Hitachi VT-M281A Owner's Manual page 17

Getting Started (Controls)
You may view all the on-screen instructions in English, French or Spanish.
When you first set up your VCR, it will be set to English. Press number 6
or 7 for the other language options.
Now, you will do most of your programming and setup by pressing
numbers on the remote control which correspond to options presented in
this and other on-screen menus. Instructions are easy to follow, and
blinking spaces on the screen will show you where your input is needed.
When you want to leave the Easy Guide Menu, simply press GUIDE
several times. This will back you out to the normal TV viewing screen.
If you don't press any button for a while, the VCR will switch you back to
an earlier screen or to regular TV viewing.
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