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HITACHI
Video Deck
VT-MX411AC
Owner's Manual
Your Complete Guide
to Videocassette Viewing
and Recording
Using these quality features:
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
Auto rewind when the end of a tape is reached
Direct Button Operation
2 Step Picture Search Operation
Still
Digital Auto Tracking (DTR)
Auto Repeat
Rental Play Mode
Three different tape speeds (SP/LP/SLP)
IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
1 Year, 7 events (including Daily and Weekly Timer Recording)
Auto Return
Time Search/Blank Search/Index Search/Edit Search
Just-In-Time Recording
Remaining Tape Running Time Display
Slow Motion
HITACHI HOME
ELECTRONICS
(AMERICA), INC.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., 3219 Koapaka St.
Norcross, Georgia 30093
Tel. 770-279-5600
QR15332 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1996
HITACHI SALES
CORPORATION
OF HAWAII, INC.
Honolulu, HI 96819
Tel. 808-839-3621
HITACHI (HSC)
CANADA INC.
3300 Trans Canada Hwy.
Pointe Claire, Quebec
H9R 1B1, CANADA
Tel. 514-697-9150
Printed in Hong Kong
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- Page 1 Slow Motion HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., 3219 Koapaka St. Norcross, Georgia 30093 Tel. 770-279-5600 QR15332 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1996 HITACHI SALES HITACHI (HSC) CORPORATION CANADA INC. OF HAWAII, INC. 3300 Trans Canada Hwy. Pointe Claire, Quebec...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 5 PRECAUTIONS ... 8 LOCATION ... 8 POWER SUPPLY ... 8 AVOID THE HAZARDS OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE... 8 WARNING... 8 FEATURES... 10 VIDEO CASSETTE... 12 ... 12 PRECAUTIONS THREE DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS ... 12 INSERTING A CASSETTE ... - Page 3 COUNTER MEMORY ... 35 TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY... 36 TIME SEARCH ... 36 INDEX SEARCH... 37 BLANK SEARCH ... 38 RECORDING... 40 VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM... 40 SKIPPING SOME MATERIALS DURING RECORDING ... 41 EDIT SEARCH ... 41 RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER ...
- Page 4 CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 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.
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Page 5: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. - Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS on the marking Label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 11.
- Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the VCR. c. If the VCR has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the VCR does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the VCR to its normal operation.
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Page 8: Precautions
PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS 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. - Page 9 PRECAUTIONS Moisture condensation may occur inside the unit when it is moved from a cold place to a warm place, or after heating a cold room or under conditions of high humidity. Do not use the VCR at least for 2 hours until its inside is dry. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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Page 10: Features
FEATURES FEATURES • 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 French • Infrared remote control • Real time tape counter- This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. - Page 11 FEATURES tape. • Slow Motion- You can view the video program at a slower than normal playback speed. Slow speed can be controlled by pressing F.FWD button (faster) or REW button (slower).
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Page 12: Video Cassette
VIDEO CASSETTE VIDEO CASSETTE This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quality tapes. Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes. 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. -
Page 13: Erase Prevention
VIDEO CASSETTE ERASE PREVENTION You can prevent accidental erasing of recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of the cassette. If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape. -
Page 14: Operating Controls And Functions
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 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. - Page 15 OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS press to determine your selection and proceed to a next step you want to input. Press to determine setting modes from on screen menu. Status function- Press to display the counter on the current channel number and current time on the TV screen.
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Page 16: Preparation For Use
PREPARATION FOR USE PREPARATION FOR USE CABLE CONNECTIONS For some of the most common types of connections, see the following drawings. Use only one connection. For any further complex connections, please contact your local dealer or other qualified persons. (You may need additional accessories which are not supplied). 1 Disconnect the antenna or cable from your TV. -
Page 17: Setting A Video Channel
PREPARATION FOR USE 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. -
Page 18: Connecting To Input Jacks
PREPARATION FOR USE CONNECTING TO INPUT JACKS When you copy a video tape, or watch a program recorded on an another source, use audio/video input jacks. INPUT SELECT To use the external input jacks, select the AUX position. Press the CHANNEL or enter "00"... -
Page 19: Preset For Use
PRESET FOR USE PRESET FOR USE Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box. You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. See page 32 for channel designations. NOTE: You must use the remote control for this procedure. AUTOMATIC CHANNEL PRESET (Without a Cable Box) NOTES: •... -
Page 20: To Recall A Desired Channel
PRESET FOR USE 4 Select the VCR mode Press VCR/TV button so that "VCR" appears on the display 5 Select "ENGLISH" or "FRANCAIS" Select "ENGLISH" or "FRANCAIS=French" using CH/SET Then, press SELECT or MENU button. 6 Begin channel preset Press SELECT button once. The tuner scans and memorizes all the active channels in your area. (TV mode: from CH2/ CATV mode: from CH1) •... -
Page 21: To Delete Preset Channel
PRESET FOR USE TO DELETE PRESET CHANNEL The channels you no longer receive or seldom watch can be deleted from the memory. (Of course, you can add the deleted channel into the memory again.) NOTE: You must use the remote control for this procedure. Make sure... -
Page 22: Channel Preset Again
PRESET FOR USE 5 Enter the desired channel number Press the number buttons or CH 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]. •... -
Page 23: Setting The Clock
PRESET FOR USE 2 Select "INITIALIZE" Press CH button repeatedly to point to "INITIALIZE". Then, press SELECT button. 3 Select "CHANNEL SET UP" Press CH button repeatedly to point to "CHANNEL SET UP". Then, press SELECT button. 4 Select "TV" or "CATV" Press CH button repeatedly to point to "TV"... - Page 24 PRESET FOR USE NOTE: You must use the remote control for this procedure. Make sure... • VCR power must be turned on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR.
- Page 25 PRESET FOR USE button repeatedly until your desired day appears. (Example: 1st à 01) Press CH 6 Select the year Press CH button repeatedly until your desired year appears. (Example: 1996) 7 Select the hour Press CH button repeatedly until your desired hour appears. (Example: 05) 8 Select the minute Press CH button repeatedly until your desired minute appears.
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Page 26: To Change Clock Setting
PRESET FOR USE NOTES: • When unplugging the AC-cord or if there is a power failure for more than 30 seconds, "--:--" flashes on the display. • If the display shows an abnormal reading or no reading, unplug the power cord for more than 30 seconds. - Page 27 PRESET FOR USE 5 Exit the Language select Press MENU button to return to TV mode.
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Page 28: On Screen Display
ON SCREEN DISPLAY ON SCREEN DISPLAY To check the Counter, Clock and Channel number on the TV screen, press SELECT button. Each time you press the SELECT button, TV screen will change as follows:... -
Page 29: Playback
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK NORMAL PLAYBACK Make sure... • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) • Press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR" appears on the display. 1 Insert a prerecorded tape Counter mode appears at counter 0:00:00 on the TV screen. - Page 30 PLAYBACK VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL When the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing CHANNEL (or button in the Still mode. NOTES: • When the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the vertical hold control on your TV. •...
- Page 31 PLAYBACK When the end of a tape is reached during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning. After that, the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself to off. NOTES: • The tape will not auto-rewind during timer recording or Instant Recording Timer. •...
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Page 32: Special Play Back
SPECIAL PLAY BACK SPECIAL PLAY BACK Make sure... • VCR power must be turned on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) •... -
Page 33: To Stop Playback
SPECIAL PLAY BACK NOTES: • Once you select the repeat play mode, it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR. • When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will rewind to 0:00:00 and the VCR will be in the Stop mode. -
Page 34: To Stop Playback
SPECIAL PLAY BACK 4 Select "RENTAL" to [ON] Press SELECT button so that "RENTAL ON" will appear on the TV screen. NOTES: • Once you select the rental play mode, it stays in effect even after you turn off the VCR. •... -
Page 35: Search
SEARCH SEARCH Make sure... • VCR power must be turned on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) • Press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR" appears on the display. •... -
Page 36: To Exit The Counter Memory
SEARCH TO EXIT THE COUNTER MEMORY When the counter appears on the TV screen, press COUNTER MEMORY button once and then the SELECT button twice so that the "M" and the counter disappears from the TV screen. TIME SEARCH The Time Search function makes it possible to quickly advance the tape to your desired position from any position by entering the exact amount of playback time of the part you want to skip. -
Page 37: Index Search
SEARCH 6 After Time Search When 0:00 is reached, the VCR will start playback automatically. NOTES: • Time Search can be set up to 9 hours 59 minutes (9:59). • This function will not operate in recording mode. • Procedures must be followed within 30 seconds, from steps [3] to [4]. Otherwise the Time Search mode will be cancelled. -
Page 38: Blank Search
SEARCH 4 Enter your desired number Press CH button repeatedly until the number of programs that you want to skip appears. (Example: "03" for 3 programs) 5 Begin Index Search Press REW or F.FWD button. The VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning of desired program. - Page 39 SEARCH Press CH button repeatedly to point to "SEARCH SELECT". Then, press SELECT button. 3 Select "BLANK SEARCH" Press CH button repeatedly to point to "BLANK SEARCH". Then, press SELECT button. • The VCR begins fast forwarding to the beginning of the blank part of the tape. 4 After Blank Search The VCR will automatically stop.
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Page 40: Recording
RECORDING RECORDING Make sure... • VCR power must be turned on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR. (CH 3 or 4) • Press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR" appears on the display. •... -
Page 41: Skipping Some Materials During Recording
RECORDING 4 Stop recording Press STOP button when recording is completed. SKIPPING SOME MATERIALS DURING RECORDING Press PAUSE button to temporarily stop recording. Press PAUSE or REC button to resume recording. NOTE: To prevent tape damage, after five minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode. -
Page 42: Recording One Program While Viewing Another
RECORDING RECORDING ONE PROGRAM WHILE VIEWING ANOTHER You can record one program while viewing another. To start recording, follow steps [1] to [3] under "VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM". NOTE: When you record with a cable converter box, you cannot record one program while viewing another. - Page 43 RECORDING Make sure... • VCR Power must be turned on. • 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) • Press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR" appears on the display. •...
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Page 44: Timer Recording
TIMER RECORDING TIMER RECORDING AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING You may set the VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set seven programs to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. In the example below, the timer is being set to record: DATE: SETTING TIME:... - Page 45 TIMER RECORDING 1 Select the main menu Press MENU button. 2 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" Press CH button to point to "TIMER PROGRAMMING". Then, press SELECT button. NOTE: If you have not yet set the clock, "SETTING CLOCK" appears. If so, follow the steps [4] to [10] on pages 14, 15.
- Page 46 TIMER RECORDING For weekly recording: To record a TV program at the same time on the same channel every week. (Example: every Monday on channel 7 at 5:00PM) Press CH button repeatedly to point to "WEEKLY". Then, press SELECT button. Make sure...
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Page 47: To Correct An Automatic Timer Program
TIMER RECORDING Then, press CH 8 Set the channel number Press CH button repeatedly until your desired channel number appears. (Example: 16) 9 Set the tape speed Press CH button repeatedly until your desired tape speed appears. (Example: SP) • "AUTO" is available only with Program No. 1. See "Just-In Time Recording"... -
Page 48: To Cancel Or Check The Start/End Time
TIMER RECORDING Press STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. NOTE: STOP button on the remote control will not function in the Automatic Timer Recording mode. TO CANCEL OR CHECK THE START/END TIME 1) Repeat steps [1] to [2] previous page. 2) Select a program number you want to check using CH selected program appears on the TV screen. -
Page 49: Watch The Recorded Program
TIMER RECORDING Press CH button repeatedly to point to "VCR SET UP". Then, press SELECT button. 3 Select "AUTO RETURN" Press CH button repeatedly to point to "AUTO RETURN". 4 Select "AUTO RETURN" to [AUTO] Press SELECT button so that [AUTO] will appear next to "AUTO RETURN". 5 To return to TV mode Press MENU button. - Page 50 TIMER RECORDING Notes: • Set the tape remainder switch ("~T60", "~T130" or "T140~") to the tape loaded. See "Setting the Remaining Time" on next page. • Even if SLP mode is selected, just-in time recording cannot compensate for a tape length which may be too short.
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Page 51: Setting The Remaining Time
SETTING THE REMAINING TIME SETTING THE REMAINING TIME You can set the remaining tape running time of your tape. Follow the steps below to correct the tape remaining indication. Make sure... • VCR power must be turned on. • Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR. -
Page 52: Remaining Tape Running Time Display
SETTING THE REMAINING TIME 5 To check the remain time Press SELECT button until REMAIN appears on TV screen. Note: • In the Remain Time Mode calculating will start when the cassette tape is inserted and PLAY button is pressed. While calculating, the TV screen shows as illustrated. -
Page 53: Copying A Video Tape
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE COPYING A VIDEO TAPE Connect the editing (recording) VCR, source (playing) VCR and your TV using the following diagram. EXAMPLE: The editing (recording) VCR is this unit. The source (playing) VCR is another VCR. 1) Insert a pre-recorded video cassette into the source (playing) VCR. 2) Insert a blank video cassette, or one you want to record over, into the editing (recording) VCR cassette compartment. -
Page 54: Controlling Your Tv With The Vcr's Remote
CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the VCR, as long as your TV comes with a remote control. This feature comes in handy--you won't have to juggle two remotes. -
Page 55: Controlling The Tv
CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE TV Brands Press TV and This Number Hitachi Zenith Sony Magnavox Sanyo Gold Star 1 Toshiba Gold Star 2 Panasonic 2 Panasonic 1 CH (up arrow) Mitsubishi CH (down arrow) 100/ENT Sharp 1... -
Page 56: To Operate The Cable Box Once The Remote Is Programmed For It
CONTROLLING YOUR TV WITH THE VCR'S REMOTE chart). NOTE: If that button combination does not work, or if your brand is not on the chart, just go through all the button combinations until you find the one that works best. Cable Converters Press CATV and This Number Jerrold 1... -
Page 57: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the SYMPTOM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE and CORRECTIVE ACTION columns to remedy the problem. SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROBLEM... - Page 58 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE OPERATED BY THE VCR’S REMOTE CONTROL. MECHANICAL SOUNDS DURING PLAYBACK. PROGRAMMED FOR YOUR IS REMOTE CONTROL SET TO CONTROL THE TV. HAS A LOADED CASSETTE BEEN STOPPED MORE THAN 5 MINUTES? ADVANCED OPERATIONS TO PROGRAM THE REMOTE TO SIGNALS THAT YOUR TV CAN RECOGNIZE.
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Page 59: Maintenance
SERVICING Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-servicable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and take the unit to Hitachi Authorized Service Center for servicing. CABINET CLEANING •... -
Page 60: Technical Specifications
* Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. For information about how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office.