User manual HITACHI VT-FX440E(UK)

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Please read before using this product. IMPORTANT COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Unauthorised recording or use of broadcast television programming, video tape, film or other copyrighted material may violate applicable copyright laws. We do not take responsibility for the unauthorised duplication, use, or other acts which infringe upon the rights of copyright owners. 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. [. . . ] If this occurs, you can adjust the tracking control manually by pressing the PROGRAM (o/p) buttons on the remote control or front panel until the streaks disappear. To return to the DTR function, stop the tape once and start playback again. NOTES: · You can reduce the noise lines by pressing the PROGRAM (o/p) buttons in Slow mode, too. · In the Still mode, press the SLOW button, and press the PROGRAM (o/p) buttons until the streaks disappear. If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the VCR will start playback automatically. · Tracking adjustment will be activated automatically (Digital Tracking function) when you start playback. <If a tape is already in the VCR. . . > · Using the buttons on the VCR Just press the PLAY button on the VCR. (Direct Button Operation) · Using the buttons on the remote control Press the OPERATE button to turn on, and then press the PLAY button. 4 Press the STOP button to stop playback. Slow Motion · Press the SLOW button to reduce the playback speed. You can control the speed by pressing the F. FWD (faster) or REW (slower) button. · If it is left in the Slow mode for more than five minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode. Recording Viewing and Recording the same Programme 1 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 the NUMBER or PROGRAM (o/p) buttons to select the channel to be recorded. 5 Press the STOP button when recording is completed. Skipping unwanted Programme material during Recording 1 Press the PAUSE/STILL button when you want to temporarily halt recording. · You can check the remaining pause time with marks on the TV screen. After five minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop mode to prevent tape damage. 2 Press the PAUSE/STILL or REC/OTR button to resume recording. Speed Search 1 During playback, press the F. FWD D or REW E button to view a videotape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction. 2 Press the button again, the VCR will now search in super high speed. (This function will not operate for a NTSC tape. ) 3 Press the PLAY button to return to normal playback. Recording one Programme while viewing another You can record one programme while viewing another. To start recording, follow steps 1 to 4 under "Viewing and Recording the same Programme". Then, set the TV to the channel you want to watch. Still Picture Press the PAUSE/STILL button during playback to view a still picture on the TV screen. · If you press the PAUSE/STILL button to freeze the picture, usually there will be noiselines on the TV screen. This is normal, however, each time you press the PAUSE/STILL button the lines will change position. [. . . ] 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. DON'T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing. [. . . ]