Hitachi VT-UX717A User Manual
Basic Operations (Recording)
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date, whichever is most logical. Leave the date as it comes up, or enter new digits for the
month and day.
month and day.
If you make a mistake when entering digits, press CLEAR repeatedly to return the white
dash "-" to the digit to be corrected. Then, punch in the correct number. Illogical times and
dates won't be accepted.
dates won't be accepted.
If you want to record from external equipment, press AVX button to select LINE1 or LINE2
instead of the channel number.
When everything is set as you want (even though white dashes "-" may still appear on some
items), press VCR PLUS+ to program your settings into memory.
To preset additional recordings, repeat these steps.
Don't forget to load a videocassette to record on.
Your delayed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR.
Your delayed recording settings take effect when you turn off the power on the VCR.
When the power is off, the delayed recroding indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you
that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed.
that the VCR will automatically record at the times and dates you have programmed.
To Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress
Press POWER and then immediately - within 10 seconds - press the STOP button (use
buttons on the remote or VCR as you wish).
buttons on the remote or VCR as you wish).
An Example
Let's say you were interviewed today by a local TV reporter. You're eager to see yourself on
the evening news tonight. The news comes on channel 8 at 6 0'clock--but you've got a meeting
scheduled during that time. Luckily you just purchased this Hitachi VCR.
Press the VCR PLUS+ button. The screen for VCR PLUS programming of the timer will
appear. Press the VCR PLUS+ button again when this screen appears. The screen for manual
programming of the timer will appear. Then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time
recording:
Let's say you were interviewed today by a local TV reporter. You're eager to see yourself on
the evening news tonight. The news comes on channel 8 at 6 0'clock--but you've got a meeting
scheduled during that time. Luckily you just purchased this Hitachi VCR.
Press the VCR PLUS+ button. The screen for VCR PLUS programming of the timer will
appear. Press the VCR PLUS+ button again when this screen appears. The screen for manual
programming of the timer will appear. Then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time
recording:
Now fill in the blanks:
Select channel 8 by pressing 0 and 8 on the remote control.
Enter the start time by pressing 0, 6, 0, and 0 for 6 o'clock. Then press 2 for PM
Enter the end time, half past six, as 06:30. The VCR automatically selects PM for you.
The screen shows today's date, so no changes are needed on that line.
Press 5 to switch to SP because you want the best quality picture for this recording.
Enter the start time by pressing 0, 6, 0, and 0 for 6 o'clock. Then press 2 for PM
Enter the end time, half past six, as 06:30. The VCR automatically selects PM for you.
The screen shows today's date, so no changes are needed on that line.
Press 5 to switch to SP because you want the best quality picture for this recording.
Everything is as you want it, so press VCR PLUS+ to set the program in memory.
Insert a videocassette, and power off the VCR. Check for the delayed recording indicator on
the VCR's display. Prepare to admire yourself on the evening news.
Insert a videocassette, and power off the VCR. Check for the delayed recording indicator on
the VCR's display. Prepare to admire yourself on the evening news.
If using a cable box the VCR can control, turn on the cable box before the time the recording
is to begin.
If using a cable box the VCR cannot control, turn on the cable box and tune it to the channel
you want to record before the time the recording is to begin.