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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-FX623A
Owner's manual
Using these quality features:
• The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer
recording by simply entering a PlusCode* number.
*VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
With the VCR Plus+C3 system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate
channel on your compatible cable box or isatellite receiver. C3 and VCR Plus+C3 are trademarks of
Gemstar Development Corporation.
• Super rewind and fast forward
• Multi-channel TV sound (MTS).
• 8-program/1-year preset recording.
• Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time using a
time signal.
• Auto head cleaning system minimizes the need for accessory cleaners and
professional head cleaning.
• Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is
optimized.
• Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy, preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast
TV channels and 125 cable channels.
• VHS Hi-Fidelity sound in playback.
• On-screen programming guide.
• With display, VCR Plus+ can be programmed to record without turning power
on.
Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093
Tel. 770-279-5600
HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC
3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621
HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC
3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire,
Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA
Tel. 514-697-9150
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  • Page 1 The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. With the VCR Plus+C3 system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or isatellite receiver. C3 and VCR Plus+C3 are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER button turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged.

  • Page 3: Important Safeguards

    This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any inside part of this unit. This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance of this unit has been included.
  • Page 4 2 Retain Instruction -- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3 Heed Warnings -- Comply with all warnings on the video product and in the operating instructions. 4 Polarized Plug -- This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
  • Page 5 product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the video product manufacturer's instructions have been followed.
  • Page 6 should be left to a professional antenna installer. 14 Cleaning -- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 15 Object and Liquid Entry -- Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

  • Page 7: Customer Controls

    20 Safety Check -- Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks recommended by the manufacturer to determine that the video product is in safe operating condition. CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls Item No. Function POWER button...
  • Page 8 Tape-in indicator TV channel or Auxiliary (L1/L2) Delayed recording indicator Remote Cable for connecting control this VCR to a TV VCR Customer Controls Item No. Function AUDIO IN L, R jacks VIDEO IN jack IN FROM ANT. - signal input...
  • Page 9 Transmission window POWER button GUIDE - to recall OSD menu DISPLAY - to recall on-screen display CLEAR - clears time counter VCR/TV mode select button 100/ENT button VOL button - increase or decrease the audio volume PROGRAM (programming) button REW button - fast rewind...

  • Page 10: Remote Operation

    CH (channel up/down) button AVX button - select L1 or L2 Number buttons VCR, TV - device buttons let REMOTE OPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two "AA" batteries. 1 Push the mark and hold it, then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.

  • Page 11: Cassette Tapes

    1 Make sure there is no obstacle between the remote control and VCR's infrared receiver. Note: You cannot operate the VCR if there is an obstacle (for example, coffee table, sofa, etc) between the VCR and remote control. 2 Point the remote control at the VCR's infrared receiver and press the required button on the remote control.

  • Page 12: Basic Antenna Hookup [A]

    • To get the best quality picture, record at standard recording speed (SP). • This VCR does not record at the LP speed, but it can play cassette that were recorded at the LP speed. Safety tabs prevent erasure The VCR automatically enters the playback mode when a cassette without its safety tab is inserted.

  • Page 13: Advanced Antenna Hookup -Av Hookup [B]

    Hookup A Illustration Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR.

  • Page 14: Basic Cable Hookup [C]

    Hookup C Illustration Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR.

  • Page 15: Advanced Cable Hookup -Av Hookup [D]

    Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area. ADVANCED CABLE HOOKUP -AV HOOKUP [D] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN... • WATCH AVAILABLE CABLE CHANNELS • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER Hookup D Illustration BASIC CABLE HOOKUP -WITH CABLE BOX [E] WITH THIS HOOKUP...

  • Page 16: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box [F]

    Switch the RF Channel When the VCR is on, its video signal can come into your TV on either channel 3 or channel 4. You need to select the appropriate channel. • When the power is turned on, press the POWER button to turn it off. Press the PLAY button on front of the VCR.

  • Page 17: Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box And Splitter [G]

    TO RECORD, ALL CHANNEL SELECTIONS MUST BE MADE AT THE CABLE BOX. BE SURE TO CONSULT YOUR CABLE BOX MANUAL FOR THE CABLE BOX OUTPUT CHANNEL. Hookup G Illustration SETTING THE CLOCK -AUTOMATIC MODE Note: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation.
  • Page 18 You'll need to set the clock when first hooking up your VCR, and any time the power goes out for more than 1 hour. When you first plug in the VCR or after a power outage, the clock display will read "--:--".

  • Page 19: Setting The Clock-Automatic Mode With Cable Box

    You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French, or Spanish. When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press the (8) button for French or the (9) button for Spanish. 3 Press the (3) button to bring up the CLOCK SET menu.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock -Time Zone Setting/Daylight Saving Time Setting

    • It may take about five minutes. • Since the VCR is searching for a broadcast station that transmits a time signal, the channel indication on the cable box changes automatically. When the clock is set, the screen changes to a TV picture and the correct time appears in the VCR's display.

  • Page 21: Setting The Clock -Manually

    The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. Click to see remote control illustration. You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French, or Spanish. When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press the (8) button for French or the (9) button for Spanish.
  • Page 22 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu. 3 Press the (1) button to select "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>". When "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>" is selected, "SET TIME ZONE" (item 3) and "SET DST" (item 4) are not displayed. 4 Press the (2) button to bring up the clock set menu.

  • Page 23: Pre-Tuning The Vcr Tuner

    For example, if today is July 8 1997, press (0)(7)(0)(8)(9)(7). The correct day of the week will appear by itself. 8 Press the GUIDE button. The VCR clock is now set, and should show the correct time of day on the VCR's display. Notes: •...
  • Page 24 Alternate cable (If CATV1 doesn't give you the channels you expect). 6 Press the (2) button. The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area. It takes about 2 - 3 minutes. After the channels are stored in memory, the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR's display.
  • Page 25 Channel Caption (Station Identifier) When your VCR is receiving a channel caption signal that is transmitted by a local broadcasting station together with a TV program, a station identifier is displayed on the TV screen. To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank, have snowy pictures, or interference.
  • Page 26 Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 2 Press the GUIDE button. Click to see remote control illustration. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 3 Press the (2) button to select "VCR SETUP".

  • Page 27: Cable Box Setup

    (Hookups [E], [F] or [G]). The VCR can be programmed to: Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus+ delayed recording operation. Change channels on remote controlled cable boxes with the VCR remote control.
  • Page 28 Note: Refer to the cable box owner's manual to identify the cable box output channel (usually 3 or 4). 7 Turn on your cable box and select channel 2. 8 Using the VCR remote, enter the cable box output channel numbers. Click to see remote control illustration.
  • Page 29 For example, press (3)(7) for the Hitachi brand cable box. 11 Press the GUIDE button to enter your cable box brand. The VCR will change the cable box from channel 02 to channel 09 to confirm that the correct code was entered.

  • Page 30: Playback

    • Try entering all code numbers (00 - 61). Press number buttons to enter another code number. If none of the codes work, press the GUIDE button to quit. The VCR will not control your cable box. However, the output channel of the cable box has been set. Turn on the cable box and leave it tuned to the channel you want to record before the recording is scheduled to begin.
  • Page 31 4 Press the STOP button to end playback. Rewinding the tape When the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop automatically and automatically rewind the tape. • If you press the POWER button while the tape is rewinding, the power will not shut off until the tape has been completely rewound.

  • Page 32: Special Playback Effects

    Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment. You can do this with the remote control. Note: To reactivate auto tracking, simply eject the tape and reinsert it into the VCR. 1 Press the CH ( the VCR when viewing a cassette.

  • Page 33: Variable Speed Playback

    • After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. • If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by pressing the (4) button during playback and then press the CH ( button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars (see page 32).
  • Page 34 2 Press the (6) button to view the picture one frame at a time. • Press the PAUSE button to resume play. Skip playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the (6) button. The tape will search ahead about a minute then resume playing. Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button.

  • Page 35: Choosing A Mode For Audio Playback

    • Use the CH ( ) button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen. • After 1 minute in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and VCR. Visual Search...

  • Page 36: Using The "Index" Feature

    • Select Hi-Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use. The L and R indicators will light in the VCR's display panel. • Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track. Also, if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio, select LINEAR.

  • Page 37: Viewing The On-Screen Display

    • To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press the STOP button. Note: If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end.

  • Page 38: Index With The Time Counter

    Remote Control Illustration 1 Press the DISPLAY button two or three times. The counter will appear in the VCR's display. 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape. 3 At the point that you want to go back to, press the CLEAR button.

  • Page 39: Recording A Program

    Before you record Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record. The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual. Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material.
  • Page 40 2 Insert a blank or erasable tape. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. • If a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically, and you cannot complete the record operation. 3 Press the DISPLAY button.

  • Page 41: Recording A Program -Recording Tips

    • Recording will not start unless the cassette has the safety tab in place. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape. • Press the PAUSE button to set the VCR to the recording pause mode. Press the button again to re-start recording.
  • Page 42 Notes: • You can check on the recording by pressing VCR/TV again. This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR, and you'll see the program you are recording. • If you're hooked up with an audio/video cable: Switch the TV from AUX or VIDEO mode back to the TV mode, then select the channels you want to watch, as described in Step 2.
  • Page 43 6 Follow the Step 1 through 5 on "Basic Recording Steps" on pages 37 and 38. Stereo vs. mono sound When you select the STEREO option in the initial setup operation, your VCR records in stereo any station that broadcasts stereo sounds. When a TV channel broadcasts in stereo, you'll see a stereo indicator on the TV screen.

  • Page 44: Instant Recording Timer

    • You may increase the recording time by 30 minutes each time you press the REC/IRT button. • While you are recording, the remaining recording time is shown on the VCR display. • At the end of your recording, the display will read "0:00", recording will stop...

  • Page 45: Delayed Recording

    To stop recording while in the IRT mode: 1 Press the POWER button. 2 Press the STOP button within 10 seconds. • This can be done either on the VCR or with the remote control. DELAYED RECORDING Setting the VCR to record later...

  • Page 46: Before You Begin

    With the delayed recording feature, you can set this VCR so that it automatically turns on and records programs whenever you like - without your being around! You can record a program one time only, or you can automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time.
  • Page 47 Records a show at the same day and time every week. EXAMPLE: Set the VCR to record "one time", a program on Channel 8 that starts at 6:00 PM and ends at 6:30 PM on 7/10/97, at the EP recording speed.
  • Page 48 11 Press the PROGRAM button to set the program in memory. 12 Press the POWER button to turn off the VCR. The delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have...

  • Page 49: Using The Vcr Plus+ System For Recording

    • If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. • If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel you want to record before the time the recording is to begin.

  • Page 50: Easy Delayed Recording With The Vcr Plus+ System

    VCR Plus+ system you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channel numbers to the VCR Plus+ channel codes already stored in your VCR's memory. This is called channel setup and you do it using the on-screen Easy Guide System and the following step-by-step instructions.
  • Page 51 4 Press the (4) button to select VCR PLUS+ SETUP. A small arrow points to a blank "--" in the CHANNEL column. Note: If your broadcast channel number is the same as the VCR Plus+ Channel in your TV listing do not enter any number.
  • Page 52 6 Press the number buttons to assign your broadcast channel number to the corresponding VCR Plus+ channel. In this example broadcast channel 38 is assigned to VCR Plus+ channel 42. Note: If you enter a wrong digit, press the CLEAR button to erase the wrong number and enter the correct one.
  • Page 53 WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week. Note: If you accidentally enter a nonexistent PlusCode number, the VCR gives you an error message that disappears from the screen in about 10 seconds. 5 Press the number buttons (1), (2) or (3) to select ONE TIME, DAILY or WEEKLY RECORDING Note: Programming does not take effect unless you select one of these options.
  • Page 54 (extended play). The screen will display all the details of the program you chose. Check the CH number to make sure it is the right one. If not, you need to check your VCR Plus+ channel setup again. 7 Review the screen to be sure everything is set as you want, then press the PROGRAM button to complete your programming or continue with additional programs.
  • Page 55 Notes: • If you use the VCR Plus+ system to program the timer while observing the VCR's display, you can on ly program a one-time recording. • To stop programming, press the POWER button to turn the VCR power on.

  • Page 56: Program Review

    • Don't forget to load a videocassette (With the safety tab still attached) to record on. • If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording is to begin. Please refer to "Cable Box Setup", on Page 26 in the "First Time Setup"...

  • Page 57: Programming The Vcr Remote To Control Your Tv

    4 Press the GUIDE button to end. PROGRAMMING THE VCR REMOTE TO CONTROL YOUR TV The VCR remote control can be programmed to control many TV brands that are remote controlled. 1 Turn on the TV. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV.
  • Page 58 TV changes channels. If the TV channel does not change, you won't be able to program the remote for your TV. Using the VCR remote to control your TV 1 Press the "TV" button on remote control. 2 Point VCR remote control toward TV.

  • Page 59: Integrating Your Stereo System With Your Vcr

    • Make sure the VCR is connected to your stereo system, as shown above. • Make sure that "STEREO" audio is selected from the VCR Set-Up Menu, as shown on Page 40, of "RECORDING OPERATION" Section, "Stereo vs. mono sound".

  • Page 60: Copying Tapes From A Camcorder

    COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER Hookup You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes. NOTE: If your camcorder is not stereo (has only one audio plug), connect it to the AUDIO IN-L input on the front of the VCR.

  • Page 61: Copying From One Vcr To Another Vcr (Dubbing)

    COPYING FROM ONE VCR TO ANOTHER VCR (DUBBING) Hookup If you have two VCRs, you may use one VCR to record a tape that is being played back in the other VCR. To copy from one VCR to another VCR 1 Press the AVX button on the remote control of VCR-1 so that L1 (line) appears in the display.

  • Page 62: Problem Guide / Maintenance

    2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on VCR-1. The VCR will go into Record/Pause. 3 Press the PLAY button on VCR-2. You will see the taped program being played on the TV. 4 When you see the part of the program you wish to record, press the PAUSE button on VCR-1 again to release pause and start recording.
  • Page 63 Auto Head Cleaning System This system cleans the video heads automatically when a cassette is inserted and ejected or the VCR is turned on or off while a cassette is in the VCR, to prevent dirt from accumulating on the heads.

  • Page 64: Technical Specifications

    Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Hitachi Service Hotline Authorized Hitachi service facilities are available throughout the US and Canada. For the location nearest to you, call the Hitachi Service Hotline at one of these numbers: In the continental U.S.A NTSC color EIA standard Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record/playback system 33.35 mm/sec (SP), 16.67 mm/sec (LP) (playback only),...
  • Page 65 In Canada MONTREAL 514-956-9882 TORONTO 905-821-4545 VANCOUVER 604-214-0777 iThis unit does NOT do DSS control. This is incorrect.

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