User manual HITACHI VTFX614A

[. . . ] FOR YOUR SAFETY -1- VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT-FX614A Owner's manual w/Cable Channel Changer Using these quality features: · The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode* number. * VCR Plus+C3 and Pluscode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. With the VCR Plus+C3 system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. [. . . ] · If the screen jitters during PAUSE, press the CH ( or ) button to minimize the jitter. If you press the DISPLAY button when viewing a video cassette, the display, as shown, appears for several seconds so you can see the functions of the number buttons on the remote control. Number (4) button: Slow motion Number (6) button: Frame advance · The above functions always work when you are viewing a video cassette even if the display, as shown, is not displayed. Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback. ································································ SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS 2 Press the (6) button to view the picture one frame at a time. · Press the PAUSE button to resume play. - 43 - Skip playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the (6) button. The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing. Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button. Remote Control Illustration. ································································ 2 Press the (4) button to slow the playback speed. ································································ 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed. Press the STOP button to stop the tape. ································································ Notes: · Use the CH ( or ) button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen. · After 1 minute in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and VCR. SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it. - 44 - Remote Control Illustration. 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 54). How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button. ································································ 2 Press the (2) button to select the VCR SETUP operation. Remote Control Illustration. ································································ 3 Press the (4) 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. · Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track. Also, if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio, select LINEAR. SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS - 45 - ································································ 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting. SHUTTLE CONTROL - 46 - SHUTTLE CONTROL · Using the shuttle ring on the remote control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions - PLAY, PAUSE, SLOW MOTION, and SEARCH using one convenient ring. [. . . ] · Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel (3 or 4) or AUX (if using direct audio/video hookup). · The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer recording. · Programs exceed the length of the cassette. Use the EP recording speed for maximum programming. [. . . ]