User ManualTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS2FOR YOUR SAFETY5Read This First7IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS8Getting Started13Simple Hookups131 Decide Where to Put Your VCR132 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use133 Hook up the Audio/Video Signal144 Hook up the RF Signal155 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply186 Install Batteries in the Remote Control187 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch18Getting Started (Controls)19Quick Tour of the Controls19Remote Control Buttons20When the Remote Doesn't Work Right21VCR Controls21Display Indicators22Meet Your On-Screen Guide22Getting Started (Initial Setup)23Setup for First-Time Operation23Initial Setup Options23Setting the Clock24More About Channel Selections27Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback28Stereo vs. Mono Sound28Hi-Fi Sound29Channel Caption (Station Identifier)29Getting Started (Videotapes)30About Videocassette Tapes30Types30Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure30Loading and Ejecting31Tape Storage31Basic Operations32Viewing a Videocassette32To play Back a Recorded Tape32To Fine Tune the Picture32Rewinding the Tape33Special Playback Effects34To Find Specific Sections on a Tape35Basic Operations (Recording)38Recording a Program38Before you Record38Basic Recording Steps38Recording Tips39Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)40Setting the VCR to Record Later40Reviewing What You Have Programmed42Programming Priorities42Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)44Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus +44About VCR Plus+44Channel Setup44Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program49Basic Operations (Tape Navigation)51Tape Navigation51Basic Operations (Displaying Captions)61Displaying Captions61Advanced Operations62Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote62Programming the Remote Control62Controlling the TV63Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)64Hooking Up to a Cable Box64Cable Box Position64A. Basic Hookup64B. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble all channels)65C. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble only pay channels)65Advanced Operations (Stereo System)66Integrating Your Stereo System66Hookup66Recording from Your Stereo System66Advanced Operations (Second VCR)68Integrating a Second VCR68Hookup68Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)68Advanced Operations (Synchro Edit)69Synchro Editing69Advanced Operations (Copying from Camcorder)71Copying Tapes From a Camcorder71VCR Care and Servicing72Routine Cleaning72Head Cleaning72Periodic Maintenance72If the VCR Doesn't Work Right72Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself73Technical Specifications73Care and Servicing (Problems)74Often Encountered Problems74Hitachi Service Hotline76HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back)78HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY80HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back)83Size: 1.68 MBPages: 85Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsTABLE OF CONTENTS2FOR YOUR SAFETY5Read This First7IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS8Getting Started13Simple Hookups131 Decide Where to Put Your VCR132 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use133 Hook up the Audio/Video Signal144 Hook up the RF Signal155 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply186 Install Batteries in the Remote Control187 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch18Getting Started (Controls)19Quick Tour of the Controls19Remote Control Buttons20When the Remote Doesn't Work Right21VCR Controls21Display Indicators22Meet Your On-Screen Guide22Getting Started (Initial Setup)23Setup for First-Time Operation23Initial Setup Options23Setting the Clock24More About Channel Selections27Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback28Stereo vs. Mono Sound28Hi-Fi Sound29Channel Caption (Station Identifier)29Getting Started (Videotapes)30About Videocassette Tapes30Types30Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure30Loading and Ejecting31Tape Storage31Basic Operations32Viewing a Videocassette32To play Back a Recorded Tape32To Fine Tune the Picture32Rewinding the Tape33Special Playback Effects34To Find Specific Sections on a Tape35Basic Operations (Recording)38Recording a Program38Before you Record38Basic Recording Steps38Recording Tips39Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)40Setting the VCR to Record Later40Reviewing What You Have Programmed42Programming Priorities42Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)44Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus +44About VCR Plus+44Channel Setup44Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program49Basic Operations (Tape Navigation)51Tape Navigation51Basic Operations (Displaying Captions)61Displaying Captions61Advanced Operations62Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote62Programming the Remote Control62Controlling the TV63Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)64Hooking Up to a Cable Box64Cable Box Position64A. Basic Hookup64B. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble all channels)65C. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble only pay channels)65Advanced Operations (Stereo System)66Integrating Your Stereo System66Hookup66Recording from Your Stereo System66Advanced Operations (Second VCR)68Integrating a Second VCR68Hookup68Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)68Advanced Operations (Synchro Edit)69Synchro Editing69Advanced Operations (Copying from Camcorder)71Copying Tapes From a Camcorder71VCR Care and Servicing72Routine Cleaning72Head Cleaning72Periodic Maintenance72If the VCR Doesn't Work Right72Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself73Technical Specifications73Care and Servicing (Problems)74Often Encountered Problems74Hitachi Service Hotline76HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back)78HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY80HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back)83Size: 1.68 MBPages: 85Language: EnglishOpen manual
