Hitachi VT-UX605A manual

Video Deck

VHS

VT-UX605A

Owner's Manual

Your Complete Guide

to Videocassette Viewing and Recording

Using these quality features:

VHS hi-fidelity sound in playback

Automatic tape head cleaning

Up to 8 delayed recording programs

Auto tracking for improved picture in playback

Frequency synthesizer quartz tuner

Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV

On-screen programming guide

Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)

Auto clock set feature

VCR Plus+* for easy timed recording

*VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development

Corporation.

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Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.		HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093		3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire,
Tel. 770-279-5600		Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA
		Tel. 514-697-9150
HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC
3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621

QR13542 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1995

Printed in Japan KG-K(N)

Contents

Video Deck VHS Page Page Page FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTION: WARNING: Caution to user: "Note to CATV system installer: Read This First IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS INSTALLATION Read and Follow Instructions Retain Instruction Heed Warnings Power-Cord Protection Ventilation Attachments Caution: Outdoor Antenna Grounding EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING Power Lines USE Cleaning SERVICE Servicing Conditions Requiring Service Replacement Parts Safety Check 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR 2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use 3 Hook Up the Audio/Video Signal 4 Hook Up the RF Signal Simple Antenna/Cable 75 Ohm Hookup External or Internal 300 Ohm Antenna If you have Use this adapter 5. Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply 6. Install Batteries in the Remote Control 7. Switch the RF or Video Channel Page REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS Page When the Remote Doesn't Work Right VCR Controls Display Indicators Meet Your On-ScreenGuide Page Setting the Clock When the VCR is hooked up to a cable box To set the clock manually More about Channel Selections Setting up Your VCR for Each Function Using the Menu Screen Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback Stereo vs. Mono Sound Hi-FiSound Channel Caption (Station Identifier) Types Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure Loading and Ejecting Tape Storage To Play Back a Recorded Tape To Fine Tune the Picture Rewinding the Tape Special Playback Effects Skip Playback Using the Shuttle and Jog Controls on the Remote Control How to Use the Jog Dial How to Use the Shuttle Dial Viewing the On-ScreenDisplay To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Page Before You Record Basic Recording Steps Recording Tips Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) Setting the VCR to Record Later To Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress An Example Reviewing What You Have Programmed Programming Priorities About VCR Plus+ Channel Setup Home Antenna Cable (No Cable Box) Cable with a Cable Box or Cable with a Cable Box and Splitter Setup Cable box tuned to channel Cable box did not tune to channel Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program Caution on VCR Plus+ Recording Basic Operations (Tape Navigation) Tape Navigation Quick Index of Tape Navigation Operation Displaying a Directory Interpreting the Directory recording can be made). Displays the time for which recording is possible in the EP speed mode Locating the Beginning of a Program You Want to View or a Non-recordedSection Storing Tape Data in Memory TAPE DATA <ON>/<OFF AUTO TITLE <ON>/<OFF DELETE TAPE NO. DATA Page DISPLAY TAPE NO. DATA Cautions and Reference for Tape Navigation Page Page Basic Operations (Displaying Captions) Displaying Captions To Display Captions: Viewing a TV Program To Display Captions: Viewing Tape Playback Programming the Remote Control Controlling the TV Cable Box Position A. Basic Hookup B. Advanced Hookup (Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels) C. Advanced Hookup (Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels) Hookup 1Recording from Your Stereo System Page Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing) Audio Dubbing Page Advanced Operations (Audio Dubbing) To begin dubbing Recording Monaural Sound Video Dubbing Advanced Operations (Synchro Edit) Hookup Synchro Edit Procedure Putting the Record VCR in Pause Copying Tapes From A Camcorder Head Cleaning Periodic Maintenance Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself Technical Specifications Often Encountered Problems LIMITED WARRANTY *VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER *CAMCORDER *AC ADAPTER CHARGER *90 DAYS LABOR (Carry-in) HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) Warranty Limitations Important Notice: HITACHI NOT VALID IN U. S. A HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC PROTECTION PLAN CONDITIONS Page Page "GOLD" WARRANTY PERIOD WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER IMPORTANT: HITACHI WARRANTY REGISTRATION (for your records)