Hitachi VT-M282A manual 3

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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 VCR Plus + ........................................................................................	39
About VCR Plus+ .................................................................................................................................	39
Channel Setup .......................................................................................................................................	39
Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program................................................................................................	43
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) ........................................................................................	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
A Step-by-Step Approach .....................................................................................................................	47
Remote Control of the Cable Converter................................................................................................	49
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) .......................................................................................................	51
• Integrating a Second VCR ..................................................................................................................	51
Hookup..................................................................................................................................................	51
To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control.................................................................................	51
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)....................................................................................	51
Copying Tapes From A Camcorder ......................................................................................................	52
VCR Care and Servicing...........................................................................................................................	53
• Routine Cleaning ................................................................................................................................	53
Head Cleaning.......................................................................................................................................	53
Periodic Maintenance............................................................................................................................	53
• If the VCR Doesn't Work Right..........................................................................................................	53
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself............................................................................................................	53
Care and Servicing (Problems) .................................................................................................................	55
Often Encountered Problems ................................................................................................................	55
Hitachi Service Hotline .........................................................................................................................	56
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................	58
• Technical Specifications .....................................................................................................................	58

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