Hitachi VT-FX616A - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FOR YOUR SAFETY..................................................................................................................2
Read This First ...........................................................................................................................3
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.....................................................................................................4
Getting Started ...........................................................................................................................7
n Simple Hookups
........................................................................................................7
Getting Started (Controls).........................................................................................................12
n
Quick Tour of the Controls................................................................................................12
Getting Started (Initial Setup) ...................................................................................................16
n Setup for First-Time Operation..........................................................................................16
Getting Started (Video Tapes) ..................................................................................................22
n About Videocassette Tapes ..............................................................................................22
Basic Operations (Playback) ....................................................................................................24
n Viewing a Videocassette ...................................................................................................24
Basic Operations (Recording)...................................................................................................28
n Recording a Program ........................................................................................................28
Basic Operations (VCR Plus + Recording) ...............................................................................33
n Easy Delayed Recording with the VCR Plus + System .....................................................33
Basic Operations (Index Plus+) ................................................................................................36
n Index Plus+ System ..........................................................................................................36
Advanced Operations ...............................................................................................................52
n Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote .....................................................................52
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) ............................................................................54
n Hooking Up to a Cable Box ...............................................................................................54
Advanced Operations (Stereo System) ....................................................................................55
n Integrating Your Stereo System ........................................................................................55
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) .......................................................................................56
n Integrating a Second VCR.................................................................................................56
Advanced Operations (Camcorder) ..........................................................................................57
VCR Care and Servicing ..........................................................................................................58
n Routine Cleaning...............................................................................................................58
Care and Servicing (Problems).................................................................................................58
n If the VCR Doesn't Work Right ..........................................................................................58
FOR YOUR SAFETY
POWER SUPPLY: AC 120V, 60 Hz ONLY.
The POWER switch turns the VCR on and off, leaving the clock/timer unaffected. If the unit is
to be left unattended for a long period, it is recommended that the unit be completely switched
off and unplugged.
Illustrated below is the label on the back of your unit.