User manual HITACHI VTF372A

[. . . ] Table of Contents 1 HITACHI Video Deck VT-F372A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: VHS hi-fidelity sound in playback Automatic tape head cleaning Up to 8 delayed recording programs Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Cable-compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR, TV and cable converter All basic playback functions on convenient shuttle control On-screen programming guide Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) VCR Plus+* for easy timed recording * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. 3219 Koapaka Street Pointe Claire, Honolulu, HI 96819 H9R1B1, CANADA Tel. 514-697-9150 Printed in Japan KM-S(N) 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents FOR YOUR SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Read This First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Press either of the TRACKING buttons (down or up arrows) until picture clears up. After operating the tracking manually, eject the tape and reinsert it to reactivate auto tracking. Rewinding the Tape When you are done watching a video, you can rewind the tape automatically or manually. If the video cassette reaches the end of the tape, the VCR will stop and automatically rewinds the videocassette. If you press POWER while the tape is rewinding, the power will shut off automatically after the tape has completely rewound. Movie Return If your videocassette has the safety tab removed and you set the MOVIE functions 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. 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. You can view the tape in a variety of modes selected either from the remote control or from the SHUTTLE dial on the VCR. After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. If the screen jitters during PAUSE mode, use the remote's TRACKING buttons to minimize it. Frame Advance 34 Basic Operations While in PAUSE mode during playback, press F. ADV to view the video one frame at a time. Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the FRAME ADVANCE button. The tape will search ahead for about a minute and then resume playing. Slow Motion To slow the playback speed to exactly the pace you want, press PLAY, then one of the SLOW SPEED buttons. Use the TRACKING buttons to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen. After 5 minutes in slow motion playback, the VCR will stop the tape automatically to prevent damage to the tape and the VCR. Using the Shuttle Control on the VCR The shuttle feature lets you control all the playback functions - play, pause, slow motion, double speed, and search - using one convenient dial. The button in the center lets you choose PLAY or PAUSE mode. As you turn the dial you get different playback speeds and forward or reverse motion. Try using the shuttle to explore backwards and forwards through your next video. 35 Basic Operations If noise bars appear on the TV screen during SLOW/STILL mode, first set the VCR to SLOW mode and then press the TRACKING control buttons ( or ) on the remote control to minimize the noise bars. To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search This function lets you search backward and forward through the videotape while viewing it. Using the buttons on the VCR: Press PLAY and then REW to search in reverse. [. . . ] Periodic Maintenance Your Hitachi VCR is a precision electro-mechanical device which requires professional maintenance after a period of normal use. Usually no maintenance other than head cleaning is required during the warranty period, unless the VCR is used either heavily or infrequently. Defective parts are covered during the warranty period, but normal maintenance is your responsibility. Consult your VCR service center to find out what they recommend as normal maintenance based on your location, how you use the VCR and the age of the machine. 67 VCR Care and Servicing If the VCR Doesn't Work Right Many operational problems are easily remedied by reviewing the instructions in this manual and trying out some different controls and settings. [. . . ]