User manual HITACHI VTM230EUK

[. . . ] 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel. 514-697HITACHI CANADA 3300 Trans 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] But if you want to get more on a tape and are less concerned about the quality, set the VCR for extended play (EP). Tape Capacities at Different Speeds TYPES SP T-120 T-160 120 min. 480 min. You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed. Your Hitachi VCR does not record at this speed, but it can play cassettes that were recorded in LP mode. No special setting is required for playback. Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure A safety tab is located on the front left edge of every videotape next to the label. Break this tab off if you want to keep a special tape from being erased accidentally. (Notice this tab is already removed on prerecorded tapes you buy or rent. ) Insert the tip of a screwdriver or similar kind into the space behind the tab to break it off. Don't worry, you can change your mind and record on this tape even after the tab is broken off - simply cover the hole with cellophane tape. Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the VCR, there is only one right way!Most tapes show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first. 21 Getting Started (Videotapes) Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. When the cassette is all the way in, the VCR powers up automatically and a TAPE-IN indicator shows on the LCD display. Press VCR1 or VCR2 on respective mode, then press either of the TRACKING buttons (down or up arrows) until picture clears up. After operating the tracking manually, eject the tape and re-insert it to reactivate auto tracking. Rewinding the Tape When you are done watching a video, you can rewind the tape automatically or manually. If you press POWER while the tape is rewinding, the power will shut off automatically after the tape has completely rewound. 23 Basic Operations Manual Rewind Press STOP and then REW. The VCR rewinds the tape all the way to the beginning, then stops. Press STOP/EJECT on the VCR to release the tape. Automatic Rewind (MOVIE RETURN) When the tape reaches the end during playback or normal recording, it will automatically rewinds and comes to the beginning of the tape or memory stop position. If your videocassette has the safety tab removed and you set the MOVIE RETURN function to ON during initial setup, the VCR will stop and automatically rewind the videocassette, eject it, and turn off the power when it reaches the end of the tape or a blank section of tape which lasts for more than 30 seconds. This function works only in PLAYBACK mode, not in RECORDING mode. Special Playback Effects Part of the fun of video watching is being able to stop the action and take a closer look or repeat a favorite scene. [. . . ] The exposed uninsulated voltage in this unit may be high enough to cause electrical shock. It is dangerous to make contact with any inside part, and none of these parts are intended to 39 VCR Care and Servicing be serviced by an untrained user. To be safe, refer service problems to qualified service personnel. 40 Care and Servicing (Problems) Care and Servicing (Problems) Often Encountered Problems PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK NO POWER DELAYED RECORDING POWER CORD PLUGGED IN?PROGRAM SET TO THE CORRECT CHANNEL? SOLUTION CONNECT THE POWER CORD TO AC OUTLET RESET THE DELAYED RECORDING. [. . . ]