Mitsubishi Electric HS HD1100U Users manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OWNER’S GUIDE

HIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL VCR
		VCR
	POWER		CHANNEL		VOLUME
						TV
						POWER
	EJECT
						MUTE
	1			2
					3
			CM	SKIP
	4
			5
					6
	7		8
QUICK	PROGRAM				9
			0		INPUT
VCR	Plus+
		PLAY			VCR
REW					TV
				FF
REC		STOP
				IEEE
PAUSE					1394
		DISPLAY		INPUT
	INDEX
AUDIO/VIDEO	ADJUST
			MENU
CANCEL		ENTER
VCR/TV
			SP/EP
ADJUST

MODEL HS-HD1100U

MTP

NTSC

VCR Plus and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the D-VHS and VHS formats. Only video cassette tapes with the

mark or the mark may be used with this model. However, D-VHS recordings are possible only with cassettes marked .

D-VHS tapes recorded on video products not using the D-VHS MTP/NTSC standard cannot be played back on this unit.

Special Features HS-HD1100U

♦High-Definition Digital Recording and Playback

♦VCR Plus+ easy programming system

♦Rew/FF at 500X speed! (:43 seconds for a T-120 tape)

CAUTION

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, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

IMPORTANT:

RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO SECTION 820-40 OF THE NEC WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.

SHORTCUTS

To connect your VCR, go to page 4.

To play a tape, go to page 11.

To record a program, go to page 20.

To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 42.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ......................	2
Hooking Up Your VCR.................................	4
Playback......................................................	11
Setting Up Your VCR ...................................	15
Memorizing Channels Automatically ......	15
Adding and Deleting Channels ..............	16
Setting the Clock....................................	17
Recording ....................................................	20
Recording a Current Digital Broadcast ..	26
Recording a Current Broadcast in VHS
(analog) Format .................................	22
OTR .......................................................	23
OTR2 ......................................................	24
Notes about Available Tape and Recording
Time ...................................................	25
Using Audio and Video Functions ..........	26
Timer Recording ..........................................	28
D-VHS (digital) Timer Recording ...........	28
VHS (analog) Timer Recording of Digital
Broadcast ...........................................	29
Conventional VCR Timer Recording ......	31
VCR Plus+® System Programming ........	33
Quick Program .......................................	34
Timer Recording Hints ...........................	35

Editing Features ..........................................	38
Copying a Tape from D-VHS to D-VHS....	38
Copying a Tape from D-VHS to Analog ....	39
Copying a Tape from Analog to Analog ....	40
Advanced Features .....................................	42
Advanced Playback Controls .................	42
Searching Techniques ...........................	43
Displaying Time Gauge, Remaining
Time, Current Time ............................	46
Customize Choices Menu ......................	47
Advanced Options .................................	50
Location of Controls ....................................	52
Important Information ..................................	56
Trouble Checks ...........................................	57
Specifications ..............................................	59
Index ...........................................................	59
Warranty ......................................................	62

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. Thank you.

1Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, ex-

cessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

12Grounding or Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

13Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

14Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

		ANTENNA
		LEAD IN WIRE
	GROUND CLAMP
		ANTENNA
		DISCHARGE UNIT
	ELECTRIC	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
	SERVICE	GROUNDING
	EQUIPMENT
		CONDUCTORS
		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
		GROUND CLAMPS
		POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
		ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)

15Lightning

For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

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16Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in fire risk or electric shock.

18Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

(a)When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

(b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

(c)If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

(d)If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

(e)If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

(f)When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

21Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

22Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

CONDENSATION

Leave the VCR on, without a tape in it, for 2 hours if the VCR has been exposed to sudden changes in temperature. Sudden temperature changes cause moisture to form on the metal parts inside the VCR. This moisture can cause the tape to stick and damage the head. Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour period will dry the inside of the VCR.

PROTECT THE POWER CORD

Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the power cord may cause a fire or shock hazard. When unplugging the power cord, please hold it by the plug and remove it carefully.

DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTS ON THE RECORDER

Heavy objects placed on the recorder will cause damage.

WHEN NOT IN USE

When you finish operating the recorder, always unload the cassette and turn OFF the VCR POWER.

CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE TAPES

•Avoid violent vibration or shock.

•Do not place in a location where strong magnetic fields exist (near a motor, transformer or magnet).

•Never place or store in direct sunlight.

•Avoid dusty places.

•Place the cassette in the cassette case and store vertically.

•Never store tape in a high humidity location.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for additional suggestions. You may find this booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

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Hooking Up Your VCR

Unpacking Your VCR

As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:

• Remote control	• 1 Audio/Video cable			• 1 Coaxial cable				• IEEE 1394 cable

• 2 "AA" size batteries					• Registration card
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IMPORTANT

Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place the

VCR on top of the television as the surface may not be stable.

Choosing a Hookup

The connections shown in this book are general. Individual televisions, stereo systems and satellite receivers can vary from those shown here. The first diagrams show connections for common equipment. Then, if you are connecting equipment such as an integrated HDTV, an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or a Home Theater receiver, you will also use those diagrams after you have connected the common equipment.

IMPORTANT

To maximize your system for its best performance, your dealer can help you customize these hookups and sell you any additional connection accessories that may be necessary to match your particular equipment and antennas.

1Make a list of each piece of equipment that you want to hook up.

2If you are connecting several pieces of equipment, you may be using more than one of these diagrams. Using your list, find EACH of the diagrams you will need to connect all of your equipment. For example, to hook up this VCR, a

TV, a cable box, and a Home Theater receiver, you will use Cable System with Cable Box, and Connecting a Home Theater receiver.

3If your TV has audio and video inputs, use the diagrams on page 7 in addition to the connections on page 5 or 6.

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Hooking Up Your VCR

IMPORTANT

You must use one of the connections shown on page 5 and 6 in order to record television or cable programs.

Antenna or Cable System without Cable Box

Connecting Antenna or Cable

1Connect antenna or cable from wall outlet to ANTENNA IN of the VCR.

2Connect VCR ANTENNA OUT to the TV’s Antenna jacks (varies by TV).

3If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with the connections on page 7. If not, plug in power cords of VCR and TV.

VCR Rear Panel

ANTENNA

IN

OUT

supplied

coaxial cable

Optional UHF/VHF Splitter

UHF

VHF/UHF

OR

VHF

From Antenna or

Cable wall outlet

OR

Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm Matching Transformer

OR

x	x
x	x

Optional UHF/VHF Combiner

TV Rear Panel

Antenna or Cable System with Cable Box

Connecting Cable and Cable Box, if all channels are scrambled

1Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLE IN on the cable box.

2Connect OUT (or OUT TO TV) on the cable box to ANTENNA IN on the VCR.

3Connect ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to the TV’s antenna jacks (varies by TV).

4If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with the connections on page 7. If not, plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

If your cable company scrambled all of its channels, you cannot record one channel while watching another.

If your cable company only requires the use of a cable box for some channels, connect the cable box as shown on the next page.

Cable Box Rear Panel		From Cable
OUT	IN	wall outlet
coaxial cable provided
		by cable company
		ANTENNA
		IN
		OUT
VCR Rear Panel
	supplied coaxial cable
UHF
OR		VHF/UHF
VHF
TV Rear Panel

IMPORTANT

Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional suggestions for antenna/cable hookups.

If your TV has more than one antenna jacks, ask your Mitsubishi dealer for advice on additional accessories.

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Hooking Up Your VCR

Connecting Cable and Cable Box, if only some channels are scrambled

1You will need a cable splitter, five lengths of coaxial cable, and a cable A/B switch.

2Connect cable from wall outlet to IN terminal on the cable splitter.

3Connect the coaxial cable to OUT terminal on the cable splitter and A-IN on the A/B switch.

4Connect the second coaxial cable to the other OUT terminal on the splitter and IN (or CABLE) on the cable box.

5Connect the third coaxial cable to the OUT or TV on the cable box and B-IN on the A/B switch.

6Connect the fourth coaxial cable to OUT terminal on the A/B switch and ANTENNA IN on the VCR.

7Connect the fifth coaxial cable to the ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to the TV’s ANTENNA jacks (varied by TV).

8If your TV has audio and video inputs, continue with the connections on the next page. If not, plug in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

This connection will allow you to watch one non-scrambled channel while you record another non-scrambled channel.

With this connection, you should set the A/B switch to A to record a non-scrambled channel. You may watch the same channel or any other non-scrambled channel at the same time.

To record a scrambled channel, set the switch to B, select your cable output channel (usually 3 or 4) on the VCR and select the channel you wish to record on the cable box. At this time your TV will not be able to show any other channel.

IMPORTANT

With this connection, you cannot:

•record a scrambled channel and watch a nonscrambled channel at the same time.

•record a non-scrambled channel and watch a scrambled channel at the same time.

•record one scrambled channel and watch a different scrambled channel.

Splitter

A/B Switch

A

OUT

B

IN OUT

OUT	IN	From Cable
Cable box
		wall outlet
VCR Rear Panel
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
supplied coaxial cable

UHF

VHF/UHF

OR

VHF

TV Rear Panel

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Hooking Up Your VCR

Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs

Because you purchased a Hi-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 inputs. This connection also helps maintain the best picture quality.

1Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO OUT R (right) and AUDIO OUT L (left) on the VCR. Connect the other end to the TV’s AUDIO INPUT RIGHT and AUDIO INPUT LEFT. Match the colors of the connectors to the cables.

2Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO OUT on VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO INPUT on the TV.

3Set the RF converter to OFF. See page 48 for instructions on this setting, which can be done at a later time.

IMPORTANT

Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional suggestions for audio video hookups.

To connect your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV, connect only the white AUDIO OUT L of the VCR and the white AUDIO INPUT of the TV. Since the TV is not stereo, you cannot take advantage of your VCR’s Hi-Fi stereo sound.

If you have an older TV without audio video inputs, simply connect only the antenna or cable as shown on page 5 or 6.

VCR Rear Panel
Red	AUDIO
	OUT
R	R
White	L
L
	VIDEO
Yellow	OUT
	supplied audio video cable
	Yellow		White			Red
					L	RR
TV Rear Panel
	INPUT-1
	INPUT-2
	OUTPUT
	MONITOR/TUNER
	S-VIDEO	VIDEO		L (MONO)		R
					AUDIO

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Connections to Integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV Receiver

If you connect the HS-HD1100U to an integrated HDTV or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver with an IEEE 1394 cable, you can record digital broadcasts in D-VHS format, which records digital broadcasts as digital signals, so programs can be recorded as is with no loss of quality. And this connection also makes it possible to playback a recorded digital signal in D-VHS format.

1Connect the supplied IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394 INTERFACE on the HS-HD1100U. You can connect either of the two IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminals.

Connect the other end of this cable to IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminal on the TV or the receiver.

When you want to record digital broadcasts in VHS (analog) format, follow the steps 2 and 3 below.

2Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO IN R (right) and AUDIO IN L (left) on the VCR. Connect the other end to the TV or the receiver’s AUDIO OUTPUT RIGHT and AUDIO OUTPUT LEFT. Match the colors of the connectors to the cables.

3Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO IN on the VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO OUTPUT on the TV or receiver.

IMPORTANT

You may need to purchase additional sets of audio and video cable for this hookup.

Refer to your integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394equipped HDTV receiver owner’s guide for this connections.

VCR Rear Panel
Red	AUDIO
	IN 1
R	R
White	L/MONO
L
Yellow	VIDEO			IEEE 1394
				INTERFACE
	IN 1
				supplied
				IEEE 1394 cable
	Yellow	White		Red
			L	RR
	IEEE 1394-equipped			OR
	HDTV receiver
				integrated HDTV

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Notes about IEEE 1394 network

The IEEE 1394-equipped devices that are available to be connected to the HS-HD1100U are an integrated HDTV, an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or a D-VHS VCR. The data may not be sent/received correctly if you are connecting IEEE 1394-equipped devices other than Mitsubishi integrated HDTV or Mitsubishi D-VHS VCR.

You cannot send/receive the data of digital video equipment (for example, digital video camera) or a personal computer because the format is different from that of the HS-HD1100U.

Be sure not to connect the IEEE 1394 in a loop, as shown below.

CORRECT	IEEE 1394-equipped		IEEE 1394-equipped		IEEE 1394-equipped	INCORRECT	IEEE 1394-equipped		IEEE 1394-equipped
	device		device		device		device		device
CORRECT	IEEE 1394-equipped		IEEE 1394-equipped		IEEE 1394-equipped
	device		device		device	INCORRECT	IEEE 1394-equipped		IEEE 1394-equipped		IEEE 1394-equipped
							device		device		device
			IEEE 1394-equipped		IEEE 1394-equipped
			device		device
					IEEE 1394-equipped	INCORRECT	IEEE 1394-equipped		IEEE 1394-equipped		IEEE 1394-equipped
							device		device		device
					device

When you connect more than one IEEE 1394-equipped devices, turn the power off when they are not being used because leaving the unused devices turned on may cause a lack of memory and may interfere with the correct transmission of signals. However some IEEE 1394-equipped devices cannot receive or send data when it is turned off, so refer to your device owner’s guides.

While using the IEEE 1394-equipped device, do not plug in/off the IEEE 1394 cable or turn the power on/off of the unused devices. When you unplug the IEEE 1394 cable and connect it again, leave it unplugged for a few seconds and then connect again.

The maximum transmit speed of the IEEE 1394 INTERFACE on the HS-HD1100U is 400Mbps. This speed may be slower when you connect the device with its transmit speed is different from this VCR.

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Hooking Up Your VCR

Connections to Home Theater Receiver

You may wish to connect your VCR to a Home Theater Receiver so that you can take advantage of the Surround Sound audio recordings that are common with many movies. Home Theater Receivers will often control both the sound that is heard from the speakers and the picture shown on your TV. Below is the basic connection between your VCR and Home Theater Receiver. If you use this connection, you will not use Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs.

1Connect the red and white audio cables to AUDIO OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the VCR. Connect the other end to the VCR 1 AUDIO INPUT R and AUDIO INPUT L on the Home Theater Receiver.

2Connect a yellow video cable to VIDEO OUT on the VCR. Connect the other end to the VCR 1 VIDEO INPUT on the Home Theater Receiver.

3Connect a yellow video cable to the MONITOR VIDEO OUTPUT of the Home Theater Receiver. Connect the other end to the VIDEO INPUT on the back of the TV.

4See your Home Theater Receiver Owner’s Guide for information concerning audio connection between TV and Home Theater Receiver, or additional hookups and operations.

IMPORTANT

You may need to purchase additional sets of audio and video cables for this hookup.

TV Rear Panel

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO	VIDEO	L (MONO)	R
		AUDIO

Yellow

Home Theater Receiver Rear Panel

VIDEO

VCR 1

VCR2

MONITOR

OUT

IN

OUT

IN

OUT

Yellow

AUDIO

	L		L
White
L	R R		R
	OUT IN	OUT IN	IN
	VCR 1	VCR 2	TV
R

Yellow

Red

VCR Rear Panel

R

Red

L

White

AUDIO

OUT

R

L

VIDEO

Yellow

OUT

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Playback

Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording the Digital Broadcast in D-VHS (digital) Format

1Make sure that your VCR and the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver is connected with an IEEE 1394 cable.

2Turn on the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.

3Turn on your TV and switch the input of the TV to the correct input of the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.

4Press POWER on the VCR to turn the power on.

To go back to viewing the picture from the TV, set your TV input to the previous ANTENNA input position.

If you do not switch the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver to the correct external input, the screen to the right will be displayed on the screen when you try to watch a digital broadcast.

1394 connection list

When you connect an integrated HDTV, an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or a D-VHS VCR to the HS-HD1100U, you can see the list of connected TV, receiver or VCR on the 1394 connection list menu (up to 5 devices). The integrated HDTV and the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver will display as TUNER and the D-VHS VCR will be shown as VCR. For the device which was connected to the HSHD1100U before but now it is not connected, lost connection will be displayed. The device which was first connected to the HS-HD1100U will be shown as d1, and connected fifth will be shown as d5. When you want to remake the list, press CANCEL on the VCR remote control. In this case, the order of the devices on the list will be changed.

IMPORTANT

When you connect Mitsubishi integrated HDTVs WS-55859, WS-65869, WS55909, WS-65909 or WS-73909, they will not appear in 1394 connection list menu. When you use these TVs, they will control the HS-HD1100U. So to use the function of the HS-HD1100U, use the TV to operate the VCR.

displaying 1394 connection list

1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up.

2Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select 1394 connection list. Press ENTER. 1394 connection list menu appears.

Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording the Tape in VHS (analog) Format

The first thing you need to do is set up your VCR so that you can see the picture coming from the VCR. It’s important to take a few minutes to set up your VCR correctly before you try to use it. Based on the type of TV that you have, choose one of the following:

TV with Audio/Video Inputs

1Turn 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-1 or Input-1 on the screen. If you do not have a Mitsubishi TV, please refer to your TV Owner’s Guide for this procedure.

2Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.

VCR

POWER

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

IEEE 1394

INPUT

This is a digital recording.

You cannot view it through this input.

Please select IEEE1394 connection

ƒ1394 connection list

d1 TUNER lost connection

d2 TUNER lost connection

d3 TUNER now connecting

d4 TUNER now connecting

Press CANCEL to renumber Use ADJUST to select, and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

PWR.	HS STD	VCR
H	M	S

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Playback

3You are now watching the VCR’s picture. To go back to viewing the picture from the TV, press the TV’s INPUT button to go back to the previous ANTENNA input position.

4Later, you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on page 48.

If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer to your home theater receiver’s owner’s guide.

TV without Audio/Video Inputs

If your TV does not have separate audio/video inputs, then your VCR will need to convert the VCR’s picture to channel 3 or 4. This is called the video channel. The factory has already selected channel 3; however, if it is a broadcast channel in your area, then you will need to change this to channel 4. To make this change:

set up

1To choose channel 4: with VCR power OFF, turn the front panel jog dial disk clockwise while holding down the SP/EP button on the front panel. Ant ch 4 will display on the front panel and the VCR will send signals on channel 4.

If needed, to return to channel 3: with the VCR turned OFF, turn the jog dial counter-clockwise while holding down the SP/EP button on the front panel. Ant ch 3 will display.

2Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.

operating

3Check to see if the VCR light on the front panel display is lit. If it is not, press VCR/TV on the remote control until the VCR light appears on the front panel. This light must be on when you watch a video tape or use the VCR menus.

The VCR light will turn on automatically when you play a tape or use the VCR menus when the RF converter is set to ON. See page 61.

4Turn on the TV and change the TV to the video channel (3 or 4). You are now watching the VCR’s picture.

To watch a channel that is different than the channel your VCR is recording, the VCR light must be off. The VCR/TV button turns this light on and off.

Operating Your Remote Control

Installing the Batteries

1To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, then push the cover in the direction of the arrow and lift.

2Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (–) are correct. This is marked inside the battery compartment.

Next, you need to tell the remote control to operate the VCR, not the TV.

Operating the VCR with the Remote Control

The HS-HD1100U has two VCR remote control operational settings: VCR-A and VCR-B. The HS-HD1100U is pre-set to VCR-A setting. See page 51 for information about VCR operational setting.

1Set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote control to VCR position. This “tells” the remote that you want to control the VCR.

Now your remote is ready to operate your HS-HD1100U. If the VCR does not respond to the remote, please see page 51.

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VCR/TV

JOG/CHANNEL

POWER SP/EP

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Playback

Loading a Tape

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 automatically turn the VCR on. Use only tapes that have a, or label.

1Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces you. The other edge is hinged and should face the VCR. The plastic window that shows the videotape should face up.

2Gently insert the tape evenly into the cassette slot until the VCR automatically takes it in.

If the VCR will not automatically take the tape in, press EJECT and try again.

Your VCR will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly. If the VCR ejects the tape, remove the tape, check to see that the contents label is facing you, that the geared tape reels are facing down, wait a few seconds, and try again.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Playing a Tape

Playing a Tape Recorded in D-VHS Format

1When you connect an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver which is capable of controlling the VCR:

Operate your TV or receiver to playback the tape. Refer to the TV or receiver owner’s guide for this procedure.

When you connect an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver which is not capable of controlling the VCR:

Set the connection setting of your TV or receiver to select the HS-HD1100U. Refer to the TV or receiver owner’s guide for this procedure.

And then press PLAY on the front panel or the remote control of the VCR.

You can stop playing by pressing STOP.

It will take a few seconds to display the playback picture. A mosaic noise, still or black picture will appear until the correct picture comes on. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.

When you playback the end of a recording, the point where the recording mode changes or a broken part of the tape, a mosaic noise, still or black picture may appear.

The tape recorded in D-VHS format on other VCR may not be played back correctly on this VCR.

Playing a Tape Recorded in Analog Format

1Press PLAY on the front panel or the remote control.

The VCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.

You can stop playing by pressing STOP.

You can playback a tape recorded in S-VHS format with standard VHS resolution (S-VHS quasi playback). This feature functions only during playback. You cannot obtain the original resolution of S-VHS.

Depending on the tapes you are using, some interference may appear on the screen during S-VHS quasi playback.

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PLAY

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0

STOP

PLAY STOP

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Playback

Using Basic Playback Controls

Rewinding a Tape

While the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel to the left.

Fast Forwarding a Tape

While the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on
the front panel to the right.	REW
Speed Search with Picture

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4	5	6
7	8	9
	0

FF

While the tape is playing, press FF on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel to the right for forward speed search with picture, or press REW on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel to the left for reverse speed search. See page 44 for additional information on searching techniques.

PAUSE

JOG/CHANNEL

Pausing a Tape

While the tape is playing, press PAUSE on the remote control or on the front panel to freeze the picture on the screen.

Press PAUSE a second time to return to normal play.

If you leave the VCR in pause for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically stop to prevent damage to the tape.

When pausing a tape recorded in D-VHS format, a black picture may appear before the still picture appears depending on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394equipped HDTV receiver.

Unloading a Tape

1Press EJECT on the front panel or on the remote control. If the VCR POWER is off, the VCR will turn on, eject the tape, then turn off.

2Remove the tape.

Using Repaired Tapes

SP/EP									PAUSE

EJECT

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4	5	6
7	8	9
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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.

Head Cleaning

Your VCR automatically cleans the head and the drum of the VCR whenever you

EJECT

load a tape. If you see mosaic noise, still or black picture during D-VHS playback, or “noise” or snow during analog playback, eject the tape, re-load the tape, then wait 3 or 4 seconds. Repeat this process several times to improve the picture.

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Setting Up Your VCR

Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operating system. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCR with clear, easy-to-understand language and design.

Before your VCR can receive television channels or you can program your VCR to record, you need to memorize all of the channels you can receive into your VCR and set the clock. Fortunately, your VCR makes this an easy process with our menu system.

When using the on-screen menus, use the ADJUST buttons to move the highlight bar up or down and to change the setting of selected features. Press the ENTER button to enter a selection or adjustment. Press the CANCEL button to cancel or clear a setting.

Memorizing Channels Automatically

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Press to	Press to
Cancel	Enter
CANCEL	ENTER
	ADJUST
	Press to
	Select
	ADJUST

Using this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of the television stations available to you. You can later get rid of unwanted or unused stations.

If your local cable company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires you to use a cable box, then your ability to program channels would normally be limited. The cable box receives all of your channels, then sends only one to your TV and your VCR, usually on channel 3 or 4.

If your cable box or cable system seems incompatible with your new VCR, call your cable company. They may be able to provide solutions to your problems.

1Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote control until a channel number appears on the screen.

2Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up. If First Time Set-Up is not highlighted, use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to highlight it.

3Press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Memorize channels. Press ENTER.

IMPORTANT

If you are recording, playing back a tape, Not available will flash and an error message will appear. To correct this, stop the tape.

4You will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR. Using the list below as a reference, press the ADJUST buttons to select the kind of antenna you connected.

•Cable if you are using any cable combination, including a cable box with an A/B switch

•Indoor/outdoor ant. if you use rabbit ears type or roof mounted type antennas After you have selected, press ENTER.

5An on-screen message will show you that the VCR is memorizing the stations you can receive. You can cancel the memorization at any time by pressing CANCEL. After the VCR has memorized all the channels, the screen will return to the VCR’s picture.

IMPORTANT

Automatic channel memorizing may include vacant channels if there are stray signals or noise on those channels. If this occurs, you can manually delete the channels using the procedure in the section Adding an Deleting Channels.

A special note to cable box subscribers

ªVCR Main Menu ¬Program to record ƒ1394 connection listCustomize choices ƒFirst Time Set-Up

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

ƒFirst Time Set-Up

Set the clock

Memorize channels «Add/delete channels

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

Memorize channels

What type of sources are connected to the VCR? ’Cable ”Indoor/outdoor ant.

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

Memorize channels

Now memorizing all the stations you can receive

Channel 3 Stand by this may take a few minutes

To cancel memorization, press CANCEL

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Setting Up Your VCR

Adding and Deleting Channels

If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed the automatic channel memorizing.

1Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 47.

2Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote control until a channel number appears on the screen or the front panel display.

3Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.

4Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER.

5You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Add/delete channels. Press ENTER.

IMPORTANT

If you are recording, playing back a tape, receiving a video signal from an external input, or watching a satellite receiver channel, then Not available will flash on-screen. To correct this, stop the tape or turn off the menus and switch the VCR’s input to tuner.

6You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Press the ADJUST buttons to select the channel that you want to add or delete. Press ENTER to add the channel; press CANCEL to delete it.

7When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press MENU three times to exit the menus.

IMPORTANT

If you use automatic memorizing again, you will lose all of the manual changes you made. All of the channels you deleted will be added; all of the channels you added will be deleted.

Selecting a Channel

Now that you have memorized channels, and added or deleted some, you will want to be able to select channels. If you have not yet memorized channels, see page 15, Memorizing Channels Automatically.

Antenna/Cable selections	Your VCR can receive
indoor/outdoor antenna	VHF/UHF channels 2–69
cable antenna	cable channels 1–125

If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR will not change channels.

selecting channels sequentially

Press CHANNEL on the remote control or on the VCR front panel. This will cycle through the channels in sequential numerical order.

selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels directly

Use the number buttons on the remote control. For example, to choose channel 23, press 2-3.

To select a single digit channel, such as channel 5; press 0-5. You can also press 5, then press ENTER.

ƒFirst Time Set-UpSet the clockMemorize channels «Add/delete channels

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

	«Add/delete channels
		Channel	39
		Not in memory
		MENU to go back
		ADJUST to select
		¥ ENTER	to add
		† ADJUST to select
		CANCEL to delete

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Setting Up Your VCR

Setting the Clock

You have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting the Clock Manually.

Setting the Auto Clock

Your VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time signal which some TV and cable channels transmit with their broadcasts. Most PBS stations send this signal; however, this function works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a time signal. If you don’t receive this signal, set the clock manually.

1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu will appear.

2Press the ADJUST buttons to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER. The First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Use the ADJUST buttons to select Set the clock. Press ENTER.

3You will see the Set the clock menu. Auto Clock set will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select ON.

4Turn the VCR off to activate the auto clock setting function.

The VCR will search for a channel that carries a time signal, then set your time zone and daylight saving time. If there are only a few channels in your area that carry time signals, it may take about 30 minutes to complete. If you turn the VCR on before the correct time displays, the auto clock setting will be cancelled. See if the clock has been set on the front panel display on the VCR.

If the VCR displays the wrong time, the time zone setting may not be correct. To adjust this, follow the steps in If the VCR displays the wrong time. (See the next page.)

IMPORTANT

The auto clock function will activate whenever you turn off the VCR and at 3:00 am, when the VCR power is off. If you use a cable box, make sure that you leave the cable box on and tuned to the local PBS station to activate the auto clock function.

After a power failure, the VCR will automatically set the clock again. (If you have set the Auto Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to OFF, the auto clock function will not work.)

ƒFirst Time Set-Up

Set the clock

Memorize channels «Add/delete channels

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

Set the clock
	ƒAuto Clock set		ON		OFF

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

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Setting Up Your VCR

If the VCR displays the wrong time

1Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3. Press ENTER.

2You will see the Set the clock menu. Channel will be highlighted. If you know the channel that carries a time signal, press the ADJUST buttons to enter the channel. Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For the quickest response, enter your local PBS station. If you don’t know it, leave the channel setting at AUTO. Press ENTER.

3Time zone will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select the time zone of your area. Available time zones are: Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii. Press ENTER.

4Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select AUTO, ON or OFF. If you follow daylight saving time, select ON. If not, select OFF. If you select AUTO, the VCR automatically sets the daylight saving time.

5To activate the auto clock function, turn off the VCR.

Setting the Clock Manually

Skip this section if your VCR has set the clock correctly using the auto clock function.

1Press MENU on the remote control. You will see the VCR Main Menu.

2Press the ADJUST buttons to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Set the clock. Press ENTER.

3You will see the Set the clock menu. Auto Clock set will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select OFF. Press ENTER.

4Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF. If you are currently following daylight savings, select ON. Otherwise, select OFF. Press ENTER.

Set the clock
	ƒChannel		(065)
	ƒTime zone		(AUTO)
	ƒDaylight savings		(AUTO)

To activate Auto Clock, turn off the VCR.

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

Set the clock
	ƒChannel		(065)
	ƒTime zone		(Eastern )
	ƒDaylight	savings	(AUTO)

To activate Auto Clock, turn off the VCR.

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

Set the clock
	ƒChannel	(065)
	ƒTime zone	(Eastern )
	ƒDaylight savings	(AUTO)

To activate Auto Clock, turn off the VCR.

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

Set the clock
	ƒAuto Clock set		ON			OFF

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

Set the clock

ƒDaylight savings ON OFF

ƒMonth	--
ƒYear	--
ƒDate	--
ƒTime	--:--

MENU to go back

ADJUST to select¥ ENTER to enter

ADJUST to select

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