User manual HITACHI VTM181A

[. . . ] Introduction -1- VHS Video Deck VT-M181A Owner's Manual Your Complete Guide to Videocassette Viewing and Recording Using these quality features: Up to 8 delayed recording programs Auto tracking for improved picture in playback Cable-compatible frequency synthesizer quartz tuner Remote control for use with your VCR, TV and cable converter All basic playback functions on the VCR On-screen graphic programming guide Front Audio and Video Jacks Auto Head Cleaning Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc. 770-279-5600 HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC 3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819 Tel. 1994 Printed in Malaysia HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC 3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire, Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA Tel. 514-697-9150 Introduction -2- TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Tapes are marked either T-120 or T-160, which signifies how many minutes of programming they can hold at standard recording speed (SP). But if you want to get more on a tape and are less concerned about the quality, set the VCR for extended play (EP). Tape Capacities at Different Speeds TYPES SP RECORDING TIME EP Getting Started (Videotapes) T-120 T-160 120 min. 480 min. - 22 - You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed. You Hitachi VCR does not record at this speed, but it can play cassettes that were recorded in LP mode. No special setting is required for playback. Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure A safety tab is located on the front left edge of every videotape next to the label. Break this tab off if you want to keep a special tape from being erased accidentally. (Notice this tab is already removed on prerecorded tapes you buy or rent. ) Insert the tip of a screwdriver or similar kind into the space behind the tab to break it off. Don't worry, you can change your mind and record on this tape even after the tab is broken off - simply cover the hole with cellophane tape. Loading and Ejecting When you load a videocassette into the VCR, there is only one right way!Most tapes show you the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first. Push the videocassette gently into the slot on the front of the VCR. When the cassette is all the way in, the VCR powers up automatically and a TAPE-IN Basic Operations - 23 - indicator shows on the LCD display. It may also start playing immediately if the safety tab has been removed. To remove the cassette, simply press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR. (If the tape is playing, press STOP/EJECT on the VCR once to stop the tape and a second time to eject it. ) Now you can take the cassette out and put it away. Tape Storage Store your videocassettes in their jackets and in an upright position (like books in a bookshelf) away from any magnetic sources. Tapes will last longer - and so will your VCR - if you store them properly. To avoid aggravation later, apply the labels that come with new tapes. On them, write notes to yourself about what you recorded. Basic Operations Practice starting and stopping a video you've rented - play it through, see how it automatically rewinds. Then you'll know how to use the VCR when you need to - or where in the manual to find the instructions you forgot. Let's go! Viewing a Videocassette To Play Back a Recorded Tape 1. Insert the cassette, arrow-side forward, into the slot at the front of the VCR. The power comes on automatically and the tape indicator lights on the LCD display. Turn on the TV and select the video channel (3 or 4) using the number buttons on the TV's remote control. [. . . ] Defective parts are covered during the warranty period but normal maintenance is your responsibility. Consult your VCR service center to find out what they recommend as normal maintenance based on your location, how you use the VCR and the age of the machine. If the VCR Doesn't Work Right Many operational problems are easily remedied by reviewing the instructions in this manual and trying out some different controls and settings. The chart on the facing page covers the more common problems that new VCR owners encounter. If none of these troubleshooting aids help you solve the problem, then see your Hitachi service center. Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself Do not remove the cover or the back of the VCR - this will void the warranty and endanger your safety. [. . . ]