Hitachi VT-DX815A User Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

VT-DX815A Owner's manual

Using these quality features:

• D-VHS recording/playback

• Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)

• 8-program/1-year preset recording

• Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time in the DSS® box clock (only when the VCR is connected to a DSS® box with digital interface function)

* DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics

• Auto head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners and professional head cleaning

• Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized

• Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy, preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable channels

• VHS Hi-Fidelity sound in playback

• Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV

• On-screen programming guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOR YOUR SAFETY........................................................................................... 6

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .............................................................................. 7

CUSTOMER CONTROLS.................................................................................. 11

VCR Customer Controls.................................................................................11

VCR Customer Controls.................................................................................12

Remote Control Customer Controls................................................................ 12

REMOTE OPERATION...................................................................................... 14

Install batteries in the remote control.............................................................. 14

Operating in the remote control...................................................................... 14

CASSETTE TAPES ........................................................................................... 15

Types.............................................................................................................. 15

Safety tabs prevent erasure............................................................................ 15

Insertion.......................................................................................................... 16

Removal ......................................................................................................... 16

DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP–AV HOOKUP [A]......... 17

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 17

DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INT ERFACE HOOKUP – S CABLE HOOKUP [B]

........................................................................................................................... 18

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 18

DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP – RF HOOKUP [C]....... 19

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 19

DSS® BOX WITHOUT DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP–AV HOOKUP [D] . 21

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 21

DSS® BOX WITHOUT DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP – RF HOOKUP [E] 22

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 22

BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP [F]......................................................................... 23

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 23

ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 24

BASIC CABLE HOOKUP [H].............................................................................. 25

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 25

ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [I]........................................... 26

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 26

BASIC CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [J]......................................... 27

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 27

ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 28

ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER [L] 29

WITH THIS HOOKUP..................................................................................... 29

SETTING THE CLOCK...................................................................................... 30

Tips................................................................................................................. 30

AV HOOKUP [G].................................... 24

WITH CABLE BOX [K]............................... 28

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To set the clock manually............................................................................... 30

PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER....................................................................... 34

Presetting the received channels without using a cable box (Hookups [A], [B],

[C], [D], [E], [F], [G], [H] or [I])......................................................................... 34

When automatic presetting of channels are finished ...................................... 36

To add or erase channels............................................................................... 36

Auto blue setting............................................................................................. 38

PLAYBACK........................................................................................................ 41

To playback a recorded tape.......................................................................... 41

Rewinding the tape......................................................................................... 42

To remove noise from the picture................................................................... 42

SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS....................................................................... 44

Variable speed playback................................................................................. 44

Choosing a mode for audio playback ............................................................. 45

SHUTTLE CONTROL........................................................................................ 47

Using the shuttle ring on the remote control................................................... 47

USING THE "INDEX" FEATURE ....................................................................... 48

To find specific sections on a tape using the "INDEX" feature........................ 48

VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY............................................................. 50

Switching between the clock, time counter and time of remaining tape.......... 50

INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER.................................................................. 51

To find specific sections on a tape.................................................................. 51

VHS RECORDING STEP................................................................................... 52

Before you record........................................................................................... 52

Basic recording steps..................................................................................... 52

To watch a DSS® program while recording a program other than DSS®...... 54

D-VHS RECORDING SETUP............................................................................ 55

Setup Procedure (Hookups [A], [B] or [C])...................................................... 55

D-VHS RECORDING STEP ............................................................................... 57

Basic recording steps..................................................................................... 57

RECORDING A PROGRAM -

To watch one program while recording another.............................................. 59

To change the channel being recorded.......................................................... 59

To record a Second Audio Program (SAP)..................................................... 60

Stereo vs. mono sound................................................................................... 61

INSTANT RECORDING TIMER......................................................................... 63

Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)........................................................ 63

DELAYED RECORDING.................................................................................... 64

Setting the VCR to record later....................................................................... 64

Before you begin ............................................................................................ 64

PROGRAM REVIEW ......................................................................................... 70

Reviewing what you have programmed.......................................................... 70

PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV..................... 72

Using the VCR remote to control your TV....................................................... 72

RECORDING TIPS....................................... 59

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USING THE VCR REMOTE TO OPERATE HITACHI OR HUGHES DSS® BOX

........................................................................................................................... 74

Remote Control Customer Controls................................................................ 74

INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR.......................... 75

Hookup........................................................................................................... 75

To record from stereo..................................................................................... 75

COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER....................................................... 77

Hookup........................................................................................................... 77

To copy from a camcorder.............................................................................. 77

COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING)......................... 79

Hookup........................................................................................................... 79

To copy from one VCR to another VCR.......................................................... 79

COPYING FROM ONE VT-DX815A TO ANOTHER VT-DX815A (D-VHS

DUBBING).......................................................................................................... 81

Hookup........................................................................................................... 81

To copy from one VT-DX815A to another VT-DX815A .................................. 81

PROBLEM GUIDE............................................................................................. 82

Problem guide ................................................................................................ 82

MAINTENANCE................................................................................................. 83

Maintenance................................................................................................... 83

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................ 84

Technical specifications.................................................................................. 84

HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS HITACHI SALES CORPORATION

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(AMERICA), INC. OF HAWAII, INC.

3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd, 3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Norcross, GA 30093 HI 96819 Tel. 770-279-5600 Tel. 808-836-3621

HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC.

6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 905-821-4545

QR17951 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1997 Printed in Japan

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POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER button 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.

Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit.

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit.

This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.

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.

WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF POWER PLUG TO WIDE SLOT OF AC OUTLET AND FULLY INSERT.

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".

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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. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for future reference.

1 Read and Follow Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the video product is operated. Followall operating and use instructions.

INSTALLATION

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). 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. To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted without blade exposure. If you need an extension, use a polarized cord.

5 Power Sources – This video product 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 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. Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords, damaged

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or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation.

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. 8 Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instructions have been followed.

9 Attachments – Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline 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 saf e ty f e atures. This will help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.

10 Water and Moisture – Do not use this video product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 11 Accessories – Do not place this video product on an unstable card, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

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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.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) pg. 4

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. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, 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 electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See example below.

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. Installing an outdoor antenna can be hazardous and should be left to a professional antenna installer.

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14 Cleaning – Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 15 Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings 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 video product.

16 Lightning – For added protection for this video product 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 or cable-

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system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

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. 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. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. 19 Replacement Parts – When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify that the replacements he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of replacements specified by the video product manufacturer can prevent fire, electric shock or other hazards. 20 Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition.

SERVICE

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CUSTOMER CONTROLS

A

CUSTOMER CONTROLS

VCR Customer Controls

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Item No. Function Page

1 POWER button 2 2 EJECT button 9 3 Cassette compartment 9 4 STOP button 25 5 Shuttle ring 31 6 PLAY/STILL button 29 7 REC/IRT button 36 8 CHANNEL (channel up/down)

TRACKING buttons 9 Infrared receiver 8 10 REC indicator 36 11 D-VHS indicator 27 pic - "behind the cover" 12 13 VIDEO IN jack 50 14 VCR Display

15 16 Time,

17 REM (tape remaining time) indicator 33 18 VCR, operate mode — 19 20

21 Tape speed SP/EP 35 22 Delayed recording indicator 45 23 Tape-in indicator 9 24 TV channel, 36

UDIO IN (L), (R) jacks 50 NT. OUT select button 10

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M/PM indicators 22

Tape counter,

Tape remaining or

VCR mode indicator

PLAY - playback

SRCH - double-speed play and visual

search ["–" appears during reverse

direction viewing]

SLOW - slow play

REW - rewind

FF - fast forward

STILL - play pause and frame advance

udio indicators —

- record (flashes during record

pause)

36 28

22 33 33 27 27 29

— 27 — 29

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A

uxiliary (L1/L2) DSS indicator (dSS) Tracking Level Meter

Accessories supplied 1

pic Remote control

2

Cable for connecting this VCR to a TV

3

pic Digital A/V cable

51 27 28

4

pic D-VHS video cassette

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Batteries for remote control handset (R6)

CUSTOMER CONTROLS (cont.) pg. 7

VCR Customer Controls

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Item No. Function Page

25 DIGITAL A/V jack 10 26 27 VIDEO IN jack — 28 IN FROM ANT. – signal input 10 29 OUT TO TV – signal out to TV 10 30 VIDEO OUT jack 11 31

UDIO IN (L), (R) jacks 49

UDIO OUT (L), (R) jacks 11

Remote Control Customer Controls

Remote Control Keys pic

Item No. Function Page

1 Transmission window 8 2 POWER button 24 3 GUIDE – to recall OSD menu 24 4 PROGRAM (programming) button 44 5 CLEAR/EXIT – clears time counter 34 6 DISP/INFO – to recall on-screen display 33 7 100/ENT button 36 8 VCR, TV, DSS – device buttons let you

set the remote to control one of the three devices

9 MUTE button – turns off the audio until you

press MUTE again

8

47

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A

10 VOL button – increase or decrease the

audio volume

11 REC – record button 36 12 REW button – fast rewind or search 27 13 PLAY button – playback 27 14 DSS GUIDE button 48 15 PAUSE/SELECT button 29 16 Shuttle ring 31 17 LIGHT button – illuminates key function

buttons for a few seconds

18 DSS MENU button 48 19 STOP button – stops play/record function 27 20 F.F button – fast forward or search 29 21 CH (channel up/down) button 39 22 LAST CH button – switches to the TV

channel you watched previously during the current viewing session.

23 VCR/TV mode select button 40 24 DSS/TV mode select button 48 25 26 Number buttons 22 27 DSS/VCR button 36

VX button – select L1 or L2 49

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REMOTE OPERATION

Install batteries in the remote control

The remote control requires two "AA" batteries.

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1 Push the of the arrow to remove it.

Note: When replacing the batteries, remove the old batteries and keep the

POWER button depressed for 10 seconds before inserting fresh batteries. pic pic Hold for 10 seconds pic

2 Install batteries.

• Align the positive (+) and negative (-) polarity marks on the batteries with those indicated on the remote control. pic

3 Slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to close it.

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mark and hold it, then slide the cover in the direction

Operating in the remote control

Operating the VCR: 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR's infrared receiver.

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Note: You cannot operate the VCR if there is an obstacle (for example, coffee table, sofa, etc) between the VCR and remote control.

2 Point the remote control at the VCR's infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control.

Note: If the remote does not work even at close range, try replacing the batteries

with two fresh "AA" batteries.

About the illuminated buttons:

• If a button on the remote control is pressed, one of the VCR, TV and DSS buttons lights so that you know which device you are now operating. pic

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CASSETTE TAPES

Types

Only use video cassettes with the or mark in this

VCR.

Use only D-VHS video cassettes for D-VHS recording. Do not use any other video cassettes than D-VHS video cassettes for D-VHS recording. You cannot engage D-VHS recording on VHS cassettes.

The table shows the recording time of different cassettes.

• To get the best quality picture, record at standard recording speed (SP).

Types

Recording time

SP EP STD

T-120 120 min. 360 min. —

VHS T-160 160 min. 480 min. — T-180 180 min. 540 min. — T-210 210 min. 630 min. — D-VHS DF300 — — 300 min.

Note: The recording speed is automatically set to STD during D-VHS recording: You cannot select SP or EP speed.

• This VCR does not record at the LP speed, but it can play cassettes that were recorded at the LP speed.

Safety tabs prevent erasure

To avoid erasing a recording

Break off the safety tab using a screwdriver or similar tool.

To re-record on a cassette

which has its safety tab removed

Cover the hole with plastic tape.

The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted. The VCR won't record on a tape without a

safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC/IRT button is pressed. Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a

cassette.

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Insertion

Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR.

• The VCR automatically turns on and the "Tape-In" indicator turns on when the cassette is in place. pic

Removal

Press the EJECT button on the VCR.

The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out.

• The "Tape-In" indicator turns off.

• The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off.

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DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP–AV HOOKUP [A]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS® CHANNELS

• RECORD AND PLAYBACK A DSS® CHANNEL IN THE D-VHS FORMAT WITH DSS® BOX

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

• RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS® AND WATCH A DSS® CHANNEL

Note: pic

When connecting the digital A/V cable, be careful of the orientation of its connector.

Hookup A Illustration pic

Note: Your VCR cannot receive RF signals from the antenna or cable through the DSS® box. Connect the antenna or cable cord to the IN FROM ANT jack of the VCR, not to the RF IN/OUT jacks of the DSS® box.

TABLE A

CHANNEL SELECTION

FUNCTION

TV VCR DSS® BOX Select and Watch

Channels using TV Select and Watch Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Record and Watch the Same DSS® Channel Watch a Channel other than DSS® and Record a DSS® Channel Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO

Select Channel to Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to

AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Select Channel to

Watch AUX or VIDEO Select dSS Select Channel to

Select Channel to Watch

OFF

Watch Record

Select Channel to Record

Select dSS Select Channel to

OFF

Watch/Record Record

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

(TV mode)

OFF (TV mode)

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DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP – S CABLE HOOKUP [B]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS® CHANNELS

• RECORD AND PLAYBACK A DSS® CHANNEL IN THE D-VHS FORMAT WITH DSS® BOX

• WATCH DSS® CHANNELS WITH HIGHER PICTURE QUALITY

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

• RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS® AND WATCH A DSS® CHANNEL

Note: pic

When connecting the digital A/V cable, be careful of the orientation of its connector.

Hookup B Illustration pic

Note: Your VCR cannot receive RF signals from the antenna or cable through the DSS® box. Connect the antenna or cable cord to the IN FROM ANT jack of the VCR, not to the RF IN/OUT jacks of the DSS® box.

TABLE B

CHANNEL SELECTION

FUNCTION

TV VCR DSS® BOX Select and Watch

Channels using TV Select and Watch Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Record and Watch the Same DSS® Channel Watch a Channel other than DSS® and Record a DSS® Channel Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO

Select Channel to Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to

AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Select Channel to

Watch AUX or VIDEO Select dSS Select Channel to

Select Channel to Watch

OFF

Watch Record

Select Channel to Record

Select dSS Select Channel to

OFF

Watch/Record Record

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

(TV mode)

OFF (TV mode)

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DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL I NTERFACE HOOKUP – RF HOOKUP [C]

DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP – RF HOOKUP [C]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS® CHANNELS

• RECORD AND PLAYBACK A DSS® CHANNEL IN THE D-VHS FORMAT WITH DSS® BOX

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

• RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS® AND WATCH A DSS® CHANNEL

Note: pic

When connecting the digital A/V cable, be careful of the orientation of its connector.

Hookup C Illustration pic

Note: Your VCR cannot receive RF signals from the antenna or cable through the DSS® box. Connect the antenna or cable cord to the IN FROM ANT jack of the VCR, not to the RF IN/OUT jacks of the DSS® box.

TABLE C

CHANNEL SELECTION

FUNCTION

TV VCR DSS® BOX Select and Watch

Channels using TV Select and Watch Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Record and Watch the Same DSS® Channel Watch a Channel other than DSS® and Record a DSS® Channel Watch Playback of a Tape 3 or 4 ON

Select Channel to Watch 3 or 4 Select Channel to

3 or 4 Select Channel to Select Channel to

Watch 3 or 4 Select dSS Select Channel to

Select Channel to Watch

OFF

ON

Watch

ON Record Select Channel to Record

Select dSS Select Channel to

OFF

Watch/Record

Record

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

(TV mode) (VCR mode) (VCR mode) (TV mode)

ON (VCR mode) OFF (TV mode)

(VCR mode)

Switch the RF Channel

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 on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT

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button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area.

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DSS® BOX WITHOUT DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP–AV HOOKUP [D]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS® CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

YOU CAN'T......

• RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS® AND WATCH A DSS® CHANNEL

Hookup D Illustration pic

Note: Your VCR cannot receive RF signals from the antenna or cable through the DSS® box. Connect the antenna or cable cord to the IN FROM ANT jack of the VCR, not to the RF IN/OUT jacks of the DSS® box.

TABLE D

CHANNEL SELECTION

FUNCTION

TV VCR DSS® BOX Select and Watch

Channels using TV Select and Watch Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Record and Watch the Same DSS® Channel Watch a Channel other than DSS® and Record a DSS® Channel Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO

Select Channel to Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to

AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Select Channel to

Watch AUX or VIDEO Select L1 Select Channel to

Select Channel to Watch

OFF

Watch Record

Select Channel to Record

Select L1 Select Channel to

OFF

Watch/Record

Record

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

(TV mode)

OFF (TV mode)

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DSS® BOX WITHOUT DIGITAL I NTERFACE HOOKUP – RF HOOKUP [E]

DSS® BOX WITHOUT DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP – RF HOOKUP [E]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS® CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

YOU CAN'T......

• RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS® AND WATCH A DSS® CHANNEL

Hookup E Illustration pic

Note: Your VCR cannot receive RF signals from the antenna or cable through the DSS® box. Connect the antenna or cable cord to the IN FROM ANT jack of the VCR, not to the RF IN/OUT jacks of the DSS® box.

TABLE E

CHANNEL SELECTION

FUNCTION

TV VCR DSS® BOX Select and Watch

Channels using TV Select and Watch Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Record and Watch the Same DSS® Channel Watch a Channel other than DSS® and Record a DSS® Channel Watch Playback of a Tape 3 or 4 ON

Select Channel to Watch 3 or 4 Select Channel to

3 or 4 Select Channel to Select Channel to

Watch 3 or 4 Select L1 Select Channel to

Select Channel to Watch

OFF

ON Watch

ON Record Select Channel to Record

Select L1 Select Channel to

OFF

Watch/Record

Record

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

(TV mode) (VCR mode) (VCR mode) (TV mode)

ON (VCR mode) OFF (TV mode)

(VCR mode)

Switch the RF Channel

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 on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area.

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BASIC ANTENNA HOOKUP [F]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

Hookup F Illustration pic

TABLE F

CHANNEL SELECTION

FUNCTION

TV VCR Select and Watch

Channels using TV Select and Watch Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape 3 or 4 ON

Select Channel to Watch OFF 3 or 4 Select Channel to Watch ON 3 or 4 Select Channel to Record ON Select Channel to Watch Select Channel to Record OFF

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

(TV mode) (VCR mode) (VCR mode) (TV mode) (VCR mode)

Switch the RF Channel 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 on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area.

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ADVANCED ANTENNA HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [G]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

Hookup G Illustration pic

TABLE G

FUNCTION

TV VCR Select and Watch

Channels using TV Select and Watch Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO

CHANNEL SELECTION

Select Channel to Watch OFF AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Record Select Channel to Watch Select Channel to Record OFF

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

(TV mode)

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BASIC CABLE HOOKUP [H]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

Hookup H Illustration pic

TABLE H

CHANNEL SELECTION

FUNCTION

TV VCR Select and Watch Cable

Channels using TV Select and Watch Cable Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape 3 or 4 ON

Select Channel to Watch OFF 3 or 4 Select Channel to Watch ON 3 or 4 Select Channel to Record ON Select Channel to Watch Select Channel to Record OFF

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

(TV mode) (VCR mode) (VCR mode) (TV mode) (VCR mode)

Switch the RF Channel

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 on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area.

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ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [I]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

Hookup I Illustration pic

TABLE I

FUNCTION

TV VCR Select and Watch Cable

Channels using TV Select and Watch Cable Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO

CHANNEL SELECTION

Select Channel to Watch OFF AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Channel to Record Select Channel to Watch Select Channel to Record OFF

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

(TV mode)

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BASIC CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [J]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

YOU CAN'T......

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL WHILE YOU WATCH ANOTHER

ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL.

Hookup J Illustration pic

TABLE J

CHANNEL SELECTION

FUNCTION

TV VCR CABLE BOX Watch Cable Channels on

TV Select and Watch Cable Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape 3 or 4 ON

Select Cable Box Output Channel 3 or 4 Select Cable Box

3 or 4 Select Cable Box OFF

Select Channel to

Watch

Select Channel to Output Channel

Output Channel

Watch

Select Channel to

Watch

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

OFF (TV mode) ON (VCR mode) ON (VCR mode)

(TV mode) (VCR mode)

Switch the RF Channel

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 on the power of both the TV and the VCR. Press the ANT. OUT button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area.

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ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [K]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

YOU CAN'T......

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX.

Hookup K Illustration pic

TABLE K

FUNCTION

TV VCR CABLE BOX Watch Cable Channels on

TV Select and Watch Cable Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO

CHANNEL SELECTION

Select Cable Box Output Channel AUX or VIDEO Select Cable Box

AUX or VIDEO Select Cable Box

Select Channel to

Watch

Select Channel to Output Channel

Output Channel

Watch

Select Channel to

Record

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

OFF (TV mode)

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ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX AND SPLITTER [L]

WITH THIS HOOKUP

YOU CAN......

• WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS

• RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL

• RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER

TO RECORD, ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL.

Hookup L Illustration pic

TABLE L

CHANNEL SELECTION

FUNCTION

TV VCR CABLE BOX Watch Cable Channels on

TV Select and Watch Cable Channels using VCR Record and Watch the Same Channel Record One Channel Watch Another Watch Playback of a Tape AUX or VIDEO

Select Channel to Watch AUX or VIDEO Select Cable Box

AUX or VIDEO Select Cable Box Select Channel to

Watch

OFF

Output Channel Output Channel

Select Cable Box Output Channel

Select Channel to

Watch

Select Channel to

Watch

Select Channel to

Record

VCR indicator

(Press the VCR/TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off)

(TV mode)

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SETTING THE CLOCK

Note: An antenna, cable, or DSS® must be connected to the VCR before you

begin this operation.

Tips

You'll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR, and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour. When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage, the clock display will read "– – : – –".

Auto clock set function

This function can set the VCR clock to DSS® box clock automatically only when the VCR is connected to a DSS® box with digital interface function. It also automatically sets the time differences between various time zones and sets the time during Daylight Saving Time (D.S.T). The auto clock set function operates each time the VCR is turned off.

• When the VCR is connected to a DSS® box via a digital A/V cable, the time can only be set by the auto clock function. You cannot set the clock manually.

• When the clock is set automatically, the displayed time may drift from the current time by up to one second.

• When the VCR is connected to a DSS® box without digital interface function, set the clock manually by using the following procedure.

To set the clock manually

pic 1 Press the GUIDE button.

The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

MENU

1 DVHS 2 VCR 3 SETUP SETUP CHANNEL

4 5 REVIEW CLOCK

END GUIDE

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SETTING THE CLOCK

2 Press the (5) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu.

CLOCK SET

TIME – – : – –

MONTH/DAY/YEAR

– – / – – / – –

END GUIDE

• The white dash "–" appears for the item to be changed on the screen as you proceed.

• If the clock has automatically been set, the "CLOCK SET" menu will not appear.

3 Press the number buttons to fill the hour and minutes.

• For times with only one number (1-9) press the (0) button first, then the hour or minute. For example, if it is now 10:20AM, press (1)(0)(2)(0). "AM" and "PM" will now appear on the screen.

Example

CLOCK SET

TIME 10 : 20

AM 1 PM 2

MONTH/DAY/YEAR – – / – – / – –

END GUIDE

SETTING THE CLOCK (cont.) pg. 2

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SETTING THE CLOCK

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4 Press the (1) button for AM or (2) for PM.

For example, press the (1) button for AM.

Example

"AM"

CLOCK SET

TIME 10 : 20 AM

MONTH/DAY/YEAR

– – / – – / – –

END GUIDE

5 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month, then the day then the year.

• For dates with only one number (1-9) press the (0) button first, then the date. For example, if today is July 8 1998, press (0)(7)(0)(8)(9)(8). The correct day of the week will appear by itself.

CLOCK SET

TIME 10 :20 AM

MONTH/DAY/YEAR

07 / 08 / 98 WED

END GUIDE

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SETTING THE CLOCK

6 Press the GUIDE button.

The VCR clock is now set, and should show the correct time of day on the VCR's display.

Notes:

• The clock uses the 12-hour system. You set it for AM or PM.

• An illogical time (like 13 for the hour or 20 for the month) will not be accepted.

• If you press the wrong digit, exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and recall the screen to enter the correct setup.

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PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER

Note: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this

operation.

Presetting the received channels without using a cable box (Hookups [A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F], [G], [H] or [I])

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1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR.

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2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).

Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.

3 Press the GUIDE button.

The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

MENU

1 DVHS 2 VCR 3 SETUP SETUP CHANNEL

4 5 REVIEW CLOCK

END GUIDE

4 Press the (3) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation.

CHANNEL PRESET

1 CHANNEL <CATV1> 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET

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PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER

3 ADD / ERASE CHANNEL

END GUIDE

5 Press the (1) button to select the type of receiving setup you have:

CHANNEL PRESET

1 CHANNEL < ANT > 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 ADD / ERASE CHANNEL

END GUIDE

ANT: Internal or external antenna CATV1: Ordinary cable CATV2: Alternate cable (If CATV1 doesn't give you the channels you expect).

6 Press the (2) button.

CHANNEL PRESET

1 CHANNEL < ANT > 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 ADD / ERASE CHANNEL

END GUIDE

The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area. It takes about 2 - 3 minutes. After the channels are stored in memory, the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR's display.

7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing.

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PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER

Note: Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels (VHF 2 – 13, UHF 14 – 69) and cable channels (CATV 1 – 125). In some areas channels cannot be received when CATV1 is selected. In this case, select CATV2 in the receiving setup.

PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER (cont.) pg. 2

When automatic presetting of channels are finished

Press the CH (channel) button (or numbered buttons) to check the channels you can receive.

or Selects Channel "7"

Note: If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear, check the

antenna or cable connection.

To add or erase channels

The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank, have snowy pictures, or interference. You may skip these channels by erasing them. Very weak stations might not be memorized at all. You may receive these stations by adding them.

pic

1 Press the GUIDE button.

The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

MENU

1 DVHS 2 VCR 3 SETUP SETUP CHANNEL

4 5

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PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER

REVIEW CLOCK

END GUIDE

2 Press the (3) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation.

CHANNEL PRESET

1 CHANNEL <CATV1> 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 ADD / ERASE CHANNEL

END GUIDE

3 Press the (3) button to select ADD/ERASE CHANNEL.

ADD / ERASE CHANNEL

CHANNEL 02

SELECT CHANNEL ERASE STOP

ADD PLAY END GUIDE

4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. Example

Selects channel "7"

ADD / ERASE CHANNEL

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PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER

CHANNEL 07

SELECT CHANNEL ERASE STOP

ADD PLAY END GUIDE

5 Press the STOP button to delete the channel, or press the PLAY button to add it.

pic

or

pic

ADD / ERASE CHANNEL

CHANNEL 07 ERASED

SELECT CHANNEL ERASE STOP

ADD PLAY END GUIDE

6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing.

PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER (cont.) pg. 2

Auto blue setting

1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).

Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.

pic 2 Press the GUIDE button.

The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

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PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER

MENU

1 DVHS 2 VCR 3 SETUP SETUP CHANNEL

4 5 REVIEW CLOCK

END GUIDE

3 Press the (2) button to select VCR SETUP.

VCR SETUP

AUTO 1 BLUE ON

SAP 4 HIFI 5 STEREO 6 OFF AUDIO SETUP

END GUIDE

4 Press the (1) button to select AUTO BLUE "ON" or "OFF".

VCR SETUP

AUTO 1 BLUE ON

SAP 4 HIFI 5 STEREO 6 OFF AUDIO SETUP

END GUIDE

ON: The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished.

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PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER

• If the signal is too strong, this function may not operate even if you specify "ON". During playback this function does not operate.

OFF: The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off. 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting.

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PLAYBACK

To playback a recorded tape

Notes:

• The VCR and DSS® box must be connected via a digital interface A/V cable for D-VHS playback.

• Playback may not be possible immediately after the digital A/V cable has been unplugged or plugged in. Wait for at least 15 seconds and then start playback.

1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).

Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.

2 Insert a recorded tape.

The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display.

• When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically.

pic pic

3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape.

• When you connect the VCR and DSS® box via a digital A/V cable and play back a D-VHS tape, the D-VHS indicator will light and the VCR will automatically enter the D-VHS playback mode.

pic pic

Note: It takes several seconds until a picture appears.

• If the digital A/V cable comes unplugged during D-VHS playback, playback will stop. Re-connect the digital A/V cable and start playback again.

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PLAYBACK

4 Press the STOP button to end playback.

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Rewinding the tape

When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the tape.

• If you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding, the power will not shut off until the tape has been completely rewound. You may also rewind the tape manually at any time.

Manual Rewind

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1 Press the STOP button to end playback.

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2 Press the REW button.

The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning, then stops.

• Press the EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape.

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PLAYBACK (cont.) pg. 2

Rewinding the tape

Movie Return

If your videocassette has the safety tab removed, the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette, eject it, and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds.

Note: This function works only in PLAYBACK mode, not in RECORDING mode.

To remove noise from the picture

Auto Tracking

The auto tracking feature will start and adjust playback automatically to eliminate any static lines or picture noise that may appear on the screen:

• when you insert a tape and press the PLAY button,

• when you press the PLAY button on the remote control during playback, or

• when the playback speed (STD, SP or EP) changes during playback.

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PLAYBACK

Manual Tracking

Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment. You can do this with the remote control.

1 Press the CH ( or ) button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette.

Press either the or buttons until picture is clear. pic pic

• During playback, the tracking level meter (with a number) will appear in the VCR's display. Press the or button to adjust the playback level so the number is the largest.

Note: When manual tracking has been activated, auto tracking will not operate until you press the PLAY button on the remote control during playback or remove the tape and reinsert it to play it back.

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS

Variable speed playback

Still Playback (Pause) Press the PAUSE/SELECT button on the remote control or

PLAY/STILL on the VCR to still the tape during play.

pic pic The picture will "freeze". You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen. This is normal.

• To resume play, press the PLAY button or PAUSE/SELECT (PLAY/STILL) button again.

pic

Note: The sound is muted and cannot be heard during "Special Playback Effects".

Notes:

• It takes several seconds until a picture appears during D-VHS playback.

• After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape.

• If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by using the shuttle ring and then press the CH ( or

) button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars (see page 28).

• If the screen jitters during PAUSE, press the CH ( or ) button to minimize the jitter.

Visual Search

This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it.

Notes:

• During D-VHS playback, a black screen will appear in the visual search mode.

• The time counter will appear on the TV screen, but watch the LCD on the VCR for the accurate counter value.

During play: Press the REW button to search in reverse.

pic Press the F.FWD button to search ahead.

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS

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• Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback.

Press REW or F.FWD and hold it; you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it.

• Press PLAY and REW, then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed.

• Press PLAY and F.FWD, then hold F.FWD for forward search at a higher speed.

• Release REW or F.FWD to return to normal playback.

• It takes several seconds until a picture appears during D-VHS playback.

SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS (cont.) pg. 3

Choosing a mode for audio playback

The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks (see page 49).

Note: You cannot select Hi-Fi or linear mode during D-VHS playback.

How to select playback audio pic 1 Press the GUIDE button.

2 Press the (2) button to select the VCR SETUP operation.

VCR SETUP

AUTO 1 BLUE ON

SAP 4 HIFI 5 STEREO 6 OFF AUDIO SETUP

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SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS

END GUIDE

3 Press the (4) button to select "HIFI" or "LINEAR".

• Select Hi-Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use. The L and R indicators will light in the VCR's display panel.

• Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track. Also, if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio, select LINEAR.

VCR SETUP

AUTO 1 BLUE ON

SAP 4 LINEAR 5 STEREO 6 OFF AUDIO SETUP

END GUIDE

4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting.

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SHUTTLE CONTROL

Using the shuttle ring on the remote control

The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions – PLAY, PAUSE, SLOW MOTION, and SEARCH – using one convenient ring. If the shuttle ring is operated when the key function buttons are illuminated, the illu mination goes off.

How to use the shuttle ring

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[A] Turn the shuttle ring during playback or still playback (pause).

• As you turn the ring, you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion.

• Try using the shuttle to explore backward and forward through your next video. pic

[B] Turn the ring while in the stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape.

• The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial. pic

Notes:

• If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the SLOW/STILL modes, turn and hold the shuttle ring in the SLOW position, then press the CH ( or ) button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars. The noise bars are then eliminated automatically in the STILL mode.

• Since thin videotape is used in T-180 and longer cassettes, do not repeatedly perform the following operations with these tapes. – Fast forward, rewind, slow play – Insertion and ejection of tapes

• During D-VHS playback, slow motion and reverse playback do not function.

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USING THE "INDEX" FEATURE

To find specific sections on a tape using the "INDEX" feature

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. Your VCR will automatically create an invisible "INDEX" mark when you start recording, or when you press the PAUSE button during recording; change the channel and press the PAUSE again to restart recording.

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1 Press the DISP/INFO button in the stop mode.

The index screen appears on TV. pic

STOP CH 02

5 SP / EP 7<INDEX 9 INDEX>

07 / 08 / 97 TUE 10:20AM EP

2 Press the (7) button for rewind or the (9) button for forward to begin the index search.

or

(rewind) (forward)

INDEX

• The tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected. During this search, the word INDEX is displayed at the top left corner of the

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USING THE "INDEX" FEATURE

screen.

• When the VCR finds an index mark, it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot.

3 If this is the program you were looking for, press the PLAY button for normal playback.

• To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press the STOP button.

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Note: If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end.

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VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

Switching between the clock, time counter and time of remaining tape

Press the DISP/INFO button while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display.

pic On-Screen and VCR Displays Illustration pic

Press the DISP/INFO button to see the clock. Press the DISP/INFO button a second time to see just the time

counter.

Notes:

• The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape.

• The counter changes to 0:00:00 when the tape is ejected.

Press the DISP/INFO button a third time to see the tape remaining time.

Note: Immediately after the tape is inserted, "– – : – –" will appear.

2 minutes after playback or recording is started, the tape remaining time is displayed.

Press the CLEAR/EXIT button repeatedly to switch the type of the tape used. The correct remaining time will appear. AUTO: T-120 or shorter tape T-160: T-140 or T-160 tape T-180: T-180 tape T-210: T-210 tape

Notes:

• The tape remaining time is not displayed correctly for a tape without any recordings or tapes other than T-30/60/90/120/140/160/180/210.

• The remaining time may not be displayed correctly during fast forwarding or rewinding.

• During D-VHS recording and playback, the above on-screen display will not appear.

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INDEX WITH THE TI ME COUNTER

INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER

To find specific sections on a tape

Indexing with the Time Counter

You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming, and you can return to that point automatically.

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1 Press the DISP/INFO button two or three times.

The counter will appear in the VCR's display.

pic

2 Begin recording or playing back a tape.

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3 At the point that you want to go back to, press the CLEAR/EXIT button.

This resets the counter to 0:00:00.

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4 Press the STOP button when you are done recording or playing back the tape.

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5 Press the REW button to rewind the tape.

pic It will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the co unter in step

3.

• Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot.

Note: Press the DISP/INFO button to turn the counter display off. The selected spot will stay in memory until you set a new one or until the tape is ejected.

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VHS RECORDING STEP

Before you record

Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record.

The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual.

Copyright infringement

warning To re-record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed.

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Most television programs and films are copyrighted.

This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is okay to record for personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act responsibly in this area – check into the matter if you are unsure.

Basic recording steps

Note: You may use a blank tape or you may record over a previously recorded

(erasable) tape.

1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).

Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.

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2 Insert a blank or erasable tape.

pic The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display.

• If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically, and you cannot complete the record operation.

pic

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VHS RECORDING STEP

3 Press the DISP/INFO button.

This screen appears on the TV. pic

STOP CH 02

5 SP / EP 7<INDEX 9 INDEX>

07 / 08 / 97 TUE 11:08AM SP

4 Press the (5) button to select SP (standard play, for the best picture quality) or EP (extended play, for the longest recording time on a single tape).

STOP CH 02

5 SP / EP 7<INDEX 9 INDEX>

07 / 08 / 97 TUE 11:08AM SP

• An indicator on the VCR's display shows which speed is selected.

VHS RECORDING STEP (cont.) pg. 3

5 Press the CH ( / ) button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record. Example: Select channel 8.

• 100/ENT and (2) and (4) for channel 124. pic

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VHS RECORDING STEP

6 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC/IRT button on the VCR.

pic or pic Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light red.

Notes:

• Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape.

• Press the PAUSE/SELECT button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode. Press the button again to re-start recording.

• If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape.

7 Press the STOP button to finish recording.

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To watch a DSS® program while recording a program other than DSS®

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1 Press the DSS/VCR button on the remote control so that a DSS® program appears on the TV screen.

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2 Use the DSS® box to select the DSS® channel you want to view.

• To view the program being recorded, press the DSS/VCR button on the remote control again.

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D-VHS RECORDING SETUP

Setup Procedure (Hookups [A], [B] or [C])

Perform the following program D-VHS recording DSS® programs:

1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).

Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.

2 Press the GUIDE button.

The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

MENU

1 DVHS 2 VCR 3 SETUP SETUP CHANNEL

4 5 REVIEW CLOCK

END GUIDE

3 Press the (1) button to select the D-VHS SETUP operation.

DVHS SETUP

1 DVHS AUTO MODE <ON>

END GUIDE

4 Press the (1) button to select D-VHS AUTO MODE <ON> or <OFF>.

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D-VHS RECORDING SETUP

DVHS SETUP

1 DVHS AUTO MODE <ON>

END GUIDE

<ON>: When recording DSS® programs on D-VHS tape in the D-VHS format. Normally, select <ON>.

Notes:

• When the VHS tape is inserted, DSS® programs will be recorded in the VHS format.

• Any section guarded against copying (where a copy protect signal is inserted) will be recorded in the VHS format.

• If the digital A/V cable is not connected, DSS® programs will be recorded in the VHS format.

<OFF>: When VHS or D-VHS tape is inserted, DSS® programs will be recorded in the VHS format.

5 Press GUIDE to end the setting.

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D-VHS RECORDING STEP

Basic recording steps

Notes:

• A D-VHS tape should be used for D-VHS recording.

• The VCR and DSS® box must be connected via a digital A/V cable.

• You may use a blank tape or you may record over a previously recorded (erasable) tape.

• D-VHS recording will automatically be done in the STD mode. The recording speed will not appear in the VCR's display.

• Recording may not be possible immediately after the digital A/V cable has been unplugged or plugged in. Wait for at least 15 seconds and then start recording.

1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).

Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.

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2 Insert a blank or erasable tape with the mark.

pic The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display.

• If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically, and you cannot complete the record operation.

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3 Press the DSS/VCR button on the remote control so that a DSS® program appears on the TV screen.

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• The dSS indicator will light in th e VCR's display.

4 Use the DSS® box to select the DSS® channel you want to record.

• The DSS® program will appear.

5 Make sure the D-VHS indicator lights.

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D-VHS RECORDING STEP (cont.) pg. 3

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6 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC/ITR button on the VCR.

pic or pic Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will light red.

Notes:

• Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape.

• Press the PAUSE/SELECT button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode. Press the button again to re-start recording.

• If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape.

• If the digital A/V cable comes unplugged during D-VHS recording, recording will stop.

• Any section guarded against copying (where a copy protect signal is inserted) will be recorded in the VHS format.

7 Press the STOP button to finish recording.

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RECORDING A PROGRAM - RECORDING TIPS

To watch one program while recording another

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1 Once you have set the VCR for recording, press the VCR/TV button.

The VCR indicator disappears. Now, you will be viewing through your TV only.

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2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote, if it's programmed to control your TV

Notes:

• You can check on the recording by pressing VCR/TV again. This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR, and you'll see the program you are recording.

• If you're hooked up with an audio/video cable: Switch the TV from AUX or VIDEO mode back to the TV mode, then select the channels you want to watch, as described in Step 2. Switch TV back to AUX or VIDEO to monitor your recording.

To change the channel being recorded

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1 Press the PAUSE/SELECT button to stop the recording temporarily.

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2 Press the CH ( / ) button or number buttons to change the channel to the one you prefer.

Use the DSS® box to select the DSS® channel you want to record.

• The DSS® program will appear.

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RECORDING A PROGRAM - RECORDING TIPS

3 Press the PAUSE/SELECT button to continue recording.

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Automatic Indexing

Your VCR will automatically create an invisible "INDEX" mark when you start recording, or when you press the PAUSE button during recording; change the channel and press the PAUSE again to restart recording. During playback, the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the "INDEX" mark. See Page 32, "Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX".

RECORDING A PROGRAM -RECORDING TIPS (cont.) pg. 4

To record a Second Audio Program (SAP)

Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program – such as in a second language. If a station broadcasts in SAP, the SA indicator will display on your TV screen. You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option.

How to set the SAP option. pic 1 Press the GUIDE button.

2 Press the (2) button to select the VCR SETUP operation.

3 Press the (6) button to set the SAP option to "ON".

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RECORDING A PROGRAM - RECORDING TIPS

VCR SETUP

AUTO 1 BLUE ON

SAP 4 HIFI 5 STEREO 6 OFF AUDIO SETUP

END GUIDE

4 Press the (5) button to set the STEREO/MONO option to "STEREO".

VCR SETUP

AUTO 1 BLUE ON

SAP 4 HIFI 5 STEREO 6 ON AUDIO SETUP

END GUIDE

5 Press the GUIDE button twice to end the setting.

6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on "VHS Recording Step" on pages 35 and 36.

Stereo vs. mono sound

When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation, your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen. Set to MONO if the stereo signal is weak and the sound is too "noisy".

VCR SETUP

AUTO

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RECORDING A PROGRAM - RECORDING TIPS

1 BLUE ON SAP

4 HIFI 5 STEREO 6 OFF AUDIO SETUP

END GUIDE

Note: When you select MONO, sound is r ecor ded as mono ev en when a channel broadcasts in stereo.

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INSTANT RECORDING TIMER

Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)

The Instant Recording Timer (REC/IRT button on the VCR) will let you make a simplified timer recording without having to use the programming timer. In order to set the IRT properly the clock must be set before starting.

1 Follow the steps 1 through 5 on "VHS recording step". 2 Press the REC/IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on

the display.

REC/IRT Settings Illustration pic

• You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC/IRT button.

• While you are recording, the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display.

• At the end of your recording, the display will read "0:00", recording will stop automatically, and the VCR will turn itself off.

To stop recording while in the IRT mode: 1 Press the POWER button. 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds.

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• This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control.

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DELAYED RECORDING

Setting the VCR to record later

Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record.

To re-record on a cassette which has its safety tab removed.

Cover the hole with cellophane tape.

With the delayed recording feature, you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like – without your being around! You can record a program one time only, or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time. You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once.

Before you begin

Assemble the information you need for timed recording:

• Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time

• Date and day of the program

• Starting time

• Ending time

• Channel to be recorded

• Blank or erasable videocassette (safety tab intact)

Method for programming a DSS® program for delayed D-VHS recording

• Insert a D-VHS tape into the VCR.

• Connect the VCR and DSS® box via a digital A/V cable.

• Use the DSS® box to select the program for delayed D-VHS recording. (Refer to the DSS® box manual.)

• Turn off the VCR.

Note: Any section guarded against copying (where a copy protect signal is inserted) will be recorded in the VHS format.

Delayed Recording Steps

You set up the delayed recording using the on-screen Easy Guide System.

1 Insert blank or erasable tape.

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DELAYED RECORDING

• The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display.

• If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically and timed record won't operate.

2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).

Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.

DELAYED RECORDING (cont.) pg. 4

EXAMPLE: Set the VCR to record "one time" in the analog format, a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 6:30 PM on 7/10/98, at the EP recording speed.

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3 Press the PROGRAM button.

• The screen will appear. pic

RECORDING

ONE TIME 1 DAILY 2 WEEKLY 3

END PROGRAM

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DELAYED RECORDING

Types of Delayed Recordings

ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time. DAILY Records a show at the same time every day of the week, Monday

through Friday.

WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week.

4 Press the (1) button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording

ONE TIME RECORDING

CH START ~ END – – – – : – – ~ – – : – –

DATE TAPE SPEED – – / – – / – – SP

END PROGRAM

5 Press the (0) and (8) buttons to select channel 8.

ONE TIME RECORDING

CH START ~ END 0 8 – – : – – ~ – – : – –

DATE TAPE SPEED – – / – – / – – SP

CORRECT CLEAR

END PROGRAM

Note: Remember to press 0 before single-digit channel numbers, times, and dates.

• If you want to record from an external equipment, press the AVX button to select LINE 1 or LINE 2 instead of the channel number.

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DELAYED RECORDING

ONE TIME RECORDING

CH START ~ END LINE 1 – – : – – ~ – – : – –

DATE TAPE SPEED – – / – – / – – SP

CORRECT CLEAR

END PROGRAM

• If you make a mistake when entering digits, press the CLEAR/EXIT button repeatedly to display "–" for the incorrect digit, then reenter the correct digit.

6 Enter the start time by pressing (0), (6), (0) and (0) for 6:00.

ONE TIME RECORDING

CH START ~ END 0 8 06:00 ~ – – : – – AM 1 PM 2 DATE TAPE SPEED – – / – – / – – SP

CORRECT CLEAR

END PROGRAM

7 Press the (2) button for PM.

ONE TIME RECORDING

CH START ~ END 0 8 06:00PM ~ – – : – –

DATE TAPE SPEED – – / – – / – – SP

CORRECT CLEAR

END PROGRAM

8 Enter the end time by pressing (0), (6), (3) and (0) for 6:30.

The VCR automatically selects PM for you.

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DELAYED RECORDING

ONE TIME RECORDING

CH START ~ END 0 8 06:00PM ~ 06:30PM

DATE TAPE SPEED 07 / 08 / 98 WED SP

SP/EP 5 CORRECT CLEAR END PROGRAM

• The screen shows today's date, so no changes are needed on that line.

DELAYED RECORDING (cont.) pg. 4

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9 Enter the recording date by pressing (0), (7), (1) and (0) for 7/10/98.

ONE TIME RECORDING

CH START ~ END 0 8 06:00PM ~ 06:30PM

DATE TAPE SPEED 07 / 10 / 98 FRI SP

SP/EP 5 CORRECT CLEAR END PROGRAM

10 Press the (5) button to select the recording speed EP.

ONE TIME RECORDING

CH START ~ END 0 8 06:00PM ~ 06:30PM

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DELAYED RECORDING

DATE TAPE SPEED 07 / 10 / 98 FRI EP

SP/EP 5 CORRECT CLEAR END PROGRAM

Note: Digital recording will automatically be done in the STD mode.

11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory.

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12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR.

The delayed record ing indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed.

• If you are using a cable box, you must select the channel you want to record on the cable box (in this case 8); and turn on the cable box. pic pic

Note: You can correct any item entered as you go by pressing the CLEAR/EXIT button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected changes to white dash "–" on the screen. Then enter the correct number. Illogical times and dates won't be accepted.

To stop recording while in the timed recording mode: 1 Press POWER button. 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds.

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• This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control.

When you have set up all the timed recordings you want:

• Don't forget to load a videocassette (with the safety tab still attached) to record on.

• If using a cable box, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin.

• If you use a DSS® box, press the AVX button to select DSS or LINE 1 in the step 5, not a channel to be recorded, then turn on the DSS® box before the time the delayed recording is to begin and tune the DSS® box to the channel which you want to record.

• If the VCR and DSS® box are connected via a digital A/V cable, press the AVX or DSS/VCR button in step 5 to display DSS®.

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PROGRAM REVIEW

Reviewing what you have programmed

You can look back over any of the analog recordings you have preset and if you need to, clear out any of the programs. Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete, but daily and weekly setting must be cleared out manually.

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1 Press the GUIDE button.

The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen.

MENU

1 DVHS 2 VCR 3 SETUP SETUP CHANNEL

4 5 REVIEW CLOCK

END GUIDE

2 Press the (4) button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option.

This brings up the screen setting for the first program.

If you want to clear this program, press the CLEAR/EXIT button to remove this program.

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ONE TIME RECORDING

CH START ~ END 0 8 06:00PM ~ 06:30PM

DATE TAPE SPEED 07 / 10 / 98 FRI EP

NEXT 4 CORRECT CLEAR END PROGRAM

3 Keep pressing the (4) button to cycle through all the programs you have preset.

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PROGRAM REVIEW

• The screen will display the next program, if there are more, or it will switch back to the main menu.

ONE TIME RECORDING

CH START ~ END 03 06:30PM ~ 07:00PM

DATE TAPE SPEED 07 / 17 / 98 FRI EP

NEXT 4 CORRECT CLEAR END PROGRAM

4 Press the GUIDE button to end.

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PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV

The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled.

1 Turn on the TV.

2 Point VCR remote control toward TV.

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3 Press and hold the "TV" button.

4 Press the remote button corresponding to your TV brand as shown in the set-up chart. The TV channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set.

TV Brand

Hitachi 1 Gold star 1 6 Panasonic 1 CH Zenith 2 Toshiba 7 Mitsubishi Sony 3 Gold star 2 8 Sharp 1 LAST CH Magnavox 4 Panasonic 2 9 Sharp 2 DISPLAY Sanyo 5 RCA 0

Note: If your TV brand is not listed on the Set-Up Chart, try all the buttons listed in the chart until the TV changes channels. If the TV channel does not change, you won't be able to program the remote for your TV.

Press "TV" and this remote button

TV Brand

Press "TV" and this remote button

TV Brand

Press "TV" and this remote button

CH

Using the VCR remote to control your TV

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1 Press the "TV" button on remote control.

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PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV

2 Point VCR remote control toward TV. 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV

remote control.

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USING THE VCR REMOTE TO OPERATE HITACHI OR HUGHES DSS® BOX

The VCR remote control can be programmed to control Hitachi or Hughes. When using a DSS® box other than these two brands, refer to the DSS® box manual.

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1 Press and hold the "DSS" button.

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2 Press 1 or 2 button corrsponding to your DSS® box receiver ID number as shown in the chart below.

or

DSS® box Brand

Hitachi DSS 2 2

Hughes DSS 2 1

DSS® box receiver ID number

DSS 1 1

DSS 1 2

Press "DSS" and this button

Remote Control Customer Controls

Remote Control Illustration pic

Item No. Name of the button Function 1 — Transmission window 2 CLEAR/EXIT to clear the main menu from the display and will

return to the channel that was being viewed prior to entering the menus.

3 DISP/INFO to show the information about the program on the TV

screen.

4 DSS GUIDE to show the available program at a given time on

several different channels.

5 PAUSE/SELECT to show the program guide on the TV screen while

watching DSS video. 6 DSS MENU to show the main menu on the TV screen. 7 — Cursor keys for DSS® box 8 DSS to select DSS to control from three devices (VCR, TV,

DSS). 9 DSS/TV to select the DSS mode or the TV mode.

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INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR

Hookup

When your VCR is connected to a stereo system, you can:

• Make high quality "audio only" recordings for up to 6 hours (on a T-120 video cassette tape).

• Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system.

• Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing.

To record from stereo

BEFORE YOU BEGIN...

• Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system, as shown above.

• Make sure that "STEREO" audio is selected from the VCR Set-Up Menu, as shown on Page 41, of "RECORDING OPERATION" Section,

"Stereo vs. mono sound".

• Select VCR recording speed (SP or EP) as shown on page 35, of "RECORDING OPERATIONS" Section, "VHS Recording Step".

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1 Press the AVX button on remote control, so that L1 (line) appears on the display.

LINE1

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INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR

2 Turn on stereo, and start the selection you wish to record.

3 Press the REC/IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording.

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4 Press the STOP button to stop recording.

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COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER

Hookup

You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes. pic

NOTE: If your camcorder is not stereo (has only one audio plug), connect it to the AUDIO IN-L input on the front of the VCR.

* It is not necessary to connect the S-VIDEO jack.

To copy from a camcorder

BEFORE YOU BEGIN...

Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to the audio/video jacks on the front of your VCR.

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1 Press the AVX button on remote control, to display L2 (line) on the TV display.

LINE2

2 Press the REC, then PAUSE/SELECT buttons on the VCR remote control. The VCR will go into Record/Pause.

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PAUSE LINE2

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COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER

3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder. You will see the camcorder tape being played on the TV.

4 When you see the part of the camcorder tape you wish to copy, press the PAUSE/SELECT button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape.

• Press the stop button to finish recording. pic

REC LINE2

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COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING)

Hookup

If you have two VCRs, you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR.

Notes:

• If you use this VCR for recording, connect cables to the jacks on the front of the VCR.

• D-VHS recorded sections cannot be dubbed. See page 52 for procedure if you want to dub D-VHS recorded sections.

Copying From One VCR to Another Illustration pic

To copy from one VCR to another VCR

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1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR-1 so that L2 (line2) appears in the display.

LINE2

2 Press the REC, then PAUSE/SELECT buttons on VCR-1. The VCR will go into Record/Pause.

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3 Press the PLAY button on VCR-2. You will see the taped program being played on the TV.

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COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING)

4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record, press the PAUSE/SELECT button on VCR-1 again to release pause and start recording.

• Press the STOP button to finish recording. pic

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COPYING FROM ONE VT-DX815A TO ANOTHER VT-DX815A (DVHS DUBBING)

COPYING FROM ONE VT-DX815A TO ANOTHER VT-DX815A (D-VHS DUBBING)

Hookup

If you have two VT-DX815As, you may use one VT-DX815A to record a tape that is being played back in the other VT-DX815A.

Notes:

• Analog recorded sections cannot be dubbed. See page 51 if you want to dub analog recorded section.

• You cannot dub a section guarded against copying (where a copy protect signal is inserted) on tape. When the copy guarded section is played back by VCR-2, the D-VHS indicator will flash, and no picture or sound will be recorded by VCR-

1.

• The IRT (instant recording timer) cannot be used during dubbing.

Copying From One VT-DX815A to Another VT-DX815A Illustration pic

To copy from one VT-DX815A to another VT-DX815A

1 Holding the DSS/VCR button on the VCR-2 remote control, press the VCR-2 STOP button.

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• The VCR-2 D-VHS indicator will light and "dub" will appear in the display.

Note: Dubbing cannot be done when "dub" disappears. The dub indicator will disappear if you do not perform dubbing withing two minute after it l ights, or if you press the STOP, FF or REW button. When the dub indicator goes out, perform steps 1 and 2 again and make sure that the dub indicator lights, then perform steps 3 and 4.

2 Holding the DSS/VCR button on the VCR-1 remote control, press the VCR-1 STOP button.

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• The VCR-1 D-VHS indicator will light and "dub" will appear in the display.

3 Press the PLAY/STILL button on VCR-2.

• The picture will not appear during dubbing.

• If still playback or visual search is engaged during dubbing, no picture or sound will be recorded. pic

4 Press the REC/IRT button on VCR-1 to start recording.

• Press the STOP button or PAUSE/SELECT to finish recording.

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PROBLEM GUIDE

A

PROBLEM GUIDE

Problem guide

No power • Make sure the VCR is plugged into an AC outlet. Remote control doesn't work • Make sure the batteries are fresh, and properly

installed.

Won't record • Safety tab has been removed from cassette (VCR will

automatically eject the tape).

Won't play back • Make sure the TV/VCR switch is set to the VCR mode.

• Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel (3 or 4) or UX (if using direct audio/video hookup).

Won't make timer recordings • The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer

recording.

• Clock is not set correctly.

• Programs entered incorrectly.

• Programs exceed the length of the cassette. Use the

EP recording speed for maximum programming.

• Safety tab has been removed from cassette.

Snowy picture in playback • Snow or picture noise is normal during search, still, and

slow Playback.

• Head cleaning may be required.

• Tape is worn or of inferior quality - adjust tracking

controls. Snowy picture in normal TV viewing Clock shows – – : – – • Power has been interrupted - reset the clock.

Erratic VCR display • Push the reset switch (behind the cover on the VCR

• Check antenna or cable connections.

• Reset the clock.

front) with a sharp pointed instrument (pen, toothpick,

etc.).

DSS® broadcast programmed for delayed recording, but not recorded. Cannot D-VHS playback/record. • Make sure the VCR and DSS® box are connected via

Still picture with block noise appears during D-VHS playback.

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• Turn off the VCR before the delayed recording starts.

• Use the DSS® box to select a DSS® program.

a digital A/V cable.

• Clean the heads.

• You have played tapes other than D-VHS and VHS.

• Tracking is off. Correct it.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance. Such maintenance and adjustments should not be attempted by the user. Please consult your service dealer for further information.

Auto Head Cleaning System

This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR, to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads.

Note: Mechanical sound is heard during head cleaning.

NOTE: Dirt accumulation on the video heads will cause the playback picture to become noisy. Heavy

accumulations due to abnormal usage, or the use of poor quality tapes may be beyond the capabilities of the Auto Head Cleaning System, and may require the video heads to be professionally cleaned by a qualified service dealer.

It is recommended that you run a cleaning tape periodical l y to mai ntai n the high quality of D-VHS

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical specifications

Format: D-VHS/VHS Video Signal System: D-VHS: D-VHS system standard CTP STD MODE2 VHS: NTSC color EIA standard Record/Playback System: D-VHS: Digital: 2 Head record/playback system VHS: Video: 4 head Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record/playback system Tape Speed: D-VHS: 16.67 mm/sec (STD) VHS: 33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec (LP) (playback only),

11.12 mm/sec (EP) RF Input: UHF/VHF 75 ohm Tuner: USA: 181 channel tuning ability* (125 cable channels) Canada: 178 channel tuning ability* (122 cable channels) Type: Auto programming frequency synthesis Power Input: AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption: 26W nominal Cabinet Size: 17-1/8" (W) x 3-7/8" (H) x 11-1/8" (D)

43.5 cm (W) x 9.9 cm (H) x 28.2 cm (D) Weight: 9.2 lbs. (4.2 kg) Storage Temperature: -4°F to 131°F Operating Temperature: 41°F to 104°F Accessories: 1 coaxial cable (Part No. E5861682) 1 remote control unit (Part No. HL10702), 1 digital A/V cable (Part No. EW11381) 1 D-VHS video tape (Part No. GU10141) 2 AA batteries *Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories, please call HiTRON, Inc. TOLL FREE at 1-800-995-4500 (in the continental United States). For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office.

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 to you, call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers:

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

In the continental U.S.A

DIAL TOLL FREE

7 days a week, 24 hours a day

1-800-HITACHI

(1-800-448-2244)

You must state your zip code when calling

In Canada

MONTREAL 514-956-9882 T ORONTO 905-821-4545 VANCOUVER 604-214-0777

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Hitachi VT-DX815A User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual