VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Owner’s Manual VT-FX240EUK Please read before using this product. Safety Precaution IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television pro- WARNING: DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE gramming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We do not take WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO responsibility for the unauthorised duplication, use, or NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR...
MAINTENANCE Cabinet Cleaning • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the VCR with a soft cloth that has been 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 dis- colouration to the exposed surfaces.
SPECIFICATIONS Remote Control General Specifications Television system: PAL I TV standard AUDIO Video heads Six comprising of Four-video EJECT STANDBY SELECT and Two-audio heads Helical scan system Tape width : 12.65mm Tape speed SP : 23.39mm/sec. LP : 11.70mm/sec. CHANNEL Tuner channel IRA~IRJ VIDEO Plus+...
CONNECTING THE VCR VCR to TV Connection AV1 (TV) CONNECTION TO TV If your TV has Scart sockets, you may connect your VCR’s Disconnect the TV’s power cord from the AC outlet. AV1 (TV) scart socket to the Scart socket on the back of your TV.
Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System This VCR will record and playback Hi-Fi stereo sound. In addi- tion it has a NICAM stereo sound decoder. This equipment will receive stereo and bilingual broadcasts and there are several ways of recording and playing back the sound.
PRESET FOR USE Video Channel Setting Setting the Clock Skip This Section When Connected By SCART. This VCR incorporates a 24-hour clock. The clock must be Video channel setting will be necessary, if your VCR is con- set for the Automatic Timer Recording function to operate nected to the TV via the coaxial cable.
TUNING Tuning of broadcast channels not already preset in the VCR To Select a Desired Channel can be performed in two ways. You can select a desired channel by using AUTOMATIC TUNING CHANNEL (o o /p p ), or directly pressing NUMBER on the •...
Channel Order MENU INITIAL Your TV stations will not necessarily be stored in the usual TIMER CH TUNING SET UP CLOCK order: BBC1, BBC2, ITV, CH4 and CH5. INITIAL RF OUT You can arrange the channels in any order you want as fol- lows.
BASIC OPERATION Playback Slow Motion Tracking Adjustment • Press the SLOW to reduce the playback speed. The VCR mutes the sound during slow motion. You can control the • Tracking adjustment will activate automatically (Digital) speed by pressing the F.FWD (faster) or REW (slower). Tracking function) when you start playback.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS Counter Memory Auto Repeat Playback This feature can be used to memorize a beginning point that The VCR has an auto repeat function that allows you to you want to watch again. Rewinding or fast forwarding repeat a tape indefinitely without touching PLAY/o o makes it easy to locate this point.
Picture Select Timer Recording This function enables you to select the picture quality of a You may program the VCR to start and end a recording tape. while you are away. You can set seven programmes to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year peri- •...
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TO STOP A TIMER PROGRAMME WHICH HAS ALREADY Timer Recording using the VIDEO Plus+ ® System STARTED Press STOP/ L L on the VCR. ou can programme the timer using the PlusCode numbers that are NOTE: STOP/ L L on the remote control will not function in the printed in TV guide magazine.
Auto Return Confirm the channel number, then, press F.FWD/B. • If your local channel information is programmed in VCR’s memo- If there are any remaining programmes including Daily, ry, your local channel number appears automatically. Everyday, & Weekly, AUTO RETURN will not operate. •...
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INDEX SEARCH QUICK-FIND • The index mark will be made automatically when REC is This function enables you to search and confirm the contents pressed. It will also be marked at the starting point of of the recorded programme(s) using the index mark. Timer recording and OTR.
Copying a Video Tape You can make copies of videotapes made by friends or relatives for your own enjoyment. WARNING: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws. Connect the recording VCR (this unit), playing VCR (another VCR) and your TV as outline in the following diagram. [TV set] [Source (Playing) VCR <Monaural>] (Use for monitoring)
Video Cassette Tape TV Colour System This VCR will operate with any cassette that bears the VHS Different countries use different television colour systems. Tapes recorded in the PAL, MESECAM or NTSC system can mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quali- be played back on this unit.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EMC-Directive: 89 / 336 / EEC Low Voltage Directive: 73 / 23 / EEC HITACHI EUROPE LTD. Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF declare that the Video Cassette Recorder VT-FX240EUK are in compliance with following norms:...
HITACHI EUROPE LTD. Please note that evidence of the date of purchase will be required before service under guarantee is carried out. This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. In all cases of difficulty consult your HITACHI dealer. HITACHI EUROPE LTD.
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