Hitachi VT-M282A Owner's Manual page 3

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Recording Tips ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) ............................................................................................. 34
Setting the VCR to Record Later .......................................................................................................... 35
Reviewing What You Have Programmed............................................................................................. 37
Programming Priorities ......................................................................................................................... 37
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)............................................................................................... 39
• Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus + ........................................................................................ 39
About VCR Plus+ ................................................................................................................................. 39
Channel Setup ....................................................................................................................................... 39
Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program................................................................................................ 43
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) ........................................................................................ 45
• Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote.................................................................................... 45
Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................................................ 45
Controlling the TV ................................................................................................................................ 46
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) ............................................................................................ 47
• Hooking Up to a Cable Box................................................................................................................ 47
A Step-by-Step Approach ..................................................................................................................... 47
Remote Control of the Cable Converter................................................................................................ 49
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ....................................................................................................... 51
• Integrating a Second VCR .................................................................................................................. 51
Hookup .................................................................................................................................................. 51
To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control ................................................................................. 51
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing).................................................................................... 51
Copying Tapes From A Camcorder ...................................................................................................... 52
VCR Care and Servicing ........................................................................................................................... 53
• Routine Cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 53
Head Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................... 53
Periodic Maintenance............................................................................................................................ 53
• If the VCR Doesn't Work Right.......................................................................................................... 53
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself............................................................................................................ 53
Care and Servicing (Problems) ................................................................................................................. 55
Often Encountered Problems ................................................................................................................ 55
Hitachi Service Hotline ......................................................................................................................... 56
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................ 58
• Technical Specifications ..................................................................................................................... 58
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