Hints For Timer Recording; Auto Return; Using The Auto Return Button - Hitachi VT-MX424A Owner's Manual

HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING

Press /PLAY or
button.
4 Set the tape speed
Press /PLAY or
appears.(Example: SP)
• "AUTO" is available only with Program No. 1. The AUTO mode starts recording in SP mode.
The internal circuit compares the rest of the program against the available tape length. If the
internal circuit determines that the available tape is not long enough to record the program in
the SP mode, the Recording mode is automatically changed to SLP mode. This will assure
coverage of the desired timer program before the end of the tape is reached. See "Just-In-
Time Recording" on page 32 for the use of "AUTO" setting.
5 Check that the program information is correct
• There are cases in which the program information does not match your area. If the incorrect
information appears, select the number you want to change using the
enter the correct numbers using the
6 Exit the VCR PLUS+ set up mode
Press MENU button.
To set another program, repeat steps [1] to [6].
7 Set the timer
Press POWER button. The "
• Please see "HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING" on page 31 for more notes.
HINTS FOR TIMER RECORDING
· If there is a power failure or the VCR is unplugged for more than 30 seconds, the clock
setting and all timer settings will be lost.
· If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately,
eject the tape and the VCR power will be turned off. The "
· If a tape is not inserted or the erase-protection tab is removed, the "
timer recording cannot occur. Inset a tape that allows recording.
· The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned ON or OFF when the VCR is in the
timer-record mode.
• When you record a cable channel program with cable converter box, first set the VCR's
channel to 3 or 4 whichever is the output channel of your cable converter box. Then set you
cable converter box to the channel you want to record and leave on while you are recording
with power on.

AUTO RETURN

USING THE AUTO RETURN BUTTON

When all the timer recordings are completed (the "
/STOP button repeatedly to point to "WEEKLY". Then, press F.FWD/
/STOP button repeatedly until your desired tape speed
/PLAY or
" indicator appears on the display.
/STOP button.
" indicator will flash.
" indicator flashes), press AUTO
/REW button. Then,
" indicator flashes and
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