User manual HITACHI VTF381A

[. . . ] FOR YOUR SAFETY 1 2 VT-F381A HITACHI VHS Video Deck VT-F381A 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) VCR Plus+* for easy timed recording * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Pointe Claire, Quebec Norcross, GA 30093 H9R1B1, CANADA Tel. 404-279-5600 9150 QR10585 © Hitachi, Ltd. [. . . ] Slow Motion To slow the playback speed to exactly the pace you want, press PLAY, then then press 3 or 6 button. Press 6 to slow down, press 3 to speed up. The more times you press, the slower or faster the slow motion. Use the 1 or 4 button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen. After 5 minutes in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and the VCR. To return to playback at a normal speed, press PLAY. To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it. 24 Basic Operations Using the buttons on the VCR: Press PLAY and then REW to search in reverse. Press PLAY and then F. FWD to search ahead. Press PLAY again to return to normal playback. Using the SHUTTLE dial on the remote control: Press PLAY and turn the dial to the far right or left to search forward and backward. Searching with the Time Counter During playback (and recording), a counter keeps track of how many hours, minutes, and seconds the tape has run. When you first start playback, the counter shows briefly in the TV screen's upper right corner. When you want to check the counter during playback, there are several ways to do it. Pressing DISPLAY will cycle you through the three options. Press DISPLAY just once to see the counter, mode, time, and date on the screen for 5 seconds. Before the 5 seconds is up, press DISPLAY a second time to see just the counter. Press DISPLAY a third time to to see the counter on the VCR display as well. Press DISPLAY a fourth time to end the on-screen display. The linear time counter operates only if there is something recorded on the tape. The counter changes to 0:00:00 when the tape is ejected. Marking with the Time Counter If there is one part of the video that you know you are going to want to return to, you can set the time counter to memorize that spot. Press DISPLAY twice to show the counter on the TV screen. [. . . ] HL10213), 2 AA batteries * Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. For information about how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800-448-2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. 46 Care and Servicing (Problems) Care and Servicing (Problems) Often Encountered Problems Problem Things to Check PROBLEM NO POWER DELAYED RECORDING Solution SOLUTION CONNECT THE POWER CORD TO AC OUTLET RESET THE DELAYED RECORDING. [. . . ]