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Hitachi VT-M282A Owner's Manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY
HITACHI
VHS Video Deck
VT-M282A
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
• Automatic Head Cleaning
• VCR Plus+* for easy timed recording
* VCR Plus+ and Plus Code are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp.
VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
HITACHI HOME
ELECTRONICS
(AMERICA), INC.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd.,
Norcross, GA 30093
Tel. 404-279-5600
QR10206 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1994
Printed in Malaysia
.VT-M282A
HITACHI SALES
CORPORATION
OF HAWAII, INC.
3219 Koapaka Street
Honolulu, HI 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI HSC)
CANADA, INC.
3300 Trans Canada Hwy.
Pointe Claire, Quebec
H9R 1B1, CANADA
Tel. 514-697-9150
E72118
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  • Page 1 VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 404-279-5600 QR10206 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1994 Printed in Malaysia .VT-M282A HITACHI SALES HITACHI HSC) CORPORATION CANADA, INC. OF HAWAII, INC.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOR YOUR SAFETY TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY... 4 Read This First ... 6 Getting Started... 7 • IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS... 7 Getting Started (Hookups) ... 11 • Simple Hookups... 11 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR ... 11 2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use ...
  • Page 3 Periodic Maintenance... 53 • If the VCR Doesn't Work Right... 53 Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself... 53 Care and Servicing (Problems) ... 55 Often Encountered Problems ... 55 Hitachi Service Hotline ... 56 Specifications ... 58 • Technical Specifications ... 58...

  • 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 FOR YOUR SAFETY Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. "Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical."...

  • Page 6: Read This First

    Read This First Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. You've chosen the best VCR for you, and we want to help you make the most of your purchase. Please take time to become familiar with this manual and how it is set up.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Getting Started This section explains safety rules, how to hookup, quick tour of the controls, set up for first-time operation using on-screen menus, Videocassette tapes. Let's get started. • 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.
  • Page 8 Getting Started indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your video dealer or local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 6 Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
  • Page 9 Getting Started manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
  • Page 10 Getting Started SERVICE 17 Servicing - Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring service - Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.

  • Page 11: Getting Started (Hookups)

    Getting Started (Hookups) Getting Started (Hookups) • 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). • Place the VCR near your TV but not on top of it. For convenience in using the remote control, locate them no more then three feet apart.

  • Page 12: Hook Up The Rf Signal

    Getting Started (Hookups) If your TV is a fairly recent model, you probably have both audio and video jacks. Look at the back of your TV for two jacks - possibly color-coded yellow and white. They will be labeled 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.
  • Page 13 Getting Started (Hookups) This is an easy hookup that you can use if your cable or antenna has a 75 ohm round wire connector. You will need the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR. It looks like this: (Refer to page 11 for 300 ohm UHF connection to TV and antenna.) 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.
  • Page 14 Getting Started (Hookups) 1. Remove the antenna line from the back of your TV if it is already connected there, or take it from where it comes in on the wall. 2. Considering the three pictures below, determine which adapter you will need to hook into your VCR.

  • Page 15: Attach The Tv And Vcr To The Power Supply

    Getting Started (Hookups) Now continue wit the hookup: 1. Using whichever adapter you have fit your antenna with, attach that connector to the IN FROM ANT. lower jack on the back of the VCR. 2. Using the 75 ohm cable supplied with your VCR, connect either end to the OUT TO TV upper jack on the back of the VCR.
  • Page 16 Getting Started (Hookups)

  • Page 17: 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 daily 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 18: Remote Control Buttons

    Getting Started (Controls) Remote Control Buttons Illustration of remote POWER Turns the VCR on and off. VCR1, TV, CATV, VCR2 Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of four devices. MUTE (TO CONTROL TV) Turns off the audio until you press Mute again. VOLUME/SLOW Increase or decrease the audio volume and plays back in adjustable slow motion.

  • Page 19: When The Remote Doesn't Work Right

    Getting Started (Controls) Used in on-screen programming and indexing. TRACKING Lets you fine tune the picture. 0 to 9 Number buttons used in on-screen programming. Can also be used to change channels. (Simply press 2 or 3 digits for the channel you want - such as 0 and 6 for channel 6, or 100/ENT and 2 and 4 for channel 124.) VCR/TV Switches between viewing through the VCR and not viewing through the VCR.

  • Page 20: Display Indicators

    Display Indicators Meet Your On-Screen Guide Your Hitachi VCR has a special feature called the Easy Graphic Menu. This feature guides you through simple setup and programming tasks right on the TV screen. With the TV and VCR turned on, press GUIDE on the remote control. You will see this screen: You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French, or Spanish.
  • Page 21 Getting Started (Controls) • If you don't press any button for a while, the VCR will switch you back to an earlier screen or to regular TV viewing.

  • Page 22: 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. It's also a good idea to set the clock so you can do timed recordings later.

  • Page 23: Setting The Clock

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) 2 AUTO CHANNEL SETTING Press 2 to automatically program the VCR to receive all the channels that come in on your antenna or cable. 3 ADD OR ERASE CHANNEL Press 3 to bring up a screen that lets you add new channels or limit the channels to the ones you most often watch.

  • Page 24: More About Channel Selections

    Getting Started (Initial Setup) mark displays instead of the illogical number. • If you press the wrong digit, exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and 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).
  • Page 25 Getting Started (Initial Setup) CHANNEL SETTING" found in the "INITIAL SET-UP" menu.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Loading And Ejecting

    Getting Started (Videotapes) Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the VCR, there is only one right way! Most tapes show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first. Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. You will feel the VCR take it When the cassette is all the way in, the VCR powers up automatically and a TAPE-IN indicator shows on the LCD display.

  • Page 28: 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. Let's go! •...

  • Page 29: Rewinding The Tape

    Basic Operations TRACKING buttons (down or up arrows) until picture clears up. After operating the tracking manually, eject the tape and re-insert it to reactivate auto tracking. Rewinding the Tape When you are done watching a video, you can rewind the tape automatically or manually. If you press POWER while the tape is rewinding, the power will shut off automatically after the tape has completely rewound.

  • Page 30: To Find Specific Sections On A Tape

    Basic Operations To slow the playback speed to exactly the pace you want, press PLAY, VCR1 or VCR2 on respective mode, then press one of the VOLUME/SLOW buttons. Press VOLUME/SLOW ( to slow down, press VOLUME/SLOW ( ) to speed up. The more times you press, the slower or faster the slow motion.
  • Page 31 Basic Operations memorize that spot. Begin in either STOP or PLAY mode. • Press DISPLAY twice to show the counter on the TV screen. Begin recording or playing back a tape. Notice the counter remains on the screen. • At the point that you want to go back to, press CLEAR on the remote control. This resets the counter to 0:00:00.
  • Page 32 Basic Operations This VCR's indexing system is based on the VHS Standard Indexing System (VISS). The new system may not recognize index marks on tapes recorded on older VCRs. • If the VCR is in PLAY mode, press STOP. • Press INDEX on the remote control. This brings up Set Go-To Time/Index Screen. •...

  • Page 33: 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. • Make sure you are familiar with the Easy Graphic Menu for on-screen programming (page 18) and the basics about videocassettes and VCR safety.

  • Page 34: Using The Instant Recording Timer (Irt)

    Basic Operations (Recording) selected - the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR's display. You'll want to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you're recording what you want. To Watch One Program While Recording Another Once you have set the VCR for recording, press VCR/TV on the remote control.

  • Page 35: Setting The Vcr To Record Later

    Basic Operations (Recording) recording without having to use the programming timer. In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting. Follow the steps 1 through 5 on "Basic Recording Steps" on page 30. After the recording has started, press the REC/IRT button again to indicate the recording time on the dispaly.
  • Page 36 The news comes on channel 8 at 6 o'clock - but you've got a meeting scheduledduring that time. Luckily you have just purchased this Hitachi VCR. Press GUIDE, press 2 then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time recording:...

  • Page 37: Reviewing What You Have Programmed

    Basic Operations (Recording) Now fill in the blanks: • Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control. • Enter the start time by pressing 0, 6, 0 and 0 for 6 o'clock. Then press 2 for PM. •...
  • Page 38 Basic Operations (Recording) Shows with Different Starting Times: By Earliest Program If the programs start at different times, the VCR records the show scheduled to start earliest, records the entire show, then moves on to the show with the next earliest starting time. To avoid recording only bits and pieces of different overalpping shows, review your programming and delete those shows that are not essential.

  • Page 39: 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. This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or a daily newspaper.
  • Page 40 Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 3. If you don't get cable TV, make a list of all the broadcast channel numbers you receive on your TV - for example, channel 4 WTTV (Ind.), 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...
  • Page 41 Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) If any channel numbers don't match, follow the steps (page 39) to assign your local channel numbers to VCR Plus+ numbers. Cable (No Cable Box) This is the channel setup to use if your VCR is hooked up directly to cable without a cable box. Compare your local TV channel listing to your cable company's channel directory to find channels that need to be assigned to the VCR Plus+ codes.
  • Page 42 Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 4. Repeat step 3 for all channels that need to be assigned. 5. Press GUIDE to end the setup procedure. You are ready to begin delayed recording with VCR Plus+. Cable with a Cable Box Setup Use this setup procedure if you receive all channels through a cable box.

  • Page 43: Using Vcr Plus+ To Record A Program

    Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) 2. When you come to one of the channels that you receive through the cable box, enter the cable box's output channel number (03 to 04). This will assigne the scrambled cable channels. For example, suppose you receive Home Box Office (HBO) through the cable box. Its cable channel is 2 and its VCR Plus+ channel code is 33.
  • Page 44 Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) memory. This brings up another screen: 5. Press number buttons 1, 2, or 3 to select ONE TIME, DAILY, or WEEKLY RECORDING. Important: Programming does not take effect unless you select one of these options. 6.

  • Page 45: Advanced Operations (Remote Control Of Tv)

    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 46: Controlling The Tv

    If the TV channel still doesn't change after going through all the button combinations listed, it is likely that you will not be able to program this remote control for your TV. TV Brands Press TV and This Number Hitachi Zenith Sony Magnavox...

  • Page 47: 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. You will need RF TV splitters, coaxial cable jumpers, and possible RF switches to try various configurations.
  • Page 48 Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) Option 1--All Channels Scrambled 1. Remove the cable company's cable line from the back of your TV. Connect it to the IN FROM ANT. lower jack on the back of the VCR. 2. Using the 75 ohm coaxial cable supplied with your VCR, connect either end to the VCR's OUT TO TV upper jack 3.

  • Page 49: Remote Control Of The Cable Converter

    Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) This hookup requires three coaxial jumpers with connectors, a 1-into-2 splitter, and an A-or-B switch box. 1. Disconnect the cable from the cable box and attach it to the input line of the 1-into-2 splitter. 2.
  • Page 50 Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) Jerrold 3 Hamlin Zenith Scientific Atlanta Pioneer Philips To operate the cable box once the remote is programmed for it: • Press CATV and then the button of the function you want. • Press VCR to operate your VCR with the remote again.

  • Page 51: 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 5 to bring up the Setup screen.

  • Page 52: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder

    Advanced Operations (Second VCR) • Press REC/IRT on VCR1, and press PLAY on VCR2. To monitor the picture as you record, VCR1 must be connected to your TV. The VCR indicator will light on VCR1's display and you can view the picture being recorded. Copying Tapes From A Camcorder If you would like to copy a video tape shot in your camcorder onto your VCR here's how to do it.

  • Page 53: 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. It also self-cleans during fast-forward and reverse play.
  • Page 54 VCR Care and Servicing 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 make contact with any inside part, and none of these parts are intended to be serviced by an untrained user.

  • Page 55: Care And Servicing (Problems)

    Care and Servicing (Problems) Care and Servicing (Problems) Often Encountered Problems Problem Things to Check No Power Delayed recording does not work. Does not record when you press REC. TV programs cannot be viewed or recorded. Poor picture quality (“noise”) during playback.

  • Page 56: Hitachi Service Hotline

    Mechanical sounds during the stop mode viewing. 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.
  • Page 57 Care and Servicing (Problems) In Canada QUEBEC MONTREAL TORONTO VANCOUVER You must state your zip code when calling 418-527-5853 514-697-9150 416-821-4545 604-526-8566...

  • Page 58: 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...
  • Page 59 Specifications Hitachi Regional office. Design and specifications subject to change without notice.

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