User manual HITACHI VTFX6407AS

[. . . ] FOR YOUR SAFETY -1- VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT-FX6407AS 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 Set Up system automatically tune in broadcast channels · S-VHS Quasi Playback allows you to playback a tape that is recorded by S-VHS type. [. . . ] · A black square in the tape bar shows the current tape position. · When the VCR finds an index mark, it plays 15 seconds of the program that begins at that spot. NOTE: Tape bar will not appear correctly if the tapes which have scratches or are slack are being used. 2 If this is the program you were looking for press the PLAY button for normal playback. · To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press the STOP button. Note: If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end. Locating the beginning of a blank section (BLANK SEARCH) This function searches for a non-recorded section of remaining tape, or unused tape, and stops the tape when it locates such a section. NOTES: · BLANK SEARCH cannot be operated with a cassette without a safety tab. · BLANK SEARCH may not operate when a blank section lasts no more than five minutes. · BLANK SEARCH will not be engaged in the following sections since they are not recognized as blanks: - Sections with noise - Sections where only sound has been recorded - Sections where previous recordings have been erased USING THE "SUPER INDEX" FEATURE - 39 - 1 Press the (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button in the STOP mode. The BLANK SEARCH screen will appear and the tape will fast forward automatically · The blank which is the nearest the current tape position is searched for. · The blank square in the tape bar shows the current tape position. · The tape remaining time appears on the screen and VCR display during BLANK SEARCH. · When a blank is detected, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the blank. Notes: · When a cassette without a safety tab is inserted, "TAb" will flash in the VCR display for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically. · Tape bar will not appear correctly if tapes which have scratches or are slack are being used. When the beginning of blank is located, the STOP screen will appear for five seconds and the tape will stop. · The tape remaining time appears in the VCR display. USING THE "SUPER INDEX" FEATURE - 40 - Note: Make sure that the tape is at the beginning of blank before you start recording or editing. Switching rewind or fast forward to visual search (EASY VIEW) (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button during rewind (or fast forward), and the mode will switch to Hold down the visual search, so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning pictures. Hold down the (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button during rewind: The tape will be visually scanned in the reverse direction while the button is held. Hold down the (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button during fast forward: The tape will be visually scanned in the forward direction while the button is held. · When the button is released, the tape will rewind or fast forward again. Skipping unnecessary scenes (SKIP PLAYBACK) VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY - 41 - While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the button. The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume play. (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) VIEWING THE ON-SCREEN DISPLAY Switching between the clock, time counter and time of remaining tape Press DISPLAY while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display. INDEX WITH THE TIME COUNTER - 42 - Press the DISPLAY button to see the clock. Press the DISPLAY button a second time to see just the time counter. Notes: · 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. Press the DISPLAY button a third time to see the tape remaining time. Note: Immediately after the tape is inserted, "-:--" will appear. 2 minutes after playback or recording is started, the tape remaining time is displayed. 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. [. . . ] Please consult your service dealer for further information. NOTE: Dirt accumulation on the video heads will cause the playback picture to become noisy. The VCR may require the video heads to be professionally cleaned by a qualified service dealer. PROBLEM GUIDE / MAINTENANCE - 75 - Guide indications in VCR display and OSD screen The following indications appear in the VCR display and OSD screen to tell you the current status of your VCR. ODS Indication When it appears Meaning and troubleshooting · The VCR clock has been set to "--:--". [. . . ]