Hitachi VT-FX614A Owner's Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VT-FX614A

Owner's manual

w/Cable Channel Changer

Using these quality features:

• The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply

entering a PlusCode* number.

* VCR Plus+C

and Pluscode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

With the VCR Plus+C

system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on

your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C

and VCR Plus+C

are trademarks of Gemstar Development

Corporation.

• Super rewind and fast forward

• Multi-channel TV sound (MTS).

• 8-program/1-year preset recording.

• Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time using a time signal.

• Auto head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning.

• Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized.

• Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy, preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125

cable channels.

• VHS Hi-Fidelity sound in playback.

• On-screen programming guide.

• With display, VCR Plus+ can be programmed to record without turning power on.

• Remote control for use with your VCR and TV.

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,

HI 96819

Tel. 808-836-3621

HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.

6740 Campobello Road

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8

CANADA

Tel. 905-821-4545

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Page 1 Owner's manual w/Cable Channel Changer Using these quality features: • The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode* number. * VCR Plus+C and Pluscode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
INSTANT RECORDING TIMER ...55 DELAYED RECORDING ...56 USING THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM FOR RECORDING ...60 EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM ...62 PROGRAM REVIEW ...66 PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ...67 INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR ...69 COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER ...70...
Page 3: For Your Safety
POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER button 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 4: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 4 - 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 5: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - 9 Attachments -- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features.
Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges. 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 7 AUDIO IN L (mono), R jacks VIDEO IN display VCR Display AM/PM indicators Time, Tape counter, Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator PLAY – playback SRCH - double-speed play, SLOW - slow play REW - rewind S:REW - high speed rewind...
Page 8: Customer Controls
CUSTOMER CONTROLS - 8 - CUSTOMER CONTROLS Accessories supplied Check and identify the accessories supplied. If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer. Cable for connecting this VCR to a TV...
Page 9 CLEAR - to recall on-screen display DISPLAY- to recall on-screen display PROGRAM (programming) button VCR, CAM (camcorder)*, TV - device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three VOL button - increase or decrease the audio...
Page 10 CUSTOMER CONTROLS STOP button - stops play/record function F.FWD button - fast forward or search CH (channel up/down) button LAST CH button - switches to the TV channel you watched previously during the current viewing MUTE button - turns off the audio until you press AVX button - select L1 or L2 * Refer to the camcorder's instruction manual for its operation.
Page 11: Remote Operation
REMOTE OPERATION - 11 - REMOTE OPERATION • Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two "AA" batteries. 1 Push the mark and hold it, then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Note: When replacing the batteries, remove the old batteries and keep the POWER button depressed for 10 seconds before inserting fresh batteries.
Page 12 Operating the VCR: 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR's infrared receiver. Note: You cannot operate the VCR if there is an obstacle (for example, coffee table, sofa, etc) between the VCR and remote control.
Page 13: Cassette Tapes
The table shows the recording time of different cassettes. • To get the best quality picture record at standard recording speed (SP) • This VCR does not record at the LP speed, but it can play cassette that were recorded at the LP speed. •...
Page 14: Cassette Tapes
CASSETTE TAPES - 14 -...
Page 15: Basic Antenna Hookup [A]
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel.
Page 16: Advanced Antenna Hookup -Av Hookup [B]
ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [B] - 16 - ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [B] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration •...
Page 17: Basic Cable Hookup [C]
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel.
Page 18: Advanced Cable Hookup -Av Hookup [D]
ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] - 18 - ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration •...
Page 19: Basic Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [E]
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel.
Page 20: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [F]
ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [F] - 20 - ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [F] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN'T... • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX.
Page 21: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box And Splitter [G]
ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER [G] - 21 - ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER [G] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER TO RECORD, ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX.
Page 22: Setting The Clock -Automatic Mode
Tips You'll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR, and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour. When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage, the clock display will read "--:--".
Page 23 (automatic or manual) must be repeated. • If the time displayed on the VCR drifts from the current time by more than one hour, select your correct time zone and set the DST (Daylight Savings Time) (see page 19).
Page 24: Setting The Clock - Automatic Mode With Cable Box
The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French, or Spanish. When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press the (8) button for French or the (9) button for Spanish.
Page 25 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • When the clock is set, the screen changes to a TV picture and the correct time appears in the VCR's display.
Page 26: Setting The Clock -Time Zone Setting/ Daylight Saving Time Setting
SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/ DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING - 26 - SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/ DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING • What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour Note: Turn on the cable box with hookups [E], [F] or [G] before setting.
Page 27 SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/ DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING - 27 - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 5 Press the (2) button to set the time.
Page 28: Setting The Clock -Manually
The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French, or Spanish. When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press the (8) button for French or the (9) button for Spanish.
Page 29 8 Press the GUIDE button. The VCR clock is now set, and should show the correct time of day on the VCR's display. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 30: Pre-Tuning The Vcr Tuner
PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER Note: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation. • Presetting the received channels without using a cable box (Hookups [A], [B], [C] or [D]) 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR.
Page 31 6 Press the (2) button. The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area. It takes about 2 - 3 minutes. After the channels are stored in memory, the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR's display.
Page 32: To Add Or Erase Channels
PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER - 32 - with a TV program, a station identifier is displayed on the TV screen. • To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank, have snowy pictures, or interference.
Page 33: Auto Blue Setting
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 Press the (2) button to select "VCR SETUP".
Page 34 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER - 34 - The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished. • If the signal is too strong, this function may not operate even if you specify <ON>. During playback this function does not operate.
Page 35: Cable Box Setup
Note: This setup should be performed if you receive all channels through a cable box (Hookups [E], [F] or [G]). The VCR can be programmed to: • Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus+ delayed recording operation.
Page 36 Note: Refer to the cable box owner's manual to identify the cable box output channel (usually 3 or 4). 7 Turn on your cable box and select channel 2. 8 Using the VCR remote, enter the cable box output channel numbers. For example, press (0)(3) for channel 3.
Page 37 11 Press the GUIDE button to enter your cable box brand. The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 to confirm that the correct code was entered. 12 Cable box channel changed to channel 9: Press the (1) button to end this setting.
Page 38: Playback
• Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop automatically and automatically rewind the tape. • If you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding, the power will not shut off until the tape has been completely rewound.
Page 39 PLAYBACK - 39 - 2 Press the REW button. The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning, then stops. • Press the EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape.
Page 40: Special Playback Features
Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed, the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette, eject it, and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or blank section of the tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds.
Page 41 SPECIAL PLAYBACK FEATURES - 41 -...
Page 42: Special Playback Effects
• After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. • If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by...
Page 43 Notes: • Use the CH ( ) button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen. • After 1 minute in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and VCR.
Page 44: Choosing A Mode For Audio Playback
Choosing a mode for audio playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.
Page 45 SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS - 45 - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting.
Page 46: Shuttle Control
SHUTTLE CONTROL - 46 - SHUTTLE CONTROL • Using the shuttle ring on the remote control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions - PLAY, PAUSE, SLOW MOTION, and SEARCH - using one convenient ring. If the shuttle ring is operated when the key function buttons are illuminated, the illumination goes off.
Page 47: Using The "Index" Feature
(3) If this is the program you were looking for, press the PLAY button for normal playback. To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press the STOP button. Note: If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end.
Page 48: Viewing The On-Screen Display
• Switching between clock, time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISPLAY while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display. Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock.
Page 49: Index With The Time Counter
(1) Press the DISPLAY button two or three times. The counter will appear in the VCR's display. (2) Begin recording or playing back a tape. (3) At the point that you want to go back to, press the CLEAR button.
Page 50: Recording A Program
• Before you record Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record. The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual. Copyright infringement warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material.
Page 51: Recording A Program
Recording will start and the indicator on the VCR will appear. Notes: • Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape. • Press the PAUSE button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode. Press the button again to re-start recording.
Page 52: Recording A Program - Recording Tips
52). Notes: • You can check on the recording by pressing VCR/TV again. This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR, and you'll see the program you are recording. • If you're hooked up with an audio/video cable: Switch the TV from AUX or VIDEO mode back to the TV mode, then select the channels you want to watch, as described in Step (2).
Page 53 • Stereo vs. mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation, your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen.
Page 54 RECORDING A PROGRAM - RECORDING TIPS - 54 - Note: When you select MONO, sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo.
Page 55: Instant Recording Timer
• You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC/IRT button. • While you are recording, the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display. • At the end of your recording, the display will read "0:00", recording will stop automatically, and the VCR will turn itself off.
Page 56: Delayed Recording
You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once. Recording is even easier when have set up your channels for the VCR Plus+ system. Learn the basics of delayed recording in this section. Then read about the VCR Plus+ system beginning on page 46.
Page 57: Delayed Recording
Records a show at the same day and time every week. EXAMPLE: Set the VCR to record "one time", a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 6:30 PM on 7/10/97, at the EP recording speed.
Page 58 8 Enter the end time by pressing (0), (6), (3) and (0) for 6:30. The VCR automatically selects PM for you. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 59 • 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...
Page 60: Using The Vcr Plus+ System For Recording
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Make a list of the VCR Plus+ channel numbers and the channel numbers you are receiving them on. If there are any difference, YOUR channel numbers must be assigned to the corresponding VCR Plus+ number.
Page 61 USING THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM FOR RECORDING - 61 - Note in the example that the channel numbers are the same except for 20 (received on channel 8) and 42 (received on channel 38). These two channels must be assigned.
Page 62: Easy Delayed Recording With The Vcr Plus+ System
(4) Press the (4) button to select VCR PLUS+ SETUP. A small arrow points to a blank "- -" in the CHANNEL column. Note: If your broadcast channel number is the same as the VCR Plus+ Channel in your TV listing do not enter any number.
Page 63 (1) Insert a blank or erasable tape. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. • When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically and VCR Plus+ recording won't operate. (2) Press the PROGRAM button to select VCR PLUS+ RECORDING.
Page 64 • Don't forget to load a videocassette (With the safety tab still attached) to record on. • If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. Please refer to "Cable Box Setup", on Page 26 in the "First Time Setup"...
Page 65 • Don't forget to load a videocassette (with the safety tab still attached) to record on. • If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. Please refer to "Cable Box Setup", on Page 26 in the "First Time Setup"...
Page 66: Program Review
PROGRAM REVIEW - 66 - PROGRAM REVIEW • Reviewing what you have programmed You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset and if you need to, clear out any of the programs. Normal programs will automatically once recording is complete, but daily and weekly setting must be cleared out manually.
Page 67: Programming The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv
PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled. 1 Turn on the TV. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 68: Programming The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv
PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV - 68 - • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •...
Page 69: Integrating Your Stereo System With Your Vcr
• Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system, as shown above. • Make sure that "STEREO" audio is selected from the VCR Set-Up Menu, as shown on page 41, of "RECORDING OPERATIONS" section, "Stereo vs. mono sound".
Page 70: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder
• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control. The VCR will go into Record/ Pause.
Page 71: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder
COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER - 71 -...
Page 72: Copying From One Vcr To Another Vcr (Dubbing)
COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING) • Hookup If you have two VCRs, you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR. VCR to VCR Hook-up Illustration (Rear Panel & VCR Front Panel Illustration) •...
Page 73: Problem Guide / Maintenance
Auto Head Cleaning System This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR, to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads.
Page 74 - 74 - Note: Mechanical sound is heard during head cleaning. NOTE: Dirt accumulation on the video heads will cause the playback picture to become noisy. The VCR may require the video heads to be professionally cleaned by a qualified service dealer.
Page 75: Technical Specifications
2 AA batteries * Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories, please call HiTRON, Inc. TOLL FREE at 1-800-995-4500 (in the continental United States). For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office.

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