Hitachi VT-FX616A FOR YOUR SAFETY

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY..................................................................................................................	2
Read This First ...........................................................................................................................	3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.....................................................................................................	4
Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................	7
n Simple Hookups ........................................................................................................	7
Getting Started (Controls).........................................................................................................	12
n Quick Tour of the Controls................................................................................................	12
Getting Started (Initial Setup) ...................................................................................................	16
n Setup for First-Time Operation..........................................................................................	16
Getting Started (Video Tapes)..................................................................................................	22
n About Videocassette Tapes ..............................................................................................	22
Basic Operations (Playback) ....................................................................................................	24
n Viewing a Videocassette ...................................................................................................	24
Basic Operations (Recording)...................................................................................................	28
n Recording a Program ........................................................................................................	28
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)...............................................................................	33
n Easy Delayed Recording with the VCR Plus + System .....................................................	33
Basic Operations (Index Plus+) ................................................................................................	36
n Index Plus+ System ..........................................................................................................	36
Advanced Operations ...............................................................................................................	52
n Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote .....................................................................	52
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) ............................................................................	54
n Hooking Up to a Cable Box ...............................................................................................	54
Advanced Operations (Stereo System) ....................................................................................	55
n Integrating Your Stereo System ........................................................................................	55
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) .......................................................................................	56
n Integrating a Second VCR.................................................................................................	56
Advanced Operations (Camcorder) ..........................................................................................	57
VCR Care and Servicing ..........................................................................................................	58
n Routine Cleaning...............................................................................................................	58
Care and Servicing (Problems).................................................................................................	58
n If the VCR Doesn't Work Right ..........................................................................................	58

FOR YOUR SAFETY

POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY.

The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. If the unit is to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched off and unplugged.

Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit.

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