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HITACHI
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-UX615A
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+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.
• 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 VT-UX615A 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+C3 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 -AUTOMATIC MODE... 25 Tips ... 25 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])... 25 SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE WITH CABLE BOX... 26 If your VCR is hooked up to a cable box (Hookups [E], [F] or [G])...
  • Page 3 Channel setup ... 66 EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM ... 68 VCR Plus+ setup - Channel setup... 68 Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program ... 69 PROGRAM REVIEW... 73 Reviewing what you have programmed... 73 PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV ...
  • Page 4 Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 770-279-5600 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA QR 15369 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1996 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC. 3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621 Printed in Malaysia...

  • Page 5: For Your Safety

    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 unplugged.

  • Page 6: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment.
  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 7 Power Cord Protection -- Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. See example below. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING 13 Power Lines -- An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation. e.

  • Page 10: Customer Controls

    CUSTOMER CONTROLS 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 Infrared receiver REC indicator AUDIO IN (L), (R) jacks VIDEO IN jack ANT.

  • Page 11: Vcr Customer Controls

    CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Display AM/PM indicators Time, Tape counter, Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator PLAY - playback SRCH - double-speed play 31 and visual search ["-" appears during reverse direction viewing] SLOW - slow play REW - rewind FF - fast forward...

  • Page 12: Remote Control Customer Controls

    CUSTOMER CONTROLS Remote Control Customer Controls 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) VIDEO OUT Jack...
  • Page 13 CUSTOMER CONTROLS button VCR, CAM (camcorder)*, TV - device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices VOL button - increase or decrease the audio volume REC - record button REW button - fast rewind...

  • Page 14: Remote Operation

    • Align the positive (+) and negative (-) polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control. 3 Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to close it. Operating in the remote control Operating the VCR: 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR's infrared...
  • Page 15 Note: If the remote does not work even at close range, try replacing the batteries with two fresh "AA" batteries. 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.

  • Page 16: 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 cassettes that were recorded at the LP speed.
  • Page 17 CASSETTE TAPES • The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off.

  • Page 18: Basic Antenna Hookup [A]

    You need to select the appropriate channel. • 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 19: Advanced Antenna Hookup -Av Hookup [B]

    ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [B] 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 20: Basic Cable Hookup [C]

    You need to select the appropriate channel. • 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 21: Advanced Cable Hookup -Av Hookup [D]

    ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] 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 22: Basic Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [E]

    You need to select the appropriate channel. • 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 23: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [F]

    ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [F] 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 24: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box And Splitter [G]

    ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER [G] 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 25: Setting The Clock -Automatic Mode

    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 26: Setting The Clock -Automatic Mode With Cable Box

    SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE WITH CABLE BOX SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE WITH CABLE BOX If your VCR is hooked up to a cable box (Hookups [E], [F] or [G]) Note: Turn on the cable box before setting. 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).
  • Page 27 SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE WITH CABLE BOX • It may take about five minutes. • 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.

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock -Time Zone Setting/Daylight Saving Time Setting

    SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING 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. 1 Press the GUIDE button.
  • Page 29 SETTING THE CLOCK -TIME ZONE SETTING/DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME SETTING 5 Press the (2) button to set the time. This screen appears to show that the clock is being set. Note: If the displayed time drifts from the current time even after steps 1 - 5 have been performed, reset the DST.

  • Page 30: Setting The Clock -Manually

    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. 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu.
  • Page 31 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: • The clock uses the 12-hour system. You set it for AM or PM.

  • Page 32: 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 33: When Automatic Presetting Of Channels Are Finished

    PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 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. 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing.

  • Page 34: Auto Blue Setting

    PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 3 Press the (3) button to select "ADD/ERASE CHANNEL". 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. 5 Press the STOP button to delete the channel, or press the PLAY button to add it.
  • Page 35 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 36: Cable Box Setup

    (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. Change channels on remote controlled cable boxes with the VCR remote control.
  • Page 37 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. Click to see remote control illustration. For example, press (0)(3) for channel 3.
  • Page 38 For example, press (3)(7) for the Hitachi brand cable box. 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.
  • Page 39 • Try entering all code numbers (00 - 61). Press number buttons 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 40: Playback

    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 41: Rewinding The Tape

    Rewinding the tape 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 a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds.
  • Page 42 PLAYBACK...

  • Page 43: 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 pressing the (4) button during playback and then press the CH ( button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars (see page 31).
  • Page 44 • 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...

  • Page 45: Choosing A Mode For Audio Playback

    • Release REW or F.FWD to return to normal 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 46 • 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 47: Shuttle Control

    SHUTTLE CONTROL 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 48: Using The "Index" Feature

    • The tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected. During this search, the word INDEX is displayed at the top left corner of the screen. • When the VCR finds an index mark, it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot.
  • Page 49 USING THE "INDEX" FEATURE 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 50: 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. Click to see on-screen and VCR displays Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock.

  • Page 51: 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 52 INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER It will automatically stop at the stop where you cleared the counter in step 3. • Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot. Note: Press the DISPLAY button to turn the counter display off. The selected spot will stay in memory until you set a new one or until the tape is ejected.

  • Page 53: Recording A Program

    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.
  • Page 54 ) button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record. Example: Select channel 8. • 100/ENT and (2) and (4) for channel 124. 6 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC/IRT button on the VCR.
  • Page 55 • 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 56: Recording A Program -Recording Tips

    TV (see page 50). 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 57: To Record A Second Audio Program (Sap)

    Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program - such as in a second language. If a station broadcasts in SAP, the SA indicator will display on your TV screen. You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option. How to set the SAP option.

  • Page 58: Stereo Vs. Mono Sound

    6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on "Basic Recording Steps" on pages 37 and 38. 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 59: Instant Recording Timer

    INSTANT RECORDING TIMER Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) The Instant Recording Timer (REC/IRT button on the VCR) will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer. In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting.
  • Page 60 INSTANT RECORDING TIMER 1 Press the POWER button. 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds. • This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control.

  • Page 61: 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 62 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 63 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 64 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. • If you are using a cable box, you must select the channel you want to record on the cable box (in this case 8);...
  • Page 65 • 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 66: 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...
  • Page 67 USING THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM FOR RECORDING 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 68: 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 69: Using The Vcr Plus+ System To Record A Program

    EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM 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 70 EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS+ SYSTEM • 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 71 The screen will display all the details of the program you chose. Check the CH number to make sure it is the right one. If not, you need to check your VCR Plus+ channel setup again. 7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want, then press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs.
  • Page 72 • 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 25 in the "First Time Setup"...

  • Page 73: Program Review

    PROGRAM REVIEW 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 clear automatically once recording is complete, but daily and weekly setting must be cleared out manually.

  • Page 74: 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. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV.

  • Page 75: Using The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv

    PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Gold star 2 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.

  • Page 76: 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 40, of "RECORDING OPERATION" Section, "Stereo vs. mono sound".

  • Page 77: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder

    Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to the audio/video jacks on the front of your VCR. 1 Press the AVX button 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.
  • Page 78 COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy, press the VCR PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape. • Press the stop button to finish recording.

  • Page 79: 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 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR-1 so that L1 (line) appears in the display.
  • Page 80 COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING) 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.

  • Page 81: Problem Guide/Maintenance

    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 • Make sure the batteries are fresh, and properly installed.
  • Page 82 PROBLEM GUIDE/MAINTENANCE the heads. Note: Mechanical sound is hear during head cleaning. NOTE: Dirt accumulation on the video heads will cause the playback picture to become noisy. Heavy accumulations due to abnormal usage, or the use of poor quality tapes may be beyond the capabilities of the Auto Head Cleaning System, and may require the video heads to be professionally cleaned by a qualified service dealer.

  • Page 83: Technical Specifications

    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 You must state your zip code when calling...

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