TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Basic Recording Steps .............................................................................................................................37
Recording Tips ........................................................................................................................................ 38
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT).................................................................................................... 39
Setting the VCR to Record Later ...............................................................................................................40
Reviewing What You Have Programmed................................................................................................... 42
Programming Priorities.............................................................................................................................43
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) ........................................................................................ 44
Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote ........................................................................................... 44
Programming the Remote Control .............................................................................................................44
Controlling the TV .................................................................................................................................... 45
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)............................................................................................ 46
Hooking Up to a Cable Box ...................................................................................................................46
A Step-by-Step Approach ......................................................................................................................... 46
Remote Control of the Cable Converter .....................................................................................................49
Advanced Operations (Stereo System) .....................................................................................................50
Integrating Your Stereo System.............................................................................................................50
Hookup ...................................................................................................................................................50
Recording from Your Stereo System ......................................................................................................... 50
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) .......................................................................................................51
Integrating a Second VCR.....................................................................................................................51
Hookup ...................................................................................................................................................51
To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control .........................................................................................51
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)............................................................................................ 51
Copying Tapes From A Camcorder ...........................................................................................................53
VCR Care and Servicing...........................................................................................................................54
Routine Cleaning..................................................................................................................................54
Head Cleaning.........................................................................................................................................54
Periodic Maintenance...............................................................................................................................54
If the VCR Doesn't Work Right ..............................................................................................................55
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself .................................................................................................................55
Care and Servicing (Problems) ................................................................................................................. 56
OFTEN ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS .....................................................................................................56
Hitachi Service Hotline .............................................................................................................................58
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................................................................................59
Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................ 59
