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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-FX633A
Owner's manual
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+ and Pluscode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
With the VCR Plus+ C
channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C
Development Corporation.
• Super index allows you to quickly search for a program you want to view or the point from which you
want to start recording on the tape.
• 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.
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
3
system, this videocassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate
3
3
and VCR Plus+C
are trademarks of Gemstar
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  • Page 1 VT-FX633A Owner's manual 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+ and Pluscode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER [G] ...16 SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE...17 Setting the clock automatically - if your VCR's hooked up to an antenna or cable without a cable box (Hookups A, B, C or D) ...17 SETTING THE CLOCK-AUTOMATIC MODE...18...

  • 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

    This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.
  • Page 5 you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure.
  • Page 6 sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built- up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

  • Page 7: Customer Controls

    Infrared receiver Cassette compartment STOP/EJECT button Infrared Transmitter PLAY button F.FWD button REW button REC/IRT button CHANNEL (channel up/down)/ TRACKING buttons AUDIO IN L (mono), R jacks VIDEO IN display VCR Display VCR Front Panel Controls VCR Display Panel Function...

  • Page 8: Vcr Customer Controls

    Auxiliary (L1/L2) Delayed recording indicator Accessories supplied Check and indentify the accessories supplied. If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer. VCR to a TV control handset (R6) VCR Customer Controls Cable for connecting Batteries for remote this...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Customer Controls

    DISP- to recall on-screen display PROGRAM (programming) button CLEAR - clears time counter REC - record button VCR, TV, CATV - Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices. VCR/TV mode select button CH (channel up/down) button F.FWD button - fast forward or search...

  • Page 10: Remote Operation

    REMOTE OPERATION • Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two "AA" batteries. 1 Insert your fingertip into the notch and push the battery compartment lid 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 11: 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 12: Basic Antenna Hookup [A]

    The VCR won't record on a tape without a safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC/IRT button is pressed. Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette.

  • Page 13: Advanced Antenna Hookup -Av Hookup [B]

    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. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR.

  • Page 14: Basic Cable Hookup [C]

    Hookup C Illustration 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. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR.

  • Page 15: Basic Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [E]

    Hookup E Illustration 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. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the...

  • Page 16: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [F]

    VCR. Pressing the CHANNEL the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area. 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...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Setting The Clock-Automatic Mode

    • If the clock is not set after about five minutes have elapsed, the clock must be set manually (see page 20). • When the VCR power is restored after a power failure of more than one hour, the clock will indicate "--:--", and the clock set procedure (automatic or manual) must be repeated.

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock -Time Zone Setting/Daylight Saving Time Setting

    • Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal, the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically. When the clock is set, the screen changes to a TV picture and the correct time appears in the VCR's display. Notes: •...
  • Page 20 Remote Control Illustration 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu. Make sure that item 1 is highlighted "CLOCK SET <AUTO>". 3 Press the (3) button to select your local time zone. Each time (3) is pressed, the option for "SET TIME ZONE" switches from <AUTO> to <ATLANTIC>, <EASTERN>, <CENTRAL>, <MOUNTAIN>, <PACIFIC>, <ALASKA>, <HAWAII>...

  • Page 21: 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 22 For example, if today is July 8 1998, press (0)(7)(0)(8)(9)(8). The correct day of the week will appear by itself. 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 23: Pre-Tuning The Vcr Tuner

    • If you press the wrong digit, exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and recall the screen to enter the correct setup. 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 24: When Automatic Presetting Of Channels Are Finished

    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 25: Channel Caption (Station Identifier)

    Channel Caption (Station Identifier) When your VCR is receiving a channel caption signal that is transmitted by a local broadcasting station together 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 26: Auto Blue Setting

    Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 2 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 3 Press the (2) button to select "VCR SETUP".

  • Page 27: Cable Box Setup

    Remote Control Illustration. 4 Press the (1) button to select AUTO BLUE "ON" or "OFF". 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.
  • Page 28 2 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 3 Press the (4) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation. Remote Control Illustration. 4 Press the (1) button to select <CATV2>. 5 Press the (5) button to select "CABLE BOX SETUP" menu. 6 Press the (1) button to answer "YES"...
  • Page 29 For example, press (3) (7) for the Hitachi brand cable box. 11 Press the GUIDE button to enter you cable box brand. The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 to confirm that the correct code was entered.

  • Page 30: Playback

    • Try reentering all code numbers (00-61). Press the number button to enter another code number. If none of the codes work, press the GUIDE button to quit. The VCR will not control your cable box. However, the output channel of the cable box has been set. Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled to begin.

  • Page 31: Rewinding The Tape

    4 Press the STOP button to end 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 32: Rewinding Or Fast Forwarding A Tape At High Speed

    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 33: 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 34: Frame Advance

    Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback. Remote Control Illustration. 2 Press the (6) button to view the picture one frame at a time. • Press the PAUSE button to resume play. Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button.

  • Page 35: Visual Search

    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 36: Using The "Super Index" Feature

    INDEX SEARCH: You can locate the beginning of a recorded program, using the INDEX feature*. * Each time you press the REC or REC/IRT button to start recording, the VCR will record an INDEX mark at the start of recording. The INDEX feature uses this signal recorded on tapes (VISS signal) to locate the beginning of a program you want to view.

  • Page 37: Locating The Beginning Of A Blank Section (Blank Search)

    • 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 38: Switching Rewind Or Fast Forward To Visual Search (Easy View)

    Notes: • When a cassette without a safety tab is inserted, "TAb" will flash in the VCR display for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically. • Tape bar will not appear correctly if tapes which have scratches or are slack are When the beginning of blank is located, the STOP screen will appear for five seconds and the tape will stop •...

  • Page 39: Skipping Unnecessary Scenes (Skip Playback)

    Switching between the clock, time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISP while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display. Press the DISP button to see the clock.

  • Page 40: Indexing With The Time Counter

    You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming, and you can return to that point automatically. 1 Press the DISP button two or three times. The counter will appear in the VCR's display. Remote Control Illustration. 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape.

  • Page 41: 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 42 ) button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record. Example: Select channel 8. • 100/ENT and (2) and (4) for the channel 124. Remote Control Illustration. 5 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC/IRT button on the VCR.

  • Page 43: Recording A Program - Recording Tips

    • Press the PAUSE button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode. Press the button again to re-start recording. • If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape.

  • Page 44: To Change The Channel Being Recorded

    3 Press the PAUSE button to continue recording. Automatic Indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible "INDEX" mark every time you press the REC button while recording. During playback, the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the "INDEX"...

  • Page 45: Stereo Vs. Mono Sound

    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 46: 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 47: Delayed Recording Steps

    • Press the PROGRAM button once, the screen for VCR PLUS+ programming of the timer will appear. Press the PROGRAM button twice, this screen will appear. • If eight programs have already been stored in memory, "FULL" will flash in the VCR's display for about five seconds.
  • Page 48 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 7/10/98, at the EP recording speed.
  • Page 49 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory. 12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR. The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed.

  • Page 50: Using The Vcr Plus+ System For Recording

    • This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control. Remote Control Illustration. Important: Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR. USING THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM FOR RECORDING •...

  • Page 51: Channel Setup

    These are the VCR Plus+ channel numbers that you will use in the channel setup procedure. 2 Make a list of the VCR Plus+ channel numbers and the channel numbers you are receiving them on. If there are any differences, YOUR channel numbers must be assigned to the corresponding VCR Plus+ number. (See...
  • Page 52 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 53: Using The Vcr Plus+ System To Record A Program (By Using Tv Screen)

    2 Press the PROGRAM button to select VCR PLUS+ RECORDING. • If eight programs have already been stored in memory, "FULL" will flash in the VCR's display for about 5 seconds. • The screen on the right will not appear at this time.
  • Page 54 WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week. Note: If you accidentally enter a nonexistent PlusCode number, the VCR gives you an error message that disappears from the screen in about 10 seconds. 5 Press the number buttons (1), (2) or (3) to select ONE TIME, DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING Note: Programming does not take effect unless you select one of these options.

  • Page 55: Using The Vcr Plus+ System To Record A Program (By Using The Vcr's Display)

    The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed. Note: If a cassette has not been inserted or a cassette without safety tab has been inserted, the delayed recording indictor will flash to warn you.
  • Page 56 VCR and TV. Notes: • If you use the VCR Plus+ system to program the timer while observing the VCR's display, you can only program a one-time recording. • To stop programming, press the POWER button to turn the VCR power on.
  • Page 57 Remote Control Illustration 6 Press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs. The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that theVCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed.

  • Page 58: Program Review

    "Reviewing what you have programmed". To go into the recording mode: 1. Press the POWER button to turn the VCR on. 2. Turn on TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). 3. Pres the TAPE SPEED button to switch the recording mode.

  • Page 59: 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. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV. 3 Press and hold the "TV" button.

  • Page 60: Using The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv

    3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV remote control. PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR CABLE BOX The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many cable boxes brands that are remote controlled. You can easily change channels 1 Turn on the cable box.

  • Page 61: Using The Vcr Remote To Control Your Cable Box

    • Make high quality "audio only" recordings for up to 6 hours (on a T-120 video cassette tape). • Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system. • Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing.

  • Page 62: To Record From Stereo

    • 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 42, of "RECORDING OPERATIONS" section, "Stereo vs. mono sound".

  • Page 63: To Copy From A Camcorder

    Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to the audio/video jacks on the back of your VCR. 1 Press the AVX button twice on remote control, to display L2 (line) on the TV display. 2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control. The VCR will go into Record/ Pause. Remote Control Illustration.

  • Page 64: 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 •...

  • Page 65: Problem Guide / Maintenance

    4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record, press the PAUSE button on VCR-1 again to release pause and start recording. • Press the STOP button to finish recording. PROBLEM GUIDE / MAINTENANCE Problem guide...

  • Page 66: Guide Indications In The Vcr Display

    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 67: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical specifcations Format: Video Signal System: NTSC color EIA standard Record/Playback System: Video: 4 head Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record/playback system Tape Speed: 33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec When programming the timer. When you turn power off after programming the timer, or transfer the programming with power off.
  • Page 68 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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