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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