Hitachi VT-MX4410A Owner's Manual page 20

PREPARATION FOR USE
You can ONLY record and view the SAME channel when using this connection. There
are no exceptions. The same goes for Automatic Timer Recording and IRT.
Note: Channel memory programming is NOT needed when using this connection.
RECORDING HINTS
1) Be sure to check that the POWER and the VCR/TV indicators are both on.
2) Turn on the TV and Cable Box.
3) Set the channel to be recorded on the Cable Box.
4) Set the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4.
5) Set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel set on the TV
and VCR.
6) Press the REC button. For AUTOMATIC TIMER RECORDING, the VCR must stay
on channel 3 or 4 at step [9] on page 25.
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Some customers with cable boxes may record one channel and view another, with
either one of the connections below.
Satellite systems: Neither of the connections below will work. For satellite owner
wishing to record one channel and view another, please contact the manufacture of the
satellite system.
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