User manual HITACHI VTFX685A

[. . . ] · 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 the tape. · Super rewind and fast forward · Multi-channel TV sound (MTS). · 8-program/1-year preset recording. · Auto tracking system automatically adjusts the tracking so the picture is optimized. [. . . ] Note: To reactivate auto tracking, simply eject the tape and reinsert it into the VCR. Press either the or or ) button on the remote control or TRACKING button on the VCR when viewing a buttons until picture is clear. SPECIAL PLAYBACK EFFECTS · Variable speed playback Still Playback (Pause) Press the PAUSE button on the remote control to still the tape during play. Remote Control Illustration. pic 32 The picture will "freeze". 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 (4) button during playback and then press the CH ( or ) button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars (see page 32). · If the screen jitters during PAUSE, press the CH ( or ) button to minimize the jitter. If you press the DISP button when viewing a video cassette, the display, as shown, appears for several seconds so you can see the functions of the number buttons on the remote control. Number (6) button: Frame advance · The above function always work when you are viewing a video cassette even if the display, as shown, is not displayed. Frame Advance 1 Press the PAUSE button to stop the tape during playback. Remote Control Illustration. 2 Press the (6) button to view the picture one frame at a time. · Press the PAUSE button to resume play. 33 Slow motion 1 Press the PLAY button. Remote Control Illustration. 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. NOTE: Tape bar will not appear correctly if the tapes which have scratches or are slack are being used. 2 If this is the program you were looking for press the PLAY button for normal playback. · To stop the index search before an index mark is reached, press the STOP button. 36 Note: If there are no index marks on the tape, the VCR will just rewind to the beginning or fast forward to the end. · Locating the beginning of a blank section (BLANK SEARCH) This function searches for a non-recorded section of remaining tape, or unused tape, and stops the tape when it locates such a section. NOTES: · BLANK SEARCH cannot be operated with a cassette without a safety tab. · BLANK SEARCH may not operate when a blank section lasts no more than five minutes. · BLANK SEARCH will not be engaged in the following sections since they are not recognized as blanks: - Sections with noise - Sections where only sound has been recorded - Sections where previous recordings have been erased Remote Control Illustration. (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button in the STOP mode. 1 Press the The BLANK SEARCH screen will appear and the tape will fast forward automatically · The blank which is the nearest the current tape position is searched for. · The blank square in the tape bar shows the current tape position. · The tape remaining time appears on the screen and VCR display during BLANK SEARCH. · When a blank is detected, the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the blank. Notes: · When a cassette without a safety tab is inserted, "TAb" will flash in the VCR display for several seconds and the cassette will be ejected automatically. · Tape bar will not appear correctly if tapes which have scratches or are slack are being used. 37 When the beginning of blank is located, the STOP screen will appear for five seconds and the tape will stop · The tape remaining time appears in the VCR display. · Switching rewind or fast forward to visual search (EASY VIEW) Hold down the (VIEW/SKIP/BLANK) button during rewind (or fast forward), and the mode will switch to visual search, so that you can search for a scene you want to view while scanning pictures. [. . . ] · Power has been interrupted - reset the clock. · Push the reset switch with a sharp pointed instrument (pen, toothpick, etc. ). · 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. [. . . ]