User manual HITACHI VTF381A

[. . . ] FOR YOUR SAFETY 1 2 VT-F381A HITACHI VHS Video Deck VT-F381A 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 Remote control for use with your VCR and TV, and cable converter On-screen programming guide Multi-channel TV sound (MTS) VCR Plus+* for easy timed recording * VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. 3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd. , Pointe Claire, Quebec Norcross, GA 30093 H9R1B1, CANADA Tel. HITACHI CANADA 3300 Trans 3219 Koapaka Street Honolulu, HI 96819 Tel. [. . . ] The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the display. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4) using the number buttons on the TV's remote control. Direct Video Input to the TV Normally you would select channel 3 or 4 on the TV to receive a signal from the VCR. You can get an even better picture if your TV has an auxiliary video input feature and if the TV and VCR have a direct video-tovideo hookup. Instead: Press the AUX or VIDEO button on the TV's remote control to select the proper input channel for playback. To Fine Tune the Picture Auto Tracking Pressing PLAY starts the auto tracking feature, which adjusts the tuning to eliminate static lines that may appear on the screen. Manual Tracking Scratched tapes or poorly recorded tapes may require additional picture adjustment. After operating the tracking manually, eject the tape and reinsert it to reactivate auto tracking. If you press the DISPLAY button when viewing a videocassette, the display, as shown, appears for several seconds so you can see the functions of the number buttons on the remote control. 1: TRACKING + 3: SLOW + 4: TRACKING 6: SLOW 9: FRAME ADVANCE The above functions always work when you are viewing a videocassette even if the display, as shown, is not displayed. 23 Basic Operations 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 Still Playback (Pause) Press PAUSE to still the tape during play. After 5 minutes in PAUSE mode, the VCR automatically switches to STOP mode to protect the tape. If noise bars appear on the TV screen during PAUSE mode, first set the VCR to SLOW mode and then press the 1 or 4 button on the remote control to minimize the noise bars. If the screen jitters during PAUSE, press either 1 or 4 button to minimize it. Frame Advance While in PAUSE mode during playback, press 9 button to view the video one frame at a time. Skip Playback While playing back your tape you can skip forward by pressing the 9 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 then press 3 or 6 button. Use the 1 or 4 button to minimize any visual noise bands on the screen. [. . . ] 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. 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. The chart on page 62 covers the more common problems that new VCR owners encounter. Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself Do not remove the cover or the back of the VCR - this will void the warranty and endanger your safety. The exposed uninsulated voltage in this unit may be high enough to cause electrical shock. [. . . ]