- HITACHI Owner's manual Video Deck VT-F370A

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Basic Recording Steps .............................................................................................................................37
Recording Tips ........................................................................................................................................38
Using the Instant Recording Timer (IRT)....................................................................................................39
Setting the VCR to Record Later ...............................................................................................................40
Reviewing What You Have Programmed...................................................................................................42
Programming Priorities.............................................................................................................................43
Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV) ........................................................................................44
 Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote ...........................................................................................44
Programming the Remote Control .............................................................................................................44
Controlling the TV ....................................................................................................................................45
Advanced Operations (Cable Box Hookups)............................................................................................46
 Hooking Up to a Cable Box ...................................................................................................................46
A Step-by-Step Approach .........................................................................................................................46
Remote Control of the Cable Converter .....................................................................................................49
Advanced Operations (Stereo System) .....................................................................................................50
 Integrating Your Stereo System.............................................................................................................50
Hookup ...................................................................................................................................................50
Recording from Your Stereo System .........................................................................................................50
Advanced Operations (Second VCR) .......................................................................................................51
 Integrating a Second VCR.....................................................................................................................51
Hookup ...................................................................................................................................................51
To Control Both VCRs with the Remote Control .........................................................................................51
Copying from One VCR to Another (Dubbing)............................................................................................51
Copying Tapes From A Camcorder ...........................................................................................................53
VCR Care and Servicing...........................................................................................................................54
 Routine Cleaning..................................................................................................................................54
Head Cleaning.........................................................................................................................................54
Periodic Maintenance...............................................................................................................................54
 If the VCR Doesn't Work Right .............................................................................................................. 55
Don't Attempt Repairs Yourself .................................................................................................................55
Care and Servicing (Problems) .................................................................................................................56
OFTEN ENCOUNTERED PROBLEMS .....................................................................................................56
Hitachi Service Hotline .............................................................................................................................58
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................59
 Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................59