Copying Tapes From A Camcorder; Vcr Care And Servicing; Routine Cleaning; Head Cleaning - Hitachi VT-F392A Owner's Manual

VCR Care and Servicing

Insert a blank or erasable tape (with the safety tab intact) into VCR1.
Press AVX on VCR1--the LINE indicator will display.
Press REC on VCR1, and press PLAY on VCR2.
To monitor the picture as you record, VCR1 must be connected to your TV (follow
instructions in the other VCR's manual). Press the VCR/TV button on the remote. The
VCR indicator will light on VCR1's display and you can view the picture being recorded.
Putting The Record VCR in Pause
Some models of VCR will switch to the "STOP" mode if they are left in the
RECORD/PAUSE mode for more than five minutes. It is a good idea to not leave your
recording deck in RECORD/PAUSE for more than five minutes so that this will not
happen.

Copying Tapes From a Camcorder

If you would like to copy a video tape shot in your camcorder onto your VCR here's how
to do it.
Connect the camcorder's AV output cable to your VCR. (see diagram below)
Press the AVX button on the VCRs remote control so that the L2 (Line) indicator
appears in the VCR display.
Press REC/IRT on the VCR to start recording.
Press PLAY on your camcorder to start copying your tape.
Information on Audio Hookup
If your camcorder is only capable of monaural output (one audio jack) connect it to the
AUDIO IN L input on the front of the VCR.
VCR Care and Servicing
The VCR is fairly self-servicing, but you'll want to keep an eye on a few things as you
go. In addition, you may sometimes have troubles with your VCR. We offer some
suggestions for care to prevent problems, ways to troubleshoot, and places to contact
when you cannot solve the problems yourself.

Routine Cleaning

Head Cleaning

The heads are tiny mechanisms in the VCR that pick up the video signal as a videotape
passes over them. In time, a residue of electromagnetic dust builds up on the heads
because of contact with the tape. This dust interferes with the signal being picked up.
Your Hitachi VCR automatically cleans the video heads whenever a cassette is loaded
or ejected and when a cassette is already inside the VCR when you turn the power off.
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