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Mitsubishi HS-U560C Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 _= MITSUBISHI Video Cas,'_,ette Recorder Owner's Guide °o ® 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-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEl.. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safeguards ........ Using the Menus to Set tile Time ..... 29 Programming the VCR to Receive TV Preface Channels ..........Welcome to Mitsubishi ....... Programming channels automatically .. 31 Unpacking Your VCR ........Using video mute ........Adding and deleting channels ....

  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS I_g_ARKED 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 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING Power-supply c ordsshouldberoutedso that they arenot likely to bewalkedonor pinched by itemsplaceduponor against _--_----ANTENNA them,payingparticularattentionto cords -_[xl LEAD IN WIRE at plugs,convenience receptacles, andthe //_%,, .._GaOUNDC_MP-...// _1\\ point; w heretheyexit fromthe appliance. /7"_, /ANTENNA __-// DISCHARGE UNIT...
  • Page 6 Important S afeguards DO NOTPLACE ANYTHINGON THE 21.Safety Check RECORDER Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service Iteavy objects placed on Lhe recorder will technician to perform safety checks to cause damage. The tolp of the recorder is also determine that...

  • Page 7: Welcome To Mitsubishi

    Welcome t o Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mit,'mbishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces saperior sound and a high resolution VHS picture. It. includes VHS Hi-Fi audio recording and playback, delivering compact dsc-quality audio. Your VCR also includes...

  • Page 8: Chapter One

    This switch allows yoJ to use the remote a tape or to fast forward search. Turn this control to operate both the HS-U560 ring to the left to rewind a tape or to reverse search. another Mitsubishi VOR. (See page 21.)

  • Page 9: Fluorescentdisplay

    ® © PerfecTape button (PERFECTAPE) jog dial Press this button to use the PerfecTape When the tape is stopped, this dial will change channels. When the tape is feature. The PerfecTape feature will test your videotape and set the VCR to make paused, this dial will advance the tape...
  • Page 10 Chapter 1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR Fluorescent D isplay (cont.) 4 56 .._..Y ..;;;Pdl 0 0 FRSA 2Ay LOCKnI,I-I I II I I I-I1-1. I_1 I_1 AM,=_, ,_,. _REMON OFFWK PM ITi I I_1" I_1 I_1 I II I_lh II s -2012 I_1 I_1M ®...

  • Page 11: Overviewof The Remotecontrol

    Press this button to use quick search, use the VCR's super qaick view feature, ® volume controls (VOLUME) to use a Mitsubishi 'iR's quick view Press the bottom half of this button feature. (indicated by the down arrow) to lower the ®...
  • Page 12 VCR PlusCode number length of time af_e:r which the _IV will begin programming your VCR to record. turn off. (See your Mitsubishi © owner's guide for more details.) fast forward and fast forward search...

  • Page 13: Rear Panelterminals

    • if you would like to place your cable box A/V NETWORK) •(ACTIVE away from the VCR. Use these terminals to connect the VCR The cable is available from Mitsubishi with other Mitsubishi products that have dealers. Active A!V Network terminals or A/V Network terminals.

  • 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 television. You won't have to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter -- make only those connections that apply to your equ:pment.

  • Page 15: Connecting Other Antennas

    connecting cablewith a cablebox ANTENNA G -11- ..If your cable system requires you to use a cable box, follow the. _'_... directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR: 40} Disconnect the cable box from the TV. •...
  • Page 16 Chapter2: Connecting YourVCR Connecting theAntenna or Cabletothe VCIFI (cont.) Follow the procedures for connecting the kind of leads your antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connectinlg the Television." connecting an antenna with a 300-ohm flat twinlead (If you have a 300-ohn_ fiat twirl lead, you will need to purchase 300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics...
  • Page 17 To connect your antennas: Disconnect the antennas from the back: or 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 A___ 300 Ohm...

  • Page 18: Uhf/Vhf

    Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision (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 ©© __::_UHF IN on TV ® "_._." "_- Connect to From ANTENNA OUT on VCR VHF IN on TV ©©...
  • Page 19 AUDIO OUT R__ AUDIO IN R - VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO OUT L"'_ ( onnectingtheAN Network(optional) Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input and output terminals called the "A/V Network." The primary purpose of t:he A/V Network is to "pass" remote control...

  • Page 20: Connecting The A/V Network

    NETWORK ]IN or ACTIVE ,._ffVNETWORK BACK PANEL BACK PANEL BACK PANEL (VCR) (Mitsubishi TV) (Other Mitsubishi component) A/V NETWORK DImportant: Never connect your AfV Network in a loop, as shown below. input output • output...

  • Page 21: Settingupyourvcrfor The Firsttime

    Yrg n ou VC. 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 from Your VC]:L"...

  • Page 22: Regular Tv

    SettingUpYourVCRfor theFirstTime(cont.) Setting up your VCR if you are 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 23 PIP button, press one of the buttons 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 24 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Usingthe Remote Control(cont.) If your TV does not turn on, repeat step _P, but try a different button listed in the "Code Button" list. Keep trying buttons until your TV turns Once your TV has turned on, your remote is set up to operate your brand...

  • Page 25: Viewingthe Picturecoming From Yourvcr

    TV _riewing. Viewing the picturecoming from your VCR if you are using a monitorTV Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input. (For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TWs INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l"...

  • Page 26: Loadingand Unloadingtapes

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Loadingand UnloadingTapes This section explains loading and unloading tapes. Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged DImportant: in. Even when the VCR POWER is off, loadinG: a tape will auto- matically turn the VCR on.

  • Page 27: Playinga Tape

    Playinga 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 • Using basic playback controls.

  • Page 28: Selectingthe On-Screenlanguage

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Playing a Tal_e (cont.) controlling vibration duringstillframe If the picture vibrates during still frame, turn the jog dial while Jog dial pressing the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front panel until the picture is steady. Selectingthe On-screenLanguage You can set your VCR to display on-screen...

  • Page 29: Selecting And Adjusting The Audio And Video Functions

    Theaudiofunctions .you canadjustare: -- audiomonitor, -- normal r ecord, --level meter,and -- frontdisplay. Thevideofunctions:you canadjustare: -- recordspeed, a nd -- tape. Selectingand adjustingthe audio and video functions Below are instructions on how to select and adjust the audio and video functions. If you are not familiar with the purpose of these...

  • Page 30: Descriptions Of 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',; EP speed has only slightly poorer quality, but records up to six hours on a T- 120,...

  • Page 31: Channels

    YourVCRcanonlyrecordin SPor EPspeed, but canplayback tapesrecorded in SP,LP or LP. tape(Tape) Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Tape Remaining display. If you are using a tape l_hat is two hours long or less (labeled T-30 through T-120), set this function to "T-120."...
  • Page 32 Chapter 3: OperatingYour VCR Usingthe Menusto Setthe Time, (cont.) The cursor automatically moves to the word "Date." Turn the clock ADJUST dial to set the date. Turn the shuttle ring right. Month June Year 1995 Sunda_y-- I. _ --I_ Clock 12:00_ Daylight savings...

  • Page 33: The Vcr To Receive Tv Channels

    + ProgrammingtheVCR to ReceiveTV Channels Before your VCR can receive television channels, you need to program all of"the channels you can receive into your VC,R. Fortunately, our menu system makes this an easy proce,_s. This section will also explain some other channel-related functions.

  • Page 34: Channels

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Programming t heVCRto Receive TV Channels(cont.) [:>Important: If you are recording or playing back a tape, the words "Not available" will flash and[ an error message will appear. To correct this, stop the tape. You will see the menu for automatically memorizing Memorize channels...

  • Page 35: Channels

    After you have selected the manufacturer's code, turn Memorize channels shuttle ring right. The cursor will move to "Channel." 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. If you connected your cable box with audio/video cables, use the INPUT...

  • Page 36: Using Video Mute

    Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Programming theVCRto Receive TV Channels (cont.) Using video mute 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. The sound will also be turned off.

  • Page 37: Channels

    You will see the screen fi)r adding or deleting channels. _dd/deleteTchah'nelsq<_ the ADJUST dial to select the channel _o be added or deleted. Channel Press the ENTER button or turn the sbuttle ring right to add memory the channel; press the (L_qCEL button or turn the shuttle ADJUST...

  • Page 38: Channels

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Programming the VCRto Receive TV Channels (cont.) To add a channel to the super quick view memory: you want to add, either Select the channel with the CHANNEL button or the number buttons. While the channel number is still on the screen, turn shuttle...

  • Page 39: The Vcr Plus+ Guide Channel

    Beforeyou begin,you need: • to know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 23), and • to know how to use the menus. (See page 29.) DImportant: Most importantly, you need to have a list of the VCR Plus+ Channel Guides for your area.

  • Page 40: The Vcr Plus+ Guide Channel

    Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Settingthe VCRPlus+GuideChannelNumbers (cont.) Use the number buttons to enter the actual VCR channel which you receive the station. For example, if your VCR Plus Guide Channel receives HBO on channel 27, enter the number "27" next to , 033 i0271i the VCR Plus+ guide channel for HBO.
  • Page 41 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 eighl: recording "events" within a one month peri(_d.
  • Page 42 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) Press the MENU button on the remote coatrol. The "VCR _VCR Main Menu- " " Your choices are: Main Menu" appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST dial on the remote control to move the cursor next to "Program Advanced Features...
  • Page 43 The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Turn tile • Program record ADJUST dial tc set the minutes when you wish recording Channel Monday start. Turn the shuttle ring right. Stop time --:-- Record speed AUTO ADJUST:to select, ENTER.
  • Page 44 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) changing settingswhileprogramming If you wish to change one of your settings (,;uch as start time) while you are programming, turn the shuttle ring on the remote left or right to select the setting you wish to change. Turning ring right will move you forward through tile list, while turning...
  • Page 45 The QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ button does not function during One Key Programming. Quick Program is a]so an "Active A!V Network" feature. If you have a Mitsubishi _VVwith Active A/V Net_ork, see page 62 for more information.

  • Page 46: Your V_.E To Record

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

  • Page 47: Using One Key Programming

    If you are using a (',able 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 begin.
  • Page 48 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording (cont.) To use One-Key Programming: Load a tape that has not had its erasure tab removed into the VCR. If you have not yet recorded on this tape, then the VCR will test the tape with the PerfecTape feature.
  • Page 49 Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the hour • Program record Channel you wish recording to stop. Then, wait fi)r 4 seconds. Monday minute numbers will begin to flash. Start time 11:30A_ Record speed AUTO Select with O.K.PROGRAM, then pause 4 seconds...
  • Page 50 Chapter3: Operating YourVCR 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 recording begins, press the POWER button on the remote once. This turns the programmed recording...
  • Page 51 Auto speed programming is only available in the first programming slot. In this first slot, the recording speed is set to AUTO automatically. If you want to use auto speed programming in this programming slot, you don't need 1_ochange anything. _Important: Make sure that the "Tape"...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3: Operating YourVCR Recording (cont.) canceling a programmed recording Press POWER to turn the VCR on. Press the MENU button on the remote ccntrol. The "VCR Main Menu" appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST. dial on the remote control to move the cursor next to "Program record."...

  • Page 53: Using Special Effects

    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. You'll find infor- mation Using the AdvancedPlaybackControls Using the AdvancedRecordingControls SearchingTechniques Using the ActiveA/V NetworkFeatures Makinga Copy of a Tape Using Child Lock Before you use the advanced features,...

  • Page 54: The Tracking

    Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvancq_-d Playback Controls (cont.) _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, tlae picture vibrate vertically when you pause the VCR's picture.

  • Page 55: Usingthe Time Counter

    • Displaying the present time. Using the PerfecTape feature PerfecTapC _ is an exclusive Mitsubishi featare that tests the quality of your video tapes. Aider each test, tlae VCR will adjust its internal circuitry in order to make the best possible recording on your tape.
  • Page 56 Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Usingthe Advanced RecordingControls (cont.) settingup PerfecTape You have the option of setting PerfecTape to function only when you start a test, or to automatically function every time you insert a tape that has not yet been recorded. To do this: Press the MENU button on the remote control...

  • Page 57: Time

    usingPerfecTape manually Load a tape that has its erasure tab intact into the VCR. PerfecTape ..will test your Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; the tape. However, must PerfecTape feature will record over approximately record over a small...

  • Page 58: The Present Time

    Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features UsingtheAdvanced Recording Controls (cont.) Tomakethe timegaugeand theremaining 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...
  • Page 59 ".,," indicates 30 While playing a tape, press the Q.V. button. 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 additional 30 second interval of quick search. You can press Q.V.
  • Page 60 Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features Searching Techniques (cont.) spotcheck This feature allows you to visually check the position of the tape during fast forward or rewind. While the tape is in fast forward or rewind (without picture), press and hold either the FF or REW button (whichever is the...

  • Page 61: By Time

    Turn the shuttle ling right. (If you used 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 62 Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvanced Features SearchingTechniques (cont.) automaticindexmarks 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-s :reen message will indicate that the mark...
  • Page 63 _Important: If there is no tape loaded in the 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 64 UsingtheActiveAN 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 65: Features

    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. • First Time Set-Up Your choices are: clock Use the ADJUST dial on the remote to move the cursor next .k"5"It_,,[e] aili iM.4[,_IE.,]l...

  • Page 66: Copy Of A Tape

    Chapter4: UsingtheAdvanced Features i Making a Copyof a Tape There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape. One way is to use the HS-U560 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-U560 to record.

  • Page 67: Vcr

    Using your HS-U560to playback to another VCR [ PLAYBACKI = 2- ® AOO,OOO -- v,o oo t _--AUDIOINL VIDEO IN [_---AUDIO IN R AUDIO OUT R_ Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO Set the input of the other VCR to "External." INPUT terminal on the other VCR.
  • Page 68 Contact your cable company. • You may need to use a wire from the CABLE BOX CONTROL terminal on the VCR's rear terminal to the front of the ,:able box. Contact your Mitsubishi dealer for more help.

  • Page 69: Index

    index selecting ......A/V Network: VCR Plus+ guides .... 36 Important _afeguards .... 2 active ........ child lock ......index connecting ......cleaning, head ...... light ........terminals ......marks ........ clock, setting ......adding channels ....Connecting Your VCR ..12 search .......
  • Page 70 Index PerfecTape remaining time ....unloading ......button ......... remote control television buttons ....... light ........connecting ......using ......... installing batteries ..20 monitor ......overview ......picture-in-picture (PIP) operating with remote ..21 buttons ......sensor ........termirLals, rear panel ...
  • Page 71 Guiade Operacibn B_sicade la Videograbadora Funcionesb_sicasde los botones bot6n de modalidad VCR (VCR) Oprima este bot6n para usar el control remoto para controlar la videograbadora. (_) botSn de grabaciSn (REC, REC/OTR) Oj_,O Utilice este botSn para comenzar grabaciSn. (_) botSn de rebobinado (REW) Utilice este botSn para rebobinar...
  • Page 72 Gu_a de Operaci6n B,_sica dela Videograbadora C6mo seleccionarel idiomade el sistemaoperativode ment_,_ e n pantalla Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, vaya al paso _. Opr/ma el botSn TIMER RESET en el panel trasero de la videograbadora. Oprima el bot6n POWER para encender la videograbadora 00prima...
  • Page 73 SERVICE, deliver your VCR to the neare,}t MITSUBISHI service center. Shipping expenses are your responsibility. The name and address of the nearest service center can be obtained from your MITSUBISHI Dealer, or by writing or calling MELA at the address...
  • Page 74 _= MITSUBISHI MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. 6100 Atlantic Boulevard Norcross, GA 30071-1305 © 1995 Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc. 872C131A6 PRINTED IN JAPAN...

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