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Hitachi VT-FX631A-VT-FX632A Owner's Manual

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HITACHI
VIDEO CASSETTE
RECORDER
VT-FX631A-VT-FX632A
Owner's manual
This instruction manual includes instructions on the use of both VT-FX631A and VT-FX632A.
Using these quality features:
• Common for VT-FX631A and VT-FX632A
• The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply
entering a PlusCode* number.
* VCR Plus+ and Pluscode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
• Super index allows you to quickly
search for a program you want to view or the point from which
you want to start recording
on the tape.
• Super rewind and fast forward
• Multi-channel TV sound (MTS).
• 8-program/I-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.
• With display, VCR Plus+ can be programmed to record without turning power on.
• VT-FX632A only
• Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time using a time signal.
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 96619
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 Using these quality features: • Common for VT-FX631A and VT-FX632A • The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode* number. * VCR Plus+ and Pluscode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
  • Page 2 THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC Tips ... Setting the clock automatically SETTING THE CLOCK-AUTOMATIC If your VCR is hooked up to a cable box (Hookups TIME ZONE SETTING/DAYLIGHT What to do if the displayed SETTING THE CLOCK -MANUALLY To set the clock manually ...
  • Page 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER button turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged.

  • Page 4: Installation

    INSERT. Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment "Note to CATV system installer: 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".

  • Page 5: Example Of Antenna Grounding

    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. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating.
  • Page 6 16 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. 17 Servicing -- Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
  • Page 7 VCR Front Panel Controls VCR Display Panel POWER button Infrared receiver Cassette compartment STOP/EJECT button PLAY button F.FWD button REW button REC/IRT button CHANNEL (channel up/down)! TRACKING buttons MCR Display AM/PM indicators Time, Tape counter, Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator...
  • Page 8 GUIDE - to recall OSD menu DISP- to recall on-screen display PROGRAM (programming) button CLEAR - clears time counter REC - record button Batteries for remote Cable for connecting this VCR to a TV control handset (R6) POWER button record function 100lENT button...
  • Page 9 VCR, TV, CATV - Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices. VCR/TV mode select button CH (channel up!down) button F.FWD button - fast forward or search PLAY button - playback SUPER INDEX - to use the...
  • Page 10 Infrared Receiver Note: yo u Cannot operate the VCR if there is an obstacle (for exarnp!el coffee table, sofa, etc) between the VCR and remote contro. 2 Point the remote control at the VCR's infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control.
  • Page 11 • To get the best quality picture record at standard recording speed (SP) • This VCR does not record at the LP speed, but it can play cassette that were recorded at the LP speed. • Safety tabs prevent erasure The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted.
  • Page 12 Tape Switch the RF Channel When the VCR ,s on i;s video signal can come into yojr TV on e,mer channe, 3 or channe, 4 You need ;o select me appropr,a;e channel. • When the power is ;Jmed on press the POWER bJ_ton to ;Jrn ,t off. Press ;he PLAY bJtton on front of me VCR.
  • Page 13 Hookup C IHus_ration Switch the RF Channel When the VCR ,s on i:s video signal can come into your TV on e,mer channe_ 3 or channe_4 You need _o select :he appropr,a:e channel. • When the power is :Jmed on press the POWER bJ:ton to :Jrn ,t off. Press :he PLAY button on front of me VCR.
  • Page 14 (channel 4) in _ne VCR's d,splay D,splay _he channel wh,cn ,s no_ Jsed by a cor_r_ercia_ channel ,n your area. YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER...
  • Page 15 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 16 BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL, Hookup G Illustration Ymt']l need to set the clock when first hooking xtp ymtr VCR, and any time the power MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX,...
  • Page 17 [han I hmtr, W_en you first phzg ]_ the VCR or after a power outage, [he clock display _i]] read "--:--', Methods for setting the clock installed with these VCR's For VT-FX632A use method A or B.
  • Page 18 The main on-screen menu wi]]appear on the TV screen. You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French, or Spanish, When you first set up your VCR, it wi]] be set to English, Press the (8) button for French or the (9) button for Spanish, Remote Control Illustration.
  • Page 19 - Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal, the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically, When the clock is set, the screen changes to a TV picture and the correct time appears in the VCR's display,...
  • Page 20 1 Press the GUIDE button, The main on-screen menu wi//appear on the TV screen. Remote Control Illustration 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu, Make sure that item 1 is highlighted "CLOCK SET ". 3 Press the (3) button to select your local time zone, Each time (3) is pressed, the option for "SET TIME ZONE"...
  • Page 21 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. Remote Control Illustration 2 Press the (3) button.
  • Page 22 VT-FX632A ONLY 3 Press the (1) button to select "CLOCK SET ". When "CLOCK SET " is selected. "SET TIME ZONE" (item 3) and "SET DST" (item 4) are not displayed. VT-FX632A ONLY 4 Press the (2) button to bring up the clock set menu. •...
  • Page 23 8 Press the GUIDE button. The VCR clock is now set, and should show the correct time of day on the VCR's display. 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR. The correct day of the week will...
  • Page 24 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 appears in the VCR's display.
  • Page 25 Press the CH (channel) button (or numbered buttons) to check the channels you can receive. When your VCR is receiving a channel caption signal that is transmitted by a local broadcasting station together with a TV program, a station identifier is d splayed on the 3_Vscreen.
  • Page 26 1 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu w_ll appear on the TV screen. 2 Press the (4) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation. Remote Control Illustration. 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 it.
  • Page 27 Remote Control Illustration 4 Press the (1) button to select AUTO BLUE "ON" or"OFF". 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 During...
  • Page 28 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting. The following setup allows the VCR channel to automatically switch to the cable box output channel during delayed recording. 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4).
  • Page 29 =1" SETUP ( see page 48). During delayed recording, the VCR channel will automatically switch to the cable box output channel. 7 Using the VCR remote, enter the cable box output channel numbers. For example, press (0)(3) for channel 3.
  • Page 30 9 Press the GUIDE button to end this setting. he cable box output channel has now been set. However, the VCR does not control your cable box. Turn n the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled begin.
  • Page 31 Remote Control Illustration. 4 Press the STOP button to end playback. 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 32 Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment. You can do this with the remote control. Remote Control Illustration. Press the CH (;_ or V) button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a cassette. Press either the buttons until picture is clear.
  • Page 33 The picture will "freeze". You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen. This is normal. • To resume play, press the PLAY button or PAUSE button again. If you press the DISP button when viewing a video cassette, the display, as shown, appears for several seconds so you can see the functions of the number buttons on the remote control.
  • Page 34 Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button. Remote Control Illustration. 2 Press the SLOW button to slow the playback speed. 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Press the STOP button to stop the tape. Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it.
  • Page 35 The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and dght stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track.
  • Page 36 • A black square in the tape bar shows the current tape position. • When the VCR finds an index mark, it plays "15seconds of the program that begins at that spot. 2 If this is the program you were looking for press the PLAY button for normal playback.
  • Page 37 • The blank square in the tape bar shows the current tape position. • The tape remaining time appears on the screen and VCR display during BLANK SEARCH. • When a blank is detected, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the blank.
  • Page 38 When the beginning of blank is located, the STOP screen will appear for five seconds and the tape will stop • The tape remaining time appears in the VCR display. • Switching rewind or fast forward to visual search (EASY VIEW)

  • Page 39: Switching Between The Clock, Time Counter And Time Of Remaining Tape

    Press DISP while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display. Press the DISP button to see the clock. Remote Control Illustration.
  • Page 40 1 Press the DISP button two or three times. The counter will appear in the VCR's display. Remote Control Illustration. 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape. 3 At the point that you want to go back to, press the CLEAR button.
  • Page 41 • Before you record 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 matedal. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of copyrighted materials.
  • Page 42 _P_eSS t_e P_USE b_tton tese!t _eV¢ Rto_he re_ding Ptes_e bbttod again ta re_start _eC0_ding ,_If yo_ stayih PAUSE m0de for more than 5 n nutes :the VCR:aut0rr=atical/_ SWitches t0 S_O_ node 6 Press the STOP button to finish recording. pauSemOde...

  • Page 43: To Change The Channel Being Recorded

    1 Once you have set the VCR for recording, press the VCRiTV button. The VCR indicator disappears. Now, you will be viewing through your TV only. 2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote, if it's programmed to control your TV (see page 54).

  • Page 44: To Record A Second Audio Program (Sap)

    3 Press the PAUSE button to continue recording. Automatic Indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible "INDEX" mark every time you press the REC button while recording. During playback, the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the "INDEX"...

  • Page 45: Stereo Vs. Mono Sound

    • 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 46 You can preset as many as 8 timed recordings at once. Recording is even easier when have set up your channels for the VCR Plus+ system. Learn the basics of delayed recording in this section. Then read about the VCR Plus+ system beginning on page 47.
  • Page 47 • Press the PROGRAM button once, the screen for VCR PLUS+ programming of the timer will appear. Press the PROGRAM button twice, this screen will appear. • If eight programs have already been stored in memory, "FULL" will flash in the VCR's display for about five seconds.
  • Page 48 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 7/10/98, at the EP recording speed.
  • Page 49 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 7/10/98.
  • Page 50 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. When you have set up all the timed recordings you want: •...

  • Page 51: About The Vcr Plus+ System

    Guide showing PlusCode numbers next to each program. Your local channels may be different from the VCR Plus+ channel codes. To get ready to record with the VCR Plus+ system you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channel numbers to the VCR Plus+ channel codes already stored in your VCR's memory.
  • Page 52 • VCR Plus+ setup - Channel setup The following shows the procedure you should perform when you are receiving the Cable News Network (channel 42 with the VCR Plus+ system) on channel Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus+ Channels 1 Turn on the TV and select the Video channel (3 or 4).
  • Page 53 5 Press the CH (i/Y) until you reach VCR Plus+ CH42. 6 Press the number buttons to assign your broadcast channel number to the corresponding VCR Plus+ channel. In this example broadcast channel 38 is assigned to VCR Plus+ channel 42.

  • Page 54: Using The Vcr Plus+ System To Record A Program (By Using Tv Screen)

    8 Press the GUIDE button to end the setup procedure. You are ready to begin delayed recording with the VCR pluls+ system. Remote Control Illustration. • Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program (by using TV screen) 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape.
  • Page 55 4 Press the PROGRAM button to store the PlusCode number in the VCR's memory. ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time. DAILY Records a show at the same time every day of the week, Monday throught Friday.
  • Page 56 8 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. Note fai_a_e_ehaSnOt_ee!n...
  • Page 57 Using the VCR Plus+ You can use the VCR Plus+ system to program the timer, observing the VCR's display, without turning on the power to the VCR and TV. Remote Control Illustration 1 Insert a blank or eraseable tape. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display.
  • Page 58 6 Press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs. The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that theVCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed_ Nbteii...

  • Page 59: Reviewing What You Have Programmed

    Important: Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR. Caution 0f VCRPI Aft e re nt eri ng aP!u s c 0 den um be_iCh eCk the in f0 _ma_io n displayed wi_h the_!P R OG RAM REVI EW'_ff...
  • Page 60 4 Press the GUIDE button to end. 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. 3 Press and hold the "TV" button.

  • Page 61: Using The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv

    Zenith Sony Magnavox Sanyo • Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the "TV" button on remote control. Remote Control Illustration. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV. 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your TV remote control.
  • Page 62 Hamlin Notei !f your cable bbx iS nbt listed on the Set_U >Cha_;tryal!thebu_o_S!!stedi_thecha_unti!the rem0_efo_you_ab!e • Using the VCR remote to control your cable box. 1 Press the "CAW" 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box, 3 Press the CH (channel _/T) Remote Control Illustretion.
  • Page 63 "RECORDING OPERATIONS" section, "Stereo vs. mono sound". • Select VCR recording speed (SP or EP) as shown on page 39, of "RECORDING section, "Basic recording steps". 1 Press the AVX button on remote control, so that L (line) on the display.
  • Page 64 VCR. 1 Press the AVX button twice on remote control, to display L (line) on the TV display. 2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control. The VCR will go into Record/Pause.

  • Page 65: To Copy From One Vcr To Another Vcr

    • Press the STOP button to finish recording. • Hookup If you have two VCRs, you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR. VCR to VCR Hook-up Illustration Rear Panel •...
  • Page 66 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR-2. You will see the taped program being played on the TV. 4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record, press the PAUSE button on VCR-1 again to release pause and start recording.

  • Page 67: Maintenance

    _ den heads t0 be profeSS _na !y ¢!eaned bY a qua lied Sen Ce • Guide indications The following indications appear in the VCR display to tell you the current status of your VCR. Indications i i iiiiiiiiiii i ¸...

  • Page 68: Blank Search

    !!:: Ii111ii! i!iii!iii i i11 !ilii iii[g ii!!!iii !i !!i!!!! _1!111 !!!!1ii i i _iil ¸ iliii!iliii[_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii'=1ii _!i_i_i]i;!ii:iliiii ii _ii • Technical specifcations Format: NTSC color EIA standard Video Signal System: Video: 4 head Record/Playback System: Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo racord/playback system Tape Speed: 33.35 mm/sec (SP), "16.67 mm/sec (LP) (playback only), 1"1.12mm/sec (EP)
  • Page 69 2 AA batteries * Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. For information about how to obtain these and other HITACHI accessories, please call HiTRON, Inc. TOLL FREE at 1-600-995-4500 (in the continental United States). For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office.

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