Mitsubishi HS-U778 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 REC SPEED SP/EP OPEN VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. With VCR Plus+C system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
Page 2: Auto Clock Set
Special Features HS-U778 SMART: Program Conflict Warning S-VHS and S-VHS ET record/playback VHS Hi-Fi audio record/playback ® VCR Plus+ C3 with cable converter control Satellite Receiver Control CAUTION: REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SHORTCUTS To connect your VCR, go to page 4. To play a tape, go to page 10. To record a program, go to page 21. To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 38. TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ... 2 Hooking Up Your VCR ...
Page 4: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. Thank you. Read Instructions All the safety and operating in- structions should be read before the product is operated.
Page 5 (including amplifi- ers) that produce heat. CONDENSATION Leave the VCR on, without a tape in it, for 2 hours if the VCR has been ex- posed to sudden changes in tempera- ture. Sudden temperature changes cause moisture to form on the metal parts inside the VCR.
Page 6: Hooking Up Your Vcr
Using your list, find EACH of the diagrams you will need to connect all of your equipment. For example, to hook up this VCR, a TV, a cable box, and a Home Theater receiver, you will use Cable System with Cable Box, and Connecting a Home Theater receiver.
Page 7 Connect the red and white cable to the AUDIO IN R (right) and AUDIO IN L (left) on the VCR. Connect the other end to the cable box’s AUDIO OUT RIGHT and AUDIO OUT LEFT.
Page 8 Hooking Up Your VCR Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to take advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it to a stereo TV system with audio and video inputs.
Page 9 OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the satellite receiver. Connect the other end to the AUDIO IN R and AUDIO IN L on the back of the VCR. Match the colors of the connectors to the cables. Connect the S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUTPUT on the satellite receiver.
Page 10 Hooking Up Your VCR Connections to Home Theater Receiver You may wish to connect your VCR to a Home Theater Receiver so that you can take advantage of the Surround Sound audio recordings that are common with many movies. Home Theater Receivers often will control both the sound that is heard from the speakers and the picture shown on your TV.
Page 11 “passes” remote control commands between Mitsubishi components. That is, when the A/V Network is con- nected, you can point your VCR remote control at the TV, and the TV will “pass” the commands onto the VCR. You will need a cable with a “mini” jack at both ends.
Page 12: Playback
Playback Setting Up Your VCR The first thing you need to do is set up your VCR so that you can see the picture coming from the VCR. It’s important to take a few minutes to set up your VCR correctly before you try to use it.
Page 13: Loading A Tape
Operating the VCR with the Remote Control The HS-U778 has two VCR remote control operational settings: VCR-A and VCR-B. The HS-U778 is pre-set to VCR-A setting. See page 53 for information about VCR operational setting. Set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote control to VCR position. This “tells”...
Page 14: Using Basic Playback Controls
Press PAUSE a second time to return to normal play. If you leave the VCR in pause for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically stop to prevent damage to the tape.
Page 15: Setting Up Your Vcr
Digital Cable box only option in step 4 on the next page and turn the cable box on. Your HS-U778 will use its Converter Box Control technology to change the channels on the cable box. Make sure you have properly placed the IR Emitter (see page 9).
Page 16 1 to 94. (For digital cable box, code numbers 3 to 5 are not functional.) If your cable box or digital cable box cannot be operated by a remote control (if it has a mechanical dial or slide), then your VCR will not be able to change channels on the cable box.
Page 17: Satellite Receiver Control
VCR to a new address. Satellite Receiver Control If you are using a satellite receiver, you can set up your VCR to change channels on the satellite receiver. Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Press MENU on the remote control.
Page 18: Adding And Deleting Channels
Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 47. Set the VCR’s input to Tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote control until a channel number appears on the screen or the front panel display.
Page 19: Selecting A Channel
Satellite Receiver selections ® PRIMESTAR If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR will not change channels. selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels sequentially Press CHANNEL on the remote control or on the VCR front panel. This will cycle through the channels in sequential numerical order.
Page 20: Setting The Clock
At this time you cannot use the cable box. If you want to use the cable box at 3:00 am, turn on the VCR or set the Clock set of the Set the clock menu to MANUAL. In both cases, auto clock function will be cancelled.
Page 21: Setting The Clock Manually
To activate the auto clock function, turn off the VCR. Setting the Clock Manually Skip this section if your VCR has set the clock correctly using the auto clock function. Press MENU on the remote control. You will see the VCR Main Menu.
Page 22 You can adjust the daylight saving time manually. When Daylight savings is highlighted, press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF. If you select ON, the VCR will set the clock forward one hour. If you select OFF, the VCR will set the clock back one hour.
Page 23: Recording
If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box, not on the VCR.
Page 24: Otr
If you are using a cable box that the VCR does not control, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box.
Page 25: Otr 2
Network satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON. If the HS-U778 does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned the station you wish to record. After 30 seconds, the power will turn off and the programmed recording light will be lit.
Page 26: Using S-Vhs Set-Up Menu
Using S-VHS Set-Up Menu Selecting Recording Format The HS-U778 allows you to choose between recording in standard VHS or Super VHS (S-VHS) when you use an S-VHS tape. If you use a VHS tape, you can choose to record in S-VHS ET (Expansion Technology) mode or VHS. S-VHS ET mode allows you to record in S-VHS format on a VHS tape.
Page 27 This function allows you to view the video signal from the equipment connected to the back of the VCR even when the VCR is off. To use this function, you have to connect your VCR and TV, and also connect your VCR and the other equipment with an S-Video cable.
Page 28: Using Audio And Video Functions
Descriptions of Audio Functions Audio monitor (Listen to): This allows you to listen to the various audio tracks that your VCR is capable of recording. • Choose Stereo to listen to both stereo channels. • Choose L to listen to the left channel of a stereo track.
Page 29 Normal when you do not want to use this feature. Use Normal on new or high quality tapes. If it is set to Auto, the VCR will automatically select the ideal setting of PerfecTape Select depending on the condition of the tape.
Page 30: Timer Recording
2. Press ENTER. • If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, enter the channel number on which the cable box sends a signal to your VCR (usually channel 3 or 4).
Page 31 Network satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON. • If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the station you wish to record. • If you are using a high definition satellite receiver, make sure you manually set the output to standard definition or the program cannot be recorded because the HS-U778 is not a digital VCR.
Page 32: Quick Program
Active A/V Network, see page 50 for more information. Press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ on the remote control. If the VCR is off, it will turn on. After tuning your TV to the correct channel or input, VCR Plus+ system menu will appear.
Page 33: Vcr Plus+ System Programming
Program to record. Press ENTER. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3 seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one.
Page 34 ™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON. • If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the station you wish to record. • Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is lit.
Page 35: Timer Recording Hints
(unless you have scheduled the VCR to record the program every day or every week). If there is already a program in the VCR’s memory, you will see the Recap screen when you bring up the menus for programming to record (unless you are programming with the QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+).
Page 36 Timer Recording Program caution If your VCR is set to record, but the power is still ON within 3 minutes before timer recording starts, this screen will appear to remind you to turn off the VCR. If the VCR is still turned on 12 seconds before the start time of the recording, that timer recording will be cancelled.
Page 37: Memory Backup
Memory backup If the VCR is without power for 30 minutes or less, it will retain the clock and the programmed settings. The VCR must have been plugged in for at least an hour beforehand to charge this backup.
Page 38: Editing Features
One way is to use the HS-U778 to record and another VCR for playback. The other way is to use another VCR to record and use the HS-U778 for playback. Regardless of which method you may choose, you will need one RCA audio cable and one S-video cable to connect the two VCRs.
Page 39 Connect one stereo audio cable to AUDIO IN L and R on the recording VCR, and to AUDIO OUT L and R on the HS-U778. If the other VCR is mono, you need a Y-adapter to record both audio channels.
Page 40: Advanced Features
(See the chart below.) To resume normal playback, press PLAY. After about 5 minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the VCR will automatically stop to avoid damage to the tape. The picture may vibrate vertically when you pause the VCR’s picture.
Page 41: Adjusting The Tracking
CHANNEL on the front panel until the best picture is obtained. Time Counter Your VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the tape has run in hours, minutes, and seconds. This counter is useful when you want to find specific points on a tape.
Page 42: Searching Techniques
Advanced Features Searching Techniques Your VCR lets you search through a tape in a number of ways. These include: Quick search (CM skip) -- 30 second intervals Speed search -- visually search Counter zero stop -- direct to start of recording...
Page 43: Counter Zero Stop
The VCR will fast forward or rewind and index search display appears on the TV. Once the VCR finds an index mark, it will begin playing back the tape from that point. You can press INDEX or INDEX many index marks.
Page 44: Using Programanager
If there is only one index mark on the tape, then the VCR will play or rewind to that mark and resume playback. If there is no index mark, the entire cassette will repeat.
Page 45 Make sure that the clock has been set correctly before memorizing the contents of the tape. Load the tape. Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears. Press the ADJUST buttons to select PrograManager. Press ENTER. The PrograManager menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Assign/Enter Tape No.
Page 46 ADJUST buttons to scroll the lines on the screen. Once you have selected, Press ENTER. The screen will be turned off and the VCR will begin to search. The display to the right will appear, showing that the VCR is searching the selected program.
Page 47 Advanced Features Confirming/erasing the memorized data Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select PrograManager. Press ENTER. The screen for selecting the data to display will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Display memorized data and press ENTER.
Page 48: Displaying Time Gauge, Remaining Time, Current Time
30 minutes, the display will show - : - -. The current time will be displayed when the VCR is off. To see the current time when the VCR is on: Press DISPLAY twice.
Page 49: Customize Choices Menu
When the Auto Power Save feature is turned on, the VCR will automatically turn off after remaining idle for 30 minutes. If a control, such as a menu function or channel selection, is used or if there is a tape playing or being recorded, the VCR will remain on.
Page 50 STOP on the remote while the PT light is still flashing. When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds. On the front panel, the PT light will shine steadily, indicating that the VCR has set its internal circuitry to make the best possible recording on this tape.
Page 51: Rental Xpress
To cancel the test, press STOP on the remote while the PT light is still flashing. When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds. Turn off the display by pressing STOP on the remote control.
Page 52 Program, MENU, and Play commands. When you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ to begin programming: • Active A/V Network turns on your VCR and brings it to the VCR Plus+ system Menu. • Active A/V Network turns on your TV if it is off, and switches the TV to EXT-1 or INPUT-1.
Page 53 Advanced Features Auto PrograManager Auto PrograManager is a reminder screen to prompt you to select a tape number when you load a tape. If you wish to be reminded, set the Auto PrograManager in the Customize Choices menu to ON. If you do not wish to be reminded, set it to OFF.
Page 54: Advanced Options
TV Turn off your TV. On the HS-U778 remote control, set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position. While holding in SP/EP, press the brand code button listed that corresponds to the brand of your TV.
Page 55: Child Lock
To program the HS-U778 and the remote to VCR-B For VCR: Make sure the HS-U778 is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR front panel, press REC SPEED and REW at the same time. To confirm that the VCR responds to VCR-B signals, b appears on the front panel display.
Page 56: Location Of Controls
PAUSE AUDIO/VIDEO CANCEL VCR/TV VCR POWER Turns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed the VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off. EJECT Ejects a tape. CHANNEL Up and Down Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s or TV’s channel memory.
Page 57: Front Panel
2 jacks video input 2 jack S-video input 2 jack POWER Turns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed your VCR to record, turn off your VCR. EJECT Ejects a tape. REC SPEED SP/EP Changes the recording speed (SP is standard play; EP is extended play).
Page 58: Front Panel Display
Lights up when VCR is off and it is programmed to record. play and record lights : These light up when the VCR is playing a tape or record- ing. The cassette status symbol ( tape is in the VCR. The dashes in the center of the symbol simulate the movement of the tape when playing and recording.
Page 59: Rear Panel Jacks
VIDEO INput and OUTput jacks Yellow jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT) video signals to a monitor TV or from another VCR. The black jacks marked with “S-Video” can be used to connect televisions with S-Video jacks. (“S-Video jack”...
Page 60: Important Information
Important Information Special Information Concerning Stationary Images or Letterbox Images: For best performance and longest life, the normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types. The most frequently used picture types should fill the screen with constantly moving images rather than stationary images or patterns.
Page 61: Trouble Checks
Check the Trouble Checks below to see if there is a solution to the current problem that you are experiencing. If the problem is not addressed on the Trouble Checks, the safety circuits in the VCR may be in operation, thus please try the following: (the clock setting and the timer recording will be deleted.)
Page 62 Have the VCR video heads cleaned by a qualified service technician. • Check that remote mode of the VCR and your remote are set correctly (VCR-A or VCR-B). • Check to see that the VCR/TV slide switch is set to the correct position. • Change the batteries. •...
Page 63: Specifications
Specifications S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audio ORMAT EIA standard; NTSC color IDEO IGNAL YSTEM Video -- 4 heads ECORD LAYBACK YSTEM Audio -- 2 Hi-Fi channels and 1 monaural audio control 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal NTENNA 181 channels capability UNER S-VHS -- more than 400 lines (SP) more than 400 lines (EP) ORIZONTAL...
Page 64 ... 30 record light ... 56 recording canceling programmed ... 35 canceling one in progress ... 30 conventional VCR timer ... 28 current broadcast ... 21 format ... 24 one-touch ... 22 Quick Program ... 30 standby one-touch ... 23 timer ...
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Page 67: Warranty
MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; operation in a manner contrary to the instructions which accom- pany the VCR; freight damage; or any damage caused by acts of God such as lightning or fluctuation in electrical power. This warranty also excludes all costs arising from installation, adjustment of user controls, external antenna systems, service of products purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-required maintenance including head cleaning.
Page 68 For your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center call 1-800-332-2119 MITSUBISHI DIGIT AL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 9351 Jer onimo Road Irvine, CA 92618-1904 www.mitsubishi-tv.com © 2002 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. Printed in Japan 872C246A7...

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