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Recording Tips....................................................................................................................................33
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)........................................................................................34
Setting the VCR to Record Later .....................................................................................................34
Reviewing What You Have Programmed.......................................................................................36
Programming Priorities......................................................................................................................36
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)...............................................................................................37
Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus +.................................................................................37
About VCR Plus+................................................................................................................................37
Channel Setup ....................................................................................................................................37
Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program..........................................................................................42
Advanced Operations................................................................................................................................43
Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote .............................................................................44
Programming the Remote Control...................................................................................................44
Controlling the TV...............................................................................................................................45
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)............................................................................................45
Hooking Up to a Cable Box ..........................................................................................................45
Position Cable Box.............................................................................................................................46
A. Basic Hookup .................................................................................................................................46
B. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble all channels)...................................................46
C. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble only pay channels)........................................47
Advanced Operations (Stereo System) .....................................................................................................47
Integrating Your Stereo System...................................................................................................47
Hookup.................................................................................................................................................47
Recording from Your Stereo System...............................................................................................48
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) .......................................................................................................48
Integrating a Second VCR ............................................................................................................48
Hookup.................................................................................................................................................48
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)...............................................................................48
Copying Tapes From a Camcorder .................................................................................................49
VCR Care and Servicing...........................................................................................................................49
Routine Cleaning............................................................................................................................49
Head Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................49
Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................................................................50
If the VCR Doesn't Work Right.....................................................................................................50
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself........................................................................................................50
Technical Specifications................................................................................................................50
Care and Servicing (Problems) .................................................................................................................51
Often Encountered Problems ...........................................................................................................51
Hitachi Service Hotline.......................................................................................................................53
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) .........................................................................................54
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY....................................................................55
HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) ................................................................................58
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