Hitachi VTFX695A owner manual Special Features, Hints for Timer Recording, Counter Memory Function

FUNCTION	RECORDING
FEATURES	SPECIAL

3 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD].

•If you have not yet set the clock, "CLOCK SET" appears. If so, follow steps [3] and [4] in "CLOCK SET UP" section. Then, set the timer recording.

4 Set the timer.

Set the program number (1~7)	PROGRAM NUMBER		4
Program number which is not set up flashes.	DATE	- - / - -
	START TIME - - : - -		- -
Press [PLAY] or [STOP] repeatedly for the	END TIME - - : - -		- -
	CHANNEL	- -
desired program number.Then, press [F.FWD].	REC SPEED	- -
Select once, daily or weekly recording
For once: Press [PLAY] or [STOP] to point to "ONCE".
For daily (Monday~Friday): Press [PLAY] or
[STOP] to point to "DAILY".	PROGRAM NUMBER 4
For weekly: Press [PLAY] or [STOP] to point to	ONCE
	DAILY
"WEEKLY".	WEEKLY

Then, press [F.FWD].

Set the date

First, press [PLAY] or [STOP] for the month. Then, press [F.FWD]. Next, press [PLAY] or [STOP] for the day. Then, press [F.FWD].

Set the start time

First, press [PLAY] or [STOP] for the hour. Then, press [F.FWD]. Next, press [PLAY] or [STOP] for the minute. Then, press [F.FWD]. And then, press [PLAY] or [STOP] for AM or PM. Then, press [F.FWD].

Set the end time

Follow the instructions of "Set the start time" to set the end time.

Set the channel number

Press [PLAY] or [STOP] repeatedly for the desired channel number. Then, press [F.FWD].

If you connected the VCR to a cable box or satellite box as in "Connect VCR to TV" on page 3, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4 the same channel as the CH3 or CH4 switch on the cable box.

Then, select the channel you want to record at the cable box or satellite box. Leave the cable box or satellite box on for timer recording.

Set the tape speed	ONE TIME PROGRAM
	PROGRAM NUMBER 4
Press [PLAY] or [STOP] repeatedly for the
	DATE	05/13 MON
	START TIME 07:30		PM
desired tape speed.	END TIME 08:30		PM
	CHANNEL	16
Then, press [F.FWD].	REC SPEED SP
		SP
		SLP

•To go back one step, press [REW].

5 To set another program, repeat step [4]. To exit, press [EXIT/RESET].

6 Press [POWER] to set the timer. The TIMER indicator

on the VCR comes on.

HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING

•If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock setting and all timer settings will be lost.

•If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off. The TIMER indicator will flash.

•If a tape is not in the VCR or does not have the safety tab, the TIMER indicator flashes and timer recording cannot be performed. Please insert a recordable tape.

TO STOP AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM ALREADY STARTED

Press [STOP/EJECT] on the VCR.

TO CHECK, CORRECT, OR CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC TIMER PROGRAM

1 Turn the power on by pressing [POWER].

2 Select main menu by pressing [MENU].

3 Select "TIMER PROGRAMMING" by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD].

4 Select the program number which you want to check

by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. The details of the selected program appears on the TV screen.

•Go to the digit you want to change by pressing [F.FWD] or [REW]. Then, enter correct numbers by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP].

•You may cancel the entire program by pressing [REW] during the program number flashes.

5 Press [EXIT/RESET] to exit.

6 Press [POWER] to return to timer stand-by mode.

COUNTER MEMORY FUNCTION

Use this feature to memorize the beginning of recording start point.

1) Press [COUNTER RESET] on the REC remote control to reset the counter.

2)Press [COUNTER MEMORY] on the remote control so that “M” appears

on the TV screen. SP M0:00:00

3)Record the program.

4)After recording, press [STOP] then [REW].

•When “0:00:00” is reached, rewinding operation will stop. You can view the recording program.

•[COUNTER MEMORY] does not function if the Auto repeat mode is set to [ON]. In this case, set the Auto repeat mode to [OFF].

•To cancel the Counter memory mode, press [COUNTER MEMORY] so that “M” disappears from the TV screen.

SPECIAL FEATURES

COPYING A VIDEO TAPE

You can make copies of video tapes made by friends or relatives for your enjoyment.

Warning: Unauthorized recordings of copyrighted video tapes may be an infringement of copyright laws.

Connect the recording VCR(this unit), the playing VCR (another source) and your TV using the following diagram.

Audio/Video cables	[Recording VCR]		[TV set]
(not supplied)	(this unit)		(Use for monitoring)
	AUDIO	ANT	Coaxial cable
	L	IN
OUT	IN		(supplied)
LEFT RIGHT	R
IN			ANT in
AUDIO VIDEO	OUT IN CH3 CH4	OUT
[Playing VCR]

(another source)

1)Insert a pre-recorded tape into the playing VCR.

2)Insert a tape with its safety tab into the recording VCR.

3)Press [TAPE SPEED] to select the desired recording speed (SP/SLP).

4)Select the “L1” or “L2”position on the recording VCR. See page 3, under “Using AUDIO/VIDEO Input jacks”.

5)Press [REC/IRT] on the recording VCR.

6)Begin playback of the tape in the playing VCR.

•For best results during dubbing, use the VCR’s front panel controls whenever possible. The remote control might affect the playing VCR’s operation.

•Always use video-quality shielded cables with RCA-type connectors. Standard audio cables are not recommended.

•You can use a video disc player, satellite receiver, or other audio/video component with A/V outputs in place

of the playing VCR.

TO MONITOR THE RECORDING

1)Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel selected on the TV.

2)Press [VCR/TV] so that the VCR indicator comes on.

MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) SYSTEM

When you play a VHS tape, or receive a broadcast on the VCR tuner channel you are watching, the status shown below will appear when you press [DISPLAY] on the remote control. When you record the MTS broadcast signal, you can check the MTS mode setting.

1) Press [MENU] and select "TV STEREO" or "SAP" by pressing [PLAY] or [STOP]. Then, press [F.FWD] for fix mode. To exit, press [EXIT/RESET].

•Although a program may be broadcast in both stereo and second audio, you must select the Recording mode in TV STEREO or SAP before you record a broadcast.

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