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VT-MX4430A
HITACHI
Video Deck
VT-MX4430A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Using these quality features:
Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System
Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish
Infrared remote control
Real time tape counter
181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call
Auto power on and off system
Auto counter reset
Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached
Direct Button Operation
2 Step Picture Search Operation
Still
Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)
Auto Repeat
Rental Play Mode
Three different tape speeds : SP/LP/SLP
Two different recording tape speeds : SP/SLP
IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)
Timer Program Extension
Auto Return
Time Search
Quick-Find
Index Search
Slow Motion
The VCR Plus+ system
HITACHI HOME
(AMERICA), INC.
1855 Dornoch Court,
San Diego, Ca 92173
Tel. 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
QR31355 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1999
ELECTRONICS
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.
6740 Campobello Road,
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 2L8
Tel. 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
Printed in China
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  • Page 1 The VCR Plus+ system HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 1855 Dornoch Court, San Diego, Ca 92173 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) QR31355 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1999 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) Printed in China...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS... 4 PRECAUTIONS ... 8 LOCATION ... 8 POWER SUPPLY... 8 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE ... 8 WARNING... 8 FEATURES... 10 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION... 12 PRECAUTIONS ...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF NEXT PROGRAM... 37 TO VIEW AT NORMAL SPEED... 37 TIME SEARCH... 38 RECORDING... 40 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM ... 40 SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING... 41 RECORDING ONE PROGRAM AND VIEWING ANOTHER ... 41 TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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. The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.
  • Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 9.Ventilation- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and 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.
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS service personnel. 19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product. c.
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

  • Page 8: 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. •...
  • Page 9 PRECAUTIONS owners. WARNING: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert plug. The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the VCR. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.

  • Page 10: Features

    FEATURES FEATURES Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System- Rotary 4-heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback. • Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish • Infrared remote control • Real time tape counter- This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds.
  • Page 11 FEATURES A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

  • Page 12: Video Cassette Tape Information

    VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION 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. PRECAUTIONS • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

  • Page 13: Erase Prevention

    VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION 3) Store the cassette in the case as shown. ERASE PREVENTION • You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette. If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape.

  • Page 14: Operating Controls And Functions

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: • We do not recommend the use f universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit.
  • Page 15 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS button- Press to enter digits when setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select setting modes from on screen menu. (only on the remote control) 5. F.FWD button- Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback.
  • Page 16 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 17.INDEX SEARCH button- Index Search mode. For more information, please read page 21. (only on the remote control) 18. PAUSE button- Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback. (only on the remote control) Frame Advance function- Press to advance the picture by one frame at a time during the still mode.

  • Page 17: Preparation For Use

    PREPARATION FOR USE PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections, please follow the drawings below. 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). 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your 3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT.OUT (Bottom jack) of...
  • Page 18 PREPARATION FOR USE You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 22. Continued on the next page. Fig. 3: VHF/UHF Separate Antenna You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT.

  • Page 19: Recording Hint

    PREPARATION FOR USE Note: Channel memory programming is NOT needed when using this connection. RECORDING HINT 1 ) Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. 2) Turn on the TV and Box. 3) Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box. 4) Set the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4.

  • Page 20: Recording Hints

    PREPARATION FOR USE 8) Select the channel to be viewed on the TV. Note: If you wish to see the VCR menu, view what you are recording or playing a tape with this connection, make sure the A-B switch is on the correct side. Fig.

  • Page 21: Setting The Ch3/Ch4 Switch

    PREPARATION FOR USE SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH If your TV does not have A/V terminals: When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR is in the VCR position, your TV will receive signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4. To use the VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4 (which is located in the back of your VCR), whichever is not used for normal broadcasts in your area.

  • Page 22: Installing The Batteries

    PREPARATION FOR USE remote control to select the "L1" position. • If you use the audio and video input jacks on the front of the unit, press 0, 0, 2 on the remote control to select the "L2" position. You may also select the "L1" or "L2" setting by pressing the CHANNEL(CH) button.

  • Page 23: Set Up For Use

    SET UP FOR USE SET UP FOR USE You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. You must use the remote control for this procedure. NOTES: • Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12 In this case with your remote, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as located on the back of VCR (CH3 or CH4).

  • Page 24: To Select A Desired Channel

    SET UP FOR USE • Use the remote control for this procedure. 4 Select 'ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL" Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL"=Spanish by using the PLAY/ press the MENU or F.FWD/ NOTE: This function effects only the language on the screen menu and not the audio source. LANGUAGE SELECT ...

  • Page 25: Clock Set Up

    SET UP FOR USE • You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (For example: 02, 03, 04 and so on). CLOCK SET UP Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source.
  • Page 26 SET UP FOR USE 3 Select the day Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ Then, press the F.FWD/ button. 4 Select the year Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: 1999) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. 5 Select the hour Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: 05) Then, press the F.FWD/...

  • Page 27: To Change Clock Setting

    SET UP FOR USE 6 Select the minute Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: 40) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. 7 Select "AM" or "PM" Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: PM) 8 Start the clock Press the RESET/EXIT or F.FWD/ Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from 00 when you press the RESET/EXIT or F.FWD/ button.

  • Page 28: To Delete Or Add Channels

    SET UP FOR USE 3) Follow steps [2] to [8]. TO DELETE OR ADD CHANNELS The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can later add the deleted channel into the memory again.) •...
  • Page 29 SET UP FOR USE Then press the F.FWD/ button. 3 Select "ADD/DELETE CH" Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ Then, press the F.FWD/ button. 4 Enter the desired channel number Press the number buttons or the PLAY/ number appears. (Example: CH02) 5 Delete it from memory Press the F.FWD/ or REW/...

  • Page 30: Channel Set Up Again

    SET UP FOR USE - MEMORIZED - 6 Exit the preset mode Press MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode. NOTE: To confirm that channel(s) has been deleted or added, press the CHANNEL(CH) button. CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN Remember: If your cable box or satellite box is connected as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12, you DO NOT have to set up the channels.

  • Page 31: Normal Playback

    SET UP FOR USE menu appears, press PLAY/ button to point to "SELEC.IDIOMA", press the F.FWD/ button, press the PLAY/ button to point to "ENGLISH", then press the RESET/EXIT button. NORMAL PLAYBACK • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. •...

  • Page 32: Still Picture

    SET UP FOR USE 3) Press the PLAY button to return to normal speed. STILL PICTURE You can view a still picture on the TV screen during playback (the Still mode). Press the PAUSE button on the remote control during playback. Press the PLAY button to return to playback.

  • Page 33: To Exit The Counter Memory

    SET UP FOR USE • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. • This feature only works with a prerecorded tape. 1 Stop tape at your desired point Rewind or fast forward the tape to the beginning point at which you want to review.

  • Page 34: Special Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK SPECIAL PLAYBACK • Use the remote control for the following procedure. • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

  • Page 35: Rental Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Power failure: If there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds, Auto Repeat Playback will go to off. RENTAL PLAYBACK This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented from a video shop. •...
  • Page 36 SPECIAL PLAYBACK for SP recording, 2 minutes for LP recording and 3 minutes for SLP recording. Example: You are watching program number 4 and want to fast forward to program number 7. You must skip three programs. • You can choose the index search mode by pressing the INDEX SEARCH button on the remote control.

  • Page 37: Quick-Find

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK 5 After Index Search When the preset program is reached, the VCR will start playback automatically. • A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work • The number of Index Searches can be set up to 20. •...

  • Page 38: Time Search

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK TIME SEARCH The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape to your desired position simply by entering the exact amount of playback time you want to skip. Example: To watch a program after 2 hours and 50 minutes from the present position, in either direction.
  • Page 39 SPECIAL PLAYBACK • This function will not operate in the recording mode. • When you want to cancel the Time Search while in progress, press the STOP button.

  • Page 40: Recording

    RECORDING RECORDING · Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

  • Page 41: Skipping Unwanted Scenes During Recording

    RECORDING NOTE: If any menu is activated on the TV screen, the REC button on the remote control does not function. Press the RESET/EXIT button to clear the menu. Then, press the REC button. 4 Stop recording Press the STOP button when recording is completed. SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to temporarily stop recording.

  • Page 42: Irt (Instant Recording Timer)

    RECORDING IRT (Instant Recording Timer) This function enables you to set the recording length simply by pressing the REC/IRT button on the VCR. • Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" before continuing. •...
  • Page 43 RECORDING IRT (1:30) • Recording starts immediately when the REC/IRT button is pressed, whether you are watching the same or a different channel. • When the REC/IRT button is pressed 18 times, the VCR returns to the normal recording mode. •...

  • Page 44: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING TIMER RECORDING AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set seven programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. In the example below, the timer is being set to record: DATE: May 6th, 1999...
  • Page 45 TIMER RECORDING Press the MENU button so that TIMER PROGRAMMING menu appears. TIMER PROGRAMMING PROG. DATE START TIME END TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED NOTE: If you have not yet set the clock, "SETTING CLOCK" appears. If so, follow the steps [2] to [8] on page 15.
  • Page 46 TIMER RECORDING For weekly recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week. (Example: every Monday on ch 7 at 5:00PM) Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button. • When you press the F.FWD/ •...
  • Page 47 TIMER RECORDING ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER DATE 05/06 THUR START TIME 07/ -- -- END TIME -- / -- -- CHANNEL REC SPEED -- 6 Set the start minute Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ Then, press the F.FWD/ button. Next, press the PLAY/ or STOP/ press the F.FWD/...
  • Page 48 TIMER RECORDING press the F.FWD/ button. Next, press the PLAY/ or STOP/ press the F.FWD/ button. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER DATE 05/06 THUR START TIME 07/ 30 PM END TIME 08 / 30 CHANNEL REC SPEED -- 9 Set the channel number Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ 16) Then, press the F.FWD/...

  • Page 49: Hints For Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING Press the F.FWD/ button. Program 1 is now completed. • To set another program, repeat steps [2] to [11]. • Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to original mode. 12 Set the timer Press the POWER button to turn off. The " "...

  • Page 50: To Stop A Started An Automatic Timer Program

    TIMER RECORDING 6) Press POWER button to return to timer stand-by mode. TO STOP A STARTED AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM Press STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. NOTE: STOP button on the remote control will not function in the Automatic Timer Recording mode.

  • Page 51: Watch The Recorded Program

    TIMER RECORDING 4 Exit the Auto Return mode Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to original mode. NOTE: To exit the auto return programming, repeat steps [1] to [2]. Then, press the F.FWD/ button. [AUTO] will then disappear from the menu. Press the RESET/EXIT button to return to TV mode.
  • Page 52 TIMER RECORDING Now, compare the channel numbers you have written in the GUIDE CH. and USER CH. columns. You must set all of these channel numbers that don't match using the following procedure before you program the automatic timer recording using the VCR Plus+ system. •...

  • Page 53: To Check A Pair Of Channel Numbers

    TIMER RECORDING GUIDE CH USER CH. -- 4 Enter a user channel number (USER CH.) Press the number buttons or the PLAY/ you want to enter appears. (Example:50) • You can select following user channels. TV mode: channels 02 - 69 and L1 position* CATV mode: channels 01 - 125 and L1 position* [* To select line input for the user channel number (USER CH.), press 0, 0 on the remote control to select the L1 position.]...

  • Page 54: To Correct A Pair Of Channel Numbers

    TIMER RECORDING 2 Select "GUIDE CHANNEL MAP" Press /PLAY or /STOP button to point to "GUIDE CHANNEL MAP". Then, press F.FWD/ button. • If the channel you wish to check is not on the screen, press the F.FWD/ the displayed page until you reach the correct page. 3 To return to TV mode Press the RESET/EXIT button TO CORRECT A PAIR OF CHANNEL NUMBERS...

  • Page 55: Timer Recording Using The Vcr Plus+ System

    TIMER RECORDING 2 Select "GUIDE CHANNEL MAP" Press /PLAY or /STOP button to point to "GUIDE CHANNEL MAP". Then, press F.FWD/ button. 3 Select the channel you want to cancel. Press /REW button. A pair of numbers flash. Then, press /PLAY or •...
  • Page 56 TIMER RECORDING 1 Select the VCR Plus+ set up mode. Press VCR PLUS+ button. VCR PLUS+ PROG. PLUS CODE: -------- NOTE: If you have not yet set the clock, "SETTING CLOCK" appears. If so, follow the steps [2] to [8] on page 13. Then, set the timer. 2 Set the PlusCode number Press the number buttons to set the PlusCode numbers of the program you want to record.
  • Page 57 TIMER RECORDING WEEKLY For weekly recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week. (Example: every Monday on channel 7 at 5:00 pm) Press /PLAY or /STOP button to point to "WEEKLY". Then, press F.FWD/ VCR PLUS+ PROG.
  • Page 58 TIMER RECORDING • Please see "HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING" on page 25 for more notes.

  • Page 59: Copying A Video Tape

    COPYING A VIDEO TAPE COPYING A VIDEO TAPE You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment. Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. Connect the editing (recording) VCR, source (playing) VCR and your TV using the following diagram.
  • Page 60 COPYING A VIDEO TAPE 2) Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control so that the "VCR" indicator on the display comes on.

  • Page 61: On Screen Display

    ON SCREEN DISPLAY ON SCREEN DISPLAY NOTE: VCR power and the "VCR" indicator must be on. • To check the Count, Clock and Channel number, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Each time you press the DISPLAY button on the remote control, TV screen will change as the illustration: •...

  • Page 62: Digital Display

    DIGITAL DISPLAY DIGITAL DISPLAY 1. PWR. (power) indicator- Lights up when the power is turned on. indicator- Lights up when a timer recording or an IRT has been set. Flashes if a tape is not inserted in the VCR even if you set a timer. •...

  • Page 63: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER • This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change during blank portions on the tape.) • The "-" indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than "0:00:00" on the tape counter.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem. PROBLEM No power.

  • Page 65: Maintenance

    Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to Hitachi Authorized Service Center for servicing. CABINET CLEANING • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.

  • Page 66: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Format: Video Signal System: Record/Playback System: Tape Speed: 33.35mm/sec (SP), 16.67mm/sec (LP)(Playback Only), 11.12mm/sec (SLP) RF Input: UHF/VHF 75 ohm Tuner: 181 channel tuning ability *(125 cable channels) Type: Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input: AC120V 60Hz Power Consumption: Cabinet Size: 14-1/4"...

  • Page 67: Cable Channel Designations

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Products: Video Deck Trade Name: HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 68 CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS Responsible Party: Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 905 East South Street, Anaheim, CA 92805 U.S.A. Tel: 714-780-0152...

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