Hitachi VT-FX980EUKN Instruction Manual page 72

("SATELLITE/ CABLE BOX" DECODER OPERATION)
To record the "Satellite/Cable Box" programme while viewing it
1. Turn on the TV and VCR.
2. Set the TV to the programme number for VCR (video programme number).
3. Press the buttons labeled AUX on the remote control until "L2" is showing in the VCR display.
4. Start recording.
You can view a "Satellite/Cable Box" programme even when playing back a tape by pressing the
VCR/TV button to set the VCR to TV mode.
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