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,,_ MITSUBISHI Video Cassette Recorder Owner',' Guide This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the _ mark may be used with this model.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF E:LECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SACK) NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNFL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user...
On-screen :Language ... 25 Using the Audio and Video Functions ..26 Preface: Selecting and adjusting the audio _nd Welcome to Mitsubishi ....... video .functions ........Unpacking Your VCR ........Descriptions of audio and video functions ..........Chapter One: Using the Menus to Set the Time .....
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS 5iARKED ON THE VCR. Read Instructions AJl the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating...
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12.Power-Cord Protection EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING Power-supply c ordsshouldberoutedso that they arenot likely tobewalkedonor pinched by itemsplaceduponor against them,payingparticularattentiontocords LEAD IN WIRE at plugs,convenience receptacles, andthe pointwheretheyexit fromthe appliance. DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) 13.Lightning Foraddedprotection forthis videoproduct GROUNDING receiver duringa lightningstorm,or when CONDUCTORS it is left unattended andunusedforlong -(NEC...
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Important S afeguards DO NOT PLACEANYTHINGON THE 21.Safety Check RECORDER Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service Heavy objects placed on the recorder will technician to perform safety checks to cause damage. The top of the recorder is also determine that the video product...
Welcome to Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mit,mbishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces a high resolution VHS picture and is designed to be easy to operate. Mitsubishi has created your VCR to bring yo_ years of viewing enjoyment.
CHAPTER Gettingto KnowYourVCR Now that you have unpacked your player and read througfi safety information, it:s time to become farmliar 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.
Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR Fluorescent D isplay (cont.) ® adjusting the tracking. When tracldng lock light (LOCK) finished, it will glow ,;teadily. If you adjust This lights up when the "Child Lock _ the tracking manu_flly, it will turn feature is in use. ®...
Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR Overview of tile RemoteControl ( cont.) ® jog, adjust, and index search buttons stop button (STOP) (JOG/ADJUST, INDEX SEARCH) Press this button to stop a tape. After pausing a tape, you can use these VCR/TV button (VCRiTV) buttons to advance a tape frame-by-frame.
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 wonh; have to complete all of the connections you see irL this chapter -- make only those connections that apply to your equipment.
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Chapter2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting the Antenna or Cableto the VCR(cont.) connecting cablewitha cablebox,ifall channels arescrambled If your cable system scrambles all of its ch_nr..els, follow the directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR: ANTENNA Disconnect the cable box from the TV. II er "it- •...
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" tern_mal on your VCR. When you are finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Televi- sion."...
Chapter2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntennaor Cableto theVCR(cont.) Wrapeach exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips under the screw Insert lead under screws ANTENNA__ heads). Tighten the screw,'_. and tighten ..Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna...
Antenna Antenna VHF -- 300 Ohm Flat 300 Ohm Twin Lead Flat Twin Lead _-- 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable i ANTENNA ..300 - 75 Ohm Adapter J Combiner OUT I €,Connectingthe Television Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the 'FV.
Chapter 2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theTelevisiion (cont.) If the TV's antenna terminal looks like this..then you will need a splitter that looks like this. ® No splitter needed ANTENNA Connect UHF/VHF splitter _UHF_ IN onTV ® Coonect to From ANTENNA OUT on VCR VHF IN on "IV UHF/VHF splitter,, Connect to...
Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs Your new VCR can be connected to many different types of televisions. If your TV has audio and video inputs, you will want to connect your VCR to these inputs to take advantage of your VCR's superior picture...
CHAPTER THREE OperatingYourVCR 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" and "Viewing the Picture Coming fl:om Your VCR"...
Setting up your VCR if you are using a monitor TV If you have connected the VCR to a monitor TV, you will never have to use the VCR/]_ button and you don't need to set t:he VIDEO CHANNEL switch. Whatisa Monitor71/? Helpful Information A monitor...
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VOLUME, *Use button 1, 2, or 3 to set up MUTE and number buttons to operate your TV. your remote for use with, Mitsubishi TVs. Additionally, you will be able to use the DISPLAY, INPUT ENTER buttons, depending on which type efTV you have. Please refer to the table on the next page.
... andthe ENTER ... then theDISPLAY ... andthe INPUT ffyouused thiscode buttonwil worklike buttonwill worklike buttonwill v like button tosetup this button... this button... thisbuttc your r emote... ENTER DISPLAY INP! TVNIE DISPLAY TVNIE ENTER DISPLAY ENTER DISPLAY RECALL "FVNI[ ENTER _ECALL TV/V"...
TV viewing. Viewingthe picture comingfrom your VCR ifyou are using a monitorTV Turn on your TV and switch it to the coJ_ect external input. (For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pre:_sing the TV's INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l"...
Your new VCR will eject the tape if you improperly load it. If the [_Important: VCR ejects the tape, remove the tape, check to see that the contents label is facing you, that the geared tape reels are facing downwards, wait a few seconds;, and try agaiL Unloadinga tape Press the EJECT...
Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Playinga Tape(cont.) To play a tape: Load a pre-recorded cassette. Press the PLAY button either on the front panel or on t:he remote control. The VCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed. When the VCR reache._ the end of the tape, it will automatically rewind the tape and stop.
Selectingthe On-screenLanguage You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, functions in one of three languages: 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: •...
Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Usingthe Audioand Video Functions You can use the remote control to select marly of the VCR's audio and video functions and adjust their settings. The VCR will display the settings on the television's screen. This section will teach you about: •...
The speed at which you record has an effect c,n picture quality. will produce the best picture quality and can record up to two hours of video on a T-120 tape. Mitsubishi's EP speed has only slightly poorer quality, but records up to sfi_ hours on a T-120.
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Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Usingthe Menu,s to Set thel'ime (cont.) The cursor automatically moves to the wor_l =Clock." The hour set__he:-_clo c_i_!!_i!!:ii!_i _i!_:!!!_i!! i !_ numbers and the am/pm indicator will be blinking. Press the Month June " Year 1995 JOG/ADJUST buttons to set the hour and am/pm...
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Programming the VCRto ReceiveTV Channels Before your VCR can receive television channels, you need to program all of the channels you can receive into your VCR. Fortunately, our menu system makes this an easy process_ This section will also explain some other charnel-related func- tions.
Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Programming theVCRto Rec:eive T V Channels (cont.) The "First Time Set-Up" menu appears on your screen. Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons 1_omove the cursor next to %VIemo- Your choices are: clock rize channels." Press the ENTER button. [,=,111 l[O][l | IP+l[=ll.,_ll I I';.
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Press the MENU button on the remote control. The "VCR Main Menu" appears on your TV. Your choices are: Program record Search time Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons on the remote control Search blank move the cursor next to "First Time Set-Up." Press the ENTER button on the remote...
Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Programming theVCRto Receive TV Channels (cont.) selecting channels directly You can select channels directly by using the n_mber buttons the remote control. For example, to choose ch_.mml 23, press the "2" button, then the "3" button. To select a single digit: channel, such as channel 5, press...
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Programming your VCR to record You can program your VCR to record with the help of Mitsubishi's on-screen operating ,;ystem. YOU can schedule uP to four record- ing "events" within a one month period.
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Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Press the MENU button on the remote control. The _VCR Your choices are: Main Menu" appears on your screen. Use the JOG/ADJ-UST |l[lI I I!;-111 II _oll II_IIlo| buttons on the remote control to move the cursor next to Search time...
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The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the _4Programi_o record JOG/ADJUST buttons to set the minutes when you wish recording to start. Press the ENTER buttx)n. Channel Monday.19 Stop time --:-- _ain_Menu Press The hour numbers of the stop time, along wkh the anYpm Program record.
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Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Using One-TouchRecording(OTR) One-Touch Recording (also called OTR) is a way to begin record- ing immediately, but have your VCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over. Beforeyou begin,you needto know: •...
Ifyou programtoo muchtimeintotheOTRtimer If you program too much time into the OTR timer, continue pressing the REC/OTR button. You will "cycle" around onc,e you have reached the 4-hour point. You can start over, adding time in 30 minute intervals. HowOTRaffectsothercontrols OTR, the VCR will pause If you press the PAUSE button...
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Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the day you 4 Program record would like to record (for example, Monday the nineteenth). Channel Then, wait for 4 seconds. The cursor will move to the starting Monday time, and the hours will flash.
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REW while the cursor is next to 1:he channel number, you will cancel the entire 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 PROGRAM...
Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recordil_g (cont.) C>Important: If you press the QUICK PROGRAM button, but the clock is not set, you will see the "Set the clock" menu. The QUICK PROGRAM button does not work during One-Key Programming. Notes about programmedrecording _>Important: If you use the VCR when the programmed recording...
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programming T V programs thatend onthe dayafter If you want to start the recording at 11:00 PM 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.
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Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recordiing ( cont.) Press the CANCEL button. The program is erased. Press the MENU button once to return to the Main Menu; press it again to turn off the menus. correcting programming errors If, after programming, you forget to load a tape, or load a tape with its erasure tab removed, then the programmed...
CHAPTER FOUR [Jsinqtl eA-dvanced 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 Usingthe Advanced Playback Controls Displayingthe present time SearchingTechniques Makinga Copy of a Tape UsingChild Lock Before you use the advanced features,...
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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.
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Displayingthe presenttime The present time display on the fluorescent display shows the current time when the VCR is turned off or when a tape is not loaded into the VCR. If you have not set the clock (or if there has been a power failure of more than 30 seconds.), the display will...
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When you find the point where you want to continue record- ing (e.g. the last frame before the commercial), stop operating the buttons. After 3 seconds, the VCR will return to record pause, and you will see the live picture. Press the PAUSE button...
Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Searching Techniques (cont.) Searchingby time You can use the time counter tO search to a specoific point on & tape. Press the MENU button on the remotecontrol to disp:[ay _he CR_Ma_n:_enu ..Your choices are: "VCR Main Menu." Program record Press the JOG/ADJUST...
TheVCRwill fast forwardandstopatthe first blank (unre- corded) s ection oftape.If the VCRreaches the endofthe tape,the search is canceled. _Important: If thereis no tape loaded in the VCR, or if the VCR is recording, this feature is not available. Load a tape into the VCR or stop recording.
Chapter4: Usingthe Advanced Features Searching Techniques (cont.) Making a Copyofa Tape There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape. One way is to use the HS-Ull0 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-Ull0...
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On the HS-U110, press record (REC or REC/OTR), and then PAUSE. On the other VCR, press PLAY then, PAUSE. Release the PAUSE button on both VCRs at the same time. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished. Usingyour HS-U110to play backto another VCR IRECORDING] [ PLAYBACK --AUDIO...
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Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features , UsingChild Lock The child lock feature prevents others from ush_g your VCR. To lock the VCR: Press and hold down the DISPLAY button on the front panel or on the remote control for about 8 seconds. The LOCK light on the fluorescent display will light up.
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Troubleshooting CHAPTER FIVE ForMoreInformation Problems Possible Solutions The VCR won't turn on. Check the AC cord and the AC outlet. See.. Chapter 1, _(_ettmg 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.
(REC/OTR) ......fast forwarding a tap_ ....... record button ..........flat twin leads, connecting ....... record cancel ..........Welcome to Mitsubishi ....... fluorescent display ........record light ..........frangais ............record speed ..........Front Panel Buttons and Functions ..6...
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Guia deOperacibnBfisica de la Videograbadora Funcionesb_sicas de los botones botdn de encendido (POWER) Optima este botdn psxa encender y apagar la videograbadora. botdn de cancelaci.Sn (CANCEL) Utilice este botdn para cancelar selecciones en los men6s en pantalla. botdn de grabacidn (REC, REC/OTR) Utilice este bot6n para comenzar...
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Guiade Operaci6n Bdsicade laVideograbadora C6mo seleccionarel idioma de el sistema operativode mendsen pantalla Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, vaya al paso 0. Desenchufe la videograbadora por m_s de dos minutos, y vuelvala a enchufar. Oprima el botSn POWER para encender la _:ideograbadora.
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MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; operation in a manner contrary to the instructions which accompany the VCR; freight damage; or any damage caused by acts of God ,.suchas 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...