Before You Record.....................................................................................................

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Basic Recording Steps ..............................................................................................

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Recording Tips............................................................................................................

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Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)................................................................

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Setting the VCR to Record Later .............................................................................

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Reviewing What You Have Programmed...............................................................

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Programming Priorities ..............................................................................................

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Advanced Operations ........................................................................................................

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￿ Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote .....................................................

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Programming the Remote Control...........................................................................

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Controlling the TV.......................................................................................................

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Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) ....................................................................

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￿ Hooking Up to a Cable Box ..................................................................................

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A Step-by-Step Approach .........................................................................................

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Remote Control of the Cable Converter .................................................................

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Advanced Operations (Stereo System) .............................................................................

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￿ Integrating Your Stereo System...........................................................................

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Hookup.........................................................................................................................

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Recording from Your Stereo System.......................................................................

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Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ...............................................................................

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￿ Integrating a Second VCR ....................................................................................

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Hookup.........................................................................................................................

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Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing).......................................................

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Advanced Operations (Camcorder)...................................................................................

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Copying Tapes From A Camcorder.........................................................................

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VCR Care and Servicing...................................................................................................

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￿ Routine Cleaning....................................................................................................

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Head Cleaning ............................................................................................................

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Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................................

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VCR Care and Servicing (Problems) ................................................................................

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￿ If the VCR Doesn't Work Right.............................................................................

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Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself................................................................................

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Technical Specifications............................................................................................

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Often Encountered Problems ...................................................................................

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Hitachi Service Hotline...............................................................................................

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