1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Hitachi Manuals
  4. VCR
  5. VT-F482A
  6. Owner's manual

Hitachi VT-F482A Owner's Manual

Hitachi owner's manual video deck vhs vt-f482a
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Video Deck
Hitachi
VT-F482A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
Using these quality features:
VHS hi-fidelity sound in playback
Flying erase head for clear joints of frames during audio/video dubbing.
Automatic tape head cleaning
Up to 8 delayed recording programs
Auto tracking for improved picture in playback
Frequency synthesizer quartz tuner
Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV
All basic playback functions on convenient shuttle control
On-screen programming guide
Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)
VCR Plus+* for easy timed recording
* VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corp. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
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
QR10587 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1994
Japan KS-N(N)
VHS
HITACHI SALES
CORPORATION
OF HAWAII, INC.
3219 Koapaka Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI
CANADA
3300 Trans
Tel. 514-697-
Printed in
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Hitachi VT-F482A

Summary of Contents for Hitachi VT-F482A

  • Page 1 (AMERICA), INC. Canada Hwy. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Pointe Claire, Quebec Norcross, GA 30093 H9R1B1, CANADA Tel. 404-279-5600 9150 QR10587 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1994 Japan KS-N(N) HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC. 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY... 4 Read This First ... 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 6 Getting Started... 10 Simple Hookups... 10 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR ... 10 2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use... 10 3 Hook up the Audio/Video Signal ...
  • Page 3 Copying Tapes From a Camcorder ... 49 VCR Care and Servicing ... 51 Routine Cleaning ... 51 Head Cleaning ... 51 Periodic Maintenance ... 51 If the VCR Doesn't Work Right... 51 Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself ... 51 Technical Specifications... 52 Hitachi Service Hotline... 52...

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    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 and unplugged.

  • Page 5: Read This First

    (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 play a tape...27 To record a program...33 To reset the clock and channel selections...22, 23...

  • 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.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 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. 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.
  • Page 9 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product. c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    This sections explains how to hookup the VCR, quick tour of the controls, set up for first-time operation using on-screen menus, and videocassette tapes. Enjoy getting to know all about your Hitachi VCR. Let's get started. Simple Hookups 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR Be sure your chosen location allows for proper ventilation, stability, and protection from heat and moisture (see Important Safeguards).

  • Page 11: Hook Up The Rf Signal

    Getting Started jacks. Look on the back of your TV for three jacks - possibly color-coded yellow, white and red. They will be labeled something like IN (L and R), 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 12 Getting Started If you have been watching the TV in your home before getting the VCR, you will already have a round wire attached to your TV. Otherwise, look for a cable connection coming in through the wall from outside. (If you find this connection, remember to call your local cable company to start the service.) 1.

  • Page 13: Attach The Tv And Vcr To The Power Supply

    Getting Started Separate UHF and VHF antenna wires, both 300 ohm flat wire 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm round VHF If you have "rabbit ears" (an antenna on top of your TV), you will need an additional adapter and 75 ohm extension to make your leads reach from the antenna to the VCR.

  • Page 14: Set The Rf Or Video Channel Switch

    Getting Started battery with the plus mark on the remote. 7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch 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. Turn the power on to both the TV and the VCR, and look for a switch on the back of the VCR.

  • Page 15: Getting Started (Controls)

    Getting Started (Controls) Getting Started (Controls) Quick Tour of the Controls Study these pictures carefully to learn about the buttons and controls that you'll need for everyday operation. Various controls are explained throughout this manual as they are needed, but now is a good time to get familiar with their locations.

  • Page 16: When The Remote Doesn't Work Right

    Getting Started (Controls) CLEAR Used in on-screen programming and indexing. DISPLAY Used in on-screen programming and indexing. VOLUME Increase or decrease the audio volume. MUTE Turns off the audio until you press MUTE again. REC Starts recording on the station the VCR is set to. REW Rewinds the videotape.

  • Page 17: 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 System. This feature guides you through simple setup and programming tasks right on the TV screen.
  • Page 18 Getting Started (Controls) will see this screen: 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. Instructions are easy to follow, and blinking spaces on the screen will show you where your input is needed.

  • Page 19: Getting Started (Initial Setup)

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) Getting Started (Initial Setup) Setup for First-Time Operation Before you use your VCR to watch or record from your TV, you need to "tell" the VCR whether your TV uses cable or antenna input and let it program itself to receive your TV's channels.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) are <HIFI>, <LINEAR> and <MIX>. 5 STEREO/MONO Press 5 to control how the audio signal is recorded and sent to the TV. Options are <STEREO> and <MONO>. 6 SAP Press 6 when you are ready to record a second audio program. Options are <OFF>...

  • Page 21: More About Channel Selections

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) recall the screen to enter the correct setup. The day of the week is set automatically. More About Channel Selections Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69) and 125 cable channels (CATV 1-125). When you press 8 on the Initial Setup screen, the tuner automatically cycles through all available channels in your area and places them in memory.

  • Page 22: Hi-Fi Sound

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) Use the MONO setting when the stereo signal is not strong enough for quality reception (for example, when there is signal drift or noise). Hi-Fi Sound Hi-Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player. Its dynamic range of over 90dB will record either stereo or monaural broadcasts with the highest quality possible.

  • Page 23: Getting Started (Videotapes)

    T-160 160 min. You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed. You 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 24: 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 display. It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed.

  • Page 25: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations Basic Operations Practice starting and stopping a video you've rented - play it through, see how it automatically rewinds. 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.

  • Page 26: Rewinding The Tape

    Basic Operations The above functions always work when you are viewing a videocassette even if the display, as shown, is not displayed. Rewinding the Tape When you are done watching a video, you can rewind the tape automatically or manually. If the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop and automatically rewinds the videocassette.

  • Page 27: To Find Specific Sections On A Tape

    Basic Operations slow motion, double speed, and search - using one convenient dial. The jog feature lets you control the frame by frame picture - using one conventional dial. If the jog or shuttle dial is operated when the key function buttons are illuminated, the illumination goes off.
  • Page 28 Basic Operations playback, the counter shows briefly in the TV screen's upper right corner. When you want to check the counter during playback, there are several ways to do it. Pressing DISPLAY will cycle you through the three options. Press DISPLAY just once to see the counter, mode, time, and date on the screen for 5 seconds.
  • Page 29 Basic Operations Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX A quick way to access specific program segments is with the index search feature. This lets you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the INDEX "mark." This function only works with recordings that have been set up with indexing.

  • Page 30: Basic Operations (Recording)

    Basic Operations (Recording) Basic Operations (Recording) Recording a Program Before you 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 31: Using The Instant Recording Timer (Irt)

    Basic Operations (Recording) clicks on and see the recording indicator light up on the VCR display. You can check on the recording by pressing VCR/TV again. This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR, you'll see the program you are recording.

  • Page 32: Setting The Vcr To Record Later

    Basic Operations (Recording) REC/IRT button. While you are recording, the time remaining is shown in the display. At the end of your recording the display will read "0:00"; recording will then automatically stop and the VCR will turn itself off. To stop recording while in the IRT mode, press the POWER button and then press the STOP button (this can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control) within 10 seconds.

  • Page 33: Reviewing What You Have Programmed

    The news comes on channel 8 at 6 0'clock - but you've got a meeting scheduled during that time. Luckily you just purchased this Hitachi VCR. Press GUIDE, press 2, then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time...

  • Page 34: Programming Priorities

    Basic Operations (Recording) brings up the screen settings for the first program. Keep pressing 3 to cycle through all the programs you have preset. To remove a program, press CLEAR. The screen will display the next program, if there are more, or it will switch back to the main menu. Programming Priorities When you have set up several timed recordings, it may occur that some of their times overlap.

  • Page 35: Basic Operations (Vcr Plus + Recording)

    Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus + About VCR Plus+ This handy feature makes timed recordings a snap. You don't need to enter the specific channel, date, time, or duration of a program. All you enter is its PlusCode - a number of up to eight digits.
  • Page 36 Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) channel 20 WFYI (PBS). 4. If you subscribe to cable TV, have your cable company's channel directory handy. This should list all the channels as you receive them in your home, for example: Channel 34 Arts and Entertainment Network Channel 35 Turner Network Television Channel 36 ESPN 5.
  • Page 37 Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) Cable News Network 42 Channel 38 CNN Discovery Channel 37 Channel 33 Discovery In the example above none of the cable channels match, all of them need to be assigned to VCR Plus+ channel codes. Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus+ Channels For Home Antenna or Cable (No Cable Box) Setup 1.
  • Page 38 Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 5. Turn on your cable box and tune it to channel 02. 6. Enter the output channel of your cable box by pressing a number on the remote. For example, press 0 3 for channel 3. 7.

  • Page 39: Using Vcr Plus+ To Record A Program

    Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program Now that your channels are set up, you can take advantage of this quick and easy method of delayed recording. You will use the on-screen Easy Guide System, following the basic procedure for delayed recording outlined on page 37.
  • Page 40 Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) check the channel number - it should be the one on which you usually watch the program at home. (If not, you need to check your VCR Plus+ channel setup.) 7. Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want, then press GUIDE to complete your programming or continue with additional programs.

  • Page 41: 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 42: Controlling The Tv

    Advanced Operations Sanyo Gold Star 1 Toshiba Gold Star 2 Panasonic CHANNEL (up arrow) Mitsubishi CHANNEL (down arrow) Sharp 1 Sharp 2 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 43: Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)

    Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) Hooking Up to a Cable Box The cable box brings all the advantages of pay cable, but finding a satisfactory hookup can be challenging. To sort out what to do, we suggest a step-by-step approach to installation.

  • Page 44: Advanced Hookup (Cable Box To Unscramble Only Pay Channels)

    Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) 2. Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box. You will tune the TV to its video input to watch the VCR. Illustration of Hookup If your cable box has audio/video output jacks, you can also connect the audio/video output of the cable box and the audio/video input of the VCR.

  • Page 45: Advanced Operations (Stereo System)

    Advanced Operations (Stereo System) Advanced Operations (Stereo System) Integrating Your Stereo System There are several reasons to consider hooking up your stereo system with your TV and VCR. If your TV does not have stereo, you can get stereo quality from your VCR by hooking it to your stereo receiver.

  • Page 46: Advanced Operations (Second Vcr)

    With another VCR hooked up, you can copy videotapes as needed, and you can get fancy with multimedia programming. For this discussion, we refer to the model VT-F482A Hitachi as VCR2 and the other unit as VCR1. Hookup To hook up a second VCR, you need:...

  • Page 47: Video Dubbing

    To begin dubbing First connect the audio source to the audio input jacks on the front of your VT-F482A. (see example above) Be sure that the record safety tab is not missing. If you are recording monaural sound you will only use one jack. Connect your plug to the left jack marked AUDIO IN (L).
  • Page 48 To begin dubbing First connect the video source (camcorder, VCR, etc.) to the input jacks on the front of your VT-F482A. (see example on page 58) Press the AVX button (located on the remote control) to select L2 (line 2) which appears in the VCR's channel display.

  • Page 49: Advanced Operations (Synchro Editing)

    We assume that VCR2 is your model VT-F482A. This is the playback VCR. The other VCR must be a Hitachi and must have a jack labeled EDIT. This is the recording VCR. You will need to purchase a synchro edit cable.
  • Page 50 Advanced Operations (Synchro Editing) below) Camcorder Hookup Illustration Press the AVX button on the VCRs remote control so that the L2 (Line) indicator appears in the VCR display. Press REC/IRT on the VCR to start recording. Press PLAY on your camcorder to start copying your tape. If your camcorder is only capable of monaural output (one audio jack) connect it to the AUDIO IN L input on the front of the VCR.

  • Page 51: Vcr Care And Servicing

    This dust interferes with the signal being picked up. Your Hitachi VCR automatically cleans the video heads whenever a cassette is loaded or ejected and when a cassette is already inside the VCR when you turn the power off.

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 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.

Table of Contents