Hitachi VTFX695A owner manual Troubleshooting Guide, Maintenance

2) Press [MENU] and select	STOP		12:00AM
"AUDIO OUT" by pressing			CH 32	1)
			STEREO
[PLAY] or [STOP]. Then, press			SAP
[F.FWD]. Next, select "HIFI" or
"MONO" by pressing [PLAY] or					2)
[STOP]. To exit, press	SP	0:00:00 HIFI
[EXIT/RESET].

•The VCR will not rewind the tape automatically during timer recording or One Touch Recording.

•When the Counter Memory is activated, the tape will rewind to the M0:00:00 and the VCR will go into the Stop mode.

REMOTE CONTROL OF THE CABLE

CONVERTER

•While the VCR is set in HIFI stereo mode, HIFI appears on the TV screen. While the VCR is set in monaural (MONO) mode, HIFI disappears from the TV screen.

MTS RECORDING/MONITOR MODE

Type of	Display on the	STEREO/SAP	Hi-Fi audio track		Normal audio
broadcast	TV screen	Selection	(2-channel)		track
Regular	-None-	-Invalid-	L-channel	R-channel
(monaural audio)			Mono	Mono	Mono
Stereo	STEREO	-Invalid-	L	R	L+R
broadcast
Bilingual	SAP	TV STEREO*	Main audio	Main audio	Main audio
			program	program	program
broadcast

PROGRAMMING

1)Hold down the CATV button.

2)Press the number button of your brand of cable box. (shown in the chart)

OPERATING

1)Press the CATV button.

2)Press the button of the function you want.

3)Press the VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again.

Brand	Number
Jerrold1	1
Jerrold2	2
Jerrold3	3
Hamlin	4
Zenith	5
Scientific Atlantic	6
Pioneer	7
Philips	8

SAP*	Sub audio	Sub audio	Sub audio
	program	program	program

REMOTE CONTROL OF THE TV

Stereo &	STEREO	TV STEREO*	L	R	L+R
Bilingual	SAP	SAP*	Sub audio	Sub audio	Sub audio
broadcast			program	program	program

* You must select the recording mode in TV STEREO or SAP before you record a broadcast.

REAL TIME TAPE COUNTER

•This shows the elapsed recording or playback time in hours, minutes, and seconds. (The displayed time will not change during blank portions on the tape.)

•The indication will appear when the tape is rewound further than “0:00:00” on the tape counter.

AUTO REWIND

When a tape has reached the end during recording, playback, or fast-forward, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning. After rewinding finishes, the VCR will eject the tape and turn itself off.

PROGRAMMING

1)Turn on the TV.

2)Press the number button of your brand of TV. (shown in the chart)

OPERATING

1)Press the TV button to change to the TV function mode.

2)Press the button of the TV function you want.

3)Press the VCR button to operate your VCR with the remote again.

Brand	Number
Hitachi	1
Zenith	2
Sony	3
Magnavox	4
Sanyo	5
Gold Star	6
Toshiba	7
Funai	8
Panasonic2	9
RCA	0
Panasonic1	CH(K)
Mitsubishi	CH(L)
JVC	+100/ENTER
Sharp1	MEMORY
Sharp2	DISPLAY

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

If you have followed the instructions contained in this manual and have difficulty in operating your VCR, locate the PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding CORRECTIVE ACTION column to remedy the problem.

PROBLEM	CORRECTIVE ACTION
No power.	• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
	• Make sure the power is turned on.
Timer recording is impossible.	• Make sure the timer recording is set correctly.
	• Make sure the power is off.
	• Make sure the VCR clock is set correctly.
Cannot go into Record mode.	• Make sure the tape has a safety tab. If needed, cover the hole with cellophane tape.
Playback picture is partially noisy.	• Adjust tracking control for a better picture by pressing [CHANNEL (	) ] on the VCR.
Cannot view a tape but the	• Head cleaning may be necessary. Refer to “AUTO HEAD CLEANING” .
audio is OK.	• Make sure the VCR is not in the Menu mode.
No or poor playback picture.	• Select channel 3 or 4 at your TV, then press [VCR/TV] so that the VCR indicator on the VCR comes on.
	• Fine tune your TV.
TV programs cannot be seen	• Re-check the ANT. IN and ANT. OUT connections. See page 3.
normally.	• Press [VCR/TV] so that the VCR indicator on the VCR disappears.
No VCR operation from the	• Make sure the power plug is connected to an AC outlet.
infrared Remote Control.	• Check batteries in remote control.
	• Press VCR button on the remote control, then try again.

Video or color fades in and out • You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape.You are experiencing copy guard protection. when making a copy of a video tape

MAINTENANCE

SPECIAL	FEATURES
TROUBLE-SHOOTING	GUIDE
MAINTENANCE

AUTO HEAD CLEANING

•Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture.

•Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. Dirt accumulated on the video heads after long periods of use, or the usage of rental or worn tapes can cause this problem. If a streaky or snowy picture appears during playback, the video heads in your VCR may need to be cleaned.

1.Please visit your local Audio/Video store and purchase a good quality VHS Video Head Cleaner.

2.If a Video Head Cleaner does not solve the problem, consult our nearest Authorized Service Center. Professional video head cleaning requires highly technical attention.

SERVICING

Should your VCR become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem by yourself. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Turn off, unplug the power cord, and please take the unit to our Authorized Service Center for servicing.

CABINET CLEANING

•Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.

•Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the VCR. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.

NOTES:

•Remember to read the instructions included with the video head cleaner before use.

•Clean video heads only when problems occur.

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