Hitachi VT-F382A owner manual Basic Operations VCR Plus + Recording

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Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)

4.If you subscribe to cable TV, have your cable company's channel directory handy. This should list all the channels as you receive them in

your home, for example:

Channel 34 Arts and Entertainment Network Channel 35 Turner Network Television Channel 36 ESPN

5.Now you're ready to assign your local channels to VCR Plus+ channels in the VCR's memory. The way you do this depends on how your VCR is hooked up to the incoming RF signal. Decide which hookup you have from the diagrams below, and follow the setup instructions for your type of hookup.

Hint: Try several practice recordings after doing your channel setup. You should get the same channels as you usually watch at home.

Home antenna or Cable (no cable box)

Cable with a cable box

Cable with a cable box and splitter (Cable box to unscramble all channels)

Cable with a cable box and splitter (Cable box to unscramble only pay channels)

Home Antenna

If your VCR is connected directly to your home antenna, chances are you don'thave to do any special channel setup. To find out, compare the VCR

Plus+ channels in your -IV program guide to your list of channels that you receive at home.

If any channel numbers don'tmatch, follow the steps (page 43) to assign your local channel numbers to VCR Plus+ numbers.

Cable (No Cable Box)

This is the channel setup to use if your VCR is hooked up directly to cable without a cable box.

Compare your local TV channel listing to your cable company's channel directory to find channels that need to be assigned to the VCR Plus+ codes.

For example:

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Contents Using these quality features VT-F382AH9RIB1 Canada Display Indicators Meet Your On-Screen Guide VCRProgramming Remote Control Controlling For Yoursafety Quick Index It Ei LMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS USE LMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS Decide Where to Put Your VCR Hook up the AudioNideo SignalDecide Which Hookup Method to Use Hook up the RF Signal TV with Audio and Video JacksSimple Antenna/Cable 75 Ohm Hookup External or Internal 300 Ohm Antenna If you have Use this adapterAttach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Install Batteries in the Remote Control Set the RF or Video Channel SwitchHow the Remote Control Works About the Illuminated ButtonsGetting Started controls Display Indicators If You Just Want to Watch TVMeet Your On-ScreenGuide Getting Started Controls Initial Setup Options Setting the Clock Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback More About Channel SelectionsRemoving Channels Stereo vs. Mono SoundHi-Fi Sound Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure TypesTape Capacities at Different Speeds Types Recording TimeTape Storage To play Back a Recorded Tape Direct Video Input to the TVTo Fine Tune the Picture Rewinding the Tape Manual RewindMovie Return Special Playback EffectsUsing the Shuttle Control on the remote control To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Visual SearchSearching with the Time Counter Marking with the Time Counter Jump Forward or Backward with GO-TOJump to an Index Mark with Index Basic Operations Before you Record Copyright Infringement WarningBasic Recording Steps Recording Tips To Watch the Same Program While RecordingUsing the Instant Recording Timer IRT To Change the Channel Being RecordedTo Leave Index Marks on the Tape To Record a Second Audio Program SAPSetting the VCR to Record Later Types of Delayed RecordingsDelayed Recording Steps DailyTo Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress An ExampleReviewing What You Have Programmed Programming PrioritiesShows with Same Starting Time Shows with Different Starting TimesChannel Setup Before You Begin About VCR Plus+Basic Operations VCR Plus + Recording Dilve Basic operations VCR Plus + Recording Basic Operations VCR Plus + Recording Weekly Recording Programming the Remote Control CompatibilityTV Brands Press IV and This Number NEC RCA JVCLast DisplayPosition Cable Box Basic hookupAdvanced hookup Cable Box to unscramble all channels AdVanced OperationsCable Box HookUps Hookup Recording from Your Stereo SystemTo Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control Copying from One VCR to Another DubbingHookup When VCR1 is Recording Synchro EditingPutting The Record VCR in Pause Copying Tapes From a CamcorderInformation on Audio Hookup Head Cleaning Periodic MaintenanceDont Attempt Repairs Yourself Design and specifications subject to change without notice VHSOften Encountered Problems Problem Things To Check SolutionHitachi Service Hotline You must state your zip code when calling CanadaContinental U.S.A Days a week, 24 hours a day