Hitachi VT-MX431A VCR User Manual


 
This VCR will operate with any cassette that has the VHS mark• For best results, we
recommend the use of high-quality tapes• Do not use poor quality or damaged tapes•
PRECAUTIONS
Avoid moisture• Moisture condensation may occur on the tape if it is moved from a cold place
to a warm place or visa versa• Before using a tape with these conditions, to avoid damage of
the tape and your VCR, wait until the tape has warmed to room temperature and the moisture
has evaporated•
Avoid extreme heat, high humidity and magnetic fields•
Do not tamper with the cassette mechanism•
Do not touch the tape with your fingers•
REMOVING A CASSETTE
1) In the Stop mode, press the STOP/EJECT button on the VCR• The cassette will be ejected•
2) Pull the cassette out of the cassette compartment•
3) Store the cassette in its case as shown•
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THREE DIFFERENT TAPE SPEEDS
Before recording, select the tape speed from : SP mode (Standard Play), LP mode (Long
Play) or SLP mode (Super Long Play)•
The table below shows the maximum recording/playback time using T60, T120 or T160 tapes
in each mode.
2 hour_ 4 hot_s
ERASE PREVENTION
You can prevent accidental erasing of a recording by breaking off the tab on the back edge of
the cassette.
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