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- Page 1 Videorecorder VTMX900EUK Operating instructions...
- Page 2 & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN BRIEF The remote control Playback : To play a cassette Rewind : During STOP and STANDBY: rewind, during PLAYBACK: reverse TV monitor : To switch between TV reception VTR/TV scanning and VCR playback Forward wind: During STOP and STANDBY: forward wind, during PLAYBACK: STANDBY m Switch on or off : To switch set on or off, forward scanning...
- Page 3 & Front of the set Back of the set Mains socket: To connect the mains cable m Standby : To switch off or on, interrupt a function, interrupt a programmed recording (TIMER) AV1 EXT1 Scart socket 1: To connect the TV set (programme number ’ ’) VTR/TV TV monitor : To switch between TV reception and VCR playback Aerial input socket: To connect the aerial cable...
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Page 4: Technical Information
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS HITACHI VT-MX900EUK Thank you for buying a HITACHI video recorder. The So that you can identify your machine in the event of theft, VT-MX900EUK is one of the most sophisticated and enter the serial number (PROD.NO) here. The serial number is simple-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER ....Reducing picture disturbance - optimizing the Placing the batteries in the remote control ... modulator . -
Page 6: Connecting Your Video Recorder
CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Important note Connecting your video recorder to the TV set This machine is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, please follow these We recommend the use of a scart cable. This will give you the instructions. -
Page 7: Connecting Without A Scart Cable
When the TV has been tuned read the paragraph ’Initial Tune in the TV set until this picture appears. installation’ in the chapter ’INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER’. Note: Many televisions automatically switch to programme number ’EXT’ (EXTernal) ’0’ or ’AV’ (Audio/Video) when a video cassette is played back. -
Page 8: Installing Your Video Recorder
INSTALLING YOUR VIDEO RECORDER Select ’MAN’ (manual search) with P- = Initial installation Confirm with Press on the remote control. MENU Select the desired programme number, for instance, The automatic TV channel search starts. ’P01’ with and confirm with P- = Confirm with ’CH’... -
Page 9: Monitor Function
In the display, select ’AUTO’ (Automatic TV channel To end, press MENU search) with P- = Setting the time and date Press . The ’Automatic TV channel search’ starts. If the time in the video recorder display is not correct or if ’--:--’... -
Page 10: Important Notes For Operation
IMPORTANT NOTES FOR OPERATION General information The symbols on your video recorder display Note: You can switch on with , the number STANDBY m buttons or by putting in a cassette. * If you have not used the video recorder for a few minutes, it will switch to standby automatically. -
Page 11: Playback Functions
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Playing a cassette Searching for tape position with the picture (picture search) Put a cassette into the cassette slot. ’ ’ will appear on While a cassette is playing, press (reverse) or the display. (forward) once or several times. This will, for example, appear in the display. -
Page 12: Tape Finder
Tape Finder Tracking during playback While a cassette is playing, hold until the P- = Automatic search for a tape position picture quality is at its best. ’TRAC’ (tracking) will appear on the display. (index search) Wait a few seconds, until ’TRAC’ disappears from the At the start of each recording, the video recorder will write an display. -
Page 13: Manual Recording
MANUAL RECORDING Use ’Manual Recording’ to make a spontaneous recording (for Protecting your recordings example, a programme currently being shown). • If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read So that you don’t accidentally delete an important recording, the section ’Recording without automatic switch-off’. -
Page 14: Programmed Recording (Timer)
PROGRAMMED RECORDING (TIMER) Use programmed recording to automatically start and stop a Press . The video recorder display will read, for TIMER instance, ’START 20:00’. recording at a later date. If required, change the start time of the recording with To make a programmed recording, your video recorder needs or the number buttons on the remote... -
Page 15: How To Check Or Change A Programmed Recording (Timer)
TIMER information has not been transferred. Please check Make sure that the cassette you have put in can be date, start time and end time of the programmed recording recorded on. Switch off with STANDBY m * Programme number ’E1’ is provided for recording from Note: The programmed recording will only function when external sources (through scart socket AV1 EXT1... -
Page 16: Additional Functions
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS Switching the TV system Child lock If you play back recordings made on a different kind of tape, This function will prevent unauthorised use of your video the automatic TV system switch-over may lead to colour recorder. All button-functions will be locked. distortion. -
Page 17: Reducing Picture Disturbance - Optimizing The Modulator
Reducing picture disturbance - optimizing Switching off the modulator the modulator If you cannot clear picture or sound interference, you can switch off the built-in modulator. You can only switch off the modulator if you have connected the video recorder to the TV You may experience picture disturbance if you have not used set with a scart cable. -
Page 18: Before You Call An Engineer
Before you call an engineer If, contrary to expectation, you have any problems using this There is picture or sound interference on TV reception: • Turn to chapter ’ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS’ and read ’Reducing video recorder, it may be caused by one of the reasons picture disturbance - optimizing the modulator’... -
Page 19: Glossary
GLOSSARY Modulator channel or frequency Technical terms used This frequency or channel indicates the frequency or channel Current tape position on which the audio or video signal is transmitted. The part of the tape currently being played. External source A device connected via a socket (for example, scart socket) which is transmitting audio/video signals to the video recorder. - Page 20 Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is carried out. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. In all cases of difficulty consult your HITACHI dealer. HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (EUROPE) LTD.
- Page 21 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Email: [email protected] Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: [email protected] HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker...
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Page 22: Quick Set Up Guide
Hitachi video recorder VT-MX900EUK How to connect your video recorder Dear Hitachi Customer, Congratulations on your choice of a Hitachi video recorder. Welcome to our company-wide commit- ment to your complete statisfaction and viewing enjoyment. Before using your Hitachi video recorder for the first time, we suggest that you spend a few minutes reading these setup instructions. - Page 23 Tuning your TV to your video recorder Initial installation Insert the small plug of the mains cable into the mains The video recorder will search for all TV channels. socket at the back of the video recorder. Insert the other end of the mains cable into the wall socket. Press on the remote control.
- Page 24 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Email: [email protected] Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: [email protected] HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker...