TABLE OF CONTENTS

To Find Specific Sections on a Tape...............................................................................................

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Basic Operations (Recording) ...................................................................................................................

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￿ Recording a Program.....................................................................................................................

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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.......................................................................................

43

 

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

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Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording)...............................................................................................

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￿Easy Delayed Recording with VCR Plus +..................................................................................

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About VCR Plus+................................................................................................................................

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Channel Setup ....................................................................................................................................

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Using VCR Plus+ to Record a Program..........................................................................................

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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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Position Cable Box.............................................................................................................................

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A. Basic Hookup .................................................................................................................................

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B. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble all channels)...................................................

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C. Advanced Hookup (Cable box to unscramble only pay channels)........................................

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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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Synchro Editing...................................................................................................................................

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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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￿ 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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Care and Servicing (Problems) .................................................................................................................

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

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

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HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (USA Back) .........................................................................................

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HITACHI WARRANTY CARD (Front) CANADA ONLY....................................................................

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