User ManualTable of ContentsFOR YOUR SAFETY3Read This First5IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS5Getting Started9Simple Hookups91 Decide Where to Put Your VCR92 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use103 Hook Up the Audio/Video Signal104 Hook Up the RF Signal115 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply146 Install Batteries in the Remote Control147 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch14Getting Started (Controls)15Quick Tour of the Controls15Remote Control Buttons16When the Remote Doesn't Work Right17VCR Controls17Display Indicators18Meet Your On-Screen Guide18Getting Started (Initial Setup)19Setup for First-Time Operation19Initial Setup Options19Setting the Clock20More About Channel Selections21Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback22Stereo vs. Mono Sound22Hi-Fi Sound22Getting Started (Videotapes)22About Videocassette Tapes22Types22Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure23Loading and Ejecting23Tape Storage24Basic Operations24Viewing a Videocassette24To play Back a Recorded Tape24To Fine Tune the Picture25Rewinding the Tape25Special Playback Effects26To Find Specific Sections on a Tape27Basic Operations (Recording)29Recording a Program29Before you Record29Basic Recording Steps29Recording Tips30Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)31Setting the VCR to Record Later31Reviewing What You Have Programmed33Programming Priorities33Advanced Operations34Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote34Programming the Remote Control34Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV)35Controlling the TV36Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)36Hooking Up to a Cable Box36A Step-by-Step Approach36Remote Control of the Cable Converter38Advanced Operations (Stereo System)39Integrating Your Stereo System39Hookup39Recording from Your Stereo System40Advanced Operations (Second VCR)40Integrating a Second VCR40Hookup40Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)40Copying Tapes From A Camcorder41VCR Care and Servicing41Routine Cleaning42Head Cleaning42Periodic Maintenance42If the VCR Doesn't Work Right42Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself42Technical Specifications43Care and Servicing (Problems)43Often Encountered Problems43Hitachi Service Hotline45HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back)46HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY47HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back)50Size: 484 KBPages: 52Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsFOR YOUR SAFETY3Read This First5IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS5Getting Started9Simple Hookups91 Decide Where to Put Your VCR92 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use103 Hook Up the Audio/Video Signal104 Hook Up the RF Signal115 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply146 Install Batteries in the Remote Control147 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch14Getting Started (Controls)15Quick Tour of the Controls15Remote Control Buttons16When the Remote Doesn't Work Right17VCR Controls17Display Indicators18Meet Your On-Screen Guide18Getting Started (Initial Setup)19Setup for First-Time Operation19Initial Setup Options19Setting the Clock20More About Channel Selections21Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback22Stereo vs. Mono Sound22Hi-Fi Sound22Getting Started (Videotapes)22About Videocassette Tapes22Types22Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure23Loading and Ejecting23Tape Storage24Basic Operations24Viewing a Videocassette24To play Back a Recorded Tape24To Fine Tune the Picture25Rewinding the Tape25Special Playback Effects26To Find Specific Sections on a Tape27Basic Operations (Recording)29Recording a Program29Before you Record29Basic Recording Steps29Recording Tips30Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)31Setting the VCR to Record Later31Reviewing What You Have Programmed33Programming Priorities33Advanced Operations34Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote34Programming the Remote Control34Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV)35Controlling the TV36Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)36Hooking Up to a Cable Box36A Step-by-Step Approach36Remote Control of the Cable Converter38Advanced Operations (Stereo System)39Integrating Your Stereo System39Hookup39Recording from Your Stereo System40Advanced Operations (Second VCR)40Integrating a Second VCR40Hookup40Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)40Copying Tapes From A Camcorder41VCR Care and Servicing41Routine Cleaning42Head Cleaning42Periodic Maintenance42If the VCR Doesn't Work Right42Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself42Technical Specifications43Care and Servicing (Problems)43Often Encountered Problems43Hitachi Service Hotline45HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back)46HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY47HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back)50Size: 484 KBPages: 52Language: EnglishOpen manual