Hitachi VT-MX4410A User Manual

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HITACHI

VIDEO DECK VT-MX4410A

Owner's manual

Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording

Using these quality features:

• Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System

• Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish

• Infrared remote control

• Real time tape counter

• 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call

• Auto power on and off system

• Auto counter reset

• Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached

• Direct Button Operation

• 2 Step Picture Search Operation

• Still

• Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)

• Auto Repeat

• Rental Play Mode

• Three different playback tape speeds: SP/LP/SLP

• Two different recording tape speeds: SP/SLP

• IRT (Instant Recording Timer)

• 1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)

• Timer Program Extension

• Auto Return

• Time Search

• Quick-Find

• Index Search

• Slow Motion

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 6740 Campobello Road

1855 Dornoch Court Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 San Diego, Ca 92173 Canada Tel. 1-800 HITACHI Tel. 1-800-hitachi (1-800-448-2244) 1-800-448-2244

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................2

CAUTIONS.................................................................................................................................4

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.....................................................................................................6

PRECAUTIONS..........................................................................................................................9

LOCATION .............................................................................................................................................................................9

POWER SUPPLY..................................................................................................................................................................9

AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE .....................................................................................9

WARNING ..............................................................................................................................................................................9

FEATURES ..............................................................................................................................11

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION..............................................................................13

PRECAUTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................13

TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS ..................................................................................................................................13

INSERTING A CASSETTE................................................................................................................................................13

REMOVING A CASSETTE................................................................................................................................................13

ERASE PREVENTION .......................................................................................................................................................14

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS .........................................................................15

PREPARATION FOR USE.......................................................................................................18

ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................................................18

SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH ..................................................................................................................................23

A/V TERMINALS .................................................................................................................................................................24

USING THE REAR JACK: .................................................................................................................................................24

USING THE FRONT JACK:...............................................................................................................................................24

INPUT SELECT OF FRONT OR REAR ..........................................................................................................................24

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES ........................................................................................................................................25

SET UP FOR USE...................................................................................................................27

CHANNEL SET UP (Automatic)........................................................................................................................................27

TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL...............................................................................................................................29

CLOCK SET UP ..................................................................................................................................................................29

TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING.......................................................................................................................................33

TO DELETE OR ADD CHANNELS ..................................................................................................................................33

CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN................................................................................................................................................35

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE............................................................................................................................... ..........36

PLAYBACK...............................................................................................................................37

NORMAL PLAYBACK ........................................................................................................................................................37

PICTURE SEARCH ............................................................................................................................................................37

STILL PICTURE ..................................................................................................................................................................38

VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................................38

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT ...............................................................................................................................................38

SLOW MOTION...................................................................................................................................................................39

COUNTER MEMORY.........................................................................................................................................................39

TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY ...............................................................................................................................40

SPECIAL PLAYBACK ..............................................................................................................41

AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK .............................................................................................................................................41

TO EXIT THE AUTO REPEAT MODE.............................................................................................................................42

RENTAL PLAYBACK..........................................................................................................................................................42

TO EXIT THE RENTAL PLAY MODE ..............................................................................................................................43

INDEX SEARCH..................................................................................................................................................................43

QUICK-FIND ........................................................................................................................................................................45

TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF NEXT PROGRAM.................................................................................................46

TO VIEW AT NORMAL SPEED........................................................................................................................................46

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TIME SEARCH ....................................................................................................................................................................46

RECORDING............................................................................................................................48

VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM ................................................................................................48

SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING .........................................................................................49

RECORDING ONE PROGRAM AND VIEWING ANOTHER........................................................................................49

TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING.........................................................................................50

RECORDING............................................................................................................................51

IRT (Instant Recording Timer)...........................................................................................................................................51

TIMER RECORDING ...............................................................................................................53

AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING .................................................................................................................................53

HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING ...................................................................................................................................59

TIMER PROGRAM EXTENSION .............................................................................................60

TO CORRECT AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM ...................................................................................................60

TO STOP A STARTED AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM...........................................................................................60

TO CANCEL OR CHECK THE START/END TIME .......................................................................................................61

AUTO RETURN...................................................................................................................................................................62

WATCH THE RECORDED PROGRAM ..........................................................................................................................63

COPYING A VIDEO TAPE.......................................................................................................64

TO MONITOR THE RECORDING....................................................................................................................................65

ON SCREEN DISPLAY............................................................................................................66

SPECIAL FEATURES ..............................................................................................................67

REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER ..........................................................................................................................................67

AUTO REWIND ...................................................................................................................................................................67

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................68

MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................................................69

SERVICING..........................................................................................................................................................................69

CABINET CLEANING.........................................................................................................................................................69

HEAD CLEANING ...............................................................................................................................................................69

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................70

CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS........................................................................................71

CAUTIONS

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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.

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 accompanying the appliance.

The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.

CAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1 Read Instructions -- All the safety and operating instructions should be read before

the appliance is operated. 2 Retain Instructions-- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -- All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions 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 manufacturer 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 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 appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting 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 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 not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 10 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 appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other resources, refer to the operating instructions. 11 Grounding or Polarization -- This video product is equipped with a polarized

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 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 particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 13 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 regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the leadin wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.)

FIG. A

14 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-system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line 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 care should be taken to keep from touching or approaching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

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.

18. 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

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage 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 as an 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 damaged in any way. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance-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 video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

22. Heat-This video product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

PRECAUTIONS

LOCATION

For safe operation and optimum 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 on the sides 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.

• Avoid moving VCR to locations where temperature differences are extreme.

• 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 our 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.

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

PRECAUTIONS

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.

FEATURES

• Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System-Rotary 4-heads to ensure excellent picture

quality and special effects playback.

• 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. (Does not work in blank areas of the tape)

• 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 when you insert the cassette, turns off after auto-rewind, and ejects when the beginning of the tape is reached.

• Auto counter reset- (Automatically resets tape counter "0:00:00" when a tape is inserted.)

• Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached- (Does not occur when using the 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 and perform the desired function. (Does not occur when using the timer recording).

• 2 Step Picture Search Operation- You can view a video program at a high speed or super high speed in either a forward or reverse direction. (Super high speed is available in LP and SLP mode only.)

• Still-"Freeze" the picture at any time, for close viewing of a particular scene.

• Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)- Automatically adjusts the tracking 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, such as rental tapes.

• Three different tape speeds: SP/LP/SLP

• Two different recording tape speeds: SP/SLP

• IRT (Instant Recording Timer)- Instant timed recording for 30 to 480 minutes is

possible at the push of the 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 times on different channels up to 1 year in advance. 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.

• Timer Program Extension- Allows you to shift the time schedule of a One Time Program for timer recording.

• Auto Return-After timer recording is finished, the VCR can return to the beginning of the recording automatically.

• Quick-Find- Lets you set the VCR to advance the tape by entering the desired playback time you want to skip.

FEATURES

• Blank Search- Lets you search and confirm the contents of the recorded program(s) using the index mark.

• Index Search- Lets you index the start of a recording.

• Slow Motion- You can view the video program at a slower than normal playback

speed. Slow speed can be controlled by pressing F.FWD button (faster) or REW button (slower).

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes.

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION

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. Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place to a warm place. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage of the tape and your VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the 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.

TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS

Before recording, select the tape speed from: SP mode (Standard Play) or SLP mode (Super Long Play). The table below shows the maximum recording/playback time using T60, T120 or T160 tapes in each mode.

Tape Speed Recording/Playback Time Type of tape T60 T120 T160

SP mode 1 hour 2 hours 2-2/3 hours SLP mode 3 hours 6 hours 8 hours

Note: You can play back a tape recorded in LP mode (Long Play) INSERTING A CASSETTE

Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the center-back of the cassette until it is drawn into the VCR. The VCR will automatically turn on.

REMOVING A CASSETTE

1) In the Stop mode, press EJECT button on the remote control or press STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. The cassette will be ejected.

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION

2) Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment.

3) Store the cassette in its case as shown.

ERASE PREVENTION

You can prevent accidental erasing of a recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette. If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with a plastic tape.

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

NOTE:

• We do not recommend the use of universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control.

–VCR FRONT PANEL–

–REMOTE CONTROL –

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)

button - Press to cancel a setting of timer program. Press to correct digits when

setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program). Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset. (only on the remote control)

3. STOP button- Press to stop the tape motion. EJECT button- Press to remove a tape from the VCR.

button- Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or

timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu. (only on the remote control)

4. PLAY button- Press to begin playback button- Press to enter digits when setting program (For example: setting clock or

timer program). Press to select the setting modes from the on screen menu. (only on the remote control)

5. F.FWD button- Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

forward during playback. (Forward Search)

button- When setting program (For example: setting clock or timer program), press to

determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input. Press to determine the setting modes from the on screen menu. Press to add or delete channel numbers during channel preset. (only on the remote control)

6. POWER button- Press to turn VCR on and off. Press to activate timer recording.

7. Remote sensor window- Receives the infrared signals from the remote control.

8. Indicators-

POWER indicator- Indicates that the power is turned on. VCR/TV indicator- Indicates that the VCR is in the VCR position. TAPE IN indicator- Indicates that there is a tape in the VCR. TIMER indicator- Indicates that it is recording. Flashes when a recording has been paused. REC indicator- Indicates that it is recording. Flashes when a recording has been paused.

9. CHANNEL(CH) / buttons- Press to select the desired channels for viewing or

recording. Tracking function- Press to minimize video 'noise' (lines or dots on screen) during playback (only on the VCR) or slow mode. Press to stabilize the picture in the Still mode when the picture begins to vibrate vertically.

10. REC button- Press to begin manual recording.

IRT button- Press to activate Instant Recording Timer. (only on the VCR)

–REAR VIEW–

11. 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 (only on the remote control) +100 button- When selecting cable channels which are higher than 99, press this button first, then press the last two digits. (To select channel 125, first press "+100" button then press "2" and "5"). (only on the remote control)

12. MENU button- Press to display the main menu on the TV screen. Press to exit the

menu on the TV screen. (only on the remote control)

13. DISPLAY button- Press to display the counter or the current channel number and

the current time on the TV screen. (only on the remote control)

14. TAPE SPEED button- Press to set desired recording speed : SP/SLP.(only on the

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

remote control)

15. QUICK-FIND button- Quick Find mode. For more information, please read page 21.

(only on the remote control)

16. TIME SEARCH button- Time Search mode. For more information, please read

page 20. (only on the remote control)

17. INDEX SEARCH- Index Search mode.For more information, please read page 21.

(only on the remote control)

18. PAUSE button- Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still

picture during playback. (only on the remote control) Frame Advance function- Press to advance the picture by one frame at a time during the still mode. (only on the remote control)

19. SLOW button- Press to start slow motion playback. The slow speed can be

controlled by pressing F.FWD button (faster) or REW button (slower). (only on the remote control)

20. COUNTER MEMORY button- Press to set counter memory on and off. (only on

remote control)

21. COUNTER RESET button- Press to reset counter to 0:00:00. (only on the

remote control) EXIT button- Press to exit the menu on the TV screen. (only on the remote control)

22. VCR/TV button- Press to select VCR or TV mode.(only on the remote control)

VCR position: to view playback, to monitor video recordings or watch TV using the

VCR tuner.

TV position: to watch TV or to view one program while recording another.

23. Power cord- Connect to a standard AC outlet (120V/60HZ).

24. AUDIO OUT jack- Connect to the audio input jack of your audio equipment or

another VCR.

25. AUDIO IN jack- Connect to an audio output jack of your audio equipment or

another VCR.

26. ANT. IN terminal- Connect to an antenna, or Cable system or Satellite system.

27. VIDEO OUT jack- Connect to the video input jack of your video camera or another

VCR.

28. VIDEO IN jack- Connect to the video output jack of your video camera or another

VCR.

29. CH3/CH4 selector switch- Use to select a video output channel (3 or 4) for VCR

playback.

30. ANT. OUT terminal- Connect to the antenna input terminal on your TV

PREPARATION FOR USE

ANTENNA/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 (Top jack) of your VCR.

3 Connect one end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the ANT.OUT (Bottom jack) of your VCR.

4 Connect the other end of the coaxial cable (supplied) to the UHF/VHF antenna jacks of your TV.

Fig. 1: Indoor Antenna

You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 22. Note: The connection of an indoor antenna with a VCR may not always give acceptable TV reception.

Fig. 2: VHF/UHF Combination Antenna or Cable from the Cable Company

PREPARATION FOR USE

You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 22.

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Fig. 3: VHF/UHF Separate Antenna

You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 22.

Fig. 4: Cable Box and Satellite Box

PREPARATION FOR USE

You can ONLY record and view the SAME channel when using this connection. There are no exceptions. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT.

Note: Channel memory programming is NOT

needed when using this connection.

RECORDING HINTS

1) Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on.

2) Turn on the TV and Cable Box.

3) Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box.

4) Set the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4.

5) Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel set on the TV

and VCR.

6) Press the REC button. For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING, the VCR must stay

on channel 3 or 4 at step [9] on page 25.

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Some customers with cable boxes may record one channel and view another, with either one of the connections below. Satellite systems: Neither of the connections below will work. For satellite owner wishing to record one channel and view another, please contact the manufacture of the satellite system.

Fig.5:

PREPARATION FOR USE

You can record a scrambled channel while viewing another.

RECORDING HINTS

1) Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on.

2) Turn on the TV and Cable Box.

3) Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box.

4) Set the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4.

5) Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel set on the TV

and VCR.

6) Press the REC button. For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING, the VCR must stay

on channel 3 or 4 at step [9] on page 25.

7) Set the A-B switch to the other side. For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING, set the

A-B switch to the other side after step [12] on page 25.

8) Select the channel to be viewed on the TV.

Note: If you wish to see the VCR menu, view what you are recording or playing a tape with this connection, make sure the A-B switch is on the correct side.

PREPARATION FOR USE

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