User manual HITACHI DV-PF5E(UK)

[. . . ] DVD/VCR Combo (DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER) INSTRUCTION MANUAL PAL MODEL DV-PF5E(UK) DVD / VCR Combo DV-PF5E(UK) Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of troublefree use, please read this instruction manual completely. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. PRECAUTIONS A NOTE ABOUT RECYCLING This product's packaging materials are recyclable and can be reused. Please dispose of any materials in accordance with your local recycling regulations. [. . . ] · You can prevent accidental erasing of a recording by breaking off the erase prevention tab on the back edge of the cassette. · If you decide to record on the Tab tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape. TWO DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS Before recording, select the tape speed : SP mode (Standard Play) or LP mode (Long Play). The table below shows the maximum recording/playback time using E-60, E-120, E-180 or E-240 tapes in each mode. TYPE OF TAPE I(0:30) (OTR: 30minutes) I(1:00) I(7:30) I(8:00) INormal recording · To check time remaining during an OTR, press DISPLAY. · To change the recording length during an OTR, press REC/OTR (I) repeatedly until the desired length appears. · To cancel the OTR but continue recording, press REC/OTR (I) repeatedly until "I" appears in the upper left corner of the TV screen. · If a tape ends during OTR, the VCR will stop, eject the tape, and switch to the DVD mode automatically as the TIMER light blinks. To use the VCR again, press TIMER on the remote, or STOP/EJECT A on the DVD/VCR. TAPE SPEED E-60 E-120 E-180 E-240 RECORDING/PLAYBACK TIME SP MODE LP MODE 1 HOUR 2 HOURS 2 HOURS 4 HOURS 3 HOURS 6 HOURS 4 HOURS 8 HOURS Timer Recording VCR You may programme the DVD/VCR to start and end a recording while you are away. You can set eight programmes to record on specific days, daily or weekly within a 1 year period. · Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording. ) 1 Press MENU. SET UP NOTES: INITIAL If you have not set the clock yet, "CLOCK" setting menu appears. If so, follow the steps outlined in the "Setting the Clock" section. · When you press B after pressing (K or L) or during steps 3 to 10 , the input mode will move to the next step. · If you do not press B within 5 seconds of setting an item, the input mode will move to the next step. · Press s to go back one step from the current setting during steps 4 to 10 . If s is pressed when the TIMER NUMBER is flashing, the entire programme contents will TIMER NUMBER 1 --/-DATE be erased. -CHANNEL -Press K or L repeatedly until the SPEED -PDC desired programme number appears, then, press B. For once-only recording: Press K or L repeatedly until the relevant month appears. For daily recording: To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel from Monday through Friday. While the month digit is flashing, press K or L repeatedly to select "MO-FR". For everyday recording: To record a TV programme at the same time on the same channel every day. [. . . ] DON'T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and make sure that your family know how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for infirm or handicapped people. DON'T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements of traffic safety. [. . . ]