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FOR YOUR SAFETY
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-DX815A
Owner's manual
Using these quality features:
• D-VHS recording/playback
• Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)
• 8-program/1-year preset recording
• Auto clock set feature allows you to automatically set the present
time in the DSS® box clock (only when the VCR is connected to a
DSS® box with digital interface function)
* DSS® is a registered trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of GM Hughes Electronics
• Auto head cleaning system minimize
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FOR YOUR SAFETY TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................................................................................... 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .............................................................................. 7 CUSTOMER CONTROLS.................................................................................. 11 VCR Customer Controls ................................................................................. 11 VCR Customer Controls ..............
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FOR YOUR SAFETY To set the clock manually ............................................................................... 30 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER....................................................................... 34 Presetting the received channels without using a cable box (Hookups [A], [B], [C], [D], [E], [F], [G], [H] or [I]) ......................................................................... 34 When automatic presetting of channels are finished ............................
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FOR YOUR SAFETY USING THE VCR REMOTE TO OPERATE HITACHI OR HUGHES DSS® BOX ........................................................................................................................... 74 Remote Control Customer Controls................................................................ 74 INTEGRATING YOUR STEREO SYSTEM WITH YOUR VCR.......................... 75 Hookup ........................................................................................................... 75 T
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FOR YOUR SAFETY (AMERICA), INC. OF HAWAII, INC. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd, 3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Norcross, GA 30093 HI 96819 Tel. 770-279-5600 Tel. 808-836-3621 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC. 6740 Campobello Road Mississauga, Ontario L5N 2L8 CANADA Tel. 905-821-4545 QR17951 © Hitachi, Ltd. 1997 Printed in Japan 5
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FOR YOUR SAFETY FOR YOUR SAFETY POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY. The POWER button turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged. Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit. This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous t
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your video product, safety is a major factor in the design of every instrument. But, safety is your responsibility too. This page lists important information that will help to assure your enjoyment and proper use of a Video Cassette Recorder and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating your video product and keep it in a handy place for
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS or cracked wire insulation and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Periodically examine the cord and have it replaced by your service technician if appearance indicates damage or deteriorated insulation. 7 Power-Cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the p
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11A An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) pg. 4 12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of t
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges. SERVICE 17 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 18 Conditions Requiring Service – Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following c
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CUSTOMER CONTROLS CUSTOMER CONTROLS VCR Customer Controls pic Item No. Function Page 1 POWER button 2 2 EJECT button 9 3 Cassette compartment 9 4 STOP button 25 5 Shuttle ring 31 6 PLAY/STILL button 29 7 REC/IRT button 36 8 CHANNEL (channel up/down) 36 TRACKING buttons 28 9 Infrared receiver 8 10 REC indicator 36 11 D-VHS indicator 27 pic - "behind the cover" 12 AUDIO IN (L), (R) jacks 50 13 VIDEO IN jack 50 14 ANT. OUT s
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CUSTOMER CONTROLS Auxiliary (L1/L2) 51 DSS indicator (dSS) 27 Tracking Level Meter 28 Accessories supplied 1 2 3 4 5 pic pic pic Remote control Digital A/V cable D-VHS video cassette Batteries for remote control handset Cable for (R6) connecting this VCR to a TV CUSTOMER CONTROLS (cont.) pg. 7 VCR Customer Controls pic Item No. Function Page 25 DIGITAL A/V jack 10 26 AUDIO IN (L), (R) jacks 49 27 VIDEO IN jack — 28 IN FROM ANT. – signal input 10 2
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CUSTOMER CONTROLS 10 VOL button – increase or decrease the 47 audio volume 11 REC – record button 36 12 REW button – fast rewind or search 27 13 PLAY button – playback 27 14 DSS GUIDE button 48 15 PAUSE/SELECT button 29 16 Shuttle ring 31 17 LIGHT button – illuminates key function 8 buttons for a few seconds 18 DSS MENU button 48 19 STOP button – stops play/record function 27 20 F.F button – fast forward or search 29 21 CH (channel up/down) butto
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REMOTE OPERATION REMOTE OPERATION Install batteries in the remote control The remote control requires two "AA" batteries. pic 1 Push the mark and hold it, then slide the cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it. Note: When replacing the batteries, remove the old batteries and keep the POWER button depressed for 10 seconds before inserting fresh batteries. pic pic Hold for 10 seconds pic 2 Install batteries. • Align the positive (+) and negative (-) polarity marks on the bat
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CASSETTE TAPES CASSETTE TAPES Types Only use video cassettes with the or mark in this VCR. Use only D-VHS video cassettes for D-VHS recording. Do not use any other video cassettes than D-VHS video cassettes for D-VHS recording. You cannot engage D-VHS recording on VHS cassettes. The table shows the recording time of different cassettes. • To get the best quality picture, record at standard recording speed (SP). Recording time Types SP EP
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CASSETTE TAPES Insertion Push the video cassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. • The VCR automatically turns on and the "Tape-In" indicator turns on when the cassette is in place. pic Removal Press the EJECT button on the VCR. The cassette will come partially out of the compartment so you can pull it out. • The "Tape-In" indicator turns off. • The cassette can be ejected with the power on or off. 16
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DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP–AV HOOKUP [A] DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP–AV HOOKUP [A] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN...... • WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS® CHANNELS • RECORD AND PLAYBACK A DSS® CHANNEL IN THE D-VHS FORMAT WITH DSS® BOX • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER • RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS® AND WATCH A DSS® CHANNEL Note: pic When connecting the digital A/V cable, be careful of the orientation of its connector. Hookup
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DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP – S CABLE HOOKUP [B] DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP – S CABLE HOOKUP [B] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN...... • WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS® CHANNELS • RECORD AND PLAYBACK A DSS® CHANNEL IN THE D-VHS FORMAT WITH DSS® BOX • WATCH DSS® CHANNELS WITH HIGHER PICTURE QUALITY • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER • RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS® AND WATCH A DSS® CHANNEL Note: pic When connecting the digital A
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DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP – RF HOOKUP [C] DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP – RF HOOKUP [C] WITH THIS HOOKUP YOU CAN...... • WATCH AVAILABLE TV OR DSS® CHANNELS • RECORD AND PLAYBACK A DSS® CHANNEL IN THE D-VHS FORMAT WITH DSS® BOX • RECORD AND WATCH THE SAME CHANNEL • RECORD ONE CHANNEL AND WATCH ANOTHER • RECORD A CHANNEL OTHER THAN DSS® AND WATCH A DSS® CHANNEL Note: pic When connecting the digital A/V cable, be careful of the orientation of its connector. Ho
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DSS® BOX WITH DIGITAL INTERFACE HOOKUP – RF HOOKUP [C] button on front of the VCR. Pressing the button alternates between RFCH 03 (channel 3) and RFCH 04 (channel 4) in the VCR's display. Display the channel which is not used by a commercial channel in your area. 20
