Before You Record ..................................................................................................... 33
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
Advanced Operations ........................................................................................................ 38
Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote ..................................................... 38
Programming the Remote Control ........................................................................... 38
Controlling the TV ....................................................................................................... 39
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) .................................................................... 40
Hooking Up to a Cable Box .................................................................................. 40
A Step-by-Step Approach ......................................................................................... 40
Remote Control of the Cable Converter ................................................................. 42
Advanced Operations (Stereo System) ............................................................................. 43
Integrating Your Stereo System ........................................................................... 43
Hookup ......................................................................................................................... 43
Recording from Your Stereo System ....................................................................... 43
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ............................................................................... 44
Integrating a Second VCR .................................................................................... 44
Hookup ......................................................................................................................... 44
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing) ....................................................... 44
Advanced Operations (Camcorder) ................................................................................... 45
Copying Tapes From A Camcorder ......................................................................... 45
VCR Care and Servicing ................................................................................................... 46
Routine Cleaning .................................................................................................... 46
Head Cleaning ............................................................................................................ 46
Periodic Maintenance ................................................................................................ 46
VCR Care and Servicing (Problems) ................................................................................ 47
If the VCR Doesn't Work Right ............................................................................. 47
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself ................................................................................ 47
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................ 47
Often Encountered Problems ................................................................................... 48
Hitachi Service Hotline ............................................................................................... 49