FOR YOUR SAFETY - 3 -
Basic Recording Steps ....................................................................................................................23
Recording Tips..................................................................................................................................24
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)......................................................................................24
Setting the VCR to Record Later ...................................................................................................25
Reviewing What You Have Programmed.....................................................................................26
Programming Priorities ....................................................................................................................26
Advanced Operations ..........................................................................................................................26
Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote ...........................................................................26
Programming the Remote Control.................................................................................................27
Controlling the TV.............................................................................................................................27
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) ...................................................................................28
Hooking Up to a Cable Box ........................................................................................................28
A Step-by-Step Approach ...............................................................................................................28
Remote Control of the Cable Converter .......................................................................................29
Advanced Operations (Stereo System) ............................................................................................30
Integrating Your Stereo System.................................................................................................30
Hookup...............................................................................................................................................30
Recording from Your Stereo System.............................................................................................30
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ...............................................................................................31
Integrating a Second VCR ..........................................................................................................31
Hookup...............................................................................................................................................31
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing).............................................................................31
Advanced Operations (Camcorder)...................................................................................................31
Copying Tapes From A Camcorder...............................................................................................31
VCR Care and Servicing .....................................................................................................................32
Routine Cleaning..........................................................................................................................32
Head Cleaning ..................................................................................................................................32
Periodic Maintenance ......................................................................................................................32
Care and Servicing (Problems) ..........................................................................................................32
If the VCR Doesn't Work Right...................................................................................................33
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself......................................................................................................33
Technical Specifications..................................................................................................................33
Often Encountered Problems .........................................................................................................33
Hitachi Service Hotline.....................................................................................................................34
FOR YOUR SAFETY
POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY.
The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. If the unit is to be
left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and
unplugged.
Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit.
