User manual HITACHI VTUX6450A

[. . . ] FOR YOUR SAFETY -1- HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT-UX6450A Owner's manual VCR plus+3 Cable box control Using these quality features: · The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode* number. *VCR Plus+C³ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. With the VCR Plus+C³ system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. [. . . ] Notes: · After 1 minute in the PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. · If noise bars appear on the TV screen during the PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to the SLOW mode by pressing the SLOW button during playback and then press the TRACKING ( or ) button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars (see page 31). · If the screen jitters during PAUSE, press the TRACKING ( or ) button to minimize the jitter. Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback. 2 Press the SKIP button to view the picture one frame at a time. · Press the PAUSE button to resume play. Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the SKIP button. The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing. Slow Motion 1 Press the PLAY button. 2 Press the SLOW button to slow the playback speed. 3 Press the PLAY button to return to play back at a normal speed. Notes: · Use the TRACKING (+ or -) button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen. · After 1 minute in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS and VCR. - 44 - Visual Search This function let you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it. During play: Press the REW button to search in reverse. Press the F. FWD button to search ahead. · Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. Press REW or F. FWD and hold it; you can search backward or forward through the tape at a higher speed while viewing it. · Press PLAY and REW, then hold REW for backward search at a higher speed. · Press PLAY and F. FWD, then hold F. FWD for forward search at a higher speed. · Release REW or F. FWD to return to normal playback. Choosing a mode for audio playback The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape. The Hi-Fi sound is recorded on separate left and right stereo channels. Monaural sound is recorded on the linear track. To enjoy Hi-Fi sound, connect your VCR to a stereo television or amplifier/receiver using the audio/video jacks (see page 56). How to select playback audio 1 Press the GUIDE button. 2 Press the (2) button to select the VCR SETUP operation. VCR SETUP 1 ON AUTO BLUE 2 HIFI 3 STEREO 4 SAP OFF AUDIO SETUP END GUIDE 3 Press the (2) button to select "HIFI" or "LINEAR". · Select Hi-Fi to playback sound recorded on the Hi-Fi track and for normal use. The L and R indicators will light in the VCR's display panel. · Select LINEAR to play back the sound recorded on the linear monaural track. Also, if the audio sounds distorted or unusual or there is no audio, select LINEAR. VCR SETUP 1 ON AUTO BLUE 2 LINEAR 3 STEREO AUDIO SETUP 4 SAP OFF SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS END 4 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting. [. . . ] · Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel (3 or 4) or AUX (if using direct audio/video hookup). · The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer recording. · Programs exceed the length of the cassette. Use the EP recording speed for maximum programming. [. . . ]