Hitachi VT-FX530A User Manual

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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-FX630A / VT-FX530A
Owner's manual
Using these quality features:
§ Super index allows you to quickly search for a program you want to view or the point from
which you want to start recording on the tape.
§ Super rewind and fast forward
§ Multi-channel TV sound (MTS).
§ 8-program/1-year preset recording.
§ Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized.
§ Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy, preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels
and 125 cable channels.
§ VHS Hi-Fidelity sound in playback.
§ On-screen programming guide.
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

Hitachi VT-FX530A Specifications

Video Specifications

format	VHS
video signal system	NTSC color EIA standard
record/playback system	Video: 4 head, Audio: VHS Hi-Fi stereo record/playback system

Tape Speed

tape speed (SP)	33.35 mm/sec
tape speed (LP)	16.67 mm/sec (playback only)
tape speed (EP)	11.12 mm/sec

Tuner

RF input	UHF/VHS 75 ohm
tuner USA	181 channel tuning ability (125 cable channels)
tuner Canada	178 channel tuning ability (122 cable channels)

Power

power input	AC 120V 60 Hz
power consumption	20W nominal

Operating Environment

storage temperature	-4°F to 131°F
operating temperature	41°F to 104°F

Weight and Dimensions

cabinet size	14-15/16" (W) x 3-11/16" (H) x 10-13/16" (D)
cabinet size (metric)	38.0 cm (W) x 9.3 cm (H) x 27.5 cm (D)
weight	7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg)

Summary

For Your Safety

Important Safeguards

Key safety guidelines for the proper and enjoyable use of the VCR.

Installation

Service

Conditions Requiring Service

Circumstances under which the VCR may require professional service.

Basic Antenna Hookup

Basic Cable Hookup

Advanced Antenna Hookup - AV Hookup

Basic Cable Hookup -With Cable Box

Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box

Advanced Cable Hookup -With Cable Box and Splitter

Setting the Clock

Pre-Tuning the VCR Tuner

Automatic Channel Presetting

Procedure for finishing automatic channel presetting and checking reception.

Adding or Erasing Channels

How to manually add or remove channels from the VCR's memory.

Playback

Playing a Recorded Tape

Step-by-step guide to playing back video cassettes.

Super Index Feature

Index Search

Finding the start of recorded programs using index marks.

Blank Search

Locating the beginning of blank tape sections.

Easy View (Visual Search)

Switching between fast forward/rewind and visual search modes.

Skip Playback

Skipping unwanted portions of a tape during playback.

Indexing with Time Counter

Recording a Program

Basic Recording Steps

Fundamental steps required to begin recording a program.

Delayed Recording

Setting Up Delayed Recordings

Steps to program the VCR for future timed recordings.

Program Review

Copying Tapes from Camcorder

Copying from Camcorder

Copying Between VCRs (Dubbing)

Dubbing Between VCRs

Problem Guide and Maintenance