Basic Operations (Recording)
When the power is off, the delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed.
To Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress
Press POWER and then immediately - within 10 seconds - press the STOP (STOP/EJECT) button (use buttons on the remote or VCR as you wish).
An Example
Let's say you were interviewed today by a local TV reporter. You're eager to see yourself on the evening news tonight. The news comes on channel 8 at 6 0'clock - but you've got a meeting scheduled during that time.
Luckily you just purchased this Hitachi VCR.
Press GUIDE, press 2 then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time recording:
Now fill in the blanks:
Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control.
Enter the start time by pressing 0, 6, 0, and 0 for 6 o'clock. Then press 2 for PM
Enter the end time, half past six, as 06:30. The VCR automatically selects PM for you.
The screen shows today's date, so no changes are needed on that line.
Press TAPE SPEED to switch to SP because you want the best quality picture for this recording.
Everything is as you want it, so press GUIDE to set the program in memory.
Insert a videocassette, and power off the VCR. Check for the delayed recording indicator on the VCR's display. Prepare to admire yourself on the evening news.
Reviewing What You Have Programmed
You can look back over any of the recordings you have preset, and if you need to, clear out any of the programs. Normal programs will clear automatically once recording is complete, but daily and weekly settings must be cleared out manually.
Press GUIDE, then press 3 for the PROGRAM REVIEW option. This brings up the screen settings for Program 1. Keep pressing 3 to cycle through all the programs you have preset.
To remove a program, press CLEAR. The screen will display the next program, if there are more, or it will switch back to the main menu.
Programming Priorities
When you have set up several timed recordings, it may occur that some of their times overlap. For example, this can happen if your VCR are set up to record shows on a daily or weekly basis, and a special show comes on that you try to record during the same time slot.
The following charts will help you visualize how the VCR prioritizes the preset timed recordings. The darker portions are program segments that would be recorded.
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