Hitachi VT-FX611A VCR User Manual


 
Getting Started (Initial Setup)
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Look at each item to see if it matches your own setup:
 To change a setting, press the button that has the same number as that item.
This will cycle you through several options.
 When everything is set up as you want, press GUIDE to return to regular
viewing.
Here is what the options mean:
1 AUTO BLUE Press 1 to control the auto blue function which makes the
screen blue and mutes sound when you select a channel without a broadcast
signal on the VCR or a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a
channel on which broadcasting has finished. Options are <ON> and <OFF>.
 If the signal is too strong, this function may not operate even if you specifiy
<ON>. During playback this function does not operate.
4 HIFI/LINEAR Press 4 to control how the audio signal is processed by the
VCR. Options are <HIFI> and <LINEAR>.
5 STEREO/MONO Press 5 to control how the audio signal is recorded and sent
to the TV. Options are <STEREO> and <MONO>.
6 SAP Press 6 when you are ready to record a second audio
program. Options are <OFF> and <ON>.
Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback
Choose between hi-fi and linear modes, depending on your needs.
HIFI is the preferred setting because it works for all tapes whether they were
recorded in hi-fi or linear modes. If the audio sounds distorted or unusual or
there is no audio, try the LINEAR option.
When you set the option to HIFI, hi-fi tapes will play in high fidelity, and non-hi-fi
tapes will play in linear mode.
Stereo vs. Mono Sound
When you select the STEREO option, your VCR records in stereo any station
that broadcasts stereo sound. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll
see a stereo indicator on the TV screen.
STEREO is the normal factory setting because it works for both stereo and mono
broadcasts. It is also necessary for recording a second audio program (SAP).
When you select MONO, sound is recorded as mono even when a channel
broadcasts in stereo.
Use the MONO setting when the stereo signal is not strong enough for quality
reception (for example, when there is signal drift or noise).
Hi-Fi Sound
Hi-Fi sound is the same quality as that of a compact disc player. Its dynamic
range of over 90dB will record either stereo or monaural broadcasts with the
highest quality possible. Linear sound, on the other hand, will record monaural