Hitachi VT-UX605A VCR User Manual


 
FOR YOUR SAFETY - 2 -
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY.................................................................................................................................5
Read This First ............................................................................................................................................7
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................................8
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................12
 Simple Hookups ................................................................................................................12
1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR.........................................................................................12
2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use ...............................................................................12
3 Hook Up the Audio/Video Signal.......................................................................................13
4 Hook Up the RF Signal .....................................................................................................13
5. Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply....................................................................16
6. Install Batteries in the Remote Control..............................................................................16
7. Switch the RF or Video Channel.......................................................................................16
Getting Started (Controls)......................................................................................................................... 18
 Quick Tour of the Controls ................................................................................................18
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS..........................................................................................18
When the Remote Doesn't Work Right .................................................................................20
VCR Controls........................................................................................................................21
Display Indicators..................................................................................................................21
Meet Your On-Screen Guide.................................................................................................22
Getting Started (Initial Setup) ...................................................................................................................24
 Setup for First-Time Operation..........................................................................................24
Setting the Clock...................................................................................................................24
More about Channel Selections............................................................................................27
Setting up Your VCR for Each Function Using the Menu Screen .........................................28
Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback...................................................................................28
Stereo vs. Mono Sound ........................................................................................................29
Hi-Fi Sound...........................................................................................................................29
Channel Caption (Station Identifier) ......................................................................................29
Getting Started (Video Tapes)................................................................................................................... 30
 About Videocassette Tapes ..............................................................................................30
Types ....................................................................................................................................30
Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure................................................................................................30
Loading and Ejecting ............................................................................................................30
Tape Storage ........................................................................................................................31
Basic Operations (Playback) .....................................................................................................................32
 Viewing a Videocassette ...................................................................................................32
To Play Back a Recorded Tape ............................................................................................32
To Fine Tune the Picture ......................................................................................................32
Rewinding the Tape ..............................................................................................................33
Special Playback Effects.......................................................................................................33
Viewing the On-Screen Display ............................................................................................35
To Find Specific Sections on a Tape ....................................................................................36
Basic Operations (Recording) ...................................................................................................................38
 Recording a Program ........................................................................................................38
Before You Record ...............................................................................................................38
Basic Recording Steps..........................................................................................................38
Recording Tips......................................................................................................................38
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) ..............................................................................39