User manual HITACHI VTFX613A

[. . . ] IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS iHITACHI Video Deck VT-FX613A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: VHS hi-fidelity sound in playback Automatic tape head cleaning Up to 8 delayed recording programs Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Frequency synthesizer quartz tuner Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV On-screen programming guide Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) Auto clock set feature VCR Plus+* programming system for easy timed recording * 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. C3 and VCR Plus+ C3 are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. [. . . ] Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the 6 button. The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing. Slow Motion To slow the playback speed, press PLAY then press 4 button. Use the CHANNEL up or down 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 the VCR. To return to playlback at a normal speed, press PLAY. Using the Shuttle Control The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions - play, pause, slow motion, and search - using one convenient dial. If the shuttle dial is operated when the key function buttons are illuminated, the illumination goes off. Since thin videotape is used in T-180 and longer cassettes, do not repeatedly perform the following operations with these tapes. -- Fast forward, rewind, slow play -- Insertion and ejection of tapes 29 Basic Operations (Playback) As you turn the dial in the PLAY or PAUSE mode you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion. Try using the shuttle to explore backwards and forwards through your next video. If noise bars appear on the TV screen during SLOW/STILL mode, first set the VCR to SLOW mode and then press the CHANNEL up or down button 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. Viewing the On-Screen Display Switching between the Clock, Time Counter and Time of Remaining Tape Press DISPLAY while the on-screen display is displayed. The on-screen display switches in the order below together with the VCR's display. On-Screen Display Examples Displaying the Time Counter The time counter keeps track of how many hours, minutes and seconds the tape has run. The time counter will appear on the TV screen and in the VCR's 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. 30 Basic Operations (Playback) Displaying the Tape Remaining Time This function displays the tape remaining time in hours and minutes. Press DISPLAY to display the tape remaining time. Immediately after the tape is inserted, "- : - -" will appear. [. . . ] 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. "GOLD" WARRANTY PERIOD Video Tape Recorder, Tuner, Timer, 1 year parts and labour. [. . . ]