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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VT-MX4430A
HITACHI
Video Deck
VT-MX4430A
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
Using these quality features:
Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System
Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish
Infrared remote control
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................................ 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS............................................................................................................. 4 PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 8 LOCATION ......................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TO SKIP TO THE BEGINNING OF NEXT PROGRAM................................................................ 37 TO VIEW AT NORMAL SPEED....................................................................................................... 37 TIME SEARCH.................................................................................................................................... 38 RECORDING....................................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF 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. The caution marking is located on the rear of the cabinet. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. This symbol indicates that there are im
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PORTABLE CART WARNING (Symbol provided by RETAC) 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 openings 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 u
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TABLE OF CONTENTS service personnel. 19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this video product 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 video product. c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those
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TABLE OF CONTENTS d. If the video product 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 video product to its normal operation. e. If the video product has been dropped or damaged in any way. f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performa
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PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of your VCR, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. Avoid dusty or humid places. Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes on the sides of the VCR. Install unit in a horizontal position. Avoid locations subject to strong v
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PRECAUTIONS owners. WARNING: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert plug. 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. Serial numbers are not kept on file. Date of Purchase Dealer Purchase from Dealer Address
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FEATURES FEATURES Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System- Rotary 4-heads to ensure excellent picture quality and special effects playback. • Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish • Infrared remote control • Real time tape counter- This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. (Does not work in blank areas of the tape) • 181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call- (A converter may be neces
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FEATURES A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. Batteries should never be thrown away or incinerated but disposed of in accordance with your local regulations concerning chemical wastes. 11
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION This 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 of the tape and your VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature
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VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE INFORMATION 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 tape. 13
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS NOTE: We do not recommend the use f universal remote controls. Not all of the functions may be controlled with a universal remote control. If you decide to use a universal remote control with this unit, please be aware that the code number given may not operate this unit. In this case, please call the manufacturer of the universal remote control. -VCR FRONT PANEL -REMOTE CONTROL 1. Cassette Compartment 2. REW b
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS button- Press to enter digits when setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program). Press to select setting modes from on screen menu. (only on the remote control) 5. F.FWD button- Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search) button- When setting program (for example: setting clock or timer program), press to determine your selection and proceed to a next step you want to input.
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OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 17.INDEX SEARCH button- Index Search mode. For more information, please read page 21. (only on the remote control) 18. PAUSE button- Press to temporarily stop the tape during recording or to view a still picture during playback. (only on the remote control) Frame Advance function- Press to advance the picture by one frame at a time during the still mode. (only on the remote control) 19. SLOW button- Press to start slow motion playback. The slow speed can
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PREPARATION FOR USE PREPARATION FOR USE ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections, please follow the drawings below. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons. (You may need additional accessories which are not supplied). 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your 2 Connect the antenna or cable to the ANT. IN TV. (Top jack) of your VCR. 3 Connect one end of the coaxial cabl
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PREPARATION FOR USE You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 22. Continued on the next page. Fig. 3: VHF/UHF Separate Antenna You can record one channel while viewing another. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT. For details, please refer to "Recording" on page 22. Fig. 4: Cable Box and Satellite Box You can ONLY record and view the SAME channel when using
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PREPARATION FOR USE Note: Channel memory programming is NOT needed when using this connection. RECORDING HINT 1 ) Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on. 2) Turn on the TV and Box. 3) Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box. 4) Set the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4. 5) Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel set on the TV and VCR. 6) Press the REC button. For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING, the VCR must stay on channel 3 or 4
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PREPARATION FOR USE 8) Select the channel to be viewed on the TV. Note: If you wish to see the VCR menu, view what you are recording or playing a tape with this connection, make sure the A-B switch is on the correct side. Fig. 6: This connection is good only if none of your channels are scrambled. You can record one channel while viewing another. Scrambled channels can not be recorded with this connection. RECORDING HINTS 1 ) Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators ar
