Hitachi VTFX610A - Manual (Page 25)

Basic Operations (Recording) - 25 -
Setting the VCR to Record Later
With the delayed recording feature, you can set this VCR so that it automatically comes on and records
programs whenever you like--without your being around! You can record a program one time only, or you can
automatically record a show every weekday or every week at the same time. You can preset as many as 8
timed recordings at once.
We suggest you try all the different ways of programming the VCR when you have some leisure time, so you
can learn how it works. That way, when an important show is going to be on that you really want to record, you'll
be confident that your timed recording setup will work.
Types of Delayed Recordings
ONE TIME Records one show at a particular date and time.
DAILY Records a show at the same time every day of the week, Monday through Friday.
WEEKLY Records a show at the same day and time every week.
Your VCR can record up to 8 programs at different days and times, or up to 8 programs on the same day.
Before You Begin
Assemble the information you need for timed recording:
Be sure that the clock is set to the correct time.
Date and day of the program
Starting time
Ending time
Channel to be recorded
Blank or erasable videocassette (safety tab intact)
Delayed Recording Steps
You set up the delayed recording using the on-screen Easy Guide System.
Press the PROGRAM button, then press number buttons 1, 2 or 3 for ONE TIME, DAILY, or WEEKLY
RECORDING. Follow the white dashes "--" on screen to complete the programming.
Remember to press 0 before single-digit channel numbers, times, and dates - for example, 0 and 6 for channel
6.
After you enter the channel and time, the VCR automatically shows the current date or the next date, whichever
is most logical. Leave the date as it comes up, or enter new digits for the 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.
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
PROGRAM 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.
When the power is off, the delayed recording indicator will display on the VCR. This tells you 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).
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 PROGRAM button, then press 1 to bring up the screen for One Time recording: