User manual HITACHI VT-FX860E(UKN)

[. . . ] Retain Instructions- The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings- All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. Follow Instructions- All operating and use instructions should be followed. Cleaning- Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. [. . . ] · Once the clock is set by Auto Clock Setting, the VCR will get automatically the current time from your local PBS channel, using a new service called Extended Data Service (EDS) whenever turning the VCR off, at 12:00AM and 12:00PM. If the clock's time is incorrect for some reason or you want to reset the clock immediately, following "AUTO CLOCK SETTING". · If you want to set the clock manually, follow "MANUAL CLOCK SETTING". · If you want to use DAYLIGHT-SAVINGS TIME feature, follow "DAYLIGHT-SAVINGS TIME". · Confirm that the antenna connections are correct and the CHANNEL PRESET completes first. · Be sure to check that the "PWR. " and the "VCR" indicators are both on. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch to the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV. · If the VCR is connected directly to a cable converter box, the cable converter box must turn on and select the local PBS channel itself. Then, the VCR must be set to the output channel of the cable converter box (usually channel 3 or 4), to be able to set up and automatically correct the clock. · To go back one step, press [REW]. 4 Start the clock by pressing [EXIT/RESET] or [F. FWD]. DAYLIGHT-SAVINGS TIME When Daylight-Savings Time is ON, the clock's time will change automatically as follows: First Sunday of April : from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM Last Sunday of October : from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM 1 Select main menu by pressing [MENU]. In this case, follow step [3]. ) 2 Select "CLOCK SET" by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. 2 Enter your desired number by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP] within 30 seconds. · After index search, the VCR will play the tape automatically. TIME SEARCH This feature allows you to fast forward or TIME SEARCH 2 : 50 rewind the tape for a desired length of time. 2 Enter your desired time to skip by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP] within 30 seconds. · After time search, the VCR will play the tape automatically. AUTO REPEAT PLAYBACK This feature allows you to play a tape over and over. 2 Select "AUTO REPEAT" by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. RECORDING FUNCTION It may be unlawful to record copyrighted material without the consent of the copyright owner. Accidental erasure prevention To prevent accidental recording on a Record safety tab recorded cassette, remove its record safety tab. To record on it later, cover the hole with cellophane tape. VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM 1 Begin the recording by pressing [REC]. · To temporarily stop recording or resume it, press [PAUSE/STILL]. 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. 2 Press [STOP] when recording is completed. Before recording, make sure: · The desired channel is selected by pressing [Number] on the ) ]. [. . . ] · Select channel 3 or 4 at your TV, then press [VCR/TV] so that the VCR indicator on the VCR comes on. · Press [VCR/TV] so that the VCR indicator on the VCR disappears. · You cannot copy a copyrighted video tape. You are experiencing copy guard protection. MAINTENANCE AUTO HEAD CLEANING · Automatically cleans video heads as you insert or remove a cassette, so you can see a clear picture. · Playback picture may become blurred or interrupted while the TV program reception is clear. [. . . ]