Hitachi VT-M281A User Manual Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 HITACHI VHS Video Deck VT-M281A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using th

Introduction 10TV with Audio and Video Jacks  Connect the yellow VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR (bottom row of jacks) to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV. Th

Introduction 11 Capabilities: With this hookup, you should now be able to perform all the basic functions provided by this equipment. External or I

Introduction 12If you have "rabbit ears" (an antenna on top of your TV), you will need an additional adapter and 75 ohm extension to make

Introduction 13Now turn the TV and VCR back around facing you and begin your quick tour of the controls (page 14).

Getting Started (Controls) 14Getting Started (Controls)  Quick Tour of the Controls Study these pictures carefully to learn about the buttons

Getting Started (Controls) 15STOP Stops a videocassette from playing, recording, pausing, rewinding - or anything it is doing. GUIDE Brings up an

Getting Started (Controls) 16If you are recording on the VCR but want to watch a different channel on the TV, press the TV/VCR button to switch back

Getting Started (Controls) 17 You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French or Spanish. When you first set up your VCR, it will be

Getting Started (Initial Setup) 18Getting Started (Initial Setup)  Setup for First-Time Operation Before you use your VCR to watch or record

Getting Started (Initial Setup) 194 AUTO CHANNEL SET Press 4 to automatically program the VCR to receive all the channels that come in on your ante

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...

Getting Started (Initial Setup) 20Once channels are preset, you can use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to move through the active channels. Or you

Getting Started (Videotapes) 21Getting Started (Videotapes)  About Videocassette Tapes Types The best thing you can do for your VCR is use

Getting Started (Videotapes) 22 Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. You will feel the VCR take it in. When the cas

Basic Operations 23Basic Operations Practice starting and stopping a video you've rented - play it through, see how it automatically r

Basic Operations 24Manual Rewind Press STOP and then REW. The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning, then stops. Press STOP/EJECT on t

Basic Operations 25Using the remote control or buttons on the VCR:  Press PLAY and REW to search in reverse.  Press PLAY and then F.FWD to search

Basic Operations 26 Select minutes by pressing buttons 0 to 9 - one digit for hours, then two digits for minutes. Then press F.FWD if you want to mo

Basic Operations (Recording) 27Basic Operations (Recording)  Recording a Program Before you Record  The VCR must be hooked up properly for

Basic Operations (Recording) 28your television (see Advanced Operations). The recording will continue as set on the VCR. If a preset timed recording

Basic Operations (Recording) 29With the delayed recording feature, you can set this VCR so that it automatically comes on and records programs whene

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control ...37 Copying from One VCR to Anothe

Basic Operations (Recording) 30When the power is off, the delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that the VCR will auto

Basic Operations (Recording) 31Shows with Same Starting Time: By Program number If the overlapping programs start at the same time, the VCR records

Advanced Operations 32Advanced Operations This section explains how to use the VCR's remote control to operate your TV. It also shows y

Advanced Operations 33Gold Star 1 6 Toshiba 7 Gold Star 2 8 NEC 9 RCA 0 Panasonic CHANNEL (up arrow) Mitsubishi CHAN

Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) 34Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)  Hooking Up to a Cable Box The cable box brings all the ad

Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) 35 Check all the TV and VCR functions. If you don't get all the functions you want, proceed with Option

Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) 36If none of the preceding hookups work, check with your cable company. You may need to purchase a video swi

Advanced Operations (Second VCR) 37Advanced Operations (Second VCR)  Integrating a Second VCR With another VCR hooked up, you can copy videot

Advanced Operations (Second VCR) 38 Press the AVX button on the VCRs remote control so that the L (Line) indicator appears in the VCR display. (L2:

VCR Care and Servicing 39VCR Care and Servicing You are advised to keep an eye on a few things as you go. In addition, you may sometimes hav

Introduction 4Introduction FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock

VCR Care and Servicing 40be serviced by an untrained user. To be safe, refer service problems to qualified service personnel.

Care and Servicing (Problems) 41Care and Servicing (Problems) Often Encountered Problems PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK SOLUTION NO POWER POWER

Care and Servicing (Problems) 42 Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada. For the

Specifications 43Specifications  Technical Specifications Recording: Rotary two-head helical scan azimuth recording Video: NTSC color EIA

Specifications 44

Introduction 5system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical". Read This First Thank you for buying a Hitachi produc

Introduction 6 2 Retain Instruction -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warn

Introduction 7Caution: Maintain electrical safety. Power-line operated equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the UL listing m

Introduction 8 16 Lightning -- For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it its left unattended and unused

Introduction 9 Simple Hookups 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR  Be sure your chosen location allows for proper ventilation, stability, and protecti