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Hitachi VT-MX4530A Owner's Manual

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VT-MX4530A
HITACHI
Video Deck
VT-MX4530A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
Using these quality features:
n n n n Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System
n n n n Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish
n n n n Infrared remote control
n n n n Real time tape counter
n n n n 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call
n n n n Digital Display
n n n n Auto power on and off system
n n n n Auto counter reset
n n n n Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached
n n n n Direct Button Operation
n n n n 2 Step Picture Search Operation
n n n n Still
n n n n Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)
n n n n Auto Repeat
n n n n Picture Select
n n n n Three different playback tape speeds : SP/LP/SLP
n n n n Two different recording tape speeds : SP/SLP
n n n n IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
n n n n 1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)
n n n n Time Search/Quick-Find/Index Search
n n n n Slow Motion
n n n n S-VHS Quasi Playback (SQPB)
n n n n Auto Clock Setting
HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION
1855 Dornoch Court,
San Diego, Ca 92173
Tel. 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
QR32286 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2000
HITACHI CANADA LTD.
DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION
6740 Campobello Road,
Mississauga, Ontario
L5N 2L8
Tel. 1-800-HITACHI
(1-800-448-2244)
Printed in China
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  • Page 1 Auto Clock Setting HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. HOME ELECTRONICS DIVISION 1855 Dornoch Court, San Diego, Ca 92173 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI (1-800-448-2244) QR32286 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 2000 HITACHI CANADA LTD. DIGITAL MEDIA DIVISION 6740 Campobello Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 Tel. 1-800-HITACHI...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 3 SPECIAL FEATURES..41 REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER... 41 AUTO REWIND... 41 CONTROLLING YOUR TV OR CABLE CONVERTER WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE ... 42 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 ...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR 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.
  • Page 5 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 and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a.

  • Page 6: Precautions

    ATTENTION: (French translation 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.

  • Page 7: Features

    • 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.

  • Page 8: Video Cassette Tape Information

    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.

  • Page 9: Operating Controls And Functions

    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.
  • Page 10 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 28. AUDIO IN jack- Connect to the audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR.

  • Page 11: 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 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 You can record one channel while viewing another.

  • Page 12: Recording Hints

    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 28.
  • Page 13 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.

  • Page 14: Recording Hints

    1) Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators 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.
  • Page 15 Fig. 8:...

  • Page 16: Installing The Batteries

    • Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12. In this case with your remote, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as located on the back of VCR (CH3 or CH4).

  • Page 17: To Select A Desired Channel

    • If the VCR cannot find the local PBS channel at step 1, after scanning channels, "AUTO CLOCK" flashes on the TV screen. And the VCR search the local PBS channel for auto clock setting again. When the clock is not set yet, press the POWER button to turn on the VCR, then press the number buttons or CHANNEL (CH) button to select your local PBS channel.

  • Page 18: Auto Clock Setting

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

  • Page 19: Manual Clock Setting

    • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. • 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.
  • Page 20 3 Select "MANUAL" If [ON] appears beside "MANUAL", press the F.FWD/ • If it is not, press the PLAY/ or STOP/ Then, press the F.FWD/ button twice. • When you press the F.FWD/ button during steps [4] to [8], you may move forward to the next step. •...
  • Page 21 4 Select the month Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired month appears. (Example: March Then, press the F.FWD/ button. -- : -- 5 Select the day Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired day appears. (Example: 20th Then, press the F.FWD/ button.

  • Page 22: Daylight-Savings Time

    • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. • 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.
  • Page 23 3 Set the "D.S.T." (Daylight-Savings Time) to [ON] Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button to point to "D.S.T.". Then, press the F.FWD/ CLOCK SET AUTO CLOCK MANUAL D.S.T. 4 To return to TV mode Press the RESET/EXIT button [ON] [ON] button so that [ON] appears.

  • Page 24: To Cancel The Daylight-Savings Time

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

  • Page 25: Channel Set Up Again

    Just select the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4 and also have theCH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel you selected (CH 3 or CH 4). Now select the Box to the channel you wish to view or record.

  • Page 26: Playback

    • You can advance the picture by one frame at a time by pressing the PAUSE button on the remote control during the still mode. • If it is left in the Still mode for more than five minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode.

  • Page 27: Tracking Adjustment

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

  • Page 28: Special Playback

    • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

  • Page 29: Index Search

    (=the index mark), the VCR begins playback video tape at high speed for 30 seconds. Then, return to fast forwarding again to the beginning of next program. The VCR repeats these operation to the tape end. Concerning the index mark, please see "INDEX SEARCH" section.

  • Page 30: To View At Normal Speed

    TIME SEARCH 2:50 3 Begin Time Search By pressing the REW or F.FWD button, the VCR will rewind or fast forward to the specified point. The time counts down as the searching progresses. 4 After Time Search Playback starts automatically when 0:00 is reached.

  • Page 31: Recording

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

  • Page 32: Recording One Program And Viewing Another

    • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. • 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.
  • Page 33 • The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned on or off during IRT. • If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and turn power off.

  • Page 34: Timer Recording

    • Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on to program it. • 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.
  • Page 35 2 Select your desired program number (1-7) Program number which is not set up flashes. Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until your desired program number appears. (Example: 1) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. PROGRAM NUMBER DATE -- / -- START TIME -- / -- -- END TIME...
  • Page 36 5 Set the start hour Press the PLAY/ or STOP/ button until the desired hour appears. (Example: 07) Then, press the F.FWD/ button. ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM NUMBER DATE 05/04 THUR START TIME 07: -- -- END TIME -- : -- -- CHANNEL REC SPEED 6 Set the start minute...

  • Page 37: Hints For Timer Recording

    • Please see "HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING" for more information. HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING • If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost.

  • Page 38: To Correct Or Cancel An Automatic Timer Program

    6) Press POWER button to return to timer stand-by mode. TO STOP A STARTED AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM Press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. NOTE: The STOP button on the remote control will not function in Automatic Timer Recording mode.

  • Page 39: Copying A Video Tape

    Connect the editing (recording) VCR (this unit), source (playing) VCR (another VCR) and your TV using the following diagram. NOTE: • You can use the audio and video input jacks on the front panel of the editing (recording) VCR instead of using the jacks on the back. Fig. 9: 1) Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the source (playing) VCR.

  • Page 40: On Screen Display

    ON SCREEN DISPLAY NOTE: VCR power and the "VCR" indicator must be on. • To check the Count, Clock and Channel number, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. Each time you press the DISPLAY button , TV screen will change as shown below.

  • Page 41: Digital Display

    After rewinding finishes, the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off. • The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording or Instant Recording Timer. • When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will rewind to the M0:00:00 and the VCR will go into the Stop mode.

  • Page 42: Controlling Your Tv Or Cable Converter With The Vcr's Remote

    WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the VCR, as long as your TV comes with a remote control. This feature comes in handy--you don't have to juggle two remotes.

  • Page 43: Remote Control Of The Tv

    Turn on the TV (any channel is okay). 2 Program the remote control Aim the VCR's remtoe control at your TV set. Hold down the TV button (not the VCR/TV button) while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television as shown in the chart.

  • Page 44: Controlling The Tv

    Press the VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    Center for servicing. CABINET CLEANING • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry. • Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the VCR. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.

  • Page 46: Cable Channel Designations

    The following is a chart of common cable channel designations. with FCC Rules for Electromagnetic Compatibility Trade Name: HITACHI This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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