IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic Recording Steps .............................................................................................. 33
Recording Tips ............................................................................................................ 33
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) ................................................................ 34
Setting the VCR to Record Later ............................................................................. 35
Reviewing What You Have Programmed ............................................................... 37
Programming Priorities .............................................................................................. 37
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) ....................................................................... 39
Easy Delayed Recording with the VCR Plus + System ................................... 39
About the VCR Plus+ System .................................................................................. 39
Channel Setup ............................................................................................................ 39
Using the VCR Plus+ System to Record a Program ............................................ 42
Advanced Operations ........................................................................................................ 45
Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote ..................................................... 45
Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................... 45
Controlling the TV ....................................................................................................... 46
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) .................................................................... 47
Hooking Up to a Cable Box .................................................................................. 47
Cable Box Position ..................................................................................................... 47
A. Basic Hookup ......................................................................................................... 47
B. Advanced Hookup (Cable Box to Unscramble All Channels) ......................... 48
C. Advanced Hookup (Cable Box to Unscramble Only Pay Channels) ............. 48
Advanced Operations (Stereo System) ............................................................................. 49
Integrating Your Stereo System ........................................................................... 49
Hookup ......................................................................................................................... 49
Recording from Your Stereo System ....................................................................... 49
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ............................................................................... 50
Integrating a Second VCR .................................................................................... 50
Hookup ......................................................................................................................... 50
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing) ....................................................... 50
Advanced Operations (Camcorder) ................................................................................... 51
Copying Tapes From A Camcorder ......................................................................... 51
VCR Care and Servicing ................................................................................................... 52
Routine Cleaning .................................................................................................... 52
Head Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 52
Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................................ 52
Care and Servicing (Problems) ......................................................................................... 53
If the VCR Doesn't Work Right ............................................................................. 53
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself ................................................................................ 53
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................ 53
Often Encountered Problems ................................................................................... 54
Hitachi Service Hotline ............................................................................................... 56
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) ................................................................. 58
HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY ............................................ 60
HITACHI CANADA WARRANTY CARD (Back) ........................................................ 62
FOR YOUR SAFETY
POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY.