Basic Operations (Recording); Recording A Program; Before You Record; Basic Recording Steps - Hitachi VT-M281A Owner's Manual

Basic Operations (Recording)

Basic Operations (Recording)

Recording a Program

Before you Record

The VCR must be hooked up properly for recording. See the Simple
Hookups at the beginning of this manual.
Make sure you are familiar with the Easy Graphic Menu for on-screen
programming (page 18) and the basics about videocassettes and VCR
safety.
Most television programs and films are copyrighted. This means that
someone has legal rights governing the reproduction and distribution of
this material. In certain circumstances, copyright law may apply to private
in-home taping of copyrighted materials. In most cases, it is okay to record
for personal use, as long as you do not sell the material. You must act
responsibly in this area - check into the matter if you are unsure.

Basic Recording Steps

1. Load the videocassette into the VCR with the label side up and the
arrow pointing toward the VCR. The power comes on automatically when
the tape is fully inserted.
2. Turn the TV to channel 3 or 4 (the one you set the switch to on the back
of your VCR). Or, if you are hooked up with a direct audio/video cable, set
the TV to AUX or VIDEO.
3. Press TAPE SPEED on the remote control to select SP (standard play,
for the best picture quality) or EP (extended play, for longest recording
time on a single tape). An indicator on the VCR's display shows which
speed is active.
4. Set the VCR to the channel you want to record from. Use the up and
down CHANNEL buttons to flip through the channels, or use the number
buttons to go directly to the channel you want.
5. To begin recording, press REC and PLAY on the remote control at the
same time or REC/IRT on the VCR. Start recording at least 10 seconds
before the program starts, to make sure you catch the beginning frames.
Recording will start unless the cassette is protected with the safety tab. If
this tab has been removed, the VCR will eject the tape to prevent
recording over what is there. (See About Videocassette Tapes for more
about preventing tape erasure.)

Recording Tips

To Watch the Same Program While Recording
To view what you are recording, press VCR/TV on the remote control so
that the VCR is selected - the VCR indicator will light up on the VCR's
display. You'll want to do this the first few times anyway to be sure you're
recording what you want.
To Watch One Program While Recording Another
Once you have set the VCR for recording, press VCR/TV on the remote
control. Now, you will be viewing through your TV only. Switch channels
using your TV controls or the VCR remote, if it's programmed to control
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