Hitachi VT-FX631A-VT-FX632A manual

HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT-FX631A-VT-FX632A Owner's manual This instruction manual includes instructions on the use of both VT-FX631A and VT-FX632A. Using these quality features: • Common for VT-FX631A and VT-FX632A • The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode* [...]

TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY .................................................................................................................. 3 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................... 4 CUSTOMER CONTROLS ........................................................[...]

SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS ............................................................................................. 32 USING THE "SUPER INDEX" FEATURE................................................................................. 36 VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ........................................................................[...]

INSERT. Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment "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[...]

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. 8 Ventilation -- Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings m[...]

16 Lightning -- For added protection for this video product 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 video product due to lightning and power-line surges. SERVICE 17 Servicing -- Do not attem[...]

VCR Front Panel Controls VCR Display Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 POWER button Infrared receiver Cassette compartment STOP/EJECT button PLAY button F.FWD button REW button REC/IRT button CHANNEL (channel up/down)! TRACKING buttons MCR Display AM/PM indicators Time, Tape counter, Tape remaining or VCR mode indicator PLAY - play[...]

_.ccessories supplied Check and indentify the accessories supplied. If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer. Cable for connecting this VCR to a TV Batteries for remote control handset (R6) VCR Rear Panel 1._.9.9 2._0 2"1 2._22 2._33 24 AUDIO IN L T R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT. - si,qnal input OUT TO TV - si,qnal to TV V[...]

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 VCR, TV, CATV - Device buttons let you set the remote to control one of the three devices. VCR/TV mode select button CH (channel up!down) button PAUSE button F.FWD button - fast forward or search PLAY button - playback SUPER INDEX - to use the SUPER INDEX function Number buttons AVX button - select L The remote control re[...]

3 Replace the lid. 1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR's infrared receiver. Infrared Receiver Note: yo u Cannot operate the VCR if there is an obstacle (for exarnp!el coffee table, sofa, etc) between the VCR and remote contro. 2 Point the remote control at the VCR's infrared receiver and press the required [...]

• To get the best quality picture record at standard recording speed (SP) • This VCR does not record at the LP speed, but it can play cassette that were recorded at the LP speed. • Safety tabs prevent erasure The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted. The VCR won't record on a tape [...]

YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE TV CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hoo<-J_ A I,,Jstra;,on TABLE A SeleG_ and Wat_ _a_nels using TV Select and Wat¢h Chsnnels u_ng VCR R_ord and Watch the Seine Chanr_L _rd On_ Ch=n_ei Se|_ Chsn_ to Wa_ 30f4 3or4 Sel_ Ctr_n_l to W_:h W_h Playb_k of a Tape 3 o_[...]

OFF YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup C IHus_ration TAgL_ C 3ot4 Switch the RF Channel When the VCR ,s on i:s video signal can come into your TV on e,mer channe_ 3 or channe_ 4 You need _o select :he appropr,a:e channel. • When the power is :Jmed on press th[...]

(channel 4) in _ne VCR's d,splay D,splay _he channel wh,cn ,s no_ Jsed by a cor_r_ercia_ channel ,n your area. YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D IHus_ration AMX cr VI_EO _;o_ Ci_nae_ to R_.o_ Se_,_ Ch_c_nel ' OFF Wa_ Pt_b_ _ • Tape AU× e[...]

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 a/terantes between RFCH-03 (channel 3) and RFCH-[...]

YOU CAN_. - WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER TO RECORD ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX, BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL, Hookup G Illustration Ymt']l need to set the clock when first hooking xtp ymtr VCR, and any [...]

goes out t'or move [han I hmtr, W_en you first phzg ]_ the VCR or after a power outage, [he clock display _i]] read "--:--', Methods for setting the clock installed with these VCR's For VT-FX632A use method A or B. For VT-FX631A use method B. Automatic mode See pages 17-19. ]he following is the method for setting the clock with [...]

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 wi]] 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 wi]] be set to English,[...]

4 Make sure that item t is highlighted "CLOCK SET <AUTO>". - If "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>" is highlighted, press the (1) button to switch it to "CLOCK < >" SET AUTO . i5 Press the (2) button. This screen appears to show that the clock is being set. - It may take about five minutes. - Since the VCR is search[...]

1 Press the GUIDE button, The main on-screen menu wi//appear on the TV screen. Remote Control Illustration 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu, Make sure that item 1 is highlighted "CLOCK SET <AUTO>". 3 Press the (3) button to select your local time zone, Each time (3) is pressed, the option for "S[...]

5 Press the (2) button to set the time. This screen appears to show that the clock is being set. 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 (8) button for French or the[...]

VT-FX632A ONLY 3 Press the (1) button to select "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>". When "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>" is selected. "SET TIME ZONE" (item 3) and "SET DST" (item 4) are not displayed. VT-FX632A ONLY 4 Press the (2) button to bring up the clock set menu. • The white dash "-, appea_ fo r the ite m to[...]

7 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month, then the day then the year. • For dates with only one number (1-9) press the (0) button first, then the date. For example, if today is July 8 "1997, press (0)(7)(0)(8)(9)(7). The correct day of the week will appear by itself. 8 Press the GUIDE button. The VCR clock is now set, an[...]

2 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 "iV to AUX or VIDEO. 3 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. Remote Control Illustration. 4 Press the (4) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation. 5 Press the (1) button to select the[...]

7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing. • When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH (channel) button (or numbered buttons) to check the channels . you can receive. When your VCR is receiving a channel caption signal that is transmitted by a local broadcasting station together with a TV program, a station identifier is d [...]

1 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu w_ll appear on the TV screen. 2 Press the (4) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation. Remote Control Illustration. 3 Press the (3) button to select "ADD/ERASE CHANNEL". 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. 5 Press the STOP button to [...]

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 im "__ _ _, 2 Press the GUIDE button. The mare on-screen menu w_llappear on the TV screen 3 Press the (2) button to select "VCR SETUP". Remote Control Illustration 4 Press the (1) button to select AUT[...]

5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting. The following setup allows the VCR channel to automatically switch to the cable box output channel during delayed recording. 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 "iV to AUX or VIDEO. 2 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-[...]

5 Press the (5) button to select "CABLE BOX SETUP" menu. 6 Press the (1) button to answer ,'YES,! to the question "is A CABLE BOX BEING USED?" =1" II • If you select "YES", you need not operate 'VCR PLUS SETUP ( see page 48). During delayed recording, the VCR channel will automatically switch to the ca[...]

Remote Control Illustration. 9 Press the GUIDE button to end this setting. he cable box output channel has now been set. However, the VCR does not control your cable box. Turn n the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled begin. N Ote_ !f y_ _ m a_ e am ista_e w h e n e _terin g d!gits i P_eS[...]

Remote Control Illustration. 4 Press the STOP button to end playback. When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop automatically and automatically rewind the tape. • If you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding, the power will not shut off until the tape has been completely rewound. You may also rewind the t[...]

Press the REW or F.FWD button, then press it again. To stop the tape, press the STOP button. Remote Control Illustration. Auto Tracking Pressing the 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 re[...]

The picture will "freeze". You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen. This is normal. • To resume play, press the PLAY button or PAUSE button again. If you press the DISP button when viewing a video cassette, the display, as shown, appears for several seconds so you can see the functions of the number buttons on the rem[...]

Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button. Remote Control Illustration. 2 Press the SLOW button to slow the playback speed. 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Press the STOP button to stop the tape. Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through t[...]

During play: Press the REW button to search in reverse. Press the F.FWD button to search ahead. • Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. Press REW or F.FWD and hold it; you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it. • Press PLAY and REW, then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed. ?[...]

4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting. • What is SUPER INDEX SUPER INDEX allows you to quickly search for a program or a scene you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape, with the following four functions: • INDEX SEARCH: You can locate the beginning of a recorded program, using the INDEX feature*. • Ea[...]

• Locating the beginning of a blank section (BLANK SEARCH) This function searches for a non-recorded section of remaining tape, or unused tape, and stops the tape when it locates such a section. OTESi BLANK SEAl{OH cannot be opiated w i_ a:cassettewithouta: safe_ tabL: i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii-lilS e_!!o_ _i_ he_i_i_ !Y!iSI0U _diih_ S ii_ii _e _i_iiii[...]

When the beginning of blank is located, the STOP screen will appear for five seconds and the tape will stop • The tape remaining time appears in the VCR display. • Switching rewind or fast forward to visual search (EASY VIEW) Hold down the (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button during rewind (or fast forward), and the mode will switch to visual search, so th[...]

Remote Control Illustration. = Switching between the clock, time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISP while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display. Press the DISP button to see the clock. Remote Control Illustration. Press the DISP button a second time to s[...]

1 Press the DISP button two or three times. The counter will appear in the VCR's display. Remote Control Illustration. 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape. 3 At the point that you want to go back to, press the CLEAR button. This resets the counter to 0:00:00. 4 ]_:ess the STOP button when you are done l_eording o1: playing back the tape. [...]

• Before you record The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual. Copyright infringement warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this matedal. In certain circumstances, copyright l[...]

Remote Control Illustration. 4 Press the CH (_/Y) button or the number buttons to select the channel you want to record. for the longest recording time on a single tape). Example: Select channel 8. • 100lENT and (2) and (4) for the channel 124. Remote Control Illustration. 5 Press the REC button on the remote control or the REC/IRT button on the [...]

iii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • To watch one program while recording another 1 Once you have set the VCR for recording, press the VCRiTV button. The VCR indicator disappears. Now, you will be viewing through your TV only. 2 Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote, if it's programmed to control your TV (see page 54). Remo[...]

3 Press the PAUSE button to continue recording. Automatic Indexing Your VCR will automatically create an invisible "INDEX" mark every time you press the REC button while recording. During playback, the Index Search feature will let you move through a tape that has several recordings on it by searching for the "INDEX" mark. See P[...]

4 Press the (5) button to set the STEREO/MONO option to "STEREO". 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting. 6 Follow the Step 1 through 6 on "Basic Recording Steps" on pages 39 and 40. • Stereo vs. mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation, your VCR records in stereo any station that broadc[...]

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 [...]

Delayed Recording Steps You set up the delayed recording using the on-screen Easy Guide System. 1 Insert blank or erasable tape. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. • If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically and timed record won't operate. 2 Turn on the TV and [...]

DAILY Records 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. EXAMPLE: Set the VCR to record "one time", a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 6:30 PM on 7/10/98, at the EP recording speed. 4 Press the (1) button to bring up the screen for[...]

Remote Control Illustration. 7 Press the (2) button for PM. 8 Enter the end time by pressing (0), (6), (3) and (0) for 6:30. The VCR automatically selects PM for you. 9 Enter the recording date by pressing (0), (7), (1) and (0) for 7/10/98. Remote Control Illustration. 10 Press the TAPE SPEED button to select the recording speed EP. 49[...]

11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory. 12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR. The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed. When you have set up all the timed recordings you want: • Don't forget to load a vi[...]

• About the VCR Plus+ system This handy feature makes timed recording a snap. You don't need to enter the specific channel, date, time or duration of a program. All you enter is its PlusCode programming number - a number of up to eight digits. This special code is easy to find in your favodte TV program guide or daily newspaper. Here's [...]

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3 Press the (4) button to select CHANNEL PRESET. Note: If you have set up the cable box, the follo_4ng opera_ion is not necessa12_. 4 Press the (4) button to select VCR PLUS+ SETUP. A small arrow points to a blank "--" in the CHANNEL column. 5 Press the CH (i/Y) button to move up and down through the channel list until you reach VCR Plus+[...]

8 Press the GUIDE button to end the setup procedure. You are ready to begin delayed recording with the VCR pluls+ system. Remote Control Illustration. • Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program (by using TV screen) 1 Insert a blank or erasable tape. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. • When a ca[...]

4 Press the PROGRAM 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, Monday throught Friday. WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week. 5 Press the number buttons (1), (2) or [...]

play) or EP (extended play). The 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 26), the cable box output channel will appear in the Ch column 7 Review the screen to be su[...]

Using the VCR Plus+ system to record a program (by using the VCWs display) You can use the VCR Plus+ system to program the timer, observing the VCR's display, without turning on the power to the VCR and TV. Remote Control Illustration 1 Insert a blank or eraseable tape. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the disp[...]

4 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number of the program you want to record. CO rrect on e 5 Press the number buttons to enter the PlusCode number in the VCR's memory. The start time and channel will appear. Check the details of the program. • If you have installed a cable box (see page 26), the cable box output channel will ap[...]

Important: Your timed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR. Caution 0f VCRPI Aft e re nt eri n g aP!u s c 0 den um be _iCh e C k th e i n f0 _ma_ i o n displayed wi_ h the_!P R OG RAM REVI E W'_ff h _ _ei_ (a re)_ h Y ____ S s_ p _0 g _am(s)i p!e _se c_n c e!o _ _0 _re_t !t(t h _m) i P!_as_ r ere _0 Page5 3i &a[...]

4 Press the GUIDE button to end. The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled. 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV. 3 Press and hold the "TV" button. Remote Control Illustration. 4 Press the remote button corresponding to your TV brand as shown in the set-up chart. The TV[...]

Hitachi 1 Gold star 1 6 Panasonic 1 CH Zenith 2 Toshiba 7 Miteubishi CH Sony 3 Gold star 2 8 JVC 100lENT Magnavox 4 Panasonie 2 9 Sharp 1 VOL (UP) Sanyo 5 RCA 0 Sharp 2 AVX • Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the "TV" button on remote control. Remote Control Illustration. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV. 3 Press butto[...]

3. Press and hold the "CATV" button. 4 Press the number button corresponding to your cable box a shown in the set-up chart. The cable box channel will change to confirm that the remote control has been set Jerrold 1 1 Zenith 5 Jerrold 2 2 Scientific 6 Atlanta Jerrold 3 3 Pioneer 7 Hamlin 4 Philips 8 Notei !f your cable bbx iS nbt listed o[...]

• Hookup When your VCR is connected to a stereo system, you can: • Make high quality "audio only" recordings for up to 6 hours (on a T-120 video cassette tape). • Receive quality stereo sound from your VCR through your stereo system. • Use the VCR as an extra audio tape deck for dubbing. Hook-up Illustration. • To record from st[...]

• Hook-up You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette ............. tapes: ..................................................................................................................................................... he backof the VCR * It is not necassary to connect the S-VIDEO jack Camcorder Hook-up [...]

3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder. You will see the camcorder tape being played on the TV. 4 When you see the part of the Camcorder tape you wish to copy, press the PAUSE button again to release pause and start copying the camcorder tape. • Press the STOP button to finish recording. • Hookup If you have two VCRs, you may use one VCR to r[...]

3 Press 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. • Problem guide No power Remote control doesn't work Won't record W[...]

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 • Check antenna or cable connections. -I'V viewing Clock shows --:-- • Power has been interrupted - reset the c[...]

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Type: Power Input: Power Consumption: Cabinet Size: Weight: Storage Temperature: Operating Temperature: Accessories: Auto programming frequency synthesis AC 120V 60 Hz 20W nominal 14-15/16" (W) x 3-11/16" (H) x 10-13/16" (D) 36.0 cm ON) x 9.3 cm (H) x 27.6 cm (D) 7.7 Ibs. (3.6 kg) -4°F to 131°F 41°F to 104°F 1 coaxial cable (Part[...]