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Hitachi VT-MX211A User Manual

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Video Deck
VT-MX211A Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording
HITACHI HOME HITACHI SALES HITACHI (HSC) ELECTRONICS CORPORATION CANADA INC. (AMERICA), INC. OF HAWAII, INC. 3300 Trans Canada Hwy.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., 3219 Koapaka St. Pointe Claire, Quebec Norcross, Georgia 30093 Honolulu, HI 96819 H9R 1B1, CANADA Tel. 770-279-5600 Tel. 808-839-3621 Tel. 514-697-9150
QR13224 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1996 Printed in Hong Kong
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TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................................5
PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................................................................8
LOCATION............................................................................................................................................8
POWER SUPPLY.................................................................................................................................8
AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE...................................................8
WARNING..............................................................................................................................................9
FEATURES...............................................................................................................................................10
VIDEO CASSETTE..................................................................................................................................11
PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................................................11
THREE DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS.............................................................................................11
INSERTING A CASSETTE...............................................................................................................11
REMOVING A CASSETTE...............................................................................................................11
ERASE PREVENTION..........................................................................................................................12
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS.....................................................................................13
PREPARATION FOR USE......................................................................................................................15
CABLE CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................15
SETTING A VIDEO CHANNEL........................................................................................................16
A/V TERMINALS................................................................................................................................16
CONNECTING TO INPUT JACKS..................................................................................................17
INPUT SELECT..................................................................................................................................17
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES.......................................................................................................17
PRESET FOR USE...................................................................................................................................19
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL P RESET (Without a Cable Box)..........................................................19
TO RECALL A DESIRED CHANNEL..............................................................................................20
TO DELETE PRESET CHANNEL ...................................................................................................21
CHANNEL PRESET AGAIN.............................................................................................................23
SETTING THE CLOCK ..................................................................................................................... 23
TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING......................................................................................................26
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE........................................................................................................27
ON SCREEN DISPLAY...........................................................................................................................28
PLAYBACK .............................................................................................................................................29
NORMAL PLAYBACK.......................................................................................................................29
SPECIAL PLAY BACK...........................................................................................................................33
AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK............................................................................................................33
TO STOP PLAYBACK.......................................................................................................................34
TO EXIT THE AUTO REPEAT MODE............................................................................................34
RENTAL PLAY....................................................................................................................................34
TO STOP PLAYBACK.......................................................................................................................35
TO EXIT THE RENTAL PLAY MODE.............................................................................................35
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COUNTER MEMORY........................................................................................................................36
TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY ..............................................................................................36
RECORDING............................................................................................................................................37
VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM...............................................................37
SKIPPING SOME MATERIALS DURING RECORDING.............................................................39
RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER..................................................39
TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING........................................................39
IRT (Instant Recording Timer)..........................................................................................................40
TIMER RECORDING..............................................................................................................................42
AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING................................................................................................42
TO CORRECT AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM..................................................................45
TO STOP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM WHICH HAS ALREADY STARTED...........46
TO CANCEL OR CHECK THE STA RT /END TIME......................................................................46
HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING..................................................................................................46
AUTO RETURN..................................................................................................................................46
WATCH THE RECORDED PROGRAM.........................................................................................47
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE..................................................................................................................... 48
TO MONITOR THE RECORDING................................................................................................... 48
CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE..................................................................49
REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV...................................................................................................49
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV..........................................................49
CONTROLLING THE TV...................................................................................................................50
REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER.................................................................50
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER .......................50
TO OPERATE THE CABLE BOX ONCE THE REMOTE IS PROGRAMMED FOR IT..........51
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE...............................................................................................................52
MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................................................53
SERVICING......................................................................................................................................... 53
CABINET CLEANING........................................................................................................................53
HEAD CLEANING..............................................................................................................................53
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................................................................................54
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMP ANYING THE APPLIANCE.
The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read befor e the
appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for futur e reference.
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating inst ructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. 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. EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.
6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manuf act ur er as they may cause hazards.
7. 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.
8. Accessories-Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing ser ious inj ur y 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 appliance should follow the manufacturer's instruct ions and should use a m ounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 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.
9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these opening
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must not be blocked or covered. The opening s should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug , or other similar surface. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless pr oper ventilat ion is pr ovided or t he manufacturer's instruct ions have been adhered t o.
10. Power Sources-This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking Label. I f you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization-This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating­current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the ot her ). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. I f 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 elect r ician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat t he safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. 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
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
particular attention to
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to pr ovide some pr ot ect ion against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of t he National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides informat ion with reg ar d to proper grounding of t he m a st and supporting structure, g r ounding 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 t he grounding electrode. (Fig . A)
Antenna ground diagram.
14. Lightning-For added protection for this VCR during a light ning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it f r om the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the VCR due to lightning and power­line surges.
15. 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 car e should be t aken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them mig ht be fatal.
16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this video product through any 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.
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18. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this VCR yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the f ollowing condit ions: a. When t he power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the VCR. c. If the VCR has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the VCR does not operate nor mally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating inst r uct ions as an improper adjustment of ot her controls may result in damage and will often r equire extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the VCR to its normal oper at ion. e. If the VCR has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the VCR exhibits a distinct change in perf or m ance-this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this VCR, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that t he VCR is in pr oper operating condition.
22. Heat-This VCR should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
LOCATION
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation:
Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the
ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.
Install unit in a horizontal position. Avoid locations subject to strong vibration. Do not place the VCR near strong magnetic fields. Do not move the unit from a cold to a hot place or vice versa. Do not place the VCR directly on top of the TV.
POWER SUPPLY
AC 120V, 60Hz ONLY
AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE
Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by
the plug.
If, by accident, water is spilled on your VCR, unplug the power cord immediately and
take the unit to an Authorized Service Center for servicing.
Do not put your fingers or objects into the VCR cassette holder. Do not place anything directly on top of the VCR.
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WARNING
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the VCR at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry.
FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication, use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.
WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert plug.
The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the VCR. No others have the same serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address Dealer Phone No. Model No. Serial No.
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FEATURES
FEATURES
• Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish
• Infrared remote control
• Real time tape counter- This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours,
minutes, and seconds. The "-" indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position "0:00:00".
• 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call- (A converter may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels.)
• Auto power on and off system- Automatically turns the VCR on as you insert the cassette, turns off after auto-rewind, and ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached.
• Auto counter reset- (when inserting a tape)
• Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached- (not in the case of timer recording).
• Direct Button Operation- When a tape is in the VCR and the power is off, just press
PLAY, REW or F.FWD button on the main unit and it will automatically turn on the VCR and playback, rewinding or fast-forwarding will start immediately (not in the case of timer recording).
• 2 Step Picture Search Operation- You can view a video program at a high speed or super hihg jspeed in either a forward or reverse direction in LP and SLP mode.
• Still- "Freeze" the picture at any time, for close viewing of a particular scene. Only tapes recorded in SLP mode will show a fairly clear picture.
• Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)- Adjusts the tracking automatically for each tape you play.
• Auto Repeat- Allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without pressing the PLAY button.
• Rental Play Mode- Improves playback picture quality of worn tapes, especially rental tapes.
• Three different tape speeds: SP/LP/SLP
• IRT (Instant Recording Timer)- Instant timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes
possible at the push of REC/IRT button.
• 1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)- The built-in timer allows you to record up to 7 programs at different channels up to 1 year i n adv ance. The daily timer allows recordings to be made of daily broadcasts, and the weekly timer allows recording to be made once a week up to the end of the tape.
• Auto Return- After finished timer recording, the beginning of the recorded program(s) can be searched.
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VIDEO CASSETTE
VIDEO CASSETTE
This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results, we
recommend the use of high- quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes.
PRECAUTIONS
• Avoid moisture, which can condense on the tape if it is moved fr om a cold place to a warm place. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage to the tape and your VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperatur e and t he moisture has evaporated.
• Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic fields.
• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
• Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
THREE DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS
Before recording, select the tape speed from: SP mode (St andar d Play), LP mode ( Long Play) or SLP mode (Super Long Play). The table below shows the maximum recording/playback time using T 60, T120, or T160 tapes in each mode.
INSERTING A CASSETTE
Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in g ent ly, but continuously, on the center­back of the cassette unt il it is dr awn into t he VCR. The VCR will automatically turn on.
REMOVING A CASSETTE
1) In the Stop mode, press STO P/EJECT button on the VCR. The cassett e will eject.
2) Pull the cassette out of the casset t e compartment.
3) Store the cassette in the case as shown.
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VIDEO CASSETTE
ERASE PREVENTION
You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of t he cassette. If you decide to record on the tape again, cover t he hole with plastic
tape.
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
FRONT VIEW illustration
REMOTE CONTROL VIEW illustration
1. Cassette Compartment
2. REW button- Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during
the playback mode. (Rewind Search)
3. PLAY button- Press to begin playback.
4. F.FWD button- Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in
forward during playback. (Forward Search)
5. PAUSE button- Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback.
6. STOP button- Press to stop the tape motion. EJECT button- Press to remove a tape from the VCR. (only on the VCR)
7. REC button- Press to begin manual recording. IRT button- Press to activate Instant Recording Timer. (only on the VCR)
8. CH buttons- Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording. SET buttons- Press to enter digits when setting program (for example: setting clock or
timer program). Press to select setting modes from on screen menu. Tracking function- Press to minimize video 'noise' (lines or dots on screen) during playback. (only the VCR) Press to stabilize the picture in the Still mode when the picture begins to vibrate vertically.
9. Digital display- Displays the clock, timer recording, counter and channel etc.
10. Remote sensor window- Receives the infrared signals from the remote control.
11. POWER button- Press to turn VCR on and off. Press to activate a timer recording.
REAR VIEW illustration
12. NUMBER buttons- Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording. To select channels from 1 to 9, first press "0" button then 1 to 9. 100/ENT button- When selecting cable channels which are more than 100, press this button first, then press the last two digits. (To select channel 125, first press "100/ENT" button then press "2" and "5").
13. TAPE SPEED button- Press to set desired recording speed: SP/LP/SLP.
14. VOLUME button- Press to adjust the desired TV's volume level by using either
button.
or
15. MENU button- Press to display the main menu on the TV screen.
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
16. SELECT button- When setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to a next step you want to input. Press to determine setting modes from on screen menu. Status function- Press to display the counter on the current channel number and current time on the TV screen.
17. COUNTER MEMORY button- Press to set counter memory on and off.
18. ADD/DELETE button- Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel
preset. Press to cancel a setting of timer program. Press to correct digits when setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program).
COUNTER RESET button- Press to reset counter to 0:00:00.
19. MUTE button- Press to mute the TV's sound. Press it again to resume the sound.
20. VCR/TV button- Press to select VCR or TV mode.
VCR position: to view playback, to monitor video recordings or watch TV using the VCR tuner. TV position: to watch TV or to view on program while recording another.
21. Mode Select buttons
• CATV button- For details, see page 25.
• TV button- For details, see page 25.
• VCR button- For details, see page 25.
22. Power cord- Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60Hz).
23. AUDIO OUT jack- Connect to an audio input jack of your audio equipment or
another VCR.
24. AUDIO IN jack- Connect to an audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR.
25. ANT. IN terminal- Connect to an antenna or CATV.
26. VIDEO OUT jack- Connect to a video output jack of your video camera or another
VCR.
27. VIDEO IN jack- Connect to a video output jack of your video camera or another VCR.
28. CH3/CH4 selector switch- Use to select a video output channel (3 or 4) for playback from the VCR.
29. ANT. OUT terminal- Connect to an antenna input terminal of your TV.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
PREPARATION FOR USE
CABLE CONNECTIONS
For some of the most common types of connections, see the following drawings. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons. (You may need additional accessories which are not supplied).
1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV. 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT.IN jack of your VCR.
3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT.OUT jack of your VCR. 4 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the UHF/VHF antenna jacks.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
SETTING A VIDEO CHANNEL
If your TV does not have A/V terminals;
When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR/TV button on the remote control is in the VCR position, your TV will receive the signals from the VCR o n either channel 3 or 4. To use the VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever is not used or least used for normal broadcasts in your area. Then set your TV to that same channel.
A/V TERMINALS
If your TV has A/V input jacks, you may connect your VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT jacks to the audio/video input jacks on the back of your TV. Direct audio/video connections usually result in a better picture and sound quality for tape playback. Please see your TV's owner's manual for A/V input connections.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
CONNECTING TO INPUT JACKS
When you copy a video tape, or watch a program recorded on an another source, use audio/video input jacks.
INPUT SELECT
To use the external input jacks, select the AUX position. Press the CHANNEL or button or enter "00" with number button on the remote control so that "AUX" appears on the screen.
Note: "AUX" is found before the lowest memorized channel. (Example: CH2)
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow.
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings.
3) Replace the cover.
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