Hitachi VHS VT-M292A - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 2
FOR YOUR SAFETY................................................................................................................................. 4
Read This First ............................................................................................................................................ 6
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................................................................................. 7
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 ................................................................................................................... 14
5 Attach the TV and VCR to the Power Supply ............................................................................. 17
6 Install Batteries in the Remote Control ........................................................................................ 17
7 Set the RF or Video Channel Switch ........................................................................................... 17
Getting Started (Controls) ......................................................................................................................... 18
Quick Tour of the Controls ............................................................................................................. 18
Remote Control Buttons .................................................................................................................... 18
When the Remote Doesn't Work Right ........................................................................................... 19
VCR Controls ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Display Indicators ............................................................................................................................... 20
Meet Your On-Screen Guide ............................................................................................................ 21
Getting Started (Initial Setup) ................................................................................................................... 22
Setup for First-Time Operation...................................................................................................... 22
Initial Setup Options ........................................................................................................................... 22
Setting the Clock................................................................................................................................. 23
More About Channel Selections....................................................................................................... 24
Getting Started (Videotapes)..................................................................................................................... 25
About Videocassette Tapes........................................................................................................... 25
Types .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure ........................................................................................................... 25
Loading and Ejecting ......................................................................................................................... 25
Tape Storage....................................................................................................................................... 26
Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Viewing a Videocassette ................................................................................................................ 27
To play Back a Recorded Tape........................................................................................................ 27
To Fine Tune the Picture................................................................................................................... 27
Rewinding the Tape ........................................................................................................................... 28
Special Playback Effects ................................................................................................................... 28
To Find Specific Sections on a Tape............................................................................................... 29
Basic Operations (Recording) ................................................................................................................... 32
Recording a Program..................................................................................................................... 32
Before you Record ............................................................................................................................. 32