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Video Deck
VT-M190A/VT-M291A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
Using These quality features:
Auto Power On and Off System
Automatic Rewind
Auto Repeat
Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)
Three Different Record/Playback Speeds
Automatic Playback Speed Selection
1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)
IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
Rental Play Mode
2 Step Picture Search Operation
Still
181 Channel Capability PLL Frequency Synthesizer Tuner with Direct Station Call
Infrared Remote Control
Real Time Tape Counter
Direct Button Operation
On-Screen-Programming
Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish
HITACHI HOME
ELECTRONICS
(AMERICA) INC.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30093
Tel. 404-279-5600
.
©
QR1322
Hitachi, Ltd. 1995
VHS
HITACHI SALES
CORPORATION OF
HAWAII, INC.
3219 Koapaka Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
Printed in Hong Kong
HITACHI (HSC)
CANADA
3300 Trans Canada Hwy.
Point Claire, Quebec
H9R 1B1, CANADA
Tel. 514-697-9150
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  • Page 1 Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA) INC. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 404-279-5600 © QR1322 Hitachi, Ltd. 1995 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC. 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621 Printed in Hong Kong HITACHI (HSC) CANADA 3300 Trans Canada Hwy.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 5 PRECAUTIONS ... 9 LOCATION ... 9 FEATURES... 11 MEMO ... 13 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ... 14 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION... 16 HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL ... 16 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ... 17 ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ... 19 COMBINATION VHF/UHF ANTENNA ...
  • Page 3 SERVICING... 76 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ... 77 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE... 77 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Front)... 84 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) ... 85 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY... 87 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) ... 89 WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS...
  • Page 4 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

  • Page 5: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 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 manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchased from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.

  • Page 9: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation.
  • Page 10 PRECAUTIONS WARNING : Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. do not use the VCR until its inside is dry. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN...

  • Page 11: Features

    FEATURES FEATURES Auto Power On and Off System- Automatically turns the VCR on as you insert the cassette, and turns off after auto-rewind, ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached. Automatic Rewind-Automatically rewinds at the end of the tape except during timer recording. Auto Repeat-Lets you set the VCR to automatically repeat a tape when it reaches the end.
  • Page 12 FEATURES tape counter position "0:00:00". Direct Button Operation-When a tape is in the VCR and the power is off, just pressing PLAY, REW or F.FWD button on the main unit will automatically turn on the VCR and playback, rewinding or fast-forwarding will start immediately. On-Screen Programming-All operating and programming functions appear on your TV screen.

  • Page 13: Memo

    MEMO MEMO...

  • Page 14: Operating Controls And Functions

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 1 Cassette Compartment 2 REW button-Press to rewind the tape, or to view video in reverse direction at a faster than normal speed. Press PLAY button to return VCR to normal playback speed. 3 PLAY button-Press to begin playback of a tape.
  • Page 15 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 13 Power cord-Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz). 14 AUDIO OUT jack-For connection to the audio in jack of your audio equipment or another VCR. 15 AUDIO IN jack-For connection to the audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR.

  • Page 16: Remote Control Operation

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION You can operate most of your VCR's functions from the Remote Control (included). The buttons on the Remote Control have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the VCR. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL See Remote Control Diagram.

  • Page 17: Installing The Batteries

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION 12 PAUSE button-Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback. 13 F.FWD button-Press to rapidly advance the tape or to view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search) 14 CH button-Press to select desired channel by using either (up) or (down) button.
  • Page 18 REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings. Replace the cover.

  • Page 19: Antenna/Cable System Connections

    ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections, see the following drawings. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons. (You may need additional accessories which are not supplied).

  • Page 20: Separate Vhf (75-Ohm) / Uhf (300-Ohm) Antenna

    ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

  • Page 21: Using A/V Jacks With Tv/Monitor (Optional)

    ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS See Indoor Antenna Diagram. NOTE: The connection of an indoor antenna to a VCR may not always give acceptable TV Reception. USING A/V JACKS WITH TV/MONITOR (OPTIONAL) If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the audio/video input jacks on back of your TV.
  • Page 22 ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS 6. Begin playback of the tape in the source (playing) VCR. NOTE: For best results during dubbing, use the VCR's front panel controls whenever possible. The remote control might affect the playback VCR's operation. Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-type connectors. Standard audio cables are not recommended.

  • Page 23: To Monitor The Recording

    ANTENNA/CABLE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS TO MONITOR THE RECORDING 1. Turn on the TV, and set it to the same output channel as the editing VCR channel 3 or 4. 2. Press VCR/TV button on the editing VCR so that VCR appears on the display. USING A CABLE CONVERTER BOX If your cable service supplies you with a cable converter box, you can use the basic connection shown below.

  • Page 24: Controlling Vcr Input & Output

    CONTROLLING VCR INPUT & OUTPUT CONTROLLING VCR INPUT & OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT CHANNEL SETTING (BACK OF VCR) When the VCR is in the Playback mode, or when the VCR/TV button is in the VCR position, you TV will receive the signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4. Set the 3CH/4CH selector switch to the station that is not used for normal broadcasts in your area;...

  • Page 25: Channel Memory Programming (Without A Cable Box)

    CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a CABLE BOX. You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. See page 31 for channel designations.
  • Page 26 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR" appears on the display. "LANGUAGE SELECT" appears on the TV screen.
  • Page 27 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) Select 1(ENGLISH) or 2(ESPAÑOL=SPANISH) with number buttons. Press SELECT or MENU button on the remote control so that "TUNER SET UP" appears on the TV screen. Press SELECT button once. The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area.

  • Page 28: To Preset Channel Memory Again

    CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) To preset channel memory again 1 Turn on the VCR. 2 Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH3 or 4) 3 Press VCR/TV button so that "VCR"...

  • Page 29: Deleting Preset Channels

    CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) DELETING PRESET CHANNELS Press MENU button on the remote control. Select item 3 (INITIALIZE) with number buttons. Select item 1 (CHANNEL SET UP) with number buttons. Select item 3 (ADD/DELETE CH) with number buttons.
  • Page 30 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) Enter the desired channel using the number buttons. The channel flashes. You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (02, 03, 04 and so on). Press ADD/DELETE button so that "DELETE" flashes on the display. The channel is deleted from the VCR.

  • Page 31: Adding Preset Channels

    CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) ADDING PRESET CHANNELS Press MENU button on the remote control. Select item 3 (INITIALIZE) with number buttons. Select item 1 (CHANNEL SET UP) with number buttons. Select item 3 (ADD/DELETE CH) with number buttons. Enter the desired channel using the number buttons.
  • Page 32 CHANNEL MEMORY PROGRAMMING (Without a Cable Box) For next channel you wish to add, select that channel and follow step [5]. If you press ADD/DELETE button again, the channel is deleted again. Press MENU button. The TV screen returns to TV mode. To check the channel(s) that has been added, press CH button.

  • Page 33: Setting The Clock

    SETTING THE CLOCK SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source. VCR Power must be on. Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR.
  • Page 34 SETTING THE CLOCK Select item 2 (SETTING CLOCK) with number buttons. The MONTH digits flash. Enter your desired MONTH with number buttons. Enter your desired DAY with number buttons. Enter your desired YEAR with number buttons. The day of the week will change automatically. Enter your desired HOUR with number buttons.
  • Page 35 SETTING THE CLOCK Enter your desired MINUTE with number buttons. Select AM(1) or PM(2) with number buttons. Press ADD/DELETE button to go back one step from current step during steps [4] to [9]. Press MENU or SELECT button to start the clock. Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting at 00 when you press them.

  • Page 36: To Change The Clock Setting

    SETTING THE CLOCK TO CHANGE THE CLOCK SETTING If you want to change the clock, 1 Turn on the VCR and the TV. 2 Set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR.

  • Page 37: To Change The Language

    TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE VCR Power must be on. Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR.(CH3 or 4). Press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR" appears on the display. You must use remote control for this procedure.
  • Page 38 TO CHANGE THE LANGUAGE Select 1 (ENGLISH) or 2 (ESPAÑOL = SPANISH) with number buttons. Press MENU button. The TV screen returns to TV mode.

  • Page 39: Viewing And Recording The Same Program

    VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM VCR Power must be on. Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (Channel 3 or 4.) Press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR"...

  • Page 40: To Delete Scenes During Recording

    VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM Press REC button. The red " " indicator lights on the display. TO DELETE SCENES DURING RECORDING Press PAUSE button. Note: If you do not press PAUSE button again within five minutes, VCR will automatically return to stop mode.
  • Page 41 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM Press PAUSE or REC button to resume recording. Press STOP button when recording is completed.

  • Page 42: Recording One Program While Viewing Another

    RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER. RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER. You can record one program while viewing another. To start recording, follow steps [1] to [4] under "VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM" on page 20. If you set the TV to 3 or 4 channel, press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR"...
  • Page 43 RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER. If you connect VCR to TV using AV cord, set your TV to the VCR mode using VCR/TV button of your TV.

  • Page 44: Automatic Timer Recording

    AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set seven events to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. VCR Power must be turned on. Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR.
  • Page 45 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Select item 1 (TIMER PROGRAMMING) with the number buttons.
  • Page 46 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Select your desired program number with the number buttons. (Example: PROGRAM Press SELECT button on the remote control. Select item 1 (ONCE) with number buttons. The CHANNEL digits flash. Enter your desired CHANNEL with number buttons.
  • Page 47 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING...
  • Page 48 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Enter your desired HOUR with number buttons. Enter your desired MINUTE with number buttons. Select AM(1) or PM(2) with number buttons. Repeat steps [8] - [10] to set the end time.
  • Page 49 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Select your desired recording speed SP (1), LP (2), SLP (3) with number buttons.
  • Page 50 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Enter your desired MONTH with number buttons. Enter your desired DAY with number buttons. Press MENU button. Program 1 is now completed. To set another program, repeat steps [2] - [15] starting on page 21. Press POWER button. The " programmed events are displayed with current time.

  • Page 51: Daily Program (Monday ~ Sunday)

    AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING See Timer Program Diagram 1 If you programmed as per the above illustration the timer recording would be carried out as follows: 9:00AM-11:00AM for PROGRAM 2 11:00AM-12:00PM for PROGRAM 1 12:00PM-for program 3 See Timer Program Diagram 2 If you programmed as per the above illustration the timer recording would be carried out as follows: 9:00AM-11:00AM for PROGRAM 2...

  • Page 52: To Correct Or Cancel A Program

    AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING Select item 3(WEEKLY) with number buttons. Continue with step [7] on page 22 onwards. TO CORRECT OR CANCEL A PROGRAM Press ADD/DELETE button to go back one step from current step during steps [5] - [14]. If you finished setting the program, press SELECT button repeatedly until your desired digit flashes and reset program.

  • Page 53: Checking Timer Programs

    AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING CHECKING TIMER PROGRAMS To check a program that is to be recorded using the Automatic Timer Program when the VCR is in the timer-record mode: 1) Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel located on the back of the VCR.
  • Page 54 AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING If a tape is not inserted or the erase-protection tab is removed, the " flashes and automatic timer recording cannot occur. Insert a tape that allows recording. The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned ON or OFF when the VCR is in the timer-record mode.

  • Page 55: Irt (Instant Recording Timer)

    IRT (INSTANT RECORDING TIMER) IRT (INSTANT RECORDING TIMER) The Instant Recording timer function enables you to record a program simply by pressing IRT button on the VCR. According to the table, simply press IRT button as many times as needed to set the desired recording length. The channel number to be recorded and recording length will be shown on the display.
  • Page 56 IRT (INSTANT RECORDING TIMER) Recording stops when 0:00 is reached. Please note that in the SLP mode maximum recording time, assuming the tape is started at the beginning, is 8 hours using T-160 (or 6 hours using T-120). The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned on or off during IRT recording.

  • Page 57: Monitor Recording

    MONITOR RECORDING MONITOR RECORDING Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same VCR video output channel located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) Press VCR/TV button on remote control so that "VCR" appears on the display. NOTE: The VCR will continue recording until the preset end time is reached or the tape runs out.

  • Page 58: Viewing Only Tv (Without Recording)

    VIEWING ONLY TV (WITHOUT RECORDING) VIEWING ONLY TV (WITHOUT RECORDING) The VCR must be plugged into an AC outlet. Turn VCR power off or press VCR/TV button on the remote control to select TV, so that "VCR" disappears from the display. Turn on the TV and select the channel you want to watch.

  • Page 59: Playback

    PLAYBACK PLAYBACK Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) Insert a tape. VCR will automatically turn on. Press PLAY button. (If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback automatically.) If a tape is already in the VCR, press PLAY button on the VCR.

  • Page 60: Auto Repeat Playback

    AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK The VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button. Press MENU button on the remote control. Select item 2 (VCR SET UP) with number buttons.
  • Page 61 AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK To exit the repeat play mode, repeat steps [1] and [2]. "ON" will then disappear from the menu.

  • Page 62: Rental Play

    RENTAL PLAY RENTAL PLAY This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented from a video shop. See menu diagrams. Insert rental tape into VCR. VCR will automatically start tape playback. Press MENU button on the remote control.

  • Page 63: Counter Memory

    COUNTER MEMORY COUNTER MEMORY The COUNTER MEMORY button can be used during rewind or fast forward to automatically stop the tape when the counter reaches a preset memory position of approx. 0:00:00. For example, this feature can be used to return the tape to a pre-selected position immediately after recording, and to repeatedly playback a certain portion of a tape.

  • Page 64: To Cancel The Counter Memory

    COUNTER MEMORY Press REC or PLAY button. Press STOP button when recording or playback is completed. (If the counter is not displayed, press SELECT button so that the counter appears on the VCR display or on the TV screen.) To activate the counter memory function, press REW button.
  • Page 65 COUNTER MEMORY...

  • Page 66: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Picture Search (SP/LP/SLP Mode) You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction. This feature is useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape. In this mode, the sound will be muted.

  • Page 67: Super High Speed Search (Lp/Slp Mode)

    SPECIAL FEATURES Super High Speed Search (LP/SLP Mode) For Picture Search in super high speed: 1) Press either F.FWD or REW button while the unit is in the Play mode. 2) Release button. 3) Depress it again. The unit will now search in super high speed. For normal playback simply press PLAY button.

  • Page 68: Tracking Adjustment - "Dtr

    SPECIAL FEATURES If you use the PAUSE button to freeze the picture during playback with tapes recorded in SLP mode, usually there will be video "noise" lines on the screen. This is normal, however, this VCR has a special feature that allows you to reposition or reduce the lines.

  • Page 69: Video Casette Tape

    VIDEO CASETTE TAPE VIDEO CASETTE TAPE This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. The table below shows the recording/playback time using T-60, T-120, or T160 tapes in the SP, LP, or SLP mode.

  • Page 70: Inserting A Cassette

    VIDEO CASETTE TAPE tape. INSERTING A CASSETTE Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the cassette until it is drawn into the VCR. The VCR will automatically turn on, and cassette indicator will light when the cassette is properly inserted.
  • Page 71 VIDEO CASETTE TAPE...

  • Page 72: Controlling Your Tv With The Vcr's Remote Control

    CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE CONTROL This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the VCR, as long as you TV comes with a remote control. This feature comes in handy--you don't have to juggle two remotes.

  • Page 73: Controlling The 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...
  • Page 74 CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE CONTROL First press TV button to change to the TV function mode, them press the button of the TV function that you want. For example; Press TV button and the CHANNEL ( higher station. Press VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again.

  • Page 75: Remote Control Of The Cable Converter

    CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER If you have a cable converter, you will probably want to program you VCR's remote control so you can easily change channels. The process is the same as for programming the remote to operate your TV. For additional details see the previous page.

  • Page 76: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE If you subscribe to cable TV, the channels are displayed as 1-125. Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter-number combinations. Please check with your local cable company. The following is a chart of common cable channel designations. See Cable Channels Diagram.

  • Page 77: 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 78 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NO POWER DELAYED RECORDING TV PROGRAM CANNOT BE VIEWED OR RECOREDED? POOR PICTURE QUALITY. NO PICTURE DURING PLAYBACk? TV CANNOT BE OPERATED BY THE VCR’S REMOTE CONTROL. MECHANICAL SOUNDS DURING PLAYBACK. POWER CORD PLUGGED IN? PROGRAM SET TO THE CORRECT CHANNEL? VCR POWER TURNED OFF? SAFETY TAB REMOVED FROM...
  • Page 79 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE NECESSARY...
  • Page 80 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...
  • Page 81 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...
  • Page 82 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...
  • Page 83 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...

  • Page 84: Hitachi Warranty Card (Usa Front)

    HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Front) 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. In Canada...

  • Page 85: Hitachi Warranty Card (Usa Back)

    Limited Warranty period. For 90 days from the date of original purchase, Hitachi will provide labor for the repair or replacement of defective parts without charge, subject to the following conditions: 1.
  • Page 86 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. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

  • Page 87: Hitachi Warranty Card (Front) Canada Only

    Hitachi. The program is available only for products covered by an original validated 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.
  • Page 88 (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 89: 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 90 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) shipped on a "PREPAID BASIS". To avoid any damage to the returned goods, please ensure that proper packaging procedures are followed. A short written description of the problem along with proof of warranty should accompany the product returned for repair.
  • Page 91 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) 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 agreements whether express or implied, and no person, dealer or company is authorized to change, modify, or extend its terms in any manner whatsoever.

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