Hitachi VT-UX605A - Manual (Page 2)

FOR YOUR SAFETY - 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