Hitachi VT-MX4530A User Manual

VT-MX4530A

HITACHI

Video Deck

VT-MX4530A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording

Using these quality features:

n Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System

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

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n Infrared remote control

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n Real time tape counter

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

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n Digital Display

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n Auto power on and off system

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n Auto counter reset

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n Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached

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n Direct Button Operation

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n 2 Step Picture Search Operation

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n Still

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n Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)

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n Auto Repeat

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n Picture Select

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

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n Two different recording tape speeds : SP/SLP

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n IRT (Instant Recording Timer)

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

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n Time Search/Quick-Find/Index Search

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n Slow Motion

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n S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)

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n Auto Clock Setting

HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HITACHI CANADA LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION

1855 Dornoch Court, 6740 Campobello Road, San Diego, Ca 92173 Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) (1-800-448-2244) QR32286 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2000 Printed in China

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..........................................................................................4

PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................6

LOCATION ....................................................................................................................6

POWER SUPPLY...........................................................................................................6

AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE..............................6

WARNING......................................................................................................................6

FEATURES.........................................................................................................................7

VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION....................................................................8

PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................8

TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS...............................................................................8

INSERTING A CASSETTE...........................................................................................8

REMOVING A CASSETTE...........................................................................................8

ERASE PREVENTION..................................................................................................8

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS...............................................................9

PREPARATION FOR USE..............................................................................................11

ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS........................................................................ 11

RECORDING HINTS...................................................................................................12

RECORDING HINTS...................................................................................................14

SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH............................................................................14

A/V TERMINALS........................................................................................................14

CONNECTING TO INPUT JACKS.............................................................................14

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES................................................................................16

SET UP FOR USE............................................................................................................16

CHANNEL SET UP (Automatic).................................................................................16

TO SELECT A DESIRED CHANNEL........................................................................17

CLOCK SET UP...........................................................................................................17

AUTO CLOCK SETTING............................................................................................18

MANUAL CLOCK SETTING..................................................................................... 19

DAYLIGHT-SAVINGS TIME.....................................................................................22

TO CANCEL THE DAYLIGHT-SAVINGS TIME.....................................................24

TO DELETE OR ADD CHANNELS...........................................................................24

CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN........................................................................................25

SELECTING THE LANGUAGE.................................................................................25

PLAYBACK .....................................................................................................................26

NORMAL PLAYBACK...............................................................................................26

PICTURE SEARCH ..................................................................................................... 26

STILL PICTURE ..........................................................................................................26

VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL...................................................................................26

TRACKING ADJUSTMENT.......................................................................................27

SLOW MOTION...........................................................................................................27

COUNTER MEMORY.................................................................................................27

TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY........................................................................27

SPECIAL PLAYBACK....................................................................................................28

AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK.....................................................................................28

TO EXIT THE AUTO REPEAT MODE......................................................................28

PICTURE SELECT.......................................................................................................28

INDEX SEARCH..........................................................................................................29

QUICK-FIND................................................................................................................29

TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF NEXT PROGRAM...........................................29

TO VIEW AT NORMAL SPEED................................................................................30

TIME SEARCH ............................................................................................................30

RECORDING....................................................................................................................31

VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM..........................................31

SKIPPING UNWANTED SCENES DURING RECORDING....................................31

RECORDING ONE PROGRAM AND VIEWING ANOTHER .................................32

TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING.....................................32

IRT (Instant Recording Timer) .....................................................................................32

TIMER RECORDING......................................................................................................34

AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING.........................................................................34

HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING ............................................................................37

TO CHECK THE AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM...............................................37

TO CORRECT OR CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM ....................38

TO STOP A STARTED AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM..............................38

COPYING A VIDEO TAPE pg. 30...............................................................................39

TO MONITOR THE RECORDING............................................................................. 39

ON SCREEN DISPLAY...................................................................................................40

DIGITAL DISPLAY.........................................................................................................41

SPECIAL FEATURES. .................................................................................................... 41

REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER...................................................................................41

AUTO REWIND...........................................................................................................41

CONTROLLING YOUR TV OR CABLE CONVERTER WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE

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REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER ............................................42

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE CONVERTER ....42

TO OPERATE THE CABLE BOX ONCE THE REMOTE IS PROGRAMMED FOR

IT...................................................................................................................................42

REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV .............................................................................43

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV.....................................43

CONTROLLING THE TV ...........................................................................................44

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.......................................................................................44

MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................45

SERVICING..................................................................................................................45

CABINET CLEANING................................................................................................45

HEAD CLEANING ......................................................................................................45

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................45

CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS ........................................................................... 46

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING!

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE T HIS APP LIANCE 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.

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

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 tabl e. The video product may fal l , 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 othe r similar surface. This video product should not be place d in a buil t- in ins tal l a tio n 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 sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization- 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. 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. Article 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 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. (Fig. A)

Antenna ground diagram.

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 o ut let and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and pow erline 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 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 o bj ects 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 servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet a nd ref er servicing to qualified service personnel under the following co nditions: 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 no rmally by fo llowing 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 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 on the sides of the VCR.

• 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 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.

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 infri nge upon the rights of copyright owners.

WARNING: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: (French transla tion of above warning)

The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the VCR. No other VCR has 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. Serial numbers are not kept on file.

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.)

• Digital Display

• 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 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 the playing of a tape indefinitely without pressing the PLAY button.

• Picture Select- Allows you to select the picture quality of a tape.

• Three different playback 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 record ings to be made of daily broadcasts, from Monday through Friday, and the weekly timer allows recording to be made once a week up to the end of the tape.

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

• Quick-Find- 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 the F.FWD button (faster) or the REW button (slower).

• S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)- Allows you to view a tape recorded is S-VHS format.

• Auto Clock Setting- Allows you to use the clock function from the PBS broadcast.

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 or vice versa. 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 TT16060 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 the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. The cassette will be ejected.

2) Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment.

3) Store the cassette in the 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 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. (only on the VCR)

button- Press to enter digits when setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program). Press

to select 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 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 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. Digital display-See page 31.

9. CHANNEL(CH) 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 for manual recording. IRT button- Press to activates Instant Recording Timer. (only on the VCR)

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)

/ buttons-Press to select the desired channels for viewing or recording.

+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)

ENTER- For details, see pages 32-33. (only on the remote control)

12. TAPE SPEED button- Press to choose the desired recording speed : SP/SLP. (only on the remote

control)

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

14. 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)

15. QUICK-FIND button- Quick Find mode. For more information, please read page 24. (only on the remote control)

16. 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)

17. COUNTER MEMORY button- Press to set counter memory on and off. (only on the remote control).

18. INDEX SEARCH button- Index Search mode. For more information, please read page 23. (only on

the remote control)

19. TIME SEARCH button- Time Search mode. For more information, please read page 24. (only on the remote control)

20. 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)

21. SLOW button- Press to start slow motion playback. The slow speed can be controlled by pressing the F.FWD button (faster) or the REW button (slower). (only on the remote control)

22. MUTE butto n- Press to mute the TV's sound. Press it again to resume the sound. (only on the remote control)

23. VOL(ume) buttons- Press to adjust the desired TV's volume level by using either (only on the remote control)

24.VCR/TV button- Press to select TV or VCR 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.

25. MODE SELECT butt ons- (only on the remote control)

• CATV button- For details, see page 32.

• TV button- For details, see page 33.

• VCR button- For details, see page 32-33.

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

27. AUDIO OUT jack- Connect to the audio input jack of your audio equipment or another VCR

or button.

28. AUDIO IN jack- Connect to the audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR.

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

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

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

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

33. ANT. OUT terminal- Connects to the antenna input terminal on your TV.

PREPARATION FOR USE

ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS

For some of the most common types of connections, please follow the drawings below. 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

ack) of your VCR.

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

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 25.

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

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

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 25.

Continued on the next page.

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 25.

Fig. 4: Cable Box and Satellite Box

You can ONLY The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT.

Note: Chan nel memory programming is NOT

record and view the SAME channel when using this connection. There are no exceptions.

needed when using this connection.

RECORDING HINTS

1 ) Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on.

2) Turn on the TV and Cable Box or Satellite Box.

3) Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box or Satellite 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 butto n. For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING, the VCR must stay on channel 3 or 4 at step [9] on page 28.

Continued on the next page.

Some customers with cable boxes may record one channel and view another, with either one of the connections below.

Satellite systems: Neither one of these connection will work. For satellite owner wishing to record one channel and view another, please contact the manufacture of the satellite system.

Fig. 5:

You can record a scrambled channel while viewing another.

RECORDING HINTS

1 ) Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" 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 butto n. For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING, the VCR must stay on channel 3 or 4 at step [9] on page 28.

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 28.

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.

Fig. 6:

This connection is good only if none of your channels are scrambled. You can record one channel while viewing another. Scrambled channels can not be recorded with this connection.

RECORDING HINTS

1 ) Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on.

2) Turn on the TV and Cable Box.

3) Set the channel to be recorded on the VCR.

4) Set the TV and Cable Box 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.

6) To view ONE channel while recording ANOTHER, the "VCR" indicator must be off. For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING, the "VCR" indicator must be off after step [11] on page 28.

7) Set the channel to be viewed on the Cable Box. Note: If you wish to see the VCR menu, view what you are recording or playing a tape with this

connection, the "VCR" indicator must be on and the Cable Box channel must match the channel selected on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4)

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.

SETTING THE CH3/CH4 SWITCH

If your TV does not have A/V terminals:

When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR is in the VCR position, your TV will receive signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4. To use the VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4 (which is located in the back of your VCR), whichever is not used for normal broadcasts in your area. Then set your TV to the same channel.

A/V TERMINALS

CONNECTING TO INPUT JACKS

When you copy a video tape, or watch a program recorded on an another source, use the audio/video input jacks on the VCR.

USING THE REAR JACK:

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USING THE FRONT JACK:

You can use the audio and video input jacks on the front panel of the VCR instead of using the jacks on the back.

INPUT SELECT OF FRONT OR REAR

To use the audio/video input jacks, select the "LineIn Rear (L1)" or "LineIn Front (L2)" position.

1) Be sure to check that t he "PWR." and the "VCR" indicat ors are both on.

2) Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

3) Connect the audio/video cables to the audio/video input jacks on the back of the VCR. Now connect the other end of the cables to the audio/video output jacks on the source.

• If you use the audio and video input jacks on the back of the unit, press 0, 0, 1 on the remote control to select the "LineIn Rear (L1)" position.

• If you use the audio and video input jacks on the front of the unit, press 0, 0, 2 on the remote control to select the "LineIn Front (L2)" position.

You may also select the "LineIn Rear (L1)" or "LineIn Front (L2)" setting by pressing the CHANNEL(CH) button.

Notes:

• "LineIn Rear (L1)" or "LineIn Front (L2) is found before the lowest memorized channel. (Example: CH2)

• When the TV screen displays "LineIn Rear (L1)" or "LineIn Front (L2), its background will be blue. CONNECTING TO OUTPUT JACKS 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 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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