Hitachi VT-FX613A owner manual Before You Record, Basic Recording Steps

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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--checkinto 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.Turn on the -IV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with a direct audio/video cable, set the -IV to AUX or VIDEO.

3.Press DISPLAY, then press 5 when the SP/EP message appears on the -IV screen, to select SP (standard play, for the best picture quality) or EP (extended play, for longest recording time on a single tape).

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/-rv. 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

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Contents VT-FX613A Trans CanadaTel Table of Contents Record Later Reviewing What You Have Programmed Programming IRTImportant Safeguards Installation 6rfi fe AttachmentsExample of Antenna Grounding Service Page Decide Which Hookup Method to Use Decide Where to Put Your VCRHook Up the AudioNideo Signal Hook Up the RF SignalTV with Audio and Video Jacks Page If you have Use this adapter External or Internal 300 Ohm AntennaAttach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Install Batteries in the Remote ControlSet the RF or Video Channel Switch Page How the Remote Control Works Remote Control ButtonsAbout the Illuminated Buttons Low Battery When the Remote Doesnt Work RightIf You Just Want to Watch TV StopiejectMeet Your On-Screen Guide Motion with one convenient dialEnglish Francais 9ESPANOL When the VCR is hooked up via a cable box Setting the ClockAuto To set the clock manually TipsMore About Channel Selections Setting Up Your VCR for Each Function Using the Menu Screen To Add or Erase ChannelsAuto Blue Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback Stereo vs. Mono SoundHi-Fi Sound Types Safety Tabs Prevent ErasureTape Capacities at Different Speeds Types Recording Time SpepTape Storage Direct Video Input to the TV To Play Back a Recorded TapeTo Fine Tune the Picture Auto Tracking Manual TrackingMovie Return Manual RewindSpecial Playback Effects Visual Search Still Playback PauseSlow Motion Page Page Page Basic Recording Steps Before You RecordOperations Types of Delayed Recordings Setting the VCR to Record LaterDaily Before You BeginDelayed Recording Steps To Stop a Delayed Recording in ProgressAn Example Programming Priorities Reviewing What You Have ProgrammedPage About the VCR Plus+ System Page Page Page Page Iii iOiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i Programming the Remote Control CompatibilityTV Brands Press TV and This Number Controlling the TV DisplayCable Box Position Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxBasic Hookup Connect as shownAdvanced Hookup Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Advanced Hookup Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsRecording from Your Stereo System HookupPutting the Record VCR in Pause Iii i ii i ii ii iiInformation on Audio Hookup Copying Tapes From a CamcorderPeriodic Maintenance Head CleaningTemperature Technical SpecificationsDesign and specifications subject to change without notice Dont Attempt Repairs YourselfOften Encountered Problems Things To Check Solution OccursTV? Is -rv correctly tuned? Hitachi Service Hotline Continental U.S.ACanada Honolulu, HI Tel Iii iiT iii R i R iii iii i Warranty LimitationsVideo Products Limited Warranty Registration Canada INC See inside for the Gold Card advantages and how to get itThis Protection Plan will be in Force only After Expiration This Protection Plan does not CoverPage Products Purchased Outside Canada Gold Warranty PeriodCleaning of Video Heads Hitachi Warranty Registration for your records10. ***PRODUCTS Used for Rental