User manual HITACHI VTM294A

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS HITACHI Video Deck VHS VT-M294A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: n Automatic tape head cleaning n Up to 8 delayed recording programs n Auto Tracking for improved picture in playback n Frequency synthesizer quartz tuner n Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV n On-screen programming guide n Auto clock set feature n 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. [. . . ] Try using the shuttle to explore backwards and forwards through your next video. 35 Basic Operations 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 to normal playback. Using the SHUTTLE dial: 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. Press DISPLAY just once to see the counter, mode, time, date and tape speed on the screen for 5 seconds. Before the 5 seconds is up, press DISPLAY a second time to see just the counter. Press DISPLAY a third time to to see the counter on the VCR display as well. Press DISPLAY a fourth time to end the on-screen display. 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. Marking with the Time Counter If there is one part of the video that you know you are going to want to return to, you can set the time counter to memorize that spot. Press DISPLAY twice to show the counter on the TV screen. Notice the counter remains on the screen. 36 Basic Operations At the point that you want to go back to, press CLEAR. Press STOP when you are done recording or playing back the tape. [. . . ] J - This plan does not constitute an insurance policy. It is the owner's responsibility to insure for loss of the product and for any damages which might occur and for loss or damages to any other object and for personal or property liability caused directly or indirectly by the product. 70 HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) Hitachi VIDEO PRODUCTS are guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and material. If any failure resulting from either workmanship or material defect should occur under normal and proper usage within the period stated hereunder from the original provable date of purchase, such failure should be repaired at no cost to the buyer, provided the defective product is brought to a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER in Canada. NOTE: The GOLD CARD becomes the proof of your warranty. it assures you of a personalized quality service and it is accepted by our authorized service centres everywhere in Canada. However, to receive your exclusive Hitachi GOLD CARD, you must include a copy of your bill of sale with the return portion of this warranty registration card. [. . . ]