User manual HITACHI DVPF3E

[. . . ] DVD/VCR Combo (DVD PLAYER with VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER) INSTRUCTION MANUAL R Recordable ReWritable PAL SHOWVIEW is a registered trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The SHOWVIEW system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation. MODEL DVPF3E PROGRAM DVD OUTPUT VCR TIMER REC AV 3 Instruction manual To obtain the best performance and ensure years of troublefree use, please read this instruction manual completely. Italiano VIDEO IN L (mono) AUDIO IN R Español Français English 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. LASER SAFETY This unit employs a laser. [. . . ] ¡The index mark is not recorded if the PAUSE/STEP (k) is pressed and released during recording recording. ¡The time gap between index marks on the tape should be greater than 1 minute for SP recording and 2 minutes for LP recording. ¡Use the remote control for this procedure . 1 Press INDEX SEARCH so that the Index Search menu appears. 2 Enter the number of recordings you wish to skip by pressing Arrow (o/p) within 30 seconds. INDEX 03 3 Press Arrow (s / B) to start index search. The DVD/VCR begins rewinding or fast forwarding to the beginning of desired progamme. When the preset programme is reached, the DVD/VCR will start playback automatically. ¡After index search, the VCR will play the tape auto- ­ 22 ­ EN 2C15 RECORDING FUNCTION VCR It may be UNLAWFUL to record copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. ¡You can prevent accidental erasing of a recording by breaking off the erase prevention tab Tab on the back edge of the cassette. ¡If you decide to record on the tape again, cover the hole with plastic tape. OTR (One Touch Recording) VCR This feature allows you to set the recording length simply by pressing REC on the VCR. ¡REC on the remote control is not available for this procedure. 1 Press REC to begin OTR. Change the recording length by pressing REC repeatedly. 0:30 1:00. . . . 7:30 8:00 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 Normal recording ¡To check time remaining during an OTR, press DISPLAY. ¡To change the recording length during an OTR, press REC until the desired length appears. ¡To stop an OTR before recording is finished, press STOP ( C ). ¡To cancel the OTR but continue recording, press 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 NORMAL RECORDING VCR 1 Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. REC 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 on the DVD/VCR. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape to the point at which you want to begin recording. ) 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. ) 2 Press Number or PROG (o/p) to select the channel to be recorded. 3 Press SPEED to select the tape speed (SP/LP). 4 Press REC to begin recording. ¡To temporarily stop recording or to resume it, press PAUSE/STEP. After the VCR has been in Pause mode for 5 minutes, it will stop automatically to protect the tape and the video head from damage. 1 Press MENU. 5 Press STOP ( C) when recording is completed. Note ¡When you wish to watch another programme while 2 Press Arrow (o/p) to select "TIMER", then press Arrow (B). MENU TIMER SET UP INITIAL recording, select desired channel on your TV. ­ 23 ­ EN 2C15 English Notes 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 Arrow (B) after pressing Arrow (o/p) or during steps 3 to 10, the input mode will move to the next step. ¡If you do not press Arrow (B) within 5 seconds of setting an item, the input mode will move to the next step. [. . . ] · Clean video heads only when problems occur. DISC HANDLING ¡Use discs which have the following logos on them. ¡Never wipe with a circular motion. Recordable (Optical audio digital discs. ) ReWritable ¡Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs. ¡Do not use detergent or abrasive cleaning agents. ¡Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used. Make your contribution to the environment!!!· You can dispose of them at a collection point for used up batteries or special waste. ­ 40 ­ EN 2C15 SPECIFICATIONS Product type: Discs: DVD/VCR Combo (DVD player with Video Cassette Recorder) DVD video Audio CD Video Cassette tape UHF Channel 22 ~ 69 220 - 240 V ~ +/- 10%, 50 Hz +/- 0. 5% 30 W (standby: 9. 0 W) 41°F(5°C) to 104°(F40°C) W 17-1/8" (435 mm) H 3-7/8" (99 mm) D 8-9/16" (218 mm) Weight: 8. 4 lbs (3. 8 kg) Converter output: Power source: Power consumption: Operating temperature: Dimensions: ¡Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice. [. . . ]