Hitachi VT-F382A owner manual Head Cleaning, Periodic Maintenance, Dont Attempt Repairs Yourself

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VCR care and Servicing

The VCR is fairly self-servicing, but you'll want to keep an eye on a few things as you go. In addition, you may sometimes have troubles with your VCR. We offer some suggestions for care to prevent problems, ways to troubleshoot, and places to contact when you cannot solve the problems yourself.

Head Cleaning

The heads are tiny mechanisms in the VCR that pick up the video signal as a videotape passes over them. In time, a residue of electromagnetic dust builds up on the heads because of contact with the tape. This dust interferes with the signal being picked up.

Your Hitachi VCR automatically cleans the video heads whenever a cassette is loaded or ejected and when a cassette is already inside the VCR when you turn the power off. It also self-cleans during fast-forward and reverse play. You will hear a mechanical sound during auto head cleaning.

Even with the auto head cleaning system, dirt can build up on the heads. If the picture is blurry during playback, or is occasionally interrupted or blanks out, try playing different cassettes to see whether you get the same picture problems.

If the picture problems persist, the heads may need to be cleaned professionally. Consult your VCR dealer for the name of trained service technician near you.

Periodic Maintenance

Your Hitachi VCR is a precision electro-mechanical device which requires professional maintenance after a period of normal use.

Usually no maintenance other than head cleaning is required during the warranty period, unless the VCR is used either heavily or infrequently. Defective parts are covered during the warranty period, but normal maintenance is your responsibility.

Consult your VCR service center to find out what they recommend as normal maintenance based on your location, how you use the VCR and the age of the machine.

Many operational problems are easily remedied by reviewing the instructions in this manual and trying out some different controls and settings. The chart on page 62 covers the more common problems that new VCR owners encounter.

Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself

Do not remove the cover or the back of the VCR - this will void the warranty and endanger your safety. The exposed uninsulated voltage in this unit may be high enough to cause electrical shock. It is dangerous to make contact with any inside part, and none of these parts are intended to be serviced by an untrained user. To be safe, refer service problems to

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Contents VT-F382A Using these quality featuresH9RIB1 Canada VCR Display Indicators Meet Your On-Screen GuideProgramming Remote Control Controlling For Yoursafety Quick Index It Ei LMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS USE LMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS Hook up the AudioNideo Signal Decide Where to Put Your VCRDecide Which Hookup Method to Use TV with Audio and Video Jacks Hook up the RF SignalSimple Antenna/Cable 75 Ohm Hookup If you have Use this adapter External or Internal 300 Ohm AntennaAttach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Set the RF or Video Channel Switch Install Batteries in the Remote ControlAbout the Illuminated Buttons How the Remote Control WorksGetting Started controls If You Just Want to Watch TV Display IndicatorsMeet Your On-ScreenGuide Getting Started Controls Initial Setup Options Setting the Clock More About Channel Selections Choosing a Mode for Audio PlaybackRemoving Channels Stereo vs. Mono SoundHi-Fi Sound Types Safety Tabs Prevent ErasureTape Capacities at Different Speeds Types Recording TimeTape Storage Direct Video Input to the TV To play Back a Recorded TapeTo Fine Tune the Picture Manual Rewind Rewinding the TapeMovie Return Special Playback EffectsTo Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search Using the Shuttle Control on the remote controlSearching with the Time Counter Jump Forward or Backward with GO-TO Marking with the Time CounterJump to an Index Mark with Index Basic Operations Copyright Infringement Warning Before you RecordBasic Recording Steps Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While RecordingTo Change the Channel Being Recorded Using the Instant Recording Timer IRTTo Leave Index Marks on the Tape To Record a Second Audio Program SAPTypes of Delayed Recordings Setting the VCR to Record LaterDelayed Recording Steps DailyAn Example To Stop a Delayed Recording in ProgressProgramming Priorities Reviewing What You Have ProgrammedShows with Same Starting Time Shows with Different Starting TimesAbout VCR Plus+ Channel Setup Before You BeginBasic Operations VCR Plus + Recording Dilve Basic operations VCR Plus + Recording Basic Operations VCR Plus + Recording Weekly Recording Compatibility Programming the Remote ControlTV Brands Press IV and This Number JVC NEC RCALast DisplayBasic hookup Position Cable BoxAdvanced hookup Cable Box to unscramble all channels AdVanced OperationsCable Box HookUps Recording from Your Stereo System Hookup Copying from One VCR to Another Dubbing To Control Both VCRs with the Remote ControlSynchro Editing Hookup When VCR1 is RecordingCopying Tapes From a Camcorder Putting The Record VCR in PauseInformation on Audio Hookup Periodic Maintenance Head CleaningDont Attempt Repairs Yourself VHS Design and specifications subject to change without noticeProblem Things To Check Solution Often Encountered ProblemsYou must state your zip code when calling Canada Hitachi Service HotlineContinental U.S.A Days a week, 24 hours a day
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