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HITACHI
TV/VCR Combination
19VR11B
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide to TV/VCR Combination Viewing and Recording
This TV/VCR Combination will display television closed captioning ( or ), in accordance with paragraph 15, 119 of the FCC rules.
Using these quality features: n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n CM skip n n n n n Auto repeat n n n n OTR (One Touch Recording) n n n VCR plus + n n n
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. Hitachi Sales Corporation of Hawaii
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd 3219 Koapaka St.
Norcross, Georgia 30093 Honolulu, HI 96819
OEMN01153 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1996
Malaysia
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AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE.................................... 7
CABLE WITHOUT CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX ........................................... 16
CABLE WITH CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX ................................................... 16
TO SELECT STEREO, SAP OR MONO MODE.............................................................. 20
TO RETURN TO TV MODE WHEN SCANNING .......................................................... 21
DELETING (OR ADDING) PRESET CHANNEL ........................................................... 22
TO CANCEL THE DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME ............................................................. 24
WHEN THE CLOSED CAPTION MODE IS ON ............................................................. 33
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SKIPPING SOME MATERIALS DURING RECORDING .............................................. 42
COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE (Requires another VCR)............................................. 44
TO CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING ................................................. 48
TO CANCEL VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDING .......................................................... 52
CHECKING START/END TIME OF AUTOMATIC TIMER AND VCR PLUS+ TIMER
HINTS FOR AUTOMATIC TIMER AND VCR PLUS TIMER RECORDINGS ............ 53
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS
UNIT.
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THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE APPLIANCE.
The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and, that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in the cleaning description otherwise required in item
5.
6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this video product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
8. Accessories-Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these opening must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources-This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking Label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization-This video product is equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS plug.
12. 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 from the appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
TV/VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)
Antenna ground diagram.
14. Lightning-For added protection for this TV/VCR 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 TV/VCR due to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this video product through any openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.
18. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this TV/VCR 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 TV/VCR from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the TV/VCR. c. If the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the TV/VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV/VCR to its normal operation. e. If the TV/VCR has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV/VCR, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV/VCR is in proper operating condition.
22. Heat-This TV/VCR should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS
LOCATION
For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: l Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. l Avoid dusty or humid places. l Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes. l Install unit in a horizontal position. l Avoid locations subject to strong vibration. l Do not place the unit near strong magnetic fields. l Do not move the unit from a cold to a hot place or vice versa.
AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE
l Do not handle the power cord with wet hands. l Do not pull on the power cord when disconnecting it from AC wall outlet. Grasp it by the plug. l If, by accident, water is spilled on your unit, unplug the power cord immediately and take the unit to an Authorized Service Center for servicing. l Do not put your fingers or objects into the TV/VCR cassette holder. l Do not place anything directly on top of the unit.
WARNING :
Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. If a tape is played in a
TV/VCR which has moisture, it may damage the tape and TV/VCR. Therefore when the condensation occurs inside the unit turn the POWER button on and allow at least 2 hours for the unit to dry out.
If you do not use your TV/VCR for a period of time, turn off your TV/VCR and disconnect it from an AC wall outlet.
FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.
IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
Unauthorized recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We assume no responsibility for the unauthorized duplication, use or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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PRECAUTIONS
2) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the
VCR. No others have 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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchased from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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FEATURES
FEATURES
• HI-Fi System - The Hi-Fi stereo recording system offers you super sound quality with a dynamic range of 80dB and frequency response from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and
0.005% wow and flutter.
• Rotary 4-head record/playback system
• Infrared remote control
• Bilingual on screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish
• Real time tape counter - This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. The "-" indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than the tape counter position "0:00:00".
• 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call - (A converter may be necessary to view scrambled cable channels.)
• Closed caption system - You may view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program.
• Game mode - Allows TV/VCR display to be suitable for use with a TV game.
• Auto power on and off system - (when a tape is inserted)
• Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached - (not in the case of timer recording).
• 2 Step picture search operation - You can view a video program at a high speed or super high speed in either a forward or reverse direction in LP and SLP mode.
• CM skip - Allows you to easily skip a commercial range of a recorded television program during playback.
• Still - "Freeze" the picture at any time, for close viewing of particular scene. Only tapes recorded in SLP mode will show a fairly clear still picture.
• Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)-Adjusts the tracking automatically for each tape you play.
• Rental play mode - Improves playback picture quality of worn tapes, especially rental tapes.
• Auto repeat - Allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without pressing the PLAY button.
• Time search - Allows you to set the TV/VCR to advance the tape by entering the desired playback time you want to skip.
• Index search - Lets you Index the start of a recording.
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FEATURES
• Three different tape speeds: SP/LP/SLP
• OTR (One Touch Recording) - Instant timed recording from 30 to 480 minutes is possible at the push of the REC/OTR button.
• 1 Year, 8 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording) - The built-in timer allows you to record up to 8 programs at different times on different channels up to 1 year in advance. The Daily timer allows recordings to be made of daily broadcasts, and the Weekly timer allows recording to be made once a week up to the end of the tape.
• VCR plus+ - You can program the timer for automatic recording using the VCR
Plus+ numbers that are printed in most newspaper TV listings and TV Guide.
• Auto return - After timer recording is finished, the beginning of the recorded program(s) can be searched.
• Sleep timer - Allows you to turn off the TV/VCR without using the POWER button after a desired time period.
• Auto clock setting - Allows you to use the clock program of the PBS broadcast.
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VIDEO CASSETTE
This TV/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. Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage to the tape and your TV/VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture has evaporated.
• Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic fields.
• Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism.
• Do not touch the tape with your fingers.
THREE DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS
Before recording, select the tape speed from: SP mode (Standard Play), LP mode (Long Play) or SLP mode (Super Long Play).
The table below shows the maximum recording/playback time using T60, T120, or T160 tapes in each mode.
INSERTING A CASSETTE
Insert the cassette in the direction as shown. Push in gently, but continuously, on the centerback of the cassette until it is drawn into the VCR.
The VCR will automatically turn on.
REMOVING A CASSETTE
1) In the Stop mode, press STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR. The cassette will eject.
2) Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment.
3) Store the cassette in the case as shown.
ERASE PREVENTION
You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette. If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic
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VIDEO CASSETTE tape.
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
FRONT VIEW illustration
REMOTE CONTROL VIEW illustration
1 REC indicator - Flashes during recording. Lights up in the Stand-by mode for
Timer Recording.
2 Remote sensor window - Receives the infrared signals from the remote control.
3 POWER button - Press to turn TV/VCR on and off. Press to activate the automatic timer recording.
4 STOP button - Press to stop the tape motion.
EJECT button - Press in the Stop mode to remove a tape from the TV/VCR.
5 REW button - Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the Play mode. (Rewind Search)
6 PLAY button - Press to begin playback of a tape.
7 F.FWD button - Press to rapidly advance the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in forward during the Play mode. (Forward Search)
8 REC button - Press to begin manual recording.
OTR button - Press to activate One Touch Recording. (used on the TV/VCR only)
9 VOLUME / buttons - Press to adjust the volume level.
10 CHANNEL / buttons - Press to select the channel for viewing or recording.
PICTURE CONTROL function - They may also be used to adjust the picture control. (See page 19.)
TRACKING +/- function - Press to minimize video 'noise' (lines or dots on screen) during the Play mode. (See page 21.)
11 Cassette compartment
REAR VIEW illustration
12 MUTE button - Press to mute sound. Press it again to resume sound.
13 SELECT button - When setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to the next step you want to input.
Display function - Press to display the counter or the current channel number and current time on the TV screen. (See page 18)
14 MENU button - Press to display main menu on the TV screen.
15 SLEEP button - Press to set the Sleep Timer. (See page 32.)
16 TIME SEARCH button - Press to activate Time Search mode.
17 CM SKIP button - Press to skip a commercial range of playing tape.
18 SLOW button - Press to reduce the playback speed.
19 VCR PLUS+ button - Press to activate the VCR Plus function.
20 Number buttons - Press to select desired channels for viewing or recording. To select channels 1 to 9, first press the 0 button and then 1 to 9.
+100 button - Press to select cable channels which are equal or greater than number
100. (To select channel 125, first press "+100" button then press "2" then "5").
21 ADD/DELETE button - Press to delete or add channel numbers in the Channel
Set Up mode (See page 14). Press to cancel a setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program) (See page 28). (These functions are operative only when the menu is shown on the TV screen.)
TAPE COUNTER RESET button - Press to reset counter to 0:00:00.
22 TAPE COUNTER MEMORY button - Press to set counter memory on and off.
(See page 23.)
23 PAUSE/STILL button - Press to temporarily stop the tape during the recording
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS or to view a still picture during playback.
Frame Advance Function - Press to advance the picture by one frame during the
Still mode.
24 LIGHT button - Press to light up buttons. If it is dark, white buttons are lighted up to show these position.
25 TAPE SPEED button - Press to set desired recording speed. (SP/LP/SLP)
26 RECALL button - Press to go back to the previously viewed channel. For example, pressing this button once will change channel display from 3 (present channel) to 10 (previously viewed channel), and pressing it a second time will return from 10 to 3.
27 ANT. terminal - Connect to an antenna or CATV.
28 AUDIO input jack - Connect to audio output jack of your audio equipment or another VCR.
29 VIDEO input jack - Connect to video output jack of your video camera or another VCR.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
PREPARATION USE
CABLE CONNECTIONS
VHF/UHF COMBINED ANTENNA
The VHF/UHF Rod Antenna (not supplied) is detachable. Push the stem of the antenna into the hole which is located on the upper back cabinet of the unit.
Connect the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna or VHF/UHF Combination Antenna to the
ANT. terminal of the TV/VCR as shown in the diagram below.
For the best reception, extend the VHF/UHF Rod Antenna fully and adjust its position. (Avoid handling the top section when making adjustments.)
NOTE: Before plugging the Rod antenna into antenna terminal, check that the pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into antenna terminal.
VHF/UHF SEPARATE ANTENNAS
In some areas it will be necessary to use an outdoor antenna.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
CABLE WITHOUT CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX
Use this connection if your cable system connects directly to your TV/VCR without a converter box.
With this connection you, 1) can use your TV/VCR Remote Control to select channels, 2) program one or more unscrambled channels for Automatic Timer
Recording.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's 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.
CABLE WITH CONVERTER/DESCRAMBLER BOX
If your cable service supplies you with a converter box you can use the basic connection shown here.
With this connection you can record and view any channel including scrambled channels. However, channel selection must be made with the converter box. This means that channels cannot be changed using the TV/VCR Remote Control.
Unattended recording is limited to one channel at a time.
TO RECORD AND VIEW A SCRAMBLED/UNSCRAMBLED CHANNEL
1. Set the TV/VCR channel selector to the output channel of the Cable Converter
Box. (Ex. CH3)
2. Select the channel to be recorded or viewed on the Cable Converter Box.
NOTE: When using a cable converter box, you can not record one channel and view
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PREPARATION FOR USE another.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the arrow.
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings.
3) Replace the cover.
EXTERNAL INPUT MODE
When using an external input signal (another VCR or camcorder), connect the player's audio/video output cables to the AUDIO IN, VIDEO IN jacks of your
TV/VCR. Then press CHANNEL / button or enter "00" with number button so that "AUX" appears on the screen.
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MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) SYSTEM
MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) SYSTEM
CHECKING THE SELECTED MTS MODE
When you receive a signal from a tape or VCR tuner channel you are watching, the status shown below will appear when you press SELECT button on the remote control.
1] When a program broadcast in stere can be received, STEREO appears on the
TV/VCR screen.
2] When a program broadcast in second audio can be received, SAP appears on the
TV/VCR screen.
3] When a program broadcast both in stereo and second audio can be received,
STEREO/SAP appear on the TV/VCR screen.
NOTE: Although a program may be broadcast in both stereo and second audio, you cannot record in both stereo and second audio at the same time.
4] While TV/VCR is set in HIFI stereo mode, HIFI appears on the TV/VCR screen with PLAY. When PLAY pears from the TV/VCR screen, HIFI disappears from the
TV/VCR screen as well. While TV/VCR is set in monaural (MONO) mode, HIFI disappears from the TV/VCR screen.
NOTE: If you play non-HIFI tapes while the TV/VCR is set in HIFI, HIFI will not appear on the TV/VCR screen and the TV/VCR will play automatically in monaural.
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MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) SYSTEM
MTS RECORDING/MONITOR MODE
Type of broadcast
Normal audio
Regular
(monaural audio)
Stereo broadcast
Display on TV AUDIO Hi-Fi audio track (2-channel) the TV screen SELECTION L-channel R-channel track
- None - - Invalid - Mono Mono Mono
STEREO STEREO/SAP L R L + R
Bilingual broadcast SAP
Main audio
STEREO/ Main audio Main audio
Sub audio program
SAP program
Sub audio program
Sub audio
Stereo & Bilingual STEREO STEREO L broadcast SAP SAP
R
Sub audio
L + R
Sub audio
Sub audioprogram
L+R program program MONO L+R L+R
* To set TV AUDIO SELECTION, refer to "TO SELECT STEREO, SAP OR
MONO MODE" on the next page.
SELECTING THE MTS SYSTEM
Make sure...
• Power must be turned on.
• You must use the remote control for this procedure.
TO SELECT HIFI MODE
Although the TV/VCR records automatically MTS broadcasts in HIFI stereo sound, if you play in Hi-Fi stereo tapes recorded in Hi-Fi stereo, you need to follow the steps below.
Normally, [HIFI] should be selected for playback with HIFI sound.
When you play non-HIFI tapes, TV/VCR plays automatically in monaural.
1 Select "USER'S SET UP"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "USER'S SET UP". Then, press SELECT button.
2 Select "VCR AUDIO"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "VCR AUDIO".
3 Select "HIFI"
Press CH or button repeatedly until [HIFI] appears.
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MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) SYSTEM
4 Exit the VCR audio setting
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR returns to the TV mode.
TO SELECT MONO MODE
You can change the selection to [MONO] if you want to listen to HIFI tapes in normal audio playback.
1) Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "USER'S SET UP". Then, press
SELECT button.
2) Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "VCR AUDIO".
3) Press CH or button repeatedly until [MONO] appears.
4) Press MENU button to return to the TV mode.
TO SELECT STEREO, SAP OR MONO MODE
You must select the recording mode in STEREO, SAP or MONO when you record broadcast. Refer to "MTS RECORDING/MONITOR MODE" on previous page.
When you play the tape on that TV/VCR later, it will be in stereo, second audio or mono. Follow the steps below for selecting the recording mode.
If you select second audio when second audio is not available, the TV/VCR will record normal audio.
1 Select "USER'S SET UP"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "USER'S SET UP".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Select "VCR AUDIO"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "TV AUDIO".
3 Select "STEREO", "SAP" or "MONO"
Press CH or button repeatedly until [STEREO], [SAP] or [MONO] appears.
4 Exit the TV audio setting
Press MENU button until the TV/VCR returns to the TV mode.
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PRESET FOR USE
PRESET USE
The first time you may want to select language (English or Espanol=Spanish) and preset the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. You must use the remote control for the following steps.
NOTE: Channel memory programming is not needed when using a converter/descrambler box.
PRESET FOR THE FIRST TIME
1 Connect the TV/VCR power cord
Plug the TV/VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet.
2 Turn on the TV/VCR
Press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR.
3 Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL"
Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL=Spanish" using CH or button or SELECT button. "[ ]" marks indicate the selected language.
4 Begin auto preset
Press MENU button to point to "AUTO PRESET"
Then press SELECT button. The tuner scans and memorizes in the active channels in your area.
NOTES:
• The TV/VCR distinguishes between standard TV channels and CATV automatically.
• If you want to play or record a video tape BEFORE presetting the tuner, you must press
MENU button. To preset the tuner again, see "AUTO PRESET AGAIN".
5 After scanning
The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. (TV mode: from CH 02/ CATV mode: from CH 01) You may want to recall the selected channels, you can select the desired channel directly with the remote control number button or CH or .
TO RETURN TO TV MODE WHEN SCANNING
Press MENU button in scanning mode.
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PRESET FOR USE
DELETING (OR ADDING) PRESET CHANNEL
The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can add the deleted channel into the memory again.)
1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "CHANNEL SET UP".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Select "ADD/DELETE CH".
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "ADD/DELETE CH". Press SELECT button.
3 Enter the desired channel number
Press CH or button repeatedly or number buttons on the remote control until your desired channel number appears. (Example: CH8)
4 Delete (or add) it from (into) memory
Press ADD/DELETE button. The channel number changes to light red. The channel is deleted from memory.
To delete another channel, repeat steps [3] and [4].
If you press the ADD/DELETE button again, the channel is memorized again.
Added channel is in light blue.
Deleted channel is in light red.
5 Exit the channel setup mode
Press MENU button to return to TV mode.
NOTES:
• To confirm that channel(s) has been deleted or added, press CH or button.
• You can not operate this function in external input (AUX) mode.
AUTO PRESET AGAIN
1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP"
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PRESET FOR USE
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "CHANNEL SET UP".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Select "TV" or "CATV"
Select [TV] or [CATV] using CH or button.
3 Begin auto preset
Press MENU button to point to "AUTO PRESET".
Then, press SELECT button. The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area.
4 After scanning
The tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. (TV mode: from CH02 / CATV mode: from CH01)
SELECTING THE LANGUAGE
1 Select "LANGUAGE"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "LANGUAGE".
2 Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL"
Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL=Spanish" using CH or button.
3 Exit the Language mode
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR returns to the TV mode.
DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME
Select this feature and the TV/VCR's clock automatically will advance one hour in
April, then reverse one hour in October.
When Daylight-Saving Time is ON, the clock will change automatically as follows:
• First Sunday of April: from 2:00AM to 3:00AM (summer time): When
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PRESET FOR USE programmed recording starts between 2:00AM - 2:59AM on this day, the TV/VCR will start recording at 3:00AM.
• Last Sunday of October: From 1:00AM to 2:00AM When programmed recording ends between 1:00AM - 1:59AM on this day, the TV/VCR will stop at 2:00AM.
Make sure...
• Press POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR.
• You must use the remote control for the following steps.
1 Select "SETTING CLOCK"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "SETTING CLOCK".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Set "D.S.T." (Daylight Saving Time) to [ON]
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "D.S.T."
3 Set "D.S.T." (Daylight Saving Time) to [ON]
Press CH or button repeatedly until [ON] appears.
4 Exit the Daylight-Saving Time mode
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR return to the TV mode.
TO CANCEL THE DAYLIGHT-SAVING TIME
Repeat steps [1] to [3]. Then, press CH or button until [OFF] appears and press
MENU button to return to TV mode.
SETTING THE CLOCK (AUTO/MANUAL)
Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. If the Public
Broadcasting Station (PBS) is available in your area, follow "AUTO CLOCK
SETTING". If it is not, follow "MANUAL CLOCK SETTING".
AUTO CLOCK SETTING
You can have the TV/VCR set the clock automatically by using the Public
Broadcasting Station (PBS) channel in your area. Once you have set the clock by using the following procedure, the TV/VCR will automatically monitor the correct time and date being broadcast by the PBS station in your area, using a new service called Extended Data Service (XDS).
Make sure...
• Press POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR to set the Auto Clock to ON.
• Confirm that the antenna connections are correct.
• The cable converter box must be turned on if your TV/VCR is connected directly to it. (See NOTES:)
• You must use the remote control for the following steps.
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PRESET FOR USE
NOTES:
• Auto clock setting only has to be done one time. You may set the clock only if the clock's time has become incorrect for some reason.
• If the TV/VCR is connected directly to a cable converter box, the local PBS station must be selected on the cable box itself, and the TV/VCR must be set to the output channel of the cable converter box (usually channel 3 or 4), to be able to set up or correct the clock automatically.
The TV/VCR cannot control the channels of the cable converter box.
1 Select "SETTING CLOCK"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "SETTING CLOCK".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Set "AUTO CLOCK" to [ON]
Press CH or button repeatedly until [ON] appears.
3 Enter the channel number for the PBS station
Press MENU button.
Then press CH or button repeatedly until the channel number for your local
PBS station appears.
If you do not know the PBS channel number, remain on [AUTO]. The TV/VCR will automatically search all available channels for the local PBS station, and will select that channel.
4 Exit the Auto Clock Setting
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR returns to the TV mode.
5 Turn off the TV/VCR
Press POWER button to turn off the TV/VCR for searching the local PBS station.
The power must remain off during this search.
If you enter the channel number manually,
• It may take a few minutes for this search to be completed.
If you choose [AUTO],
• The TV/VCR must search through all the available channels one by one, starting with the lowest numbered channel. It must scan each channel of minutes to determine if that channel is transmitting the XDS signal, because the PBS station will send this signal only once every minute. This search could take up to 2 hours if the local PBS station is on a high numbered channel in your area or on your cable system. You may want to start this channel search at night when the unit is not in use.
If the time that is automatically set by this selected PBS station is incorrect, it may not be your local PBS station, but one from a different time zone. Or there is a possibility that no channel in your area is broadcasting the XDS signal, as evidenced
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PRESET FOR USE by no time being set even after an overnight search. In these cases, you must manually enter the correct local PBS station, or set the clock manually and turn off the Auto Clock Setting Feature.
MANUAL CLOCK SETTING
Make sure...
• You must use the remote control for the following steps.
• Power must be turned on.
In the example below, the clock is to be set to:
SETTING TIME 5:40PM
1 Select "SETTING CLOCK"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "SETTING CLOCK". Then, press
SELECT button.
2 Select "MANUAL CLOCK SET"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "MANUAL CLOCK SET".
Then, press SELECT button.
3 Select the month
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired month appears. (Example:
"03" for March)
Then, press SELECT button.
4 Select the day
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired day appears. (Example: "01" for 1st)
Then, press SELECT button.
5 Select the year
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Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired year appears. (Example:
1996)
Then, press SELECT button.
6 Select the hour
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired hour appears. (Example: 5,
PM)
Then, press SELECT button.
7 Set the minute
Press CH or button repeatedly until the desired minute appears. (Example: 40)
8 Start the clock
Press MENU or SELECT button.
Although seconds are not displayed, they begin counting from 00 when you press
MENU or SELECT button. Use this feature to synchronize the clock with the correct time.
• This unit has a built in calendar up to the year 2010.
TO CHANGE CLOCK SETTING
If you want to change the clock,
1) Follow steps [1] and [3]
2) Select a digit you want to change using SELECT button or ADD/DELETE button.
3) Enter correct numbers using CH or button.
4) Press MENU button to start the clock.
HINT!
If there is no local PBS station in your area or on your cable system, in step 2 above, select "AUTO CLOCK" and press CH or button to show [OFF], then adjust clock manually.
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ON SCREEN DISPLAY
To check the Counter, Clock and Channel number on the TV screen, press SELECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the SELECT button on the remote control, the TV screen will change as follows:
When the Closed Caption mode is OFF:
• In the Counter mode, after 5 seconds, only the counter remains. To clear it, press
SELECT button.
• In the Clock mode, after 5 seconds, only the clock and the channel number remain.
To clear them, press SELECT button.
When the Closed Caption mode is ON:
• The On Screen Display will disappear after 5 seconds.
• This is true even if MUTE button is pressed, or PAUSE/STILL button is pressed while recording. However, the On Screen Display will appear for 5 seconds when
SELECT button is pressed.
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SPECIAL FEATURES
SPECIAL FEATURES
DEGAUSSING
Magnetism from nearby appliances might affect the color of the TV picture.
If this happens, move this unit away from the appliance. If the color is still not correct, disconnect power cord from AC outlet then reconnect it after 30 minutes.
AUTO REWIND-EJECT
• When the end of a tape is reached during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning, power off and tape ejects.
• This function is operative only when Repeat Play is set to the [OFF] position.
• The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording or One Touch Recording.
• When the tape is rewound to the preset memory position of the Counter Memory during Auto Rewind, the tape will stop, but the tape will not eject and TV/VCR will not turn off.
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TV OPERATION
TV OPERATION
WATCHING A TV PROGRAM
1 Turn on the TV/VCR
Press POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR.
2 Select the channel number
Press CHANNEL or button to select your desired channel number.
3 Adjust the volume
Press VOLUME or button to adjust the volume.
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TV OPERATION
GAME MODE
This function enables you to adjust the TV screen making it suitable for use with a
TV GAME.
Make sure...
You must use the remote control unit for the following steps:
1 Select "USER'S SET UP"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "USER'S SET UP".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Set "GAME MODE" to [ON]
Press CH or button repeatedly until [ON] appears.
3 Exit the Game mode
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR return to the TV mode.
TO CANCEL THE GAME MODE
Repeat step [1]. Then, step [2] to select [OFF]. Press MENU button repeatedly to return to TV mode.
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TV OPERATION
PICTURE CONTROL
The TV/VCR's picture controls - BRIGHT, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and
SHARPNESS - are preset to the factory specification. This is usually best, but if you need to make any further adjustments adjust picture controls for a natural looking image.
NOTES:
• Procedures must be followed within 5 seconds. Otherwise the Picture Control mode will be cancelled.
• When setting the Picture Control, the Game mode will automatically set to [OFF].
Make sure...
• You must use the remote control unit for the following steps:
1 Select "PICTURE CONTROL"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "PICTURE CONTROL".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Select item you want to adjust
Press SELECT button repeatedly until desired control is displayed.
Each time you press SELECT button, "BRIGHT", "CONTRAST", "COLOR",
"TINT" and "SHARPNESS" will appear on the TV screen in sequence.
3 Adjust the picture control
Press CH or button to adjust the picture control to your desired level.
CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM
You may view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program.
CAPTION mode: You may watch dramas, movies and news etc. while captioning the dialogues and the contents of news if you want by choosing the caption mode.
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TV OPERATION
TEXT mode: You may watch full screen text information if you want by choosing the text mode.
1/2: You may get these captions or text information by selecting either "1" or "2". "2", when used, will usually be for a second language.
NOTE:
Not all programs are broadcast with closed captions. Your television is designed to provide error free closed captions from high quality antenna, cable and VCR signals. Conversely, poor quality signals are likely to result in caption errors or no captions at all. Common signal conditions which may cause captions errors are listed below; a. Automobile ignition noise. b. Electric motor brush noise. c. Weak snowy picture. d. Multiplex signal reception displaying picture ghosts or airplane flutter. e. Playback of poorly recorded or worn VCR tapes. f. If the TV/VCR displays a black box on the TV screen, this means that the TV/VCR is set to the
TEXT mode. To clear screen, select [CAPTION1], [CAPTION2] or [OFF ].
Make sure...
• You must use the remote control unit for the following steps.
• Power must be turned on.
1 Select "CAPTION"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "CAPTION".
2 Select your desired caption menu
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired caption menu appears.
([CAPTION1], [CAPTION2], [TEXT1] or [TEXT2])
3 Exit the caption setting mode
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR returns to the TV mode.
TO CANCEL THE CLOSED CAPTION SYSTEM
Repeat steps [1] and [2], select [OFF] using CH or button. Press MENU button repeatedly to return to TV mode.
WHEN THE CLOSED CAPTION MODE IS ON
The On Screen Display will disappear after 5 seconds.
• This is true even if MUTE button is pressed, or PAUSE/STILL button is pressed while recording. However, On Screen Display will appear for 5 seconds when
SELECT button is pressed.
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NORMAL PLAYBACK
Make sure...
• Power must be turned on.
1 Insert a prerecorded tape
If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the TV/VCR will start playback automatically
2 To begin playback
Press PLAY button.
3 To stop playback
Press STOP button when playback is completed.
TRACKING ADJUSTMENT
• Tracking adjustment will be set automatically (Digital Tracking function-DTR) when you start playback.
NOTE: The following function is controlled only by the buttons on the VCR.
• When playing pre-recorded tapes or tapes recorded on units other than your own, noise lines (black and white streaks) may appear on the playback picture. If this occurs, you can adjust the tracking control manually by pressing CH or button until the streaks disappear. To return to the DTR function, stop the tape once and start playback again.
• You can reduce the noise lines by pressing CH or button in slow mode, too.
Slow tracking adjustment will not be set automatically.
Note: In Still mode, press SLOW button and press CH or button until the streaks disappear. To return to Still mode, press PAUSE/STILL button again.
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NORMAL PLAYBACK
PICTURE SEARCH
This feature is useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape. In this mode, the sound will be muted.
1) You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing F.FWD or REW button. (in the SP/LP/SLP modes)
2) Depress it again. The TV/VCR will now search in super high speed. (in the
LP/SLP modes)
3) For normal speed, simply press PLAY button.
CM SKIP
When you are watching a tape recorded TV program, you can skip a commercial range easily. Press CM SKIP button on the remote control. The TV/VCR will advance the tape for 30 seconds. If commercials will continue, press CM SKIP button again.
• Each additional press will increase the skip time by 30 seconds.
• It is up to 180 seconds (6 presses).
STILL PICTURE
You can view a still picture on the screen during playback (the Still mode). Press
PAUSE/STILL button during playback.
Press PLAY button to return to playback.
NOTE: If it is left in the Pause mode for more than five minutes, the TV/VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode.
SLOW MOTION
Press SLOW button to reduce the playback speed. The VCR mutes the sound during slow motion. You can control the speed by pressing F.FWD button (faster) or REW button (slower).
Press PLAY button to return to normal playback.
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK
Make sure...
• You must use the remote control for the following steps.
• Power must be turned on.
• Insert a prerecorded tape.
• Before playback, follow steps below.
RENTAL PLAYBACK
This function enables you to improve the picture quality when playing back worn cassettes such as those rented from a video shop.
1 Select "USER'S SET UP"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "USER'S SET UP".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Set "RENTAL" to [ON]
Press MENU button to point to "RENTAL".
Press CH or button repeatedly until [ON] appears.
3 Exit the Rental setting
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR returns to the TV mode.
4 Start playback
Press PLAY button to start playback. "RENTAL PLAY " appears.
• Once you select the Rental mode, it stays in effect even after you turn off the
TV/VCR.
TO CANCEL THE RENTAL MODE
Repeat steps [1]. Then, follow step [2] but select [OFF]. Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR returns to TV mode.
REPEAT PLAYBACK
The TV/VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to repeat a tape indefinitely without using the PLAY button. There are two selections for Auto Repeat Playback.
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SPECIAL PLAYBACK
ALL REPEAT: repeat playback from the beginning to the end of the tape.
BLANK REPEAT: repeat playback from the beginning to the blank part, which has no more than 10 seconds, of recorded information.
NOTE: No buttons except POWER and STOP buttons will work during Repeat
Playback. Always set the Repeat Playback to [OFF] when this function is not being used.
1 Select "USER'S SET UP"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "USER'S SET UP".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Select "ALL" or "BLANK"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to 'REPEAT PLAY".
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired selection [ALL] or [BLANK] appears.
3 Exit the Repeat Play setting
Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR returns to the TV mode.
4 Start Playback
Press PLAY button to start the Repeat Play. "REPEAT PLAY " appears.
• Once you select the Repeat Play mode, it stays in effect even after you turn off the
TV/VCR.
• If the Rental mode is set to [ON], the "RENTAL PLAY " display has priority.
TO CANCEL THE REPEAT PLAY MODE
Press STOP button to stop playback. Repeat steps [1], then follow step [2] but select
[OFF]. Press MENU button repeatedly until the TV/VCR returns to the TV mode.
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SEARCH
SEARCH
Make sure...
• You must use the remote control for the following steps.
• Power must be turned on.
• Insert a tape.
COUNTER MEMORY
This feature can be used to memorize a beginning point that you want to review. And you can search for it easily by rewinding or fast forwarding.
NOTE:
• If the All Repeat or Blank Repeat is set to [ON], the Counter Memory function does not work.
1 Stop a tape at your desired point
Rewind or fast forward the tape to the beginning point at which you want to review.
2 Reset the counter to 0:00:00
Pres COUNTER RESET button repeatedly.
3 Select the Counter Memory mode
Press COUNTER MEMORY button so that "MEMORY" appears on the TV/VCR screen.
4 Begin recording or playback
Press REC or PLAY button.
Press STOP button when recording or playback is completed.
5 To activate the Counter Memory
Press REW (or F.FWD) button. The tape will automatically stop when the counter returns to 0:00:00.
TO CANCEL THE COUNTER MEMORY
First press COUNTER MEMORY to display the counter on the TV/VCR screen.
Then press COUNTER MEMORY continuously until "COUNT" appears.
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SEARCH
TIME SEARCH
The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape to your desired position from any position by entering the exact amount of playback time of the part you want to skip.
NOTES:
• Time Search is set up to 9 hours 50 minutes (9:50) by 10 minutes at a time.
• This function is not operative in recording mode.
• Counter Memory function is not operative in this mode.
• This function is not operative when a cassette tape is not inserted in the TV/VCR.
In the example below: To watch a program after 2 hours, 50 minutes from the present position, in either direction.
1 Select "TIME SEARCH" mode
Press TIME SEARCH button
OR
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "TIME SEARCH".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Enter your desired time
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired time appears. (Example:
"2:50" for 2 hours 50 minutes)
3 Begin Time Search
Press REW or F.FWD button. The tape will move to the specified point.
The time counts down as the searching progresses. When 0:00 is reached, the tape will start playback automatically.
TO CANCEL THE TIME SEARCH
• While setting: Press MENU button.
• While the Time Search is in progress: Press STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR or the remote control. This will delete the selected time.
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SEARCH
INDEX SEARCH
This feature provides a method of indexing the starting point. And you can easily search the index mark in either fast forward or rewind direction.
NOTES:
• The index mark will be made automatically when the REC button is pressed. It will also be marked at the starting point of Timer recording and OTR.
• The index mark is not recorded if the PAUSE/STILL button is pressed and released during recording.
• The time gap between making the index marks on the tape should be greater than 1 minute for SP recording, 2 minutes for LP recording and 3 minutes for SLP recording.
• Index marks cannot be made if the erase-protection tab on the cassette has been removed.
• Index search can be set up to 20.
• This function is not operative in recording mode.
• Counter Memory function is not operative in this mode.
• You must use the remote control for this procedure.
Make sure...
• Power must be turned on.
• Insert a tape.
In the example below: You are watching fourth program (program number 4) and want to fast forward to seventh program (program number 7). You must skip three programs.
1 Select "INDEX SEARCH" mode
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "INDEX SEARCH".
Then, press SELECT button.
2 Enter your desired number of program that you want to skip
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SEARCH
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired number of program that you want to skip is appeared. (Example: To skip three programs)
3 Begin Index Search
Press REW or F.FWD button. The TV/VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding then goes into the Play mode at the beginning of desired program.
NOTE: Every time an index signal is skipped, the number in the program indicator decreases by one.
4 After Index Search
When the preset program is reached, normal playback will start.
TO CANCEL THE INDEX SEARCH
• While setting: Press MENU button.
• While the Index Search is in progress: Press STOP/EJECT button on the
TV/VCR or the remote control. This will end the Index Search.
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RECORDING
RECORDING
Make sure...
• Power must be turned on.
• Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.)
• You must select the recording mode in STEREO, SAP or MONO when you record a broadcast. Refer to "TO SELECT STEREO, SAP OR MONO MODE" on page 13.
NORMAL RECORDING
You can only watch the same TV program that is being recorded.
1 Select the channel to be recorded
Press number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL or button.
2 Select the tape speed
Press SPEED button to select the desired tape speed (SP/LP/SLP).
3 Begin recording
Press REC button. The REC indicator flashes.
4 Stop recording
Press STOP button when recording is completed.
SKIPPING SOME MATERIALS DURING RECORDING
Press PAUSE/STILL button to temporarily stop recording. The REC indicator blinks.
Press PAUSE/STILL or REC button to resume recording.
NOTES:
• To prevent tape damage, after five minutes, the TV/VCR will automatically return to the
Recording mode.
• When in the Pause/Still mode, a display showing 5 " n
" n
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RECORDING time available.
• If "CAPTION1", "CAPTION2", "TEXT1" or "TEXT2" is selected, the On Screen Display will appear for 5 seconds, then disappear.
If you want to check the remaining pause time available using the On Screen Display, press SELECT button. The On Screen Display will appear for 5 seconds.
OTR (One Touch Recording)
This function enables you to set a recording length simply by pressing the REC/OTR button on the TV/VCR.
Make sure...
• Power must be turned on.
• Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.)
NOTE: This function cannot be done by the remote control.
1 Select the channel to be recorded
Press number buttons on the remote control or the CH or button.
2 Begin OTR
Press REC/OTR button on the TV/VCR as many times as needed. The recording length will be determined by the number of times you press REC/OTR button.
Each additional push will increase the recording time by 30 minutes. It is set up to 8 hours.
HINTS:
• Recording starts immediately when the REC/OTR button is pressed.
• When REC/OTR button is pressed 18 times, the TV/VCR will switch to the Normal
Recording mode.
• To stop the OTR operation, press STOP button on the TV/VCR or on the remote control.
• To show the remaining time, press SELECT button repeatedly until "OTR" appears on the TV screen.
• Recording stops when 0:00:00 is reached.
• Please note that in the SLP mode maximum recording time, assuming the tape is started at the beginning, is 8 hours using T-160 (or 6 hours using T-120).
• If the tape runs out before the end time, the TV/VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and the TV/VCR power will be turned off.
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RECORDING
COPYING A VIDEO CASSETTE (Requires another VCR)
Connect your TV/VCR and a Source (Playing) VCR using the following diagram.
1) Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the Source (Playing) VCR.
2) Insert a blank video cassette, or one you want to record over, into the TV/VCR's cassette compartment.
3) Press SPEED button to select the desired recording speed (SP, LP or SLP).
4) Press CHANNEL or button repeatedly so that "AUX" appears on the screen.
5) Begin playback of the tape in the Source (Playing) VCR.
6) Press REC button on the TV/VCR.
NOTE:
• For best results during dubbing, use the TV/VCR's front panel controls whenever possible. The remote control might affect the Source (Playing) VCR's playback operation.
• When you connect the monaural TV/VCR (another source) to this TV/VCR, connect the Audio output to the AUDIO IN L jack of this VCR. The audio signal will be recorded in both L and R channel equally.
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TIMER
TIMER
AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING
You may set the TV/VCR to record while you are away. You can set 8 programs to record on a specific day, daily or weekly within a 1 year period.
In the example below, the timer is being set to record:
SETTING TIME: from 7:30PM to 8:50PM
NOTE: You must use the remote control for this procedure.
Make sure...
• Be sure the clock is set to the correct time and date before setting the timer.
• Power must be turned on to set automatic timer recording.
• Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.)
• Preset the tuner.
Avoid over lap of programs...
There is a case that a program will not be performed, when programs overlap;
• The program with the earliest start time has priority.
• When the earliest program has finished and the programs which should start still overlap, the recording will start in the order of the program number.
• If you programmed as the illustration, the timer recording would be carried out as follows (shaded part is the recording period):
9:00AM - 10:00AM for PROGRAM 2
10:00AM - for PROGRAM 1
1 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING"
Press MENU button to point to "TIMER PROGRAMMING".
Press SELECT button.
• If you did not set the clock, "MANUAL CLOCK SET" appears. If so, follow page
17 to set the clock and repeat from step [3].
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TIMER
2 Select your desired program number (1 ~ 8)
The program number which is not set up flashes.
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired program number appears.
(Example: 4)
Press SELECT button.
3 Select once, every day or weekly recording
For once recording:
Press CH (up) button repeatedly until your desired date appears. (Example:
"05/06" for May 6th) Press SELECT button.
For every day recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every day. (Example: Monday through Sunday)
Press CH (down) button repeatedly until "EVERY DAY" appears. Press SELECT button.
For weekly recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week. (Example: every Monday on channel 7 at 5:00PM)
Press CH (down) button repeatedly until "EVERY" and your desired day of the week appears together. Press SELECT button.
4 Set start hour
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired hour appears. (Example: "7,
PM" for 7:30PM)
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TIMER
Press SELECT button.
5 Set start minute
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired minute appears. (Example:
"30" for 7:3 0PM)
Press SELECT button.
6 Set end hour
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired hour appears. (Example: "8,
PM" for 8:50PM)
Press SELECT button.
7 Set end minute
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired minute appears. (Example:
"50" for 8:50PM)
Press SELECT button.
8 Set the channel number
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired channel number appears.
(Example: CH61)
Press SELECT button.
9 Set the tape speed
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired tape speed appears.
(Example: LP)
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TIMER
10 Exit the program mode
Press SELECT button. Program 4 is now completed.
To set another program, repeat steps [1] to [10].
11 Set the timer
Press POWER button to set automatic timer recording.
The REC indicator lights up.
• You must turn off the TV/VCR to activate automatic timer recording.
If power is not turned off and you continue watching TV, "TIMER REC STANDBY" starts flashing on the TV screen 2 minutes before the programmed start time.
TO CORRECT A PROGRAM
• While setting a program; press ADD/DELETE button to go back one step, and enter correct numbers using CH or button.
• After setting a program;
1) Press POWER button.
2) Repeat steps [1] - [2].
3) Press SELECT button repeatedly (or press ADD/DELETE button to go back one step) until a digit you want to correct flashes, then make changes
4) Repeat steps [10] and [11].
TO CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING
• While setting or after setting a program;
1) Press POWER button.
2) Repeat steps [1] ~ [2] and select a program number you want to cancel.
3) Press ADD/DELETE button.
4) Press MENU button to return to the TV mode.
• While recording is in progress;
1) Press POWER button.
2) Press STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR.
If you press POWER button to turn off before the end time, timer recording will continued. Repeat steps [1] ~ [2], select a program number you want to cancel and press ADD/DELETE button. Press MENU button to return to the TV mode.
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TIMER
VCR PLUS+ (SETTING USER CHANNELS)
You will notice that some stations have guide and local channel numbers that are the same, and other stations have channel numbers that do not match. In case where the channel number DO NOT match, it is necessary for you to memorize user channels to guide channels according to the steps below.
NOTE: You must use the remote control for this procedure.
Make sure...
• Power must be turned on to set user channels.
• Preset the tuner.
1 Select "CHANNEL SET UP"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "CHANNEL SET UP".
Press SELECT button.
2 Select "GUIDE CH"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "GUIDE CH".
Press SELECT button.
3 Select a guide channel number (GUIDE) that you are programming a user channel number
Press SELECT button to forward to the next or press ADD/DELETE button to go back one step. (Example: guide channel 05)
• If a guide channel you wish to program is not on the TV screen, press SELECT button repeatedly to change the displayed page.
4 Select a user channel number (USER)
Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired user channel number appears.
(Example: user channel 26)
To set another, repeat steps [3] and [4].
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5 Exit the guide channel set up mode
Press MENU button.
TO CORRECT CHANNEL NUMBERS
• While setting a user channel number; press CH or button to select correct numbers.
• After setting a user channel number;
1) Follow steps [1] and [2].
2) Select a guide channel number using SELECT or ADD/DELETE button.
3) Select correct user channel numbers using CH or button.
4) Press MENU button to return to the TV mode.
TO CLEAR CHANNEL NUMBERS
1) Follow steps [1] and [2].
2) Select a guide channel number using SELECT or ADD/DELETE button.
3) Press CH or button so that "- -" appears.
4) Press MENU button to return to the TV mode.
TO CHECK GUIDE CHANNEL SET UP
1) Follow steps [1] and [2].
2) "GUIDE CH SET UP" list appears on the TV screen.
If the channel you wish to check is not on the TV screen, press SELECT or
ADD/DELETE button repeatedly to change the displayed page.
3) Press MENU button to return to the TV mode.
VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDING
You can program the timer using the VCR Plus numbers that are printed in most newspaper TV listings and TV guide. You can set 8 programs to record within a 1 year period.
NOTE: You must use the remote control for this procedure.
Make sure...
• Be sure the clock is set to the correct time and date before setting the VCR plus+ timer.
• Power must be turned on to set VCR plus+ timer recording.
• Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording.)
Avoid over lap of programs...
There is a case that a program will not be performed. When programs overlap;
• The program with the earliest start time has priority.
• When the earliest program has finished and the programs which should start still overlap, the recording will start in the order of the program number.
• If you programmed as the illustration, the timer recording would be carried out as follows (shaded part is the recording period):
9:00AM - 10:00AM for PROGRAM 2
10:00AM - for PROGRAM 1
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1 Select VCR plus+ mode
Press VCR PLUS+ button.
• When timer recordings have already been filled, "PROGRAM 12345678" appears.
In this case, you must cancel or change program(s) as necessary.
1) Press CH or button repeatedly until your target program number appears.
2) Press ADD/DELETE button.
3) Press MENU button to return to the TV mode.
• If you did not set the clock, "MANUAL CLOCK SET" appears. If so, follow page
15 to set the clock and repeat from step [3].
2 Set VCR plus+ code
Press number buttons to set a VCR plus+ code of the program you want to record.
Press VCR PLUS+ button.
NOTE: If the code is not available, it will be cleared automatically. Enter correct code again.
3 Select once, every day or every week recording
VCR plus+ timer recording is memorized to the lowest program number which is empty.
For recording on the day:
The date for the VCR plus+ code appears on the "DATE" line. Press SELECT button.
For every day recording: To record the TV program every day.
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Press CH (down) button repeatedly until "EVERY DAY" appears on the "DATE" line. Press SELECT button.
For weekly recording: To record the TV program every week.
Press CH (down) button repeatedly until "EVERY" and your desired day of the week appears together. Press SELECT button.
NOTE: To confirm or change the VCR plus+ code, press VCR PLUS+ button. You can return to step [2].
4 Set the tape speed
Press CH (up) button until your desired tape speed appears. (Example: LP)
• You cannot use the TAPE SPEED button.
5 Exit the VCR plus+ mode
Press MENU or SELECT button.
To set another program, repeat steps [1] to [5].
6 Set the timer
Press POWER button to set VCR plus+ timer recording. The REC indicator lights up.
• You must turn off the TV/VCR to activate VCR plus+ timer recording.
If power is not turned off and you continue watching TV, "TIMER REC STANDBY" starts flashing on the TV screen 2 minutes before the programmed start time.
TO CANCEL VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDING
• While setting a program; press MENU button to return to the TV mode.
• After setting a program;
1) Press POWER button.
2) Press MENU button to point to "TIMER PROGRAMMING".
3) Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired program number appears.
4) Press ADD/DELETE button.
5) Press MENU button to return to the TV mode.
• While recording is in progress;
1) Press POWER button.
2) Press STOP/EJECT button on the TV/VCR.
If you press POWER button to turn off before the end time, timer recording will continued.
Refer to "After setting a program;" above to cancel it.
CHECKING START/END TIME OF AUTOMATIC TIMER AND
VCR PLUS+ TIMER RECORDINGS
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1) Press POWER button so that the REC indicator goes off.
2) Press MENU button to point to "TIMER PROGRAMMING".
3) Press SELECT button.
4) Select a program number you want to check using CH or button. The details of selected program appears on the TV screen.
5) Press MENU button. The TV screen returns to the TV mode.
HINTS FOR AUTOMATIC TIMER AND VCR PLUS TIMER
RECORDINGS
• Make sure the channel you want to record is properly set in advance.
• It is not necessary to press REC button for timer recording.
• Recording begins automatically at the set of the Start time.
• If you are recording using a Timer mode, you may not operate the unit manually.
• The erase-prevention tab on the cassette must be in place (or you must put tape over the hole).
• If the erase protection tab is removed, the cassette will be ejected when the POWER button is pressed to off.
• If the tape runs out before the end time, the TV/VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, and the tape will be ejected.
AUTO RETURN
With this feature, after timer recording has finished, the beginning of the recorded program(s) can be located automatically.
1 Select "USER'S SET UP"
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "USER'S SET UP".
Press SELECT button.
2 Set "AUTO RETURN" to [ON]
Press MENU button repeatedly to point to "AUTO RETURN".
Press CH or button repeatedly until [ON] appears.
3 Exit the auto return mode
Press MENU button repeatedly to return to the TV mode.
4 Auto Return will begin
When all the timer recordings are completed, the TV/VCR will rewind to the beginning of the recorded program(s).
NOTES:
• If you press POWER button during rewinding a tape, the Auto Return will be stopped.
• The Counter Memory function does not operate in this mode.
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5 Watch the recorded program
Press POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR and press PLAY button.
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SLEEP TIMER
The Sleep Timer function makes the TV/VCR turn off without using the POWER button after a desired time period.
Press SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly until your desired sleep time appears.
Each additional push will increase the on time by 30 minutes. It is set up to 120 minutes.
TO CANCEL THE SLEEP TIMER
Press SLEEP button repeatedly until "SLEEP 0 MINUTE" appears.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your TV/VCR, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem.
ACTION
No power. • AC Power cord is not connected. active
• POWER button is set to OFF.
No picture and sound. • TV/VCR is not plugged into an
active AC outlet.
• Connect AC power cord to AC outlet.
• Set the POWER button to ON.
• Plug power cord into an
AC outlet.
• Antenna is not connected. • Check antenna
connection.
• No channel in memory. • Program tuner's
No picture or poor • Direction or condition of antenna is picture on TV/VCR. not adequate. memory.
• Adjust direction or replace antenna.
• Picture control is not adequate.
No sound or poor • Volume control on remote control sound.
• Adjust picture controls.
• Adjust volume control unit or main unit is in minimum position on remote control unit or set.
• Press MUTE button.
unit is in the ON position.
• MUTE button on the remote control
Timer recording is • The timer recording is set incorrectly. not possible. • The timer recording is not set to ON.
• Set the timer recording correctly.
• Set the timer recording to ON.
Cannot go into
Record mode.
• The erase-prevention tab on cassette
is missing.
Playback picture is • The TRACKING control is not set partially correctly.
Noise in picture on • Video heads are dirty.
• Place transparent tape over missing erase- prevention tab.
• Adjust TRACKING picture.
• Head cleaning is
No operation by • No power to TV/VCR. • Make sure the AC cord
Control. outlet.
• • infrared Remote
Control.
CLOSED CAPTION
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE REMEDY
My TV/VCR is showing You are watching a live broadcast and spelling errors captions that are misspelled made by the closed captioning production company may pass through uncorrected. A prerecorded program will not show any misspelled words because of the normal time available for editing the captions.
My TV/VCR will not show Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the the text in its entirety or there actual dialogue are common for live broadcasts. Most is
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE a delay of what is being said. captioning production companies can display a dialogue to a maximum of 220 words per minute. If a dialogue exceeds that rate, selective editing is used to insure that the captions remain up-to-date with the current TV
My captions are scrambled Interference caused by building, power lines, with white boxes on the TV thunderstorms, etc. may cause scrambled or incomplete
My program guide listed a Broadcasters may at times use a time compression
TV show as being closed process to speed up the actual program so that captioned but none of the additional advertising time can be given. Since captions were displayed. the decoder cannot read the compressed information,
My prerecorded video tape The video tape was either an illegal copy or the tape does not show any duplicating company accidentally left out the captioning signals during the copy process. captions.
The tape box mentions it being closed captioned.
My TV screen shows a black You are in the TEXT mode. Select CAPTION mode or box on certain channels. CAPTION [OFF].
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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
CABINET CLEANING
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the TV/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 TV/VCR.
Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.
HEAD CLEANING
• Picture playback may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. This does not mean that the recorded program has been erased. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of tape playback, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. In this case, video head cleaning requires highly technical attention, therefore consult the nearest Authorized Service Center.
Clean heads only when problems occur.
SERVICING
• Should your TV/VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to the nearest Authorized Service Center for servicing.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Format: VHS
Television System: NTSC-M
Record/Playback System: Video: 4 heads
Tape Speed: 33.40mm/sec (SP), 16.67mm/sec (LP), 11.12mm/sec
(SLP)
RF Input:
Tuner:
UHF/VHF 75 ohm
181 channel tuning ability *(125 cable channels)
Power Consumption:
Cabinet Size:
Accessories:
95 W nominal
19-29/65" (W) x 19-21/32" (H) x 18-1/32" (D)
49.4cm (W) x 49.95cm (H) x 45.8cm (D)
1 remote control unit (Part No. UREMT36HD009)
1 warranty card (Part No. 0EMN01146)
1 user's card (Part No. 0EMN01170)
* Check your cable company's compatibility requirements.
For information about how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-
800-448-2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental
United States. For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi
Regional office.
• Design and specifications subject to change without notice.
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CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS
CABLE CHANNEL DESIGNATIONS
If you subscribe to cable TV, the channels are displayed as 1-125. Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter-number combinations. Please check with your local cable company. The following is a chart of common channel designations.
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