Hitachi VT-M294A VCR User Manual


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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