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Mitsubishi HS-U760 Owner's Manual

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MITSUBISHI
Video
Cassette
Recorder
Owner's
Guide
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Developrnent Corp. VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
(;hanger
S[_]
his Video Cassette Recorder is based on the S-VHS and VHS forrlats. Only video cassette
tapes with the _
mark or 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 Developrnent Corp. VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. (;hanger S[_] his Video Cassette Recorder is based on the S-VHS and VHS forrlats. Only video cassette...
  • Page 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF f:LECTRIC 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 Lhe user...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safeguards ........ Descriptions of video :;unctions ....30 Using the Menus to Set the Time ..... 31 Preface Programming the VCR to Receive TV Welcome to Mitsubishi ....... Channels ..........Unpacking Your VCR ........Programming channels automatically .. 33 Using video mute ........

  • 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 appliance operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions...
  • Page 5 Power-Cord Protection EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING Power-supply cords should be routed that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against ----ANTENNA them, paying particular attention to cords --_k LEAD IN WIRE at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.
  • Page 6 Important S afeguards DO NOT PLACE ANYTHINGON THE 21.Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs RECORDER to this video product, ask the service Heavy objects placed on tt:e recorder will technician to perform safety checks to cause damage. The top of the recorder is also determine...

  • Page 7: Welcome To Mitsubishi

    Welcome t o Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mi tsubishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces superior sound and the highest resolution S-VHS picture available. It includes Hi-Fi audio recording and playback, deliver!ng compact disc- quality audio.

  • Page 8: Chapter One

    ® remote control swil:ch (REMOTE) shuttle ring This switch allows yon to use the remote Turn this ring to the right to fast forward control to operate boti_ the HS-U760 another Mitsubishi VCR. (See page 23.)

  • Page 9: Fluorescent Display

    PO_I_R AE_CT 15 17 1191 9 101112 18 20 ® one key program button record level control (REC LEVEL) Use this control to lower or raise the audio (ONE KEY PROGI_) Press to program the VCR to record. level during recording.
  • Page 10 Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR FitorescentDisplay (cont.) 4 56 1!! ..!!1 ._o z u T, FR SA DAY \-,_REMONd_2012 7 4 2 L2+40FFWK SU -:i.ii:;[-J_-..::" SPVCR|_I/€| LP4OTR I _EFJI I"1 rl • 11111I. I-II I I I-I I-I. I_1 II I_1 I_1 n i-ll n i-i g l n _ _ I_1 I_1 s...

  • Page 11: Overviewof The Remotecontrol

    Press this button t,) use quick search, use the VCR's super quick view feature, ® volume controls (VOLUME) to use a Mitsubishi TV's quick view Press the bottom half of this button feature. (indicated by the down arrow) to lower the volume;...
  • Page 12 SOURCE, PIP) • the source that is supplying the VCR Use these buttons to control the picture-in- with a signal, picture [unctions of a Mitsubishi • the present time, • whether the VCR is stopped, playing, off-timer and one-touch recording...

  • Page 13: Rearpanelterminals

    VCR to monitor television, or for making copies of tapes. The black terminals marked with an other Mitsubishi products that have "S" marked are called "S-Video" terminals Active A/V Network terminals or A!V and can be used to connect televisions...

  • Page 14: 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 televi,;ien. 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 15 connecting cablewitha cablebox If your cable system requires you to use at c able box, 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.
  • Page 16 Chapter2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting the Antenna o,'Cableto theVt..,R (cont.) Follow the procedures for connecting the kind of leads your antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connecting the Television." connecting anantennawitha 300-ohm flattwinlead (If you have a 300-ohm flat twin lead, you will need to purchase 300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics...

  • Page 17: Connecting The Television

    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 ANTENNA IN terminal on the VCR. See "Connecting the Television," below. UHF Antenna VHF Antenna 300 Ohm 300 Ohm Flat...

  • Page 18: Connectinga Regular Tv To The Vcr

    Chapter 2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theTelevision (cont.) If the TV's antenna terminal looks like this..then you will need a splitter that looks like this. ® No splitter needed ANTENNA UHF/VHF splitter Connect to O© ___jUHF IN or,TV ® __--_-_ __:"_ Connect to From ANTENNA OUT on VCR...

  • Page 19: Connectinga Tv With Audio And Video Inputs

    Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs Because you purchased a tti-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 int:uts. Before you begin this section: •...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Satellitereceiver

    To connect the satellite receiver, you will need an S-Video cable and one stereo audio cable. You can purchase, these cables at your Mitsubishi dealer or at your local electronics store. before you begin, you should: • have completed all connections between :_our VCR, TV, and cable or antenna;...
  • Page 21 VCR, you cannot record through the standard video input on the rear of the VCR. ConnectingtheAN Network(optional) Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input and output terminals called the "A/V Network." The primary purpose of the A/V Network is to "pass"...
  • Page 22 In order for Active A/V Network to function properly, you must make the connections above and your VCR m ust be connected the EXT-1 input terminals of your Mitsubishi TV. Information how to use the Active A/V Network features [:egins on page 64.

  • Page 23: Chapter Three

    Operating Y ourVCR 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 sh _uld carefully read the two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for tile First Time"...

  • Page 24: Regular Tv

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR SettingUp YourVCRfor theFirstTime(cont.) Setting upyour VCR if you are using a monitorTV Turn on your TV and switch it to the COtT_ct external input. (For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV's INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l"...

  • Page 25: The Vcr

    AUDIO listed in the "Code Buttons" list to the left. If your TV turns *Use button 1, 2, or 3 to set up your on, proceed to step _. remote for use with Mitsubishi TVs.
  • Page 26 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Usingthe Remote Control ( cont.) If your TV does not turn on, repeat step O, but try a different button listed in the "Code Buttons" list. Keep trying the buttons until your TV turns on. Once your TV has turned on, your remote is set up to operate your brand of TV.

  • Page 27: Viewingthe Picturecomingfrom Your Vcr

    TV viewing. Viewing the picture comingfrom your VCR if you are usinga monitorTV 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 28: Loadingand Unloadingtapes

    Chapter 3: OperatingYourVCR Loadingand UnloadingTapes 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. Use only tapes that have a _ label or an S_ label.

  • Page 29: Playing Atape

    Playing aTape 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, • Using basic playback controls.

  • Page 30: Selecting The On-Screen Language

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Playing a Tape(cont.) controlling vibration duringstillframe If the picture vibrates during still frame, turn the jog dial while Jog dial holding down the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front pane] until the picture is steady. Selecting the On-screen Language You can set your VCR to display on-screen...

  • Page 31: Video Functions

    Thevideofunctions youcanadjustare: -- recordspeed, -- recordformat, -- tape, -- intelligentpicture(I.P.),and -- sharpness. Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions Below are instructions on how to select arLd adjust the audio and video functions. If you are not familiar wi;h the purpose of these functions, definitions...
  • Page 32 T-120 tape. Mitsubishi's EP speed has only slightly poorer qual- ity, and records up to six hours on a T-120. You can only record in SP or EP speed, but play back tapes recorded in SP, LP or EP.

  • Page 33: Usingthe Menusto Setthe Time

    tape(Tape) Adjust this function to ensure the accur_,cy of the Tape Remain- ing display. If you are using a tape that !s 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 fi:mction to "T-160."...
  • Page 34 _Important: If you have a Mitsubishi TV with both Active ._/V Network "StarSight" features, you don't have to set the time on your VCR. See your TV Owner's...

  • Page 35: Channels Automatically

    I Programming the VCR to Receive TV 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 channel-related functions.
  • Page 36 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Programming theVCRto Receive TV Channels (cont.) You will see the menu for automatically me:_orizing chan- nels. If you are using an RCA satellite receiver, turn the Hhat type antenna ADJUST dial to seh.'ct "Sat. receiver," then _se the shuttle connected VCR? (OFF)
  • Page 37 After you have selected the manufacturer's code, turn shuttle ring right. The cursor will move to "Channeh" Your cable sends signal which channel? Use the ADJUST dial to select the channel on which your Brand code cable box sends a signal to the VCR. I_you connected your cable box with audio!video cables, use.

  • Page 38: Using Videomute

    Chapter 3: OperatingYourVCR Programming t he VCRto Receive TV Channel,,; ( cont.) Using videomute When you turn video mute ON, any blank section of tape, or any station with a weak signal, will be replaced by a blue screen. sound will also be turned off.

  • Page 39: Channels

    You will see the screen for adding or deleting chammls. the ADJUST dial to select the channel that .you want to add or delete. Press the ENTER button or turr_ the shuttle ring right to add the channel; press the CANCEL button or turn the shuttle...

  • Page 40: A Channel

    Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR ._,- Programming t he VCRto Receive TV 3hannels(cont.) To add a channel to the super quick view memory: Select the channel you want to add, either with the CHAN- NEL button or the number buttons. While the channel number is still[ on the screen, turn the...
  • Page 41 Beforeyoubegin,you need: • to know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 25), and • to know how to use the menus. (See page 31.) _Important: Most importantly, you need to have a list of the VCR Plus+ Channel Guides for your area.

  • Page 42: The Vcr Plus+ Guide Channel

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Setting theVCR Plus+GuideChannelNumbers (cont.) Use the number buttons to enter the actual VCR channel Plus Guide Channel which you receive the station. For example, if your VCR receives HBO on channel 27, enter the n umber "27" next to the VCR Plus+ guide channel for HBO.
  • Page 43 The VCR rewinds to where the recording :started and enters record-pause mode. Programmingyour VCR to record You can program your VCR to record with the help of Mitsubishi's on-screen operating system. You can schedule up to eight recording "events" within a one month period.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Press the MENU button on the remote control. The "VCR Main Menu" appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST dial on Your choices are: the remote control to move the cursor next to "Program Advanced Features record."...
  • Page 45 The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to set the minutes when you wish recording Channel Monday start. Turn the shuttle ring right. Stop time --:'-'-' Record speed AUTO The hour numbers of the stop time, ahmg with the am/pm indicator, will flash.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) changing settingswhileprogramming If you wish to change one of your settings (such as start time) while you are programming, turn the shuttle ring on the remote to select the setting you wish to change. Turning the ring right will move you forward...
  • Page 47 However, QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ button does not function during One Key Programming. Quick Program is also an ':Active A!V Network" feature. If you have a Mitsubishi TV with Active AZV ]_er.work, see page 64 for more information.

  • Page 48: With Vcr Plus

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) To use quick program: Press the QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ button on the remote control. If the VCR is off, it will turn on. After tuning number keys enter your TV to the correct channel or inpuL you will see the PlusCode VCR Plus+ "Program...

  • Page 49: Using One Key Programming

    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 the cable box. Press the REC/OTR button on the front panel twice. The first time you press the button, recording will b _gin.
  • Page 50 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) To use One-Key Programming: Load a tape with its erasure tab intact into the VCR. If you have not yet recorded on this tape:, the VCR will test the tape with the PerfecTape feature. For more information on this feature, please see page 56.
  • Page 51 Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the hour when you wish recording to stop. Then, wait for 4 seconds. Channel Monday The minute numbers will begin to flash. Start time ii:30_ Record speed AUTO' Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the minute Channel...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3: OperatingYourVCR -"_ .2 Recording(cont.) Notes about programmedrecording >Important: You cannot use the VCR when the programmed recording light is lit. If you want to use the VCR before programmed record- ing begins, press the POWER button on the remote once.
  • Page 53 set to AUTO. If you want to use auto speed programming in this programming slot, you don't need to chang._ anything. _Important: Make sure that the "Tape" video function r3atches the kind of tape you are using. (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions"...
  • Page 54 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) canceling a programmed recording Press POWER to turn the VCR on. Press the MENU button on the remote (:ontrol. The _VCR Main Menu" appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST dial on the remote control to move the cursor next to "Program...

  • Page 55: Features

    CHAPTER UsingtheAdvanced Features 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 Usingthe Advanced PlaybackControls Using the AdvancedRecording Controls SearchingTechniques Using the ActiveA/V NetworkFeatures Makinga Copy of a Tape Using Child Lock Before you use the advanced features,...

  • Page 56: The Tracking

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvanced Playback Controls (cont.) E>Important: After about five minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the VCR will automatically stop to avoid damage to the tape. Depending on the type of TV you are using, the picture vibrate vertically when you pause the VCR's picture.

  • Page 57: Using The Time Counter

    manualtracking From time to time, you might play a tape tt_at 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 58 Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvanced F:ecording C ontrols (cont.) Usingthe PerfecTape feature PerfecTape is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the quality of your video tapes. After each test, the VCR will adjust its internal circuitry m order to make the be_t possible recording on your tape.

  • Page 59: Time

    When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating your tape for eight seconds. On the frort panel, the "PT" light Your tape rated will shine steadily, indicating that the VCR has set its inter- nal circuitry to make the best possible ,'ecording on this tape.

  • Page 60: The Present Time

    Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvanced RecordingControls (cont.) Tomakethetimegaugeandthe remaining timeappear: Press the DISPLAY button once. The time gauge and remaining time will appear on the TV screen, and the remaining time will appear on the fluorescent display. They will disappear after four seconds when playing a tape.
  • Page 61 ",,," indicates 30 While playing a tape, press the Q.V. b_Ltton. The VCR will seconds of quick speed through 30 seconds of tape, then resume playback. search time Press the Q.V. button again for an add:tional 30 second interval of quick search. You can press Q.V.

  • Page 62: By Time

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Sea;ching Techniques (cont.) spotcheck This feature allows you to visually check the position of the tape during fast forward or rewind. I01 While the tape is in fast t_)rward or rewind (without picture), press and hold either the FF or REW button (whichew_r is the...

  • Page 63: For A Blank Portion Of Tape

    Turn the shuttle ring right. (If you use,_ the number buttons, you do not need to do this.) The VCR will rewind to the beginning of the tape, reset the counter to 0h00m00s, fast forward to the point you selected and begin playing.
  • Page 64 Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Searching Techniques (cont.) automatic indexmarks Whenever recording is begun from the STOP mode, an index mark is automatically added to the tape. The index light (T) will flash on the fluorescent display, and an on-screen message will indicate that the mark is being recorded.
  • Page 65 DImportant: If there is no tape loaded in r,he VCR, if the VCR is recording, or if the tape has had its erasure tab removed, you will see an error message indicating that this feature is not available. Load a tape into the VCR, stop recording, or place a piece of tape over the erasure...
  • Page 66 Usingthe ActiveAN NetworkFeatures The Active A/V Network is a benefit of certain Mitsubishi and VCRs. The Active A/V Network allows you to use many of the commonly used features of your system at the press of one button.
  • Page 67 To turn on the Active A/V Network on your VCR: Press the MENU button on the remote control. The "VCR Main Menu" appears on :your TV. Your choices are: Set the clock Use the ADJUST dial on the remote tc, move the cursor next to "First Time Set-Up."...

  • Page 68: Copy Of A Tape

    -'-- SIVlDEOIN-- _---EDIT EDIT--__S-VIDEOOUT .oo,o,.._ oo.< j uo,oo .t. plugs on the cable contain pins that car- to a Mitsubishi VCR with an EDIT terminal. aligned properly before plugs "'q need to "] You only need to use this cable when connecting pushed into the terminals.

  • Page 69: Vcr

    "_ use this cable when connecting aligned properly before the plugs L to a Mitsubishi VCR with an EDIT terrrlinal. pushed into the terminals. Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO OUT). If you are dubbing...
  • Page 70 Chapter4: Usingthe Advanced Features Making a Copyof a Tape(cont.) Set the I.P. switch on your HS-U760 to "I)UB." This turns the sharpness control and improves the quality of your copy. In addition, the on-screen displays will not appear, so they won't be accidentally copied onto your new tape.

  • Page 71: € Usingchildlock

    HS-U760 Other Mitsubishi VCRwithanEDITjack (Playback VCR) (Recording VCR) Locate the start of the scene you want to Locate the point where you want recording copy and press PAUSE. to begin, press PAUSE, then RECORD. Press the PLAY button. Your HS-U760...
  • Page 72 VCR). cable company. • You may need to connect a cable (part number, "KIT-CBC" to the CONVERTER BOX CON- TROL terminal on the rear of the ¥CR. Contact your Mitsubishi dealer for more help.
  • Page 73 Index index Connecting Your VCR ..12 A/V Network: light ........connecting active ........ marks ....... A/V Network ....connecting ......search ......antenna ......terminals ......cable ......... search buttons ....adding channels ....cable box ......input adjust dial ......
  • Page 74 Index remaining time ....:... 57 repaired ......PerfecTape button ......... remote control repeating ......buttons ....... searching for blank ..61 light ........using ......... installing batteries ..22 unloading ......overview ......television picture-in-picture (PIP) buttons ......sensor .........
  • Page 75 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 VC R; operation in a marine r contrary to the instructions which accompany the VCR;...
  • Page 76 _,= MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 6100 Atlantic Boulevard Norcross, GA 30071-1305 © 1995 Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc. PRINTED IN JAPAN 872C137A3...

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