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- Page 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
.. 25 Using video mute ........Preface Adding and deleting channels ....27 Welcome to Mitsubishi ....... Selecting a channel ......... Unpacking Your VCR ........Using the Audio and Video Functions ..28 Descriptions of audio and video functions .......... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE VCR. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained... - Page 5 13. Power-Cord P rotection Power Lines Power-supply c ordsshouldberoutedso An outside antenna system should not be that theyarenot likely tobewalkedonor located in the vicinity of overhead power pinched byitemsplaced uponor against lines or other electric light or power them,payingparticularattentiontocords circuits, or where it can fall into such at plugs,convenience receptacles, andthe power lines or circuits.
- Page 6 Important S afeguards PROTECTTHEPOWERCORD 21. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the sure the service technician has used power cord may cause a fire or shock hazard. replacement parts specified by the manu- When unplugging the power cord, please hold...
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Page 7: Preface
VCR with clear, understandable language and design. Thank you for selecting our product and welcome to Mitsubishi. 0 UnpackingYourVCR As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included: • Remote control •... -
Page 8: Chapter One
CHAPTER Getting to Know Your VCR Now that you have unpacked your player and read through safety information, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls. If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to glance at this section and refer to it later. -
Page 9: Fluorescentdisplay
channel buttons (CHANNEL) (Z) fluorescent display See the next section. Press these buttons to change channels. Also use these buttons to adjust tracking (_) remote control sensor and picture vibration. This receives signals from the remote control. Do not block it. record button (REC/OTR) -
Page 10: Overviewof The Remotecontrol
Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR on-screen menus or to reset the counter t Overviewof the RemoteControl display to "0H00M00S." ® display button (DISPLAY) Press this button to display the following information on the television: • how much time has elapsed on the current tape, --10 •... -
Page 11: Rear Panelterminals
(_) quick program button (QUICK PRO- play, stop and enter button (PLAY/ GRAM) STOP, ENTER) This button allows you to program your Press this button to play a tape and press again to stop the tape. Also press to stop VCR more quickly and easily. -
Page 12: Chapter Two
CHAPTER Connecting YourVCR Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's features, you're ready to connect the antenna and the television. You won't have to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter -- make only those connections that apply to your equipment. - Page 13 connecting cablewitha cablebox,if all channels arescrambled If your cable system scrambles all of its channels, follow the directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR: Disconnect the cable box from the TV. Connect the cable coming from the cable box to the AN- TENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR.
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Page 14: Connectingotherantennas
Chapter2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntenna or Cableto theVCR(cont.) Connect the fourth coaxial cable to the "OUT" terminal on the MB switch. Connect the other end of this cable to the "AN- TENNA IN" terminal on your VCR. When you are finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Televi- sion."... -
Page 15: Connectingseparateuhf/Vhfantennas
Insert lead under screws Wrap each exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw and tighten. shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips under the screw "-"1518"I 4- _ . o" heads). Tighten the screws. Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna terminal on the... -
Page 16: Connecting Thetelevision
Chapter 2: Connecting YourVCR VHI- Antenna UHI- Antenna _ ii 00_ h::_txi_Wi:a Lbi_d _300 Ohm Flat Twin Lead 300-75 Ohm Adapter Combiner Connecting theTelevision Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the TV. (If you haven't connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 10, "Connecting... -
Page 17: Connectingan Older Tv To The Vcr
Connectingan older TV to the VCR Take the black cable (called a coaxial cable) that is supplied with your VCR and attach it to the terminal labeled TENNA OUT on the back of your VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on your TV labeled ANTENNA IN. - Page 18 Chapter 2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theTelevision (cont.) If your TV has only one (mono) audio input, connect only the white (L) output from your VCR. DImportant: If you are connecting your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV, you cannot take advantage of your VCR's Hi-Fi sound.
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Page 19: Chapter Three
Operating YourVCR CHAPTER THREE Now that you've completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connec- tions, you're ready to start enjoying your equipment. To get the most satisfaction out of your VCR, you should carefully read the two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time"... -
Page 20: Usingthe Remotecontrol
Setting upyour VCR if you are using a TV equippedwith Audioand Video Inputs (ModernTV) Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input. (For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV's INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l"... - Page 21 VCR and TV. The HS-U420 remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi televisions, but it can also operate TVs from other manufacturers. If you need to set your remote control for your particular brand of...
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Page 22: Viewingthe Picturecomingfrom Yourvcr
(See page 49. ) Viewingthe picture comingfrom your VCR if you are using a modernTV Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input. (For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV's INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l"... -
Page 23: Loading And Unloading Tapes
[>Important: If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer to your home theater receiver's owner's guide. t Loadingand UnloadingTape Loadinga tape [>Important: Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. -
Page 24: Playingback A Tape
Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Playing a Tape(cont.) This section describes: • Playing back a tape, and • Using basic playback controls. Playingback a tape Beforeyoubegin,youneedto know: • how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 20). To play a tape, load a pre-recorded cassette. -
Page 25: Selectingthe On-Screenlanguage
$ Selectingthe On-screenLanguage You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, functions in English, Spanish or French. You should do this before you use the menus or set any audio/video functions. Before you begin, you need to know: •... - Page 26 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Usingthe Menusto SettheTime(cont.) Press the ADJUST buttons until the correct month appears on screen. Press the ENTER button. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the year. Press the ENTER button. _gh_ savings _un_- Q Year 199_ 1 Saturday Da_e 12:0OPm...
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Page 27: Programming Thevcrto Receivetv Channels
_Important: If you want the VCR to adjust the clock automatically for Day- light Saving Time, set the "Auto D.S.T." of the "Customize choices" menu to ON. (For more information on this feature, please see page 48.) If yousetthe "Auto D.S.T." of the"Customizechoices"menuto ON, Your VCR will change automatically the clock from 2 AM to 3 AM... -
Page 28: Using Video Mute
Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Programrnin 9 theVCRto Receiv TV Channels (cont.) To program channels automatically: Your choices are: _'Prosram record Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the INPUT _Customize choices button on the remote control until a channel number appears on the screen or on the front panel... - Page 29 Beforeyoubegin,you shouldknowhow: • to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 20) • to use the menus. (See page 23.) Your choices are: Press the MENU button on the remote control. The "¢CR _Prosram record Main Menu" appears on your TV.
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Page 30: Selecting A Channel
Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Programming theVCRto Receive TV Channels (cont.) When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press MENU button once to return to the "First Time Set-Up" menu; press the MENU button a second time to return to the "VCR Main Menu";... -
Page 31: Descriptions Of Audio And Video Functions
The functions you can select are: audio monitor, normal record, record speed, tape, index search, counter zero stop. Descriptionsof audio and video functions Below are descriptions of the audio and video functions, their uses and their settings. To select these functions and adjust their settings,... -
Page 32: Video Functions
SP produces the best picture quality and records up to two hours of video on a T-120 tape. Mitsubishi's EP speed has only slightly poorer qual- ity, and records up to six hours on a T-120. tape(Tape) -
Page 33: Recordinga Current Broadcast
[:>Important: The function menu does not appear when the other VCR menus are displayed; or during special effects playback. The recording speed (REC speed), and tape functions do not appear during playback. • Recording Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take... -
Page 34: Programming Your Vcr To Record
VCR will eject the tape. Programmingyour VCRto record You can program your VCR to record with the help of Mitsubishi's on-screen operating system. You can schedule up to eight record- ing "events"... - Page 35 The hour numbers of the starting time, along with the am/pm _P_sram reoord indicator, will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the Channel hour when you wish recording to start. Press the ENTER QDay Monday -£_o_a,_ button. Stop _ime Record speed AUTO The minute...
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Page 36: Using One-Touch Recording (Otr)
Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) _>Important: Only four of the eight program lines appear on-screen at any one time. To see additional program lines, turn the ADJUST buttons to scroll the lines on the screen. When you are finished with all programming, turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording... -
Page 37: Using One Key Programming
If you are using a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box. Additionally, if you are using an A/B switch, remember to set the switch to the correct position. Press the REC/OTR button... - Page 38 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Load a tape with its erasure tab intact into the VCR. Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button. (If you have not set the time, the "Set the clock" menu will appear. Set the clock, and then proceed.) If there is already...
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Page 39: Usingquickprogram
MENU button on the remote control. UsingQuickProgram Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process of programming your VCR to record. When you press the QUICK PROGRAM button on the remote control, you will immediately see the "Program... -
Page 40: Notesabout Programmedrecording
Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) If the VCR's memory is full, you will see the recap screen (below left) instead of the "Program to record" screen. You will O Day need to use the CANCEL button to erase an entry before you OStart time can add another... - Page 41 VCR will resume recording. Do not overlap the recording times you program. [:>Important: Remember that when your VCR is off, it may also be in stand-by for programmed recording. Also remember that the VCR, when programmed, will record over the next section of tape.
- Page 42 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) changing programmed recording settings If you want to change the programmed recording settings: Press the MENU button on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and the "VCR Main Menu" will appear on your screen.
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Page 43: The Advanced Features
CHAPTER FOUR Usingthe Advanced Features Now that you've learned about the basic operation of your VCR, you're ready to discover its advanced features. You'll find infor- mation Using the AdvancedPlaybackControls Displayingthe RemainingTime and the PresentTime SearchingTechniques Usingthe AdvancedOptions $ • Makinga Copyof a Tape UsingChild Lock Before you use the advanced features,... -
Page 44: The Tracking
Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features High speed search (EP mode only) Quick view Speed search >/ REW button Playback > Press 1/5slow-motion playback > 1/10slow-motion playback > 1/30 slow-motion playback _> Still " 1/30 reverse slow-motion playback <_ 1/10 reverse slow-motion playback <_ 1/5 reverse slow-motion... -
Page 45: Usingthe Time Counter
UsingtheAdvanced Playback Controls (cent.) manual t racking From time to time, you might play a tape that has excess "noise" in the picture (often looking like vibration or interference at the top or bottom of the screen). To correct the picture, you will have to manually track the tape. -
Page 46: The Present Time
Chapter4: Usingthe Advanced Features Thetimegaugeandthe remaining timeautomatically a ppear: during fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape), and during index searches. gauge S_opVCRiirne You can turn off the time gauge and the remaining time by I :40 pressing the DISPLAY button twice. -
Page 47: Zero Stop
Searching Techniques (cont.) Quick searching This feature lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about 30 second intervals. It is designed so that you can quickly speed through any commercials you may have recorded. To do this: Make sure that you have set the VCR remote to 'WCR mode". -
Page 48: Index Searchtechniques
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features When you wish to return to the point specified in step O, press the AUDIO/VIDEO button on the remote control. The function menu appears on your screen. Press the AUDIO/ VIDEO button until the counter zero stop function appears. -
Page 49: Usingthe Advancedoptions
t Usingthe AdvancedOptions You can make some optional setup choices. This section explains: • Using the auto daylight saving time, • Using the auto power saving (auto-off), • Setting the RF converter. Using the auto daylightsaving time When you set the daylight saving time setting to on, your VCR... -
Page 50: Settingthe Rf Converter
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Press the MENU button once to return to the 'q¢CR Main Menu;" press the MENU button a second time to turn off the menus. _Impor_ant: When you are viewing broadcast stations through th VCR and the TV picture is replaced with blue screen, the words "3minutes_Power... -
Page 51: Makinga Copyof A Tape
t Makinga Copyof a Tape There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape. One way is to use the HS-U420 to play a tape and use another VCR to record. The other way is to use another VCR to play a tape and the HS-U420 to record. -
Page 52: Usingyour Hs-U420To Play Back To Anothervcr
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Usingyour HS-U420to play back to anotherVCR [RECORDING] [ PLAYBACK AUD,OOUT.-- 0! --VIDEO VIDEO IN_ _-AUDIO IN R AUDIO OUT L_ _J-_AUDIO IN L Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO Set the input of the other VCR to "Exter- INPUT terminal on the other VCR. -
Page 53: Chapter Five Troubleshooting
CHAPTER FIVE Troubleshooting Problems Possible Solutions For More Information The VCR won't turn on. Check the power cord and the AC outlet. See Chapter 1, "Getting Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold Know Your VCR." the DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light disappears. -
Page 54: Index
Index Connecting the Television .. 14 input button ......A/B switch ......Connecting Your VCR ..10 installing the batteries ..18 adding channels ....controlling vibration ... 22 adjust button ......controls, basic playback ..22 adjusting the tracking .. - Page 55 ......6, 9 volume controls ..... quick program button ... 9 quick sea_'ching ....tape speed light ..... Welcome to Mitsubishi ..5 tape status symbol ....record button (REC/OTR) ..7 tape, record button ......fast forwarding ....
- Page 56 Guiade Operaci6nBdsica de la Videograbadora Funcionesbasicas de los botones bot6n de encendido (POWER) Oprima este bot6n para encender y apagar la videograbadora. ® bot6n de cancelaci6n (CANCEL) Utilice este botSn para cancelar selecciones en los mends en pantalla. ©®®1 ® botSn de grabaci6n (I7,_C, REC/OTR)
- Page 57 GufadeOperacibn Bdsica de la Videograbadora Cdmoseleccionarel idiomade el sistemaoperativode men,%en pantalla Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, vaya al paso 0- Desenchufe la videograbadora por m_is de dos minutos, y vuelvala a enchufar. Oprima el botdn POWER para encender la videograbadora Oprima el botdn MENU...
- Page 59 THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modification, alteration, repair or service of this product by anyone other than an authorized MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; operation in a manner contrary to the instructions which accompany the VCR;...
- Page 60 _,= MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 6100 Atlantic Boulevard Norcross, GA 30071-1305 © 1996 Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc. 872C151A2 PRINTED IN U. S, A.