Hitachi VT-M270A - Manual (Page 2)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 2
FOR YOUR SAFETY................................................................................................................................. 5
READ THIS FIRST .................................................................................................................................... 6
• Table of Contents...................................................................................................................................... 8
Getting Started........................................................................................................................................... 10
• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................................................................................................ 10
• Simple Hookups ............................................................................................................................... 13
1 Decide Where to Put Your VCR .................................................................................................. 13
2 Decide Which Hookup Method to Use......................................................................................... 14
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) ................................................................................................................... 24
• Setup for First-Time Operation ...................................................................................................... 24
Initial Setup Options ........................................................................................................................... 24
Setting the Clock................................................................................................................................. 25
More About Channel Selections....................................................................................................... 26
Getting Started (Videotapes)..................................................................................................................... 28
• About Videocassette Tapes ........................................................................................................... 28
Types .................................................................................................................................................... 28
Safety Tabs Prevent Erasure ........................................................................................................... 28
Loading and Ejecting ......................................................................................................................... 29
Tape Storage....................................................................................................................................... 29
Basic Operations ....................................................................................................................................... 30
• Viewing a Videocassette................................................................................................................. 30
To Play Back a Recorded Tape ....................................................................................................... 30
To Fine Tune the Picture................................................................................................................... 30
Rewinding the Tape ........................................................................................................................... 31
Special Playback Effects ................................................................................................................... 31
To Find Specific Sections on a Tape............................................................................................... 32
Basic Operations (Recording) ................................................................................................................... 34