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Hitachi 20VR4B, 13VR3B User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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HITACHI
TV/VCR Combination
13VR3B/20VR4B OPERATING GUIDE
This TV/VCR Combination will display television closed captioning ( or
), in accordance with paragraph 15, 119 of the FCC rules.
EDITION ANGLAISE (L'edition francaise est imprimee a l'envers.)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT......................................................................................................................4
SAFETY TIPS.....................................................................................................................5
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS...................................................................10
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS ..........................................................................................10
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (MODEL 13VR3B) ...................................................12
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (MODEL 20VR4B) ...................................................13
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS.....................................................................................14
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS TV/VCR UNIFIED REMOTE CONTROL...............15
HOW TO USE YOUR REMOTE CONTROL.................................................................16
ON SCREEN DISPLAY...................................................................................................17
VCR STATUS DISPLAY.................................................................................................18
OSD MENU SCREEN......................................................................................................19
CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM........................................................................................20
To Set the Closed Caption Mode ..................................................................................20
Recording and Playing Back a Closed Caption/Text Program.....................................20
Selecting the Proper Mode............................................................................................20
SETTING THE CLOCK...................................................................................................21
AIR/CABLE......................................................................................................................23
AUTO PROGRAM...........................................................................................................24
CHANNEL MEMORY.....................................................................................................25
TO WATCH TV................................................................................................................26
Audio Mute ...................................................................................................................26
Sleep Timer................................................................................................................... 26
PICTURE FUNCTIONS...............................................................................................26
ABOUT VIDEOCASSETTE TAPES...............................................................................28
Types.............................................................................................................................28
Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure .........................................................................................28
Loading and Ejecting ....................................................................................................28
Tape Storage..................................................................................................................29
VIEWING A VIDEOCASSETTE TO PLAY BACK A RECORDED TAPE.................30
To Fine Tune the Picture...............................................................................................30
Rewinding the Tape ...................................................................................................... 30
Manual Rewind.............................................................................................................30
VCR MODE......................................................................................................................31
Movie Return.................................................................................................................31
AUTO REPEAT............................................................................................................31
SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS ..................................................................................32
Still Playback (Pause)....................................................................................................32
Frame advance...............................................................................................................32
Skip Playback................................................................................................................32
Variable-Speed Slow Motion Playback ........................................................................32
TO FIND SPECIFIC SECTIONS ON A TAPE...............................................................33
Visual Search.................................................................................................................33
Searching with the Time Counter..................................................................................33
Marking with the Time Counter....................................................................................33
Jump Forward or Backward with GO-TO ....................................................................33
Jump to an index mark with INDEX.............................................................................34
RECORDING A PROGRAM ...........................................................................................35
Basic Recording Steps...................................................................................................35
To Skip Commercials....................................................................................................35
To Change the Channel Being Recorded......................................................................35
To Leave Index Marks on the Tape ..............................................................................35
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT).....................................................................36
SETTING THE VCR TO RECORD LATER...................................................................37
Before You Begin..........................................................................................................37
DELAYED RECORDING STEPS...................................................................................38
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OFF TIMER......................................................................................................................40
ON TIMER........................................................................................................................41
HEAD CLEANING ..........................................................................................................42
RECEPTION PROBLEMS...............................................................................................43
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE................................................................................44
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................46
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Your new HITACHI TV/VCR Combination incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. We recommend that you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning ON your TV/VCR Combination set for the first time. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this TV/VCR Combination.
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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV/VCR Combination TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE: • There are no user serviceable parts inside the receiver.
• Model number and serial number are indicated on the back side of the set.
POWER SOURCE: This TV/VCR Combination is designed to operate on 120 volts 60 Hz, AC household current. Insert power cord into a 120 volt 60 Hz outlet. TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THE TV/VCR Combination's PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES AND GROUND TERMINAL CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. NEVER CONNECT THE TV/VCR Combination TO 50 Hz, DIRECT CURRENT, OR ANYTHING OTHER THAN THE SPECIFIED VOLTAGE.
INSTALLATION
• ANTENNA Unless your TV/VCR Combination is connected to a cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for the best performance. However, if you are located in an exceptionally good signal area that is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, the indoor antenna may be sufficient.
• LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture screen. Also, be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back cover of the set. To avoid deformation, color change and breakdown of the set, do not leave the set in a place where temperature gets too high. For example, exposed to direct sunlight or near a heating device, etc.
• VIEWING This TV/VCR Combination may be viewed from any desired distance. Most viewers prefer a distance of three to six feet or more, depending on screen size, for maximum eye comfort.
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SAFETY TIPS
SAFETY TIPS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY POINTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR HITACHI TV/VCR Combination
CAUTION:
• Read all of these instructions.
• Save these instructions for later use.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the TV/VCR Combination. Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of HITACHI television receivers. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this folder illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you. Please read it carefully and apply the knowledge you obtain from it to the proper operation of your HITACHI TV/VCR Combination.
FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY
1. This TV/VCR Combination is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
2. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed, unplug this TV/VCR Combination from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
3. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
4. Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV/VCR Combination where the power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard.
5. Do not attempt to service this TV/VCR Combination yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
6. Never push objects of any kind into this TV/VCR Combination through cabinet
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slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV/VCR Combination.
7. If the TV/VCR Combination has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged, unplug this TV/VCR Combination from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
8. If liquid has been spilled into this TV/VCR Combination, unplug it from the wall outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel.
9. Do not subject your TV/VCR Combination to impact of any kind. Be particularly careful not to damage the picture tube surface.
10. Unplug this TV/VCR Combination from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
11-1. Do not place this TV/VCR Combination on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The TV/VCR Combination may fall, causing serious injury to a child or an adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the TV/VCR Combination. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
11-2. 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.
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
12. Do not use this TV/VCR Combination near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing personnel.
13. Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen.
14. Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure
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of the set when high humidity persists.
15. The set has slots, or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes, to provide reliable operation of the receiver, and to protect from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
• Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material.
• Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.
• Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register.
• Never place the set in a "built-in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation is provided.
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
16-1. If an outside antenna is connected to the TV/VCR Combination, be sure the antenna system is protected against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975, provides information with respect to proper grounding of 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 electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
Click to see antenna grounding diagram.
16-2. Note to CATV system installer. (Only for the TV/VCR Combination with CATV reception) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820­40 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.
17. An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights 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 such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
18. For added protection for this TV/VCR Combination during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line surges.
OPERATION OF YOUR SET
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SAFETY TIPS
19. This TV/VCR Combination should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. For television sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
20. If the TV/VCR Combination does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, unplug this TV/VCR Combination from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR Combination to normal operation.
21. When going on a holiday: If your TV/VCR Combination is to remain unused for a period of time, turn the TV/VCR Combination "off" and unplug it from the wall outlet.
IF THIS SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
22. If you are unable to restore normal operation by following the detailed procedure in your operating instructions, do not attempt any further adjustment. Unplug the set and call your dealer or service technician.
23. Whenever the TV/VCR Combination is damaged or fails, or a distinct change in performance indicates a need for service, unplug the set and have it checked by a professional service technician.
24. It is normal for some TV/VCR Combination to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician.
FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION
25. Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV/VCR Combination manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
26. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
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27. Upon completion of any service or repairs to the TV/VCR Combination, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV/VCR Combination is in safe operating condition.
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HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS
HOOK-UP CABLES AND CONNECTORS
Most audio/video connections between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables that have phono connectors. For best performance, video cables should use 75-ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables can be purchased from most stores that sell audio/video products. Below are illustrations and names of common connectors. Before purchasing any cables, be sure of the output and input connector types required by the various components. Also make sure the cables are the correct length.
300-Ohm Twin Lead Connector
This outdoor antenna cable must be connected to an antenna adaptor (300-Ohm to 75­Ohm).
Phono Connector
Used on all standard video and audio cables which connect to inputs and outputs located on the TV/VCR Combination's rear jack panel.
"F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna Connector
For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to the antenna jack on the TV/VCR Combination.
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
These sets are equipped with one VHF/UHF antenna terminal. The VHF/UHF terminal can be used for normal TV, cable TV (CATV), a TV game, etc.
1. VHF (75-Ohm) antenna/CATV
When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, disconnect the VHF adapter from the VHF 75 ohm receptacle and connect the outdoor antenna or CATV cable to a VHF 75 ohm receptacle.
2. VHF (300-Ohm) antenna/UHF antenna
When using a 300-Ohm twin lead from an outdoor antenna, disconnect the (VHF or UHF) indoor antenna leads from screws of the (VHF or UHF) adapter, and connect outdoor (VHF or UHF) antenna leads to these screws of a (VHF or UHF) adapter.
3. When both VHF and UHF antennas are connected
Attach an ANT. MIXER to the TV antenna terminal, and connect the cables to the ANT. MIXER.
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Notes:
1. If an outdoor antenna/CATV is to be used, disconnect the indoor antenna. Do not leave both the indoor and outdoor antennas/CATV connected at the same time, since ghosting and poor reception may result.
2. Consult your dealer or service store for the ANT. MIXER and (VHF or UHF) adaptor.
3. The special converter (decoder) will be supplied by the cable company.
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (MODEL 13VR3B)
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (MODEL 13VR3B)
Front 13VR3B
F.FWD Button
Fast forwards the videotape.
REW Button
Rewinds the videotape.
STOP/EJECT Button
Cancels any videotape action and when pressed a second time, ejects tape.
PLAY Button
Cassette Compartment
Where the video cassette is inserted.
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Record Indicator
Power Indicator
Power Button
Press to turn the monitor on and off.
Program Indicator
Tape in Indicator
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (MODEL 20VR4B)
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS (MODEL 20VR4B)
Front 20VR4B
F.FWD Button
Fast forwards the videotape.
REW Button
Rewinds the videotape.
STOP/EJECT Button
Cancels any videotape action and when pressed a second time, ejects tape.
PLAY Button
Cassette Compartment
Where the video cassette is inserted.
Remote Control Sensor
Record Indicator
Power Indicator
Power Button
Press to turn the monitor on and off.
Program Indicator
Tape in Indicator
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DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
Rear
VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal
In from the Antenna or cable.
Video Input Connector
Audio Input Connector
Video Output Connector
Audio Output Connector
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