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Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV)
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Advanced Operations (Remote Control of TV)
This section explains how to use the VCR's remote control to operate your TV. It also shows you
how to hook up a cable box and how to connect a stereo or a second VCR for a complete home
entertainment system.
• Controlling Your TV with the VCR's Remote
Compatibility
The remote control is designed to be compatible with many televisions and cable converters, but
will not work with every one made. If your TV or cable box does not respond the way it should
when you program it as explained below, this remote may be incapable of operating it.
Once you have programmed the remote, you won't have to do it again until you change the
batteries.
This Hitachi remote control can be used with your TV as well as the VCR, as long as your TV
comes with a remote control. This feature comes in handy - you don't have to juggle two
remotes.
The remote control is compatible with the fifteen makers of TV's listed below - but don't be
alarmed if yours is not on our list. You may still be able to program the remote for your TV.
Every TV that comes with a remote control is set up to detect certain infrared signals. You need
to program the VCR's remote control to send signals that your TV will recognize and respond to.
Here's what to do:
Programming the Remote Control
• Turn the television on (any channel is okay).
• Aim the VCR's remote control at your TV set. Hold down the TV button
(not the TV/VCR button) while you press the number corresponding to your brand of television
as shown in the chart (page 45).
For example, if you have an RCA television, press TV and 0 at the same time. If this button
combination sends a signal that matches your TV, the channel will change on the TV, and you'll
know the remote is set to control the television.
• If that button combination does not change the TV channel, go through the whole list of button
combinations one by one until you find one that does change your TV channel.
Also, if your brand of TV is not listed in the chart, try all the number buttons. One of them may
work for you.