Hitachi VT-F392A 3

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Recording Tips ....................................................................................................................................	33
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)........................................................................................	34
Setting the VCR to Record Later .....................................................................................................	34
Reviewing What You Have Programmed .......................................................................................	36
Programming Priorities ......................................................................................................................	36
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)...............................................................................................	37
Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus +.................................................................................	37
About VCR Plus+................................................................................................................................	37
Channel Setup ....................................................................................................................................	37
Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program ..........................................................................................	42
Advanced Operations ................................................................................................................................	43
Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote .............................................................................	44
Programming the Remote Control ...................................................................................................	44
Controlling the TV ...............................................................................................................................	45
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)............................................................................................	45
Hooking Up to a Cable Box ..........................................................................................................	45
Position Cable Box .............................................................................................................................	46
A. Basic Hookup .................................................................................................................................	46
B. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble all channels)...................................................	46
C. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble only pay channels)........................................	47
Advanced Operations (Stereo System) .....................................................................................................	47
Integrating Your Stereo System ...................................................................................................	47
Hookup .................................................................................................................................................	47
Recording from Your Stereo System ...............................................................................................	48
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) .......................................................................................................	48
Integrating a Second VCR ............................................................................................................	48
Hookup .................................................................................................................................................	48
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)...............................................................................	48
Copying Tapes From a Camcorder .................................................................................................	49
VCR Care and Servicing...........................................................................................................................	49
Routine Cleaning ............................................................................................................................	49
Head Cleaning ....................................................................................................................................	49
Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................................................................	50
If the VCR Doesn't Work Right .....................................................................................................	50
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself ........................................................................................................	50
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................	50
Care and Servicing (Problems) .................................................................................................................	51
Often Encountered Problems ...........................................................................................................	51
Hitachi Service Hotline .......................................................................................................................	53
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) .........................................................................................	54
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY....................................................................	55
HITAC HI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) ................................................................................	58
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