Table Of Contents - Hitachi VT-M181A Owner's Manual

Introduction
Introduction................................................................................................................................................ 3
FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................................................................................................................... 3
Getting Started.......................................................................................................................................... 5
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......................................................................................................... 5
Simple Hookups ................................................................................................................................ 8
1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR .................................................................................................... 9
2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use........................................................................................... 9
3 Hook up the Audio/Video Signal ................................................................................................... 10
4 Hook Up the RF Signal................................................................................................................... 10
5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply ............................................................................. 13
6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control ........................................................................................ 13
7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch ........................................................................................... 13
Getting Started (Controls) ..................................................................................................................... 14
Quick Tour of the Controls............................................................................................................. 14
Remote Control Buttons .................................................................................................................... 15
When the Remote Doesn't Work Right ........................................................................................... 16
VCR Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 16
Display Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 17
Meet Your On-Screen Guide ............................................................................................................ 17
Getting Started (Initial Setup) ............................................................................................................... 18
Setup for First-Time Operation ..................................................................................................... 18
Setup Options ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Setting the Clock................................................................................................................................. 19
More About Channel Selections....................................................................................................... 20
Getting Started (Videotapes) ................................................................................................................ 21
About Videocassette Tapes .......................................................................................................... 21
Types .................................................................................................................................................... 21
Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure ........................................................................................................... 22
Loading and Ejecting ......................................................................................................................... 22
Tape Storage....................................................................................................................................... 23
Basic Operations .................................................................................................................................... 23
Viewing a Videocassette................................................................................................................ 23
To Play Back a Recorded Tape ....................................................................................................... 23
To Fine Tune the Picture................................................................................................................... 24
Rewinding the Tape ........................................................................................................................... 24
Special Playback Effects ................................................................................................................... 24
To Find Specific Sections on a Tape............................................................................................... 25
Basic Operations (Recording) .............................................................................................................. 27
Recording a Program ..................................................................................................................... 28
Before you Record ............................................................................................................................. 28
Basic Recording Steps ...................................................................................................................... 28
Recording Tips.................................................................................................................................... 28
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)........................................................................................ 29
Setting the VCR to Record Later ..................................................................................................... 30
Reviewing What You Have Programmed ....................................................................................... 32

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