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Mitsubishi HS-U780 Owner's Manual

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MITSUBISHI
Video
Cassette
Recorder
Owner's
Guide
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VCR Plus+ GOLD, C 3, AIISet and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemsta_ Development
Corporation. The VCR Plus+ GOLD system is manufactured under license from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
With the VCR Plus+ GOLD system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the
appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
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his Video Cassette Recorder is based on the S-VHS and VI--ISformats. 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+ GOLD, C 3, AIISet and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemsta_ Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ GOLD system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation. With the VCR Plus+ GOLD system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver.
  • Page 2 RISK OFELECTRIC 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, _ithin an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ........Setting the Clock ..........Using the auto clock function ..... Preface Setting the clock manually ......Welcome to Mitsubishi ........Setting the VCR Plus+ _ Guide Channe:[ Unpacking Your VCR ........Numbers ............. Using the Audio and Video Functions ...

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND P_ETAIN FOR. FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS _RKED ON THE VCR. Read Instructions ° All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product operated. Retain Instructions The safety...
  • Page 5 13. Power-Cord P rotection Power Lines Power-supply c ords shouldberoutedso An outside antenna system should, not be that theyarenotlikely to bewalkedonor located in the vicinity of overhead power pinched byitemsplaced uponor against lines or other electric light or power them,payingparticularattentionto cords circuits, or where it can fall into such...
  • 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 pc w,_r cord, pleaE=e hold facturer...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Welcome to Mitsubishi ,_PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces superior sound the highest quality S-VHS picture. It includes VHS Hi-Fi audio recording and playback, delivering compact disc-quality audio. Your VCR also includes...

  • Page 8: Frontpanelbuttons Andfunctions

    Ge t ng ol nowYourVCR 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, you may just want to glance at this section and refer to it later.

  • Page 9: Fluorescentdisplay

    ® @) fluorescent display shuttle ring See the next section. Turn this ring to the right to fast forward a tape or to fast forward search. Turn this remote control sensor ring to the left to rewind a tape or to reverse search.
  • Page 10 Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR Fluorescent Display (cont) ® SAP indicator (SAP) counter/present time/remaining This will light up to indicate that the display channel you are watching has a Separate This area displays: t;he current time; a Audio Program, or S.A.P. An S.A.P. is an time counter showing how long the tape...

  • Page 11: Overviewof The Remotecontrol

    (Q.V.) ® volume controls (VOLUME) Press this button to use a Mitsubishi q.W's Press the down arrow on the bottom half quick view feature. (See your Mitsubishi of this button to lower the volume of the TV owner's guide for more details.)
  • Page 12 Use these buttons to control the picture- button (FF) in-picture functions of many Mitsubishi[ Press this button to fast forward a tape or TVs. to fast forward search. off-timer and one-tolJch recording button (OFF-T/OTR)

  • Page 13: Rear Panelterminals

    (white) terminal. ® edit terminal (EDIT) When you use the edit terminal to connect two Mitsubishi VCRs, you can synchronize both VCRs' pause and record functions, making it easier to edit copies of tapes. (See page 72.) ®...

  • Page 14: Connecting Separate Uhf/Vhf Antennas

    Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR Connecting theAntenna or (::able tothe VC£ (cont.) Follow the procedures for connecting the kind of leads your antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connecting the Television." connecting an antennawitha 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 15: 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 te_ninal on the VCR. See "Connecting the Television," below. If your VHF antenna wire is 300 Ohm Flat Twin Lead ...

  • Page 16: Connectingthe Vcr To An Oldertv

    Chapter 2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting the Television (cont.) If the"l-V's antennaterminal ... thenyouwillneeda splitterthatlookslike this. looks like this... ® No splitter ANTENNA Connect to UHF IN UHF/VHF splitter o_ TV O© Connect to VHF IN From ANTENNA OUT on VC:R on TV Connect to UHF IN...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Tv With Audio And Video Inputs

    Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you _4L want to take advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it to a stereo TV system with audio and video inputs. One audio/video cable (or one stereo audio cable and one vid[eo cable) is supplied with your VCR.
  • Page 18 S-Video cable and one stereo audio cable to preserve the m_ximum signal quality. You can purchase these cables at your Mitsubishi dealer or at your local electronics store. before you begin, you should: • have complete(]...

  • Page 19: Receiver (Optional)

    If they still do a't appear, you will need to obtain an IR emitter (part name: IR EMITTER) from your Mitsubishi dealer. DImportant: If you use a cable box and a satellite receiver, be sure to connect the IR emitter described below.
  • Page 20 In order for Active A/V Network to function properly, you must make the connection.,; above and your VCR must be connected[ to the EXT-1 or INPUT-1 terminals of your Mitsubishi TV. InfoiTna- tion on how to use the Active A/V Network begins on page 68.

  • Page 21: Chapter Three

    TVs, this means pressing the 7_'s INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l" or "Input-.1" on the screen.) If you do not have a Mitsubishi TV, please refer to your TV instruction book for this pl_ocedure. Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER button.

  • Page 22: Setting Up Your Vcr If You Are Using

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR SettingUp YourVCRfor the FirstTime(cont.) Turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on p. 68. Setting upyourVCRif youareusinga TVwithout A udioandVideo Inputs(Older TV) If you are using an Older TV (A TV that does not have separate audio and video inputs), then your VCR will need to "convert"...
  • Page 23 VCR to respond to VCR-A signals and the other VCR to respond to VCR-B signals. Since all Mitsubishi VCRs since 1986 and later will respc,nd to VCR-A signals, then you should program the HS-U780 to respond...

  • Page 24: Usingthe Remotecontrol To Operatethe Tv

    TV. You only need one remote to operate both your VCR and TV. The HS-U780 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...

  • Page 25: Viewingthe Picturecoming From Yourvcr

    Viewing the picturecomingfrom your VCR if you are usin!;] a modernTV 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: Loadingand Unloadingtapes

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR ViewingthePictureComing from YourVCR(cont,) When you wish to watc.h a channel that is different than the channel your VCR is recording, then the "VCR" light must be off. The VCR/TV button turns this light on and off The light will also automatically turn...

  • Page 27: Playinga Tape

    oversucha tape,simplyplacea piece ofviniy1 tape over the opening. Using repairedtapes t'Warning: We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair. If you repair a torn tape with improper materials, you could damage, your VCR when you play the tape. Headcleaning Your VCR automatically cleans the head an :l the drum of the...

  • Page 28: € Usingthe Menusto Set Upyourvcr

    Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Playinga Tape (cont.) If the tape is stopped, you will begin fast forwarding. If the tape is playing, you will begin "forward speed search", with picture. pausing a tape Press the PAUSE button either' on the remote control or on the front panel to freeze the picture on the screen.
  • Page 29 :: -__A special noteto If your local cable company scrambles some or all stations, and/or cable box subscribers requires you to use a cable box, then your ability to program channels will be limited. ThE, cable box receives ai1 of your c.han- neIs and then sends only one to your TV (and your VCR), usually on channel 3 or 4.
  • Page 30 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Usingthe Menusto:Set Up YourVCR(cont.) Using the list below as a reference, turn the ADJUST diLal to BAIISet '_ .._!:_!_ !'(_ _iii select the kind of antenna you connected. What type sources • If you are using a cable box that sends; signals to your VCR connected VCR?
  • Page 31 IR emitter (part name: IR EMITTER) from your Mitsubishi dealer. _AIISe_ ; ..memorizins After you have determined that you are using the correct s_ations...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Usingthe Menusto SetUp YourVCR(cont.) The VCR will begin to search for a channel that carries a time signal to set the clock. If the VCR can find the channel, it will set the clock. You can see if the clock has been set on the Step Progress...
  • Page 33 E>Important: You may see "A E', not "A&E" in the "Guide" column as the VCR's memory, cannot store every character. Broadcast or Channel number cable stations your VCR On a piece of paper, prepare a two-column list and place the receives on (call letters) headings...

  • Page 34: The Auto Clock Function

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR UsingtheMenusto Set Up YourVCR(cont.) _>Im _ortant: Once the VCR has completed the "AllSet" set-up, it can automati- cally set the clock, even your time zone and daylight saving time, when the VCR is turned off (auto clock function). For the auto clock function to activate...

  • Page 35: Selecting A Channel

    _Important: If you are recording or playing back a tape, or if you are watching a channel from a satellite receiver, then the words "Not available" will flash and you will see an error messalge. To correct this stop the tape or switch the VCR to a local channel.

  • Page 36: Setting The Clock

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Usingthe Menusto Set UpYourVCR(cont.) channel comes after the highest numbered ,cable or antenna channel. If you have connected your VCR to a satellite receiver, you can change channels in 10-digit increments by holding" down the CHANNEL button for one second or by turning the jog dial quickly.
  • Page 37 To use the auto clock function: are: Your choices Press the MENU button ,on the remote control. You _ll _AllSet the "VCR Main :Menu." r]_"[=_[ _1 Ik dlqT[r_E=_m _=][=-] Add/delete channels Set VCR Plus+ Guides Turn the ADJUST dial to select "First 25me Set-Upl Turn Use ADJUSTito_selec_,;, the shuttle...

  • Page 38: Setting The Clock Manually

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Settingthe Clock(cont.) The "Daylight savings" will be highlighted. Turn the ADJUST dial to select the daylight savings settings AUTO, ON or OFF. Q Channel (065) Time zone (Eastern If you follow daylight saving time, select ON. If not, select OFF.
  • Page 39 If you have a Mitsubishi TV with StarSight _ feature, the TV can set the time on your VCR. (See your TV Owner's Guide for de- tails.) To allow StarSight...

  • Page 40: Numbers

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Settingthe VCRPlus+ ®GuideChannelNumbers (cont.) because not everyone receives their stations on the same channel numbers. You simply tell your VCR on which channel number receive stations. If your local cable company scrambles some o1"all stations, and!or A special noteto cable box subscribers requires you to use a cable box, then you may need to take an...
  • Page 41 Plus On a piece of paper, prepare a three-celumn list. Place the Guide Channel name Channel headings "Plus Guide" and "Channel name" and "VCR Chan- nel" at the top of' the list as shown. Plus Guide Channel Channel nameI In the center column, write the name of .each channel that you...

  • Page 42: Using The Audio And Video Functions

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Settingthe VCRPlus+ ®GuideChannelNumbers (cont.) If you find the number in the left column o[ your list, turn the ADJUST dial to place the cursor next to a VCR Plus+ _ide Plus Guide Channel number for the channel. For example, if you want to set NRC, oo2 _...

  • Page 43: Descriptions Of Audio Functions

    Thevideofunctions youcanselect a re: -- recordspeed, -- recordformat, -- tape, -- playPerfecTape ®, -- sharpness, -- counterzerostop, -- repeatplayback, a nd -- PerfecTape ®. Descriptionsof audio functions Below are descriptions of the audio function,,;, their uses and their settings. To select these functions and adjust their settings,...

  • Page 44: Descriptions Of Video Functions

    SP produces the best picture quality and records up to two hours of video o11a •T-120 tape. Mitsubishi's EP speed has only slightly poorer qual- ity, and records up to six hours on a T-120. recording format(RECformat)

  • Page 45: Of Video Functions

    Selecting andadjusting theaudioandvideofunctions Below are instructions on how to select and. adjust the audio and video functions. Before you begin, you need to know: • how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 25). Press the AUDIO button on the remote control to see the audio function...

  • Page 46: And Adjusting The Audio And

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Recording a currentbroadcast Beforeyoubegin,you needto knowhow: • to view the picture coming from your VCR. (See page 25) To record a TV program that is currently playing: Load a tape with its erasure tab intact into the VCR.

  • Page 47: Programmingyour Vcr To Record

    The VCR rewinds to where the recording started and enters the 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 record- ing "events" within a one month period.

  • Page 48: Recording (Otr)

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) The "Day" will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the day li_proS_am on which you want to record (for example, Monday the seven- 0 Channel teenth). Turn the shuttle ring to the right. --M3nday "17-- OSzart...
  • Page 49 Turn the ADJUST dial to set the recording speed (SP, EP:, or auto recording speed (AUTO)). (See "auto speed program- Channel Monday ming" on page 56 for an explanation of the auto speed record- QS%ar_ _ime ll:30am ing feature.) Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

  • Page 50: Programming With The Vcr Plus System

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Programmingwith the VCR Plus+®system The VCR Plus+ system allows you to program your VCR to. record by simply entering a PlusCode programming number. You can find this number in TV Guide or (possibly) your local TV listings. Beforeyou begin, •...

  • Page 51: One Key Programming

    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 A/V Network, see page 68 for more information. _J_PrOsram number keys enZer To use quick program:...

  • Page 52: Using One-Touch Recording (Otr)

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recordinq (cont.) If the VCR's memory is full, you will see the recap screen (left) instead of the VCR P]Lus+®"Program to record" sc,reen. CHDAY 2M017 ll:30a I:30pSP You will need to use the CANCEL button to erase an ent[7 IOTH20 9:00pIO:OOpEP before you can add another...

  • Page 53: Using One Key Programming

    you would like to record. If' you are using a cable box that VCR does not control, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box. Press the REC/OTR button on the front panel twice.
  • Page 54 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) To use One-Key Programming: Load a tape with iLtserasure tab intact into the VCR. If you have not yet recorded on this tape, the VCR will test tile tape with the PerfecTape ®feature. (For more information on this feature, please...
  • Page 55 Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the hour when you wish recording to stop. Then, wait for 4 seconds Channel 0 Day Monday The minute numbers will begin to flash. Q _tar't "time 1_ : 30_m (_Record speed then pause _oriiii4...

  • Page 56: Programmed Recording

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Notes about programmedrecording [>Important: If you want to use the VCR befi_re programmed recording begins, press the POWER button on the remote once. This turns programmed recording light off and the VCR ,_n. If you use the POWER button on the front pa:ael for this purpose, you will have to press it twice.
  • Page 57 _Important: Make sure that the "Tape" video function ma:tches the kind of tape you are using. (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions" on page 45.) Set the time for recording to end a minute or two beyond program's scheduled broadcast...
  • Page 58 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recordil_ You will see the "recap" screen. Use the ADJUST dial to place the cursor next to the program you wish to cancel. 2 MOI7 ll:30a I:30PSP TH20 9:00pIO:OOpEP Press the CANCEL button. The prograra is erased..

  • Page 59: Features

    Using theAdvanced Features 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 Advanced PlaybackControls Usingthe AdvancedRecordingControl.,; SearchingTechniques Usingthe AdvancedOptions Usingthe ActiveAN Network Features Makinga Copy of a Tape Using Child Lock Before you use the advanced...

  • Page 60: Adjustingthe Tracking

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Using theAdvanced PlaybackControls (cont.) Important: After about five minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the VCR will automatically stop to avoid damage _;othe tape. Depend- ing on the type of TV you are using, the picture may vibrate vertically when you pause the VCR's picture.

  • Page 61: Using The Time Counter

    D (digital tracking) light TRACKING light (D) will flash, showing that the VCR is adjust- ing the picture. When the VCR has finished adjusting the picture, ° the DIGITAL TRACKING light will shine _,;t_!,adily. _-I I-I I-I I_-I s_+. LI .L LI .LI LI, _Important: A certain amount...

  • Page 62: Using The Perfectape * Feature

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvanced Recording Controls (cont.) Using the PerfecTape ® feature PerfecTape is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the quality of video tapes you will record on. Afi_er each test, the VCR will adjust its internal circuit1_ in order to make the best possible recording on your tape.

  • Page 63: Displaying The Time Gauge And The Remaining Time

    usingPerfecTape manually Load a tape that has its erasure tab intact into the VCR. Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; this feature will record over one second of your tape. Press the VIDEO button on the remote control.

  • Page 64: Time

    Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvanced Recording Controls (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 65: Cm Skip

    The VCR will speed through the selected len_,_h of tape, then resume playback. The screen to the left wil[ appear and show the SkiP search time and the gauge. Each mark on th,!_ gauge represents 3mOOs 15 seconds. The marks will disappear, one by one, every 115 seconds...

  • Page 66: Zero Stop

    Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Searching Techniques (cont.) Using counter zerostop Counter zero stop is useful to quickly access to the beginning of a recorded or playback section of a tape. The VCR will automati- cally fast forward or rewind to "0_00M00S" and stop the tape. Press the CA!XICEL button on the remote control...

  • Page 67: Using T:he Auto Power Saving (Auto-Off)

    O Tocancel i ndexsearch, p ressPLAYor STOP. usingrepeatplayback You can play back a section of tape over and over using the following procedure. The tape will play until[ tlhe next index mark, rewind to the previous index mark, and resun:te playing. If there is only one index mark on the tape, then the, ¥CR will play or...

  • Page 68: Setting The Rf Converter

    PLAY or :MENU. Usingthe ActiveAN Network Features The Active A/V Network is a benefit of certain Mitsubishi and VCRs. The Actiw_ A/V Network allows you to use marly of the commonly used features of your system at the press of one button.

  • Page 69: Vcr

    0 Turn the shuttlering right to set "A/V Network" to ACTIVE. Press the MENU button two times to turn offthe menus. whattheActiveAN Networkdoes The Active A/V Network makes it easier and faster to use the VCR's Quick Program, MENU, and Play commands. Whenyou pressQUICKPROGRAMNCR Plus+ to beginprogramming: •...

  • Page 70: Vcr

    AUDIOINR EDIT [DIT-- I_--AUDIOOUTR atigned properly before pk_gs cart _t¢, a Mitsubishi VCR with an EDIT terminal The plugs on the cable contain pins that need to (-You only need to use this cabte when o3nnectingq pushed into the terminals.

  • Page 71: Edit Control

    Put the tape you want to copy into the HS-U780 and find the place from which you If you are using another Mitsubishi want to begin copying. Press STOP (or with an EDIT jack, you can connect the two PLAY/STOP).

  • Page 72: Using Edit Control

    PAUSE button on both VCRs at the same time. Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished. Using edit control If the other VCR you are using is a Mitsubishi VCR with an EDIT jack, you can synchronize the starting...
  • Page 73 ro les hF-o0 i Problems Possible Solutions ForMoreInformation The VCR won't turn on. Check the power cord and the AC outlet. See Chapter 1, "Getting 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 74 You may need to connect a cable (part. name, "IR EMITTER" to the CONVERTER CONTROL terminal on 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 75: Index

    Index A/V Network channel(s) active ......adding and deleting ..34 guides, VCR Plus+ buttons ......connecting ...... channe| ....28, 39 terminals ...... display ......memorize ....... adding channels ....adjust dial ....9, 60 selecting ......adjusting tracking ...
  • Page 76 PerfecTape ® one-touch ......unloading ....... light ......... television Quick Program ....51 using....... 44, 62 settings ......connecti:ng ...... picture-in-picture (PIP) speed ....... 44, 56 operating with remote .. 124 buttons...... 10 VCR Plus+ ..... terminals, rear panel ..11 playandrecord light ..
  • Page 77 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 VCR; operation in a manner contrary to the instructions which accompany the VCR;...
  • Page 78 _ MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 6100 Atlantic Boulevard Norcross, GA 30071-1305 © 1997 Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc. *U780" PRfNTED_N SINGAPORE 872C158B4...

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