Hitachi VT-F372A Portable DVD Player User Manual


 
Basic Operations (Recording)
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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 Guide System for on-screen programming
(page 19) and the basics about videocassettes and VCR safety.
Copyright Infringement Warning
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 are - check into the matter if you are
unsure.
Basic Recording Steps
1. Load the videocassette into the VCR. The power comes on automatically when the
tape is fully inserted.
2. Tune the TV to channel 3 or 4. 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.