User manual HITACHI VT-FX615A

[. . . ] HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT-UX615A Owner's manual 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. [. . . ] Click to see remote control illustration. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 4 Press the (4) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation. 5 Press the (1) button to select the type of receiving setup you have: <ANT> <CATV1> <CATV2> Internal or external antenna Ordinary cable Alternate cable (If CATV1 doesn't give you the channels you expect). 32 6 Press the (2) button. PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area. After the channels are stored in memory, the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR's display. 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing. 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. Click to see remote control illustration. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press the (4) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation. 33 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 3 Press the (3) button to select "ADD/ERASE CHANNEL". 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. 5 Press the STOP button to delete the channel, or press the PLAY button to add it. 6 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. Click to see remote control illustration. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 34 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 3 Press the (2) button to select "VCR SETUP". 4 Press the (1) button to select AUTO BLUE "ON" or "OFF". 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>. During playback this function does not operate. OFF: The AUTO BLUE feature is switched off. 5 Press the GUIDE button to end the setting. 35 CABLE BOX SETUP CABLE BOX SETUP Note: This setup should be performed if you receive all channels through a cable box (Hookups [E], [F] or [G]). The VCR can be programmed to: Automatically select channels on the cable box during a timer record or VCR Plus+ delayed recording operation. Change channels on remote controlled cable boxes with the VCR remote control. Make sure the cable box is positioned properly on the VCR. 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. [. . . ] · Make sure the batteries are fresh, and properly installed. Remote control doesn't work Won't record automatically Won't play back · Safety tab has been removed from cassette (VCR will eject the tape). · Make sure the TV/VCR switch is set to the VCR mode. · Make sure the TV is set to the VCR channel (3 or 4) or AUX (if using direct audio/video hookup). Won't make timer recordings · The VCR power must be turned off to activate timer recording. · Programs exceed the length of the cassette. [. . . ]