Hitachi VTFX610A User Manual Page 1

FOR YOUR SAFETY - 1 - Video Deck VT-FX610A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality feat

Getting Started - 10 - Capabilities: With this hookup, you should now be able to perform all the basic functions provided by this equipment. Externa

Getting Started - 11 - 300 ohm flat UHF and 75 ohm round VHF If you have "rabbit ears" (an antenna on top of your TV), you will ne

Getting Started (Controls) - 12 - 7 Switch the RF or Video Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or

Getting Started (Controls) - 13 - How the Remote Control Works Pressing a button on the remote control transmits an invisible beam of light (infrared

Getting Started (Controls) - 14 - F.FWD Fast forwards the videotape. STOP Stops a videocassette from playing, recording, pausing, rewinding--or any

Getting Started (Initial Setup) - 15 - Meet Your On-Screen Guide Your Hitachi VCR has as a special feature called the Easy Guide System. This featu

Getting Started (Initial Setup) - 16 -  Setup for First-Time Operation Before you use your VCR to watch or record from your TV, you need to "te

Getting Started (Initial Setup) - 17 -  Erased channels cannot be selected by the up and down CHANNEL buttons but can still be selected by using the

Getting Started (Video Tapes) - 18 - When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen. STEREO is the norma

Basic Operations (Playback) - 19 - Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the VCR, there is only one right way! Most tapes show you

FOR YOUR SAFETY - 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS  = "Must Read" Sections for First Time Operation FOR YOUR SAFETY...

Basic Operations (Playback) - 20 - 1. Insert the cassette, arrow-side forward, into the slot at the front of the VCR. The power comes on automatical

Basic Operations (Playback) - 21 - minor noise or interference on the screen. This is normal. After 1 minute in PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically sw

Basic Operations (Playback) - 22 - Displaying the Tape Remaining Time This function displays the tape remaining time in hours and minutes. 1. Press

Basic Operations (Recording) - 23 -  If the VCR is in PLAY mode, press STOP.  Press DISPLAY. This brings up the Index Screen.  Press 7 for rewind

Basic Operations (Recording) - 24 - Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While Recording To view what you are recording, press VCR/TV so that the

Basic Operations (Recording) - 25 - Setting the VCR to Record Later With the delayed recording feature, you can set this VCR so that it automatically

Advanced Operations - 26 - Now fill in the blanks:  Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control.  Enter the start time by pressing

Advanced Operations - 27 - The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions, but will not work with every one made. If your TV d

Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) - 28 - For example, press TV and the CHANNEL up arrow, and the TV station will change to the next higher stat

Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) - 29 - Check all the TV and VCR functions. If you don't get all the functions you want, proceed with Op

FOR YOUR SAFETY - 3 - Basic Recording Steps ...

Advanced Operations (Stereo System) - 30 - Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number Jerrold 1 1 Jerrold 2 2 Jerrold 3 3 Hamlin 4 Z

Advanced Operations (Second VCR) - 31 -  Press DISPLAY, then press 5 on the remote control to select SP or EP. The EP setting gives you reasonable

VCR Care and Servicing - 32 -  Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to your VCR. (see diagram below) Camcorder to VCR Hookup Illustration *

Care and Servicing (Problems) - 33 -  If the VCR Doesn't Work Right Many operational problems are easily remedied by reviewing the instructions

Care and Servicing (Problems) - 34 - delayed recording. Does not record Safety tab removed from Put cellophane tape over the when you p

Care and Servicing (Problems) - 35 - QUEBEC 418-681-7719 MONTREAL 514-679-9150 TORONTO 416-821-4545 VANCOUVER 604-526-7881

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 4 - This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 5 - 2 Retain Instruction -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed W

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS - 6 - 10 Water and Moisture -- Do not use this video product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink

Read This First - 7 - expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring

Getting Started - 8 -  Be sure your chosen location allows for proper ventilation, stability, and protection from heat and moisture (see Important S

Getting Started - 9 - feature, if your TV has it.  Then connect the AUDIO OUT jacks (red and white) on the VCR to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV (left