User manual HITACHI VTF770ECT

[. . . ] · Auto install system automatically tune in broadcast channels · S-VHS Quasi Playback allows you to playback a tape that is recorded by S-VHS tape. · 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 month preset recording. [. . . ] · After 1 minute in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and VCR. Visual Search SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS - 38 - This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it. During play: Press the REW button to search in reverse. · Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. Press REW or F. FWD and hold it; you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it. · Press PLAY and REW, then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed. · Press PLAY and F. FWD, then hold F. FWD for forward search at a higher speed. · Release REW or F. FWD to return to normal playback. Choosing a mode for audio playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks (see page 52). SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS - 39 - How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button. 2 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option, and then press the ENTER button. 3 Press the cursor button to select AUDIO, and then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the cursor button to select "HIFI" or "LINEAR". · Select Hi-Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use. The L and R indicators will light in the VCR's display panel. Press the CLEAR button repeatedly to switch the type of tape is used. AUTO: T-120 or shorter tape T-160: T-140 or T-160 tape T-180: T-180 tape T-210: T-210 tape Notes: · The tape remaining time is not displayed correctly for a tape without any recordings or tapes other than T-30/60/90/120/140/160/180/210. · The remaining time may not be displayed correctly during fast forwarding or rewinding. INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER To find specific sections on a tape - 46 - Indexing with the Time Counter You can set the time counter to memorize a certain point in the video programming, and you can return to that point automatically. 1 Press the DISPLAY button two or three times. The counter will appear in the VCR's display. 2 Begin recording or playing back a tape. 3 At the point that you want to go back to, press the CLEAR button. This resets the counter to 0:00:00. 4 Press the STOP button when you are done recording or playing back the tape. 5 Press the REW button to rewind the tape. It will automatically stop at the spot where you cleared the counter in step 3. · Press the PLAY button to watch the tape from the selected spot. RECORDING A PROGRAM - 47 - Notes: · Press the DISPLAY button to turn the counter display off. The selected spot will stay in memory until you set a new one or until the tape is ejected. · During super rewind/fast forward, the tape does not stop automatically even if the counter reads "0:00:00". RECORDING A PROGRAM Before you record Note: The cassette safety tab must be in place in order to record. The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual. Copyright infringement warning Most television programs and films are copyrighted. [. . . ] · Power has been interrupted - reset the clock. · Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed instrument (pen, toothpick, etc. ). Won't make timer recordings Snowy picture in playback Snowy picture in normal TV viewing Clock shows --:-- on the TV display Erratic VCR display Maintenance Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance. Such maintenance and adjustments should not be attempted by the user. Please consult your service dealer for further information. [. . . ]