Hitachi VT-M290A - Manual (Page 46)

SETTING THE REMAINING TIME
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Notes:
In the Remain Time Mode calculating will start when the cassette tape is inserted and
PLAY button is pressed.
While calculating, the TV screen shows as illustrated.
A video cassette must be inserted in the VCR for this function to work.
REMAINING TAPE RUNNING TIME DISPLAY
Since the reel diameter and tape thickness are not common to all cassettes, the time
count differs from cassette to cassette. Use the time display as an informative number
only.
During recording, the remaining tape running time is estimated based on the current
recording mode (SP, LP, SLP).
During playback the remaining tape running time is calculated based on the current
playback mode.
Remain time will not appear on TV screen while in the Fast forward or Rewind Mode.
There will be a delay of up to 1 minute before the remain time appears on the TV
display.
Note:
The use of the following tapes will result in difference between the displayed remaining time
and actual time to the end of the tape:
Tape housed in a VHS-C cassette adapter.
Shorter tape length such as a 10-minute cassette.
T-180 cassette. In this case the display may read 2 Hours, 40 Minutes at the start point
of the tape in SP mode.