User manual HITACHI VTDX815A

[. . . ] FOR YOUR SAFETY VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT-DX815A Owner's manual Using these quality features: · D-VHS recording/playback · Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) · 8-program/1-year preset recording · Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present time in the DSS® box clock (only when the VCR is connected to a DSS® box with digital interface function) * DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc. , a unit of GM Hughes Electronics · 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 · Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV · On-screen programming guide 1 FOR YOUR SAFETY TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 CUSTOMER CONTROLS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 VCR Customer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] In some areas channels cannot be received when CATV1 is selected. In this case, select CATV2 in the receiving setup. PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER (cont. ) When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH (channel) button (or numbered buttons) to check the channels you can receive. pg. 2 or Selects Channel "7" Note: If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear, check the antenna or cable connection. To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank, have snowy pictures, or interference. You may skip these channels by erasing them. Very weak stations might not be memorized at all. You may receive these stations by adding them. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. MENU 1 DVHS SETUP 4 2 VCR SETUP 3 CHANNEL 5 36 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER REVIEW CLOCK END GUIDE 2 Press the (3) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation. CHANNEL PRESET 1 CHANNEL <CATV1> 2 AUTO CHANNEL SET 3 ADD / ERASE CHANNEL END GUIDE 3 Press the (3) button to select ADD/ERASE CHANNEL. ADD / ERASE CHANNEL CHANNEL 02 SELECT CHANNEL ERASE STOP ADD PLAY END GUIDE 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. Example Selects channel "7" ADD / ERASE CHANNEL 37 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER CHANNEL 07 SELECT CHANNEL ERASE STOP ADD PLAY END GUIDE 5 Press the STOP button to delete the channel, or press the PLAY button to add it. pic or pic ADD / ERASE CHANNEL CHANNEL 07 ERASED SELECT CHANNEL ERASE STOP ADD PLAY END GUIDE 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing. PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER (cont. ) Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. pg. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 38 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER MENU 1 DVHS SETUP 4 REVIEW 2 VCR SETUP 3 CHANNEL 5 CLOCK END GUIDE 3 Press the (2) button to select VCR SETUP. VCR SETUP AUTO 1 BLUE ON SAP 5 STEREO 6 OFF AUDIO SETUP END GUIDE 4 HIFI 4 Press the (1) button to select AUTO BLUE "ON" or "OFF". VCR SETUP AUTO 1 BLUE ON SAP 5 STEREO 6 OFF AUDIO SETUP END GUIDE 4 HIFI ON: The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished. 39 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER · If the signal is too strong, this function may not operate even if you specify "ON". During playback this function does not operate. OFF: The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off. 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting. 40 PLAYBACK PLAYBACK To playback a recorded tape Notes: · The VCR and DSS® box must be connected via a digital interface A/V cable for D-VHS playback. · Playback may not be possible immediately after the digital A/V cable has been unplugged or plugged in. Wait for at least 15 seconds and then start playback. 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 2 Insert a recorded tape. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. · When a cassette without its safety tab is inserted, playback starts automatically. pic pic 3 Press the PLAY button to start playing the tape. · When you connect the VCR and DSS® box via a digital A/V cable and play back a D-VHS tape, the D-VHS indicator will light and the VCR will automatically enter the D-VHS playback mode. pic pic Note: It takes several seconds until a picture appears. · If the digital A/V cable comes unplugged during D-VHS playback, playback will stop. [. . . ] · Tape is worn or of inferior quality - adjust tracking controls. · Check antenna or cable connections. · Power has been interrupted - reset the clock. · Push the reset switch (behind the cover on the VCR front) with a sharp pointed instrument (pen, toothpick, etc. ). Won't make timer recordings Snowy picture in playback Snowy picture in normal TV viewing Clock shows ­ ­ : ­ ­ Erratic VCR display A DSS® broadcast programmed · Turn off the VCR before the delayed recording starts. [. . . ]