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Mitsubishi HS-U260 Owner's Manual

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,_ MITSUBISHI
Vicleo
Cassette
Recorder
Owner's
Guide
I,, '°l .ll
Changer
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. The
VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development
Corporation.
This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format.
Onl_ video cassette tapes with
the _
mark may be used with this model.

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  • Page 1 ,_ MITSUBISHI Vicleo Cassette Recorder Owner's Guide I,, '°l .ll VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corp. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. Changer This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format.
  • Page 2 RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT 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, vrithin an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Selecting the On-screen Language ... 24 Using the Audio and Video Functions ..24 Preface: Selecting and adjasting the audio and Welcome to Mitsubishi ....... video functious ........Unpacking Your VCR ........Descriptions of audio and video functions ..........Chapter...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS Mt_RKED ON THE VCR. 1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance operated. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating...
  • Page 5 12.Power-Cord Protection EXAMPLEOF ANTENNAGROUNDING Power-supply cords shouldberoutedso thattheyarenotlikely tobewalkedonor pinched byitemsplaced uponor against /_-----_ANTENNA them,payingparticularattentionto cords at plugs,convenience receptacles, andthe pointwhere theyexitfromtheappliance. /2_-._t_1,_ /ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT 13.Lightning Foradded protection forthis video product EOUIPMENT__ GROUNDING receiver d uringa lightningstorm,or when _"_C]_:,_ CONDUCTORS it is left unattended a ndunused forlong I-_"...
  • Page 6 Important S afeguards 21.Safety Check DO NOTPLACE ANYTHINGON THE Upon completion of any service or repairs RECORDER 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 _ also determine that the video product...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Welcome to Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces a high resolution VHS picture and is designed for easy operation. Your VCR also includes the VCR Plus+ system and cable box control for simpli- fied programming.

  • Page 8: Frontpanelbuttonsand Functions

    Use this terminal to connect the VCR to a Press this button to program the VCR to record. Mitsubishi TV that has A/V Network Active A/V Network _his enables you to (_) cassette slot point your remote at your TV, which will This is where you put the video cassette.
  • Page 9 1234 <,-1 1112 ® audio input 2 terminal channel buttons (CHANNEL) If you want to record or dub audio from Press these buttolls to change channels. another source (such as a VCR or Also use these bul;tons to adjust tracking camcorder), you plug the source in here.
  • Page 10 Chapter1: GettingtoKnowYourVCR Fluorescent Display(cont.) 23i5 i r .l...! ..1... 1 ,ool i':O ® when there is no tape in the VCR, or when channel display you press the DISPLAY button. This displays the channel or the input have selected. ®...
  • Page 11 ® record button (REC) Press this button to start recording or to add an index mark when recording. ® pause button (PAUSE) Press this button _o pause a tape when recording, or to freeze a frame when viewing a tape. rewind and reverse search...
  • Page 12 • antenna out terminal (ANTENNA ing signals to the cable box. (The cable is OUT) available from a Mitsubishi dealer.) Use this terminal to attach the VCR to ® • your TV. This terminal "sends out" the audio...

  • Page 13: Chapter Two

    CHAPTER Connecting Y ourVCR 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 yo_Lr equipment.

  • Page 14: Connectingother Antennas

    Chapter2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntenna or Cableto theVCR(cont.) connectingcablewitha cablebox ANTENNA If your cable system requires you to use a cable box, follow the directions below to connect your cable box to .,;our VCR: _]} Disconnect the cable box from the TV. •...

  • Page 15: Connecting Separate Uhf/Vhf Antennas

    Follow the procedures for connecting the kind of lead.,; your antenna has, then go to page 14, "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 store.)

  • Page 16: Connectingthe Television

    Chapter 2 : Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntenna or Cableto theVCR(cont.) To connect your antennas: Disconnect the antennas from the back of 1:he TV. Connect the antenna leads onto the combiner. Screw or push the combiner onto the ANT]_NNA IN terminal on the VCR.
  • Page 17 Thechartbelowwill tell youif youneed a splitter,andwhatthe splitterwill looklike. If the TV's antenna terminal looks like this ..then you will need a splitter that looks like this. ® No splitter net.=ded ANTENNA UHF/VHF splitter Connect to ©0 From ANTENNA OUT on VC VHF IN on TV UHF/VHF splitter Connect to...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Tv With Audio And Video Inputs

    Chapter 2: Connecting YourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision (conL) Connectinga 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...

  • Page 19: Setting Upyourvcrfor Thefirsttime

    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 shmfld carefully read the two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for t:he First Time" and "Viewing the Picture Coming from Your VCR."...

  • Page 20: Regular Tv

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR SettingUpYourVCRfor the RrstTime(cont.) Setting upyourVCRif youareusing a monitor I "V If you have connected the VCR to a monitor TV, you will never have to use the VCRiTV button and you don't need to set the VIDEO CHANNEL switch.

  • Page 21: Usingthe Remotecontrol To Operatethe Tv

    *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, INPI:rr ENTER buttons, depending on which type of TV you have. Please refer to the table on the next page.

  • Page 22: Viewing The Picturecoming From Yourvcr

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Using the Remote Control(cont.) If youused thiscode ... then theDISPLAY ... andtheINPUI" ... andtheENTER button tosetup button willwork like. button willwo like button wil_)rk like yourremote.., thisbutton.., thisbutton thisbutton... DISPLAY INPUI' ENTER TV/VIDE DISPLAY W/VIDE DISPLAY ENTER DISPLAY ENTER...

  • Page 23: Viewingthe Picturecomingfrom Your Vcr If You Are Usinga Regular T V

    TV viewing. Viewing thepicture coming from yourVCRif youare using a monitor TV 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 24: Playing A Tape

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Loading andUnloading Tapes(cont) Your new VCR will eject the tape ffyou improperly load it. If the [_/_aportant: 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 again.

  • Page 25: Using Basicplaybackcontrols

    To play a tape: Load a pre-recorded cassette. Press the PLAY buttxJn either on the front panel or on the remote control. The VCR willautomatically play the tape at the correct speed. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically rewind the tape and stop.

  • Page 26: Selecting Theon-Screen Language

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Selecting theOn-screen Language You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, functions in one of three languages: English, Spa:lish, or French. You should do this before you use the menus or set any audio/ video functions. Before you _in, you need to know: •...

  • Page 27: Descriptions Of Audio And Video Functions

    The speed at which you record has an effect on 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 six hours on a T-120.

  • Page 28: Channels

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Usingthe Menusto Set the Time This section will show you how to use the on-screen menus. Your choices are: will use the menus to operate many features, s_,ch as setting Program record time, programming to record, m_d memorizing channels.

  • Page 29: Programming The Vcr To Receive Tv Channels

    The minutes numbers will now be blin_ing. Press the JOG/ June ADJUST buttons to set the minutes. When you have set the Month Year 1995 correct time, press the ENTER button. Date Sund___ • Daylight savlngs'(OFF) The cursor automatically moves to the words "I)ay[ight savingsl I/you...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Programming t heVCRto Receive TVChannels(cont.) Programming channels automatically Using this process, your VCR will automatically tune in all of the television stations you can receive. You can later get rid of re]- wanted or unused stations. A special noteto cable box subscribers If your local cable box company...
  • Page 31 • If you are using a cable box that sends signals to your VCR and TV on only one channel, and that cable box can be What type antenna connected VCR? operated by a remote control, choose "Cable box only." •...

  • Page 32: Channels

    Chapter 3: OperatingYourVCR Programming t heVCRto Receiv,. • TV Channels (cont) If you connected your cable box with audio/video cables, use _emoz.:uze_:c.b.annel:s-.,_- - °_ >'-= the INPUT button to select _LI." Your cable box sends a signal on which channel? Press the CHANNEL button,;...

  • Page 33: Adding And Deleting Channels

    Adding anddeleting channels necessary, you can manua_y add or dele_ channelsaRer you have completed the au_mafic channel pro_amming. Before youbegin,youshould: • know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 20) • know how to use the menus. (See page 26.) Make sure that video mute is ON.
  • Page 34 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Programming t heVCRto Receive TV Chan_ls (cont.) There are two ways to select channels: sequer.tially or directly. 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...
  • Page 35 Beforeyou begin,youneed: • to know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 20) and • to know how to use the menus. (See page 26.) DImportant: Most importantly, you need to have a list of the VCR Plus+ Channel Guides for your area.

  • Page 36: A Channel

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Setting theVCRPlus+Guideq:hannelNumbers (conL) Use the number buttons to enter the actu_d VCR channel which you receive the station. For example, if your VCR Plus Guide Channel receives HBO on channel 27, enter the nulnber =27" next to , 033 the VCR Plus+ guide channel for HBO.
  • Page 37 Recording will start. When you reach the end of the tape, the VCR will automatically rewind. You can stop recording at any time by pressing the STOP or PAUSE button. To resume record- ing from STOP, press REC. To resume, recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE.
  • Page 38 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) If there is already a programmed recordkLg, you will see the _-Program., .d"_:_ _c'_.:- "recap" screen. You can choose an empty recording slot, or number keys enter wait four seconds and the VCR will automatically choose the PlusCode first empty...

  • Page 39: Using One-Touch Recording (Otr)

    The hour numbers of the stop time, along with the _um/pm indicator, will flash. Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons to set Channel the hour when you wish recording to stop. Press the ENTER Monday button. Start time 11:30AN The minute numbers of the stop time will flash.
  • Page 40 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recording (conL) To use OTR: Load a tape that has not had its erasure tab removed into the VCR. Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the INPUT button on the remote control or on the front panel until a channel number appears...

  • Page 41: Programming With Vcr Plus

    Programmingwith VCR Plus+ VCR Plus+ allows you to program your VC_ to record by simply entering a VCR Plus+ PlusCode number. You can find this number in TV Guide or (possibly) your local TV listings. Beforeyou begin, • you need to know how to view the picture coming t}om your VCR;...
  • Page 42 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by pressing the JOG/ADJUST buttons. T2aen, press the ENTER button. You will return to the VCR Plus+ _Program to record" screen. Continue the VCR Plus+ pro- gramming procedure from stop _.
  • Page 43 Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the hour you wish recording to .,;tart. Then, wak for 4 seconds. The Channel minute numbers will begin to flash. Monday Stop time "--.--' "'- " _ =S e --l--_-t =,_-'iffi-£K 70-:Zr: Pl_O_at_.

  • Page 44: With Vcr Plus

    If you want to exit One Key Programming and cancel yore' program, press STOP. 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/VCR...

  • Page 45: Recording

    Notesaboutprogrammed r ecording _>Important: If you use the VCR when the programmed recording light (_]) is lit, you may interfere with a programmed recording. If you want to use the VCR before programmed recording begins, press the POWER button on the remote once. This tlurns the programmed recording light off and the VCR on.
  • Page 46 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) skipping programs If you have already entered a program into :your VCR's memory, you can skip the program without going int_ the VCR's menus. Simply press the POWER button on the front panel once. 3_e programmed recording light...
  • Page 47 correcting programming e rrors If, after programming, you forget to load a tape, or load a tape with its erasure tab remow_.d, then the programmed recording light and the tape status s_Tnbol will flash. A tape without erasure tab WIU be ejected. To correct this, load a tape with its erasure tab intact, and turn off the VCR.

  • Page 48: Features

    CHAPTER FOUR Usingthe Advanced Features Now that you've learned about the basic operation of your VCR, you're ready to discover its advanced features. Youll find _afor- mation Using the Advanced PlaybackControls Displayingthe presenttime SearchingTechniques Making a Copyof a Tape Using Child Lock Before you use the advanced features, you should be familJ.ar with...

  • Page 49: Adjustingthe Tracking

    Speed search > _f" Ouick _ew _> _" 1/5 slow-motion playback Playback 1110 slow-motion playback > Press the REW button 113o slow-motion playback > Still Pre_s the FF button 1/30 reverse slow-motion playback 1/10 reverse slow-motion playback < 1/5 reverse slow-motion playback <...
  • Page 50 Chapter 4: Usingthe Advanced Features UsingtheAdvanced Playback Controls (conL) 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 picture, you will have to manually track the tape.

  • Page 51: Present Time

    Displaying the 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),...

  • Page 52: Speed Searching

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Se_ rchingTechniques (cont.) When you find the point where you w_at to continue record- ing (e.g. the last frame before the conm_ercial), stop operating the buttons. After 3 seconds, the VCR _.1 return to record pause, and you will see the live picture. Press the PAUSE button (NOT the REC button)

  • Page 53: Searching By Time

    Searching bytime You can use the time counter to search to a specific point on a tape. Your choices are: Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the Program record "VCR Main Menu." Search blank First Time Set-Up Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons...

  • Page 54: Vcr

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Searching Techniques (cont.) Indexsearch techniques Index search is a very useful way to find specific points on a tape. Index search works by placing index marks at important places on a tape. Then, you use index search to fred these marks. Index marks are added...

  • Page 55: Making Acopyofa Tape

    t Making aCopyofa Tape There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape. One way is to use the HS-U260 to play a tape and use azmther VCR t_ record. The other way is to use another VCR to play a tape and.

  • Page 56: Using Your Hs-U260 To Play Back To Another Vcr

    Chapter 4: Using theAdvanced Features Making a Copyof a Tape(cont.) Usingyour HS-U260to play back to another VCR IRECORDING ] I PLAYBACK ÷ AUDIO OUT-- l -v,o ooo VIDEO IN---_ I--AUDIO Connect one RCA audio cable to the Put the tape you w=m_ to copy into the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the other...
  • Page 57 VCR.) • You may need to use a wire from the CABLE BOX CONTROL terminal on the VCR rear panel to the front of the cable box. Contact your Mitsubishi dealer for more help.

  • Page 58: Index

    Index Connecting the Antenna 300-75 adapter ... Cable to the VCR ..... 11 head cleaning ...... Connecting the Television .. 14 Connecting Your VCR ..11 adding channels ....controlling vibration ... 2;3 Important Safeguards ... 2 adjust button ....... controls, basic playback ..
  • Page 59 ..... record cancel ......fast forwarding ....23 record light ......loading ......record speed ......making a copy ....Welcome to Mitsubishi ..5 record, programming your pausing ......VCR to ......playing ......recording ......repaired ......
  • Page 60 Gu[a de Operaci6n B sica de la Videograbadora Funcionesb_sicas de los botones (_) botdn de encendido (POWER) Oprima este bot6n para encender y apagar la videograbadora. botSn de cancela('.idn (CANCEL) Utilice este botSn para cancelar selecciones en los mends en pantalla. ®...
  • Page 61 C6moseleccionar e l idioma deel sistema operativo dementis en pantalla Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, vaya al paso 0. Desenchufe la videograbadora por m_is de dos minutos, y vuelvala a enchufar. Oprima el botSn POWER para encender la videograbadora. Oprima el bot6n MENU en el control...
  • Page 63 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 such as 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 adjustments...
  • Page 64 ,_= MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 6100 Atlantic Boulevard Norcross, GA 30071-1305 © 1995 Mitsubishi Electronics Amedca, Inc. 872C130B9 PRINTED IN JAPAN...

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