Hitachi VT-M430EUK User manual

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V28533
HITACHI
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VT-M430E(UK)
Instruction manual
VHS
PAL
To obtain the best performance
please read this instruction manual completely.
BASIC OPERATIONS
SETTING UP
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ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS
SUBSIDIARY INFORMATION

Dear Hitachi Customer
Congratulations
on
your
choice
of
a
Hitachi
video
cassette
recorder
(VCR).
And
welcome
to
our
company-wide
commitment
to
your
complete
satisfaction
and
viewing
enjoyment.
Please read the following instructions carefully
before using this VCR.
The mains lead on this equipment is
supplied with a moulded plug incorporating
a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the
pin face of the plug. Should the fuse need to
be replaced, an ASTA or BSI approved
BS1362 fuse must be used of the same
rating.
If the fuse cover is detachable never use the
plug with the cover omitted.
If a replacement fuse cover is required,
ensure it is of the same colour as that visible
on the pin face of the plug. Fuse covers are
available from your dealer.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable
for the power points in your home or the
cable is too short to reach a power point,
then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer.
if there is no alternative to cutting off the
mains plug, ensure that you dispose of it
immediately, having first removed the fuse,
to avoid a possible shock hazard by
inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live
As these colours may not correspond with
the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected
to the terminal marked with the letter N or
coloured BLUE or BLACK. The wire coloured
BROWN must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN
or RED.
On no account connect either of these wires
to the terminal marked E or by the earth
symbol + or coloured green or green and
yellow.
WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock,
do not expose this equipment to
rain or moisture.
The Operate button located
on the front of the VCR ©)
switches the VCR on and off,
leaving the clock facility
unaffected.
¢ The operate button is
indicated "!(", this button allows you to
select operate on or electrical power
standby.
* The Operate button is secondarily
connected and does not separate the
apparatus from the mains supply in the
switched-off position.
This product is manufactured to comply with
the radio interference requirements of EEC
Directive 89/336/EEC.
On safety
* Do not remove panel covers by
unscrewing.
There are no user serviceable parts inside.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Should any solid object or liquid fall into
the cabinet, remove the mains lead and
have it checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
To disconnect the mains lead, pull out the
plug itself. Never pull the lead.
If the unit is to be left unattended for a
long period and it is not intended to use
the timer recording function, it is
recommended that the VCR be switched
off and the plug removed. If you intend to
record during your absence, remember
there is no necessity for the TV receiver to
be switched on.

This
instruction
manual
consists
of
the
following
four
sections.
Section-1
This section tells you how to set up your
new VCR and how to use the VCR's
controls.
Section-2
This section tells you how to play-back a
tape and record a TV programme.
Section-3
This section tells you how to use the
additional functions.
Section-4
Setting Up
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FEATURES»
The VIDEO Plus+* function allows
you to programme the VCR for
timer recording by simply entering
a PlusCode* number.
* Video Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks
of Gemstar Development Corp. Video
Plus+ system is manufactured under
license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
Satellite receiver controller.
“Pay TV” decoder socket provided.
8-programme/1-year preset
recording.
Automatic controls for easier
operation.
—Auto Programme Play
immediately starts to play a
recorded programme by simply
turning the VCR on after timer
recording has finished.
— Auto Head Cleaning system
minimizes the need for accessory
cleaners and professional head
cleaning.
—Auto Tracking system
automatically adjusts the tracking
so the picture is optimized.
—Rental Play immediately starts to
play a tape without its safety tab,
rewinds the tape after play is
ended and ejects it, then turns the
VCR off.
—Auto Play immediately starts to
play a tape without its safety tab.
—Auto Eject & Auto Tape Canceller
ejects a cassette without its tab
when the REC or REC/IRT button
is pressed.
—Auto Operate On turns the VCR
on by simply inserting a cassette.
— Auto Endless Play repeats playing
tape from beginning to end.
—Auto Rewind/Rewind Shut-off
automatically rewinds a tape at its
end and automatically shuts off at
its beginning if the VCR is
switched off into the standby
mode.
—Auto Blue sets the TV picture to
blue when a tape without any
recordings is played back.
Instant Play-back Timer (IPT) allows
you to play-back a tape for a
predetermined time and then turn
the VCR off automatically.
High-quality variable slow and still
picture — plus dual speed play,
visual search and frame advance.
Sharp, finely detailed pictures from
High Quality (HQ) picture
technology.
Frequency synthesized tuner
provides easy, preset tuning to up
to 49 programmes.
Instant Recording Timer (IRT) allows
you to quickly set-up the VCR to
record a TV programme for a
specified period.
Selectable 7-language OSD (On-
Screen Display).
The remote control handset
provided can operate not only two
VCRs but also 14 different types of
TVs.
index/Counter GO-TO functions —
convenient for locating the desired
programme on your tape.
Mode Lock can be used to lock the
VCR mode (recording, play, etc.).
A rewind button allows you to
rewind tape at extremely high
speed.
Accessories supplied
MD
Aerial Cable for
connecting this VCR
anda TV
Check and identify the accessories supplied.
If any are missing or appear damaged, consult your dealer.
Remote Control Handset
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Batteries for remote
control handset (R6)

Section-1
Setting
Up
Installation
Pages
6
—7
This
tells
you
how
to
connect
your
VCR
to
an
aerial,
TV,
etc.
Customer
Controls
Pages
8
—
9
This
tells
you
the
location
and
the
detailed
functions
of
the
switches,
buttons,
VCR’s
display
and
connection
terminals
on
the
VCR.
Remote
Operation
Page
10
This
tells
you
how
to
insert
batteries
into
the
remote
control
handset
and
how
to
operate
your
VCR
remotely.
Setting
the
Video
Programme
Number
on
Your
TV
Page
11
Your VCR gives a signal of the same type as that used for TV
broadcasts.
This
signal
is
sent
from
the
RF
OUT
socket
via
the
cable provided to your TV.
To
see
this
signal
you
must
tune
in
one
of
the
programme
numbers
of
your
TV.
This
will
then
become
your
“VIDEO
PROGRAMME
NUMBER”,
you
must
then
select
this
each
time
you
wish
to
see
the
signal
from
your
VCR.
If
you
connect
your
VCR
to
a
TV
with
a
21-pin
Scart
connector,
set
your
TV
to
its
proper
video
input
to
see
the
signal
from
the
VCR.
(Consult
your
TV’s
manual
for
details.).
Pre-tuning
of
Built-in
TV
Tuner
Pages
12
—
15
This VCR incorporates a complete TV tuner (just like your
normal TV) and can be pre-tuned to receive up to 49 TV
programmes.
To preset satellite programmes see page 47 for details.
Setting
the
Clock
Page
16
The clock display area in the VCR’s display panel will look like
“__:-—" until you set the 24-hour clock. The clock must be set
to the correct time before you can programme the VCR for
timer recording and instant recording timer. To set the clock of
the VCR, first set the clock in the remote control handset, and
then transfer the set time to the clock in the VCR.
Cassette
Tapes
Page
17
This tells you how to insert and remove a cassette, and how to
protect recordings from accidental erasure.
SETTING UP

Basic Method
AERIAL
DECODER (eh)
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To mains socket
AC 220 - 240V
Aerial cable
(supplied)
TV set
ei é
SEE an
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Aerial terminal
With this connection, the video and audio
signals of the VCR are fed to your TV via the
aerial cable.
To receive these signals on your TV, tune
your TV to the video programme number,
described on page 11.
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PRECAUTIONS
On
Installation
*
Do
not
install
your
VCR
in
an
*
Do
not
install
the
unit
near heat
inclined
position.
sources
such
as
radiators
or
air
The
unit
is
designed
for
operation
ducts
or
in
a
place
subject
to
in
a
horizontal
position.
direct sunlight, excessive dust,
mechanical vibrations or shocks.
« Never bring a magnet or
magnetized object near the VCR
because it will adversely affect the
performance of the VCR.

SETTING UP
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AERIAL
To mains socket
AC
220
-
240V
F
RF
OUT
TV set]
UUITTTTITIA
Aerial
cable
frets
vdeo
(supplied)
Va
3
(
Set ki OE AE TTS
CRT RTS Ta TRE ee
Scart
Scart
connector
lead
socket
available from your dealer
(not
supplied)
Aerial
terminal
With
this
connection,
the
video
and
audio
Make
sure
the
VCR
indicator
lights
in
the
signals
from
the
VCR
are
fed
to
your
TV
via
VCR
display
to
feed
the
audio
and
video
the
aerial
cable
and
the
Scart
connector
lead.
signals
from
the
VCR
to
TV.
If
not,
press
the
To
receive
these
signals
via
the
aerial
cable,
VCR/TV
button
on
the
hand
set
to
display
it.
tune
your
TV
to
the
video
programme
This
connection
also
allows
you
to
record
the
number,
described
on
page
11.
TV
programme
selected
on
the
TV.
To do
she
ches
Sa
OEMs
tel
ak
said
ORs
ees
this,
press
the
TRANS/AUX
button
on
the
remote control handset to display the “L1”
indicator in the VCR’s display instead of a
VCR programme number.
Set your TV to its proper Scart input to
receive them via the Scart connector lead.
This connection improves the picture and
audio quality.
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On Operation On Cleaning
*
Moisture
condensation
*
DO
NOT
use
volatile
agents
such
as
benzine,
If
you
pour
a
cold
liquid
into
a
glass,
water
alcohol,
thinner,
or
chemically
processed
cloth
vapour
in
the
air
will
condense
on
the
surface
to
wipe
the
surface
of
the
VCR
case.
These
of
the
glass.
This
is
moisture
condensation.
agents
may
cause
the
surface
finish
to
Moisture
condensation
on
the
head
drum,
one
deteriorate
or
peel.
of the most crucial parts of the VCR, will cause
damage to the tape.
The VCR should not be operated for at least 2
hours after being moved from a cold to a hot
environment to avoid condensation from
occurring on the head drum.
On Repacking
* It is wise for you to save the packing materials
and box in case you ever need to ship or store
your unit.

VCR Customer Controls
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Function
1 Cassette compartment
2 Operate/Standby button 2
3 Stop/Eject button 19
4
Play
button
19
5
Fast
forward
button
19
6 Rewind button 19
7 TV PROG button — programme select 13
8 REC/IRT button 23
9 Remote control receiving window 10
Decoder socket 45
AERIAL — signal input 6
RF CHANNEL ADJ — preset to CH37 11
RF OUT — signal out to TV 6
Scart socket 7
VCR Display
Time, 16
Time counter or 35
VCR mode indicator 19
PLAY — play-back “_" appears 19
SRCH — double-speed during reverse 19
play and direction
visual search viewing
SLOW — slow play 19
REW — rewind 19
FF — fast forward 19
STILL — play pause 19
(flashes during frame advance)
Timer indicator 32
VCR, operate mode 19
— record (flashes during 23
record pause)
Tape-in indicator 7
TV programme number or
Auxiliary (L1/L2)

Remote
Control
Handset
Customer
Controls
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
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Bie a
LAN
LS
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
3
4
5
6
Function
Transmission window
OPERATE—switch between operate
and standby mode
VCR/TV select button
Programme up/down button
REC — record button
Tape transport button
[> — play-back
<x) — fast rewind or search
pe — fast forward or search
(_] — stops play/record function
Pause/still button
Shuttle ring
Frame advance during still
These buttons are not used.
TV volume buttons
TV PROG button
TV mute button
TV Operate button
Note: Four buttons 11 - 14 are used
only when operating the TV.
VCR1/2/TV select button
EJECT — ejects cassette
Display clock/timer programme
information
Video Plus+ programming
Number buttons
PROG — to enter timer programme
information
DISP. — to recall on-screen display
MENU — to recall OSD menu
SP/LP — changes tape speed during
record
INDEX button — INDEX/GO-TO feature
These buttons are not used
TRACKING buttons
SLOW button
0000 — clears time counter
COUNT/CLOCK — changes VCR display
CLOCK — enter or correct time on
handset
PDC button
CORRECT button
TRANS/AUX button — transmits data,
select L1 or L2 input
ENTER button — to enter PlusCode
number
Buttons used
exclusively to
operate the TV
SETTING UP

Power source of infrared remote control handset
Remote operations
The infrared remote control handset is powered
by two batteries (size IEC standard R6). The life of
the batteries is about a year although this
depends on the number of times the handset is
used.
Replace the batteries when operation is not
possible or when the operating distance becomes
too small.
VCR 1/2/TV
select button
VCR 1/2/TV Select button
To operate this VCR with the remote control
handset, press the VCR 1/2/TV select button on
the handset to display "VCR 1" or "VCR 2", then
point it at the receiver on the front of the VCR.
* The EJECT, play[>, rewind<xa, fast forward ce
_ stop (J, © and @ buttons can control your
VCR even if "TV" is displayed when the
“REMOTE CODE” display (see page 41 for
details) is set to [1] or [-}.
* This VCR is designed so it can be controlled
when either "VCR 1" or "VCR 2" is selected (see
page 41).
Note: Be sure to press the mark (>, <I, co,
(_)) of the tape transport button on the remote
control to operate the VCR, not the centre of the
button. Pressing the centre of the button could
cause a malfunction.
VCR 1/2/TV
select button
10
The remote control handset provided is designed
to operate up to two types of Hitachi VCRs and 14
different types of TV.
* Refer to page 52 when using the handset to
operate the TV.
* For dubbing your own tapes, as an example,
the recording VCR and playback VCR can be
controlled by a single handset. In order to
operate two VCRs, set this VCR's remote code
to "VCR 2", and the other VCR to "VCR 1",
following the "REMOTE CODE [1], [2] or [-]"
section on page 41.

Switch on at the mains supply socket.
Video display after connecting the mains supply.
(Note: The VCR will be in the standby mode at
this stage.)
If the display shows as in step 4 (TV programme
number appears ), press the button 1 on the
VCR once.
Switch on your TV and select an unused
programme number. i.e. one not used for BBC1,
ITV, etc. (Please consult your TV operating guide
as your TV may have a special VCR programme
number which must be used.)
Note: This programme number will be your VCR
programme from now on.
Press the [> button (Note: The VCR is still in
the standby mode) and “t£ 5£” appears in the
display as shown.
Tune your TV (consult your TV instruction
manual) until the test pattern shown appears.
The correct tuning position is when the picture is
clear. Ensure this programme is stored in your
Press the [> button again, the test pattern will
disappear and the VCR will now come out of the
standby mode into the operate mode.
You should now be able to play-back a
prerecorded cassette.
Insert the cassette carefully (see page 17 for
CASSETTE TAPES). If the safety tab is removed
then play-back will start immediately, if not press
Safety Tab the [> button and the picture will appear on the
screen.
If you cannot tune your TV correctly to the test
signal, or there is patterning in the signal, it may
be necessary to change the VCR’s RF channel.
Slightly turn the RF CHANNEL ADJ control at the
rear of your VCR with a small screwdriver.
Retune your TV. If the test signal has not
improved, turn the screw a little more and re-tune
your TV again. Continue to adjust the screw in
either direction, re-tuning your TV each time, until
Screwdriver a clear test picture received.
11
SETTING UP

Controls TV Screen
1
Turn
on
the
TV
and
the
VCR,
then
tune
the
TV
to
the
video
programme
number
as
described
on
page
71.
If
you
connect
the
VCR
and
TV
using
a
21-pin
Scart
connector
lead,
select
the
21-pin
Scart
input
of
the
TV.
Press the MENU button.
The
menu,
as
illustrated,
appears
on
the
TV
screen.
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——
The
menu
changes
to
the
channel
preset
display
such
as
that
shown
on
the
left,
for
example.
Press
and
release
the
fast
forward
cc
or
rewind
<K
button
to
start
searching
for
a
broadcast
TV
station.
te:
Searches
from
low
frequency
to
high
frequency.
<A: Searches in the reverse order.
At
a
station
that
is
broadcasting,
a
picture
appears
on
the
TV
screen.
If
a
channel
that
is
not
required
appears
on
the
TV
screen,
press
the
button
ce
or
<K again.
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Controls TV's Display
es
a
i
Press
the
play
[>
button
to
store
this
station
number when the picture from the station to be
preset appears on the TV screen.
The programme number starts flashing. If not,
press the [> button again.
Note:
If
the
picture
appears
a
little
noisy
you
can
fine
tune
the
signal
after
storing
by
pressing
<<
or
>>
to
get
the
best
picture.
After
fine
tuning
for
the
best
picture
press
the
[>
button
to
store
the
station
number
again.
Press the PROG or TV PROG buttons to select the
programme number (one of 01 through 49) to be
memorized.
We recommend you to set the programme
EAE
ae
numbers
as
follows,
ready
for
“Video
Plus+”
: timer programming.
BBC1 on programme 01
BBC2 on programme 02
ITV on programme 03
CH4 on programme 04
Note:
* See “Video Plus+” programming on page 27.
* Programme numbers “01” through “49” can
now be selected consecutively by pressing the
PROG or TV PROG button (either up or down).
Press the play [> button to store this
programme number.
cual + 21 To preset “pay-TV” programme;
‘, If the picture displayed is a “pay-TV” programme,
Byes SSi8ietie eg press the @ button to change the display from
MENL “DECODER (-)” to “DECODER (0)”.
ee Then press the [> button to store this
programme.
To search for a next broadcast TV station, press
the @ button again to change the display from
“DECODER (0)” to “DECODER (-)”.
MENU
Repeat steps 4 through 7 for other stations.
After having completed pre-tuning to all stations,
press the MENU button. The VCR’s display will
change from the channel indication to the clock
time (or time counter) indication and the TV
screen will return to normal.
Direct Preset
Press the 10 key buttons on the remote control
handset instead of the procedure described in
steps 4 through 7 to preset the desired stations.
To preset channel 22 in programme number 01,
for example, press @ @) (in step 4) on the
handset then press the play [> button (in step
5). Then press @ (@) (in step 6) and then [>
(in step 7).
13
SETTING UP

(PRE-TUNING
OF
BUILT-IN
TV
TUNER)
You can change the station number or
F
ramme
number
after
pre-tuning
your
VCR.
To
change
the
station
or
programme
number
eae
ey
Press the PROG, TV PROG or two number
buttons
to
display
the
programme
to
be
changed
on the VCR's display.
Press the MENU button, and then @).
The
menu,
as
illustrated,
appears
on
the
TV
screen.
To change the station number:
Press
the
fast
forward
>>
or
rewind
<K)
button
to
start
searching
for
the
broadcast
TV
station
you
ee want.
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OR
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"MENU"
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Press
two
number
buttons
to
directly
enter
the
station number you want.
“tt
«
Press
the
play
[>
button
to
store
this
station
number
when
the
picture
from
the
station
you
want
appears
on
the
TV
screen.
If
you
want
to
change
the
programme
number
too,
follow
the
steps
below.
To change the programme number;
Press
the
play
[>
button
so
the
programme
number
starts
flashing,
then
press
two
number
buttons,
PROG
or
TV
PROG
buttons
to
display
the
desired
programme
number.
After
entering,
the
programme
number,
press
the
[>
button
to
store
it.
;
4
To
end,
press
the
MENU
button.
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:
You can rearrange the desired stations by
Eliminating
Unwanted
Preset
Stations
eliminating
unwanted
preset
stations.
Eliminating
Unwanted
Freset
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1
Press
the
MENU
button,
and
then
@
.
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SETTING UP
7
Press the PROG or TV PROG buttons until an
unwanted station is found.
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;
Press
the
stop
[_]
button.
The station number flashes, indicating that the
station has been erased from memory.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all unwanted stations
have been erased.
PROG
After eliminating them, press the MENU button.
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Things to know before starting
*
While
you
are
setting
the
clock,
the
display
*
You
have
about
one
minute
to
complete
each
panel
on
the
remote
control
handset
will
step
in
the
procedure.
If
you
do
not
proceed
to
prompt
you
through
the
procedure.
the
next
step
within
this
time,
all
entries
are
*
Always
press
“0”
before
a
single-digit
hour,
erased
and
you
must
start
again.
minute,
day,
month
or
year.
*
The
clock
must
be
set
to
the
correct
time
before
*
If
you
press
the
wrong
digit
during
clock
programming
the
timer
for
unattended
setting,
press
the
CORRECT
button
repeatedly
recording
or
Instant
Recording
Timer
(IRT).
until the incorrect digit flashes then enter the
correct digit.
Controls Remote Display
eee
Be
sure
to
check
that
"VCR1"
or
"VCR2"
is
displayed.
This
VCR
is
designed
so
it
can
be
controlled
when
either
"VCR1"
or
"VCR2"
is
selected.
See
“REMOTE
CODE”
on
page
41.
Press the CLOCK button.
VCR1/2/TV
TRANS/AUX
@O-@
_ Set the time and date.
CLOCK
For
example,
press
1
0
2
0
for
10:20,
and
then
1
2
0
5
9
6
for
the
12th
of
May,
1996.
(0:00
for
midnight,
12:00
for
noon)
The
day
of
week
appears
automatically.
After
setting
the
date,
press
the
CLOCK
button.
The clock starts counting and the blinking
“TRANS” appears.
Press
the
TRANS/AUX
button
while
aiming
the
remote
control
handset
at
the
receiver
on
the
VCR.
The
transferred
time
appears
on
the
display
of
the
VCR.
v
Press
the
CLOCK
button.
O02
ay
tat
St
Mont
The
remote
control
handset
and
the
VCR
clock
:
have
now
been
set
up.
Notés:
*
If
you
wish
to
correct
the
time
in
the
VCR’s
*
If
the
power
is
interrupted,
“—
——
-"
will
appear
display
after
transmitting
the
information
to
the
on
the
VCR
display
and
the
time
and
date
will
VCR,
follow
the
steps
above
correcting
the
need
to
be
reset.
information and transmit it again.
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Only use video cassettes with the VHS) mark in
this VCR.
Insertion
Push the cassette through the door until the VCR
mechanism pulls it into the compartment.
The VCR automatically turns on and the indicator
turns on when the cassette is in place.
Press the EJECT button on the remote control
handset or the button D4 on the VCR.
The cassette will come partially out of the
compartment so you can pull it out.
¢ The indicator turns off when the cassette is
ejected.
* The cassette can be ejected with operate on or
off.
Remember that:
—The VCR automatically enters the play-back
mode when a cassette without its safety tab is
inserted.
—The VCR automatically ejects the cassette if the
REC or REC/IRT button is pressed when a
cassette without its safety tab is in the VCR.
—Be sure to check the safety tab before inserting
a cassette for the above reasons.
Type of video cassette
The table below shows the recording time of
different cassettes.
SPEED SELECT SWITCH
To avoid erasing a
recording
Break off the safety tab
using a screwdriver or
ee
ee
ee
eimilarteol:
30
minutes
60
minutes
60
minutes
120
minutes
120
minutes
240
minutes
180
minutes
360
minutes
240
minutes
480
minutes
To re-record on a
cassette which has its
¢ Press the SP/LP button on the remote control
handset to select the recording speed before
recording. It is set to the correct speed
automatically during play, so it is not necessary
to change it over.
It is recommended to record in the SP mode for
higher quality picture and sound.
safety tab removed
Cover the hole with
cellophane tape.
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SETTING UP

18
SY =Yeq (0) #2 Basic Operations
Play-back Pages 19 — 21
This tells you how to play a tape back and how to view a scene
at variable tape speed.
Shuttle Ring; allows you to view a tape at variable tape speed
easily.
Instant Play-back Timer (IPT) Page 22
This tells you how to use the IPT feature. The IPT feature
allows you to play-back a tape for a predetermined time and
then turn the VCR off automatically.
Recording TV Programmes Pages 23 — 24
This tells you how to record a TV programme while viewing the
same TV programme or while viewing another TV programme.
Instant Recording Timer (IRT) Page 25
This tells you how to use the IRT feature.
The IRT feature allows you to quickly set-up the VCR to record a
TV programme for a specified period.
Timer Recording Pages 26 — 33
The built-in 24-hour timer permits the unattended recording of
up to 8 preselected programmes within a period of 1 year,
including daily and weekly programmes.
In additional to the conventional timer programming procedure,
this VCR incorporates a new programming procedure called
“Video Plus+”.

Start
point:
Turn
the
TV
set
on
and
select
the
video
programme
number
(described
on
page
11).
Controls VCR’s Display
Insert a cassette.
Note: When a cassette (with its safety tab
snapped off) is loaded, play-back starts
automatically.
Press the play [> button.
The VCR indicator must be lit for viewing video
via the Scart connector lead.
if
not,
press
the
VCR/TV
button
on
the
handset
so
that
it
lights.
During play-back you can use the following
features.
Still play-back
Press the @ button to stop the picture on the
screen during play-back.
Press the button again to reset to normal play-
back.
If the screen “jitters” vertically, this can be
improved by pressing the TRACKING buttons.
BASIC OPERATIONS
Frame advance
Press the @) button to advance the picture to the
next frame during still play-back.
Pressing and holding the @ button advances the
VCR/TV frames continuously.
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LA ged LEE Ly
Slow function
Press the SLOW button during play-back, and the
tape will be played back at slow speed.
Visual search
Press either the rewind <K or fast forward o>
button during play-back.
Pictures can be viewed at high speed in either the
forward or reverse direction. Press the button
again (or press the [> button) to return to
normal speed play-back.
Notes:
* The play-back picture will have some horizontal
noise bars during visual search.
* These noise bars may be much more noticeable
with tapes recorded in the LP mode.
——=
Press
either
the
stop
L!
or
D4
button
to
stop
play-back.
Lc.
0
tes
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Notes:
+
If
there
is
a
noise
bar
in
the
picture
during
still
or
slow
motion
play,
press
the
SLOW
button
and
then
either
of
the
TRACKING
buttons
until
the
noise
is
reduced.
* To prevent tape damage, the VCR will switch
from
the
still/slow
mode
to
the
stop
mode
after
about 5 minutes.
Auto Tracking
When play-back is started, the auto tracking
SLOW
function
operates
and
adjusts
tracking
TRACKING
automatically
so
the
picture
is
optimized.
*
Auto
tracking
may
not
operate
correctly
when
the
tape
is
scratched
or
the
recorded
condition
is
poor.
In
this
case,
press
a
TRACKING
control
button
(A
or
¥)
to
adjust
tracking.
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