User manual HITACHI VT-FX615A

[. . . ] HITACHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER VT-UX615A Owner's manual Using these quality features: · The VCR Plus+* programming system allows you to program the VCR for timer recording by simply entering a PlusCode* number. *VCR Plus+C3 and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. With the VCR Plus+C3 system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. [. . . ] Click to see remote control illustration. You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French, or Spanish. 2 Press the (3) button to bring up the "CLOCK SET" menu. 3 Press the (1) button to select "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>". When "CLOCK SET <MANUAL>" is selected, "SET TIME ZONE" (item 3) and "SET DST" (item 4) are not displayed. 4 Press the (2) button to bring up the clock set menu. · The white dash "-" appears for the item to be changed on the screen as you proceed. 5 Press the number buttons to fill the hour and minutes. · For times with only one number (1-9) press the (0) button first, then the hour or minute. "AM" and "PM" will now appear on the screen. 30 SETTING THE CLOCK -MANUALLY 6 Press the (1) button for AM or (2) for PM. For example, press the (1) button for AM. Click to see remote control illustration 7 Press the number buttons to fill in the number of the month, then the day then the year. · For dates with only one number (1-9) press the (0) button first, then the date. The correct day of the week will appear by itself. 8 Press the GUIDE button. The VCR clock is now set, and should show the correct time of day on the VCR's display. Notes: · The clock uses the 12-hour system. · An illogical time (like 13 for the hour or 20 for the month) will not be accepted. · If you press the wrong digit, exit the screen by pressing GUIDE and recall the screen to enter the correct setup. 31 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER Note: An antenna or cable must be connected to the VCR before you begin this operation. Presetting the received channels without using a cable box (Hookups [A], [B], [C] or [D]) 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR. 2 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 3 Press the GUIDE button. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 4 Press the (4) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation. 5 Press the (1) button to select the type of receiving setup you have: <ANT> <CATV1> <CATV2> Internal or external antenna Ordinary cable Alternate cable (If CATV1 doesn't give you the channels you expect). 32 6 Press the (2) button. PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER The VCR will automatically store channels received in your area. After the channels are stored in memory, the channel with the lowest number appears in the VCR's display. 7 Press GUIDE to return to regular viewing. When automatic presetting of channels are finished Press the CH (channel) button (or numbered buttons) to check the channels you can receive. Note: If no channels have been set or a clear picture does not appear, check the antenna or cable connection. To add or erase channels The auto channel set procedure may memorize channels that are blank, have snowy pictures, or interference. The main on-screen menu will appear on the TV screen. 2 Press the (4) button to select the CHANNEL PRESET operation. 33 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 3 Press the (3) button to select "ADD/ERASE CHANNEL". 4 Use the number buttons to select the number of the channel you want to add or erase. 5 Press the STOP button to delete the channel, or press the PLAY button to add it. 6 Press the GUIDE button to return to regular viewing. Auto blue setting 1 Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4). Or, if you are hooked up with an audio/video cable, set the TV to AUX or VIDEO. 2 Press the GUIDE button. 34 PRE-TUNING THE VCR TUNER 3 Press the (2) button to select "VCR SETUP". 4 Press the (1) button to select AUTO BLUE "ON" or "OFF". ON: The screen becomes blue and mutes sound when a channel without a broadcast signal on the VCR or a channel on which broadcasting has finished. · If the signal is too strong, this function may not operate even if you specify <ON>. [. . . ] 1 Press the AVX button on remote control, so that L1 (line) appears on the display. 2 Turn on stereo, and start the selection you wish to record. 3 Press the REC/IRT button on VCR or REC button on the remote control to start recording. 4 Press the STOP button or remote control to stop recording. 76 COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER COPYING TAPES FROM A CAMCORDER Hookup You may use your VCR to copy tapes from any camcorder onto standard VHS cassette tapes. NOTE: If your camcorder is not stereo (has only one audio plug), connect it to the AUDIO IN-L input on the front of the VCR. Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to the audio/video jacks on the front of your VCR. 1 Press the AVX button on remote control, to display L2 (line) on the TV display. 2 Press the REC, then PAUSE buttons on the VCR remote control. The VCR will go into Record/Pause. 3 Press the PLAY button on the camcorder. [. . . ]