Hitachi VT-FX600A - Manual (Page 32)

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IRT (Instant Recording Timer)
This function enables you to set a recording length simply by pressing the REC/IRT button on the VCR.
NOTE: This function cannot be done by the remote control.
Make sure...
• VCR Power must be turned on.
• Turn on the TV and set the TV channel to the same video output channel as located on the back of the VCR.
(CH3 or 4)
• Press VCR/TV button on the remote control so that "VCR" appears on the display.
• 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.)
1 Select the channel to be recorded
Press number buttons on the remote control or the CHANNEL (or CH) or button.
2 Begin IRT
Press REC/IRT button on the VCR as many times as needed. The recording length will be determined by the
number of times you press REC/IRT button.
Each additional push will increase the recording time by 30 minutes. It is set up to 8 hours.
NOTES:
• Recording starts immediately when the REC/IRT button is pressed, whether you are watching the same or a
different channel.
• When REC/IRT button is pressed 18 times, the VCR returns to the Normal Recording mode.
• To stop the IRT operation, press STOP button on the VCR or on the remote control.
• The recording length time remaining is indicated on the display as the recording is started.
• Recording stops when 0:00 is reached.
• Please note that in the SLP mode maximum recording time, assuming the tape is started at the beginning, is 8
hours using T-160 (or 6 hours using T-120).
• The TV that is connected to your VCR may be turned on or off during IRT.
• If the tape runs out before the end time, the VCR will switch to the Stop mode immediately, eject the tape and
the VCR power will be turned off.