Summary of the content on the page No. 1
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 1 -
HITACHI
Video Deck
VT-FX600A / VT-FX600C
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
Using these quality features:
Hi-Fi System
Rotary 4-head Record/Playback System
Bilingual on-screen menu display selectable in English or Spanish
Infrared remote control
Real time tape counter
181 channel capability PLL frequency synthesizer tuner with direct station call
Auto power on and off system
Auto counter reset
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENT IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS................................................................................................................. 4 PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................................ 5 LOCATION ............................................................................................................................................ 6 POWER SUPPLY.
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 3 - TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY .............................................................................................. 27 TIME SEARCH.................................................................................................................................... 27 INDEX SEARCH................................................................................................................................. 28 BLANK SEARCH........................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 4 - THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. 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. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions-The sa
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
PRECAUTIONS - 5 - 11. Grounding or Polarization-This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current 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 plug.
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
PRECAUTIONS - 6 - 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 at the top and bottom of the VCR. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation hol
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
FEATURES - 7 - Model No. Serial No. 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 20Hz to 20kHz and 0.005% wow and flutter. • 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 r
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
VIDEO CASSETTE TAPE - 8 - PRECAUTIONS • Avoid moisture, which can condense 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 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 reco
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS - 9 - tape. OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW illustration REMOTE CONTROL VIEW illustration 1. Cassette Compartment 2. REW button- Press to rewind the tape, or to view the picture rapidly in reverse during the playback mode. (Rewind Search) 3. PLAY button- Press to begin playback. 4. F.FWD button- Press to rapidly advance the tape, or view the picture rapidly in forward during playback. (Forward Search) 5. PAUSE button- Press to temporarily s
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
PREPARATION FOR USE - 10 - 19. MUTE button- Press to mute the TV's sound. Press it again to resume the sound. 20. VCR/TV button- Press to select VCR or TV mode. VCR position: to view playback, to monitor video recordings or watch TV using the VCR tuner. TV position: to watch TV or to view on program while recording another. 21. Mode Select buttons • CATV button- For details, see page 30. • TV button- For details, see page 30. • VCR button- For details, see page 30. 22. Power cord- Conne
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
PREPARATION FOR USE - 11 - SETTING A VIDEO CHANNEL If your TV does not have A/V terminals; When the VCR is in the Playback mode or when the VCR/TV button on the remote control is in the VCR position, your TV will receive the signals from the VCR on either channel 3 or 4. To use the VCR with your TV, set the selector switch to CH3 or CH4, whichever is not used or least used for normal broadcasts in your area. Then set your TV to that same channel. A/V TERMINALS CONNECTING TO INPUT
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM - 12 - 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 poing of cable entry as practical. MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM You can record or listen to a program in MTS broadcast, b
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM - 13 - 4] While VCR is set in HIFI stereo mode. HIFI appears on the TV screen. While VCR is set in monaural (MONO) mode, HIFI disappears from the TV screen. NOTE: If you play non-HIFI tapes while the VCR is set in HIFI, HIFI will disappear from the TV screen and the VCR play automatically in monaural. MTS RECORDING/MONITOR MODE * You must select the recording mode in TV STEREO or SAP when you record a broadcast. Refer to "TO SELECT STEREO OR S
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM - 14 - 3 Select "AUDIO OUT" Press CH or button repeatedly to point to "AUDIO OUT". Then, press SELECT button. 4 Select "HIFI" Press CH or button repeatedly to point to "HIFI". 5 To return to TV mode Press MENU button. Notes: • Normally, "HIFI" should be selected for playback with HIFI sound. • When you play non-HIFI tapes. VCR play automatically in monaural. • The VCR records automatically MTS broadcasts in HIFI stereo sound. TO S
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
PRESET FOR USE - 15 - 3 Select "TV STEREO" or "SAP" Press CH or button repeatedly to point to "TV STEREO" or "SAP. Then, press SELECT button. 4 To return to TV mode Press MENU button. Notes: • You must select the recording mode in TV STEREO or SAP when you record broadcast. Refer to "MTS RECORDING/MONITOR MODE" on previous page. When you play the tape on the VCR later, it will be in stereo or second audio. • If you select second audio when second audio is not available, the VCR w
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
PRESET FOR USE - 16 - 2 Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR. (CH3 or 4) 3 Turn on the VCR Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR. " " appears on the display. 4 Select the VCR mode Press VCR/TV button so that "VCR" appears on the display 5 Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL" Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL=Spanish" using CH or button. Then, press SELECT or MENU button. 6 Begin ch
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
PRESET FOR USE - 17 - TO RECALL A DESIRED CHANNEL You can select the desired channel by using CHANNEL (or CH) or button or directly pressing number buttons on the remote control. Note for using number buttons: • When selecting cable channels which are higher than 100, press 100/ENT button first, then press the last two digits. (To select channel 125, first press "100/ENT" button then press "2" and "5"). • You must precede single-digit channel numbers with a zero (02, 03, 04 and so on).
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
PRESET FOR USE - 18 - 5 Enter the desired channel number Press the number buttons or CH or button repeatedly until your desired channel number appears. (Example: CH02) 6 Delete it from memory Press ADD/DELETE button so that "DELETE" flashes on the TV screen. • To delete another channel, repeat steps [5] and [6]. • If you press ADD/DELETE button again, the channel is memorized again. 7 Exit the preset mode Press MENU button to return to TV mode. NOTE: To confirm that channel(s)
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
PRESET FOR USE - 19 - 3 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" Press CH or button repeatedly to point to "CHANNEL SET UP". Then, press SELECT button. 4 Select "TV" or "CATV" Press CH or button repeatedly to point to "TV" or "CATV". 5 Begin channel preset Press SELECT button once. After scanning, the tuner stops on the lowest memorized channel. SETTING THE CLOCK Set the clock accurately for proper automatic timer recording. We suggest that you use a TV or radio station as your time source. In
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
PRESET FOR USE - 20 - Make sure... • If you did not set your desired digit within 2 seconds after pressing CH or button during steps [4] to [8], the input mode will forward to next step. • When you press SELECT button after pressing CH or button during steps [4] to [8], you may forward to next step. • Press ADD/DELETE button to go back one step from current step during steps [5] to [9]. 4 Select the month Press CH or button repeatedly until your desired month appears. (Example: M
