Hitachi VT-MX4530A VCR User Manual


 
RECORDING ONE PROGRAM AND VIEWING ANOTHER
You can record one program while viewing another. To start recording, follow steps [1] to [3] under
"VIEWING AND RECORDING THE SAME PROGRAM".
To select the channel you want to view at the TV, follow the steps below.
NOTE: If you have a cable box or satellite box connected to this VCR, please refer to
"ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step.
4 Select the TV mode
Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control so that the "VCR" indicator on the VCR's digital display
disappears
5 Select the channel on the TV
Set the TV to the channel you want to watch.
TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF YOUR RECORDING
1) Press the VCR/TV button on the remote control so that the "VCR" indicator on the display comes on.
2) Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR
to match the channel selected on the TV.
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IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
This function enables you to set the recording length simply by pressing the REC/IRT button on the VCR.
Please refer to the connection you are using, through pages 10, 11, or 12 on "ANTENNA/CABLE
CONNECTIONS" before continuing.
You cannot use the remote control for this function.
• Be sure to check that the "PWR." and the "VCR" indicators are both on.
• Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to
match the channel selected on the TV.
• Insert a cassette tape with its erase prevention tab in place. (If necessary, rewind or fast forward the tape
to the point at which you want to begin recording.)
NOTE: If you have a cable box or satellite box connected to this VCR, please refer to
"ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS" on pages 11 and 12 before proceeding to the next step.
1 Select the channel to be recorded
Press the number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL(CH) or button.
2 Select the tape speed
Press the TAPE SPEED button on the remote control to select the desired tape speed (SP/SLP).
3 Begin IRT
Press the REC/IRT button on the VCR as many times as needed. The recording length will be determined
by the number of times you press the REC/IRT button.
Each additional push will increase the recording time by 30 minutes. It can be set for up to 8 hours.
IRT (1:30)
SP