User manual HITACHI VTF250EUKN

[. . . ] S-VHS Quasi playback allows you to playback the tape that is recorded by S-VHS type. Super index allows you to quickly search for a program you want to view or the point from which you want to start recording on tape. Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized. Frequency synthesized tuner provides easy, preset tuning of up to 68 broadcast TV channels and 125 cable channels. [. . . ] Note: Your VCR is capable of receiving 68 broadcast TV channels (VHF 2 - 13, UHF 14 - 69) and cable channels (CATV 1 - 125). In some areas channels cannot be received when CATV1 is selected. In this case, select CATV2 in the receiving setup. When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH (channel) button (or numbered buttons) to check the channels you can receive. Note: If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear, check the antenna or cable connection. To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank, have snowy pictures, or interference. You may skip these channels by erasing them. Very weak stations might not be memorized at all. You may receive these stations by adding them. 1 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press the cursor button to select the SETUP option, and then press the ENTER button. PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 3 Press the cursor button to select the CHANNEL, and then press the ENTER button. 4 Use the cursor buttons to select CH LIST <ADD/ERASE>, and then press the ENTER button. 5 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. 6 Press the STOP button to delete the channel, or press the PLAY button to add it. 7 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing. Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 2 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 3 Press the cursor button to select "SETUP, and then press the ENTER button. 4 Press the cursor button to select AUTO BLUE "ON" or "OFF". CABLE BOX SETUP ON: The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished. If the signal is too strong, this function may not operate even if you specify ON. To stop the tape earlier, press the REW or F. FWD button to restore the normal rewind/fast-forward speed, then press the STOP button. To remove noise from the picture Auto Tracking Pressing the PLAY button starts the auto tracking feature, which automatically adjusts playback to eliminate static lines or picture noise that may appear on the screen. Manual Tracking Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment. You can do this with the remote control. Note: To reactivate auto tracking, simply eject the tape and reinsert it into the VCR. Press either the or ) button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when buttons until picture is clear. SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS Variable speed playback Still Playback (Pause) SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to still the tape during play. You may see some minor noise or interference on the screen. To resume play, press the PLAY button or PAUSE button again. Note: The sound is muted and cannot be heard during "Special Playback Effects". 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 CH ( or ) button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars (see page 28). If the screen jitters during PAUSE, press the CH ( or ) button to minimize the jitters. Slow motion 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 normal speed. Press the STOP button to stop the tape. Notes: Use the CH ( 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 and VCR. Slow motion 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. [. . . ] Power has been interrupted - reset the clock. Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed instrument (pen, toothpick, etc. ). Snowy picture in playback Snowy picture in normal TV viewing Clock shows --:-Erratic VCR display Maintenance Regular periodic maintenance is required to maintain optimum VCR performance. Such maintenance and adjustments should not be attempted by the user. Please consult your service dealer for further information. [. . . ]