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Hitachi VT-FX6407AS Owner's Manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY
- 1 -
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-FX6407AS
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.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
• Auto Set Up system automatically tune in broadcast channels
• S-VHS Quasi Playback allows you to playback a tape that is recorded by S-VHS type.
• 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 month preset recording.
• 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.
• Easy cursor operation
• Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR
Auto Set Up System - simply plug in all leads and press the POWER button.
As an ENERGY STAR" Partner, HITACHI Home Electronics (America), Inc. has
determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR' guidelines for energy efficiency.
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC.
1855 Donroch Court
San Diego, CA 92173
Tel. 619-661-3441
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.
6740 Campobello Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8
CANADA
Tel. 905-821-4545

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  • Page 1 VT-FX6407AS 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. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SETTING THE CLOCK ...20 Tips ...20 To set the clock...20 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER ...23 Presetting the received channels without using a cable box (Hookups [A], [B], [C], or [D]) ..23 To add or erase channels ...25 Auto blue setting ...27 PLAYBACK...28...

  • 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 - 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 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If 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.

  • Page 6: Use

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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 7: Customer Controls

    20 Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition. CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls Item No. POWER button Infrared receiver...

  • Page 8: Vcr Customer Controls

    Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator                 PLAY -- playback                     d uring reverse SRCH -- ...

  • Page 9: Remote Control Customer Controls

    CLEAR - clears time counter VCR/TV mode select button TAPE SPEED button - select the recording speed VCR, TV - Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the SUPER INDEX buttons - to use the SUPER INDEX function...

  • Page 10: Remote Operation

    REMOTE OPERATION PLAY button - playback PAUSE/ENTER buttons F.FWD button - fast forward or search SLOW button - for slow motion picture STOP button - stops play/record AVX button - select LINE LAST CH button - Switches to the TV channel you watched previously during the current viewing session.

  • Page 11: Operating In The Remote Control

    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 12: 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 13: Basic Antenna Hookup [A]

    Watch Watch Playback of a Tape 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. TABLE A...

  • Page 14: Advanced Antenna Hookup -Av Hookup [B]

    • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR. Pressing the CHANNEL the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area. ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [B] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN...

  • Page 15: Advanced Cable Hookup -Av Hookup [D]

    Watch Playback of a Tape 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 16: Basic Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [E]

    CHANNEL SELECTION to Watch Select Channel to Watch Select Channel to Record Select Channel to Record to Watch - 16 - VCR indicator (Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off.) (TV mode) (TV mode)

  • Page 17: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [F]

    Watch Playback of a Tape 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 18: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box And Splitter [G]

    Output Channel Select Cable Box Output Channel - 18 - VCR indicator (Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off.) Select Channel to Watch (TV mode) Select Channel to Watch Select Channel to Watch...

  • Page 19: Auto Set Up

    1 Plug in at the power supply outlet after completely connecting all cables. Please refer to page 10 to 16 on "HOOKUP" sections. The VCR will be in the standby mode at this stage. 2 Press the POWER button on the VCR to start the auto set up. TABLE G CHANNEL SELECTION...

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Tips 1 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 "--:--" on the TV display.
  • Page 21 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 LANGUAGE option, and then press the 2 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option, and then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 22 SETTING THE CLOCK 5 Press the cursor button to select the minutes, and then press minutes. 6 Press the cursor button to select MONTH, and then press the month. 7 Press the cursor button to select DAY, and then press the day.

  • Page 23: Pre-Tuning The Vcr Tuner

    YEAR, and then press the year. 9 Press the GUIDE button. The VCR clock is now set, and should show the correct time of day on the TV screen. Notes: • The clock uses the 12-hour system. You set it for AM or PM.
  • Page 24 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 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 cursor button to select the SETUP option, and press the ENTER button.

  • Page 25: To Add Or Erase Channels

    6 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing. Note: Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels (vhf 2 - 13, uhf 14 - 69) and cable channels (CA TV I - 125). In some areas channels cannot be received when CATV1 is selected. In this case, select CATV2 in the receiving setup.
  • Page 26 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 1 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option, and then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the cursor button to select the channel, and then press the ENTER button.

  • Page 27: Auto Blue Setting

    PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER - 27 - 5 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. 6 Press the STOP button to delete the channel, or press the PLAY button to add it.

  • Page 28: Playback

    4 Press the cursor 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. • If the signal is too strong, this function may not operate even if you specify <ON>. During playback this function does not operate.

  • Page 29: Rewinding The Tape

    4 Press the STOP button to end playback. Note: This VCR can quasi playback the tape that is recorded by S- VHS type. SQPB stands for S-VHS Quasi Playback. When VCR playback by SQPB, the inversion noise will appears on screen in STILL, SLOW and F.ADV mode.

  • Page 30: Rewinding Or Fast Forwarding A Tape At High Speed

    Movie Return If your video cassette 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 a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds Note: This function works only in PLAYBACK mode, not in RECORDING mode.

  • Page 31: To Remove Noise From The Picture

    PLAYBACK - 31 - Press the REW or F.FWD button, then press it again. To stop the tape, press the STOP button. Note: During super rewind/fast-forward, there will be an interval of 5 seconds between the time the STOP button is pressed and the tape actually stops.

  • Page 32: Special Playback Effects

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS - 32 - Press the CH ( ) button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette. Press either the buttons until picture is clear. Note: To reactivate auto tracking, simply eject the tape and reinsert it into the VCR.

  • Page 33: Frame Advance

    • 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: Visual Search

    • 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. Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Shuttle Control

    • Select Hi-Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use. The L and R indicators will light in the VCR's display panel. • Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track. Also, if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio, select LINEAR.

  • Page 37: Using The "Super Index" Feature

    Each time you press the REC 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 38: 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 39 • When a blank is detected, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the blank. 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.

  • Page 40: Switching Rewind Or Fast Forward To Visual Search (Easy View)

    USING THE "SUPER INDEX" FEATURE Note: Make sure that the tape is at the beginning of blank before you start recording or editing. Switching rewind or fast forward to visual search (EASY VIEW) Hold down the (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button during rewind (or fast forward), and the mode will switch to visual search, so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning pictures.

  • Page 41: Viewing The On-Screen Display

    VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Switching between the 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. - 41 - (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK)

  • Page 42: Index With The Time Counter

    INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock. Press the DISPLAY button a second time to see just the time counter. Notes: • The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape. •...

  • Page 43: To Find Specific Sections On A Tape

    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 44: Recording A Program

    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. Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material.
  • Page 45 RECORDING A PROGRAM - 45 - 3 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select SP (standard play, for the best picture quality) or EP (extended play, for the longest recording time on a single tape). 4 Press the CH ( ) button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record.
  • Page 46 • Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place. When a cassette without a safety tab is inserted, "TAb" will flash in the VCR display or the warning screen will appear on the TV screen for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically.

  • Page 47: Recording A Program -Recording Tips

    TV (see page 48). 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 48: To Record A Second Audio Program (Sap)

    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 49 RECORDING A PROGRAM -RECORDING TIPS How to set the SAP option. 1 Press the GUIDE button. 2 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option, and then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the cursor button to select AUDIO, and then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the cursor button to set the STEREO/MONO option to "STEREO".

  • Page 50: 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 51: Delayed Recording

    - 51 - • 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 52: Delayed Recording Steps

    You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once. Recording is even easier when you 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 43.
  • Page 53 4 Press the ENTER button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording EXAMPLE: Set the VCR to record "one time", a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6:00 PM and records for 30 minutes on 7/10/99, at the EP recording speed.
  • Page 54 DELAYED RECORDING 5 Press the cursor button to change the hour of the start time. • The "AM" or "PM" can be select when you change the hour. 6 Press the cursor button to select the minutes, and then press the change the minutes of the start time.
  • Page 55 DELAYED RECORDING change the minutes. • If you have installed a cable box (see page 23), the cable box output channel will appear in the CH column. 9 Press the cursor button to select the channel, and then press the the channel.
  • Page 56 12 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory. Note: If program is overlap, the VCR gives you an error message that disappears from the screen in about 5 seconds.
  • Page 57 The cassette without safety tab will be ejected automatically. Be sure to insert a cassette with safety tab intact. The VCR will automatically give a warning display on the screen 5 minutes before timer recording is to start . When you have set up all the timed recordings you want: •...

  • Page 58: Using The Vcr Plus+ System For Recording

    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+ numbers. (See...

  • Page 59: Easy Delayed Recording With The Vcr Plus+ System

    23 "cable box setup" in "First Time Setup" section. The following operation is not necessary. VCR Plus+ setup - Channel setup The following shows the procedure you should perform when you are receiving the Cable News Network (channel 42 with the VCR Plus+ system) on channel 38. Example VCR Plus+...
  • Page 60 "NO", and then press the ENTER button. 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 61: Using The Vcr Plus+ System To Record A Program (By Using Tv Screen)

    Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program (by using TV screen) 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.
  • Page 62 EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM 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 five seconds. • The screen on the right (below) will not appear at this time.
  • Page 63 EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM - 63 - 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 cursor button to select ONE TIME, DAILY or WEEKLY PROGRAM, and then press ENTER button.

  • Page 64: Using The Vcr Plus+ System To Record A Program (By Using Vcr's Display)

    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 65 3 Press the PROGRAM button. The clock display switches to the indication shown on the right. • If eight programs have already been stored in memory, "FULL" will flash in the VCR's display for about five seconds. 4 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record.
  • Page 66 The delayed recording indicator ill 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 indicator will flash to warn you.

  • Page 67: Program Review

    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. Press the TAPE SPEED button to switch the recording mode.

  • Page 68: Using The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv

    • The screen will display the next program, if there are more, or it will switch back to the main menu. 5 Press the GUIDE button to end. USING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Using the VCR remote to control your Hitachi TV 1 Turn on the TV 2 Press the "TV" buttons on remote control.

  • Page 69: Integrating Your Stereo System With Your Vcr

    3 Point VCR remote control toward TV. 4 Press the number button corresponding the functions available on your TV remote control. Note: This function is available on Hitachi TV. Some of Hitachi TV does not work with this remote INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR...

  • Page 70: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder

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

  • Page 71: Hook-Up

    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 L (line) on the TV display. 2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control. The VCR will go into Record/ Pause.

  • 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. To copy from one VCR to another VCR...
  • Page 73 COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING) 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR-1 so that L1 (line) appears in the display. 2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on VCR-1. The VCR will go into Record/Pause.

  • Page 74: Problem Guide / Maintenance

    Please consult your service dealer for further information. 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: Guide Indications In Vcr Display And Osd Screen

    PROBLEM GUIDE / MAINTENANCE Guide indications in VCR display and OSD screen The following indications appear in the VCR display and OSD screen to tell you the current status of your VCR. (flashes for about 5 seconds) (flashes for about 5...

  • Page 76: Technical Specifications

    1 remote control unit (Part No. HL11134), 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.
  • Page 77 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - 77 - MONTREAL 514-956-9882...

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