Hitachi VT-FX6510A, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ou want to start recording on tape Super rewind and fast forward Multi channel TV sound MTS 8 program 1 month 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 V...

Page 2: ...ved channels without using a cable box Hookups A B C or D 23 When automatic presetting of channels are finished 24 To add or erase channels 24 Auto blue setting 25 CABLE BOX SETUP 26 PLAYBACK 29 To playback a recorded tape 29 Rewinding the tape 30 Rewinding or fast forwarding a tape at high speed 30 To remove noise from the picture 31 SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS 31 Variable speed playback 31 Slow mot...

Page 3: ... PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV 62 Using the VCR remote to control your TV 63 PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE CONTROL TO CONTROL YOUR CABLE BOX 64 Using the VCR remote to control your cable box 65 INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR 66 Hookup 66 To record from stereo 66 COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER 67 Hook up 67 To copy from a camcorder 67 COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR D...

Page 4: ...IC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING Many television programs and films are copyrighted In certain circumstances copyright law may apply to private in home videotaping of copyrighted materials WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC ...

Page 5: ...fire hazard Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation 7 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 ...

Page 6: ...IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...

Page 7: ...ng 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 SERVICE 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 Refer al...

Page 8: ...r Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator PLAY playback SRCH double speed play visual search and skip playback appears during reverse direction viewing SLOW slow play REW rewind S REW high speed rewind FF fast forward S FF high speed fast forward STILL play pause and frame REM tape remaining time indictor VCR operate mode Audio indicators REC record flashes during record pause Tape in indicator TV ch...

Page 9: ...er R S Cable for connecting Batteries for remote this VCR to a TV control handset R6 VCR Customer Controls Item No Function Page 19 20 21 22 23 24 AUDIO IN L R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT signal input OUT TO TV signal out to TV VIDEO OUT jack AUDIO OUT L R jacks 52 54 10 10 11 11 Remote Control Customer Controls Item No Function Page ...

Page 10: ...select button CH channel up down button PAUSE ENTER buttons Cursor buttons F FWD button fast forward or search PLAY button playback SUPER INDEX to use the SUPER INDEX function Number buttons AVX button select LINE 8 20 35 50 28 25 28 25 20 33 40 34 36 35 50 51 10 35 27 26 28 25 30 21 52 REMOTE OPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two AA batteries 1 Insert y...

Page 11: ...ceiver 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 Note If the remote does not work even at close range try replacing the batteries with two fresh AA batteries ...

Page 12: ...e 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 Insertion Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR The VCR automatically turns on and the Tape In indicator turns on when the cassette is in place Rem...

Page 13: ...RCHASED SEPARATELY 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 Pressing the CHANNEL button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display t...

Page 14: ...HOOKUP AV HOOKUP B WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Caution Do not connect to the power supply outlet before connecting all cables see page 17 PURCHASED SEPARATELY ...

Page 15: ...page 17 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 Pressing the CHANNEL button alternates between RFCH 03 channel 3 and RFCH 04 channel 4 in the VCR s display Display the channel ...

Page 16: ...KUP AV HOOKUP D WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Caution Do not connect to the power supply outlet before connecting all cables see page 17 PURCHASED SEPARATELY ...

Page 17: ...Caution Do not connect to the power supply outlet before connecting all cables see page 17 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 Pressing the CHANNEL button alternates betwee...

Page 18: ...ATCH THE SAME CHANNEL YOU CAN T RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL Caution Do not connect to the power supply outlet before connecting all cables see page 17 Advanced Hookup with Cable Box AV Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY ...

Page 19: ...es see page 17 Advanced Hookup with Cable Box and Splitter AV and RF Hookup PURCHASED SEPARATELY TABLE G FUNCTION CHANNEL SELECTION VCR indicator Press the VCR TV mode select button to turn the VCR indicator on or off TV VCR CABLE BOX Watch Cable Channels on TV Select Channel to Watch Select and Watch Channels using VCR AUX or VIDEO Select Cable Box Output Channel Select Channel to Watch Record an...

Page 20: ...w that the channel is being set The dash puts out lights one by one as shown on the VCR s display The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area It takes about 2 3 minutes When the auto set up is complete the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR s display Notes If you press the POWER button inadvertently before connecting all cables follow the steps on page 20 for fur...

Page 21: ... an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 1 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will 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 will be set to English Press the cursor button to select LANGUAGE option and then press the cursor button for French or for Spanish 2 Press the cursor button to selec...

Page 22: ...day The correct day of the week will appear by itself 8 Press the cursor button to select YEAR and then press the or cursor button to change the year 9 Press the GUIDE button The VCR clock is now set and should show the correct time of day on the VCR s display Notes The clock uses the 12 hour system You set it for AM or PM You can correct any item entered as you go by pressing cursor button to sel...

Page 23: ... D Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 3 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option and press the ENTER button 4 Press the cursor button to select the CHANNEL and then press the ...

Page 24: ...hannels cannot be received when CATV1 is selected In this case select CATV2 in the receiving setup When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH channel button or numbered buttons to check the channels you can receive Note If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear check the antenna or cable connection To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure m...

Page 25: ...s the STOP button to delete the channel or press the PLAY button to add it 7 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 3 Press the cursor button to select SETUP and...

Page 26: ...matically switch to the cable box output channel during delayed recording Note This setup should be performed if you receive all channels through a cable box Hookups E F or G 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Press the GUIDE button The main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 3 Press the curso...

Page 27: ... PLUS SETUP and then press the ENTER button 9 Press the ENTER button to answer YES to the question IS CABLE BOX BEING USED Or if you want to select NO press the cursor button and then the ENTER button If you select YES you need not operate VCR PLUS SETUP see page 44 During delayed recording the VCR channel will automatically switch to the cable box output channel 10 Using the VCR remote press the ...

Page 28: ...trol your cable box Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled to begin Note If you make a mistake when entering digits press the REW button to return the white dash Then press the or cursor button to enter the correct number ...

Page 29: ...erted playback starts automatically 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape If you press the PLAY button and the cassette has not been inserted the warning screen will appear on the TV screen for several seconds Insert a cassette 4 Press the STOP button to end playback Note This VCR can quasi playback the tape that is recorded by S VHS type SQPB stands for S VHS Quasi Playback When VCR p...

Page 30: ...ops Press the STOP EJECT button on the VCR to eject the tape Movie Return If your video cassette has the safety tab removed the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette eject it and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds Note This function works only in PLAYBACK mode not in RECORDING mode Rewinding or f...

Page 31: ...he PLAY button starts the auto tracking feature which automatically adjusts playback to eliminate static lines or picture noise that may appear on the screen Manual Tracking 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 or but...

Page 32: ... muted and cannot be heard during Special Playback Effects Notes 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 SLOW button during playback and then press the CH or button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars see page 28 If the...

Page 33: ...ed 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed Press the STOP button to stop the tape Notes Use the CH or 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 ...

Page 34: ... a higher speed Press PLAY and F FWD then hold F FWD for forward search at a higher speed Release REW or F FWD to return to normal playback Choosing a mode for audio playback 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 right stereo channels Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track To enjoy Hi Fi sound connect...

Page 35: ...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 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting ...

Page 36: ...t to view while scanning the pictures SKIP PLAY You can skip unnecessary scenes during play Locating the beginning of a recorded program INDEX SEARCH NOTE This function only works with recordings that have been set up with indexing 1 Press the button rewind or the button forward to begin the index search in the STOP mode The INDEX search screen is displayed and the tape rewinds or fast forwards un...

Page 37: ...ear and the tape will fast forward automatically The blank which is the nearest the current tape position is searched for 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 Notes When a cassette without a safety ta...

Page 38: ...n during rewind The tape will be visually scanned in the reverse direction while the button is held Hold down the VIEW SKIP BLANK button during fast forward The tape will be visually scanned in the forward direction while the button is held When the button is released the tape will rewind or fast forward again Skipping unnecessary scenes SKIP PLAYBACK While playing back your tape you can skip forw...

Page 39: ...ges to 0 00 00 when the tape is ejected Press the DISP button a third time to see the tape remaining time Note Immediately after the tape is inserted will appear 2 minutes after playback or recording is started the tape remaining time is displayed Press the CLEAR button repeatedly to switch the type of tape is used The correct remaining time will appear AUTO T 120 or shorter tape T 160 T 140 or T ...

Page 40: ...at you want to go back to press the CLEAR button This resets the counter to 0 00 00 4 Press the STOP button when you are done recording or playing back the tape 5 Press the REW button to rewind the tape It will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter in step 3 Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot Notes Press the DISP button to turn the counter display...

Page 41: ...y in this area check into the matter if you are unsure Basic recording steps Note You may use a blank tape or you may record over a previously recorded erasable tape 1 Turn on TV and select the video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable set the TV to AUX or VIDEO 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the disp...

Page 42: ...l appear on the TV screen for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically Press the PAUSE button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode Press the button again to re start recording If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape If you press the REC button and the cassette has not been inserted the warning scr...

Page 43: ...ols or the VCR remote if it s programmed to control your TV see page 50 Notes You can check on the recording by pressing VCR TV again This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR and you ll see the program you are recording If you re hooked up with an audio video cable Switch the TV from AUX or VIDEO mode back to the TV mode then select the channels you want to watch as described in Step 2...

Page 44: ...he REC button while recording During playback the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several on it by searching for the INDEX mark See Page 30 Locating the beginning of a recorded program INDEX SEARCH To record a Second Audio Program SAP Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program such as in a second language If a station broadcasts in SAP the SA indicator will displa...

Page 45: ...EO 5 Press the and cursor button to set the SAP option to ON 6 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting 7 Follow the Step 1 through 6 on Basic Recording Steps on pages 35 and 36 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 indicat...

Page 46: ...RECORDING A PROGRAM RECORDING TIPS Note When you select MONO sound is recorded as mono even when a channel broadcasts in stereo ...

Page 47: ...Basic recording steps on pages 35 and 36 2 Press the REC IRT button twice to indicate the recording time on the display You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC IRT button While you are recording the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display At the end of your recording the display will read 0 00 recording will stop automatically and the VCR will tur...

Page 48: ...ecording in this section Then read about the VCR Plus system beginning on page 43 Before you begin Assemble the information you need for timed recording Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time Date and day of the program Starting time Ending time Channel to be recorded Blank or erasable videocassette safety tab intact Delayed Recording Steps You set up the delayed recording using the on ...

Page 49: ...ords a show at the same time every day of the week Monday through Friday WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week 4 Press the ENTER button to bring up the screen for One Time Recording EXAMPLE Set the VCR to record one time a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6 00 PM and records for 30 minutes on 7 10 99 at the EP recording speed 5 Press the or cursor button to change the hour o...

Page 50: ...o change the hour 8 Press the cursor button to select the minutes and then press the or cursor button to change the minutes If you have installed a cable box see page 23 the cable box output channel will appear in the CH column ...

Page 51: ...nt press the or cursor button to select L1 instead of the channel number 10 Press the cursor button to select the tape speed and then press the or cursor or TAPE SPEED button to change the recording speed to EP 11 Press the cursor to select the recording date and then press the or cursor button to change the date 12 Press the PROG VCR button to set the program in memory ...

Page 52: ... Be sure to insert a cassette with safety tab intact The VCR will automatically give a warning display on the screen 5 minutes before timer recording is to start When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still attached to record on If you have installed a cable box see page 23 turn on the cable box and select the channel you wan...

Page 53: ...en Easy Guide System and the following step by step instructions Then you will be ready to begin VCR Plus recording also using the on screen Easy Guide System VCR Plus and PlusCode R are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation Channel setup Before you begin 1 Look for a listing like this one in your local TV program guide or Sunday newspaper TV section Notice the small numbers to the right o...

Page 54: ...ry 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 38 Example VCR Plus Channel Number Channel Number You Receive 42 38 Matching Broadcast CH Numbers to VCR Plus Channels 1 Turn on the TV and select the Video channel 3 or 4 Or if you are hooked up with an audio video cable ...

Page 55: ...ough the channel list until you reach VCR Plus CH42 7 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 Note If you enter a wrong digit Press the CLEAR button to erase the wrong number and enter the correct one 8 Repeat steps 6 7 for all channels that need to be assigned 9 P...

Page 56: ... enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record Note This number can be up to eight digits If you enter a wrong digit press the CLEAR button and enter the correct one 4 Press the ENTER button to store the PlusCode number in the VCR s memory Types of Delayed Recordings ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time DAILY Records a show at the same time every day of the week Mo...

Page 57: ...he screen will display all the details of the program you chose Check the CH number to make sure it is the right one If not you need to check your VCR Plus channel setup again If you have installed a cable box see page 23 the cable box output will appear in the CH column 7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want then press the PROG VCR button to complete your programming or cont...

Page 58: ... the VCR Caution of VCR Plus Recording After entering a PlusCode number check the information displayed with the PROGRAM REVIEW If there is are any unnecessary program s please cancel or correct it them Please refer to page 49 Reviewing what you have programmed Using the VCR Plus system to record a program by using VCR s display You can use the VCR Plus system to program the timer observing the VC...

Page 59: ...you have programmed Note If a cassette has not been inserted or a cassette without safety tab has been inserted the delayed recording indicator will flash to warn you The cassette without safety tab will be ejected automatically Be sure to insert a cassette with safety tab intact When you have set up all the timed recordings you want Don t forget to load a videocassette with the safety tab still a...

Page 60: ...EASY DELAYED RECORDING WITH THE VCR PLUS SYSTEM 3 Press the TAPE SPEED button to switch the recording mode ...

Page 61: ...e main on screen menu will appear on the TV screen 2 Press the ENTER button to select the PROGRAM MENU 3 Press the cursor button for the PROGRAM REVIEW option and then press the ENTER This brings up the screen setting for the first program If you want to clear this program press the button to remove this program 4 Each time pressing the button to cycle through all the programs you have preset The ...

Page 62: ...nel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set TV Brand Press TV and this remote button TV Brand Press TV and this remote button TV Brand Press TV and this remote button Hitachi 1 Gold star 1 6 Panasonic 1 CH Zenith 2 Toshiba 7 Mitsubishi CH Sony 3 Gold star 2 8 JVC 100 ENT Magnavox 4 Panasonic 2 9 Sharp 1 VOL UP Sanyo 5 RCA 0 Sharp 2 AVX Note If your TV brand is not listed on the...

Page 63: ...REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the TV button on remote control 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV 3 Press buttons corresponding the functions available on your TV remote control ...

Page 64: ... the number button corresponding to your cable box as shown in the set up chart The cable box channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set Cable Box Press CATV and this number button Cable Box Press CATV and this number button Jerrold 1 1 Zenith 5 Jerrold 2 2 Scientific Atlanta 6 Jerrold 3 3 Pioneer 7 Hamlin 4 Philips 8 Note If your cable box is not listed on the Set Up Char...

Page 65: ... CABLE BOX for your cable box Using the VCR remote to control your cable box 1 Press the CATV button on remote control 2 Point VCR remote control toward cable box 3 Press buttons corresponding to the functions available on your cable box remote control ...

Page 66: ...reo BEFORE YOU BEGIN 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 38 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Stereo vs mono sound Select VCR recording speed SP or EP as shown on page 35 of RECORDING OPERATIONS section Basic recording steps 1 Press the AVX button on remote control so that L line on the ...

Page 67: ...ack of the VCR It is not necessary to connect the S VIDEO jack To copy from a camcorder BEFORE YOU BEGIN Connect the camcorder s AV output cable to the audio video jacks on the back of your VCR 1 Press the AVX button twice on remote control to display LINE on the TV display 2 Press the REC then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control The VCR will go into Record Pause 3 Press the PLAY button on the...

Page 68: ...s 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 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 69: ...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 Press the STOP button to finish recording ...

Page 70: ...ximum programming Safety tab has been removed from cassette Snowy picture in playback Snow or picture noise is normal during search still and slow Playback Head cleaning may be required Tape is worn or of inferior quality adjust tracking controls Snowy picture in normal TV viewing Check antenna or cable connections Clock shows Power has been interrupted reset the clock Reset the clock Erratic VCR ...

Page 71: ... timer or transfer the programming with the power off A cassette has not been inserted or a cassette without safety tab has been inserted A cassette without safety tab will be ejected automatically Insert a cassette with safety tab intact Display for about 5 sec flashes for about 3 seconds When you press the play record fast forward rewind or super index button A cassette has not been inserted Ins...

Page 72: ... coaxial cable Part No EW12191 1 remote control unit Part No HL11163 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 1 800 995 4500 in the continental United States For ALASKA and HAWAII please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional Office Design and specifications subject...