Hitachi VT-UX605A manual 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY.................................................................................................................................	5
Read This First ............................................................................................................................................	7
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................................................................................................................	8
Getting Started...........................................................................................................................................	12
￿ Simple Hookups ................................................................................................................	12
1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR.........................................................................................	12
2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use ...............................................................................	12
3 Hook Up the Audio/Video Signal.......................................................................................	13
4 Hook Up the RF Signal .....................................................................................................	13
5. Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply....................................................................	16
6. Install Batteries in the Remote Control..............................................................................	16
7. Switch the RF or Video Channel.......................................................................................	16
Getting Started (Controls) .........................................................................................................................	18
￿ Quick Tour of the Controls ................................................................................................	18
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS..........................................................................................	18
When the Remote Doesn't Work Right .................................................................................	20
VCR Controls........................................................................................................................	21
Display Indicators..................................................................................................................	21
Meet Your On-Screen Guide.................................................................................................	22
Getting Started (Initial Setup) ...................................................................................................................	24
￿ Setup for First-Time Operation..........................................................................................	24
Setting the Clock...................................................................................................................	24
More about Channel Selections............................................................................................	27
Setting up Your VCR for Each Function Using the Menu Screen .........................................	28
Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback...................................................................................	28
Stereo vs. Mono Sound ........................................................................................................	29
Hi-Fi Sound...........................................................................................................................	29
Channel Caption (Station Identifier)......................................................................................	29
Getting Started (Video Tapes)...................................................................................................................	30
￿ About Videocassette Tapes ..............................................................................................	30
Types ....................................................................................................................................	30
Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure................................................................................................	30
Loading and Ejecting ............................................................................................................	30
Tape Storage ........................................................................................................................	31
Basic Operations (Playback) .....................................................................................................................	32
￿ Viewing a Videocassette ...................................................................................................	32
To Play Back a Recorded Tape ............................................................................................	32
To Fine Tune the Picture ......................................................................................................	32
Rewinding the Tape..............................................................................................................	33
Special Playback Effects.......................................................................................................	33
Viewing the On-Screen Display ............................................................................................	35
To Find Specific Sections on a Tape ....................................................................................	36
Basic Operations (Recording) ...................................................................................................................	38
￿ Recording a Program ........................................................................................................	38
Before You Record ...............................................................................................................	38
Basic Recording Steps..........................................................................................................	38
Recording Tips......................................................................................................................	38
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT) ..............................................................................	39