Hitachi VT-FX613A owner manual About the VCR Plus+ System

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About the VCR Plus+ System

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 programming number - a number of up to eight digits. This special code is easy to find in your favorite -rv program guide or daily newspaper. Here's a sample page from -rv Guide showing PlusCodes next to each program.

To get ready to record with the VCR Plus+ system 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+® and PlusCode_ 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 (page

25).

2.Look for a listing like the one below in your local -rv program guide or Sunday newspaper -rv 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.

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

4.If you subscribe to cable -rv, have your cable company's channel directory handy. This should list all the channels as you receive them in your home, for example:

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Contents VT-FX613A Trans CanadaTel Table of Contents Record Later Reviewing What You Have Programmed Programming IRTImportant Safeguards Installation 6rfi fe AttachmentsExample of Antenna Grounding Service Page Decide Which Hookup Method to Use Decide Where to Put Your VCRHook Up the AudioNideo Signal Hook Up the RF SignalTV with Audio and Video Jacks Page If you have Use this adapter External or Internal 300 Ohm AntennaAttach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply Install Batteries in the Remote ControlSet the RF or Video Channel Switch Page How the Remote Control Works Remote Control ButtonsAbout the Illuminated Buttons Stopieject When the Remote Doesnt Work RightLow Battery If You Just Want to Watch TVMeet Your On-Screen Guide Motion with one convenient dialEnglish Francais 9ESPANOL When the VCR is hooked up via a cable box Setting the ClockAuto To set the clock manually TipsMore About Channel Selections Setting Up Your VCR for Each Function Using the Menu Screen To Add or Erase ChannelsAuto Blue Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback Stereo vs. Mono SoundHi-Fi Sound Types Recording Time Spep Safety Tabs Prevent ErasureTypes Tape Capacities at Different SpeedsTape Storage Manual Tracking To Play Back a Recorded TapeDirect Video Input to the TV To Fine Tune the Picture Auto TrackingStill Playback Pause Manual RewindMovie Return Special Playback Effects Visual SearchSlow Motion Page Page Page Basic Recording Steps Before You RecordOperations Before You Begin Setting the VCR to Record LaterTypes of Delayed Recordings DailyDelayed Recording Steps To Stop a Delayed Recording in ProgressAn Example Programming Priorities Reviewing What You Have ProgrammedPage About the VCR Plus+ System Page Page Page Page Iii iOiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i Programming the Remote Control CompatibilityTV Brands Press TV and This Number Controlling the TV DisplayConnect as shown Plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable boxCable Box Position Basic HookupAdvanced Hookup Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels Advanced Hookup Cable Box to Unscramble All ChannelsRecording from Your Stereo System HookupPutting the Record VCR in Pause Iii i ii i ii ii iiInformation on Audio Hookup Copying Tapes From a CamcorderPeriodic Maintenance Head CleaningDont Attempt Repairs Yourself Technical SpecificationsTemperature Design and specifications subject to change without noticeOften Encountered Problems Things To Check Solution OccursTV? Is -rv correctly tuned? Hitachi Service Hotline Continental U.S.ACanada Honolulu, HI Tel Iii iiT iii R i R iii iii i Warranty LimitationsVideo Products Limited Warranty Registration This Protection Plan does not Cover See inside for the Gold Card advantages and how to get itCanada INC This Protection Plan will be in Force only After ExpirationPage Products Purchased Outside Canada Gold Warranty PeriodCleaning of Video Heads Hitachi Warranty Registration for your records10. ***PRODUCTS Used for Rental