Hitachi VT-MX4530A VCR User Manual


 
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1 ) Open the battery compartment cover by pressing the cover on the remote unit in the direction of the
arrow.
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction indicated by the polarity
(+/-) markings.
3) Replace the cover.
SET UP FOR USE
You can program the tuner to scan only the channels you receive in your area. You must use the remote
control for this procedure.
NOTES:
• Channel memory programming is NOT needed when connected to a cable box or satellite box as in
Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12. In this case with your remote, select the VCR to channel 3 or 4
the same channel as located on the back of VCR (CH3 or CH4). Then the channel you wish to record
or view may be selected on the cable box or satellite box.
• Follow the steps below once. Repeat only if there is a power failure or if the VCR is unplugged for more
than 30 seconds. (In these cases, the programmed channels are erased.)
• You must follow the steps below before attempting to play or record a video tape. If you want to play or
record a video tape BEFORE programming the tuner, you must first turn off the VCR. Then, press the
POWER button again to turn it back on. To program the tuner again, see "CHANNEL SET UP AGAIN" on
page 19.
CHANNEL SET UP (Automatic)
Plug in the VCR power cord
Plug the VCR power cord into a standard AC outlet. The "- - : - -" indicator flashes on the display.
• Whenever the AC plug is connected, the VCR search the local PBS (Public Broadcasting Station) channel
for auto clock setting. If the VCR find the local PBS channel, current time appears on the display.
Remember: If your cable box or satellite box is connected as in Fig 4 on page 11 or Fig 5 on page 12,
you DO NOT
have to set up the channels. Just select the TV and VCR to channel 3 or 4 and also have the
CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to match the channel you selected (CH 3 or CH 4). Now select
the Box to the channel you wish to view or record.
2 Select channel 3 or 4 on the TV
Turn on the TV and set the TV to channel 3 or 4. Now set the CH3/CH4 switch on the back of the VCR to
match the channel selected on the TV.
3 Turn on the VCR
Press the POWER button to turn on the VCR. Both the "PWR." indicator and the "VCR" indicator on the
display come on.
Use the remote control for this procedure.