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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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HITACHI
Video Deck
VT-F392A
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
On-screen programming guide
Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)
Auto clock set feature
VCR Plus+** for easy timed recording
** VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. VCR
Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
HITACHI HOME
ELECTRONICS
(AMERICA), INC.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd.,
Claire, Quebec
Norcross, GA 30093
Tel. 404-279-5600
QR12372 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1995
VHS
HITACHI SALES
CORPORATION
OF HAWAII, INC.
3219 Koapaka Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI (HSC)
CANADA INC.
3300 Trans Canada Hwy.
Pointe
H9R1B1, CANADA
Tel. 514-697-9150
Printed in Malaysia
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  • Page 1 On-screen programming guide Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) Auto clock set feature VCR Plus+** for easy timed recording ** VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3 Hook up the Audio/Video Signal ... 11 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 ... 15 Getting Started (Controls) ...

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    Technical Specifications... 50 Care and Servicing (Problems) ... 51 Often Encountered Problems ... 51 Hitachi Service Hotline... 53 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) ... 54 HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY... 55 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) ... 58 FOR YOUR SAFETY...
  • Page 4 FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged.

  • Page 5: Read This First

    Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. You've chosen the best VCR for you, and we want to help you make the most of your purchase. Please take time to become familiar with this manual and how it is set up.
  • Page 6 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. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 7 Power Cord Protection -- Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SERVICE 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring Service -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Be sure your chosen location allows for proper ventilation, stability, and 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.

  • Page 11: Hook Up The Audio/Video Signal

    They will be labeled something like IN (L and R), AUDIO IN, or VIDEO IN. (If you are not sure, look at the back of your VCR-- you will see two sets of these jacks.) If you have no jacks like these on your TV, skip this step and proceed to Step 4.
  • Page 12 2. Screw this round wire into the IN FROM ANT jack on the back of your VCR. 3. Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR, slide on either end to the OUT TO TV jack on the back of the VCR.
  • 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...

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

    This connection will work only if you have a strong, clear picture on the TV, indicating a strong signal. Connect the antenna to the adapter, and use the cable extension to go from the adapter to the VCR. Use the supplied 75 ohm cable to connect the VCR to the Now continue with the hookup: 1.

  • Page 15: Set The Rf Or Video Channel Switch

    4. You need to select the appropriate channel. Turn the power on to both the TV and the VCR, and look for a switch on the back of the VCR. Set the switch to 3 or 4, whichever is not a commercial channel in your area.

  • Page 16: Remote Control Buttons

    Most of the time, you'll be directing the VCR from the remote control, but there are some controls on the VCR that will come in handy too.

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

    For normal TV viewing, you do not need to disconnect the VCR. When the TV and VCR are already on, press POWER on the remote control. The VCR will shut off, but the TV will stay on. If you are recording on the VCR but want to watch a different channel on the TV, press...

  • Page 18: Vcr Controls

    CHANNEL Up and down arrows for selecting channels. REC/IRT To begin recording. F.FWD Fast forwards the videotape. REW Rewinds the videotape. 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...

  • Page 19: Getting Started (Initial Setup)

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) 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. With the TV and VCR turned on, press GUIDE on the remote control. You will see this screen: You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French or Spanish.
  • Page 20 VCR. If you receive all channels from the cable box, you need to set item 1 and item 7 the first time you set your VCR (See page 47). The rest of the items can be set later as needed.

  • Page 21: Setting The Clock

    You'll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR, and any time the power goes out more than 1 hour. When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage, the clock display will read "--:-- ".
  • Page 22 If "CLOCK SET: MANUAL" is displayed, press 1 to switch it to "CLOCK SET: AUTO". 3. Press 2. The following screen appears to show that the clock is being set. Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal, the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically.
  • Page 23 Getting Started (Initial Setup) 2. Press one of button 1-7 to select your local time zone. 3. Press GUIDE to bring up the CLOCK SET screen. Press 4 to bring up the DST SETTING screen. 4. Choose one of the following options: Press 1 to specify DST SETTING ON.

  • Page 24: More About Channel Selections

    If the SETUP VCR PLUS message continues flashing, set VCR Plus+ channels referring to the procedure in "Matching Broadcast CH numbers to VCR Plus+ channels" on page 46. You may set the VCR Plus+ channels after you are familiar with your VCR. Tips: The item to be changed will blink on the screen as you go.

  • Page 25: Choosing A Mode For Audio Playback

    Linear sound, on the other hand, will record monaural sound using the same format as a non hi-fi VCR. Stereo programs are recorded in hi-fi on both the left and right channels and also recorded on the linear track as monaural.

  • Page 26: Getting Started (Videotapes)

    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 27: Loading And Ejecting

    When you load a videocassette into the VCR, there is only one right way! Most tapes show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first. Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. You will feel the VCR take it in.

  • Page 28: To Fine Tune The Picture

    Direct Video Input to the TV Normally you would select channel 3 or 4 on the TV to receive a signal from the VCR. You can get an even better picture if your TV has an auxiliary video input feature and if the TV and VCR have a direct video-to-video hookup.

  • Page 29: Rewinding The Tape

    After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. If noise bars appear on the TV screen during PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to SLOW mode and then press the 1 or 4 button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars.

  • Page 30: To Find Specific Sections On A Tape

    Before the 5 seconds is up, press DISPLAY a second time to see just the counter. It will stay on the screen. Press DISPLAY a third time to to see the counter on the VCR display as well. Press DISPLAY a fourth time to end the on-screen display.
  • Page 31 The tape rewinds or fast-forwards until an index mark is detected. During this search, the words SCAN AND PLAY display on the bottom of your screen. When the VCR finds an index mark, it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot.

  • Page 32: Basic Operations (Recording)

    When you find the program you want and press PLAY, the VCR returns to PLAY mode. To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press STOP. If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end.

  • Page 33: Recording Tips

    To view what you are recording, press VCR/TV so that the VCR is selected--the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR's display. You'll want to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you're recording what you think you are.

  • Page 34: Using The Instant Recording Timer (Irt)

    Basic Operations (Recording) station broadcasts in SAP, the SA indicator will Display on your TV screen. You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option through the Easy Guide System. Press GUIDE, then press 5 to bring up the Initial Setup screen.
  • Page 35 Let's say you were interviewed today by a local TV reporter. You're eager to see yourself on the evening news tonight. 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.

  • Page 36: Reviewing What You Have Programmed

    If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin.

  • Page 37: Basic Operations (Vcr Plus + Recording)

    Here's a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCodes next to each program. To get ready to record with VCR Plus+ you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channels to the VCR Plus+ channel codes already stored in your VCR's memory.
  • Page 38 5. Now you're ready to assign your local channels to VCR Plus+ channels in the VCR's memory. The way you do this depends on how your VCR is hooked up to the incoming RF signal. Decide which hookup you have from the diagrams below, and follow the setup instructions for your type of hookup.
  • Page 39 VCR Plus+ numbers. Cable (No Cable Box) This is the channel setup to use if your VCR is hooked up directly to cable without a cable box. Compare your local TV channel listing to your cable company's channel directory to find channels that need to be assigned to the VCR Plus+ codes.
  • Page 40 SET tells the VCR how to record or to view programs from the cable box. If your cable box can be controlled by a remote, the VCR may be able to tune it to the channel you want to record or view. Before you begin, you need to know the output channel for your cable box.
  • Page 41 9. Enter your cable box type from the chart below by pressing two numbers. 10. Press GUIDE to enter your cable box type. The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 when you enter the correct code for your cable box.

  • Page 42: Using Vcr Plus+ To Record A Program

    Recording a Programmed for recording tips and programming priorities. You set up the delayed recording using the on-screen Easy Guide System. 1. Press GUIDE, then press 1 to select VCR PLUS RECORDING and bring up this screen: 2. Use the number buttons to enter the PlusCode of the program you want to record.

  • Page 43: Advanced Operations

    If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin.

  • Page 44: Controlling Your Tv With The Vcr's Remote

    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 45: Controlling The Tv

    Sharp 2 DISPLAY 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 46: Position Cable Box

    Position Cable Box Position a remote-controllable cable box on the top of the VCR as shown. Be sure not to block any of the VCR's ventilation holes. A. Basic Hookup Use this hookup for a simple connection which requires fewer accessories.

  • Page 47: Advanced Hookup (Cable Box To Unscramble Only Pay Channels)

    This connection requires additional accessories not provided. 2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. All pay channels are viewed through the VCR. Illustration of Hookup...

  • Page 48: Recording From Your Stereo System

    A three-way cord that has both audio and video jacks Study the back of VCR2 (VT-F392A) 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 49: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder

    RECORD/PAUSE for more than five minutes so that this will not happen. Copying Tapes From a Camcorder If you would like to copy a video tape shot in your camcorder onto your VCR here's how to do it. Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to your VCR. (see diagram below) Press the AVX button on the VCRs remote control so that the L2 (Line) indicator appears in the VCR display.

  • Page 50: Periodic Maintenance

    Consult your VCR dealer for the name of trained service technician near you. Periodic Maintenance Your Hitachi VCR is a precision electro-mechanical device which requires professional maintenance after a period of normal use. Usually no maintenance other than head cleaning is required during the warranty period, unless the VCR is used either heavily or infrequently.

  • Page 51: Care And Servicing (Problems)

    * 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 52 Safety tab removed from Put cellophane tape over the when you press the videocassette? REC. TV program Loose or inappropriate cannot be connections between VCR and make correct, firm con- viewed or and TV? recorded. Problem Things to Check Poor picture TV channel selector on the Set TV to channel 3 or 4 as quality ("noise")

  • Page 53: Hitachi Service Hotline

    * 1 YEAR PARTS (Except Battery) Conditions of Hitachi Limited Warranty Hitachi Video Products are warranted to be free of defects in parts and workmanship at the time of purchase by the original owner. If this product is found to be defective, Hitachi will repair or replace defective parts at no charge to the original owner.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Hitachi Warranty Card (Front) Canada Only

    ARE 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 56 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 57 (9) The replacement of the video camera pick-up element, if the pick-up element has been over exposed to an intense source of light; (10) Cleaning the video heads. F - All repair costs must be claimed from Hitachi, at all times, through an authorized...

  • Page 58: 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 59 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) Camera, camcorder, AC Adaptor, Charger, 1 year parts and labour. All goods returned to either Hitachi or a Hitachi Authorized Service Center must be shipped on a "PREPAID BASIS". To avoid any damage to the returned goods, please ensure that proper packaging procedures are followed.
  • Page 60 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 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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