User manual HITACHI VTM273A

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 HITACHI Video Deck VT-M273A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: 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, TV, and cable converter All basic playback functions on the VCR On-screen graphic programming guide VCR Plus+* for easy timed recording * VCR Plus+ and Plus Code are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Claire, Quebec Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. 404-279-5600 P4708821 © Hitachi, Ltd. [. . . ] Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed and you set the MOVIE RETURN function to ON during initial setup, the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette, eject it, and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds. This function works only in PLAYBACK mode, not in RECORDING mode. Special Playback Effects Part of the fun of video watching is being able to stop the action and take a closer look or repeat a favorite scene. You can view the tape in variety of modes selected from the remote control or from the SHUTTLE dial on the VCR. Still Playback (Pause) Press PAUSE to still the tape during play. After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. If the screen jitters during PAUSE, use the remote's TRACKING buttons to minimize it. (See manual Tracking) To resume play, press PLAY or PAUSE again. 29 Basic Operations Frame Advance While in PAUSE mode during playback, press F. ADV to view the video one frame at a time. Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the F. ADV button. The tape will search ahead for about a minute of recording time and then resume playing. Slow Motion To slow the playback speed to exactly the pace you want, press PLAY, VCR1 or VCR2 on respective mode, then press one of the VOLUME/SLOW buttons. Press VOLUME/SLOW ( ) to slow down, press VOLUME/SLOW ( ) to speed up. The more times you press, the slower or faster the slow motion. If you want to minimize noise in slow motion playback, first set the VCR in still playback and press VCR1 or VCR2, then press either of the tracking buttons ( or ) to minimize vertical shaking. Then set the VCR in slow playback and press VCR1 or VCR2, then press TRACKING buttons to minimize 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. Using the Shuttle Control on the VCR The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions - play, pause, slow motion, rewind, fast forward, and search - using one convenient dial. The button in the center lets you choose PLAY or PAUSE mode. As you turn the dial you get different playback speeds and forward or 30 Basic Operations reverse motion. Try using the shuttle to explore backwards and forwards through your next video. To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it. [. . . ] Delayed recording Program set to the does not work. Does not record when you press REC and PLAY at the same time/ TV program cannot be viewed or recorded. Safety tab removed from the videocassette Loose or inappropriate connections between VCR and TV?TV channel selector on the proper channel. Poor picture quality ("noise") during playback. Is TV correctly tuned? [. . . ]