Hitachi VT-F382A owner manual About VCR Plus+, Channel Setup Before You Begin

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Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)

About VCR Plus+

This handy feature makes timed recordings a snap. You don't need to enter the specific channel, date, time, or duration of a program. All you enter is its PlusCode - a number of up to eight digits. This special code is easy to find in your favorite TV program guide or a daily newspaper. Here's a sample page from TV Guide showing PlusCodes next to each program.

To get ready to record with VCR Plus+ you need to assign your local broadcast and cable channels to the VCR Plus+ channel codes already stored in your VCR's memory. This is called channel setup, and you do it using the on-screen Easy Guide System. The procedure depends on what kind of hookup you have. We'll give you step-by-step instructions. Then you will be ready to begin VCR Plus+ recording, also using the on-screen Easy Guide System.

VCR Plus+ TM and PlusCode TM are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp.

Channel Setup

Before You Begin

Channel setup is easy if you take care of these things first:

1.Make sure you have programmed the local TV channels into your VCR following the instructions in Initial Setup (See page 20).

2.Look for a listing like the one below in your local TV program guide or Sunday newspaper TV section. Notice the small numbers to the right of the station name. These are the VCR Plus+ channel numbers that you will use in the channel setup procedure.

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3.If you don't get cable TV, make a list of all the broadcast channel numbers you receive on your TV - for example, channel 4 WTTV (Ind.), channel 20 WFYI (PBS).

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Contents H9RIB1 Canada Using these quality featuresVT-F382A VCR Display Indicators Meet Your On-Screen GuideProgramming Remote Control Controlling For Yoursafety Quick Index It Ei LMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS USE LMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS Decide Which Hookup Method to Use Decide Where to Put Your VCRHook up the AudioNideo Signal Simple Antenna/Cable 75 Ohm Hookup Hook up the RF SignalTV with Audio and Video Jacks If you have Use this adapter External or Internal 300 Ohm AntennaAttach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Set the RF or Video Channel Switch Install Batteries in the Remote ControlAbout the Illuminated Buttons How the Remote Control WorksGetting Started controls Meet Your On-ScreenGuide Display IndicatorsIf You Just Want to Watch TV Getting Started Controls Initial Setup Options Setting the Clock Stereo vs. Mono Sound Choosing a Mode for Audio PlaybackMore About Channel Selections Removing ChannelsHi-Fi Sound Types Recording Time Safety Tabs Prevent ErasureTypes Tape Capacities at Different SpeedsTape Storage To Fine Tune the Picture To play Back a Recorded TapeDirect Video Input to the TV Special Playback Effects Rewinding the TapeManual Rewind Movie ReturnSearching with the Time Counter Using the Shuttle Control on the remote controlTo Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual Search Jump to an Index Mark with Index Marking with the Time CounterJump Forward or Backward with GO-TO Basic Operations Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While Recording Before you RecordCopyright Infringement Warning Basic Recording StepsTo Record a Second Audio Program SAP Using the Instant Recording Timer IRTTo Change the Channel Being Recorded To Leave Index Marks on the TapeDaily Setting the VCR to Record LaterTypes of Delayed Recordings Delayed Recording StepsAn Example To Stop a Delayed Recording in ProgressShows with Different Starting Times Reviewing What You Have ProgrammedProgramming Priorities Shows with Same Starting TimeAbout VCR Plus+ Channel Setup Before You BeginBasic Operations VCR Plus + Recording Dilve Basic operations VCR Plus + Recording Basic Operations VCR Plus + Recording Weekly Recording TV Brands Press IV and This Number Programming the Remote ControlCompatibility Display NEC RCAJVC LastAdvanced hookup Cable Box to unscramble all channels Position Cable BoxBasic hookup AdVanced OperationsCable Box HookUps Recording from Your Stereo System HookupCopying from One VCR to Another Dubbing To Control Both VCRs with the Remote ControlSynchro Editing Hookup When VCR1 is RecordingInformation on Audio Hookup Putting The Record VCR in PauseCopying Tapes From a Camcorder Dont Attempt Repairs Yourself Head CleaningPeriodic Maintenance VHS Design and specifications subject to change without noticeProblem Things To Check Solution Often Encountered ProblemsDays a week, 24 hours a day Hitachi Service HotlineYou must state your zip code when calling Canada Continental U.S.A