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- Page 1 ,,_ MITSUBISHI Video Cassette Recorder Owner's Guide This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the mark may be used with this model.
- Page 2 RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT OPEN !.._AU/ItL,PI_I" 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 tl:e user to the presence of uninsulated...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Safeguards ........ Programming the VCR to Receive TV Channels ..........Preface Programming channels automatically .. 25 Welcome to Mitsubishi ....... Using video mute ........Unpacking Your VCR ........Adding and deleting channels ....27 Selecting a channel ......... Chapter Using the, Audio and Viideo 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 Protection Power Lines Power-supply cords should be routed An outside antenna system should not be that they are not likely to be walked on or located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power pinched by items placed upon or against circuit.,s, or where it can fall into such...
- Page 6 ImportantSafeguards PROTECTTHE POWERCORD Replacement Parts Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the When replacement parts are required, 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 Welcome To Mitsubishi
Welcome to Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces superior sound and a high resolution VHS picture available. It includes VHS Hi-Fi audio recording and playback, delivering compact disc-quality audio. Your owner's guide has been designed... -
Page 8: Chapter One
CHAPTER Getting to Know YourVCR Now that you have unpacked your player an J 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 ® (7) fluorescent channel buttons (CIIANNEL) 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 © record button (REC/OTR) control.
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Page 10: € Overviewof The Remotecontrol
Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR ® € Overviewof the RemoteControl display button (DISPLAY) Press this button to display the following information on the television: • how much time has elapsed on the current tape, • the channel numbe: and audio recep- tion mode you are watching, --10 * the audio channel(s) you selected... -
Page 11: Rearpanelterminals
© quick program button (QUICK PRO- play, stop and enter: button (PICKY/ GRAM) STOP, ENTER) This button allows you to program your Press this button to play a tape and press VCR more quickly and easily. When you again to stop the tape. Also press to stop press this button, you will immediately... -
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 aF,ply 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 fcom the TV. Connect the cable coming from the cable kox to the AN- TENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR.
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Page 14: Connectingotherantennas
Chapter 2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntenna or Cableto the VCR(cont.) Connect the fourth coaxial cable to'the "OUT" terminal on the A/B 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: Connecting Separateuhf/Vhfantennas
Insert lead under screws Wrap each exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips under the screw heads). Tighten the screws. and tighten. Push the adapter firmly onto the anten:na terminal on the VCR labeled ANTENNA... -
Page 16: Connecting The Television
Chapter 2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntenna cr Cableto theVCR(cont.) UHF Antenna VHF Antenna )hm Flat Twin Lead Ohm Coaxial Cable --300 Ohm Flat Twit Lead Combiner 300°75 Ohm Adapter Connecting the Television Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the FV. -
Page 17: Connecting An Older Tv To The Vcr
Connecting an older TV to the VCR Take the black cable (called a coaxial cal:,le) 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 (rnono) audio input, connect only the white (L) output from your VCR. [:>Important: 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
CHAPTER Operating Y ourVCR 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 shoul5 carefully read the two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for _he First Time"... -
Page 20: Setting Up Your Vcr If You Are Using A
Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV equippedwith Audio and Video Inputs(ModernTV) Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input. (For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pres_ing the TV's INPUT button until you see the words "F,xt-l" on the screen.) -
Page 21: Using The Remotecontrol To Operatethe Tv
VCR and TV. The HS-U420 remote control :_spre-set to ope_'ate Mitsubishi televisions, but it can also opc,rate TVs from ether manufacturers. If you need to set your remote control for your particular brand television, follow the instructions below. -
Page 22: Viewingthe Picturecomingfrom Yourvcr
(See page 48. ) Viewingthe picturecoming from your VCR if you are using a modernTV Turn on your TV and switch it to the corre :t external input. (For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV's; INPUT button until you see the words "ExL-I"... -
Page 23: Loading Andunloading Tapes
bImportant: If yoursystem includes a hometheaterreceiver or anA/V receiver, r eferto yourhometheaterreceiver's o wner's guide. Loading andUnloading Tapes Loading a tape [>Important: Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even when the VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will auto- matically turn the VCR on. -
Page 24: € Playinga Tape
Chapter3: Operating YourVCR € Playinga Tape Now that your VCR is connected and properly set up, and you know how to view a picture coming from your VCR, it's time to play a tape. This section describes: • Playing back a tape, and •... -
Page 25: I Selectingthe On-Screenlanguage
i 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 ,;et any audio/video functions. Before you begin, you need to know: •... - Page 26 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Usin_l t he Menus to Setthe Time(cont.) You will see the "Set the clock" menu. The words "Daylight savings" will be h:[ghlighti_d. Press the ADJUST buttons [e]l_&'_J_,,'lm-_L'bl,_ Month select the daylight savings setting ON or OFF. If you are Year currently following daylight...
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Page 27: Adding And Deleting
If youwantto adjustthe clockmanually for Daylight S avingTime, After you have displayed the "Set the clock" menu, make sure that the words "Daylight savings" is highligktcd. Then press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF. If you _.elect ON, the VCR will set the clock forward one hour. -
Page 28: Using Video Mute
Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Procjrammin_! the VCRto Receive TVChannels (cont.) Beforeyoubegin,youshould: • have completed all connections between your VCR, TV, and cable or antenna; (see page,; 10-16) • know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; (page 20) • know how to use the menus. (See page 23.) Your choices... -
Page 29: Channels
sound will also be turned off. If there is a time when you would like to try to tune in a weak station, turn video mute OFF. Beforeyou begin,you shouldknow how: Your choices are: coming from your VCR; (see page 20) •... -
Page 30: A Channel
Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Programming t he VCRto Reo.=ive T V ChanneNs (cont.) You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. the ADJUST buttons to select the channel that you want to add or delete. Press the ENTER button to add the channel Channel... -
Page 31: Of Audio And Video Functions
Thissection will teachyouabout: • Descriptions o faudioandvideofunctions, a nd • Selecting andadjustingthe audioandvideofunctions. Thefunctions youcanselect a re: audiomonitor, normalrecord, recordspeed, tape, index search, counter zero stop. Descriptions of audio and videofunctions Below are descriptions of the audio and vide_ functions, their uses and 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: And Adjusting The Audio And
_Important: Thefunctionmenudoesnotappearwhenthe otherVCRmenus aredisplayed; o r duringspecial e ffects playback. T herecording speed (RECspeed) a ndtape:Functions donot appear d uring playback. Recording Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage of our advanced electronics This section tells you about the following... -
Page 34: Your Vcr To Record
VCR will eject the tape. Programming your VCRto record You can program your VCR to record with th _ 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 indicator, will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set; the 0 Channel 0 Day Monday 17 ,I hour when you wish recording to start. Fress the ENTER 1,1-0%a button. 0 Stop rime Record speed...
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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, press 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 Prograraming
If youareusinga cablebox,select c hannel 3 or 4 ontheVCR, andchange thechannel o nthe cable box.Additionally,if you areusinganA/Bswitch,remember to setthe switch1;o t he correct p osition. Press the REC/OTR button on the fi'ont panel twice. The first time you press the button, recording will begin. - Page 38 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) To use One-Key Programming: 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.)
- Page 39 MENU button on the remote control. Using Quick Program Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process of programming your VCR to record. When you press the QUICK PROGRAM button...
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Page 40: Recording
Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Press the QUICK PROGRAM button on the remote control. the VCR is off, it will turn on. After tuning your TV to the B,][-d'_ ODay correct channel or input, you will see the _'Program to record" OStart _ime screen,... - Page 41 If a tape runs out during programmed recording, the VCR ejects the tape and the programmed recording light and the tape status symbol will flash. Load a new tape and press the REC button. VCR will resume recording. Do not overlap the recording times you program.
- Page 42 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) changing programmed recording settings If you want to change the programmed recording settings: Press the MENU button on the remote c_ntrol. Your VCR will turn on and the "VCR Main Menu" will appear on your screen.
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Page 43: Fea Lures
U ng tlle AdvancedFeatures CHAPTER FOUR Now that you've learned about the basic operation of your VCR, you're ready to discover its advanced featul_e,_. You'll find :infor- mation Using the AdvancedPlayback Controls Displayingthe RemainingTime and the PresentTime Searching Techniques Using the Advanced Options Makinga Copy of a Tape Using Child Lock Before you use the advanced... -
Page 44: The Tracking
Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvanced Playback Controls (cont.) High speed search (EP mode only) Speed search _> uic, Press REW button Playback 1/5 slow-motion playback 1/10 slow-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 playback... -
Page 45: Time
manualtracking 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 p: cture, you will have to manually track the tape. -
Page 46: The Present ;Ime
Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Displaying the Remaining Timeand the Present Time(cont.) Time gauge The time gauge and the remaining time automatically a ppear: during fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape), during counter zero stop and during index searches. ¥CR Stop You can turn off the time gauge and the remaining... -
Page 47: Zero Stop
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 "VCR" mode. While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by... - Page 48 Chapter 4: Usingthe Advanced Features SearchingTechniques (cont.) 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.
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Page 49: Options
+ 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. Usingthe auto daylight saving time When you set the daylight saving time setting to on, your VCR... -
Page 50: The Rf Conver_Er
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Using theAdvanced Options (cont.) The "Customize choices" menu will appear. Use the ADJUST buttons to select "Auto power save." Then, press the ENTER Video mute OAu_o D.S.T. (OFF) button to set to ON. (OFF) D] flk]ll,4 II-.l I[=-)a_.-"tt:i.j 0 RF converter... -
Page 51: Copy Of A Tape
Makinga Copy of 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: Vcr
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Making a Copy of a Tape(cont.) Using your HS-U420to play back to anotherVCR [RECORDING] PLAYBACI< I HS-U420 oooolt .o.** GLI iiiiii AUDIO IN VIDEO IN@ 0_-- AUDIO OUT • AUDIO OUT _ _.,_VIDEO _ _-AUDIO IN L Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO Set the input... - Page 53 oul e l 00fing Problems Possible Solutions ForMoreInformation 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.
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Page 54: Index
Index Connecting Your VCR ..10 Loading and Unloading A/B switch ......controlling vibration .... 22 Tapes ........ adding channels ....controls, basic playback ..22 lock light ........ adjust button ......copy, making one of a tape. locking th_ VCR ....adjusting the tracking .. - Page 55 ......6, 9 Quick Program, using ..37 quick program button ... 9 quick searching ....Welcome to Mitsubishi ..5 tape speed light ..... tape status symbol ....:7 tape, fast forwarding ....record button (REC/OTR) ..7 loading .......
- Page 56 Gufa deOperacibnB sica de la Videograbadora Funcionesb_sicas de los botones botdn de encendi.do (POWER) Oprima este botdn p_!.ra encender y apagar la videograbadora. botdn de cancelaciSn (CANCEL) _PSR Utilice este botSn para cancelar G®® selecciones en los raenfis en pantalla. ®...
- Page 57 C6mo seleccionarel idioma de el sistema operativode mendsen pantalla Si nunca se ha usado ]a video_abadora, vaya al paso 0. Desenchufe la videograbadora por mils de dos minutos, y wuelvala a enchufar. Oprima el bot6n POWER para encender la videograbadora. Oprima el botdn MENU en el control remoto.
- Page 59 DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modification, alteration, repair or service 3f this product by anyone other than an authorized MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; op,aration in a manner contrary to the instructions which accompany the VCR;...
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