Hitachi VTUX-6450A Owner's Manual
Hitachi VTUX-6450A Owner's Manual

Hitachi VTUX-6450A Owner's Manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY
HITACHI
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-UX6450A
Owner's manual
VCR plus+3 Cable box control
Using these quality features:
• The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply
entering a PlusCode* number.
*VCR Plus+C³ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
With the VCR Plus+C³ system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on
your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C³ and VCR Plus+C³ are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
"MOVIE ADVANCE™ is a trademark of SRT, Inc. A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed in association with Arthur
D. Little Enterprises, Inc."
• S-VHS
Quasi playback allows you to playback the tape that is recorded by S-VHS type.
• Super rewind and fast forward.
• Multi-channel TV sound (MTS).
• 8-program/1-year preset recording.
• Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time using a time signal.
• Auto head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning.
• Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized.
• Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy, preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125
cable channels.
• VHS Hi-Fidelity sound in playback.
• Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR
• On-screen programming guide.
• With display, VCR Plus+ can be programmed to record without turning power on.
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS
(AMERICA), INC.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd,
Norcross, GA 30093
Tel. 770-279-5600
QR30692 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1998
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.
6740 Campobello Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
CANADA
Tel. 905-821-4545
Printed in Malaysia
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  • Page 1 VCR plus+3 Cable box control Using these quality features: • The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode* number. *VCR Plus+C³ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SETTING THE CLOCK - AUTOMATIC MODE...25 Auto clock set function ...25 Setting the clock automatically - if your VCR's hooked up to an antenna or cable without a cable box (Hookups [A], [B], [C] or [D]) ...25 SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE WITH CABLE BOX ...26 If your VCR is hooked up to a cable box (Hookups [E], [F] or [G]) ...26...
  • Page 3 EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM ...63 VCR Plus+ setup - Channel setup ...63 Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program (by using TV screen)...64 Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program (by using VCR's display)...67 PROGRAM REVIEW ...69...
  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz 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.
  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - 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 6: Use

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - 9 Attachments – Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features.
  • Page 7: Service

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 7 - SERVICE 17 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring Service – Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.
  • Page 8: Customer Controls

    CUSTOMER CONTROLS CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls Item No. Function Infrared transmitter POWER button EJECT button Cassette compartment STOP button Shuttle ring PLAY/STILL button REC/IRT button CHANNEL (channel up/down) TRACKING buttons Infrared receiver REC indicator AUDIO IN L (MONO), R jacks VIDEO IN jack ANT.
  • Page 9: Remote Control Customer Controls

    Auxiliary (L1/L2) Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied. If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer. Remote Control Cable for connecting this VCR to a TV VCR Customer Controls Item No. Function AUDIO IN (L), (R) jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT.
  • Page 10 AVX button - select Ll or L2 MA SKIP button SKIP button * If you want to operate the VCR with remote control after operating the TV, first press the VCR button, and then press required buttons on the remote control. Page...
  • Page 11: Remote Operation

    REMOTE OPERATION - 11 - REMOTE OPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two "AA" batteries. 1 Push the tab of the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove the cover. Note: When replacing the batteries, remove the old batteries and keep the POWER button depressed for 10 seconds before inserting fresh batteries.
  • Page 12: Operating In The Remote Control

    Operating the VCR: 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR's infrared receiver. Note: You cannot operate the VCR if there is an obstacle (for example, coffee table, sofa, etc) between the VCR and remote control.
  • Page 13: Cassette Tapes

    210 min. 630 min. • To get the best quality picture, record at standard recording speed (SP). • This VCR does not record at the LP speed, but it can play cassette that were recorded at the LP speed. Safety tabs prevent erasure To avoid erasing a recording Break off the safety tab using a screwdriver or similar tool.
  • Page 14: Removal

    CASSETTE TAPES - 14 - Removal Press the EJECT button on the VCR. The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out. • The "Tape-In" indicator turns off. • The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off.
  • Page 15: Basic Antenna Hookup [A]

    Tape Switch the RF Channel 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. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the...
  • Page 16 BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP [A] - 16 - button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area.
  • Page 17: Advanced Antenna Hookup -Av Hookup [B]

    Select Channel Channel Watch to Watch Another Watch Playback AUX or VIDEO of a Tape VCR indicator (Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on and off.) OFF (TV mode) to Watch to Record Select Channel...
  • Page 18: Basic Cable Hookup [C]

    Tape Switch the RF Channel 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. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display.
  • Page 19 BASIC CABLE HOOKUP [C] - 19 - Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area.
  • Page 20: Advanced Cable Hookup -Av Hookup [D]

    Select Channel Channel Watch to Watch Another Watch Playback AUX or VIDEO of a Tape VCR indicator (Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on and off.) OFF (TV mode) to Watch to Record Select Channel...
  • Page 21: Basic Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [E]

    Channel Select Cable Select Channel box output to Watch Channel - 21 - VCR indicator (Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on and off.) OFF (TV mode) ON (VCR mode) ON (VCR mode) ON (VCR mode)
  • Page 22 - 22 - Switch the RF Channel 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. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display.
  • Page 23: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [F]

    Select Channel to Watch Select Channel box output to Watch Channel Select Channel box output to Watch Channel - 23 - VCR indicator (Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on and off.) OFF (TV mode)
  • Page 24: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box And Splitter [G]

    Select Channel box output to Watch Channel Select Cable Select Channel box output to Record Channel - 24 - VCR indicator (Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on and off.) OFF (TV mode) OFF (TV mode)
  • Page 25: Setting The Clock - Automatic Mode

    Tips You'll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR, and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour. When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage, the clock display will read "--:--".
  • Page 26: Setting The Clock -Automatic Mode With Cable Box

    ————————————————— ENGLISH You may view all the on-screen instructions in English or French. When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press the (8) button for French. 3 Press the (3) button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu.
  • Page 27 • Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal, the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically. When the clock is set, the screen changes to a TV picture and the correct time appears in the VCR's display. Notes: •...
  • Page 28: Setting The Clock -Time Zone Setting/Daylight Saving Time Setting

    SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour Note: Turn on the cable box with hookups [E], [F] or [G] before setting. 1 Press the GUIDE button.
  • Page 29 SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING CLOCK SET AUTO SET MODE ATLANTIC TIME ZONE 5 Press the (2) button to set the time. This screen appears to show that the clock is being set. PLEASE WAIT CLOCK IS SETTING Note: If the displayed time drifts from the current time even after steps 1 - 5 have been performed, reset the DST.
  • Page 30: Setting The Clock -Manually

    ————————————————— ENGLISH You may view all the on-screen instructions in English or French. When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press the (8) button for French. 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu.
  • Page 31 07 / 08 / 99 THU 8 Press the GUIDE button. The VCR clock is now set, and should show the correct time of day on the VCR's display. Notes: • The clock uses the 12-hour system. You set it for AM or PM.
  • Page 32 SETTING THE CLOCK -MANUALLY - 32 - • An illogical time (like 13 for the hour or 20 for the month) will not be accepted. • If you press the wrong digit, exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and recall the screen to enter the correct setup.
  • Page 33: Pre-Tuning The Vcr Tuner

    PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER Note: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation. Presetting the received channels without using a cable box (Hookups [A], [B], [C] or [D]) 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR.
  • Page 34: To Add Or Erase Channels

    7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing. Note: Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels (VHF 2 – 13, UHF 14 – 69) and cable channels (CATV 1 – 125). In some areas channels cannot be received when CATV1 is selected. In this case, select CATV2 in the receiving setup.
  • Page 35: Auto Blue Setting

    PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER CHANNEL PRESET CATV1 CH SOURCE CH LIST ADD/ERASE CABLE BOX SETUP 3 Press the (3) button to select ADD/ERASE CHANNEL. ADD / ERASE CHANNEL CHANNEL 02 SELECT CHANNEL ERASE PLAY 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase.
  • Page 36 The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. MENU REVIEW SETUP CHANNEL ————————————————— ENGLISH 3 Press the (2) button to select VCR SETUP. VCR SETUP AUTO BLUE HIFI STEREO AUDIO SETUP 4 Press the (1) button to select AUTO BLUE "ON" or "OFF".
  • Page 37: Cable Box Setup

    (Hookups [E], [F] or [G]). The VCR can be programmed to: • Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus+ delayed recording operation. • Change channels on remote controlled cable boxes with the VCR remote control.
  • Page 38 TUNE IT TO CH 02 OUTPUT CH 7 Turn on your cable box and select channel 2. 8 Using the VCR remote, enter the cable box output channel numbers. For example, press (0)(3) for channel 3. CABLE BOX SETUP TURN ON CABLE BOX AND...
  • Page 39 Pulser 31, 53 11 Press the GUIDE button to enter your cable box brand. The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 to confirm that the correct code was entered. CABLE BOX SETUP OUTPUT CH...
  • Page 40 • Try entering all code numbers (00 - 61). Press the number button to enter another code number. If none of the codes work, press the GUIDE button to quit. The VCR will not control your cable box. However, the output channel of the cable box has been set.
  • Page 41: Playback

    3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape. 4 Press the STOP button to end playback. Note: This VCR can quasi playback the tape that is recorded by S-VHS type. SQPB stand for S-VHS Quasi Playback. When VCR playback by SQPB, the inversion noise will appears on screen in STILL, SLOW and F.ADV mode.
  • Page 42: Rewinding Or Fast Forwarding A Tape At High Speed

    Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment. You can do this with the remote control. Note: To reactivate auto tracking, simply eject the tape and reinsert it into the VCR. 1 Press the TRACKING button when viewing a cassette.
  • Page 43: Special Playback Effects

    • After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. • If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by pressing the SLOW button during playback and then press the TRACKING ( control to minimize the noise bars (see page 31).
  • Page 44: Visual Search

    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 recorded on the linear track.
  • Page 45: Locating The Start Of Movie

    • MOVIE ADVANCE™ can be operated only with cassette recorded in the SP mode and the safety tab removed. • MOVIE ADVANCE™ will not operate with damaged tapes. • The VCR may not be able to locate the starts of specific movies or previews. Locating the start of movie 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).
  • Page 46: Locating The Start Of Preview

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS SEARCHING FOR START OF MOVIE MOVIE IS READY START • When the start of the movie has been located, the screen on the right will appear. 5 Press the PLAY button to start playing. (MA SKIP) Locating the start of preview 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).
  • Page 47 SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS - 47 - GO TO FIRST PREVIEW MA SKIP 4 Press the (2) button to select "GO TO FIRST PREVIEW". • The tape is fast forwarded, and a preview will play automatically. • If you press the MA SKIP button while viewing the preview, the tape is fast forwarded, and the next preview will play automatically.
  • Page 48: Shuttle Control

    SHUTTLE CONTROL - 48 - SHUTTLE CONTROL Using the shuttle ring on the remote control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions – PLAY, PAUSE, SLOW MOTION, and SEARCH – using one convenient ring. How to use the shuttle ring [A] Turn the shuttle ring during playback or still playback (pause).
  • Page 49: Using The "Index" Feature

    • To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press the STOP button. Note: If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end.
  • Page 50: Viewing The On-Screen Display

    Switching between the clock, time counter and time of remaining tape Press the DISPLAY button while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display. On-Screen and VCR Displays Illustration Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock.
  • Page 51: Index With The Time Counter

    1 Press the DISPLAY button two or three times. The counter will appear in the VCR's display. 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape. 3 At the point that you want to go back to, press the CLEAR button.
  • Page 52: Recording A Program

    To re-record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed. Cover the hole with cellophane tape. The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual. 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.
  • Page 53 Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light red. Notes: • Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape.
  • Page 54: Recording A Program -Recording Tips

    56). Notes: • You can check on the recording by pressing VCR/TV again. This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR, and you'll see the program you are recording. • If you're hooked up with an audio/video cable: Switch the TV from AUX or VIDEO mode back to the TV mode, then select the channels you want to watch, as described in Step 2.
  • Page 55: Stereo Vs. Mono Sound

    Stereo vs. mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation, your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen.
  • Page 56: Instant Recording Timer

    • You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC/IRT button. • While you are recording, the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display. • At the end of your recording, the display will read "0:00", recording will stop automatically, and the VCR will turn itself off.
  • Page 57: Delayed Recording

    You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once. Recording is even easier when have set up your channels for the VCR Plus+ system. Learn the basics of delayed recording in this section. Then read about the VCR Plus+ system beginning on page 47.
  • Page 58 DATE – – / – – / – – EXAMPLE: Set the VCR to record "one time", a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 6:30 PM on 7/10/99, at the EP recording speed. 4 Press the (0) and (8) buttons to select channel 8.
  • Page 59 DATE CORRECT – – / – – / – – 7 Enter the end time by pressing (0), (6), (3) and (0) for 6:30. The VCR automatically selects PM for you. ONE TIME PROGRAMMING START 06 : 00PM ONE TIME / DAILY / WEEKLY...
  • Page 60 • 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...
  • Page 61: Using The Vcr Plus+ System For Recording

    These are the VCR Plus+ channel numbers that you will use in the channel setup procedure. 2 Make a list of the VCR Plus+ channel numbers and the channel numbers you are receiving them on. If there are any difference, YOUR channel numbers must be assigned to the corresponding VCR Plus+ number. (See...
  • Page 62 USING THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM FOR RECORDING - 62 - Note in the example that the channel numbers are the same except for 20 (received on channel 8) and 42 (received on channel 38). These two channels must be assigned.
  • Page 63: Easy Delayed Recording With The Vcr Plus+ System

    A small arrow points to a blank "– –" in the CHANNEL column. VCR PLUS+ SETUP VCR+ CH SCROLL Note: If your broadcast channel number is the same as the VCR Plus+ Channel in your TV listing do not enter any number. AUTO CHANNEL SET...
  • Page 64: Using The Vcr Plus+ System To Record A Program (By Using Tv Screen)

    1 Insert a blank or erasable tape. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. • When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically and VCR Plus+ recording won't operate. 2 Press the PROGRAM button.
  • Page 65 ONE TIME / DAILY / WEEKLY DATE 07 / 17 / 99SAT END Note: If you accidentally enter a nonexistent PlusCode number, the VCR gives you an error message that disappears from the screen in about 10 seconds. VCR PLUS+...
  • Page 66 • Don't forget to load a videocassette (With the safety tab still attached) to record on. • If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. Please refer to "Cable Box Setup", on Page 25 in the "First Time Setup"...
  • Page 67: Using The Vcr Plus+ System To Record A Program (By Using Vcr's Display)

    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.
  • Page 68 • Don't forget to load a videocassette (with the safety tab still attached) to record on. • If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. Please refer to "Cable Box Setup", on Page 25 in the "First Time Setup"...
  • Page 69: Program Review

    PROGRAM REVIEW PROGRAM REVIEW 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.
  • Page 70: Programming The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv

    PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled. 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV.
  • Page 71: Programming The Vcr Remote To Control Your Cable Box

    PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR CABLE BOX PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR CABLE BOX The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many cable boxes that are remote controlled. You can easily change channels. 1 Turn on cable box.
  • Page 72: Integrating Your Stereo System With Your Vcr

    • Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system, as shown above. • Make sure that "STEREO" audio is selected from the VCR Set-Up Menu, as shown on Page 42, of "RECORDING OPERATION" Section, "Stereo vs. mono sound".
  • Page 73 INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR - 73 - 4 Press the STOP button or remote control to stop recording.
  • Page 74: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder

    Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to the audio/video jacks on the front of your VCR. 1 Press the AVX button on remote control, to display L2 (line) on the TV display. 2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control. The VCR will go into Record/Pause. PAUSE 3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder.
  • Page 75 COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER - 75 - 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy, press the VCR PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape. • Press the stop button to finish recording.
  • Page 76: Copying From One Vcr To Another Vcr (Dubbing)

    COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING) Hookup If you have two VCRs, you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR. * PURCHASED SEPARATELY To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR-1 so that L1 (line) appears in the display.
  • Page 77: Problem Guide / Maintenance

    Auto Head Cleaning System This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR, to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads.
  • Page 78 PROBLEM GUIDE / MAINTENANCE - 78 - the Auto Head Cleaning System, and may require the video heads to be professionally cleaned by a qualified service dealer.
  • Page 79: Technical Specifications

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 AA batteries *Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories, please call HiTRON, Inc. TOLL FREE at 1-800-995-4500 (in the continental United States). For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office.

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