Hitachi VT-M294A Owner's Manual page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS
To Find Specific Sections on a Tape............................................................................................... 36
Basic Operations (Recording) ................................................................................................................... 39
Recording a Program..................................................................................................................... 39
Before you Record ............................................................................................................................. 39
Basic Recording Steps ...................................................................................................................... 39
Recording Tips.................................................................................................................................... 39
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)........................................................................................ 40
Setting the VCR to Record Later ..................................................................................................... 41
Reviewing What You Have Programmed ....................................................................................... 43
Programming Priorities ...................................................................................................................... 43
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)............................................................................................... 45
Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus +.................................................................................. 45
About VCR Plus+................................................................................................................................ 45
Channel Setup .................................................................................................................................... 45
Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program.......................................................................................... 50
Advanced Operations ................................................................................................................................ 53
Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote............................................................................... 53
Programming the Remote Control ................................................................................................... 53
Controlling the TV............................................................................................................................... 54
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) ............................................................................................ 55
Hooking Up to a Cable Box............................................................................................................ 55
Position Cable Box ............................................................................................................................. 55
A. Basic Hookup ................................................................................................................................. 55
B. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble all channels) ................................................... 56
C. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble only pay channels)........................................ 56
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ....................................................................................................... 57
Integrating a Second VCR ............................................................................................................. 57
Hookup ................................................................................................................................................. 57
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)............................................................................... 57
Synchro Editing................................................................................................................................... 57
Copying Tapes From a Camcorder ................................................................................................. 58
VCR Care and Servicing ........................................................................................................................... 60
Routine Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 60
Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 60
Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 60
If the VCR Doesn't Work Right..................................................................................................... 60
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself ........................................................................................................ 61
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................ 61
Care and Servicing (Problems) ................................................................................................................. 62
Often Encountered Problems ........................................................................................................... 62
Hitachi Service Hotline....................................................................................................................... 64
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) ......................................................................................... 66
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY.................................................................... 68
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