User manual HITACHI VTM840ECT

[. . . ] The VT-MX110EUK is one of the most sophisticated and easy-to-use video recorders (VCR) on the market. Please take the time to read this operating manual before using your video recorder. It contains important information and notes regarding operation. The video recorder should not be turned on immediately after transportation from a cold to a hot area or vice versa, or in conditions of extreme humidity. [. . . ] * During playback the automatic TV system will switch-over automatically. If picture/sound interference occurs, attempt to fix the problem by manually switching the TV system. In that case, turn to chapter 'Additional functions' section 'Switching the video (color) system'. 3 To stop the playback, press h on the video recorder. h on the remote control or 4 To eject the cassette, press J on the video recorder when the video recorder stops the playback (STOP). Automatic switch-off of special functions Many functions (e. g. pause, still picture, search) switch themselves off automatically after a short time in order to protect the cassette and to save energy. 14 tape. In addition, when you put in a cassette the video recorder must first calculate the time played. Therefore, '-:--' appears first and only after the tape has been running for a few seconds will the correct playing time be shown. Searching for tape position without picture (forward wind and rewind) 1 Stop the tape with h. Searching for a tape position with picture (scanning) 1 While a cassette is playing, press H (reverse) or I (forward) one or more times. This will, for example, appear in the display: 2 Press H (reverse) or I (forward). This will, for example, appear in the display: 0:30:21 3 To stop at a certain place on the tape, press h. 0:30:21 2 To stop at a certain place on the tape, press G. Easy View With this function you can switch to picture search during wind and rewind. 1 If you hold H (rewind) or I (wind) during wind or rewind, you will switch to picture search. The following section will explain how to manually adjust the tracking settings. 1 While a cassette is playing, hold ;P+ until 'TRAC' (TRACking) appears in the display. 2 Hold down the buttons quality is at its best. ;P+ or P- = until the playback 3 Wait a few seconds, until 'TRAC' disappears from the display. These selected picture settings will not change until you eject the cassette. Optimising still picture If the still picture vibrates vertically, you can improve the still picture as follows: 1 During still picture, hold ;P+ or P- = until the picture quality is at its best. 'JITT' will appear in the display. 2 When you release the button, 'JITT' will disappear. The video recorder will store these settings automatically. I cannot reach optimal quality for the still picture * Interference which cannot be alleviated by this function can occur in cassettes of poor quality or camcorder cassettes . 17 6. Manual recording General information Use 'Manual Recording' to make a spontaneous recording (for example, a programme currently being shown). If you want to start and stop a recording manually, read the section 'Recording without automatic switch-off'. If you want to start a recording manually but have it stopped automatically, read the section 'Recording with automatic switch-off'. [. . . ] This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights. In all cases of difficulty consult your HITACHI dealer. Dukes Meadow, Millboard Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire SL8 5XF Tel: 01628-643000 29 Hitachi, Ltd. Tokyo, Japan International Sales Division THE HITACHI ATAGO BUILDING, No. [. . . ]