Hitachi VT-M281A Owner's Manual page 29

Basic Operations (Recording)
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.
ONE TIME
DAILY
Monday through Friday.
WEEKLY
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 Menu.
Press GUIDE, then press 2 for DELAYED RECORDING. Press number
buttons 1, 2 or 3 for ONE TIME, DAILY, or WEEKLY RECORDING. Follow
the flashing instructions on screen to complete the programming.
Notes:
Press the AVX button when recording a picture from external equipment.
Choose the correct line depending on your input selection. (L2: Front A/V IN;
L1: Rear A/V IN.)
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.
You can correct any item entered as you go by pressing the CLEAR
button repeatedly until the digit to be corrected flashes on the screen.
Then, punch in the correct number. Illogical times and dates won't be
accepted.
When everything is set as you want (even though some items may still
be flashing), press GUIDE to program your settings into memory.
To preset additional recordings, repeat these steps. Otherwise, press
GUIDE to return to the regular TV screen.
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.
Types of Delayed Recordings
Records one show at a particular date and time.
Records a show at the same time every day of the week,
Records a show at the same day and time every week.
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