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Hitachi VHS VT-FX611A Owner's Manual

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iHITACHI
::Video
Deck
...................................
::
VT-FX611A
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)
Auto clock set feature
HITACHI HOME
ELECTRONICS
(AMERICA),
INC.
Hwy.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd.,
Claire, Quebec
Norcross,
GA 30093
CANADA
Tel. 404-279-5600
HITACHI SALES
CORPORATION
OF HAWAII,
INC.
3219 Koapaka
Street
Honolulu,
HI 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI (HSC)
CANADA
INC.
3300 Trans Canada
Pointe
H9R1B1,
Tel. 514-697-9150

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  • Page 1 Up to 8 delayed recording Auto tracking for improved Frequency synthesizer On-screen programming Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) Auto clock set feature HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. Hwy. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Claire, Quebec Norcross, GA 30093 CANADA Tel. 404-279-5600...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOR YOUR SAFETY ... IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Read This First ... Getting Started ... Simple Hookups ... 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR ... 2 Decide Which Hookup 3 Hook Up the Audio/Video 4 Hook Up the RF Signal ... 5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply ...
  • Page 3 VCR Care and Servicing ... Routine Cleaning Head Cleaning Periodic Maintenance VCR Care and Servicing (Problems) If the VCR Doesn't Work Right ... Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself ... Technical Specifications Often Encountered Problems Hitachi Service Hotline ... Timer (IRT) ... (Dubbing) ...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended switched off and unplugged.

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention manufacture of your video product, instrument. But, safety is your responsibility This page lists important information proper use of a Video Cassette read it carefully before operating for future reference. 1 Read and Follow Instructions should be read before the video product is operated.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced appearance indicates damage 7 Power Cord Protection are not likely to be walked on or pinched paying particular attention point where they exit from the appliance. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings ensure reliable operation of the video product These openings...
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding connected to the video product, so as to provide some protection charges. Section 810 of the National provides information with respect to proper grounding structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna grounding conductors, location grounding...
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself or removing covers may expose you to dangerous Refer all servicing to qualified 18 Conditions Requiring outlet and refer servicing lo qualified conditions. a. When the power-supply b.

  • Page 9: Read This First

    Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. and we want to help you make the most of your purchase. become familiar with this manual and how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference, too.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    VCR, quick tour of the controls, set up for first-time operation using on-screen Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi VCR. 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR Be sure your chosen location allows for proper ventilation,...

  • Page 11: Hook Up The Audio/Video Signal

    Getting Started TV AND VCR UNPLUGGED 3 Hook Up the Audio/Video If your TV is a fairly recent model, you probably Look on the back of your TV for three jacks - possibly color-coded and red. They will be labeled something IN.
  • Page 12 .ook atthe back these, and follow the corresponding box, see the hookup options Simple Antenna/Cable 75 Ohm Hookup This is an easy hookup that you can use if your cable or antenna round wire connector. You will need the 75 ohm cable supplied It looks like this: If you have been watching already...
  • Page 13 Capabilities: With this hookup, you should functions provided by this equipment. External or Internal 300 Ohm Antenna If you have either an external or internal (rabbit ears) antenna you may have 300 ohm connectors In this case, you will need special adapters to make the 75 ohm round wire connection shown below.

  • Page 14: Attach The Tv And Vcr To The Power Supply

    Getting Started round VHF If you have "rabbit ears" (an antenna additional adapter and 75 ohm extension antenna to the VCR. This connection picture on the TV, indicating adapter, and use the cable extension supplied 75 ohm cable to connect the VCR to the TV. Now continue with the hookup: 1.

  • Page 15: Switch The Rf Or Video Channel

    Getting Started 7 Switch the RF or Video Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate If you already have a tape in the VCR, eject it. When the power is turned on, press POWER to turn it off.

  • Page 16: Getting Started (Controls)

    Getting Started (Controls) ::- Study these pictures carefully need for everyday operation. 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 are some controls on the VCR that will come in handy too. When you're familiar with these basic controls, Operation (page 21).

  • Page 17: When The Remote Doesn't Work Right

    Getting Started (Controls) ::- DISPLAY Used in on-screen CLEAR Used in on-screen VCR/TV Switches between the VCR. VOLUME Increase or decrease PROGRAM Used to program Rewinds the videotape. PLAY Starts playing a loaded videocassette. REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to. VCR, TV, CATV (MODE SELECT) control one of the three devices.

  • Page 18: Vcr Controls

    i Getting Started (Controls) There may be objects between the remote and the VCR - for instance, books on the coffee table, your 2-year-old it points at the VCR with nothing in the way. If You Just Want to Watch For normal TV viewing, you do not need to disconnect and VCR are already on, press POWER shut off, but the TV will stay on.

  • Page 19: Meet Your On-Screen Guide

    Getting Started (Controls) _ Meet Your On-Screen Guide Your Hitachi VCR has as a special feature feature guides you through simple setup and programming screen. With the TV and VCR turned on, press GUIDE on the remote control. see this screen: You may view all the on-screen When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English.

  • Page 20: Getting Started (Initial Setup)

    Getting StaRed (Initia_ Setup) 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 receive your TV's channels. timed recording later. With your TV and VCR hooked up, turn them both on and follow these steps using the remote control.
  • Page 21 Getting Started (Initial Setup) ----_ 2. Press 3 to select your local time zone. Each time 3 is pressed, the option for "3 SET TIME ZONE" <AUTO> to <ATLANTIC>, <PACIFIC>, <ALASKA>, <HAWAII> This screen gives an example 3. Press 4 to select the D.S.T. option. Each time 4 is pressed, the option for "4 SET D.S.T."...

  • Page 22: More About Channel Selections

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) To set the clock manually 1. Press GUIDE, then press 3 to bring up the CLOCK Press 1 to switch "CLOCK <MANUAL>". If "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>" 3 or "SET D.S.T." of item 4 are not displayed. 2.

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Vcr For Each Function Using The Menu Screen

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) <CATV2>: Alternate cable (if <CATVI> expect). 3. Press 2 to select "2 AUTO CHANNEL through all available channels 2-3 minutes. After the channels lowest number appears in the VCR's display. Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing.

  • Page 24: Choosing A Mode For Audio Playback

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) Look at each item to see if it matches To change a setting, press the button that has the same number as that item. This will cycle you through When everything is set up as you want, press GUIDE to return to regular viewing.

  • Page 25: Channel Caption (Station Identifier)

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) sound using the same format as a non hi-fi VCR. in hi-fi on both the left and right channels monaural. Channel Caption (Station When your VCR is receiving a local broadcasting station together displayed on the TV screen. Stereo programs and also recorded Identifier)

  • Page 26: Getting Started (Video Tapes)

    180 min. T-210 210 min. You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed. Your Hitachi VCR does not record at this speed, but it can play cassettes No special setting is required for playback. Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure...

  • Page 27: Tape Storage

    ZGetting Started (Video Tapes) When you load a videocassette 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. the VCR take it in.

  • Page 28: Basic Operations (Playback)

    Basic Operati0ns (Playback) _- Practice starting and stopping a video you've rented - play it through, automatically rewinds. Get a blank tape and try recording VCR when you need to--or where in the manual to find the instructions forgot. Let's go! To Play Back a Recorded 1.

  • Page 29: Special Playback Effects

    Basic Operations (Playback) Manual Rewind Press STOP and REW. The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning, then stops. Press STOP/EJECT Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed, automatically rewind the videocassette, reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds.

  • Page 30: Viewing The On-Screen Display

    Basic'Operation S (PlaYback) If you press the DISPLAY shown, appears for several seconds buttons on the remote control. 4: SLOW 6: F ADV The above functions always work when you are viewing the display, as shown, is not displayed. Frame Advance While in PAUSE mode during playback, press 6 button to view the video one frame at a time.

  • Page 31: To Find Specific Sections On A Tape

    Basic Operaflons-(Ptayback) Displaying the Tape Remaining This function displays the tape remaining 1. Press DISPLAY to display the tape remaining Immediately after the tape is inserted, playback or recording is started, the tape remaining 2. Press CLEAR repeatedly remaining time wi!! appear. AUTO: T-120 or shorter tape T-160:T-140 or T-160 tape...
  • Page 32 Basic Operations (Playback) Now when you rewind the tape, it will automatically cleared the counter. (Notice it moves just past the marker and then back to it.) Press PLAY to watch the tape from that preselected Press DISPLAY to take the counter display off. The spot is still in memory you set a new one or until the tape is ejected.

  • Page 33: Basic Operations (Recording)

    Basic Operations (Recording) Before You Record The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. at the beginning of this manual. Copyright Most television programs and films are copyrighted. has legal rights governing the reproduction certain circumstances, copyright copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is okay to record for personal long as you do not sell the material.

  • Page 34: Using The Instant Recording Timer (Irt)

    Basic Operations (Recording) Operations). The recording will continue up while you are watching the TV, you'll hear the cassette the recording indicator light up on the VCR display. You can check on the recording back to viewing through the VCR, you'll see the program you are recording. To Skip Commercials When a commercial comes on that you don't want to record, simply press...

  • Page 35: Setting The Vcr To Record Later

    Basic Operations (Recording) simplified timer recording without having to use the programming to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting. Follow the steps 1 through After the recording has started, recording time on the display. You can set the recording time length, which increases minutes, one hour, one and half hours, two hours, three hours, and four hours, (i.e.
  • Page 36 The news comes on channel -but you've got a meeting scheduled this Hitachi VCR. Press the PROGRAM button, then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time recording_ Now fill in the blanks: Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control.

  • Page 37: Reviewing What You Have Programmed

    Basic Operations (Recording) Enter the end time, half past six, as 06:30. The VCR automatically for you. The screen shows today's Press 5 to switch to SP because recording. Everything is as you want it, so press PROGRAM Insert a videocassette, and power off the VCR.

  • Page 38: Advanced Operations

    Once you have programmed change the batteries. This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the VCR, as long as your TV comes with a remote control. This feature have to juggle two remotes.

  • Page 39: Controlling The Tv

    Advanced Operations Hitachi Zenith Sony Magnavox Sanyo Gold Star 1 Toshiba Gold Star 2 Panasonic Panasonic CHANNEL Mitsubishi CHANNEL 100lENT Sharp 1 LAST CH Sharp 2 DISPLAY Controlling the TV Once programmed, the VCR's remote control is ready to control the TV.

  • Page 40: Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)

    Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) The cable box brings all the advantages hookup can be challenging. approach to installation. You will need RF TV splitters, to try various configurations. each installation will have different Before you begin, take a close look at the back of your TV to see where cables are currently connected.
  • Page 41 Advanced Operartons (Cable Box Hookups_ -;_; Check all the TV and VCR functions. proceed with Option 2. Option 2--All Channels Unscrambled 1. Remove the cable company's your TV. Connect it to the IN FROM ANT lower jack on the back of the VCR. 2.

  • Page 42: Remote Control Of The Cable Converter

    Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) 6. Take the coaxial cable that is still connected output of the VCR. Some Channels Scrambled This setup lets you switch between the two configurations Check all the TV and VCR functions. proceed with Option 4. Option If none of the preceding hookups work, check with your cable company.

  • Page 43: Advanced Operations (Stereo System)

    Advanced Operations (Stereo System) There are several reasons to consider TV and VCR. 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.

  • Page 44: Advanced Operations (Second Vcr)

    With another VCR hooked up, you can copy videotapes get fancy with multimedia programming. model VT-FX611A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCR1. Hookup To hook up a second VCR, you need: A video cord with a single jack on each end, and...

  • Page 45: Advanced Operations (Camcorder)

    Advanced Operations (Camcorder) Copying Tapes From A Camcorder If you would like to copy a video tape shot in your camcorder onto your VCR, here's how to do it. Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to your VCR. (see diagram below) Camcorder to VCR Hookup Illustration * It is not necessary...

  • Page 46: Vcr Care And Servicing

    Consult your VCR dealer for the name of trained service technician Periodic Maintenance Your Hitachi VCR is a precision professional maintenance after a period of normal use. Usually no maintenance other than head cleaning period, unless the VCR is used either heavily or infrequently.

  • Page 47: Vcr Care And Servicing (Problems)

    Operating Temperature: Accessories: batteries * Check your cable company's For more information about how to obtain these accessories, FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized continental United States. For ALASKA Hitachi Regional office. are easily remedied by reviewing controls and settings. The chart on problems that new VCR owners encounter.

  • Page 48: Often Encountered Problems

    VCR Care and Servicing (Problems) Design and specifications Often Encountered Problems Problem No power. Delayed recording does not work. subject to change without Things to Check Power cord plugged in? Program set to the correct channel? Program time and date set correctly? VCR power turned off? Safety tab removed...

  • Page 49: Hitachi Service Hotline

    ("noise") during playback, Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities For the location nearest you, call the Hitachi Service numbers: In the continental U.S.A. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day You must state your zip code when calling...

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