Hitachi VT-FX540E, Owner'S Manual

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Do not attempt to open the cabinet. There are no parts
you can service inside. Refer all servicing to qualified ser-
vice personnel.
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the sides or bottom
are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation
and to protect the unit from overheating, these openings
must not be blocked or covered.
Avoid installation in enclosed spaces such as bookcases
unless proper ventilation is provided.
Keep the unit away from radiators and other heat
sources.

Avoid use near strong magnetic fields.

Do not push objects of any kind into the VCR through the
cabinet slots or openings as they could touch electrically
live parts or short circuit parts resulting in a fire or electric
shock.
Never spill liquid on this unit. If liquid is spilled and pene-
trates into the unit, consult qualified service personnel.
Use this unit in a horizontal (flat) position only.
Before attempting to operate the unit, make sure that the
timer recording mode is “OFF”.
This product is in Stand-by mode when it turns off while
the power cord is connected.
Do not place any combustible objects on the device
(candle, etc.).

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERER

VT-FX540E(UK)

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this product.

A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING

This product’s packaging materials are recyclable and can
be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance
with your local recycling regulations.
Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but
disposed of in accordance with your local regulations con-
cerning chemical wastes.

IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television pro-
gramming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material
may violate applicable copyright laws. We do not take
responsibility for the unauthorised duplication, use, or other
acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.

WARNING:  DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE

WARNING:  TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR 
MOISTURE.

• Do not place the VCR directly on top of, or underneath, your

TV set. Ensure that there is at least 20 cm between the VCR
and the TV set, and that air can circulate freely through the
ventilation openings of the VCR.

Safety Precaution

Positioning

Features

• Hi-Fi system
• Automatic Operations
• On Screen Display
• Auto Repeat Playback
• Picture Select
• One Touch Recording
• Parents Lock
• Auto Return

• Timer Recording
• Auto Head Cleaner
• NTSC Playback
• Quick-Find
• Index/Time Search
• Slow Motion
• Auto Clock Setting
• PDC

Important

• Use only cassettes with the VHS mark with this VCR.

Power Supply

• The main power supply is engaged when the power cord

plug is plugged in a 220-240V

50Hz, AC outlet. To oper-

ate the unit, press the OPERATE button to turn on the unit.
(The “PWR.” indicator on the display comes on.)

Warning

• To avoid fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to

rain or moisture.

WARNING: LIVE PARTS INSIDE.

DO NOT REMOVE ANY SCREWS.

Dew Warning

• Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is

moved from a cold place to a warm place, after heating up
a cold room, or under conditions of high humidity. Do not
use the VCR for at least 2 hours until its inside is dry.

Cautions

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PRECAUTIONS

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This appliance has a serial number located on the rear
panel.  Please note down the model number and
serial number and retain the information for your records.

Model number: 

Serial number: 

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