Hitachi VT-F382A Tape Capacities at Different Speeds, Types Recording Time, Loading andecting

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Getting Started (Videotapes)

Types

The best thing you can do for your VCR is use the best quality tapes available. This VCR uses VHS tapes only, which are the most common type. Look for the VHS mark on new or prerecorded tapes you buy. Tapes are marked either T-120 or T-160, which signifies how many minutes of programming they can hold at standard recording speed (SP). To get the best quality picture, record at standard speed. But if you want to get more on a tape and are less concerned about the quality, set the VCR for extended play (EP).

		Tape Capacities at Different Speeds
TYPES		RECORDING TIME
	SP		EP
T-120	120	min.	360	min.
T-160	160	min.	480	min.

You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed. You Hitachi VCR does not record at this speed, but it can play cassettes that were recorded in LP mode. No special setting is required for playback.

Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure

A safety tab is located on the front left edge of every videotape next to the label. Break this tab off if you want to keep a special tape from being erased accidentally. (Notice this tab is already removed on prerecorded tapes you buy or rent.) Poke a screwdriver or similar tip into the space behind the tab to break it off.

Don't worry, you can change your mind and record on this tape even after the tab is broken off - simply cover the hole with cellophane tape.

Loading and_ecting

When you load a videocassette into the VCR, there is only one right way! Most tapes show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first.

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Contents H9RIB1 Canada Using these quality featuresVT-F382A VCR Display Indicators Meet Your On-Screen GuideProgramming Remote Control Controlling For Yoursafety Quick Index It Ei LMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS USE LMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS Decide Which Hookup Method to Use Decide Where to Put Your VCRHook up the AudioNideo Signal Simple Antenna/Cable 75 Ohm Hookup Hook up the RF SignalTV with Audio and Video Jacks If you have Use this adapter External or Internal 300 Ohm AntennaAttach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Set the RF or Video Channel Switch Install Batteries in the Remote ControlAbout the Illuminated Buttons How the Remote Control WorksGetting Started controls Meet Your On-ScreenGuide Display IndicatorsIf You Just Want to Watch TV Getting Started Controls Initial Setup Options Setting the Clock Stereo vs. Mono Sound Choosing a Mode for Audio PlaybackMore About Channel Selections Removing ChannelsHi-Fi Sound Types Recording Time Safety Tabs Prevent ErasureTypes Tape Capacities at Different SpeedsTape Storage To Fine Tune the Picture To play Back a Recorded TapeDirect Video Input to the TV Special Playback Effects Rewinding the TapeManual Rewind Movie ReturnSearching with the Time Counter Using the Shuttle Control on the remote controlTo Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search Jump to an Index Mark with Index Marking with the Time CounterJump Forward or Backward with GO-TO Basic Operations Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While Recording Before you RecordCopyright Infringement Warning Basic Recording StepsTo Record a Second Audio Program SAP Using the Instant Recording Timer IRTTo Change the Channel Being Recorded To Leave Index Marks on the TapeDaily Setting the VCR to Record LaterTypes of Delayed Recordings Delayed Recording StepsAn Example To Stop a Delayed Recording in ProgressShows with Different Starting Times Reviewing What You Have ProgrammedProgramming Priorities Shows with Same Starting TimeAbout VCR Plus+ Channel Setup Before You BeginBasic Operations VCR Plus + Recording Dilve Basic operations VCR Plus + Recording Basic Operations VCR Plus + Recording Weekly Recording TV Brands Press IV and This Number Programming the Remote ControlCompatibility Display NEC RCAJVC LastAdvanced hookup Cable Box to unscramble all channels Position Cable BoxBasic hookup AdVanced OperationsCable Box HookUps Recording from Your Stereo System HookupCopying from One VCR to Another Dubbing To Control Both VCRs with the Remote ControlSynchro Editing Hookup When VCR1 is RecordingInformation on Audio Hookup Putting The Record VCR in PauseCopying Tapes From a Camcorder Dont Attempt Repairs Yourself Head CleaningPeriodic Maintenance VHS Design and specifications subject to change without noticeProblem Things To Check Solution Often Encountered ProblemsDays a week, 24 hours a day Hitachi Service HotlineYou must state your zip code when calling Canada Continental U.S.A