Hitachi VTMX310EUK, User Manual

Page 1: ...USERS GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VTMX310EUK VTMX310EUK ...

Page 2: ...y violate applicable copyright laws We do not take responsibility for the unauthorised duplication use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright own ers This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel Please note down the model number and serial number and remain for your records Model number Serial number WARNING DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHO...

Page 3: ... 7 TUNING 8 Automatic Tuning 8 Manual Tuning 8 To Skip a Preset Channel 9 Channel Order 9 BASIC OPERATION 10 Playback 10 Recording 10 ADVANCED OPERATIONS 11 Counter Memory 11 OTR One Touch Recording 11 Auto Repeat Playback 11 Picture Select 11 Automatic Operations 12 Real Time Tape Counter 12 Timer Recording 12 PDC Programme Delivery Control 13 Auto Return 13 Parents Lock 14 Copying a Video Tape 1...

Page 4: ...ot be used until a replacement available from the appli ance manufacturer is obtained It is important that the colour of the replacement fuse cover corresponds with the rating marking on the base of the plug If the plug has to be changed because it is not suitable for your socket or becomes damaged it should be cut off and an appro priate plug fitted following the wiring instructions below The plu...

Page 5: ...elow 8 PROGRAM o p TRACKING buttons 9 y OPERATE button 10 PWR Power indicator 11 TAPE IN indicator 12 REC indicator 13 Timer indicator 14 CLOCK indicator PWR REC 10 11 14 12 13 15 Power cord 16 AV2 DECODER socket 17 AV1 TV socket 18 RF OUT socket 19 AERIAL socket Indicator Rear Panel RF OUT AERIAL AV2 DECODER AV1 TV 17 16 18 19 15 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Front Panel ...

Page 6: ... buttons 17 EJECT button Video output level 1Vp p Video output impedance 75Ω unbalanced Audio output level 6dBv Video input level 0 5 2 0Vp p Audio input level 10dBv Video S N ratio STANDARD 45dB Audio S N ratio STANDARD 41dB Power requirement 220 240V 50Hz Power consumption 20 Watts Stand by 3 3 watts Dimensions W 360mm H 92mm D 226mm Weight 2 6 Kg approx General Specifications Electrical Specifi...

Page 7: ...gital terrestrial decoders Freeview cable decoders NTL Telewest or camcorders and games consoles We recommend using SCART connections to obtain the best quality picture and sound If your TV has Scart sockets you may connect your VCR s AV1 TV scart socket to the Scart socket on the back of your TV Please see the instruction manual for your TV The second Scart socket AV2 DECODER is designated for ot...

Page 8: ...mber next to RF CH OUT Press the F FWD B button then the MENU button to finish 6 6 3 9 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 3 9 2 1 MENU TIMER SET UP INITIAL RF OUT CH 35 INITIAL CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT Setting the Clock MENU TIMER SET UP INITIAL INITIAL CH TUNING CLOCK RF OUT CLOCK YEAR 2 0 0 3 MONTH 0 1 DAY 0 1 WE HOUR _ _ MINUTE _ _ This VCR incorporates a 24 hour clock The clock must be set for the Automatic Timer Re...

Page 9: ...TUNING AUTO MANUAL MOVE scanning To Select a Desired Channel You can select a desired channel by using the PROGRAM o p buttons or directly pressing the NUMBER buttons on the remote control Enter a channel numbers as a two digit number for the quickest results For example to select channel 6 press 0 and 6 If you only press 6 channel 6 will be selected after a brief delay You can only select channel...

Page 10: ...annel Order The TV stations will normally be stored in the following order BBC1 BBC2 ITV CH4 and CH5 You can rearrange the order as follows Use the remote control for this procedure Press the MENU button Press the PLAY o or STOP L button to select INITIAL then press the F FWD B button Press the PLAY o or STOP L button to select CH TUN ING then press the F FWD B button Press the PLAY o or STOP L bu...

Page 11: ... Insert a pre recorded tape Press the PLAY button to start playback Press the PAUSE STILL button at the desired point on the tape Press the REC button The VCR will be the recording pause mode Press the PROGRAM o p buttons to select the chan nel to be recorded Press the REC or PAUSE STILL button The recording will begin Press the STOP button when recording is completed 6 5 4 3 2 1 Select the video ...

Page 12: ... the VCR exits the Counter Memory mode automatically 5 4 3 2 1 OTR One Touch Recording MENU TIMER SET UP INITIAL SET UP AUTO REPEAT ON PICTURE NORMAL AUTO RETURN AUTO Auto Repeat Playback MENU TIMER SET UP INITIAL NOTES Once you select the Auto Repeat mode it stays in effect even after you turn off VCR COUNTER MEMORY does not function if the Auto Repeat mode is set to ON In this case set the Auto ...

Page 13: ...tting menu appears If so follow the steps outlined in the Setting the Clock section Then set the timer When you press the F FWD B button after pressing the PLAY oor STOP L button during steps to the input mode will move to the next step If you do not press the F FWD B button within 5 seconds of setting an item the input mode will move to the next step Press the REW s button to go back one step fro...

Page 14: ... before press ing the VIDEO Plus button FOR DAILY RECORDING To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel from Monday to Friday Press the DAILY WEEKLY button repeatedly to select DAILY MO FR then press the VIDEO Plus button FOR EVERYDAY RECORDING To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel every day Press the DAILY WEEKLY button repeatedly to select DAILY MO SU th...

Page 15: ...nt WARNING Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws Connect the recording VCR this unit playing VCR another VCR and your TV as outline in the following diagram RF OUT AERIAL AV2 DECODER AV1 TV to RF OUT to aerial socket Source Playing VCR Monaural another VCR to 21 Pin Scart Jack TV set Use for monitoring Editing Recording VCR this unit Coaxial ca...

Page 16: ... necessary consult the nearest Authorized Service Center Playback picture is partially noisy Adjust tracking control for a better picture by using the PROGRAM o p buttons On the air TV programmes cannot be seen Re check the AERIAL and RF OUT connections Set your TV to the TV channel correctly No operation by infrared Remote Control Check the batteries in the remote control Video or colour fades in...

Page 17: ...ort circuit resulting in leakage or in extreme cases fire or even an explosion Remove dead batteries from equipment and all batteries from equipment you know you are not going to use for a long time Otherwise the batteries may leak and cause damage Never dispose of batteries in fire as this can cause them to explode Please put dead batteries in with the normal household waste NEVER ALWAYS NEVER Ne...

Page 18: ...ent switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people DON T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the r...

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Page 21: ...the product 2 The product has not been repaired maintained or modified by any person other than our authorised Engineer 3 The product serial number is not removed or altered This guarantee does not apply to products acquired second hand or for commercial or communal use This guarantee does not extend to user control adjustments battery replacement and aerial adjustment Any parts replaced under gua...

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