Hitachi VT-UX717A Manuel D’Utilisation
Getting Started (Video Tapes)
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Getting Started (Video Tapes)
About Videocassette Tapes
Types
The best thing you can do for your VCR is use the best quality tapes available. This VCR uses
VHS tapes only, which are the most common type. Look for the VHS mark on new or
prerecorded tapes you buy.
Tapes are marked either T-120 or T-160, which signifies how many minutes of programming
they can hold at standard recording speed (SP). To get the best quality picture, record at
standard speed. But if you want to get more on a tape and are less concerned about the
quality, set the VCR for extended play (EP).
VHS tapes only, which are the most common type. Look for the VHS mark on new or
prerecorded tapes you buy.
Tapes are marked either T-120 or T-160, which signifies how many minutes of programming
they can hold at standard recording speed (SP). To get the best quality picture, record at
standard speed. 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 RECORDING
TIME
SP
EP
T-120
120 min.
360 min.
T-160
160 min.
480 min.
You may have noticed that there is also an LP speed. Your 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.
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.) Poke a screwdriver or similar tip 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.
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.) Poke a screwdriver or similar tip 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.
the way with a little arrow on the top side which should go in first.