Hitachi VT-F390A manual

Video Deck	VHS

VT-F390A

Owner's Manual

Your Complete Guide

to Videocassette Viewing and Recording

Using these quality features:

VHS hi-fidelity sound in playback

Automatic tape head cleaning

Up to 8 delayed recording programs

Auto tracking for improved picture in playback

Frequency synthesizer quartz tuner

Illuminated remote control for use with your VCR and TV, and cable converter

On-screen programming guide

Multi-channel TV sound (MTS)

Hitachi Home Electronics (America), Inc.	HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC
3890 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Norcross, GA 30093	3300 Trans Canada Highway, Pointe Claire,
Tel. 770-279-5600	Quebec, H9R 1B1, CANADA
	Tel. 514-697-9150
HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII, INC
3219 Koapaka Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819
Tel. 808-836-3621

Contents

Video Deck Owner's Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY CAUTION: WARNING: Caution to the user: "Note to CATV system installer: Read This First IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS INSTALLATION Read and Follow Instructions Retain Instruction Heed Warnings Polarized Plug Power Sources Overloading Attachments Caution: Water and Moisture Accessories 11A EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING Power Lines USE Cleaning Object and Liquid Entry Simple Hookups 1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR 2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use 3 Hook Up the Audio/Video Signal 4 Hook Up the RF Signal External or Internal 300 Ohm Antenna If you have Use this adapter 5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply 6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control 7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch Quick Tour of the Controls Remote Control Buttons When the Remote Doesn't Work Right VCR Controls Display Indicators Meet Your On-ScreenGuide Setup for First-TimeOperation Initial Setup Options Setting the Clock More About Channel Selections Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback Stereo vs. Mono Sound Hi-FiSound About Videocassette Tapes Types Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure Loading and Ejecting Tape Storage Viewing a Videocassette To play Back a Recorded Tape To Fine Tune the Picture Rewinding the Tape Special Playback Effects To Find Specific Sections on a Tape Jump Forward or Backward with GO-TO Jump to an Index Mark with INDEX Recording a Program Before you Record Basic Recording Steps Recording Tips Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) Setting the VCR to Record Later Before You Begin Delayed Recording Steps To Stop a Delayed Recording in Progress An Example Reviewing What You Have Programmed Programming Priorities Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote Programming the Remote Control Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) TV Brands Press TV and This Number Controlling the TV Hooking Up to a Cable Box A Step-by-StepApproach Option 1 - All Channels Scrambled Option 2 - All Channels Unscrambled Note: Option 3--SomeChannels Scrambled Integrating Your Stereo System Hookup Recording from Your Stereo System Integrating a Second VCR Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing) Copying Tapes From A Camcorder Routine Cleaning Head Cleaning Periodic Maintenance If the VCR Doesn't Work Right Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself Technical Specifications Often Encountered Problems Page Hitachi Service Hotline HITACHI HOME ELECTRONICS (AMERICA), INC HITACHI SALES CORPORATION OF HAWAII HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) Warranty Limitations NOT VALID IN U. S. A HITACHI HITACHI (HSC) CANADA INC PROTECTION PLAN CONDITIONS Page "GOLD" WARRANTY PERIOD WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER IMPORTANT: HITACHI WARRANTY REGISTRATION (for your records)