Hitachi VT-M181A - Manual (Page 3)

Introduction - 3 -
Programming Priorities ...................................................................................................................... 32
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV).................................................................................. 33
Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote .............................................................................. 33
Programming the Remote Control ................................................................................................... 33
Controlling the TV............................................................................................................................... 34
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups) ..................................................................................... 35
Hooking Up to a Cable Box ........................................................................................................... 35
A Step-by-Step Approach ................................................................................................................. 35
Remote Control of the Cable Converter ......................................................................................... 37
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) ................................................................................................. 38
Integrating a Second VCR............................................................................................................. 38
Hookup ................................................................................................................................................. 38
To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control ........................................................................... 38
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)............................................................................... 39
Copying Tapes From A Camcorder................................................................................................. 39
VCR Care and Servicing ....................................................................................................................... 39
Routine Cleaning............................................................................................................................. 39
Head Cleaning .................................................................................................................................... 39
Periodic Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 40
If the VCR Doesn't Work Right ..................................................................................................... 40
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself ........................................................................................................ 40
Care and Servicing (Problems) ............................................................................................................ 40
Often Encountered Problems ........................................................................................................... 40
Hitachi Service Hotline....................................................................................................................... 42
Specification ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................................ 42
= "Must Read" Sections for First Time Operation
Introduction
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.
This symbol warns the user that uninsulated voltage within the unit may
have sufficient magnitude to cause electric shock. Therefore, it is dangerous