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HITACHI
VHS Video Deck
VT-M281A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
Using these quality features:
Up to 8 delayed recording programs
Auto tracking for improved picture in playback
Cable-compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner
Remote control for use with your VCR, TV and cable converter
All basic playback functions on the VCR
On-screen graphic programming guide
Front Audio and Video Jacks
Auto Head Cleaning
HITACHI HOME
(HSC)
ELECTRONICS
INC.
(AMERICA), INC.
Canada Hwy.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd.,
Pointe Claire, Quebec
Norcross, GA 30093
H9R1B1, CANADA
Tel. 404-279-5600
9150
E72118
QR10204 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1994
Printed in Malaysia
HITACHI SALES
CORPORATION
OF HAWAII, INC.
3219 Koapaka Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI
CANADA
3300 Trans
Tel. 514-697-
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  • Page 1 Up to 8 delayed recording programs Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Cable-compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner Remote control for use with your VCR, TV and cable converter All basic playback functions on the VCR On-screen graphic programming guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3 Hook up the Audio/Video Signal ... 9 4 Hook Up the RF Signal... 10 5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply ... 12 6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control ... 12 7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch ... 12 Getting Started (Controls) ...
  • Page 3 Periodic Maintenance ... 39 If the VCR Doesn't Work Right... 39 Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself ... 39 Care and Servicing (Problems) Often Encountered Problems ... 41 Hitachi Service Hotline... 42 Specifications ... 43 Technical Specifications... 43 pg. 47 ... 41...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 5: Important Safeguards

    (this page). A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 4). Get to know your VCR by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your business. To reset the clock and channel selections...21, 22 To play a tape...25...
  • Page 6 Introduction 2 Retain Instruction -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -- Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions. 4 Polarized Plug -- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
  • Page 7 Introduction Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Power-line operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire.
  • Page 8 Introduction 16 Lightning -- For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it its left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable- system.

  • Page 9: Simple Hookups

    Look on the back of your TV for two jacks - possibly color-coded yellow and white. They will be labelled AUDIO IN, or VIDEO IN. (If you are not sure, look at the back of your VCR - you will see two sets of these jacks.) If you have no jacks like these on your TV, skip this step and proceed to Step 4.

  • Page 10: Hook Up The Rf Signal

    Capabilities: The audio and video signal connections are all you need to play back a prerecorded tape. If you do not intend to record on your VCR from your antenna/cable, then you're all hooked up now. Otherwise, continue with Step 4, which will let you record off TV channels.
  • Page 11 If you have either an external or internal (rabbit ears) antenna rather than cable, you may have 300 ohm connectors like these. In this case, you will need special adapters (not provided with VCR) to make the 75 ohm round wire connections shown below. (You may already have one on your TV.)

  • Page 12: Attach The Tv And Vcr To The Power Supply

    3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel. Turn the power on to both the TV and the VCR, and look for a switch on the back of the VCR. Set the switch to 3 or 4, whichever is not a commercial channel in your area.
  • Page 13 Introduction Now turn the TV and VCR back around facing you and begin your quick tour of the controls (page 14).

  • Page 14: Getting Started (Controls)

    Most of the time, you'll be directing the VCR from the remote control, but there are some controls on the VCR that will come in handy too.

  • Page 15: When The Remote Doesn't Work Right

    For these to operate, you must have preset your channels. REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to. (Press REC and PLAY at the same time.) F.FWD Fast forwards the videotape.

  • Page 16: Vcr Controls

    Watch for these signs and symbols that let you know that the VCR is responding to your instructions. Meet Your On-Screen Guide Your Hitachi VCR has as a special feature called the Easy Guide Menu. This feature guides you through simple setup and programming tasks right on the TV screen.
  • Page 17 Getting Started (Controls) 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 number 6 or 7 for the other language options. Now, you will do most of your programming and setup by pressing numbers on the remote control which correspond to options presented in this and other on-screen menus.

  • Page 18: Getting Started (Initial Setup)

    When everything is set up as you want, press GUIDE again to back out of the Easy Guide Menu. You need to set items 1 and 2 the first time you set up your VCR and any time you have a lengthy power interruption. The rest of the items can be set later as needed.

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock This is easy to do and important for your later timed recordings. You'll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR, and any time the power goes out more than 1 minute. When you first plug in the VCR or after a power interruption, the clock display will read "--:--".
  • Page 20 Getting Started (Initial Setup) Once channels are preset, you can use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to move through the active channels. Or you can press the number buttons to move quickly between channels that are far apart. Removing Channels You may not want to keep all the stations the auto-programmer selects, since you may prefer to have only a few favorite channels in the tuner's memory.

  • Page 21: Getting Started (Videotapes)

    T-160 160 min. You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed. Your Hitachi VCR does not record at this speed, but it can play cassettes that were recorded in LP mode. No special setting is required for playback.

  • Page 22: Tape Storage

    Getting Started (Videotapes) Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. You will feel the VCR take it in. When the cassette is all the way in, the VCR powers up automatically and a TAPE-IN indicator shows on the LCD display. It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed.

  • Page 23: Basic Operations

    Get a blank tape and try recording a TV show. Then you'll know how to use the VCR when you need to - or where in the manual to find the instructions you forgot. Let's go!

  • Page 24: Special Playback Effects

    Basic Operations Manual Rewind Press STOP and then REW. The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning, then stops. Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR to release the tape. Automatic Rewind (MOVIE RETURN) When the tape reaches the end during playback or normal recording, it will automatically rewinds and comes to the beginning of the tape or memory stop position.
  • Page 25 Before the 5 seconds are up, press DISPLAY a second time to see just the counter. It will stay on the screen. Press DISPLAY a third time to see the counter on the VCR display as well. ("M" will display below the counter on the TV screen.) Press DISPLAY a fourth time to end the on-screen display.
  • Page 26 If this is not the program you want, don't press anything. After 15 seconds, the VCR will move to the next mark and play a part of that program. The VCR will continue searching until you press INDEX again or PLAY reach the end of the tape.

  • Page 27: Basic Operations (Recording)

    An indicator on the VCR's display shows which speed is active. 4. Set the VCR to the channel you want to record from. Use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to flip through the channels, or use the number buttons to go directly to the channel you want.

  • Page 28: Using The Instant Recording Timer (Irt)

    Basic Operations (Recording) your television (see Advanced Operations). The recording will continue as set on the VCR. If a preset timed recording starts up while you are watching the TV, you'll hear the cassette as it clicks on and see the recording indicator light up on the VCR display.
  • Page 29 Monday through Friday. WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week. Your VCR can record up to 8 programs at different days and times, or up to 8 programs on the same day. Before You Begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording: Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time.

  • Page 30: Reviewing What You Have Programmed

    Basic Operations (Recording) When the power is off, 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. To Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress...
  • Page 31 (1 - 8). If the shows are all scheduled to start at 7 AM, the VCR starts with program 1 at 7 AM, and switches to what remains of program 2 when program 1 is done recording, and so on.

  • Page 32: Advanced Operations

    Once you have programmed the remote, you won't have to do it again until you change the batteries. This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the VCR, as long as your TV comes with a remote control. This feature comes in handy - you don't have to juggle two remotes.

  • Page 33: Controlling The Tv

    CHANNEL (down arrow) Sharp Controlling the TV Once programmed, the VCR's remote control is ready to control the TV. First press TV to change to the TV function mode, then press the button of the TV function that you want.

  • Page 34: Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)

    Consult the cable company or the cable converter manual for assistance in using the VCR with a cable converter. You will probably need to set the VCR to channel 3 or 4 and then use the cable converter to switch stations.
  • Page 35 Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) Check all the TV and VCR functions. If you don't get all the functions you want, proceed with Option 2. Option 2--All Channels Unscrambled 1. Remove the cable company's line from the back of the cable box that goes to your TV.

  • Page 36: Remote Control Of The Cable Converter

    Remote Control of the Cable Converter If you have a cable converter, you will probably want to program your VCR's remote control so you can easily change channels. The process is the same as for programming the remote to operate your TV. For additional details, see page 36.

  • Page 37: Advanced Operations (Second Vcr)

    Second VCR Hookup Illustration To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control If the second VCR that you've hooked up is also a Hitachi, you can set your remote to operate both VCRs. Press GUIDE, then press 4 to bring up the Setup screen.
  • Page 38 Advanced Operations (Second VCR) Press the AVX button on the VCRs remote control so that the L (Line) indicator appears in the VCR display. (L2: Front A/V IN; L1: Rear A/V IN.) Press REC/IRT on the VCR to start recording.

  • Page 39: Vcr Care And Servicing

    Hitachi service center. Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself Do not remove the cover or the back of the VCR - this will void the warranty and endanger your safety. The exposed uninsulated voltage in this unit may be high enough to cause electrical shock. It is dangerous to...
  • Page 40 VCR Care and Servicing be serviced by an untrained user. To be safe, refer service problems to qualified service personnel.

  • Page 41: Care And Servicing (Problems)

    MECHANICAL SOUNDS DURING PLAYBACK. THINGS TO CHECK POWER CORD PLUGGED PROGRAM SET TO THE CORRECT CHANNEL? PROGRAM TIME AND DATE SET CORRECTLY? VCR POWER TURNED OFF? SAFETY TAB REMOVED FROM THE VIDEOCASSEETTE? LOOSE OR INAPPROPRIATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN VCR AND TV?

  • Page 42: Hitachi Service Hotline

    Care and Servicing (Problems) Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada. For the location nearest 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...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Accessory part numbers shown are for USA only. For information about how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
  • Page 44 Specifications...

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