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Hitachi VT-FX621A Owner's Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-FX621A
Owner's manual
Using these quality features:
• Super rewind and fast forward
• Multi-channel TV sound (MTS).
• 8-program/1-year preset recording.
• Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is
optimized.
• Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy, preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast
TV channels and 125 cable channels.
• VHS Hi-Fidelity sound in playback.
• On-screen programming guide.
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093
Tel. 770-279-5600
HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC
3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC
3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire,
Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA
Tel. 514-697-9150
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  • Page 1 • On-screen programming guide. Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 770-279-5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC 3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA Tel.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER button turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.
  • Page 4 2 Retain Instruction -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -- Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions. 4 Polarized Plug -- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
  • Page 5 product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instructions have been followed.
  • Page 6 should be left to a professional antenna installer. 14 Cleaning -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 15 Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 7: Customer Controls

    20 Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition. CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls Item No. Function POWER button...
  • Page 8 Check and identify the accessories supplied. If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer. Remote Cable for connecting control this VCR to a TV VCR Customer Controls Item No. Function AUDIO IN L, R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT.
  • Page 9 Transmission window POWER button GUIDE - to recall OSD menu DISPLAY - to recall on-screen display CLEAR - clears time counter VCR/TV mode select button 100/ENT button VOL button - increase or decrease the audio volume PROGRAM (programming) button REW button - fast rewind...

  • Page 10: Remote Operation

    AVX button - select L Number buttons VCR, TV, CATV - device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices REMOTE OPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two "AA" batteries.

  • Page 11: Cassette Tapes

    1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR's infrared receiver. Note: You cannot operate the VCR if there is an obstacle (for example, coffee table, sofa, etc) between the VCR and remote control. 2 Point the remote control at the VCR's infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control.

  • Page 12: Basic Antenna Hookup [A]

    The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted. The VCR won't record on a tape without a safety tab and the cassette will be ejected if the REC or REC/IRT button is pressed. Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting a cassette.

  • Page 13: Advanced Antenna Hookup -Av Hookup [B]

    Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR.

  • Page 14: Basic Cable Hookup [C]

    Hookup C Illustration Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR.

  • Page 15: Advanced Cable Hookup -Av Hookup [D]

    Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area. ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration BASIC CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [E] WITH THIS HOOKUP...

  • Page 16: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [F]

    Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR.

  • Page 17: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box And Splitter [G]

    TO RECORD, ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL. Hookup G Illustration SETTING THE CLOCK Note: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation.

  • Page 18: To Set The Clock Manually

    You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French, or Spanish. When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press the (8) button for French or the (9) button for Spanish. 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu.

  • Page 19: Pre-Tuning The Vcr Tuner

    For example, if today is July 8 1997, press (0)(7)(0)(8)(9)(7). The correct day of the week will appear by itself. 8 Press the GUIDE button. The VCR clock is now set, and should show the correct time of day on the VCR's display. Notes: •...
  • Page 20 Alternate cable (If CATV1 doesn't give you the channels you expect). 6 Press the (2) button. The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area. It takes about 2 - 3 minutes. After the channels are stored in memory, the channel with the lowest number...
  • Page 21 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing. Note: Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels (VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69) and cable channels (1-125). In some areas channels cannot be received when CATV1 is selected. In this case, select CATV2 in the receiving setup.
  • Page 22 3 Press the (3) button to select "ADD/ERASE CHANNEL". 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. 5 Press the STOP button to delete the channel, or press the PLAY button to add 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing.

  • Page 23: Playback

    The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished. • If the signal is too strong, this function may not operate even if you specify .
  • Page 24 4 Press the STOP button to end playback. Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop automatically and automatically rewind the tape. • If you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding, the power will not shut off until the tape has been completely rewound.

  • Page 25: Special Playback Effects

    Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment. You can do this with the remote control. Note: To reactivate auto tracking, simply eject the tape and reinsert it into the VCR. Press the CH ( VCR when viewing a cassette.
  • Page 26 • After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. • If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by pressing the (4) button during playback and then press the CH ( button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars (see page 25).
  • Page 27 2 Press the (6) button to view the picture one frame at a time. • Press the PAUSE button to resume play. Skip playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the (6) button. The tape will search ahead about a minute then resume playing. Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button.

  • Page 28: Choosing A Mode For Audio Playback

    • Use the CH ( ) button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen. • After 1 minute in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and VCR. Visual Search...

  • Page 29: Using The "Index" Feature

    • Select Hi-Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use. The L and R indicators will light in the VCR's display panel. • Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track. Also, if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio, select LINEAR.

  • Page 30: Viewing The On-Screen Display

    • To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press the STOP button. Note: If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end.

  • Page 31: Index With The Time Counter

    Press DISPLAY while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display. Remote Control Illustration Click to see on-screen and VCR displays Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock. Press the DISPLAY button a second time to see just the time counter.

  • Page 32: Recording A Program

    1 Press the DISPLAY button two or three times. The counter will appear in the VCR's display. 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape. 3 At the point that you want to go back to, press the CLEAR button.
  • Page 33 The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual. Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of copyrighted materials.
  • Page 34 Example: Select channel 8. • 100/ENT and (2) and (4) for channel 124. 6 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC/IRT button on the VCR. Recording will start and the REC indicator on the VCR will appear.

  • Page 35: Recording A Program -Recording Tips

    • Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape. • Press the PAUSE button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode. Press the button again to re-start recording.
  • Page 36 Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program - such as in a second language. If a station broadcasts in SAP, the SA indicator will display on your TV screen. You can set the VCR to record a second audio program by activating the SAP option. Remote Control Illustration How to set the SAP option.

  • Page 37: Instant Recording Timer

    6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on "Basic Recording Steps" on pages 30 and 31. Stereo vs. mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation, your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen.

  • Page 38: Delayed Recording

    To stop recording while in the IRT mode: 1 Press the POWER button. 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds. • This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control. DELAYED RECORDING Setting the VCR to record later...

  • Page 39: Before You Begin

    Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record. With the delayed recording feature, you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like - without your being around! You can record a program one time only, or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time.
  • Page 40 Records a show at the same day and time every week. EXAMPLE: Set the VCR to record "one time", a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 6:30 PM on 7/10/97, at the EP recording speed.
  • Page 41 7 Press the (2) button for PM. 8 Enter the end time by pressing (0), (6), (3) and (0) for 6:30. The VCR automatically selects PM for you. 9 Enter the recording date by pressing (0), (7), (1) and (0) for 7/10/97.

  • Page 42: Program Review

    12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR. The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed. • If you are using a cable box, you must select the channel you want to record on the cable box (in this case 08);...

  • Page 43: Programming The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv

    4 Press the GUIDE button to end. PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled. 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV.
  • Page 44 TV changes channels. If the TV channel does not change, you won't be able to program the remote for your TV. Using the VCR remote to control your TV picture of remote 1 Press the "TV" button on remote control.

  • Page 45: Programming The Vcr Remote To Control Your Cable Box

    PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR CABLE BOX The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many cable boxes that are remote controlled. YOu can easily change channels. 1 Turn on the cable box. 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box.

  • Page 46: Integrating Your Stereo System With Your Vcr

    • Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system, as shown above. • Make sure that "STEREO" audio is selected from the VCR Set-Up Menu, as shown on Page 33, of "RECORDING OPERATION" Section, "Stereo vs. mono sound".

  • Page 47: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder

    2 Turn on stereo, and start the selection you wish to record. 3 Press the REC/IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording. 4 Press the STOP button or remote control to stop recording.

  • Page 48: Copying From One Vcr To Another Vcr (Dubbing)

    • Press the stop button to finish recording. COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING) Hookup If you have two VCRs, you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR.
  • Page 49 To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR-1 so that L (line) appears in the display. 2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on VCR-1. The VCR will go into Record/Pause.

  • Page 50: Problem Guide / Maintenance

    • Make sure the TV/VCR switch is set to the VCR mode. • Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel (3 or 4) or direct audio/video hookup). • The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer •...

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada. For the location nearest to you, call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers: In the continental U.S.A NTSC color EIA standard Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record/playback system 33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec (LP) (playback only),...
  • Page 52 In Canada MONTREAL 514-956-9882 TORONTO 905-821-4545 VANCOUVER 604-526-7881 You must state your zip code when calling...

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