Hitachi VT-FX6500A User Manual

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PLAYBACK  
NORMAL PLAYBACK 
• Be sure to check that the "PWR."  and the "VCR" indicators are both on. 
• 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. 
 
1 Insert a prerecorded tape 
Counter mode appears at 0:00:00 on the TV screen. If the erase-protection tab has been removed, the 
VCR will start playback automatically. 
2 To begin playback 
Press the PLAY button. 
PLAY
 
 
 
 
 
NOTE: If any menu is activated on the TV screen, the PLAY button on the remote control does not 
function. Press the RESET/EXIT button on the remote control to clear the menu. Then, press the 
PLAY button. 
If a tape is already in the VCR with power off 
2A) Using button on the VCR 
Just press the PLAY button on the VCR. Power will automatically turn on and playback will start. 
(Direct Button Operation) 
2B) Using button on the remote control 
Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR, and then press the PLAY button on the remote 
control. 
3 To stop playback 
Press the STOP button. 
PICTURE SEARCH 
This feature is very useful in finding or skipping over a particular scene on a tape. In this mode, the sound 
will be muted. 
1) You may view a video tape at a high speed in either a forward or reverse direction by pressing the 
F.FWD or REW button. (in the SP / LP / SLP modes) 
2) Press it again and the VCR will now search in super high speed. (in the LP / SLP modes only) 
3) Press the PLAY button to return to normal speed. 
STILL PICTURE 
You can view a still picture on the TV screen during playback (the Still mode). Press the PAUSE button on 
the remote control during playback. Press the PLAY button to return to playback. 
• You can advance the picture by one frame at a time by pressing the PAUSE button on the remote control 
during the still mode. 
• If it is left in the Still mode for more than five minutes, the VCR will automatically switch to the Stop 
mode. 
VERTICAL HOLD CONTROL 
In the Pause/Still mode only, if the picture begins to vibrate vertically, stabilize the picture by pressing the 
CHANNEL(CH) 
 or 
 button. 
NOTES: 
• If the picture is distorted or rolling vertically, adjust the vertical hold control on your TV, if equipped. 
• Most newer TV's do not have a user adjustable vertical hold control.