Hitachi VT-F382A Before you Record, Copyright Infringement Warning, Basic Recording Steps

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Basic operationS (Recording)

Before you Record

The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple Hookups at the beginning of this manual.

Copyright Infringement Warning

Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is okay to record for personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act responsibly in this are - check into the matter if you are unsure.

Basic Recording Steps

1.Load the videocassette into the VCR. The power comes on automatically when the tape is fully inserted.

2.Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4. Or, if you are hooked up with a direct audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO.

3.Press DISPLAY, then press 5 when the SP/EP message appears on the TV screen, to select SP (standard play, for the best picture quality) or EP (extended play, for longest recording time on a single tape). An indicator on the VCR's display shows which speed is active.

4.Set the VCR to the channel you want to record from. Use the up and down CHANNEL buttons to flip through the channels, or use the number buttons to go directly to the channel you want.

5.To begin recording, press REC on the remote control or REC/IRT on the VCR.

Recording will start unless the cassette is protected with the safety tab. If this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape to prevent recording over what is there.

Recording Tips

To Watch the Same Program While Recording

To view what you are recording, press VCR/TV so that the VCR is selected - the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR's display. You'll want to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you're recording what you think you are.

To Watch One Program While Recording Another

Once you have set the VCR for recording, press VCR/TV. Now, you will be viewing through your TV only. Switch channels using your TV controls or the VCR remote, if it'sprogrammed to control your television (see Advanced Operations).

The recording will continue as set on the VCR. If a preset timed recording starts up while you are watching the TV, you'll hear the cassette as it

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Contents Using these quality features VT-F382AH9RIB1 Canada Display Indicators Meet Your On-Screen Guide VCRProgramming Remote Control Controlling For Yoursafety Quick Index It Ei LMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS USE LMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS Decide Where to Put Your VCR Hook up the AudioNideo SignalDecide Which Hookup Method to Use Hook up the RF Signal TV with Audio and Video JacksSimple Antenna/Cable 75 Ohm Hookup External or Internal 300 Ohm Antenna If you have Use this adapterAttach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Install Batteries in the Remote Control Set the RF or Video Channel SwitchHow the Remote Control Works About the Illuminated ButtonsGetting Started controls Display Indicators If You Just Want to Watch TVMeet Your On-ScreenGuide Getting Started Controls Initial Setup Options Setting the Clock Removing Channels Choosing a Mode for Audio PlaybackMore About Channel Selections Stereo vs. Mono SoundHi-Fi Sound Tape Capacities at Different Speeds Safety Tabs Prevent ErasureTypes Types Recording TimeTape Storage To play Back a Recorded Tape Direct Video Input to the TVTo Fine Tune the Picture Movie Return Rewinding the TapeManual Rewind Special Playback EffectsUsing the Shuttle Control on the remote control To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual SearchSearching with the Time Counter Marking with the Time Counter Jump Forward or Backward with GO-TOJump to an Index Mark with Index Basic Operations Basic Recording Steps Before you RecordCopyright Infringement Warning Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While RecordingTo Leave Index Marks on the Tape Using the Instant Recording Timer IRTTo Change the Channel Being Recorded To Record a Second Audio Program SAPDelayed Recording Steps Setting the VCR to Record LaterTypes of Delayed Recordings DailyTo Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress An ExampleShows with Same Starting Time Reviewing What You Have ProgrammedProgramming Priorities Shows with Different Starting TimesChannel Setup Before You Begin About VCR Plus+Basic Operations VCR Plus + Recording Dilve Basic operations VCR Plus + Recording Basic Operations VCR Plus + Recording Weekly Recording Programming the Remote Control CompatibilityTV Brands Press IV and This Number Last NEC RCAJVC DisplayPosition Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Cable Box to unscramble all channels AdVanced OperationsCable Box HookUps Hookup Recording from Your Stereo SystemTo Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control Copying from One VCR to Another DubbingHookup When VCR1 is Recording Synchro EditingPutting The Record VCR in Pause Copying Tapes From a CamcorderInformation on Audio Hookup Head Cleaning Periodic MaintenanceDont Attempt Repairs Yourself Design and specifications subject to change without notice VHSOften Encountered Problems Problem Things To Check SolutionContinental U.S.A Hitachi Service HotlineYou must state your zip code when calling Canada Days a week, 24 hours a day