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- Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Auto Installation System- VT-FX950E(UKN) only plug in all leads and press the OPERATE button. Instruction manual VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT...
- Page 2 Dear Hitachi Customer Congratulations on your choice of a Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). And welcome to our company-wide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment. INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Please read the following instructions carefully Mains supply: AC 230V, 50 Hz only before using this VCR.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS This instruction manual consists of the following four sections. CAUTION: AUTO INSTALLATION SYSTEM - Please ensure that all leads are connected as illustrated as in page 6 and 7, otherwise auto installation will not work. Section-1 Setting Up This section tells you how to set up your Connection ................ - Page 4 FEATURES ® • NTSC Playback • The VIDEO Plus+ programming • Stereo Sound — record and system allows you to programme playback. the VCR for timer recording by ® • Automatic controls for easier simply entering a PlusCode operation. programming number. —...
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Page 5: Setting Up
Section-1 Setting Up Connection Pages 6 — 7 This tells you how to connect your VCR to an aerial, TV, etc. Customer Controls and Remote Operation Pages 8 — 9 This tells you the location and the detailed functions of the switches, buttons, VCR’s display and connection terminals on the VCR. -
Page 6: Connection
CONNECTION Basic Method Aerial AERIAL DECODER/CANAL PLUS Do not connect to AUDIO OUT/ AERIAL the mains supply SORTIE SON ANTENNE socket before connecting all leads, EURO. A/V R/D. L/B. refer to page 10. RF OUT SORTIE To AC outlet AC 230V/50Hz RF OUT Aerial cable TV set... - Page 7 Connecting your VCR to your television using a scart lead Satellite or cable box Aerial AERIAL DECODER/CANAL PLUS Do not connect to AUDIO OUT/ AERIAL the mains supply SORTIE SON ANTENNE socket before connecting all leads, EURO. A/V R/D. L/B. refer to page 10.
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Page 8: Customer Controls
CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls Item No. Function Page Cassette compartment STOP/EJECT button PLAY/STILL button FAST FORWARD button REWIND button REC button PROG (programme up/down) buttons Remote control receiving window OPERATE (Operate/Standby) button Decoder socket AUDIO OUT (L), (R) sockets for —... -
Page 9: Customer Controls And Remote Operation
Remote Control Handset Customer Controls Item No. Function Page Transmission window OPERATE — switch between operate and standby mode TRACKING button PROG (programme up /down ) button 12 These cursor buttons not used. — REW — rewind or search REC — record button MENU —... -
Page 10: Auto Installation Function
AUTO INSTALLATION FUNCTION Auto Install (Plug & Play) function This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date. TV screen Switch on at the mains power supply after completely connecting all leads (as described on pages 6 and 7). The VCR will be in the standby mode at this stage and the VCR display will show "–... - Page 11 Press the PLAY/STILL button. Note: If the VCR displays " " press the STOP button on the remote control or on the VCR. The RF channel data will appear in VCR display. Press the PROG button to change the RF channel to To stop the RF output, press STOP button on remote control or on the VCR again.
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Page 12: Pre-Tuning Of Built-In Tv Tuner
PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER The VCR should display "– –:– –" in it's LCD panel after the main supply is connected. Controls TV Screen Turn on the TV and the VCR, then tune the TV to the video programme number. If you connect the VCR and TV using a 21-pin Scart connector lead, select the 21-pin Scart input of the Press the MENU button. - Page 13 Deleting Unwanted Preset Channels Controls TV Screen Press the MENU button, and then button PROG CH DEC The programme number, station name and 01 BBC1 – 02 BBC2 – channel number will appear in this display. 03 I TV – 04 CH4 –...
- Page 14 (PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER) Fine tuning of the picture of the received channel: Controls TV Screen Press the MENU button, and then button PROG CH DEC BBC1 – BBC2 – I TV – – – – – – – –...
- Page 15 You may do this if you have accidentally deleted a To change the channel number manually channel or particular channel was not found. Controls TV Screen Press the MENU button, and then button PROG CH DEC BBC1 – BBC2 – I TV –...
- Page 16 (PRE-TUNING OF BUILT-IN TV TUNER) To change the programme number. Controls TV Screen Press the MENU button, and then button PROG CH DEC BBC1 – BBC2 – I TV – – – – – – – – 06 – – – – – –...
- Page 17 To preset "satellite or cable box" programme (Refer to page 7 for installation) : Controls TV Screen Press the MENU button, and then button PROG CH DEC BBC1 – BBC2 – I TV – – – – – – – –...
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Page 18: Auto Clock Setting Using Pdc Signal
AUTO CLOCK SETTING USING PDC SIGNAL Setting the clock using a PDC signal (Auto clock set) This function engages when “AUTO clock (on)” is specified on the VCR MODE setting screen. To release this function, specified “AUTO clock — (off)”. To switch auto clock between set on or off;... -
Page 19: Setting The Clock Manually
SETTING THE CLOCK MANUALLY Things to know before starting • Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the • If you press the wrong digit during clock setting, video programme number. press the 0000 button repeatedly until the •... -
Page 20: Cassette Tapes
CASSETTE TAPES Only use video cassettes with the mark in this VCR. Insertion Push the cassette through the door until the VCR mechanism pulls it into the compartment. The VCR automatically turns on and the indicator turns on when the cassette is in place. Removal Press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR or the EJECT button on the remote control handset. -
Page 21: Basic Operation
Section-2 Basic Operations Playback Pages 22 — 25 This tells you how to playback a recorded tape and how to view a scene at variable tape speeds. Recording TV Programmes Pages 26— 28 This tells you how to record a TV programme while viewing the same TV programme or while viewing another TV programme. -
Page 22: Playback
PLAYBACK Start point: Turn the TV set on and select the video programme number. Controls VCR’s Display Insert a cassette. Note: When a cassette with its safety tab snapped off is loaded, playback starts automatically. Press the PLAY button on the remote control unit or PLAY/STILL button on the VCR. - Page 23 Controls VCR’s Display Visual search Press either the REW or F.FWD button during playback. Pictures can be viewed at high speed in either the forward or reverse direction. Press the button again (or press the PLAY button) to return to normal speed playback.
- Page 24 (PLAYBACK) Playing a NTSC tape. Note: NTSC is different picture format, used in North America. If your TV has a PAL 60 system mode, you can play a NTSC tape on the TV. PLAY/STILL Insert a NTSC tape into the VCR and press the PLAY button.
- Page 25 (PLAYBACK) Notes: • If there is a noise bar in the picture during still or slow motion play, press the SLOW button and then press the TRACKING button until the noise is reduced. • To prevent tape damage, the VCR will switch from the still/slow mode to the stop mode after about 1 minute.
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Page 26: Recording Tv Programmes
RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES Start point: Turn the TV set on and select the video programme number. Controls VCR’s Display Insert a cassette. Note: Be sure to check that the safety tab is not missing. If it is removed, the VCR is set to the playback mode automatically. - Page 27 Controls VCR's display To view a programme while recording it You can view a programme while recording it by VIDEO selecting the video programme number on your PROGRAMME NUMBER To record one programme while viewing another You can record one programme while viewing another by selecting the programme you want to view on your TV.
- Page 28 (RECORDING TV PROGRAMMES) Audio to be recorded according to the NICAM broadcast Type of Display on NICAM ( ) or Audio to be recorded broadcasting TV screen (—) display Mono audio Hi-Fi audio track audio (see page 44) track Standard Either Standard Standard...
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Page 29: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING Your TV does not have to be on to make a recording because the VCR records TV programmes without the aid of your TV. It is only used for monitoring. Controls VCR’s Display Make sure that the clock shows the present time correctly. -
Page 30: Programming The Timer
(TIMER RECORDING) Programming the timer This VCR incorporates two programming procedures for timer recording. One is conventional, whereby the TV programme No., start time, stop time, recording date, etc., must be input, and the other is called VIDEO Plus+ whereby up to 9 digits must be input. Programming the timer using VIDEO Plus+ programming system Things to know before starting programming •... - Page 31 Controls TV Screen Notes: • If you change the TV programme number by the above procedure, the TV programme number will be automatically replaced by the new programme number in subsequent programming. • Use of PlusCode numbers. PlusCode numbers only record programmes at the times shown in the TV guide.
- Page 32 (TIMER RECORDING) Controls TV Screen To record on a specified day at the same time T I MER RO each week 19 : 30 20 : 00 Press the button twice. 17 / 05 / 00 WE "WKL" appears on the TV screen. DAY/MONTH/YEAR Note: When the button is pressed again,...
- Page 33 Programming the timer without using VIDEO Plus+ programming system Things to know before starting programming • Always press before a single-digit • Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the programme number, hour and minute etc. video programme number.
- Page 34 (TIMER RECORDING) Controls TV Screen Select the start time. T I MER RO For example, press for 16:00 CH04 (4:00 p.m.). 16 : 00 – – : – – 0:00 for midnight and12:00 for noon Exit 0 0 0 0 MENU Select the stop time.
- Page 35 Controls VCR's Display Now, programming has been completed to record T I MER RO one event. Press the MENU or VIDEO Plus+ button. 16 : 00 18 : 00 OPERATE 17 / 05 / 00 WE DAY/MONTH/YEAR =DLY/WKL Exit 0 0 0 0 MENU The VCR shows the timer programme number for MENU...
- Page 36 (TIMER RECORDING) Recalling and clearing programmes from the VCR’s memory Controls TV screen Turn the VCR and TV on. Be sure that the TV is set to the video programme number. Press the MENU button. The OSD menu appears on the TV screen. 2 AUTO 3 REV I EW CHANNEL...
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Page 37: Prepare Recording Using Satellite Decoder
PREPARE RECORDING USING SATELLITE DECODER "PREPARE - REC" function allows you to easily prepare the VCR to record signals from a satellite/cable decoder, without setting the timer programme. This avoids the necessity of doing timer programming twice. (For the decoder and the VCR). Controls VCR's Display Connect your decoder to L2 (the blue socket... -
Page 38: Additional Operations
Section-3 Additional Operations Special Characteristics Pages 39 — 41 This explains the following additional convenient features: Linear Time Counter; shows the actual elapsed time in hours, minutes, and seconds. Automatic Rewind/Automatic Rewind Shut-Off; automatically rewinds the tape at its end and automatically shuts off at its beginning if the VCR is switched to the standby mode. -
Page 39: Special Characteristics
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS Linear time counter Press the DISP button twice to select the linear time counter display. Every time the button is pressed, it changes the VCR’s display between the clock time display and time counter display. • The counter is reset to 0:00:00 when a tape is ejected. -
Page 40: Tape Finder Function
(SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS) TAPE FINDER function TAPE FINDER function allows you to search for a programme you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape, with the following three functions: • INDEX SEARCH: To locate the beginning of a recorded programme. •... - Page 41 To locate the beginning of a blank section (BLANK SEARCH) This function searches for a non-recorded section of remaining tape, or unused tape, and stops the tape when it locates such a section. Notes: • BLANK SEARCH cannot be operated with a cassette without a safety tab. •...
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Page 42: Menu Features
MENU FEATURES Controls TV Screen Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number. Point the remote control handset at the receiver on the front of the VCR. Press the MENU button. 2 AUTO 3 REV I EW CHANNEL The menu, as illustrated, will appear on the TV... - Page 43 OSD ( ) or (—) Press to change the On-Screen Display setting. =OSD ( ): Whenever you change the mode, the new =AUTO BLUE AUTO mode, programme number, date, time and = N I PROGRAM PLAY tape speed are automatically displayed on –...
- Page 44 (MENU FEATURES) NICAM ( ) or (—) Press to change the NICAM setting. =OSD ( ): Usually select ( ). The VCR discriminates =AUTO BLUE AUTO whether the broadcast is NICAM or not = N I PROGRAM PLAY automatically. – PREPARE REC Exit (—): Select (—) when you do not want to receive...
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Page 45: Editing - Tape Dubbing
EDITING — Tape Dubbing Video equipment for playback To Scart or DECODER socket Recording VCR Controls VCR’s Display Connect the second video equipment to this VCR as shown above. (Refer to the manual of second video equipment for connection) If the playback video source is connected to the Scart socket, the TV must be connected to the RF OUT terminal of this VCR. - Page 46 (EDITING — Tape Dubbing) Controls VCR’s Display Press the REC button on the recording VCR and the play button on the playback VCR. To edit out unwanted material, press the PAUSE button on the recording VCR while it is recording at the appropriate time.
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Page 47: "Satellite Or Cable Box " Decoder Operation
“SATELLITE OR CABLE BOX ” DECODER OPERATION Connect the “Satellite or Cable box” decoder as follows. What is a “Satellite or Cable box” Broadcast? The radio waves are transmitted from the broadcasting station in the same way as with an ordinary TV broadcast in the “Satellite or Cable box”... - Page 48 ("SATELLITE OR CABLE BOX" DECODER OPERATION) To record the "Satellite or Cable box" programme while viewing it 1. Turn the TV and VCR on. 2. Set the TV to the programme number for VCR (video programme number). 3. Press the button labeled AUX on the remote control until ‘L2’ is showing in the VCR display. 4.
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Page 49: Hi-Fi Sound
Hi-Fi SOUND This VCR records sound using the following two formats. Hi-Fi sound Normal (mono) sound FM sound recorded using the rotary audio Records in monoaural using the same format heads. as with a non-Hi-Fi VCR. Therefore, conventional VCRs can be used for playback. Remarkable Specifications of Hi-Fi Sound Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz... -
Page 50: Subsidiary Information
Section-4 Subsidiary Information Problem Guide Page 51 Some problems you will be able to solve easily by checking a few basic items. Please follow this section before you call for help or take your VCR to your dealer. It could save your time and money. User Guide Display Page 52 Maintenance... -
Page 51: Problem Guide
PROBLEM GUIDE Sometimes problems can be solved easily by checking a few basic things. Check below before you call for help or take your unit to your dealer. No power • Check to see if the VCR is plugged into an AC mains socket. Does not respond to remote control handset •... -
Page 52: User Guide Display
USER GUIDE DISPLAY Guide indications in VCR display The following indications appear in the VCR display to tell you the current status of your VCR. Meaning and troubleshooting Indication When it appears When programming the timer • The VCR clock has been set to “– – : – –”. Set the time and programme the timer. -
Page 53: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 1. To maintain the optimum performance of this VCR, regular periodic maintenance is required. Your dealer will advise you further. 2. Maintenance and adjustments may not be carried out by the user. In all cases of difficulty or doubt, consult your dealer. -
Page 54: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Format: VHS PAL Standard Recording: Rotary Two-Head Helical Scan Azimuth Recording Tape Speed: 23.39 mm/sec. — SP, 11.7mm/sec. — LP Tape Width: 12.7 mm Operation Temperature: 5°C to 40°C Video: PAL colour (system I) & CCIR monochrome signals 625 lines Recording Time: 240 min. -
Page 55: Pdc (Programme Delivery Control) Function
PDC (Programme Delivery Control) FUNCTION This VCR incorporates the PDC function. PDC function If the VCR is tuned to a TV station transmitting a PDC signal, the VCR automatically takes any delay, T I MER RO earliness or extension of the programme into 19 : 30 20 : 00 account and can record the specified programme. -
Page 57: Warranty Letter
Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is carried out. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. In all cases of difficulty consult your HITACHI dealer. HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (EUROPE) LTD. -
Page 59: Some Do's And Don'ts
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment. - Page 60 ITEM N.V./ S.A. (INTERNATIONAL TRADE FOR ELECTRONIC MATERIAL & MEDIA N.V. / S.A.) UCO Tower - Bellevue, 17-B-9050 GENT BELGIUM (for BENELUX) Tel: 02 9 230 4801 Fax: 02 9 230 9680 Email: hitachi.item@skynet. be www.hitachi-consumer-eu.com QR32431 © Hitachi, Ltd. 2000 Printed in Malaysia...
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Page 61: Quick Set Up Guide
Before using your Hitachi VCR for the first time, we suggest that you spend a few minutes reading these set-up instructions. Even if you never used a VCR before, you can connect it up and tune it in quickly by following this QUICK SET-UP GUIDE. -
Page 62: Connection
Connection Connect the set and cables as shown below but do not connect the VCR to the mains power supply just yet. Otherwise, the auto installation will not work. Aerial DECODER (Satellite or Cable box) Do not connect to the mains supply socket before connecting all leads, refer to page 3. -
Page 63: Auto Install
Auto Install Auto Install (Plug & Play) function This automatically tunes all broadcast channels, sets the clock and date. To operate proceed as follows; Plug the aerial lead into the VCR. Plug the aerial cable (supplied) from the VCR RF OUT into the TV aerial input. - Page 64 Video TV screen Press the PLAY/STILL button Note: If the VCR display " ", press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control. The RF channel data will appear on the VCR display. Press the PROG button to change the RF channel to "...
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Page 65: Pre-Tuning The Built In Tuner
Pre-Tuning the Built in Tuner Mis-Operation of Auto Install In the case of mis-operation on the Auto Installation, please follow the procedures as shown below. Ensure the VCR is in the operate mode (VCR display is as shown). Make sure TV is set to the VCR programme number. Press the MENU button. -
Page 66: Resetting The Clock
Resetting the Clock You should only need to reset the clock if Auto Set-up did not do this. If the clock has been set , your VCR should now be fully operational and ready for use. Turn the VCR and TV on, then tune the TV to the video programme number.