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Hitachi VT-F390A Owner's Manual

Hitachi VT-F390A Owner's Manual

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Video Deck
VT-F390A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
Using these quality features:
VHS hi-fidelity sound in playback
Automatic tape head cleaning
Up to 8 delayed recording programs
Auto tracking for improved picture in playback
Frequency synthesizer quartz tuner
Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV, and cable
converter
On-screen programming guide
Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)
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, Hawaii 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
VHS
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC
3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire,
Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA
Tel. 514-697-9150

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  • Page 1 Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) 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, Hawaii 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA Tel.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOR YOUR SAFETY ...3 Read This First...5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...5 Getting Started...9 Simple Hookups...9 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR ...9 2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use...10 3 Hook Up the Audio/Video Signal ...10 4 Hook Up the RF Signal...11 5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply ...14 6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control ...14 7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch ...14...

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    Care and Servicing (Problems) ...43 Often Encountered Problems ...43 Hitachi Service Hotline...45 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) ...46 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY ...47 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) ...50 = "Must Read" Sections for First Time Operation FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY.
  • Page 4 Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.

  • Page 5: Read This First

    (this page). A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 4). Get to know your VCR by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your business. 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.
  • Page 6 2 Retain Instruction -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -- Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions. 4 Polarized Plug -- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
  • Page 7 from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instructions have been followed.
  • Page 8 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 9: Getting Started

    This sections explains how to hookup the VCR, quick tour of the controls, set up for first-time operation using on-screen menus, and videocassette tapes. Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi VCR. Let's get started. Simple Hookups 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR...

  • Page 10: Decide Which Hookup Method To Use

    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. If you have an external cable or antenna, place the TV and VCR where you have ample cable to hook them up.

  • Page 11: Hook Up The Rf Signal

    If you have no jacks like these on your TV, skip this step and proceed to Step TV with Audio and Video Jacks If you do find all three jacks on your TV, you need to purchase a three-line audio/video cable with bell (RCA) connectors, like this: If you find a video jack and only one audio jack, your TV is probably monaural.
  • Page 12 If you have been watching the TV in your home before getting the VCR, you will already have a round wire attached to your TV. Otherwise, look for a cable connection coming in through the wall from outside. (If you find this connection, remember to call your local cable company to start the service.) 1.
  • Page 13 1. Remove the antenna line from the back of your TV if it is already connected there, or take it from where it comes in on the wall. 2. Considering the three pictures below, determine which adapter you will need to hook it into your VCR. If you have Use this adapter Single 300 ohm flat wire...

  • Page 14: Attach The Tv And Vcr To The Power Supply

    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. 3. Use a second adapter to attach the other end of the 75 ohm connector back into the TV (where you first disconnected the antenna).

  • Page 15: Getting Started (Controls)

    channel in your area. Your basic hookup is now complete. When you're ready to try hooking up a second VCR or a video camera for a complete home entertainment system, see Advanced Operations. Now turn the TV and VCR back around facing you and begin your quick tour of the controls (page 15).

  • Page 16: Remote Control Buttons

    Remote Control Buttons Remote Control Illustration POWER Turns the VCR on and off GUIDE Brings up an on-screen setup and programming guide, the Easy Guide System. DISPLAY Used in on-screen programming and indexing. CLEAR Used in on-screen programming and indexing. VCR/TV Switches between viewing through the VCR and not viewing through the VCR.

  • Page 17: When The Remote Doesn't Work Right

    STOP Stops a videocassette from playing, recording, pausing, rewinding - or anything it is doing. LIGHT Illuminates key function buttons for a few seconds. When the Remote Doesn't Work Right Check out these possibilities: Low Battery If the remote is not working even at close range, try putting in two fresh AA batteries.

  • Page 18: Display Indicators

    Watch for these signs and symbols that let you know that the VCR is responding to your instructions. Meet Your On-Screen Guide Your Hitachi VCR has as a special feature called the Easy Guide System. This feature guides you through simple setup and programming tasks right on the TV screen.

  • Page 19: Getting Started (Initial Setup)

    on the screen will show you where your input is needed. When you want to leave the Easy Guide System, simply press GUIDE several times. This will back you out to the normal TV viewing screen. If you don't press any button for a while, the VCR will switch you back to an earlier screen or to regular TV viewing.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    1 CHANNEL Press 1 to select the type of receiving setup you have: <ANT> Internal or external antenna <CATV1> Ordinary cable <CATV2> Alternate cable (if CATV1 doesn't give you the channels you expect) 2 MOVIE Press 2 to select whether you want prerecorded movies (safety tab removed) to play automatically when loaded, and then rewind, eject and turn off the power when done.

  • Page 21: More About Channel Selections

    digits for the hour and two for the minutes. Then press 1 or 2 for AM or PM, respectively. For example, if it is now 2:15 PM, press 0, 2, 1, and 5 for hours and minutes, and press 2 for PM. Continue pressing buttons to set the date.

  • Page 22: Choosing A Mode For Audio Playback

    or was "off the air" at the time of programming. Or you may change your mind about a channel you removed from memory. To Add or Erase Channels Press GUIDE, then press 4 to bring up the Initial Setup screen. Item 8 lets you add or delete channels.

  • Page 23: Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure

    T-160 160 min. You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed. You 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 24: Tape Storage

    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. It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed.

  • Page 25: To Fine Tune The Picture

    1. Insert the cassette, arrow-side forward, into the slot at the front of the VCR. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. 2. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4) using the number buttons of the TV's remote control.

  • Page 26: Special Playback Effects

    When you are done watching a video, you can rewind the tape automatically or manually. If the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop and automatically rewinds the video cassette. If you press POWER while the tape is rewinding, the power will shut off automatically after the tape has completely rewound.

  • Page 27: To Find Specific Sections On A Tape

    Use the 1 or 4 button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen. After 5 minutes in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and the VCR. To return to playback at a normal speed, press PLAY. To stop the tape, press STOP.
  • Page 28 screen: This indicates that the counter's memory function is engaged. Now when you rewind the tape, it will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter. (Notice it moves just past the marker and then back to it.) Press PLAY to watch the tape from that preselected spot. Press DISPLAY to take the counter display off.

  • Page 29: Basic Operations (Recording)

    If this is the program you were looking for, press PLAY to resume normal playback. If this is not the program you want, don't press anything. After 15 seconds, the VCR will move to the next mark and play a part of that program. The VCR will continue searching until you press STOP or reach the end of the tape.

  • Page 30: Recording Tips

    5. To begin recording, press REC on the remote control or REC/IRT on the VCR. Recording will start unless the cassette is protected with the safety tab. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape to prevent recording over what is there.

  • Page 31: Using The Instant Recording Timer (Irt)

    of each show, then press REC to record the next show. (Pressing Pause during recording does not leave an index mark.) During timed recordings, the VCR automatically inserts an index mark at the beginning of the recording. To Record a Second Audio Program (SAP) Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program - such as in a second language.
  • Page 32 DAILY 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.

  • Page 33: Reviewing What You Have Programmed

    The news comes on channel 8 at 6 0'clock - but you've got a meeting scheduled during that time. Luckily you just purchased this Hitachi VCR. Press GUIDE, press 2, then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time...

  • Page 34: 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 35: Advanced Operations (Remote Control Of Tv)

    If the TV channel still doesn't change after going through all the button combinations listed, it is likely that you will not be able to program this remote control for your TV. TV Brands Press TV and This Number Hitachi Zenith Sony Magnavox Sanyo...

  • Page 36: Controlling The Tv

    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 37 If you don't have a direct video connection - the one using the audio/video cable - make sure the TV channel is set to 3 or 4 when you play back a tape. Consult the cable company or the cable converter manual for assistance in using the VCR with a cable converter.

  • Page 38: Remote Control Of The Cable Converter

    Check all the TV and VCR functions. If you don't get all the functions you want, proceed with Option 3. Option 3--Some Channels Scrambled This hookup requires three coaxial jumpers with connectors, a 1-into-2 splitter, and an A-or-B switch box. 1.

  • Page 39: Advanced Operations (Stereo System)

    Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number Jerrold 1 Jerrold 2 Jerrold 3 Hamlin Zenith Scientific Atlanta Pioneer Philips To operate the cable box once the remote is programmed for it: Press CATV and then the button of the function you want. Press VCR to operate your VCR with the remote again.

  • Page 40: Recording From Your Stereo System

    A three-way cord that has both audio and video jacks Study the back of VCR2 (VT-F390A) 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.

  • Page 41: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder

    Consider VCR1 the recording VCR, and VCR2 (VT-F390A) the play-back VCR. You will play a tape on VCR2 and record it on VCR1. To begin copying: Insert the videotape you wish to record in VCR2. Insert a blank or erasable tape (with the safety tab intact) into VCR1.

  • Page 42: Routine Cleaning

    This dust interferes with the signal being picked up. Your Hitachi VCR automatically cleans the video heads whenever a cassette is loaded or ejected and when a cassette is already inside the VCR when you turn the power off.

  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    * Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. For information about how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office.
  • Page 44 Program time and date set correctly? VCR power turned off? timer. Safety tab removed from safety tab Does not record tab area, or when you press REC the safety tab TV program cannot Loose or inappropriate make be viewed or recorded.

  • Page 45: Hitachi Service Hotline

    Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada. For the location nearest you, call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers: In the continental U.S.A. 7 days a week, 24 hours a day...

  • Page 46: Hitachi Warranty Card (Usa Back)

    1. Owner must provide verification of the date of purchase when requesting Limited Warranty Service. (Dated Sales Receipt Required) 2. All repairs must be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Facility. For information concerning repairs, operation, technical assistance or for...

  • Page 47: Hitachi Warranty Card (Front) Canada Only

    LIMITED TO 90 DAYS FOR LABOR AND TWO YEARS FOR PARTS, THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ABOVE HITACHI SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSS OF PROFIT OR PRODUCT RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN OR MALFUNCTION OR FAILURE OF THIS HITACHI PRODUCT.
  • Page 48 Hitachi warranty given at the time of the purchase. B - Hitachi will make repairs to the product mentioned in this plan, parts and labour charges included, until the expiry date of this plan. C - THIS PROTECTION PLAN WILL BE IN FORCE ONLY AFTER EXPIRATION OF THE NORMAL PURCHASER'S WARRANTY.
  • Page 49 (10) Cleaning the video heads. F - All repair costs must be claimed from Hitachi, at all times, through an authorized Hitachi Service Center. The Plan Owner should never directly pay the authorized Service center unless given special authorization from Hitachi.

  • Page 50: Hitachi Canada Warranty Card (Back)

    Plan. Hitachi, however, reserves the right to refuse any renewal. I - Hitachi reserves the right to cancel the Protection Plan in case of abuse by the owner, in such case, Hitachi will reimburse the owner the portion of the plan cost, based on the period used.
  • Page 51 3. Damage caused by fire, flood, lightning, acts of God, or other events beyond the control of Hitachi. 4. Batteries, tape cassettes, earphones, antennas, accessories and external parts such as cabinet and knobs.
  • Page 52 13. The replacement of the video camera pickup element if the pickup element has been OVER EXPOSED to an intense source of light. 14. Products sold in Canada by any organization other than HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. IMPORTANT: This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, guarantees, or...

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