User manual HITACHI VTFX850EUKN

[. . . ] Auto Installation Systemonly plug in all leads and press the OPERATE button. VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT-FX950E(UKN) Instruction manual R VIDEO Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEO Plus+ system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE PAL CONTACT OUR To obtain the best performance please read this instruction manual completely. CUSTOMER HELP LINE ON 01628-643029 QR 32431 SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS BASIC OPERATIONS SETTING UP Dear Hitachi Customer Congratulations on your choice of a Hitachi Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). And welcome to our company-wide commitment to your complete satisfaction and viewing enjoyment. INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY Please read the following instructions carefully before using this VCR. The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the plug. [. . . ] Note: When the 7 button is pressed again, "WKL" will disappear and the screen will return to the programming mode for one-time recording. If you want to change the first recording date, press the 0000 button repeatedly until the cursor reaches the first digit of day. (If the cursor passes the first digit of day, press the button repeatedly again until the cursor reaches the first digit of day. ) T I MER P ROG 19 : 30 CH 0 2 20 : 00 17 / 05 / 00 WE WKL SP DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU Exit = T I MER P ROG 19 : 30 CH 0 2 20 : 00 17 / 05 / 00 WE WKL SP DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU Exit = MENU T I MER P ROG 19 : 30 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 7 Then select the first recording date using the number buttons. CH 0 2 20 : 00 6 9 0 20 / 05 / 00 SA WKL DAY/MONTH/YEAR SP ~ 9 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU Exit = 0000 VIDEO Plus+ 7 T I MER P ROG 19 : 30 CH0 2 20 : 00 PDC Press the MENU or VIDEO Plus+ button to end the programming. 17 / 05 / 00 WE DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU SP Exit = VCR's display The VCR shows the timer programme number for a few seconds. 8 9 OPERATE If you want to programme another event, repeat steps 2 to 7. To activate the VCR's timer and make a recording at the preselected time, be sure to press the OPERATE button to turn the VCR off. Of course a cassette which has an intact safety tab must be inserted. To stop the timer recording press the OPERATE and then STOP button within 10 seconds. STOP 1 2 3 Must be lit. Note: See page 36 for recalling and clearing the programming from the VCR memory and for programme priority. 32 Programming the timer without using VIDEO Plus+ programming system Things to know before starting programming · Turn the VCR and TV on, then set the TV to the video programme number. · While you are programming the timer, the display on the TV screen will prompt you through the procedure. · Always press 0 before a single-digit programme number, hour and minute etc. · You can correct an error in the programme any time before the last step by pressing the 0000 button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected changes to "­" and then enter the correct number. · Check time and date are correct. Controls TV Screen Turn the VCR and TV on, then set TV to the video programme number. Notes: · If the VIDEO Plus+ button is pressed when all the programme numbers that the VCR can store are occupied, a "FULL" indication will appear in the VCR's display and on the TV screen. · If you intend to use the PDC function, press the PDC button to switch on the PDC function. The letter PDC will appear next to the channel number on the screen. For further information on PDC see page 55. 1 2 T I MER P ROG CH ­ ­ PDC SP Exit 0000 = MENU = PDC FULL 3 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 0 T I MER P ROG CH 0 4 ­­ : ­­ SP ~ 9 0000 Select the TV programme number to be recorded. For example, press 0 Note: If you enter a TV programme number that you have not preset in the VCR, you cannot proceed to the next setting. Exit = MENU = AUX VIDEO Plus+ T I MER P ROG L1 ­­ : ­­ SP Exit 0000 = MENU = To record video and audio signals from external equipment via the Scart socket on the back of the VCR, press the AUX button so that "L1" is displayed on the TV screen in place of a programme number. To record via the DECODER socket on the back of the VCR, press the AUX button again to display "L2". 33 BASIC OPERATIONS (TIMER RECORDING) Controls TV Screen T I MER P ROG 16 : 00 CH04 ­­ : ­­ SP Exit 4 Select the start time. For example, press 1 (4:00 p. m. ). 6 0 0 for 16:00 0:00 for midnight and12:00 for noon 0000 = MENU = 5 T I MER P ROG CH 0 4 16 : 00 18 : 00 12 / 05 / 00 FR DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU Select the stop time. For example, press 1 (6:00 p. m. ). SP Exit 8 0 0 for 18:00 = 6 T I MER P ROG 16 : 00 CH 0 4 18 : 00 SP Exit 12 / 05 / 00 FR DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU = Press the SP/LP button to select the recording speed (SP, LP, or no display). Note: If you select no display, the VCR will record at the speed displayed by the on-screen display. Check the recording speed after programming the timer. Press the SP/LP button to display the recording speed. 7 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 3 7 6 9 0 T I MER P ROG ~ 9 16 : 00 CH 0 4 18 : 00 SP Exit SP/LP 17 / 05 / 00 WE DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU Select the date for recording. To record on a single day up to one year ahead 5 to begin 7 For example, press 1 0 recording on the 17th of May. = T I MER P ROG 16 : 00 CH 0 4 18 : 00 13 / 05 / 00 SA DLY SP DAY/MONTH/YEAR 7 =DLY/WKL 0000 = MENU Exit To record at the same time every day of the week Select the first recording date using the number buttons. [. . . ] During this time, if your set-up include scart connector and the TV is set to AV line, the TV screen will display as shown. (OPERATE) AUTO Exit MENU = 4 After this process is complete, the RF output channel will appear in the VCR display. Refer page 4, item 6 for further tuning. 5 Switch on your TV and select an unused programme number. (Please consult your TV instruction manual as your TV may have a special VCR programme number which must be used. ) Note: This programme number will be your VCR programme from now on. ­3­ Video TV screen Press the PLAY/STILL button Note: If the VCR display " ", press the STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control. The RF channel data will appear on the VCR display. [. . . ]