press the REW button to search in _ During play: reverse. -- PLAY -- F.FWO REW HITACHI Press the F.
II Choosing a mode for audio playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorciedon the linear track, To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks {see page 56). How to select playback audio GUIDE Press the GUIDE button.
• Using the shuttle ring The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions -- PLAY, PAUSE, SLOW MOTION, and SEARCH --_ using one convenient ring. ____i nl ,/_,_,_ ' ,_ _o I I How to use the shuttle ring. O Turn the shuttle ring during playback or still playbaCk (pause). • As you turn the ring, you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion. • Try using the shuttle to explore backward and forward through your next video. REVERSE m FORWARD PLAY/PAUSE SLOW SLOW ':.
• What is SUPER INDEX? !" I II SUPER INDEX allows you to quickly search for a program or a scene you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape, with the following four functions: • INDEX SEARCH: You can locate the beginning using the INDEX feature*. of a recorded program, * Each time you press the REC or REC/IRT button to start recording, the VCR will record an INDEX mark at the start of recording.
• Locating the beginning of a blank section (BLANK SEARCH) This function searches for a non-recorded section of remaining unused tape, and stops the tape when it locates such a section. tape, or Notes: • BLANKSEARCHcannotbeoperatedwithacassettewithoutasafetytab. • BLANK SEARCH may not operate when a blank section lasts no more than five minutes.
• Switching rewind or fast forward to visual search (EASY VIEW) Hold down the (Z) (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button during rewind (or fast forward), and the mode will switch to visual search, so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning pictures. B Hold down the _ BLANK) button during rewind: The tape will be visually scanned in the reverse direction while the button is held.
• Switching between the clock, time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISPLAY while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display. Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock. POY_q VQ_ W DISPLAY STOP CH03 CAW _DO00 DISPLAY Press the DISPLAY button a second time to see just the time counter. Notes: • • The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape.
• To find specific sections on a tape IIIIIIIIII I I II Indexing with the Time Counter You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming, and you can return to that point automatically. O Press the DISPLAY button two or DISPLAY The counter will appear three VCR's times. display. _"_ in the :::::::::::::::::::::::::::l , "--" tape. I_I'L| l _'!_l FI.I--I/ I.!--I--/ ]1 ................... ....
• Before you record Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record. To re-record on a cassette which Cover the hole with cellophane tape. Basic recording Copyright infringement 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.
iiiiii]nllllllll \ , O, I a T ,: | 0 - REC or "_ n rma ;! recording. v',_ NO TAB IS ON THIS TAPE PLEASEINSERTTAPE ....... wrm TAB cassette. ";,;;;t" 4O _l Pressthe REC button on the remote control or the REC/IRT button on the VCR. Recording will start. The _ indicator on the VCR will appear and REC/IRT button will light red. Notes: • Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place.
• To watch one program while O PGW_ _R W recording another Once you have set the VCR for recording, press the VCR/rV button. The VCR indicator disappears, Now, you will be viewing through your TV only. C_W _000 Switch _oeo,l_oo_eeoo _ channels using _your TV,_motow_ _ contro,s orthe VCR remote, ifits programmed to controlyour TV (see page 54). I _,/ 1'_,, _, _,_. ,, I • tI I I _ I I _ _---J I • _CRBV To change ooooooeo_e_eoe_e_ .......... "...............................
• To record a Second Audio Program (SAP) Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program - such as in a second language. If a station broadcasts in SAP, the SA indicator will display on your "IV screen. You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option. How to set the SAP option. eoeeet eoee eooeooeoeee oe Oeeeoeoe oee Press the GUIDE button. pOW=R _K_ lV oe eeo ee oeoeee eleeoeo GUIDE C_W E] .......
• Using the Instant ,_Be,_, Recording .... 33mer (IRT) iill, T ...... The Instant Recording Timer (REC/IRT button on the VCR) will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer. In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting. / / \, _ J[_---_ O !_ Follow the steps O through O pagesOn "Basic on39 and recording 40. steps" IO.OOOOOeOOOOI.OOO_omOOOOOOeOOOteQOOlOOO_oRtOOO _ 17.-I1-1 I..J'_JLt indicate recording timetwice on the _,_.
• bfi, • Setting the VCR to record Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record. To re-record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed. ¢overtheholewith With the delayed recording feature, you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns 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.
EXAMPLE: Set the VCR to record "one time", a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6:00 PM and records for 30 minutes on 7/10/99, at the EP recording speed. -- Press the )+cursor button to select the minutes, and then press the • or • cursor button to CURSOR \ z_ p_¥/ I0:1 ]._IIII k_]:i 'Jtll; r;:l'++t_ I change the minutes of the start time. _7 mml_> .mmumm E - TAPE SPEED Press the )_ cursor button to select the recording time, and then press the • or • cursor button to change the hour.
POWER - CURSOR O _Q) Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory. .... PROGRAM disappears seconds. " " FORTIMERRECORD_ , ..... TURNPOWEROFF, Note: If program is overlap, the VCR gives you an error message that G) ® ®® PROGRAM _ from the screen in about 5 KDCD PRbGRAM ovERLAI _ Press the POWER button to turn off TIMER indicator the VCR. POF_WER r The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR and TIMER indicator will light up.
• About the VCR Plus+ system This handy feature makes timed recording a snap. You don't need to enter the specific channel, date, time, or duration of a program. All you enter is its PlusCode programming number- a number of up to eight digits. This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or daily newspaper. Here's a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCode numbers next to each program. Your local channels may be different from the VCR Plus+ channel codes.
This setup should be performed if you are using an Antenna or Cable without a cable box. (Hookups [_, [] or r_.) if you receive all your channels through a cable box (Hookups [_, [] or _G_)please refer to page 26"cable box setup" in "First Time Setup" section. The following operation is not necessary. • VCR Plus+ setup -- Channel [_, setup The following shows the procedure you should perform when you are receiving the Cable News Network (channel 42 with the VCR Plus+ system) on channel 38.
In this example broadcast channel 38 is assigned to VCR Plus+ channel 42. Note: If you enter a wrong digit, Press the CLEAR button to erase the wrong number and enter the correct one. ".:p;;;:t;;: channels that need to be ;;............................. "" assigned. _'_ GUIDE • "P'resst;le G*U'I[_E;)u_ton to ;nd .............................
O Press the • or • cursor button to select ONE TIME, DAILY or WEEKLY PROGRAM, and then press ENTER button. \ PLAY/ __F_-_ Note: Programming does not take effect unless you select one of these options. • CURSOR °°° OO_ ___ tape speed, and then press the • or • cursor or TAPE SPEED button to choose recording speed SP (standard play) or EP (extended play). _ The screen will display all the details of the SFJJEC'_:, program you chose• Check the CH number to make sure it is the right one.
• Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program (by using VCR's display) You can use the VCR Plus+ system to program the timer, observing the VCR's display, without turning on the power to the VCR and TV. Notes: • If you use the VCR Plus+ system to program the timer while observing the VCR's display, you can only program a one-time recording. • To stop programming, press the POWER button to turn the VCR power on.
IlIIl| 0 complete I your programming I or continue additional Press the with PROGRAM button to programs. The delayed !ll P_i [ recording indicator will display on the VCR and TIMER indicator will light up. This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed. 11-7.-11-7_ ILl C1_1¥ / recordingI indicator) (Delayed / \, o,, _(D G)
• Reviewing what you have programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset and if you need to, clear out any of the programs. Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete, but daily and weekly setting must be cleared out manually. O _11 ..... c_, _--_:_ _ ENTER -- Pressthe GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the "IV screen. GUIDE the PROGRAM MENU. _ (D II GUIDE a " ' ' ' "_ i] 1 T_,o ® ® II _v®_II .........................
The VCR remote controJ can be programmed -TV to control many TV brands that are remote controlled. "_ TV. ooee_eoelPoo÷_ooQ_o_o_ Je_ _J_ Point VCR remote control toward eol_ o_ol coco* #o_ooloeB VOLA 0 Press and hold the "TV" button. -
The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many cable boxes that are remote controlled. You can easily change channels, Cable O box Turn on the cable box. Cablebox .................. O Cablebox " cable box' POWER VCR _C)OC VCR_ _ lV CkTV L_ CAW O Press and hold the button. Q Press the number button corresponding to your cable box as shown in the set-up chart. The cable box channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set.
%; • ,/" Hookup r_[ ._ACK OFTV] Left and Right * Audio Cables I BAcK oFSTE.EO I When your VCR is connected to a stereo system, you can: • Make high quality "audio only" recordings for up to 6 hours (on a T-120 video cassette tape). Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system. Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing.
• Hookup You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes. CAMCORDER NOTE: If yourcamcorderis not stereo __ (hasonly one audioplug), connect _J_) it.to the AUDIO IN-L inputon _'_J the frontof the VCR. * It is not necessaryto connect the S-VIDEOjack. • To copy from F // // _ ToAVIN/nUT _'_'_ ,UT _ To VIDEO IN // /! _ a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN... Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to the audio/video jacks on the front of your VCR.
I Hookup If you have two VCRs, you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR, PLAYBACK VCR-2 (Playback VCR) Seethe Basicor AdvancedHookup Diagramsfor VCRand TV Insert a prerecorded tape RECORD VCR-1 (Recording VCR) Advanced Hookup: Two VCRs Insert a blank tape * PURCHASED SEPARATELY • To copy from one VCR to another VCR III I II 0 _68 Rly IIIII Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR-1 so that L1 (line) appears in the display.
• Problem guide III III No power Remote control doesn't work Won't record Won't play back Won't make timer recordings Snowy picture in playback Snowy picture in normal TV viewing Clock shows -- : -Erratic VCR display • Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet. L. Make sure the batteries are fresh, and properly installed. • SafeWtabhasbeenremovedfromcassette(VCRwillautomatically eject the tape).
• Guide indications in VCR display and OSD screen The following indications appear in the VCR display and OSD screen to tell _outhe current status of your VCR. OSD Indication When it appears When i (flashes for about programming timer the S seconds) (flashes for about 5 seconds) • (flashesfor about 3 seconds) • The VCR clock has been set to "- - : --", Set the time and program the timer. When programming the timer (by using VCR display) • A non-existing PlusCode number has been entered.
• Technical specifications Format: Video Signal System: Record/Playback System: VHS NTSC color EIA standard Video: 4 Head Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record/playback system 33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec (LP) (playback Tape Speed: only), t_.12 ram/sac (EP) UHF/VHF 75 ohm RF Input: Tuner: USA: 181 channel tuning ability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channel tuning ability* (122 cable channels) Type: Auto programming frequency synthesis AC 120V 60 Hz Power Input: 18W nominal Power Consumption: 2.
