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Hitachi VT-UX717A Owner's Manual

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HITACHI
Video Deck
VHS
VT-UX717A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
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  • Page 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Video Deck VT-UX717A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Setup for First-Time Operation... 24 Setting the Clock... 24 More about Channel Selections ... 27 Setting up Your VCR for Each Function Using the Menu Screen ... 27 Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback ... 28 Stereo vs. Mono Sound ... 28 Hi-Fi Sound...
  • Page 3 Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus +... 47 About VCR Plus+... 47 Channel Setup ... 47 Basic Operations (VCR Plus+ Recording cont.)... Error! Bookmark not defined. Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program... 49 Basic Operations (VCR Plus+ Recording cont.)... Error! Bookmark not defined.
  • Page 4 Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) Auto clock set feature VCR Plus+* for easy timed recording i Feature not listed in manual. Allows user to enter VCR+ programming without on-screen menu or powering on TV or VCR. How to operate: 1. VCR power needs to be off.
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 5. Press VCR+ button again. 6. The VCR will display the start time in large numbers and the channel to record in small numbers to the right. 7. If you want to add to that, press VCR+ button again.

  • Page 6: 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 unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off unplugged.

  • Page 7: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 7 Power-Cord Protection -- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See example below: EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
  • Page 10 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 the cabinet has been damaged. f.

  • Page 11: Read This First

    Read This First Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. You've chosen the best VCR for you, and we want to help you make the most of your purchase. Please take time to become familiar with this manual and how it is set up.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Be sure your chosen location allows for proper ventilation, stability, and protection from heat and moisture (see Important Safeguards). Place the VCR near your TV but not on top of it. For convenience in using the remote control, locate them no more than three feet apart.

  • Page 13: Getting Started (Hookups Cont.)

    Getting Started (Hookups cont.) Getting Started (Hookups cont.) We will guide you through this process. But first, turn the TV and the VCR around so you are looking at their backs. Note the various input and output receptacles, their shapes, and how they are labeled.
  • Page 14 2. Screw this round wire into the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of your VCR. 3. Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR, slide on either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR.
  • Page 15 TV, indicating a strong signal. Connect the antenna to the adapter, and use the cable extension to go from the adapter to the VCR. Use the supplied 75 ohm cable to connect the VCR to the TV.

  • Page 16: Attach The Tv And Vcr To The Power Supply

    1. Using whichever adapter you have fit your antenna with, attach that connector to the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of the VCR. 2. Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR, connect either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR.
  • Page 17 Getting Started (Hookups cont.) When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel. Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Push the ANT. OUT button on the VCR using the tip of a ballpoint pen, etc.

  • Page 18: Getting Started (Controls)

    VCR. When using the remote, aim the front end toward the VCR and make sure nothing - such as a coffee table or your dog - is blocking the path of the infrared beam.
  • Page 19 Turns the VCR on and off. GUIDE Brings up an on-screen setup and programming guide, the Easy Guide System. VCR/TV Switches between viewing through the VCR and not viewing through the VCR. CLEAR Used in on-screen programming and indexing. DISPLAY Used in on-screen programming and indexing.

  • Page 20: When The Remote Doesn't Work Right

    Objects in the Way There may be objects between the remote and the VCR - for instance, a stack of books on the coffee table, your 2-year old child, the dog. Hold the remote so that it points at the VCR with nothing in the way.

  • Page 21: Vcr Controls

    For normal TV viewing, you do not need to disconnect the VCR. When the TV and VCR are already on, press POWER on the remote control. The VCR will shut off, but the TV will stay on. If you are recording on the VCR but want to watch a different channel on the TV, press the VCR/TV button to switch back and forth between the TV channel and the recording channel.

  • Page 22: Display Indicators

    Meet Your On-Screen Guide Your Hitachi VCR has a special feature called the Easy Guide System. This feature guides you through simple setup and programming tasks right on the TV screen. With the TV and VCR turned on, press GUIDE on the remote control. You will see MENU screen: You may view all the on-screen instructions in English or French.
  • Page 23 (See page 26) 3 CLOCK Press 3 to display the CLOCK SET screen and correct the VCR's clock. (See page 21) 4 CHANNEL Press 4 to display the CHANNEL PRESET screen and preset channels or set the cable or DSS box.

  • Page 24: Getting Started (Initial Setup)

    TV uses cable or antenna input and let it program itself to receive your TV's channels. It's also a good idea to set the clock so you can do timed recording later. With your TV and VCR hooked up, turn them both on and follow these steps using the remote control.
  • Page 25 If "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>" is displayed, press 1 to switch it to "CLOCK SET <AUTO>". 3. Press 2. The following screen appears to show that the clock is being set. Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal, the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically.
  • Page 26 Getting Started (Initial Setup) and back to <AUTO>. <AUTO>: The daylight savings time (D.S.T) is set automatically. <ON>: The time advanced from the Standard Time by one hour is displayed from the first Sunday of April through the last Sunday of October. <OFF>: The Standard Time is displayed throughout the year.

  • Page 27: More About Channel Selections

    The day of the week is set automatically. More about Channel Selections Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69) and 125 cable channels (CATV 1-125). 1. Press GUIDE, then press 4 to bring up the CHANNEL PRESET screen.

  • Page 28: Choosing A Mode For Audio Playback

    To change a setting, press the button that has the same number as that item. This will cycle you through several options. When everything is set up as you want, press GUIDE again to back out of the VCR SETUP screen.

  • Page 29: Hi-Fi Sound

    VCR. Stereo programs are recorded in hi-fi on both the left and right channels and also recorded on the linear track as monaural.

  • Page 30: Getting Started (Video Tapes)

    160 min. 480 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 that were recorded in LP mode. No special setting is required for playback.

  • Page 31: Tape Storage

    Getting Started (Video Tapes) Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. You will feel the VCR take it in. When the cassette is all the way in, the VCR powers up automatically and a TAPE-IN indicator shows on the display.

  • Page 32: Basic Operations (Playback)

    Practice starting and stopping a video you've rented - play it through, see how it automatically rewinds. Get a blank tape and try recording a TV show. Then you'll know how to use the VCR when you need to--or where in the manual to find the instructions you forgot. Let's go!

  • Page 33: Rewinding The Tape

    After 1 minute in PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. If noise bars appear on the TV screen during PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to SLOW mode by using the SHUTTLE dial and then press the CHANNEL up or down button to minimize the noise bars.

  • Page 34: Viewing The On-Screen Display

    If noise bars appear on the TV screen during SLOW/STILL mode, first set the VCR to SLOW mode and then press the CHANNEL up or down button to minimize the noise bars. The noise bars are then eliminated automatically in the STILL mode.

  • Page 35: To Find Specific Sections On A Tape

    The time counter keeps track of how many hours, minutes and seconds the tape has run. Press DISPLAY. The time counter will appear on the TV screen and in the VCR's display. The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape.
  • Page 36 When you find the program you want and press PLAY, the VCR returns to PLAY mode. To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press STOP. If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end.

  • Page 37: Basic Operations (Recording)

    To view what you are recording, press VCR/TV so that the VCR is selected - the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR's display. You'll want to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you're recording what you think you are.

  • Page 38: Using The Instant Recording Timer (Irt)

    The VCR will stop recording. Press PAUSE again to continue recording when you see the commercial is over. If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape.

  • Page 39: Cable With A Cable Box Or Cable With A Cable Box And Splitter Setup

    SETUP tells the VCR how to record or to view programs from the cable box. If your cable box can be controlled by a remote, the VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record or to view. Before you begin, you need to know the output channel number for you cable box.
  • Page 40 8. Enter your cable box type from the chart on page 43 by pressing two numbers. 9. Press GUIDE to enter your cable box type. The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 when you enter the correct code for your cable box.

  • Page 41: Setup For Dss ® * Broadcasts

    Setup for DSS ® * Broadcasts Connect a DSS ® box to your VCR, and you can record and play back DSS ® broadcasts. * DSS ® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp.
  • Page 42 01, 02 Sony 8. Press GUIDE to enter your DSS box type. The VCR will change the DSS box from channel 100 to channel 999 when you enter the correct code for your DSS box. 9. DSS box tuned to channel 999: Press number 1 on the remote. Your DSS box and VCR are now set for DSS program recording.

  • Page 43: Setting The Vcr To Record Later

    Records a show at the same time every day of the week, Monday through Friday. WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week. Your VCR can record up to 8 programs at different days and times, or up to 8 programs on the same day. Before You Begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording: Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time.
  • Page 44 If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin.
  • Page 45 Basic Operations (Recording) If using a DSS box which can be controlled by the VCR, turn on the DSS box before the time the recording is to begin. If using a DSS box which cannot be controlled by the VCR, select LINE1 in the CH column, not a channel to be recorded, then turn on the DSS box before the time the recording is to begin and tune the DSS box to the channel which you want to record .

  • Page 46: Reviewing What You Have Programmed

    If the overlapping programs start at the same time, the VCR records in order that they were programmed. If the shows are all scheduled to start at 7 AM, the VCR starts with the first program at 7 AM, and switches to what remains of the second program when the first program is done recording, and so on.

  • Page 47: Basic Operations (Vcr Plus + Recording)

    Here's a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCodes next to each program. To get ready to record with VCR Plus+ you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channels to the VCR Plus+ channel codes already stored in your VCR's memory. This is called channel setup, and you do it using the on-screen Easy Guide System.
  • Page 48 VCR Plus+ numbers. Cable (No Cable Box) This is the channel setup to use if your VCR is hooked up directly to cable without a cable box. Compare your local TV channel listing to your cable company's channel directory to find...

  • Page 49: Using Vcr Plus+ To Record A Program

    3. A small arrow points to a blank "--" in the CHANNEL column. If your broadcast channel number is the same as the VCR Plus+ channel in your TV listing, do not enter any number. Press CHANNEL up or down to position a nonmatching station next to the arrow.
  • Page 50 If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin.
  • Page 51 Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) After entering a VCR Plus+ number, check the information displayed with the "PROGRAM REVIEW", if there is (are) any unnecessary program(s), please cancel. (page 50)

  • Page 52: Basic Operations (Tape Navigation)

    5. To clear tape data: See the "DELETE TAPE NO. DATA" option on page 65. You cannot erase the data of the tape loaded in the VCR. Eject the tape before performing the procedure to erase its data. 6. When you do not want to store a program title in memory: See the "AUTO TITLE <ON/OFF>"...
  • Page 53 The recording data may not appear even with a tape recorded by this VCR. In this case, perform the following: A, Rewind the tape to the beginning and press the MENU button. B, Rewind or fast forward the tape to the section which was recorded by this VCR, then press MENU. Interpreting the Directory Tape No.:...

  • Page 54: Basic Operations (Tape Navigation Cont.)

    2. Turn the TV on and select the video channel (3 or 4). 3. Make sure that the green MENU button indicator on the VCR lights. 4. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the VCR. The directory will appear. 5. Press the select For example, select 2.

  • Page 55: Basic Operations (Tape Navigation Cont.)

    When you press the power button after selecting a program you want to view or a blank section of a tape in step 5, the start of the program or blank section is located, the VCR stops automatically and then turns off.

  • Page 56: Basic Operations (Tape Navigation Cont.)

    TAPE DATA <ON>/<OFF> When you do not want to use the Tape Navigation feature, specify TAPE DATA <OFF> in the menu as follows. If a cassette is in the VCR, eject it before performing the following: 1. Press GUIDE, then press 5.
  • Page 57 When you want to delete unnecessary tape data or the tape data memory becomes so full that deletion of some tape data is crucial, use this option as follows. You cannot erase the data of the tape loaded in the VCR. Eject the tape before performing the following: 1.
  • Page 58 Basic Operations (Tape Navigation) If you want to delete other tape data continuously, perform Steps 3 - 5. 6. Press GUIDE after you have finished deleting. DISPLAY TAPE NO. DATA When you want to review the stored tape data, use this option as follows. 1.
  • Page 59 Example 1 If you record program D on the tape where programs A and B were recorded using Tape Navigation for the same duration of time as program A: below, REM flashes in the VCR's display. loaded, the following screens will...

  • Page 60: Displaying Captions

    To Display Captions: Viewing a TV Program 1. Turn the VCR on. 2. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up to a direct audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.
  • Page 61 To Display Captions: Viewing Tape Playback 1. Turn the VCR on. 2. Insert a tape with a closed caption signal into the VCR. 3. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up to a direct audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.

  • Page 62: Advanced Operations

    Once you have programmed the remote, you won't have to do it again until you change the batteries. This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as 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 63: Controlling The Tv

    Sharp 2 DISPLAY Controlling the TV Once programmed, the VCR's remote control is ready to control the TV. First press TV to change to the TV function mode, then press the button of the TV function that you want. For example, press TV and the CHANNEL up arrow, and the TV station will change to the next higher station.

  • Page 64: Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)

    Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories. 1. Push the ANT. OUT button to display RF-3 or RF-4 (See page 14). You will tune the TV to this channel and use the VCR/TV button to watch the VCR. 2. Connect as shown.

  • Page 65: Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups Cont.)

    This connection requires additional accessories which are not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR.

  • Page 66: Advanced Operations (Stereo System)

    Integrating Your Stereo System There are several reasons to consider hooking up your stereo system with your 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.

  • Page 67: Advanced Operations (Second Vcr)

    A three-way cord that has both audio and video jacks Study the back of VCR2 (VT-UX717A) to find the three color-coded jacks that are labeled IN. The yellow jack is for video, red and white are for audio. Locate similar jacks on VCR1. Then, with the power off: Connect VIDEO OUT on VCR2 to the yellow VIDEO IN on VCR1.
  • Page 68 Advanced Operations (Second VCR)

  • Page 69: Advanced Operations (Audio Dubbing)

    Advanced Operations (Audio Dubbing) Advanced Operations (Audio Dubbing) To begin dubbing First connect the audio source to the audio input jacks on the front of your VT-UX717A. (See page 82) Be sure that the record safety tab is not missing.

  • Page 70: Advanced Operations (Video Dubbing)

    Hi-Fi tracks. To begin dubbing First connect the video source (camcorder, VCR, etc.) to the input jacks on the front of your VT-UX717A. (See example above) Press the AVX button (located on the remote control) to select L2 (Line 2) which appears in the VCR's channel display.

  • Page 71: Advanced Operations (Synchro Edit)

    This lets you use a single set of control to govern both VCRs. We assume that RECORDING VCR is your model VT-UX717A. The other VCR must be a Hitachi and must have a jack labeled EDIT. This is the PLAYBACK VCR.

  • Page 72: 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 Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to your VCR. (see diagram below) Camcorder to VCR Hookup Illustration * It is not necessary to connect the S-VIDEO jack.

  • Page 73: Vcr Care And Servicing

    VCR Care and Servicing VCR Care and Servicing The VCR is fairly self-servicing, but you'll want to keep an eye on a few things as you go. In addition, you may sometimes have troubles with your VCR. We offer some suggestions for care to prevent problems, ways to troubleshoot, and places to contact when you cannot solve the problems yourself.

  • Page 74: Care And Servicing (Problems)

    VCR owners encounter. Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself Do not remove the cover or the back of the VCR - this will void the warranty and endanger your safety. The exposed uninsulated voltage in this unit may be high enough to cause electrical shock.

  • Page 75: Hitachi Service Hotline

    Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada. For the location nearest to you, call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers: In the Continental U.S.A. You must state your zip code when calling...

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