User manual HITACHI VTFX6404A

[. . . ] VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT-FX6404A Owner's manual 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+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. · Auto install system automatically tune in broadcast channels · S-VHS Quasi Playback allows you to playback a tape that is recorded by S-VHS type. [. . . ] You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen. · To resume play, press the PLAY button or PAUSE button again. 34 Note: The sound is muted and cannot be heard during "Special Playback Effects". Notes: · After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. · If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by pressing the (4) button during playback and then press the CH ( or ) button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars (see page 26). · If the screen jitters during PAUSE, press the CH ( or ) button to minimize the jitters. Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button. 2 Press the SLOW button to slow the playback speed. 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at normal speed. 35 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. Visual Search 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 42). How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button. 36 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. · 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. 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting. SHUTTLE CONTROL Using the shuttle ring The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions -- PLAY, PAUSE, SLOW MOTION, and SEARCH -using one convenient ring. 37 How to use the shuttle ring 1 Turn the shuttle ring during playback or still playback (pause). · As you turn the ring, you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse morion. · Try using the shuttle to explore backward and forward through your next video. 2 Turn the ring while in stop mode to fast forward or rewind the tape. · The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial. Notes: · If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the SLOW/STILL modes, turn and hold the shuttle ring in the SLOW position, then press the TRACKING ( or ) button on the VCR to minimize the noise bars, The noise bars are then eliminated automatically in the STILL mode · Since this videotape is used in T-180 and longer cassettes, do not repeatedly perform the following operations with these tapes. --Fast forward, rewind, slow play --Insertion and ejection of cassettes USING THE "SUPER INDEX" FEATURE What is SUPER INDEX? § § SUPER INDEX allows you to quickly search for a program or a scene you want the point from which you want to start recording on tape, with the following four functions: INDEX SEARCH: to view or You can locate the beginning of a recorded program, using the INDEX feature*. * Each time you press the REC button to start recording, the VCR will record an INDEX mark at the start of recording. The INDEX feature uses this signal recorded on tapes (VISS signal) to locate the beginning of a program you want to view. § § § BLANK SEARCH: You can locate the beginning of a blank (non-recorded) section on tape. EASY VIEW: This switches fast forward or rewind to visual search so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning the pictures SKIP PLAY: You can skip unnecessary scenes during play. Locating the beginning of a recorded program (INDEX SEARCH) 38 NOTE: This function only works with recordings that have been set up with indexing. 1 Press the STOP mode. button (rewind) or the button (forward) to begin the index search in the · The INDEX search screen is displayed, and the tape rewinds or fast forwards until an index mark is detected. [. . . ] · Safety tab has been removed from cassette. · Snow or picture noise is normal during search, still, and slow Playback. · Tape is worn or of inferior quality - adjust tracking controls. · Check antenna or cable connections. [. . . ]