Hitachi VT-M281A User Manual download pdf (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction.........................................................................................................................4

FOR YOUR SAFETY...................................................................................................4

 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ................................................................................5

 Simple Hookups........................................................................................................9

1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR ............................................................................9

2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use...................................................................9

3 Hook up the Audio/Video Signal.............................................................................9

4 Hook Up the RF Signal...........................................................................................10

5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply.....................................................12

6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control................................................................12

7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch ...................................................................12

Getting Started (Controls).................................................................................................14

 Quick Tour of the Controls....................................................................................14

Remote Control Buttons ............................................................................................14

When the Remote Doesn't Work Right ...................................................................15

VCR Controls ..............................................................................................................16

Display Indicators .......................................................................................................16

Meet Your On-Screen Guide....................................................................................16

Getting Started (Initial Setup) ...........................................................................................18

 Setup for First-Time Operation.............................................................................18

Setup Options .............................................................................................................18

Setting the Clock.........................................................................................................19

More About Channel Selections...............................................................................19

Getting Started (Videotapes).............................................................................................21

 About Videocassette Tapes..................................................................................21

Types............................................................................................................................21

Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure ...................................................................................21

Loading and Ejecting .................................................................................................21

Tape Storage...............................................................................................................22

Basic Operations ...............................................................................................................23

 Viewing a Videocassette.......................................................................................23

To Play Back a Recorded Tape...............................................................................23

To Fine Tune the Picture...........................................................................................23

Rewinding the Tape ...................................................................................................23

Special Playback Effects...........................................................................................24

To Find Specific Sections on a Tape.......................................................................24

Basic Operations (Recording)...........................................................................................27

 Recording a Program.............................................................................................27

Before you Record .....................................................................................................27

Basic Recording Steps ..............................................................................................27

Recording Tips............................................................................................................27

Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)................................................................28

Setting the VCR to Record Later .............................................................................28

Reviewing What You Have Programmed...............................................................30

Programming Priorities ..............................................................................................30

Advanced Operations........................................................................................................32

 Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote .....................................................32

Programming the Remote Control...........................................................................32

Controlling the TV.......................................................................................................33

Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)....................................................................34

 Hooking Up to a Cable Box ..................................................................................34

A Step-by-Step Approach .........................................................................................34

Remote Control of the Cable Converter .................................................................36

Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ...............................................................................37

 Integrating a Second VCR ....................................................................................37

Hookup.........................................................................................................................37

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