User manual HITACHI VT-FX440E(UK)

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Please read before using this product. IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We do not take responsibility for the unauthorised duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. [. . . ] (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording. ) 2 Press the NUMBER or PROGRAM (o/p) buttons to select the channel to be recorded. 3 Press the SPEED button to select the tape speed (SP/LP). 4 Press the REC/OTR button to begin recording. · The REC indicator on the display comes on. 5 Press the STOP button when recording is completed. Skipping unwanted Programme material during Recording 1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button when you want to temporarily halt recording. · You can check the remaining pause time with marks on the TV screen. After five minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode to prevent tape damage. 2 Press the PAUSE/STILL or REC/OTR button to resume recording. Speed Search 1 During playback, press the F. FWD D or REW E button to view a videotape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction. 2 Press the button again, the VCR will now search in super high speed. (This function will not operate for a NTSC tape. ) 3 Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. Recording one Programme while viewing another You can record one programme while viewing another. To start recording, follow steps 1 to 4 under "Viewing and Recording the same Programme". Then, set the TV to the channel you want to watch. Still Picture Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback to view a still picture on the TV screen. · If you press the PAUSE/STILL button to freeze the picture, usually there will be noiselines on the TV screen. This is normal, however, each time you press the PAUSE/STILL button the lines will change position. · When the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing the PROGRAM (o/p) buttons in the Still mode. · After the VCR has been in Still mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head. <Note for "Speed Search" and "Still Picture"> · Usually there will be video "noise" lines (black and white streaks or dots) on the screen. The still picture will, in addition to containing the "noise" lines, be black and white. This is not a fault of the machine but merely a by-product of the technology involved in producing a VCR with LP mode. To Monitor the progress of your Recording Select the video channel on the TV. Assemble Function · You can record in continuation from previous programme on a pre-recorded tape. Press the PLAY button to start playback. 2 Press the PAUSE/STILL button at the desired point on the tape. The VCR will be the Recording Pause mode. [. . . ] DON'T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment. DON'T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws -- to ensure complete safety always fix the manufacturer's approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions. DON'T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture. [. . . ]