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Hitachi VT-UX617A Owner's Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-UX617A
Owner's manual
Using these quality features:
• Tape navigation feature allows you to automatically locate a program you want to view, and also
allows you to list the recorded contents on the TV screen for every tape you have recorded on this VCR.
• The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply
entering a PlusCode* number.
*VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
With the VCR Plus+C3 system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on
your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C3 and VCR Plus+C3 are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
•
*"Commercial Advance™ is a trademark of Arthur D. Little Enterprises.
A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises."
• Displaying captions.
• 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.
• Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV
• On-screen programming guide.

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  • Page 1 • Tape navigation feature allows you to automatically locate a program you want to view, and also allows you to list the recorded contents on the TV screen for every tape you have recorded on this VCR. • The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode* number.
  • Page 2 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, Hawaii 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621 QR 15369 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1996 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA Tel.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setting the clock automatically ...22 SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE WITH CABLE BOX ...23 If your VCR is hooked up to a cable box (Hookups [E], [F] or [G])...23 SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING ...24 What to do if the displayed time drifts from the current time by more than an hour ...24 SETTING THE CLOCK -MANUALLY ...25...
  • Page 4 EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM ...60 VCR Plus+ setup - Channel setup...60 VCR Plus+ setup - Channel setup...61 Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program ...61 PROGRAM REVIEW ...64 Reviewing what you have programmed...64 TAPE NAVIGATION...65 Tape navigation and directory screen ...65...

  • Page 5: 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 6: Important Safeguards

    WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
  • Page 7 operating instructions. 6 Overloading -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords, damaged or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs.

  • Page 8: Customer Controls

    other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer.

  • Page 9: Vcr Customer Controls

    VCR Customer Controls Item No. Function Infrared transmitter POWER button EJECT button Cassette compartment STOP button Shuttle ring PLAY/STILL button REC/IRT button CHANNEL (channel up/down) TRACKING buttons Select button MENU button Infrared receiver REC indicator CA SKIP button AUDIO IN (L), (R) jacks 65 VIDEO IN jack ANT.

  • Page 10: Vcr Customer Controls

    Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator PLAY - playback SRCH - double-speed play and visual search ["-" appears during reverse direction viewing] SLOW - slow play REW - rewind FF - fast forward STILL - play pause and frame advance...
  • Page 11 Item No. Function Transmission window POWER button GUIDE - to recall OSD menu VCR/TV mode select button CLEAR - clears time counter DISPLAY - to recall on-screen display 100/ENT button PROGRAM (programming) button VCR, CAM (camcorder)*, TV - device buttons let you set...

  • Page 12: Remote Operation

    PAUSE button Shuttle ring LIGHT button - illuminates key function buttons for a few seconds CA SKIP button 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 session...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Cassette Tapes

    About the illuminated buttons: • If a button on the remote control is pressed, one of the VCR, CAM and TV buttons lights so that you know which device you are now operating. CASSETTE TAPES Types Only use video cassettes with the The table shows the recording time of different cassettes.

  • Page 15: Removal

    • Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display.

  • Page 16: Advanced Antenna Hookup -Av Hookup [B]

    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... • WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup B Illustration BASIC CABLE HOOKUP [C] WITH THIS HOOKUP...

  • Page 17: Advanced Cable Hookup -Av Hookup [D]

    • Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display.

  • Page 18: Basic Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [E]

    BASIC CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [E] 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. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL.

  • Page 19: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [F]

    • Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display.

  • Page 20: Basic Dss Hookup [H]

    • Your VCR cannot receive RF signals from the antenna or cable through the DSS box. Connect the antenna or cable cord to the IN FROM ANT jack of your VCR, not to the RF IN/OUT jacks of the DSS box.

  • Page 21: Advanced Dss Hookup [I]

    • Turn on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display.

  • Page 22: Setting The Clock -Automatic Mode

    • When the clock is set automatically, the displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one minute. Setting the clock automatically - if your VCR is hooked up to an antenna or cable without a cable box (Hookups [A], [B], [C], [D], [H] or [I]) 1 Press the POWER button to turn the VCR power off.

  • Page 23: Setting The Clock -Automatic Mode With Cable Box

    If the VCR is already turned off, press the POWER button to turn the power on, then press it again to turn the power off. The time will appear in the VCR display to show that the current time has been set. The automatic clock set procedure might take about 5 minutes.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Setting The Clock -Manually

    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> and back to <AUTO>. • This screen gives an example where <ATLANTIC> is specified. 4 Press the (4) button to select the D.S.T.
  • Page 26 The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. Click to see remote control illustration. 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu. 3 Press the (1) button to select "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>". When "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>" is selected, "SET TIME ZONE" (item 3) and "SET DST" (item 4) are not displayed.

  • Page 27: Pre-Tuning The Vcr Tuner

    For example, if today is July 8 1997, press (0)(7)(0)(8)(9)(7). 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. Notes: •...

  • Page 28: 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 29: To Add Or Erase Channels

    To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank, have snowy pictures, or interference. You may skip these channels by erasing them. Very weak stations might not be memorized at all. You may receive these stations by adding them.

  • Page 30: Cable Box Setup

    3 Press the (2) button to select "VCR SETUP". 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 31 The VCR can be programmed to: Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus+ delayed recording operation. Change channels on remote controlled cable boxes with the VCR remote control. BEFORE YOU BEGIN... Make sure the cable box is positioned properly on the VCR.
  • Page 32 6 Turn on your cable box and select channel 2. Note: Refer to the cable box owner's manual to identify the cable box output channel (usually 3 or 4). 7 Using the VCR remote, enter the cable box output channel numbers. Click to see remote control illustration.
  • Page 33 10 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. 11 Cable box channel changed to channel 9: Press the (1) button to end this setting. Click to see remote control illustration.

  • Page 34: Dss Box Setup

    Automatically select channels on the DSS box during a timer recording operation. BEFORE YOU BEGIN... Make sure the DSS box is positioned properly on the VCR. 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.
  • Page 35 For example, press (0)(1) for the Hitachi brand DSS box. 9 Press the GUIDE button to enter your DSS box brand. The VCR will change the DSS box from channel 100 to channel 999 to confirm that the correct code was entered.

  • Page 36: Playback

    • Try entering all code numbers (00 - 03). 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 DSS box. If you wish to program a DSS broadcast for delayed recording, press the AVX button to select "LINE 1"...

  • Page 37: 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 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 38: Special Playback Effects

    Still Playback (Pause) Press the PAUSE button on the remote control or PLAY/STILL on the VCR to still the tape during play. The picture will "freeze". You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen. This is normal.

  • Page 39: Choosing A Mode For Audio Playback

    • 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 using...
  • Page 40 A Jerry Iggulden invention licensed by Arthur D. Little Enterprises." With Commercial Advance, the VCR detects commercials on the recorded tape and marks them, they can then be skipped when the tape is played back. This function can operate with a tape on which a program lasting for more than 15 minutes has been recorded.
  • Page 41 Refer to the following for details. 1 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press the (6) button to select "CM ADV.". The "COMMERCIAL ADVANCE" menu will appear on the TV screen. Commercial Advance Marking: Confirm that "CM SEARCH <ON>"...
  • Page 42 The VCR will not mark commercials. To play back tapes recorded using Commercial Advance: Press the (2) button to select <AUTO> or <MANUAL>. Select <AUTO> to play the marked commercials in the forward search mode automatically. Select <MANUAL> if you don't want to play the commercials in the forward search mode. If <MANUAL> is specified, the marked commercials are played in the forward search mode only when the CA SKIP button on the remote control is pressed.

  • Page 43: Precautions

    Precautions Position of tape after commercials were marked: After marking commercials, the VCR fast forwards the tape to the end of recording to be ready for the next recording. If two or more programs were recorded continuously: If there is not time for marking the tape the recording of which has finished, the commercials will be marked when all recordings are finished.

  • Page 44: Using The "Index" Feature

    [B] Turn the ring in the stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape. • The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial. Note: • If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the SLOW/STILL modes, turn and hold the shuttle ring in the SLOW position, then press the CH ( ) button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars.

  • Page 45: Viewing The On-Screen Display

    • 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 46: Index 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 DISPLAY button two or three times. The counter will appear in the VCR's display. 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape.

  • Page 47: 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 48: Basic Recording Steps

    When you insert a blank tape (or a tape recorded without "Tape Navigation" indexing), the MENU button indicator on the VCR flashes and "120" flashes in the VCR's display for about 10 seconds. • If you are using a T-120 tape for recording: Ignore this display.
  • Page 49 Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light red. 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.

  • Page 50: Recording A Program -Recording Tips

    63). 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 51: 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 52: 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 53 • 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 54: Delayed Recording

    Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record. With the delayed recording feature, you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like - without your being around! You can record a program one time only, or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time.
  • Page 55 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 56 7 Press the (2) button for PM. 8 Enter the end time by pressing (0), (6), (3) and (0) for 6:30. The VCR automatically selects PM for you. • The screen shows today's date, so no changes are needed on that line.

  • Page 57: When The Dss Box Has Been Set Up And Or Is Specified For "1 Channel" On The "Channel Preset" Screen

    • 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 58: Using The Vcr Plus+ System For Recording

    5 Perform the same procedure described on pages 48 and 49 to enter the recording time, end time, date and tape speed (SP or EP). USING THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM FOR RECORDING About the VCR Plus+ system This handy feature makes timed recording a snap. You don't need to enter the specific channel, date, time or...

  • Page 59: 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 difference, YOUR channel numbers must be assigned to the corresponding VCR Plus+ number. (See...

  • Page 60: Easy Delayed Recording With The Vcr Plus+ System

    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. Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus+ Channels for Home Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box) Setup (Hookups [A], [B], [C] or [D].) 1 Turn on the TV and select the Video channel (3 or 4).

  • Page 61: Vcr Plus+ Setup - Channel Setup

    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 62 • 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. 3 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record.
  • Page 63 • 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 27 in the "First Time Setup" section.

  • Page 64: Program Review

    Important: Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR. Caution of VCR Plus+ Recording After entering a PlusCode number, check the information displayed with the "PROGRAM REVIEW". If there is (are) any unnecessary program(s), please cancel or correct it (them). Please refer to Page 55, "Reviewing what you have programmed".

  • Page 65: Tape Navigation

    • This VCR can store about 80 programs (including non-recorded segments) in memory. 2 Insert a tape recorded by this VCR. The power comes on automatically, the tape indicator lights on the display, and the "MENU" button on the VCR flashes. (It flashes to show that tape navigation is operational.) Then the MENU button lights.

  • Page 66: Storing Tape Data In Memory

    Shows the blank (non-recorded) sections and the maximum amount of time for which a new recording can be made at the EP speed. Program Number Shows the number of the recorded program registered by the VCR. This number will be highlighted when selected. Viewed Mark Shows that you have already watched more than half of a recorded program from its start.

  • Page 67: How To Locate The Beginning Of A Program Or A Non-Recorded (Blank) Section

    The MENU button will flash for about 30 seconds, and "120" flashes in the VCR's display for about 10 seconds. 2 Press the CLEAR button to choose the type of tape you are using. 120: T-120 or shorter tape 160:...

  • Page 68: Tape Data Menu

    When the program is found, playback will begin automatically. If you want the VCR to stop at the beginning of the selected program: Press the STOP button. This screen will appear while searching for the selected program. When the program is found, the VCR will stop automatically.
  • Page 69 • Display tape navigation data • Delete tape navigation data Note: If a cassette is in the VCR, eject it before you select the tape data menu. Press the GUIDE button. Then press the (5) button. The tape data menu will appear.
  • Page 70 Note: You cannot erase the data of the tape loaded in the VCR. Eject the tape before performing the following. • Press the select button to specifiy the TAPE NO. you want to delete. Press the select button to move toward the lower numbers;...

  • Page 71: Precautions

    • Press the GUIDE button for normal viewing. Precautions When tapes recorded without the tape navigation feature are inserted into the VCR, the "120" display (selecting tape length) will appear in the VCR's display automatically. This includes: 1 Blank tape 2 Tape recorded by another VCR 3 Tape recorded with TAPE DATE <OFF>...

  • Page 72: Displaying Captions

    Follow the instructions on page 59 to delete data and provide more space in the tape data memory. Dubbing: Tape Navigation does not operate with tapes on which only audio is recorded or dubbed from a CDV (compact disc video). Contents of data stored in memory when pause is engaged during recording: The program number does not change even if pause is engaged during recording.

  • Page 73: Programming The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv

    4 Press the CC button on the remote control. 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.

  • Page 74: Using The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv

    Note: If your TV brand is not listed on the Set-Up Chart, try all the buttons listed in the chart until the TV changes channels. If the TV channel does not change, you won't be able to program the remote for your TV. Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the "TV" button on remote control.

  • Page 75: 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 45, of "RECORDING OPERATION" Section, "Stereo vs. mono sound".

  • Page 76: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder

    3 Press the REC/IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording. 4 Press the STOP button or remote control to stop recording. COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER Hookup You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes.

  • Page 77: Copying From One Vcr To Another Vcr (Dubbing)

    • Press the stop button to finish recording. 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.

  • Page 78: To Copy From One Vcr To Another Vcr

    3 Press the PLAY button on VCR-2. You will see the taped program being played on the TV. 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.

  • Page 79: Problem Guide

    • Power has been interrupted - reset the clock. • Reset the clock. • Push the reset switch (behind the cover on the VCR front) with a sharp pointed instrument (pen, toothipick, etc.) • Check that "1 TAPE DATA <ON>" is specified in the TAPE DATA MENU.

  • Page 80: Maintenance

    Accessories: *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 81 Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada. For the location nearest to you, call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers: In the continental U.S.A In Canada DIAL TOLL FREE 7 days a week, 24 hours a day...

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