Hitachi VT-M270A - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• Recording a Program ...................................................................................................................... 34
Before you Record ............................................................................................................................. 34
Basic Recording Steps ...................................................................................................................... 35
Recording Tips.................................................................................................................................... 35
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)........................................................................................ 36
Setting the VCR to Record Later ..................................................................................................... 37
Reviewing What You Have Programmed ....................................................................................... 39
Programming Priorities ...................................................................................................................... 39
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) ........................................................................................ 41
• Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote ............................................................................... 41
Programming the Remote Control ................................................................................................... 41
Controlling the TV............................................................................................................................... 42
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) ............................................................................................ 43
• Hooking Up to a Cable Box ............................................................................................................ 43
A Step-by-Step Approach ................................................................................................................. 43
Remote Control of the Cable Converter ......................................................................................... 45
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ....................................................................................................... 47
• Integrating a Second VCR.............................................................................................................. 47
Hookup ................................................................................................................................................. 47
To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control ........................................................................... 47
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)............................................................................... 47
Copying Tapes From A Camcorder................................................................................................. 48
VCR Care and Servicing ........................................................................................................................... 49
• Routine Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 49
Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 49
• If the VCR Doesn't Work Right ...................................................................................................... 49
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself ........................................................................................................ 49
Care and Servicing (Problems) ................................................................................................................. 51
OFTEN ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS .......................................................................................... 51
PROBLEM ........................................................................................................................................... 51
THINGS TO CHECK .......................................................................................................................... 51
SOLUTION .......................................................................................................................................... 51
No Power ............................................................................................................................................. 51
Power cord plugged in?..................................................................................................................... 51
Connect the power cord to AC outlet. ............................................................................................. 51
Delayed recording does not work. ................................................................................................... 51
Program set to the correct channel? ............................................................................................... 51
Reset the delayed recording............................................................................................................. 51
Program time and date set correctly? ............................................................................................. 51
Reset the delayed recording............................................................................................................. 51
VCR power turned off? ...................................................................................................................... 51
Turn power off to activate the timer................................................................................................. 51
Does not record when you press REC and PLAY at the same time/......................................... 51
Safety tab removed from the videocassette................................................................................... 51
Put cellophane tape over the tab area, or use a videocassette with safety tab intact. ........... 51
TV program cannot be viewed or recorded.................................................................................... 51
Loose or inappropriate connections between VCR and TV? ...................................................... 51