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HITACHI
TV/VCR Combination
20VR2B/W
OPERATING GUIDE
Your new HITACHI TV/VCR Combination incorporates a host of features
designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in
this manual. We recommend that you read the following instructions and
"IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV/VCR
Combination for the first time.
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Important ............................................................................................................................. 3
Getting Started..................................................................................................................... 6
Basic Antenna Connection.......................................................................................... 6
Cable Connections ....................................................................................................... 7
To Playback......................................................................................................................... 8
Description of Controls ....................................................................................................... 9
Rear ................................................................................................................................ 9
Front................................................................................................................................ 9
TV/VCR Unified Remote Control ............................................................................. 10
On Screen Indications ....................................................................................................... 12
VCR Status Display.................................................................................................... 12
OSD Menu Screen ..................................................................................................... 12
Closed Caption System ..................................................................................................... 13
Clock Adjustment.............................................................................................................. 15
To Set the Clock ......................................................................................................... 15
To Make Corrections.................................................................................................. 15
To Display the Date and Time.................................................................................. 16
To Reset the Clock..................................................................................................... 16
Channel Memory............................................................................................................... 17
Automatic Setting ....................................................................................................... 18
Using the Add/ Delete button.................................................................................... 18
One Press Channel Search ...................................................................................... 18
Using the 100 key....................................................................................................... 18
To Watch TV..................................................................................................................... 19
Audio Mute................................................................................................................... 19
Sleep Timer ................................................................................................................. 19
Video Adjust Menu ..................................................................................................... 19
How to Adjust .............................................................................................................. 20
Special Playback Features................................................................................................. 21
To Rapidly Locate a Particular Segment ................................................................ 21
Intelligent Search........................................................................................................ 21
To View a Double Speed Playback Picture............................................................ 21
To View an Instant Search ........................................................................................ 21
To View a Still Picture (During Playback) ............................................................... 21
To Advance a Still Picture ......................................................................................... 22
To View a Slow Motion Picture................................................................................. 22
Auto Operation Functions ......................................................................................... 22
Digital Auto Tracking.................................................................................................. 22
Tracking Control ......................................................................................................... 23
To Check a Channel from Playback........................................................................ 23
Blank Tape Indication ................................................................................................ 23
To Record.......................................................................................................................... 24
One Touch Recording ....................................................................................................... 25
A. Instant OTR ............................................................................................................ 26
B. Standby OTR.......................................................................................................... 26
Timer Recording ............................................................................................................... 28
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TV/VCR Combination 20VR2B/W OPERATING GUIDE Your new HITACHI TV/VCR Combination incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance if you follow the instructions in this manual. We recommend that you read the following instructions and "IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS" notice before turning on your TV/VCR Combination for the first time. - Page 2 Important Daily Recording... 29 Weekly Recording ... 30 To Check or Re-Enter Timer Programs ... 30 To Clear Programs ... 31 To Stop a Timer Recording in Progress ... 31 Re-Recording (Tape Duplication)... 32 Tape Operation... 33 Rec End Search... 33 Time Search ...
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Page 3: Important
Important Important We are pleased to introduce you to one of the most sophisticated products available today. Please take time to fill out the information requested on the right. The serial number is on the tag located on the back of your TV/VCR Combination. - Page 4 Important prevent blade exposure. If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed, unplug the TV/VCR Combination from the receptacle and refer servicing to qualified service personnel. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not overload receptacle and extension cords.
- Page 5 Important cause damage to the TV/VCR Combination. If something gets into the TV/VCR Combination, immediately unplug the TV/VCR Combination and have it cleaned and inspected.
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Getting Started Basic Antenna Connection (A) Combination VHF/ UHF System... -
Page 7: Cable Connections
Getting Started Cable Connections A) Without a Converter / Descrambler Box Use this connection if your cable system connects directly to your TV/VCR Combination without a converter box. With this connection, you can: 1) use your TV/VCR Combination remote control to select channels. 2) program one or more unscrambled channels for timer recording. -
Page 8: To Playback
To Playback To Playback Preparation: Make sure that the steps in "Getting Started" on page 3 have been completed. Location of Controls 1 Insert a cassette. The power will come on automatically. If the record tab (p. 24) is removed, playback will start automatically. -
Page 9: Description Of Controls
Description of Controls Description of Controls Rear Diagram of Rear Jacks VHF/UHF Antenna Input Terminal In from the Antenna or Cable. Video Input Connector For video input connection from another VCR or a portable video camera power supply. Audio Input Connector For connection from a portable video camera power supply, another VCR or the output connector of another audio source. -
Page 10: Tv/Vcr Unified Remote Control
Description of Controls TV/VCR Unified Remote Control Most of the TV/VCR Combination functions are conveniently controlled with your wireless remote control. For battery replacement see the back cover. Picture of Remote Control Eject Button To remove a cassette in the stop mode. Power button To turn the monitor on and off. - Page 11 Description of Controls recorded in SLP. Press this button to scan several seconds you want to skip in a playback. Timer Button To set the TV/VCR Combination for unattended recordings. Volume Buttons (Up/ Down) Press either Volume Up or Down button to change the sound level. Mute Button To turn the sound off.
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Page 12: On Screen Indications
On Screen Indications On Screen Indications Whenever a function button (Stop, FF, etc.) is pressed, or when you change channels, a 4 second OSD appears. The function name or the channel number (if tuned) are displayed as a large overlay for 2 seconds, then again for 2 seconds in a smaller overlay. -
Page 13: Closed Caption System
Closed Caption System Closed Caption System This feature not only makes it possible for the hearing impaired to enjoy selected programs, but can also be used to receive valuable information from your TV stations. Picture of Remote Buttons To Set the Closed Caption Mode 1 Press the Prog button. - Page 14 Closed Caption System Selecting the Proper Mode CLOSED CAPTION: ON When this mode is selected, a narration of selected TV programs will be displayed on the screen. Check your TV program listings for CC (closed caption) broadcasts. CLOSED CAPTION: OFF In this mode, narration will not appear on the screen even if a closed caption broadcast is received.
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Page 15: Clock Adjustment
Clock Adjustment Clock Adjustment Accurate clock time is a must for all types of timer recording. Your TV/VCR Combination will accurately maintain its calendar up to Dec. 31, 2012, 11:59 PM, once you have set the present day and time. Picture of Remote Buttons To Set the Clock 1 If the clock set guide is not displayed, press the Prog button. -
Page 16: To Display The Date And Time
Clock Adjustment To Display the Date and Time Press the Recall button four times to show the date and time overlay on the TV screen. See "VCR Status Display" on page 8 for details. To Reset the Clock If you want to reset the clock at some later time, press the Prog button while you are watching TV. -
Page 17: Channel Memory
Channel Memory Channel Memory The Channel Up/ Down keys may be set to stop only on the channels in your area assigned to them from the 181 channel memory. In the channel auto set mode you can select "CATV" to receive cable channels or leave "TV"... -
Page 18: Automatic Setting
Channel Memory Automatic Setting 1 To display the menu (see page 8), press the Prog button. 2 To select the channel auto set, press the 3 key. The channel auto set guide will appear. To exit from the channel auto set mode, press the Prog button twice. 3 To change from "TV"... -
Page 19: To Watch Tv
To Watch TV To Watch TV This section describes the basic operations for watching TV. Use the controls described on page 13 to adjust the picture as you desire while you are watching TV. Picture of Controls 1 Press the Power button. 2 Select channel. -
Page 20: How To Adjust
To Watch TV Bright Control This control lets you adjust the brightness of the picture. Picture Control This control lets you adjust the intensity of the picture. It does this by adjusting contrast and color level at the same time and in the proper balance. -
Page 21: Special Playback Features
Special Playback Features Special Playback Features After you are familiar with tape playback (see page 4, "To Playback"), you are ready to enjoy the special playback features described on this page. These features work best in the SLP mode. The sound will be muted. Picture of Remote Buttons To Rapidly Locate a Particular Segment 1 Press the Search button on the remote control. -
Page 22: To Advance A Still Picture
Special Playback Features To Advance a Still Picture 1 In still mode, press the Frame Advance button on the remote control. Frame advance will only operate during still. The picture will slowly advance frame by frame while this button is held down. To View a Slow Motion Picture 1 During playback, press the Slow button on the remote control. -
Page 23: Tracking Control
Special Playback Features Tracking Control Press the Tracking control (Up/ Down) buttons on your remote control. Manual Tracking adjustment is intended for use during playback, slow motion, and double speed playback to minimize noise in the picture. To Check a Channel from Playback Press the Monitor button. -
Page 24: To Record
To Record To Record Preparation: Make sure that the steps in "Getting Started" on page 3 have been completed. Picture of Controls 1 Insert a cassette with the record tab in place. The power will come on automatically. If the cassette is already in the TV/VCR Combination, just press the Power button. -
Page 25: One Touch Recording
One Touch Recording One Touch Recording OTR is easy and convenient way to immediately start recording a TV program you happen to be watching (Instant OTR). It is also just as easy to set up a delayed start time recording (Standby OTR), without programming the timer. -
Page 26: Instant Otr
One Touch Recording A. Instant OTR Recording starts instantly. You can set the recording length in 30 minute periods up to 4 hours total, or to the end of the tape. Occasion for use: For normal recording of TV programs. When an unexpected guest or call is received. - Page 27 One Touch Recording Picture of Remote Buttons Occasion for use: When a program you want to watch is going to be broadcast while you are asleep, out, or otherwise engaged. Operation 1 Select a channel to be recorded using the Channel Up/ Down or Numeric keys on the remote control.
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Page 28: Timer Recording
Timer Recording Timer Recording The timer feature lets you set the TV/VCR Combination from the remote control to do unattended recording. For each program you set, the TV/VCR Combination will turn itself on at the scheduled time and do the recording automatically. -
Page 29: Daily Recording
Timer Recording For daily and weekly recordings refer to page 20. To make corrections in on-screen entries, press the Clear button or the Channel Down key to move the flashing indication one space to the left. Move this flashing indication over the numbers you want to change. Then enter the correct number. -
Page 30: Weekly Recording
Timer Recording Weekly Recording 1 With the Rec-On day flashing, press the 5 key. 2 Press the number for the day. For Sunday, press the 1 key, for Monday, the 2 key, for Tuesday, the 3 key and so on. After a Timer Recording Has Taken Place: Press the Timer button off on the remote control to return your TV/VCR Combination to normal operation. -
Page 31: To Clear Programs
Timer Recording being recorded, press the Prog button. To Clear Programs After programming is complete. 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 on page 19. In step 3, enter the program number you want to clear. 2 Press the Clear button. The screen below will appear. 3 To enter a replacement program, follow the program guide starting from step 4 on page 19. -
Page 32: Re-Recording (Tape Duplication)
Re-Recording (Tape Duplication) Re-Recording (Tape Duplication) Dubbing from any VHS recorder (or camcorder) to another is simple and can be done using the connections and steps shown below. 1 Insert a pre-recorded tape into the source VCR. 2 Insert a blank tape into the editing TV/VCR Combination. 3 Press the Input button on the remote control controlling the editing TV/VCR Combination until "INPUT SELECT: LINE"... -
Page 33: Tape Operation
Tape Operation Tape Operation Rec End Search This feature allows you to quickly find the point at which your recording ends and a blank portion of tape begins for continuous recording. In play, FF or stop mode, press the Rec End Search button on the remote control. -
Page 34: Auto Play With Repeat Function
Tape Operation TV/VCR Combination will automatically cancel this mode. Auto Play with Repeat Function Picture of Remote Buttons 1 Press the Repeat button during playback, still, search, or slow. a) The Repeat indicator appears. Playback will continue to the end of the tape unless there is more than 30 seconds of blank space on the tape. -
Page 35: Types Of Video Cassettes
Tape Operation 4 To start the memory function, press the Rewind or Fast Forward button (in the stop mode). The tape will stop automatically wherever "0:00:00" was set. Types of Video Cassettes Only use tapes with the Tape Speed Selector Position SP (Standard Play) Hour... -
Page 36: Erase Protection (Record Tab)
Tape Operation Erase Protection (Record Tab) Cassettes have a record tab to ensure that recordings are not accidentally erased. To prevent accidental erasure Cleaning Care for Video Heads (a) Video Head Cleaning: Your TV/VCR Combination will not normally require head cleaning; however, it is possible that the heads may become clogged when playing an old or damaged tape. -
Page 37: Helpful Notes On Operations
Helpful Notes On Operations Helpful Notes On Operations Getting Started With cable connections, numbers selected to receive specific channels may differ from those for antenna connections. Refer to your cable service information. Clock Adjustment In the clock adjustment mode, be sure to enter the first digit within 60 seconds, or the TV/VCR Combination will automatically leave this mode. -
Page 38: Before Requesting Service
Before Requesting Service Before Requesting Service Check the following points once again if you are having some trouble with your TV/VCR Combination. POWER NO POWER NO PICTURE OR SOUND. POOR PICTURE WITH NORMAL SOUND. POOR TV RECEPTION. NO COLOR OR POOR COLOR GHOSTS (MULITPLE IMAGES) TV PROGRAM CAN’T BE WATCHED. -
Page 39: Accessories
Before Requesting Service Accessories Accessories Packed with your TV/VCR Combination These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your TV/VCR Combination. Load the Batteries as Follows: Wireless remote control Battery replacement caution Do not mix old and new batteries. (Also never mix alkaline batteries with manganese batteries.) -
Page 40: Specifications
HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. National Headquarters 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 404-279-5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC. 3219 Koapaka St., Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Tel. 808-836-3621 1994-95 model! Warranty: 2 year parts, 1 year labor, 10 years transistors...