| Author |
Thread: Please help - hitachi vcr |
    
|
| Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2004 - 06:42 am: |
|
I just bought a second hand Hitachi M830E VCR and when I came home to plug in in I can't get a picture, the VCR works because I can hear the tape playing but no picture, there is no user manuel, do i need to set the tv to a special channel or the vcr, please help |
|
|
|
New member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 4
Registered: Jul-04
|
| Posted on Friday, July 02, 2004 - 09:39 pm: |
|
The TV should be on either 3 or 4, it doesn't matter what the VCR is on for playing, if you get audio and no video it usually needs cleaned. |
david delaney Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 09:27 pm: |
|
In my hitachi vcr if I press play , I can hear the audio but no picture. I used the cleaning tape few times but still no change. All the other buttons stop, rewind, fwd etc works. Please help. |
david delaney Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, August 05, 2004 - 09:27 pm: |
|
In my hitachi vcr if I press play , I can hear the audio but no picture. I used the cleaning tape few times but still no change. All the other buttons stop, rewind, fwd etc works. Please help. |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 108
Registered: Jul-04
|
| Posted on Friday, August 06, 2004 - 02:07 am: |
|
90 percent of the time when there is sound and no picture it needs cleaned. Head cleaning tapes do very little, it needs opened and cleaned. They make special chamois for cleaning VCRs. If you can find someplace to buy them you can do it yourself, but be careful the heads are delicate. Chemtronics are the best chamois. Don't try to use anything but somrthing made to clean VCRs or you will probably riun the heads. |
|
| Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 03:31 pm: |
|
We have a hitachi vcr (don't have model number on hand) and it is less than 1 year old. All has been working well until last week when I put a tape in (this VCR is lucky to be used 3 times a month) and it played in black and white - picture was crisp and clear - just no color. Put another tape in - same thing. Went to a third tape and still - no color...just black and white. Any idea's? Please help. |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 140
Registered: Jul-04
|
| Posted on Tuesday, August 17, 2004 - 03:52 pm: |
|
How is it hooked to the TV? Be sure the TV is on the right channel if using coax cable. |
|
| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 01:36 pm: |
|
I have a hitachi VCR model # DAR-MX421. When i put a video tape in, it would start playing for a 1 minute and then auto matically stop playing. Everytime i try inserting a video tape this happens. |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 279
Registered: Jul-04
|
| Posted on Sunday, October 03, 2004 - 04:01 pm: |
|
Take the cover off and see if the right tape reel turns. |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Monday, December 27, 2004 - 05:02 am: |
|
hi,wonder if you can help,our daughter left us with a hitachi MX100E but no manual, would like to know how to do a timed taping any ideas. |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 546
Registered: Jul-04
|
| Posted on Monday, December 27, 2004 - 01:41 pm: |
|
If it has on screen menus they are pretty self explanatory. Try the Hitachi websight, look for support, if the VCR isn't too old they should have a downloadable manual. |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2005 - 03:59 am: |
|
I have a hitachi vt65 and have forgotten how to tune it in, cannot find any setup menu !!!from remote or from set.
can you shed any light ?
|
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 12:39 pm: |
|
I have an Hitachi DAr M284,
It was working fine until I switched it to another TV. I misplaced the instruction book so I don't know if it's connected correctly. It rewinds and turns on. No picture or sound TV goes blank |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, March 04, 2005 - 01:59 am: |
|
I have a Hatachi Model VT-MX423S VCR. A tape became hung in it and I took the cover off to loosen the tape. It was wrapped around the drum and was easily unwrapped. I put in a new tape and ran it forward and backward several times to check if the VCR would perform correctly. It did and I replaced the cover.
Several days later I set it to record a program and left the house. When I returned, the VCR had rcorded the program and cut off: as was expected. Later that day, I started watching the taped program and all was well. About 15/20 minutes into the program, the sound began to fade until it was not audible.
I placed a movie tape into the VCR and it played fine to the end. I tried to tape several other shows and each time I played them back, the picture was perfect, but the sound faded after about 15/20 minutes of play back time.
Any suggestions as to what is wrong? |
New member Username: Noffsing
Post Number: 1
Registered: Mar-05
|
| Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2005 - 08:38 am: |
|
This is my first post and looking at all these posts with complicated topics, I think my question will be an easy one. I have a 5.1 home theatre set-up that works fine with Time Warner DVR and a DVD player. I never hooked up my VCR to it. I now see where there is a menu option on the DVR where I could copy a program to a VCR. How would I need to hook up the VCR to do this? Thanks. |
Silver Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 663
Registered: Jul-04
|
| Posted on Sunday, March 06, 2005 - 02:02 pm: |
|
Use RCA jacks from the DVR to the VCR and set the VCR to line. The VCR won't record 5.1 audio, only surround. |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2005 - 05:39 pm: |
|
I have a Hitachi vcr VT-FX240E and the other day for some reason it started flashing the number 2 on and off on the display, and the tape symbol ..... there is a tape in there, but it won't eject, in fact none of the controls work. I have tried inplugging the power and stitching it back on, but still get the same response. Anybody got any deas? |
|
| Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 11:17 am: |
|
I have a Hitachi vcr, model # VT-FX795A, and need another remote control. Can you tell me the model number for the correct remote? |
|
| Posted on Wednesday, April 27, 2005 - 11:20 am: |
|
I have a Hitachi vcr, model # VT-FX795A, and need another remote control. Can you tell me the model number for the correct remote? |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2005 - 06:34 am: |
|
I have an F641E unit. My son has inadvertantly activated the child lock, and we cant find the OpInstructions. Can anyone advise how to turn off the childlock please!
Thx,
Phil C. |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, June 24, 2005 - 10:49 pm: |
|
i have an old M284 VCR and it worked when i unplugged it to plug in my new hitachi vcr/dvd combo player. now i have hooked it up to an old tv (i have donated it to a good cause), and when i press "play" it ejects the tape. the channel buttons seem to switch it from "vcr" to "tv", and the rewind and ffwd buttons swith it from "EP" to "S P". I have tried the remote, but nothing happens with any remote control buttons. i bought new batteries and tried again. i feel bad because i was donating it. please help! |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Friday, July 15, 2005 - 04:51 am: |
|
I have a hitachi VCR (I dont know model No but i could be more than 15 yrs old,it was working very nicely earlierly but since about last 5-6 yrs it just rew,fwd,eject but not playing,taken to mechanic but they couldnt understand it, I have replaced its head 6-8 yrs ago. plz help and if possible to replace this VCR with other. thanks
Dr Mahender kumar
Jacobabad,sindh, Pakistan. |
Hunter E. Jones Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 12:25 pm: |
|
I have a Hitachi VT-F390A. It works great except earlier I put a tape in but the power will not come on and I cannot eject the tape. When I hit the power button it goes on and then off very quickly. Is there a manual eject button somewhere? |
Gold Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 1354
Registered: Jul-04
|
| Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 12:35 pm: |
|
Unplug it and plug it back in. |
Hunter E. Jones Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 01:08 pm: |
|
That didn't work. |
Gold Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 1355
Registered: Jul-04
|
| Posted on Sunday, July 24, 2005 - 01:33 pm: |
|
junk it |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Sunday, October 09, 2005 - 05:44 pm: |
|
I have an Hatachi VCR and I can't find the manual. My questions is, I know how to program off the menu button to tape a program but after I choose the time to tape and channel etc. ect.. I don't know how to say 'enter' that information.
Any advise.
Thank you! |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Thursday, October 27, 2005 - 12:20 am: |
|
I have a Hitachi VCR model #FX6505 and need the code to "punch in" to change the output channel from 4 to 3, please. |
|
| Posted on Monday, January 02, 2006 - 12:30 am: |
|
I have a hitachi vcr, When we turn it on, it only stays on for about a minute, then it goes off, and the vcr shows a little 2 flashing. PLEASE HELP!!!! My e-mail is Mudduck22@Hotmail.com please send solution to my e-mail. THANK YOU. |
|
| Posted on Monday, January 23, 2006 - 02:44 pm: |
|
I have an Hitachi VCR and can not find the user manual. I had it working; however, had TV repaired and can not get hooked up right. What are the steps to hooking up and setup. It is an FX685 |
Unregistered guest |
| Posted on Tuesday, March 07, 2006 - 04:47 am: |
|
i have a hitachi vcr mx935e and i dont have the user manual do you know how i can tune it in to the tv i do remember it being quite awkward |
Gold Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 2408
Registered: Jul-04
|
| Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 03:02 pm: |
|
In the set up menus, set the cable/antenna to whichever you have and autoprogram the channels. |
New member Username: Davidwanda
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-06
|
| Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 07:29 am: |
|
I have a Hitachi VCR model VT-M251AW can anyone help me with the three digit manufacturers code.
Thanks
David Goodwin |
New member Username: Ing_22
Mapusa,
Goa
India
Post Number: 1
Registered: Nov-06
|
| Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 09:20 am: |
|
I have a Hitachi VCR Model No. VT- M828E(SW) and a Samsung Television which is a brand new one.The main problem is when I insert a cassette into record.The cassette gets erased but when I go to play it there's no picture on it and sound.It just appears grey. I have read the manual thoroughly and tried all possible alternatives . I have tried the troubleshoot for recording but nothing happens.The cassette is present in the VTR and the erase prevention tab is not removed but yet it happens. Pls recommend some solutions. |
Gold Member Username: Samijubal
Post Number: 3139
Registered: Jul-04
|
| Posted on Sunday, November 26, 2006 - 05:56 pm: |
|
You've got to tell us how the VCR is connected and what you are trying to record from. |
New member Username: Guscklau
Post Number: 1
Registered: May-07
|
| Posted on Thursday, May 24, 2007 - 09:24 am: |
|
My Hitachi VCR Model VT-M828E is connected to my Hitachi TV Model C2980FS. I set the system to "PAL". When I play back my old or newly-recorded PAL video tapes, "PAL" on the VCR display automatically changes to "MESECAM" and there is no picture. Sound only. When I tape record, "PAL" appears on the display as usual. I did not have this PAL -> MESECAM on playback problem before. I changed the system to "AUTO", the same problem occurs. Any solutions please? |
New member Username: Wysinski
OH
Post Number: 1
Registered: Jul-07
|
| Posted on Thursday, July 19, 2007 - 04:13 pm: |
|
help i have a hitachi tv and i am trying to set the remote to control my vcr/dvd player because the cable is set up so that it runs through the vcr/dvd player and i don't like having 2 different controllers. the unit is a dvd recorder with a vcr recorder built in. it is an sv2000-wv20v6 and the remote control code to control the vcr/dvd player is not in the owners manual??? njw_10@hotmail.com |
New member Username: Zetec
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-07
|
| Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 04:55 pm: |
|
Regarding the Hitachi VCR model VT - FX6505 and how to change the output channel from 4 to 3:
1) With the power OFF and NO tape in the VCR press "Play" on the front panel.
2) The LCD display will light up and show either RFCH-03 or RFCH-04. Press the UP channel button to alternate between the two. |
