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MITSUBISHI
Vide()
Cassette
Recorder
Owner's
Guide
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This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the _H-_
mark may be used with this model.

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  • Page 1 MITSUBISHI Vide() Cassette Recorder Owner's Guide This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the _H-_ mark may be used with this model.
  • Page 2 RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR P,ACK). 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...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........ Programming the VCR to Receive TV Channels ..........29 Preface Programming channels automatically .. 29 Welcome to Mitsubishi ....... Using video mute ........Unpacking Your VCR ........Adding and deleting channels ....31 Selecting a channel ........Chapter Using the Audio and Vide_ 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 cordsshouldberoutedso An outside antenna system should not be that theyarenotlikely tobewalkedonor located in the vicinity of overhead power pinchedbyitemsplaced 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 PROTECTTHE POWERCORD 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 fi re or shock hazard. replacement parts specified by the manu- When unplugging the power cord, please...

  • Page 7: Preface

    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 comp_!ct disc-quality audio. Your owner's...

  • Page 8: Chapter One

    CHAPTER Gettingto KnowYourVCR Now that you have unpacked your player and read through safety information, it's time to become famili._r 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 If VCRs are new to you, you may want to take your time and become familiar...

  • Page 9: Fluorescentdisplay

    ® fast forward and fast forward search terminals, make sure you attach button (FF) supplied terminal cover. Press this button to fast forward a tape or to fast forward search. You can also use to (_) fluorescent display See the next section. control the playback speed of a tape.

  • Page 10: Overviewof The Remotecontrol

    Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYour VCR Fluorescent D isplay (cont.) ® ® Perh_cTape light (PT) tape speed lights (SP, EP) This will flash when the PerfecTape test This will light to indicate the tape speed is in progress. It will light steadily when you are using when playing or recording.
  • Page 11 ® TV/VCR slide switch. rewind, reverse search and adjust - button (REW, ADJUST) In addition to operating your VCR, your Press this button to rewind a tape or to VCR remote control can be used to ,operate reverse search. You can also use this most of the functions (:f many brands button to control the playback...

  • Page 12: Rear Panelterminals

    VCR to sending (OUT) and receiving (IN) audio signals. Red signifies the right channel, other Mitsubishi prods: cts that have Active AfV Network te:'minals or A/V and white signifies the left channel. Stereo audio cables are also color coded red and Network terminals.

  • Page 13: 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 eqmpment.
  • Page 14 Chapter 2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntenna or Cableto theVCR(cont.) 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 ygur VCR: q[]) Disconnect the cable box from the TV. Connect the cable coming from the cable b_x to the AN-.
  • Page 15 O Connect the fourth coaxial c able to the"OUT"terminalonthe A/Bswitch.Connect t heotherendofthis ,.'able t o the"AN- TENNAIN" terminalonyourVCR. I_ Whenyouarefinished, g oto page15,"Connecting t he 'Televi- sion." With this connection, :you should set the A/B switch to "B" only when you are recording a scrambled channel.
  • Page 16 Chapter 2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntenna or Cableto theVCR(cont.) Insert lead under screws Wrap each exposed, end of wire once or twice around the screw shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips u:_der the screw heads). Tighten the screws. and tighten.

  • Page 17: Connecting The Television

    VHF Antenna UHF Antenna Ohm Flat Twin Lead Ohm Coaxial Cable 300 Ohm Flat Twin 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 ]_V. (If you haven't connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 11, "Connecting...

  • Page 18: Connectingan Oldertv To The Vcr

    Chapter2: Connecting YourVCR Connecti _g theTelevision (cont.) Connecting an olderTV to the VCR Take the black cable (called a coaxial cable) that is supplied with your VCR and attach Jt to the termin_,l labeled TENNA OUT on the back of your VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on your TV...

  • Page 19: Connectingthe A/V Network(Optional)

    Connect the other end of the video cable to the yellow VIDEO INPUT terminal labeled VIDEO IN on the TV. ) Connectingthe A/V Network(optional) Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input and output terminals called the "A/V Network." The primary...
  • Page 20 NETWORK IN or ACTIVE A!V NETWORI4: IN. BACK PANEL BACK PANEL BACK PANEL. (VCR) (Other Mitsubishi component) (Mitsubishi TV) ACTIVE IAN. NETWO___.RK4 [; ;/ I;;/ I;;J °i output input 'f -_ _'-'°_...

  • Page 21: Chapter Three

    CHAPTER THREE Operating YourVCR Now that you've completed your antenna, VCP, and TV connec- tions, you're ready to start enjoying your equipment. To get, the most satisfaction out of your VCR, you shou_Ld carefully read the two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for the Fi:st Time" and '%iewing the Picture Coming from Your VCR."...

  • Page 22: Usingthe Remotecontrol

    Setting upyour VCRif 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 sing the TV's INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l"...

  • Page 23: Usingthe Remotecontrolto Operatethe Tv

    Mits_.bishi VCR becomes VCR-A mode.) If the other Mitsubishi VCR has a REMC_TE switch, you only set the switch to '_VCR-A" or "ON" positicn. If it does not have a REMOTE switch, do not change any seLtings.
  • Page 24 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR UsingtheRemoteControU ( cont.) The HS-U520 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 television, follow the instructions below.

  • Page 25: Viewingthe Picturecomingfromyourvcr

    Viewingthe picturecomingfrom your VCR if you are using a modernTV equippedwith Audio and VideoIn puts Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input. (For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the T¥'s INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l"...

  • Page 26: Loading And Unloading Tapes

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Loadingand Undloading Tapes Loadinga tape _>Important: Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as Lhe VCR is plugged in. Even when the VCR POWF, R is off, loadin_ a tape will auto- matically turn the VCR on. Use only tapes tlhat 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.) _>Important: If you leave the VCR in pause for 5 minute,,;, the VCR will auto- matically stop to prevent damage to the tape. controlling vibration during stillframe If the picture vibrates during still frame, pre_ s the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel un;il the picture...

  • 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, such as setting time, programming to record, and memorizing channels. On the on-screen menus, the selected item is indicated in white.
  • Page 30 _>Important: If you have a Mitsubishi TV with both Active A/V Network "StarSight" features, you don't have to set th_ time on your VCR.

  • Page 31: The Vcr To Receive Tv Channels

    , Programming theVCRto Receive TVChannels 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 32: Usingvideo Mute

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Programming theVCRto Receive TV Channels (cont.) You will see the menu for automatically memorizing chan- nels. Using the list below as a reference, press the ADJUST Nhat type sources buttons to select the kind of antenna you connected. connected VCR? •...

  • Page 33: A Channel

    Adding and deleting channels If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed the automatic channel programming. Before youbegin,you shouldknowhow: • to view the picture coming from your VCK; (see page 23) • to use the menus. (See page 26.) Make sure that video mute is ON.

  • Page 34: Channels

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Programming t heVCRto Receive TV Channels (cont.) selecting channels sequentially Press the CHANNEL buttons on the remote control or on the VCR front panel. This will cycle through the channels in sequen- tial numerical order. selecting channels directly Use the number buttons on the remote...
  • Page 35 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) Adjust this function...
  • Page 36 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Using the AudioandVideoFunctions (cont.) index search (Index search) Index search is a very useful way to find specific points on a tape. (For more information on this feature, please see page 53.) counter zerostop(Counter zerostop) This function is used to automatically fast fbrward or rewind to...

  • Page 37: And Adjusting The Audio And

    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 recording procedures: • Recording a current broadcast, • Programming your VCR to record, • Cancelling a recording in progress, •...
  • Page 38 VCR will eject the tape and briefly display an error message on your TV screen. 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 record- ing "events"...
  • Page 39 buttons until "Monday-Friday" appears. To program the same day every week (to tape your favorite weekly sitcom, for example), press the ADJUST buttons until "Every" and. the desired ,:lay of the week appear. The hour numbers of the starting time, along with the anffpm indicator, will flash.
  • Page 40 Chapter 3:OperatingYourVCR Recording (cont.) The contents of the programmed memory will appear on the CH DAY "recap" screen. 2 MOI7 ll:30a £:30pSP To program additional recording times, ,_elect an empty ..program line by pressing the ADJUST buttons. Tben, pres,_ the ENTER button.

  • Page 41: Recording

    TouseOTR: 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 49. If you have not already done so, set the speed at which you would like to record.
  • Page 42 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) If you press PLAY/STOP during OTR, you era,_e the OTR pro- gramming. You cannot use the REC/OTR button on the front panel to resume recording from the record-pause mode. Using One Key Programming One Key Programming is a programming method that is simple...
  • Page 43 Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button tx, choose the minute when you wish recording to start. Then, wait for 4 seconds. 0 Channel ODay Monday _7 The word "Stop time" is highlighted. 1 l_3,0_m Q Stop time Record speed AUTO Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the hour...
  • Page 44 One Key Programming. Quick Program is also an "Active AJ_ Network" feature. If you have a Mitsubishi TV with Active A!V Network, see page 56 for more information. To use quick program: Press the QUICK PROGRAM button on the remote control.
  • Page 45 Notesabout programmedrecording _Important: You cannot use the VCR when the programmed recording light is lit. If you want to use the VCR before programmed recording begins, press the POWER button on the remote once. This turns the programmed recording light off and the VCR on. If you use the POWER button on the front panel...
  • Page 46 Chapter 3: OperatingYourVCR Recording (cont.) AUTO. If you want to use auto speed programming in this pro- gramming slot, you don't need to change anything. _Important: Make sure that the "Tape" video function mal_hes the kind of tape you are using. (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions"...
  • Page 47 cancelinga programmed recording Press the MENU button on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and the '_CR Main Menu" will appear on your screen. Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote control select "Program to record." Press the ENTER button.

  • Page 48: Features

    CHAPTER FOUR UsingtheAdvancedFeatures 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 Advanced Recording Controls SearchingTechniques Usingthe Advanced Options Usingthe ActiveA/V Network Features Makinga Copyof a Tape UsingChild Lock Before you use the advanced...

  • Page 49: The Tracking

    High speed search (EP mode only) Speed search Press REW button Playback 1/5 slow-motion playback Quick view ./_/___,2 t 1/10 slow-motion playback _> ._ 1/30 slow-motiOnStill playback 1/30 reverse slow-motion playback 1/10 reverse slow-motion playback 1/5 reverse slow-motion playback Reverse playback Press F:F button Reverse fast playback...

  • Page 50: Recording Controls

    Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvanced PlaybackControls (cont.) A certain amount of"noise" in the picture or sound is normal _Important: while the VCR is tracking a tape. 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...

  • Page 51: Tm Feature

    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 in order to make the best possible recording on your tape. settingup PerfecTape...
  • Page 52 Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvanced Recording Controls (cont.) When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating your tape for eight seconds. On the front panel, the "PT" light You]:" 1;ape Fated. will shine steadily, indicating that the VCR has set it,_ inter- nal circuitry to make the best possible recording...

  • Page 53: Time

    You can turn off the time gauge and the remaining time by pressing the DISPLAY button twice. To makethe timegaugeandthe 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...

  • Page 54: Zero Stop

    Chapter4: Usingthe Advanced Features Seal:ching T echniques (cont.) To do this: Make sure that you have set the TV/VCR slide switch on the remote control to the "VCR" position. While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by pressing the number button.

  • Page 55: Techniques

    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. Counter" zero stop @) Press the ADJUST...

  • Page 56: Options

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Searching Techniques (cont.) To cancel index search, press PLAY/STOP. usingrepeatplayback You can play back a section of tape over and over using the following procedure. The tape will play until the next index mark, rewind to the previous index mark, and resume playing.
  • Page 57 To use the auto daylight saving time: _,_÷. Press the MENU button on the remote control. The "VC,R Your choices are: Main Menu" appears on your TV. _Prosram record QFirst Time Set-UP Use the ADJUST buttons to move the cur,_or next to "Custom- ize choices"...

  • Page 58: Features

    PLAY/STOP button. 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;...
  • Page 59 The "Customize choices" menu appears on your screen. the ADJUST buttons to move the cursor next to "A/V Net- Video mute (ON) OAuto D.S.T. (OFF) work." power save (OFF) OAuto converter (ON) (AUTO) O PerfecTape Press the ENTER button to Setr "A/V Network" to ACTIVE.

  • Page 60: Copy Of A Tape

    Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Making a Copyof a Tape There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape. One way is to use the HS-U520 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-U520 to record.

  • Page 61: Using Child Lock

    Using your HS-U520to play back to another VCR [ PLAYBACKI HS-U520 [RECORDINGI VIDEO IN4OtAUDIO IN R _---AUDIO IN L Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO Set the input of the other VCR to "Exte:r- nal." INPUT terminal on the other VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal...
  • Page 62 Troubleshooting CHAPTER FIVE 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...
  • Page 63 Index clock, setting ......Actiw. _ A/V Netork, Connecting, head cleaning ....24, 60 Antenna or Cable to the connecting ......terminals ......VCR ......... A/V network ..... using ......... Important Safeguards ... 2 older TV ......adding channels ....index Television ......
  • Page 64 Index TV/VCR slide switch ....9 One-Touch Recording ..38 pause button ......Quick Program ....two times playback ....47 pausing a tape ..... Remote Control, Using ..20 remote control sensor.... 7 PerfecTape ....... 34, 49 PerfecTape light ....
  • Page 65 GufadeOperaci6n B sicadelaVideograbadora Funcionesb_sicasde los botones bot6n de encendido (POWER) Oprima este botdn para encender y apagar la videograbadora. botdn de cancelaci6n (CANCEL) Utilice este bot6n para cancelar selecciones en los mends en pantalla. _* botSn de grabaci6n (REC) Utilice este bot6n para comenzar grabaciSn.
  • Page 66 Guiade Operaci6n B_sicade laVideograbadora C6moseleccionar e lidioma de el sistema operativo de men0sen pantalla Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, vaya al paso O. Desenchufe la videograbadora por znfis de dos minutos, y vuelvala a enchufar. Oprima el bottn POWER para encender la videograbadora.
  • Page 67 Shipping expenses are your responsibility. The name and address of the nearest service center can be obtained from your MITSUBISH; Dealer, or by writing or calling MELA at the address and telephone number below. Proof of purchase date from an authorized MITSUBISHI Dealer is required when requesting warranty service.
  • Page 68 _,= MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 6100 Atlantic Boulevard Norcross, GA 30071-1305 © 1996 Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc. 872C151A3 PRINTED IN SINGAPORE...

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