Hitachi VT-M284A - Manual (Page 2)

Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 4
FOR YOUR SAFETY ........................................................................................................................... 4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 6
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 10
Simple Hookups.............................................................................................................................. 10
1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR .................................................................................................. 10
2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use......................................................................................... 10
3 Hook up the Audio/Video Signal ................................................................................................... 11
4 Hook up the RF Signal ................................................................................................................... 12
5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply ............................................................................. 14
6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control ........................................................................................ 14
7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch ........................................................................................... 15
Getting Started (Controls) ......................................................................................................................... 16
Quick Tour of the Controls ............................................................................................................ 16
Remote Control Buttons .................................................................................................................... 17
When the Remote Doesn't Work Right ........................................................................................... 17
VCR Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Display Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 19
Meet Your On-Screen Guide ............................................................................................................ 19
Getting Started (Initial Setup) ................................................................................................................... 20
Setup for First-Time Operation..................................................................................................... 20
Initial Setup Options ........................................................................................................................... 20
Setting the Clock................................................................................................................................. 21
More About Channel Selections....................................................................................................... 22
Getting Started (Videotapes)..................................................................................................................... 24
About Videocassette Tapes.......................................................................................................... 24
Types .................................................................................................................................................... 24
Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure ........................................................................................................... 24
Loading and Ejecting ......................................................................................................................... 24
Tape Storage....................................................................................................................................... 25
Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................................... 26
Viewing a Videocassette ............................................................................................................... 26
To play Back a Recorded Tape........................................................................................................ 26
To Fine Tune the Picture................................................................................................................... 26
Rewinding the Tape ........................................................................................................................... 27
Special Playback Effects ................................................................................................................... 27
To Find Specific Sections on a Tape............................................................................................... 28
Basic Operations (Recording) ................................................................................................................... 31
Recording a Program..................................................................................................................... 31
Before you Record ............................................................................................................................. 31
Basic Recording Steps ...................................................................................................................... 31