User manual HITACHI VTM284A

[. . . ] VT-M284A 1 HITACHI Video Deck VT-M284A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: Automatic tape head cleaning Up to 8 delayed recording programs Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Cable-compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV All basic playback functions on convenient shuttle control On-screen programming guide VCR Plus+* for easy timed recording * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode 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. , Norcross, GA 30093 Tel. [. . . ] The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing. Slow Motion To slow the playback speed to exactly the pace you want, press PLAY, then then press 3 or 6 button. Press 6 to slow down, press 3 to speed up. The more times you press, the slower or faster the slow motion. Use the 1 or 4 button to minimize any 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 remote control 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 reverse motion. Try using the shuttle to explore backwards and forwards through your next video. If noise bars appear on the TV screen during SLOW/STILL mode, first set the VCR to SLOW mode and then press the 1 or 4 button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars. The noise bars are then eliminated automatically in the STILL mode. If you turn the dial in the STOP mode, you can fast forward or rewind the tape. The tape continues to be wound even after you release the dial. To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it. Using the buttons on the VCR: Press PLAY and then REW to search in reverse. Press PLAY and then F. FWD to search ahead. Press PLAY again to return to normal playback. Using the SHUTTLE dial on the remote control: Basic Operations Press PLAY and turn the dial to the far right or left to search forward and backward. Searching with the Time Counter During playback (and recording), a counter keeps track of how many hours, minutes, and seconds the tape has run. When you first start playback, the counter shows briefly in the TV screen's upper right corner. When you want to check the counter during playback, there are several ways to do it. Pressing DISPLAY will cycle you through the three options. [. . . ] HL10154), 2 AA batteries * Check your cable company's compatibility requirements. For information about how to obtain these accessories, please call TOLL FREE 1-800448-2244 for your nearest Hitachi Authorized Parts Distributor in the continental United States. For ALASKA and HAWAII, please contact the nearest Hitachi Regional office. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Care and Servicing (Problems) Care and Servicing (Problems) Often Encountered Problems PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK NO POWER DELAYED RECORDING POWER CORD PLUGGED IN? [. . . ]