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Mitsubishi HS-U270 Owner's Manual

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Video
Cassette
Recorder
Owner's
Guide
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VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The
VCR Plus+ system is manufactured
under license from Gemstar I-)e\,elopment Corporation.
With VCR Plus+C 3 system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the
appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C3 and
VCR Plus+C 3 are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. C)nly video cassett_ tapes with the
mark may be used with this model.

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  • Page 1 MITSUBISHI Video Cassette Recorder Owner's Guide © © VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar I-)e\,elopment Corporation. With VCR Plus+C 3 system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
  • Page 2 RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK DONOT 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 to the presence of uninsulated...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    VCR to Receive TV Important Safeguards ........ Channels ..........Preface Programming channel_ automatically .. 29 Welcome to Mitsubishi ....... Using video mute ........Adding and deleting channels ....32 Unpacking Your VCR ........Selecting a channel ......... Using the 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...
  • Page 5 Power-Cord P rotection Power Lines Power-supply c ords shouldberoutedso An outside antenna system should not be that they arenotlikely tobewalkedonor located in the vicinity of overhead power pinched by itemsplaced uponor against lines or other electric light or power them,payingparticularattentionto cords circuit,J, or where it caa fall into such at plugs,convenience receptacles, andthe power lines or circuits.
  • Page 6 Important S afeguards Replacement Parts PROTECTTHE POWERCORD 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...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Welcome t o Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mit,;ubishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces a high resolution VHS picture and is designed fi)r easy operatioa. Your VCR also includes the VCR Plus+ system and converter...

  • Page 8: Chapter One

    Getting to Know YourVCR CHAPTER 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, yc.u may just want to glance at this section and refer to it later.

  • Page 9: Fluorescent Display

    ® power button (POWER) (_) one key program bul;ton Press this button to turn the VCR on or (ONE KEY PROGRAiYl) off. You must turn the VCR off after you Press to program the VCR to record. have programmed it to record. channel buttons (CHANNEL)

  • Page 10: Overview Of The Remotecontrol

    Chapter 1: Getting to KnowYourVCR Fluorescent Display (cont.) ® tape speed lights (SP, EP) satellite channel you are receiving. This will light to indicate the tape speed cable tuning light ([]', will light up when you are using when playing or recording.
  • Page 11 ® TV/VCR slide switch ® rewind, reverse search and adjust In add:it:on to operating your VCR, :your - button (REW, ADJUST) VCR remote control can be used to operate Press this button to rewind a tape or to most of the function,_ of many brands reverse search.

  • Page 12: Rear Panelterminals

    VCR (through the audio input) receiver. (The cable is available from your and out to the TV (through the audio Mitsubishi dealer, pa='t name, "IR EMIT- output.) You may not need to use these TEn.") terminals if you have an older TV.

  • Page 13: Chapter Two

    CHAPTER Connecting YourVCR Now that you're familiar with some of your V,3R's features, you're ready to connect the antenna and the televisi,m. You won't; have to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter -- make only those connections that apply to your equLpment.
  • Page 14 Chapter2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntenna or Cableto the VCR(cont.) connecting cablewitha cablebox If your cable system requires you to use a cable box, follow the Disconnect the cable box from the TV..directions below te connect your cable box to your VCR: Connect the cable coming from the cable box to the AN- TENNA...
  • Page 15 connecting anantennawitha 300-ohm flat twinlead (If you have a 300-ohm flat twin lead, you _il] need to purchase 300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.) Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV. Insert lead under screws Before you can attach the antenna lead,_ t;3 the adapter',...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Television

    Chapter2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntenna cr Cableto theVCR(cont.) To connect your antennas: Disconnect the antennas from the back of the TV. Connect the antenna leads onto the combiner. Screw or push the combiner onto the AiN_2ENNA IN terminal on the VCR. See "Connecting the Television,"...
  • Page 17 If the TV's antenna terminal ... then you w need splitter that looks like 1his. looks like this... ® No splitter needed ANTENNA Connect to UHF IN UHFNHF splitter (:,n TV ® Connect to VHF IN cn TV From ANTENNA OUT on V_ Connect to UHF IN i:ln tV...

  • Page 18: Connectinga Moderntv With Audio And Video Inputs

    DSSor PRIMESTAR receiver To connect the satellite receiver, you should use a video cable and an audio cable to preserve the maximum si_,mal quality. "You can purchase these cables at your Mitsubishi dealer or at your local electronics store.
  • Page 19 VCR can control your receiver. If t.lhey don't appear, you will need to purchase an IR emitter (part. name: IR EMIT- TER) from your Mitsubishi dealer. [:>Important: If you use a cable box and a satellite receiver_ be sure to connect...

  • Page 20: Using Special ® Adjusting 16

    SATELLITE-" RECEIVER BACK PANEL (VCR) IR WINDOW _I'_VERTER _ ® ® For other component Connectingthe AN Network(optional) Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special terminals called the "A/V Network." The primary purpose of the A/V Network is to "pass" remote control codes between Mitsubi shi compone_.lts.

  • Page 21: Chapter Three

    CHAPTER THREE Operating YourVCR 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 22: Usingthe Remotecontrol

    Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV equippedwith Audio and Video Inputs(Moden TV} i 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: Using The Remote Controlto Operatethe Tv

    "b" will appear on the fro:at panel display indicate that the HS-U270 becomes the VCR-B mode.) Set the remote mode on the other Mitsubishi VCR to %rCR-A" operation mode. With the VCR turned off, press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button...
  • Page 24 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Usingthe Remote Control(cont.) Brand of TV Brand code settingup yourremotecontroltooperateyourTM buttons Mitsubishi 1,2, 3 OI Turn off your TV. Fisher G.E. CANCEL On the HS-U270 remote control, set t:he TV/VCR slide switch Goldstar 2, 9 to TV position.

  • Page 25: Viewingthe Picturecomingfromyourvcr

    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", "Input",...

  • Page 26: Loadingandunloadingtapes

    Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR LoadingandUnloadingTapes Loading a tape E> Important: Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even when the VCR POWER is off, load!rig a tape will auto- matically turn the VCR on. Use only tapes that have a _ label.

  • Page 27: Playing A Tape

    Playing a 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 28: Usingthe On-Screenmenu's

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Playing a Tape(cont.) controlling vibration duringstillframe If the picture vibrates during still frame, pr_ss the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel until the picture :is steady. Usingthe On-screenMenu's When using the on-screen menu with your remote control, you will use the FF and REW buttons as your ADJUST...

  • Page 29: Usingthe Menusto Set The Time

    Usingthe Menusto Set the Time This section will show you how to use the on-screen menus. will use the menus to operate many features, _uch as setting time, programming to record, and memorizin_i channels. On the on-screen menus, the selected item is indicated in white.
  • Page 30 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR UsingtheMenusto Setthe Time(cont.) Press the ADJUST buttons to set the ,date. Press the ENTER B=-, button. ODaylisht eavinse 0 Month June OYear I_96 --16 Sunday-- 1 _- : OO'p m OTime The hour numbers and the am/pro indicator will be blinking.

  • Page 31: The Vcr To Receive Tv Channels

    Programming the VCRto ReceiveTV Channels Before your VCR can receive television charmels, you need to program all of the local channels you can receive into your VCR. Fortunately, our menu system makes this an easy process. This section will also explain some other channel-related functions.
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Programming t he VCRto Receive TV Channels (cont.) If you are recording or playing back a tape, the words "Not _Important: available" will flash. To correct this, stop the tape. You will see the menu for automatically memorizing chan- nels.
  • Page 33 Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer CodeNumber Manufact= Code Number 1,2,11 59, 61,67 Sheritech Magnavox Archer 29, 58, 65 Movietime SL Marx 30,31, 51,54 5, 14,29 29, 65 20, 51, 52 14, 21,25 Century Sprucer Citizen 29, 65 27, 39, 40, 49, 50, 61 Stargate 5, 14, 29, 65 Diamond...

  • Page 34: Using Video Mute

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Programming t heVCRto Receive TV Channels (cont.) cannot change channels on the cable box. You will need to change channels yourself, using the cable box's remote control. You should re-program your VCP, choosing "Cable" in step O on page 30.

  • Page 35: Selectinga Channel

    Main Menu" appears on your TV. Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select "First Time Set-Up." Press the ENTER button. You will see the "First Time Set-Up" menu. Press the t_J:)- JUST buttons to select "Add/delete chann,_ls." Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 36: Usingthe Audioand 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. The picture may vibrate...
  • Page 37 tape(Tape) Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Tape Remain- ing display. If you are using a tape that is two hours long or less (labeled T-30 through T-120), set this function to "T-120." If you are using a tape labeled T-160, set the function to "T-160."...

  • Page 38: Numbers

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Settingthe VCR Plus+GuideChannelNumbers The VCR Plus+ system allows you to pro£:am your VCR to record television shows by simply entering a PlusCode programming number found after each program in your TV listings. The VCR Plus+ system as,;igns a unique number to each channel...
  • Page 39 channel number for NBC is 2, and your VCR receives NBC on 23, you need to "set up" these numbers using the procedure described below. If al_!the channels whose numbers are the same (for example, the guide number for NBC is ,.,'> and your VCR also receives on 2), you can skip this set-up procedure.

  • Page 40: Recording

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR SettingtheVCRPlus+GuideChannel N umbers (cont.) If the number does not appear in the left column of your list, press the ADJUJST buttons to move the cursor to the next number. If you find the number in the left colui:m of your list, press Plus Guide VCR Channel the ADJUST...

  • Page 41: A Current Broadcast

    :removed, the VCR will eject the tape. Programmingyour VCRto record You can program your VCR to record with the ]lelp of Mitsubishi's on-screen operating system. You can schedule up to eight record- ing "events"...
  • Page 42 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) To program your VCR to record: Load a tape with its erasure tab intact into the VCR. are: Your choices Press the MENU button on the remote control. The "VCR _li[ LlJii;-llliW[ IIi:_] Main Menu" appears on your screen.
  • Page 43 The minute numbers of the start time billflash. Press the 0 Channel ADJUST buttons to set the minutes when you wish recording to start. Press the ENTER button. Honday Stop time ORecord speed AUTO The hour numbers of the stop time, along with the am/pm indicator, will flash.

  • Page 44: Cancellinga Recordingin Progress

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Rerording (cont.) changing settingswhileprogramming If you wish to change one of your settings (such as start time) while you are programming, press the FNTER and CANCEL button on the remote to select the setting you wish to change. ENTER will move you forward through...
  • Page 45 If you enter a number incorrectly, press the CANCEL :button on the remote control. When you have finished entering PlusCode number, press the ENTER button. Use the ADJUST buttons to select whether you want to record your program once. daily, or weekly. •...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) If you have not already done so, set the, speed at which you would like to record. (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions" on page 35.) Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do thi_, press the INPUT button on the remote...

  • Page 47: Using One Key Programming

    Using One Key Programming One Key Programming is a programming reel;hod that is simple to use and easy to learn, without using the remote control. Before you begin, • you need to know how to view the picture coming from your VCR;...
  • Page 48 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the minute 0 Channel when you wish recording to start. Then, wait for 4 seconds. 0 Day Monday The word "Stop t_me L. highlighted• 0 Stop time Record speed...

  • Page 49: Quick Program

    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 PROGRAI_I!VCR Plus+ button on the remote control, you will immediately see the VCR Plus+ "ProlFam to record"...
  • Page 50 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) When you are finished using the VCR, turn the VCR power off again, either with the POWER button on the remote or the POWER button on the front panel. Make sure the programmed recording light is back on.
  • Page 51 programming TVprograms thatendon the dayafter If you want to start the recording at 11:00 Phi and end it at 2:00 AM the next day, simply set the start time to 11:00 PM on the recording start day and the end time to 2:00 AM. There is no need to change the day of the week.
  • Page 52 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) loading a tapefor programming If, after programming, you forget to load a tape, or if you load a tape with its erasure tab removed, then the )rogrammed record- ing light and the tape status symbol will fla_.h.

  • Page 53: Features

    Os[ngth-e ,dvancedFeatures CHAPTER FOUR 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 AdvancedPlayback Controls Displayingthe RemainingTime and the Present Time SearchingTechniques Using the AdvancedOptions Makinga Copy of a Tape Using Child Lock Before you use the advanced...

  • Page 54: Adjustingthe Tracking

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Using the Advancerl Playback Controls (cont.) High speed search (EP mode only) > Speed search > 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 stow-motion playback 1/5 reverse slow-motion playback Press Reverse playback...

  • Page 55: Using The Time Counter

    slowtracking Slow tracking is used to adjust the playback quality during slow motion playback and still frame. You can only use slow tracking your tape was recorded in extended play (EP) speed. To adjust slow tracking, put a tape into slow motion, then press the CHAN- NEL buttons on the front panel of the VCR until the best picture...

  • Page 56: The Present Time

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Displaying theRemaining Timeandthe Present "rime (cont,) _>Important: The time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals on recorded tapes. They will therefore not function with tapes that have not yet been recorded. Also, you must have set the "Tape"...

  • Page 57: Speed Searching

    Number button Search time sec. sec. sec. sec. set the search time up to 3 minutes. Speedsearching You can use speed search to visually search through the contents of a videotape. To do this: While playing a tape, press the FF or RFW button. You will see the picture as it fast forwards...

  • Page 58: Techniques

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Searching Techniques (cont.) Index searchtechniques Index search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Before using index search, index marks are placed at important places on a tape. Then, index search is used to find these marks. Index marks are added automatically...

  • Page 59: Saving Time

    Using the auto daylightsaving time When you set the daylight saving time setting to on, your VCR will automatically adjust the clock for Daylight Saving Time. [>Important: With the auto daylight saving time is ON, your VCR will auto- matically change the clock from 2 AM to 3 AM on first Sunday April, and change...

  • Page 60: Settingthe Rf Converter

    Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvanced Options (cont.) _>Important: When you are viewing broadcast stations through VCR, the words "3minutes-->Power off' will ;appear on TV screen three minutes before the VCR power turns off. The display will count down the number of minutes until the VCR turns off.

  • Page 61: Vcr

    Using your HS-U270to recordfrom another VCR [ PLAYBACK HS-U270 [RECORDING] VIDEO OUT---_I---AUDIO Put the tape you want to copy into the Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO other VCR and find the place from which OUTPUT terminal on the other VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the you want to begin cop._4ng.

  • Page 62: Vcr

    Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Making a Copyof a Tape(cont.) Using your HS-U270to play back to anotherVCR HS-U270 [RECORDING 1 I PLAYBACK J imm_i= mmiim_mmilm AUDIO OLIT-- --VIDEO VIDEO IN-__-----AUDIO Connect one RCA audio cable to the AU- Put the tape you want to copy into the DIO INPUT terminal on the other VCR.
  • Page 63 CHAPTER FIVE Troubleshooting ForMoreInformation Problems Possible Solutions See Chapter 1, "Getting The VCR won't turn on. • Check the power cord and the AC outlet. Know Your VCR." Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light disappears.
  • Page 64 (part number, "KIT-CBC" or "INFRARED EMITTER" to the CONVERTER BOX CONTROL terminal the rear of the VCR. Contact your Mitsubishi dealer for more help. DSS ® is a registered trademark of DirecTV, Inc. PRIMESTAR ® is a registered...

  • Page 65: Index

    Index button ........DSS ® or PRIMESTAR ® receiver ......video terminals ....A/V Network: satellite ......installing the batteries ..20 connecting ......television ......terminals ......UHF/VHF antennas ..13 adding channels ....converter antenna control terminal ....connecting ......
  • Page 66 Index programming (cont.) speed search ......mute ......... VCRPlus+ ......stop button ......6, 9 using ftmctions ....VCRto record ....volume controls ..... tape speed light ..... quick program tape status symbol ....8 button ......... tape using ......... copying ......
  • Page 67 Guia de OperacibnB sica de la Videograbadora Funcionesb_sicasde los I:,otones bot6n de encendido (POWER) Optima este botdn para encender y apagar la videograbadora. ® botdn de cancelacidll (CANCEL) Utilice este botdn para cancelar selecciones en los memis en pantalla. ® botdn de grabaci6n (REC)
  • Page 68 Guiade Operaci6n Bdsicade laVideograbadora C6mo seleccionarel idiomade el sistemaoperativode men_sen pantalla Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, vaya al paso O. Desenchufe la x4deograbadora por m_s de dos minutos, y vuelvala a enchufar. @) Oprima el bot6n POWER para encender la videograbadora Oprima el bot6n MENU...
  • Page 69 MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; ope ration in a manner contrary to the instructions which accompany the VCR; freight damage; or any damage caused by acts of God such as lightning or fluctuation in dectrical power. This warranty...
  • Page 70 _= MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 6100 Atlantic Boulevard Norcross, GA 30071-1305 © 1996 Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc. PRINTED IN SINGAPORE 872C151A1...

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