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HITACHI
VIDEO DECK
VT-MX431A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording
Using these quality features:
• Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System
• Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish
• Infrared remote control
• Real time tape counter
• 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call
• Digital Display
• Auto power on and off system
• Auto counter reset
• Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached
• Direct Button Operation
• 2 Step Picture Search Operation
• Still
• Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)
• Auto Repeat
• Rental Play Mode
• Three different tape speeds (SP/LP/SLP)
• IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
• 1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)
• Auto Return
• Time Search / Quick-Find / Index Search
• Slow Motion
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd.,
Norcross, GA 30093
Tel. 770-279-5600
HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC.
3219 Koapaka Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.
6740 Campobello Road,
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
Tel. 905-821-4545
QR30211 @Hitachi, Ltd. 1998
Printed in China
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  • Page 1 • Time Search / Quick-Find / Index Search • Slow Motion HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 770-279-5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC. 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 Tel.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 2 Precautions ... 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS... 4 LOCATION ... 7 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE... 8 WARNING... 9 POWER SUPPLY ... 10 pg. 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 11 pg.
  • Page 3 REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER ... 65 AUTO REWIND ... 65 CONTROLLING YOUR TV OR CABLE CONVERTER WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE ... 66 REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER ... 67 PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER ... 67 TO OPERATE THE CABLE BOX ONCE THE REMOTE IS PROGRAMMED FOR IT ...

  • Page 4: Precautions

    Precautions Precautions 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. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
  • Page 5 Precautions mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 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.
  • Page 6 Precautions 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.

  • Page 7: Location

    LOCATION LOCATION For safe operation and optimum 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.

  • Page 8: Avoid The Hazards Of Electrical Shock And Fire

    · Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. · If, by accident, water is spilled on your VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.

  • Page 9: Warning

    Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the VCR at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry.

  • Page 10: Power Supply

    WARNING: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the VCR. No other VCR has 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.

  • Page 11: Pg. 5 Table Of Contents

    pg. 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS pg. 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ------------------------------------------------2 PRECAUTIONS-------------------------------------------------------------------4 LOCATION -------------------------------------------------------------------------4 POWER SUPPLY ----------------------------------------------------------------4 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE------4 WARNING --------------------------------------------------------------------------4 FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------------------6 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION -------------------------------7 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS---------------------------8 PREPARATION FOR USE -------------------------------------------------- 10 ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS 10 SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH ---------------------------------------- 13...
  • Page 12 REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER ---------------------------------------------- 28 AUTO REWIND ----------------------------------------------------------------- 28 CONTROLLING YOUR TV OR CABLE CONVERTER WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE ---------------------------- 29 REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER --------------- 29 REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV ----------------------------------------- 30 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE --------------------------------------------- 31...

  • Page 13: Pg. 6 Features

    • Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached (Does not occur when using the timer recording). • Direct Button Operation- When a tape is in the VCR and the power is off, just press the PLAY, REW or F.FWD button on the main unit and it will automatically turn on the VCR and perform the desired function.
  • Page 14 pg. 6 FEATURES time you want to skip. • Quick-Find- Lets you search and confirm the contents of the recorded program(s) using the index mark. • Index search- Lets you Index the start of a recording. • Slow Motion- You can view the video program at a slower than normal playback speed. Slow speed can be controlled by pressing the F.FWD button (faster) or the REW button (slower).

  • Page 15: Video Cassette Tape Information

    · Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place or visa versa. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage of the tape and your VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated.

  • Page 16: Inserting A Cassette

    If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape. INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the center- back of the cassette until it is drawn into the VCR. The VCR will automatically turn on.

  • Page 17: Operating Controls And Functions

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTES: · Some controls are located on both the VCR and on the remote control, some are only located on one, some controls operate certain functions only in one location. See each description for details.
  • Page 18 Press to stabilize the picture in the Still mode when the picture begins to vibrate vertically. 10. REC button- Press for manual recording. IRT button- Press to activates Instant Recording Timer. (only on the VCR) 11. NUMBER buttons- Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording. To select channels from 1 to 9, first press "0"...
  • Page 19 27. AUDIO OUT jack- Connect to the audio input jack of your audio equipment or another VCR. 28. AUDIO IN jack- Connect to the audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR. 29. ANT. IN terminal- Connect to an antenna, Cable system or Satellite system.

  • Page 20: Preparation For Use

    PREPARATION FOR USE PREPARATION FOR USE...

  • Page 21: Antenna/Cable Connections

    2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT. IN (Top jack) of your VCR. 3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT.OUT (Bottom jack) of your VCR. 4 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the UHF/VHF antenna jack of your You can record one channel while viewing another.

  • Page 22: Recording Hint

    3) Set the channel to be recorded on the 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.

  • Page 23: Recording Hint

    3) Set the channel to be recorded on the 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.

  • Page 24: Recording Hint

    8) Set the channel to be viewed on the Box. Note: If you wish to see the VCR menu, view what you are recording or playing a tape with this connection, the "VCR" indicator must be on and the Box channel must match the channel selected on the back of the VCR.

  • Page 25: Setting The Ch3/Ch4 Switch

    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.

  • Page 26: Connecting To Input Jacks

    VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. 3) Connect the audio/video cables to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR. Now connect the other end of the cables to the audio/video output jacks on the source.

  • Page 27: A/V Terminals

    A/V TERMINALS A/V TERMINALS If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the audio/video input jacks on back of your TV. Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better picture and sound quality for tape...

  • Page 28: Installing The Batteries

    INSTALLING THE BATTERIES INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1 ) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow. 2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings.

  • Page 29: Set Up For Use

    CH4). Then the channel you wish to record or view may be selected on the cable box or satellite box. · Follow the steps below once. Repeat it only if there is a power failure or if the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds. (In these cases, the programmed channels are erased.) ·...

  • Page 30: Channel Set Up (Automatic)

    CHANNEL SET UP (Automatic) 1 Plug in the VCR power cord Plug the VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet. The "- - : - -" indicator flashes on the display. 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.

  • Page 31: Pg. 15 Clock Set Up

    , RESET/EXIT, POWER and MENU). · The "PWR." and the "VCR" indicator must appear on the VCR's digital display. · Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

  • Page 32: To Change Clock Setting

    pg. 15 CLOCK SET UP Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "AM" or "PM" (Example: PM) 8 Start the clock Press the RESET/EXIT or F.FWD/ button. Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from 00 when you press the RESET/EXIT or F.FWD/ button.

  • Page 33: To Delete Or Add Channels

    · Use the remote control for this procedure. · The "PWR." and the "VCR" indicator must appear on the VCR's digital display. · Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel the selected on the TV.

  • Page 34: 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. Just select the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4 and also have the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel you selected (CH 3 or CH 4).

  • Page 35: Selecting The Language

    SELECTING THE LANGUAGE If you want to change the language on the TV screen, follow the steps below: Note: This feature WILL NOT change the audio (sound) coming out of the VCR only the screen menu. • Use the remote control for this procedure.

  • Page 36: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK...

  • Page 37: Normal Playback

    Just press the PLAY button on the VCR. Power will automatically turn on and playback will start. (Direct Button Operation) 2B) Using button on the remote control Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR, and then press the PLAY button on the remote control. 3 To stop playback...

  • Page 38: Picture Search

    1) You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing the F.FWD or REW button. (in the SP / LP / SLP modes) 2) Press it again and the VCR will now search in super high speed. (in the LP / SLP modes only)

  • Page 39: Still Picture

    · 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.

  • Page 40: Vertical Hold Control

    VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL In the Pause/Still mode only, when the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing the CHANNEL(CH) button. NOTES: · If the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust vertical hold control on your TV. ·...

  • Page 41: Tracking Adjustment

    CHANNEL button on the VCR until the streaks disappear. To return to the DTR function, stop the tape once and start playback again. · You can reduce the noise lines by pressing the CHANNEL(CH) button in slow mode, too.

  • Page 42: Slow Motion

    You can control the speed by pressing the F.FWD button (faster) or the REW button (slower). Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. NOTE: If it is left in the Slow mode for more than five minutes, the VCR will automatically go into the Stop mode.

  • Page 43: Counter Memory

    Press the STOP button when recording or playback is completed. 5 To activate the Counter Memory Press the REW (or F.FWD) button, the VCR will stop automatically when the counter has returned to approximately 0:00:00. NOTE: The displayed time will not change during blank portions on the tape.

  • Page 44: Special Playback

    · Use the remote control for the following procedure. · The "PWR." and the "VCR" indicator must appear on the VCR's digital display. • Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of...

  • Page 45: Auto Repeat Playback

    If the on-screen menu still remains, press the RESET/EXIT button to exit the menu. · Once you select the Auto Repeat mode, it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR. · The COUNTER MEMORY button does not function if the Auto Repeat mode is set to [ON]. In this case, set the Auto Repeat mode to [OFF].

  • Page 46: Rental Playback

    4 Select "RENTAL" to [ON] Press the F.FWD/ button so that "RENTAL ON" appears. • Once you select the Rental mode, it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR. • To stop playback, press the STOP button.

  • Page 47: Index Search

    • The Index Search mode will be cancelled if the procedures are not activated in 30 seconds. 4 Begin Index Search Press the REW or F.FWD button. The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning of desired program.

  • Page 48: Quick-Find

    This function enables you to search and confirm the contents of the recorded program(s) using the index mark. The VCR begins fast forwarding by selecting this function. When the VCR find the beginning of the program (=the index mark), the VCR begins playback video tape at high speed for 30 seconds.

  • Page 49: Time Search

    • The Time Search mode will be cancelled if the procedures are not activated in 30 seconds. 4 Begin Time Search By pressing the REW or F.FWD button, the VCR will rewind or fast forward to the specified point. The time counts down as the searching progresses.

  • Page 50: Recording

    "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. · The "PWR." and the "VCR" indicator must appear on the VCR's digital display. · Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

  • Page 51: Viewing And Recording The Same Program

    Press the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL (CH) button. NOTE: If you have a cable box or satellite box connected to this VCR, please refer to "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step.

  • Page 52: 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. NOTE: When the VCR is in the Pause mode, you may view the time remaining with marks on the TV screen. Each mark represents one minute.

  • Page 53: Recording One Program And Viewing Another

    To select the channel you want to view at the TV, follow the steps below. NOTE: If you have a cable box or satellite box connected to this VCR, please refer to "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step.

  • Page 54: To Monitor The Progress Of Your Recording

    TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING 1 Select the VCR mode Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control so that the "VCR" indicator appears on the display. 2 Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV.

  • Page 55: Irt (Instant Recording Timer)

    • The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned on or off during IRT. • If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and turn power off.

  • Page 56: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING TIMER RECORDING...

  • Page 57: Automatic Timer Recording

    AUTOMATIC 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:...
  • Page 58 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING 3 Select once, daily, or weekly recording For once recording: Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button. For daily recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every day. (Example: Monday through Sunday) Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button.
  • Page 59 • 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" on page 26 for more information.

  • Page 60: Hints For Timer Recording

    " indicator flashes and timer recording cannot occur. Please inset a recordable tape. · The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned ON or OFF when the VCR is in the timer-record mode. CORRECTING AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM 1) Turn the power on.

  • Page 61: Auto Return

    AUTO RETURN AUTO RETURN If you choose auto return to [AUTO] from the menu, when the timer recordings finish, the VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded programs. Make sure ... If there are any remaining timer programs Once, Daily & Weekly, this function will not occur.

  • Page 62: Copying A Video Tape

    1) Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. 2) Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control on the editing (recording) VCR so that the "VCR" indicator appears on the VCR's digital display.

  • Page 63: On Screen Display

    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, TV screen will change as shown below.

  • Page 64: Digital Display

    3. Cassette indicator- Lights up when there is a tape in the VCR. 4. VCR indicator- Indicates that the VCR is in the VCR position. 5. REC indicator- Lights up when the VCR is in the Recording mode. Flashes when a recording has been paused.

  • Page 65: Special Features

    • The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording or Instant Recording Timer. • When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will rewind to the MO:00:00 and the VCR will go into the Stop mode.

  • Page 66: Controlling Your Tv Or Cable Converter With The Vcr's Remote

    CONTROLLING YOUR TV OR CABLE CONVERTER WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE 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 comes in handy--you don't have to juggle two remotes.

  • Page 67: Remote Control Of The Cable Converter

    REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER If you have a cable converter, you will probably want to program your VCR's remote control so you can easily change channels. The process is the same as for programming the remote to operate your TV.

  • Page 68: Remote Control Of The Tv

    Turn on the TV (any channel is okay). 2 Program the remote control Aim the VCR's remote control at your TV set. Hold down the TV button (not the VCR/TV button) while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart.
  • Page 69 TV by using the number buttons, press the ENTER button after you press the number buttons. It may change channels at the TV. 2 Return to the VCR function mode Press the VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 column to remedy the problem. PROBLEM CORRECTIVE ACTION No power.

  • Page 71: Maintenance

    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. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.

  • Page 72: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Format: Video Signal System: Record/Playback System: Video: 4 heads Tape Speed: (LP), 11. 12mm/sec (SLP) RF Input: UHF/VHF 75 ohm Tuner: cable channels) Type: Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input: AC120V 60Hz Power Consumption: Cabinet Size: (D) 36.0cm (W) x 9.2cm (H) x 23.0cm (D) Weight: 5.51 lbs.

  • Page 73: Cable Channel Designations

    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.

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