Read This First - Hitachi VT-FX616A Owner's Manual

This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may have sufficient
magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous to make any kind of contact with any
inside part of this unit.
This symbol alerts the user that important literature concerning the operation and maintenance
of this unit has been included. Therefore, it should be read carefully in order to avoid any problems.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: Many television programs and films are copyrighted. In certain circumstances, copyright
law may apply to private in-home videotaping of copyrighted materials.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
Caution to the user: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
"Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the
point of cable entry as practical".

Read This First

Thank you for buying a Hitachi product. You've chosen the best VCR for you, and we want to
help you make the most of your purchase. Please take time to become familiar with this manual
and how it is set up. Keep it handy for future reference, too.
To guide you, we've concluded:
n "Must read" sections containing important cautions for your family's safety as well as the basic
facts you need to use the VCR. These sections are highlighted like this in the table of contents: n
n Information on the advanced features of your Hitachi VCR. We hope you'll take time to learn
about these functions since we've designed them for you. But you can use the VCR without
reading these sections.
We want this manual to be a tool for you, so we provide two ways to find the information you
need:
n A quick index to the basic functions of the VCR which you will use often (this page).
n A detailed table of contents directing you to specific information quickly (page 4).
Get to know your VCR by using this manual, and get to know Hitachi. We appreciate your
business.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
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