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Hitachi VTMX110EUK Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Videorecorder VTMX110EUK Operating instructions...

  • Page 2: The Remote Control

    & IN BRIEF The remote control Pause/Stop: To stop the tape, except during TIMER-recording TV monitor: To switch between TV reception VTR/TV Select: To select the next line or programme number and VCR playback Select: Cursor left STANDBY m Switch on or off: Switching device on/off, cancelling function, Cancelling programmed Store/Confirm: To store or confirm entry recordings (TIMER)
  • Page 3 & Front of the device Back of the set Mains socket: To connect the mains cable Switch on or off: To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) EXT.2 AV. 2 Scart socket 2: To connect a satellite receiver, decoder, video recorder, etc. (programme number ' VCR/TV TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and VCR playback EXT.1...

  • Page 4: Important Notes Regarding Operation

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HITACHI VT-MX110EUK Thank you for buying a HITACHI video recorder. The Make sure that children do not place any foreign objects within VT-MX110EUK is one of the most sophisticated and the openings or ventilation slots. easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Connecting the video recorder ....8. Other functions ......Important information for customers in Great Britain .

  • Page 6: Connecting The Video Recorder

    1. Connecting the video recorder 1 Take the remote control and the enclosed batteries (2 Important information for customers batteries). in Great Britain 2 Open the remote control's battery compartment and place the batteries in it as shown in the picture and close the This set is fitted with an approved moulded 13 amp plug.

  • Page 7: Connecting With A Scart Cable And 'Easy Link

    My TV set has several scart sockets. Which one should Connecting with a scart cable and I use? 'Easy Link' Please see the operating instructions of your TV set to find out which socket supports 'Easy Link'. 5 Switch on the TV set. 6 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains Your video recorder can exchange information with your TV socket...

  • Page 8: Connecting With A Scart Cable Without 'Easy Link

    5 Insert one end of the supplied mains cable into the mains Connecting with a scart cable socket at the back of the video recorder and the without 'Easy Link' other end into the wall socket. Have the following cables ready: an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied), a scart cable (3).

  • Page 9: Connecting Without A Scart Cable

    Connecting without a scart cable operating instructions. Have the following cables ready: Important: For a Hitachi TV use programme 0 an aerial cable (1, supplied), a mains cable (2, supplied). 6 Select this programme number and manually start the TV's channel search as if you wanted to save a new TV channel until the 'test image' appears.

  • Page 10: Installing Your Video Recorder

    2. Installing your video recorder Satellite receiver Initial installation If you are connecting a satellite receiver, please read the section 'Using the satellite receiver'. This chapter shows you how to start the initial installation. The Decoder video recorder automatically seeks out and stores all available If you are connecting a decoder, you must install it as TV channels.

  • Page 11: Manual Tv Channel Search

    7 Confirm with What is hidden behind the settings? 'NO': Display/Entry of channels 8 End with the button MENU 'YES': Display/Entry of special channels What is a special channel? BBC1 TV channels are transmitted in certain pre-defined frequency ranges. These ranges are divided into channels. A specific frequency/channel is assigned to each TV station.

  • Page 12: Sorting Tv Channels Automatically (Follow Tv)

    'NOTV' will appear in the display. The video recorder is Sorting TV channels automatically not receiving a video signal from the TV set. (Follow TV) * Check the plug on the scart cable. * Check your TV's operating instructions to see which scart When the automatic channel search function is activated, the socket is used for video signals.

  • Page 13: Automatic Tv Channel Search (Autoinstall)

    Automatic TV channel search Sorting and clearing TV channels (Autoinstall) manually After you have performed the automatic channel search you During installation, all available TV channels are searched for may not agree with the sequence in which the individual TV and saved.

  • Page 14: Setting The Time And Date

    The main menu will appear on the screen * After you have confirmed the last channel that can be sorted, you will automatically return to the main menu since no more TV channels can be assigned. 0 To assign other TV channels to a programme number, repeat steps 7to 9.

  • Page 15: Important Notes For Operation

    3. Important notes for operation Switching on Navigation in the screen menu You can switch on the video recorder with the STANDBY m button, the number buttons or by You can check/change many functions and settings of your putting in a cassette. video recorder via the screen menu.

  • Page 16: The Symbols On Your Video Recorder Display

    The symbols on your video recorder display Display of programme number of the TV channel / tape position / channel name / function. Tape position in seconds. These symbols can light up on your video recorder display: This is where the current operating mode is shown as a symbol.

  • Page 17: Playback

    4. Playback Do I need to change the playback speed when playing Playing cassettes back LP recordings? For playback, the correct recording speed 'SP' will You can use this video recorder to play back recorded VHS automatically be selected. For more information, please video cassettes.

  • Page 18: Searching For A Tape Position With Picture (Scanning)

    tape. In addition, when you put in a cassette the video Searching for tape position without recorder must first calculate the time played. Therefore, '-:--' picture (forward wind and rewind) appears first and only after the tape has been running for a few seconds will the correct playing time be shown.

  • Page 19: Tape Finder

    Tape Finder Automatic search for a tape position (index search) Every time a tape is recorded an index marking is written on the tape. This marking can be compared with a bookmark. These marked positions can be found again quickly and easily later by pressing a button.

  • Page 20: Eliminating Picture Interference

    5. Eliminating picture interference Optimising tracking This video recorder has an automatic tracking function. In order for the video heads to optimally read the video track of the newly inserted video cassette, the tape speed is slightly corrected automatically. In some cases however, interference will still occur. The following section will explain how to manually adjust the tracking settings.

  • Page 21: Manual Recording

    6. Manual recording General information Recording with automatic switch-off (OTR One-Touch-Recording) Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). 1 Insert a cassette. If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the 2 Use P- = to select the programme number...

  • Page 22: Lining Up Recordings (Assemble Cut)

    1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme Lining up recordings (assemble cut) number for the video recorder. 2 Press on the remote control. The main menu will MENU When you add a further recording to a cassette, which already appear.

  • Page 23: Switching 'Direct Record' On Or Off

    How does Direct Record work? The video recorder compares the TV channel selected on the TV set with its stored TV channels via the scart cable. If the same TV channel is found, it switches the video recorder to the corresponding programme number and starts recording.

  • Page 24: Programming A Recording (Timer)

    7. Programming a recording (TIMER) 3 Enter the entire PlusCode number. This number is up to 9 General information digits long and can be found next to the start time of the TV programme in your TV listings magazine. Use programming a recording (TIMER) to automatically start e.g.

  • Page 25: Problems And Solutions For Programmed Recordings

    5 The decoded data appears after confirmation. You can go Programming a recording back to change the data. Select the corresponding input (without VIDEO Plus+) field using . Change the data with P- = or with the number buttons 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme Switching on 'VPS/PDC' in the 'START' input field number for the video recorder.

  • Page 26: Problem Solving For Programmed Recordings

    Problem solving for programmed How to check, change or delete a recordings programmed recording (TIMER) 1 Switch on the TV set. If required, select the programme The video recorder does not react number for the video recorder. * While a programmed recording is being made, you cannot operate your video recorder manually.

  • Page 27: Other Functions

    8. Other functions Changing the video (colour) system Child lock If you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape, You can prevent unauthorised use of your video recorder with the automatic video (colour) system switch-over may lead to this function.

  • Page 28: Switching The On-Screen Display (Osd) Off Or On

    Switching the on-screen display Switch off the clock display (OSD) off or on To save energy, you can switch off the clock display on the video recorder. Programmed (TIMER) recordings will still take Along with the on screen menu, the OSD (On Screen Display) place.

  • Page 29: Continuous Playback

    Continuous playback Automatic switch-off This function can be used to play a cassette over and over If you haven't used the video recorder for a few minutes in again. When the end of the cassette is reached, the video certain modes (e.g.: STOP), it will switch to standby recorder will rewind and start from the beginning again.

  • Page 30: Suppressing Interference

    9. Suppressing interference 6 Confirm with Optimising the modulator 'STORED' will appear briefly on the screen. Optimising the modulator is now complete. In some reception locations it is possible that a TV channel will be sent on the same or similar frequency as the video recorder.

  • Page 31: Before You Call An Engineer

    10. Before you call an engineer If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this * Please read chapter 'Eliminating picture interference'. video recorder, it may be caused by the following reasons. No recording possible: Your video recorder does not respond to any button * The TV channel you want to record is not stored or you being pressed: selected the wrong programme number: check TV channels...
  • Page 32 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 33 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Email: csgswe@hitachi-eu.com Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: customerservice.italy@hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker...

  • Page 34: Quick Set Up Guide

    Hitachi video recorder VT-MX110E UK How to connect your video recorder Dear Hitachi Customer, Congratulations on your choice of a Hitachi video recorder. Welcome to our company-wide commit- ment to your complete statisfaction and viewing enjoyment. Before using your Hitachi video recorder for the first time, we suggest that you spend a few minutes reading these setup instructions.
  • Page 35 Tuning your TV to your video recorder Initial Installation Insert the small plug of the mains cable into the mains The video recorder will search for all TV channels. socket at the back of the video recorder. Insert the It stores TV channels found in the following sequence: BBC 1, other end of the mains cable into the wall socket.
  • Page 36 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Email: csgswe@hitachi-eu.com Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: customerservice.italy@hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker...

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