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- Page 1 USERS GUIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VTFX340EUK VTFX340EUK...
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Page 2: Power Supply
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Owner’s Manual VT-FX340EUK 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... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Search Functions..........................15 Copying a Video Tape........................16 A Status Display ..........................16 Video Cassette Tape.......................... 17 TV Colour System..........................17 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................17 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ................. Back cover HITACHI - YOUR GUARANTEE (UK & Ireland) ............... Back cover... -
Page 4: Maintenance
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. -
Page 5: Description Of Controls
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS Front Panel 1. Cassette compartment 2. D (F.FWD) button 3. B (PLAY) button 4. E (REW) button 5. C A ( STOP/EJECT) button 6. I (REC) button 7. Indicator (See below) PROGRAM 8. PROGRAM (o/p) [TRACKING] TRACKING buttons 9.y (OPERATE) button Indicator... -
Page 6: Remote Control
SPECIFICATIONS Remote Control General Specifications Television system: PAL I TV standard AUDIO Video heads Six comprising of Four-video OPERATE SELECT EJECT and Two-audio heads Helical scan system Tape width : 12.65mm Tape speed SP : 23.39mm/sec. LP : 11.70mm/sec. PROGRAM Tuner channel IRA~IRJ VIDEO Plus+... -
Page 7: Connecting The Vcr
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. -
Page 8: Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
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. -
Page 9: Initial Setup
"0" for most makes of TV incl. Press the PLAY/o or STOP/Lbutton to select “CLOCK”, Hitachi - If in doubt consult your television instruction then press the F .FWD/B button. book for details). Follow your television tuning instruc- Press the PLAY/o or STOP/Lbutton to select “MANUAL”... -
Page 10: Tuning
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 the PROGRAM AUTOMATIC TUNING (o/p) buttons, or directly pressing the NUMBER buttons on •... -
Page 11: To Skip A Preset Channel
Channel Order INITIAL MENU The TV stations will normally be stored in the following TIMER CH TUNING SET UP CLOCK order: BBC1, BBC2, ITV, CH4 and CH5. INITIAL RF OUT You can rearrange the order as follows. • Use the remote control for this procedure. Press the MENU button. -
Page 12: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION Playback Slow Motion Tracking Adjustment • Press the SLOW button to reduce the playback speed. The VCR mutes the sound during slow motion. You can control • Tracking adjustment will be activated automatically (Digital the speed by pressing the F.FWD (faster) or REW (slower) Tracking function) when you start playback. -
Page 13: Advanced Operations
ADVANCED OPERATIONS NOTES: Counter Memory • Once you select the Auto Repeat mode, it stays in effect even This feature can be used to memorise a beginning point that after you turn off VCR. you want to watch again. Rewinding or fast forwarding •... -
Page 14: Automatic Operations
Automatic Operations For once-only recording only : Press the PLAY/o or STOP/Lbutton repeatedly until your desired day appears. Automatic Rewind, Eject, Off Press the PLAY/o or STOP/Lbutton repeatedly until the rel- When the end of a tape is reached during recording, play- evant start hour appears. -
Page 15: Pdc (Programme Delivery Control)
• When you select the channel number using the PLAY/o or Hint for Timer Recording STOP/Lbutton, it memorises in VCR’s memory. • If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for Press the PLAY/o or STOP/Lbutton repeatedly until the more than 1 minute, the clock setting and all timer set- desired tape speed appears. -
Page 16: Parents Lock
Parents Lock TIME SEARCH If a tape includes both programmes recorded in the PAL sys- Parents Lock prevents use of the VCR by making the VCR tem and ones recorded in the NTSC system, this function feature buttons on the VCR and the remote control inopera- may not be operated correctly. -
Page 17: Copying A Video Tape
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) -
Page 18: Video Cassette Tape
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 or NTSC system can be played mark. For best results, we recommend the use of high-quali- back on this unit. - Page 19 PLEASE PHOTOCOPY AND DISPLAY Used correctly, domestic batteries are a safe and dependable source of portable power. Problems can occur if they are misused or abused resulting in leakage or, in extreme cases, fire or explosion. Here are some simple guidelines to safe battery use designed to eliminate any such problems.
- Page 20 SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards but like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and safety is to be assured. ########### DO read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
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Page 21: Declaration Of Conformity
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. - Page 22 Fax: +46 (0) 8 562 711 13 Tel: +39 02 38073415 Servizio Clienti Email: csgswe@hitachi-eu.com Fax: +39 02 48786381/2 Email: customerservice.italy@hitachi-eu.com HITACHI EUROPE S.A.S HITACHI EUROPE LTD (Norway) AB Lyon Office STRANDVEIEN 18 B.P. 45, 69671 BRON CEDEX 1366 Lysaker FRANCE...