Hitachi VT-F494A - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 2
FOR YOUR SAFETY................................................................................................................................. 5
Read This First ........................................................................................................................................ 7
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 8
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 13
Simple Hookups.............................................................................................................................. 13
1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR .................................................................................................. 13
2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use......................................................................................... 13
3 Hook up the Audio/Video Signal ................................................................................................... 14
4 Hook up the RF Signal ................................................................................................................... 15
5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply ............................................................................. 18
6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control ........................................................................................ 18
7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch ........................................................................................... 18
Getting Started (Controls) ......................................................................................................................... 19
Quick Tour of the Controls ............................................................................................................ 19
Remote Control Buttons .................................................................................................................... 20
When the Remote Doesn't Work Right ........................................................................................... 21
VCR Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Display Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 22
Meet Your On-Screen Guide ............................................................................................................ 22
Getting Started (Initial Setup) ................................................................................................................... 23
Setup for First-Time Operation..................................................................................................... 23
Initial Setup Options ........................................................................................................................... 23
Setting the Clock................................................................................................................................. 24
More About Channel Selections....................................................................................................... 27
Choosing a Mode for Audio Playback ............................................................................................. 28
Stereo vs. Mono Sound ..................................................................................................................... 28
Hi-Fi Sound.......................................................................................................................................... 29
Channel Caption (Station Identifier) ................................................................................................ 29
Getting Started (Videotapes)..................................................................................................................... 30
About Videocassette Tapes.......................................................................................................... 30
Types .................................................................................................................................................... 30
Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure ........................................................................................................... 30
Loading and Ejecting ......................................................................................................................... 31
Tape Storage....................................................................................................................................... 31
Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................................... 32
Viewing a Videocassette ............................................................................................................... 32
To play Back a Recorded Tape........................................................................................................ 32
To Fine Tune the Picture................................................................................................................... 32
Rewinding the Tape ........................................................................................................................... 33