User manual HITACHI VTS772A

[. . . ] FOR YOUR SAFETY -1- Video Deck VT-S772A backup. 30 minute memory Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: S-VHS hi-fidelity picture quality VHS hi-fidelity sound in playback 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, TV, and cable converter All basic playback functions on convenient shuttle control On-screen programming guide Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) 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. 770-279-5600 HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA Tel. [. . . ] Now, you will be viewing through your TV only. Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote, if it's programmed to control your television (see Advanced Operations). The recording will continue as set on the VCR. If a preset timed recording starts up while you are watching the TV, you'll hear the cassette as it clicks on and see the recording indicator light up on the VCR display. You can check on the recording by pressing VCR/TV again. This will switch you back to viewing through the VCR, you'll see the program you are recording. To Skip Commercials When a commercial comes on that you don't want to record, simply press PAUSE on the remote control. Press PAUSE again to continue recording when you see the commercial is over. If you stay in PAUSE mode for more than 5 minutes, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. To Change the Channel Being Recorded Suppose you are recording one program, and you remember that something else is on that you would rather record. You can change the channel while in the recording mode. Press PAUSE to stop the recording temporarily. This is necessary because the CHANNEL buttons won't work while you are in recording mode - to keep you from accidentally switching the station while recording. Change the channel to the one you prefer. If you want to leave an index mark where you began recording a different show, you need to press STOP instead of PAUSE. Then switch stations and press REC to resume recording. To Leave Index Marks on the Tape This feature is useful when you are recording several programs on the same tape. It helps you quickly find the beginnings of the shows during playback (page 40). You create the index "mark" every time you begin recording by pressing REC. To leave an index mark between shows, simply press STOP at the end of each show, then press REC to record the next show. (Pressing PAUSE during recording does not leave an index mark. ) During timed recordings, the VCR automatically inserts an index mark at the beginning Basic Operations (Recording) of the recording. - 35 - To Record a Second Audio Program (SAP) Some stations transmit a Second Audio Program - such as in a second language. If a station broadcasts in SAP, the SAP indicator will display on your VCR. [. . . ] direct video hookup. ) Is TV correctly tuned?Static lines through thePress the tracking control picture?"Noisy" picture despite all Have video heads cleaned by a Program set to the correct channel?Solution Connect the power cord to AC Specifications - 60 - previous adjustments, even qualified service technician. [. . . ]