Hitachi VT-F380A User Manual

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HITACHI
Video Deck VHS
VT-F380A
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
 Cable-compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner
 Remote control for use with your VCR and TV, and cable converter
 On-screen programming guide
 Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)
HITACHI HOME HITACHI SALES HITACHI (HSC)
ELECTRONICS CORPORATION CANADA INC.
(AMERICA), INC. OF HAWAII, INC. 3300 Trans Canada Hwy.
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., 3219 Koapaka Street Pointe
Claire, Quebec
Norcross, GA 30093 Honolulu, HI 96819 H9R1B1, CANADA
Tel. 404-279-5600 Tel. 808-836-3621 Tel. 514-697-9150
QR10584 ©Hitachi, Ltd. 1994 Printed in
Malaysia

Hitachi VT-F380A Specifications

General

Type	VCR
Video Format	VHS
Playback Speed	SP/LP/EP
Audio System	Mono
Number of Heads	2
Remote Control	Yes
Tuner	Yes
Outputs	Composite Video, Audio
Timer	Yes
Recording System	Helical Scan
Connections	RF, composite video, audio
Inputs	audio

Summary

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Read This First

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Installation Procedures

All safety and operating instructions should be read before use.

Electrical Safety

Safety features like polarized plugs and power source guidelines.

Operational and Environmental Safety

Guidelines for safe operation, ventilation, water, and accessory placement.

External Connections and Service Safety

Safety for antenna grounding, power lines, and professional servicing.

Getting Started

Hookup Procedures

Steps for connecting the VCR to a TV and antenna/cable.

Initial Setup and Configuration

Connecting power, installing remote batteries, and using the on-screen guide.

VCR Controls and Settings

Overview of VCR controls, initial setup options, and channel selection.

Basic Operations

Viewing and Fine-Tuning Tapes

Tape Playback Features

Basic Operations (Recording)

Recording a Program

Timed Recording Management