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Hitachi VT-FX601A Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Video Deck
VT-FX601A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
Using these quality features:
Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System
Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish
Infrared remote control
Real time tape counter
181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call
Auto power on and off system
Auto counter reset
Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached
Direct Button Operation
2 Step Picture Search Operation
Still
Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)
Auto Repeat
Rental Play Mode
Three different tape speeds (SP/LP/SLP)
IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)
Auto Return
Time Search/Blank Search/Index Search
Just-In-Time Recording
Remaining Tape Running Time Display
Slow Motion
HITACHI HOME
ELECTRONICS
(AMERICA), INC.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd.,
Norcross, Georgia 30093 Honolulu, HI 96819
Tel. 770-279-5600
QR17731 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1997
HITACHI SALES
CORPORATION
OF HAWAII, INC.
3219 Koapaka St.
Tel. 808-839-3621
- 1 -
HITACHI (HSC)
CANADA INC.
6740 Campobello Road,
Missasauga, Ontario
L5N 2L8
Tel. 905-821-4545
Printed in China

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  • Page 1: Important Safeguards

    Remaining Tape Running Time Display Slow Motion HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, Georgia 30093 Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel. 770-279-5600 QR17731 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1997 HITACHI SALES HITACHI (HSC) CORPORATION CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road, OF HAWAII, INC. 3219 Koapaka St.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TABLE OF CONENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...4 PRECAUTIONS...6 LOCATION...6 POWER SUPPLY ...6 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE ...7 WARNING...7 FEATURES ...8 VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION ...9 PRECAUTIONS ...9 THREE DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS...9 INSERTING A CASSETTE ...9 REMOVING A CASSETTE ...9 ERASE PREVENTION ...10 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ...10 PREPARATION FOR USE ...12...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING...35 TO CORRECT AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM...40 TO STOP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM WHICH HAS ALREADY STARTED...40 TO CANCEL OR CHECK THE START/END TIME...40 HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING...40 AUTO RETURN ...41 WATCH THE RECORDED PROGRAM...42 JUST-IN TIME RECORDING...42 SETTING THE REMAINING TIME ...43 REMAINING TAPE RUNNING TIME DISPLAY ...44 COPYING A VIDEO TAPE ...44...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
  • Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these opening must not be blocked or covered.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS product. 18. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.

  • Page 7: Avoid The Hazards Of Electrical Shock And Fire

    • If, by accident, water is spilled on your VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to a Hitachi Authorized Service Center for servicing. • Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR cassette holder.

  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES FEATURES • Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System-Rotary 4-heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback. • Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish • Infrared remote control • Real time tape counter-This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds.

  • Page 9: Video Cassette Tape Information

    VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. PRECAUTIONS • Avoid moisture. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place.

  • Page 10: Erase Prevention

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS ERASE PREVENTION You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette. If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with a plastic tape. OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS -FRONT VIEW- Front View Illustration...
  • Page 11 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 6. PAUSE button-Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback. Frame Advance function-Press to advance the picture by one frame during the still mode. 7. POWER button-Press to turn VCR on and off. Press to activate a timer recording. 8.

  • Page 12: Preparation For Use

    PREPARATION FOR USE 27. VIDEO OUT jack-Connect to a video input jack of your video camera or another VCR. 28. VIDEO IN jack-Connect to a video output jack of your video camera or another VCR. 29. CH3/CH4 selector switch-Use to select a video output channel (3 or 4) for playback from the VCR.

  • Page 13: Setting A Video Channel

    PREPARATION FOR USE SETTING A VIDEO CHANNEL If your TV does not have A/V terminals; When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR is in the VCR position, your TV will receive the signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4. To use the VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever is not used or least used for normal broadcasts in your area.

  • Page 14: A/V Terminals

    PRESET FOR USE A/V TERMINALS If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the audio/video input jacks on back of your TV. Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better picture and sound quality for tape playback.

  • Page 15: Automatic Channel Preset (Without A Cable Box)

    PRESET FOR USE AUTOMATIC CHANNEL PRESET (Without a Cable Box) NOTES: • Follow the steps below once. Repeat it only if there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds. (In these cases, the programmed channels are erased.) •...

  • Page 16: To Select A Desired Channel

    PRESET FOR USE TUNER SET UP • The VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels. 7 After scanning The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. The TV screen returns to TV mode. • If "TUNER SET UP" appears on the TV screen again, check the cable connections. Then, press MENU, F.FWD/ again.
  • Page 17 PRESET FOR USE Make sure... • You must use the remote control for this procedure. • VCR power must be turned on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR.
  • Page 18 PRESET FOR USE HOUR MINUTE - - : - - 4 Select the year Press PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: 1997) Then, press F.FWD/ SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY / 01 HOUR MINUTE - - : - - 5 Select the hour Press PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: 05)

  • Page 19: To Change Clock Setting

    PRESET FOR USE 7 Select "AM" or "PM" Press PLAY/ or STOP/ SETTING CLOCK MONTH DAY / 01 SAT 1997 HOUR MINUTE 05 : 40 8 Start the clock Press MENU or F.FWD/ Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from 00 when you press MENU or F.FWD/ button.
  • Page 20 PRESET FOR USE The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can add the deleted channel into the memory again.) Make sure... • You must use the remote control for this procedure. •...

  • Page 21: Channel Preset Again

    PRESET FOR USE 02 (TV) 5 Delete it from memory Press COUNTER RESET button so that "DELETE" flashes on the TV screen. ADD/DELETE CH 02 (TV) -DELETED- • To delete another channel, repeat steps [4] and [5]. • If you press COUNTER RESET button again, the channel is memorized again. ADD/DELETE CH 02 (TV) -MEMORIZED-...

  • Page 22: Selecting The Language

    PRESET FOR USE 3) Press PLAY/ or STOP/ CHANNEL SET UP CATV ADD/DELETE CH 4) Press F.FWD/ once or twice. After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. SELECTING THE LANGUAGE If you want to change the language on the TV screen, follow the steps below: 1) Press MENU button repeatedly so that the INITIALIZE menu appears.
  • Page 23 PRESET FOR USE 2 To begin playback Press PLAY button. PLAY NOTE: If any menu is activated on the TV screen, the PLAY button on the remote control does not function. Press MENU button to clear the menu. Then, press PLAY button. If a tape is already in the VCR with power off 2A) Using button on the VCR Just press PLAY button on the VCR.

  • Page 24: Counter Memory

    PRESET FOR USE button in the Still mode. NOTES: • When the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the vertical hold control on your TV. • Some latest TV's do not have a user adjustable vertical hold. TRACKING ADJUSTMENT •...

  • Page 25: To Exit The Counter Memory

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK 3 Select the Counter Memory mode Press COUNTER MEMORY button on the remote control so that "M" appears on the TV screen. M 0:00:00 4 Begin recording or playback Press RECORD or PLAY button. Press STOP button when recording or playback is completed. 5 To activate the Counter Memory Press DISPLAY button on the remote control so that the counter appears on the TV screen.

  • Page 26: Auto Repeat Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK The VCR has the auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without touching the PLAY button. Make sure... Insert a prerecorded tape. 1 Select "VCR SET UP" Press MENU button repeatedly so that the VCR SET UP menu appears. 2 Select "AUTO REPEAT"...

  • Page 27: Rental Playback

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK menu. Press MENU button on the remote control to return to TV mode. RENTAL PLAYBACK This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented from a video shop. 1 Insert rental tape into VCR Begin playback.

  • Page 28: Index Search

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK Repeat steps [1] to [3]. Then, press F.FWD/ the TV screen. INDEX SEARCH This feature provides a method of indexing the starting point so that it can be easily returned to in either fast forward or rewind mode. •...

  • Page 29: Time Search

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK 4 Begin Index Search Press REW or F.FWD button. The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning of desired program. Note: Every time an index signal is skipped, the number in the program indicator decreases by one.

  • Page 30: Blank Search

    SPECIAL PLAYBACK 3 Enter your desired time Press PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: "2:50" for 2 hours 50 minutes) TIME SEARCH 2 : 50 4 Begin Time Search Press REW or F.FWD button. The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the specified point.

  • Page 31: Recording

    RECORDING Then, press F.FWD/ SEARCH SELECT INDEX SEARCH TIME SEARCH BLANK SEARCH • The VCR begins fast forwarding to the beginning of the blank part of the tape. 3 After Blank Search The VCR will automatically stop. NOTES: • The blank search will only work in the forward direction not in the reverse direction. •...

  • Page 32: Skipping Some Materials During Recording

    NOTE: When you record with a cable converter box, the VCR channel must be selected to 3 or 4, then the actual channel that you wish to record must be selected on the cable converter box. 2 Select the tape speed Press TAPE SPEED button on the remote control to select the desired tape speed (SP/LP/SLP).

  • Page 33: Recording One Program While Viewing Another

    NOTES: To prevent tape damage, after five minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode. You may review the time remaining with " " marks on the TV screen. Each " " mark shows one minute. RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER You can record one program while viewing another.
  • Page 34 on the back of the VCR. (CH3 or 4) • Press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that the "VCR" indicator appears on the display. • Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.) 1 Select the channel to be recorded Press number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL...

  • Page 35: Timer Recording

    TIMER RECORDING • If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off. TIMER RECORDING AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set seven programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period.
  • Page 36 TIMER RECORDING TIMER PROGRAMMING PROG DATE START TIME END TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED NOTE: If you have not yet set the clock, "SETTING CLOCK" appears. If so, follow the steps [2] to [8] on page 13. Then, set the timer recording. 2 Select your desired program number (1 ~ 7) Program number which is not set up flashes.
  • Page 37 TIMER RECORDING F.FWD/ button. PROGRAM NUMBER ONCE DAILY WEEKLY For weekly recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week. (Example: every Monday on channel 7 at 5:00PM) Press PLAY/ or STOP/ F.FWD/ button.
  • Page 38 TIMER RECORDING 5 Set the start hour Press PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: 07) Then, press F.FWD/ ONE TIME PROGRAM DATE START TIME END TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED 6 Set the start minute Press PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: 30) Then, press F.FWD/ Next, press PLAY/ press F.FWD/ button.
  • Page 39 TIMER RECORDING 8 Set the end minute Press PLAY/ or STOP/ (Example: 30) Then, press F.FWD/ Next, press PLAY/ press F.FWD/ button. ONE TIME PROGRAM DATE START TIME END TIME CHANNEL REC SPEED 9 Set the channel number Press PLAY/ or STOP/ appears.

  • Page 40: To Correct An Automatic Timer Program

    TIMER RECORDING the program against the available tape length. If the internal circuit determines that the available tape is not long enough to record the program in the SP mode, the Recording mode is automatically changed to SLP mode. This will assure coverage of the desired timer program before the end of the tape is reached.

  • Page 41: Auto Return

    TIMER RECORDING • If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings are lost. • If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off.

  • Page 42: Watch The Recorded Program

    TIMER RECORDING AUTO RETURN 4 Exit the Auto Return mode Press MENU button to return to the original mode. NOTE: To exit the auto return programming, repeat steps [1] to [2]. Then, press F.FWD/ button. [AUTO] will then disappear from the menu. Press MENU button to return to TV mode. WATCH THE RECORDED PROGRAM Press POWER button to turn on the VCR.

  • Page 43: Setting The Remaining Time

    SETTING THE REMAINING TIME • The displayed remaining tape running time may not always match the actual remaining time on the tape (usually longer than the actual time). It is recommended to set the end of the reversed recording time several minutes after the end of the TV program. •...

  • Page 44: Remaining Tape Running Time Display

    COPYING A VIDEO TAPE PLAY REMAIN - : - - Note: • The Remain Time Mode calculation will start when the cassette tape is inserted and PLAY button is pressed. While calculating, the TV screen shows as illustrated. REMAINING TAPE RUNNING TIME DISPLAY •...

  • Page 45: To Monitor The Recording

    ON SCREEN DISPLAY 1) Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the source (playing) VCR. 2) Insert a blank video cassette, or one you want to record over, into the editing (recording) VCR cassette compartment. 3) Press TAPE SPEED button on the remote control to select the desired recording speed (SLP, LP or SP) on the editing (recording) VCR.

  • Page 46: Digital Display

    DIGITAL DISPLAY DIGITAL DISPLAY Digital Display Illustration 1. PWR. (power) indicator - Lights up when the power is turned on. indicator - Lights up when a timer recording has been set. Flashes if a tape is not inserted in the VCR even if you set a timer. 3.

  • Page 47: Controlling Your Tv With The Vcr's Remote

    CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE 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 48: Controlling The Tv

    CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE Zenith Sony Magnavox Sanyo Gold Star 1 6 Toshiba Gold Star 2 8 Panasonic 2 9 Panasonic 1 CH (up arrow) Mitsubishi CH (down arrow) 100/ENT Sharp 1 MEMORY Sharp 2 SELECT CONTROLLING THE TV Once programmed, the VCR's remote control is ready to control the TV.

  • Page 49: To Operate The Cable Box Once The Remote Is Programmed For It

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number Jerrold 1 Jerrold 2 Jerrold 3 Hamlin Zenith Scientific Atlanta Pioneer Philips TO OPERATE THE CABLE BOX ONCE THE REMOTE IS PROGRAMMED FOR IT. 1 Press CATV and then the button of the function you want. 2 Press VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again.

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    1. Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner. 2. If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, consult the nearest Hitachi Authorized Service Center. Professional video head cleaning requires highly technical attention.

  • Page 51: Cable Channel Designations

    CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS Power Consumption: Cabinet Size: Weight: Storage Temperature: Operating Temperature: Accessories: * Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. • Design and specifications subject to change without notice. CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS If you subscribe to cable TV, the channels are displayed as 1-125. Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter-number combinations.

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