Mitsubishi Electronics HS-HD2000U User Manual
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OWNER’S GUIDE
HIGH DEFINITION DIGITAL VCR
MTP
NTSC
MODEL HS-HD2000U
VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The
VCR␣ Plus+ 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.
This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the D-VHS, S-VHS and VHS formats. Only video cassette tapes
with the mark, 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-HD2000U
♦High-Definition Digital Recording and Playback
♦Hand-held LCD programming
♦Full S-VHS VCR functions
♦VCR Plus+
♦Rew/FF at 500X speed! (:43 seconds for a T-120 tape)
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Gold for easy recording
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 12.
To record a program, go to page 26.
To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 55.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ...................... 2
Hooking Up Your VCR................................. 4
Playback...................................................... 12
Setting Up Your VCR ................................... 16
Using ALLSETTM to Set Up Your VCR
Automatically ..................................... 16
Satellite Receiver Control ...................... 20
Adding and Deleting Channels .............. 21
Setting the Clock.................................... 23
Recording .................................................... 26
Recording a Current Digital Broadcast .. 26
Recording a Current Broadcast in Analog
(S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS) Format ....... 28
OTR ....................................................... 29
2
OTR
Notes about Available Tape and Recording
Using S-VHS Set-Up Menu ................... 32
Using Audio and Video Functions .......... 34
...................................................... 30
Time ................................................... 31
Editing Features .......................................... 51
Copying a Tape from D-VHS to D-VHS.... 51
Copying a Tape from D-VHS to Analog.... 52
Copying a Tape from Analog to Analog .... 53
Advanced Features ..................................... 55
Advanced Playback Controls ................. 55
Searching Techniques ........................... 56
Displaying Time Gauge, Remaining
Time, Current Time ............................ 59
Customize Choices Menu ...................... 60
Advanced Options ................................. 64
Location of Controls .................................... 66
Important Information .................................. 71
Trouble Checks ........................................... 72
Specifications .............................................. 74
Index ........................................................... 74
Warranty...................................................... 77
Timer Recording.......................................... 37
D-VHS Timer Recording ........................ 37
Analog (S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS) Timer
Recording of Digital Broadcast .......... 38
Conventional VCR Timer
Recording .......................................... 40
VCR Plus+
Quick Program ....................................... 45
On LCD Programming ........................... 46
Timer Recording Hints ........................... 47
®
System Programming ........ 42
1
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
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.
1 Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
2 Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3 Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5 Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6 Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7 Water 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.
8 Accessories
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.
2
9 A product and cart combination
should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces
may cause the
product and cart
combination to
overturn.
10 Ventilation
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.
11 Power 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.
12 Grounding 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.
13 Power-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.
14 Outdoor 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.
15 Lightning
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.
16 Power 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.
17 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in fire risk or electric shock.
18 Object 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.
19 Servicing
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.
20 Damage 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 ex-
posed to rain or water.
(d) If the product does not oper-
ate 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.
21 Replacement 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.
22 Safety 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.
23 Heat
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.
3
Hooking Up Your VCR
Unpacking Your VCR
As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:
• Remote control
• 1 S-Video cable
• 1 IR emitter
• 1 Audio cable
• 2 "AA" size batteries
• 1 Coaxial cable • IEEE 1394 cable
• D-VHS cassette tape • 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 a satellite receiver, 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.
1 Make a list of each piece of equipment that you want to hook up.
2 If 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.
3 If your TV has audio and video inputs, use the diagrams on page 6 in addition to the connections on the next page.
4
Hooking Up Your VCR
IMPORTANT
You must use one of the connections shown on this page in order to record television or cable programs.
Antenna or Cable System
without Cable Box
Connecting Antenna or Cable
1 Connect antenna or cable from wall outlet to
ANTENNA IN of the VCR.
2 Connect VCR ANTENNA OUT to the TV’s
Antenna jacks (varies by TV).
3 If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with
the connections on the next page. If not, plug
in power cords of VCR and TV.
Antenna or Cable System with
Cable Box
Connecting Cable and Cable Box
1 Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLE IN on
the cable box.
2 Connect OUT (or OUT TO TV) on the cable box
to ANTENNA IN on the VCR.
3 Connect ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to the
TV’s antenna jacks (varies by TV).
VCR Rear Panel
Optional
UHF/VHF Splitter
UHF
VHF
TV Rear Panel
Cable Box Rear Panel
Yellow
optional
audio cable
White
R
VHF/UHF
OR
OUTVIDEO L R
R
L
Red
optional video cable
L
VIDEOAUDIOR
S-VIDEO
L/MONO
IN
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm
supplied
Matching Transformer
coaxial cable
Optional UHF/VHF Combiner
IN
coaxial cable provided
by cable company
1
From Antenna or
Cable wall outlet
OR
OR
x
x
x
x
From Cable
wall outlet
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
4 If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with
the connections on the next page. If not, plug
VCR Rear Panel
in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
5 See page 11 for IR Emitter connection.
If your cable box has audio and video outputs,
follow the additional directions below. You may
need to purchase additional sets of audio/video
cables for this hookup.
UHF
VHF
supplied coaxial cable
OR
VHF/UHF
6 Connect the red and white cable to the AUDIO
IN R (right) and AUDIO IN L (left) on the VCR.
TV Rear Panel
Connect the other end to the cable box’s
AUDIO OUT RIGHT and AUDIO OUT LEFT.
6 Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO IN on
VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO OUT on
the cable box.
IMPORTANT
Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional suggestions for antenna/cable hookups.
If your TV has more than one antenna jack, ask your Mitsubishi dealer for advice on additional accessories.
5
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.
1 Connect 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.
2 Connect the S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUT on VCR.
Connect the other end to S-VIDEO INPUT on the TV.
IMPORTANT
If your TV does not have S-Video connections, use
optional yellow video cable in step 2.
3 Set the RF converter to OFF. See page 61 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 the previous page.
VCR Rear Panel
VIDEO S-VIDEO
AUDIORL
L
R
Red
White
Yellow
OUT 1
If you connect an S-video cable, there is no need to connect
a yellow video cable. If you do so, it may cause interference of
the picture depending on your TV.
supplied S-video cable
optional video cable
supplied audio cable
TV Rear Panel
INPUT-1
Yellow
White
Red
L
R
R
INPUT-2
OUTPUT
MONITOR/TUNER
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
L (MONO) R
AUDIO
6
Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to Integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV Receiver
If you connect the HS-HD2000U 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.
1 Connect the supplied IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394
INTERFACE on the HS-HD2000U. 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 analog (SVHS, S-VHS ET or VHS) format, follow the steps 2 and 3
below.
2 Connect 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.
VCR Rear Panel
3 If your TV or receiver has an S-VIDEO OUTPUT,
connect the S-Video cable to S-VIDEO IN on the
VCR. Connect the other end to S-VIDEO OUTPUT
on the TV or receiver.
If your TV or receiver does not have an S-VIDEO
OUTPUT, connect 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
cable and S-video/video cable for this hookup.
Refer to your integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394equipped HDTV receiver owner’s guide for this
connections.
Red
AUDIOR L/MONO
R
White
VIDEO S-VIDEO
L
Yellow
IN 1
If your TV or receiver has an S-VIDEO OUTPUT,
connect the VCR and the TV or receiver with an
S-Video cable.
If your TV or receiver does not have an S-VIDEO
OUTPUT, connect the VCR and the TV or receiver
with a yellow video cable.
White
Red
Yellow
L
R
R
IEEE 1394-equipped
HDTV receiver
OR
IEEE 1394
INTERFACE
supplied
IEEE 1394 cable
integrated HDTV
7
Hooking Up Your VCR
Notes about IEEE 1394 network
The IEEE 1394-equipped devices that are available to be connected to the HS-HD2000U 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-HD2000U.
Be sure not to connect the IEEE 1394 in a loop, as shown below.
CORRECT
CORRECT
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
device
IEEE 1394-equipped
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-HD2000U is 400Mbps. This speed may be
slower when you connect the device with its transmit speed is different from this VCR.
8
Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to Satellite Receiver
If you have an Mitsubishi DSS®, RCA DSS®, Sony DSS®,
Toshiba DSS®, Panasonic DSS®, Hughes DSS®,
PRIMESTAR®, or DISH Network™ satellite system, you
can connect the satellite receiver to your VCR and then
set up the VCR to change the channels of the satellite
receiver. This will allow you to program your VCR to
make unattended recordings from several different
satellite channels.
1 Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO
OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the satellite receiver.
Connect the other end to the AUDIO IN R and AUDIO
IN L on the back of the VCR. Match the colors of the
connectors to the cables.
2 Connect the S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUTPUT on
the satellite receiver. Connect the other end to the SVIDEO IN on the back of the VCR.
If your satellite receiver does not have S-VIDEO
OUTPUT, connect the video cable to VIDEO
OUTPUT on the satellite receiver. Connect the other
end to the VIDEO IN on the back of the VCR.
3 See page 11 for IR Emitter connection.
connecting both a satellite receiver and a cable box
with audio video outputs
IMPORTANT
You cannot connect both a satellite receiver and a
digital cable box.
You may need to purchase an audio cable and an Svideo cable for this hookup.
If possible, you should have connected your VCR to
your TV with an S-Video cable. It will allow you to
watch the satellite video signal on your TV even
when the VCR is off if you set the Rear S-through in
the S-VHS Set-Up menu to ON.
If you connect your VCR to your TV with a standard
video cable, you will have to turn the VCR on to
watch the video signal from the satellite receiver.
You will be able to hear the audio signal from your
satellite receiver both when the VCR is on and off.
When you connect a satellite receiver to the S-video
input on the back of the VCR, you have to set the
Rear S-input in the S-VHS Set-Up menu to ON.
Refer to your Satellite Receiver Owner’s Guide for
Satellite dish to Satellite receiver connections, as
well as other possible video connections to your TV.
1 Connect the satellite receiver to the audio video
inputs on the back of the VCR as shown.
2 Connect the cable box to the audio video inputs on
the front of the VCR.
VCR Rear Panel
Red
VIDEOAUDIOR
L/MONO
L
R
White
S-VIDEO
IN
1
optional
S-video cable
Yellow
Connect it only if the satellite
receiver does not have S-Video
Output.
DSS® is a registered trademark of DirecTV, Inc.
PRIMESTAR® is a registered servicemark of PRIMESTAR Partners LP.
DISH Network™ is a registered trademark of EchoStar Communications Corp.
Satellite Receiver Rear Panel
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L RAUDIO
OUT
Yellow
OUT
R
L
White Red
optional video cable
optional audio cable
9
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.
1 Connect 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.
2 Connect an S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUT on the
VCR. Connect the other end to the VCR 1 S-VIDEO
INPUT on the Home Theater Receiver.
TV Rear Panel
INPUT 1
3 Connect an S-video cable to the MONITOR S-VIDEO
OUTPUT of the Home Theater Receiver. Connect
the other end to the S-VIDEO INPUT on the back of
the TV.
IMPORTANT
If either your Home Theater Receiver or TV does
not have S-Video connections, use standard yellow
video cables in step 2 and 3.
4 See 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
video cables for this hookup.
Home Theater Receiver Rear Panel
VCR2 MONITOR DVDVCR 1
VCR2 MONITORVCR 1
White
S - VIDEO
OUT IN OUT IN OUT
VIDEO
OUT IN OUT IN OUT
AUDIO
L
R
R
L
OUT IN OUT IN IN
VCR 1 VCR 2 TV
R
Red
VCR Rear Panel
VIDEO S-VIDEO
AUDIORL
OUT 1
S-VIDEO
R
R
L (MONO)
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
10
Red
R
L
White
Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to IR Emitter
Your VCR will be able to send remote control channel
changing commands to your compatible cable box or
satellite receiver. The VCR uses the IR Emitter to send
these commands in the same way as when you use the
hand held remote that came with the cable box or receiver.
1 Connect the supplied IR Emitter to CONVERTER
BOX CONTROL on back of the VCR.
2 Run the wire under or along side the cable box or
satellite receiver and place the end in front of the
cable box and/or satellite receiver.
3 Use the double stick tape to secure the end of the
emitter in the proper place.
VCR Rear Panel
CONVERTER
BOX CONTROL
IMPORTANT
If you connect both a cable box and satellite receiver, place the IR Emitter to face the remote
control window (sensor) in the front of both. If you
cannot place it this way, you can purchase a dual IR
Emitter from your Mitsubishi dealer.
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
IR Emitter
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Playback
PWR.
HS
STD
VCR
HMS
Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording the
Digital Broadcast in D-VHS Format
1 Make sure that your VCR and the integrated HDTV or the IEEE 1394-equipped
HDTV receiver is connected with an IEEE 1394 cable.
2 Turn on the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.
3 Turn on your TV and switch the input of the TV to the correct input of the IEEE
1394-equipped HDTV receiver.
4 Press 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-HD2000U, 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 HSHD2000U before but now it is not connected, lost connection will be displayed.
The device which was first connected to the HS-HD2000U 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-HD2000U. So to
use the function of the HS-HD2000U, use the TV to operate the VCR.
VCR POWER
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 VCR now connecting
Press CANCEL to renumber
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
displaying 1394 connection list
1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up.
2 Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select 1394 connection list.
Turn the shuttle ring to the right. 1394 connection list menu appears.
Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording the
Tape in Analog (S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS) 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
1 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-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.
2 Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.
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Playback
3 You 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.
4 Later, you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on page
61.
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
1 To 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.
2 Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.
operating
3 Check 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.
4 Turn on the TV and change the TV to the video channel (3 or 4). You are now
watching the VCR’s picture.
POWER
VCR/TV
JOG/CHANNEL
SP/EP
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
1 To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, then push the cover in
the direction of the arrow and lift.
2 Load 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-HD2000U has two VCR remote control operational settings: VCR-A and
VCR-B. The HS-HD2000U is pre-set to VCR-A setting. See page 65 for information about VCR operational setting.
1 Set 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-HD2000U. If the VCR does not
respond to the remote, please see page 65.
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CORRECT
INCORRECT
STOP
PLAY
PLAY
STOP
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.
1 Hold 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.
2 Gently 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.
Playing a Tape
Playing a Tape Recorded in D-VHS Format
1 When 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-HD2000U.
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 (S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS) Format
1 Press 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.
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JOG/CHANNEL
SP/EP
PAUSE
FF
REW
PAUSE
EJECT
EJECT
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.
Speed Search with Picture
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 56 for additional information on searching techniques.
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
1 Press 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.
2 Remove the tape.
Using Repaired Tapes
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
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. Additionally, if you are using a satellite receiver, you need to do
a first time setup to memorizing satellite brand code. Fortunately, your VCR makes
this an easy process with our menu system.
When using the on-screen menus, use the JOG/SHUTTLE control on the remote
control, not the front panel. Use the ADJUST dial to move the highlight bar up or
down and to change the setting of selected features. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to
the right to enter a selection or adjustment (the ENTER button may also be used
for this). Turn the shuttle ring to the left to cancel or clear a setting (the CANCEL
button may also be used for this).
Using ALLSET™ to Set Up Your VCR Automatically
ALLSET will automatically set the clock, memorize all of the television stations
available to you and set the VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers.
You need to manually set the brand code for the satellite receiver.
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 you are required to use a cable box, you should choose Cable box only or
Digital Cable box only option in step 4 on the next page and turn the cable box
on. Your HS-HD2000U will use its Converter Box Control technology to
change the channels on the cable box. Make sure you have properly placed
the IR Emitter (see page 11).
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.
1 Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Press MENU
on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up. If First Time Set-Up is not
highlighted, use the ADJUST dial on the remote to highlight it.
Turn left
to Cancel
ADJUST
Turn right
to Enter
A special note to cable box
subscribers
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
ƒ1394 connection list
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to exit menus
2 Turn the shuttle ring on the remote control to the right. First Time Set-Up menu
will appear. AllSet will be highlighted. Turn the shuttle ring to the right.
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.
3 You will see the AllSet explanation screen. Turn the shuttle ring to the right.
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ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∆AllSet
≈Set the clock
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
ππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
∆AllSet
Fully Automatic Setting
Clock
VCR Plus+ Guides
Channel memory
Press ENTER to continue.
Press MENU to go back.
∆AllSet
What type of sources are
connected to the VCR?
’Cable
”Cable box only
”Digital cable box only
”Indoor/outdoor ant.
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
Setting Up Your VCR
4 You will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR. Using the list below as
a reference, turn the ADJUST dial to select the kind of antenna you connected.
• Cable if you have standard cable service without a cable box, use a cable
box with an A/B switch, or your cable box is not remote controllable
• Cable box only if you use a standard cable box
• Digital cable box only if you use a digital cable box
• Indoor/outdoor ant. if you use rabbit ears type or roof mounted type antennas
After you have selected, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
If you choose Cable or Indoor/outdoor ant.
An on-screen message and the front panel display of your VCR will show you that
the VCR is memorizing the stations you can receive. After the VCR has programmed all the channels, you will see the screen for entering the zip code. Go to
step 10 in this section.
If you choose Cable box only or Digital cable box only
You need to tell the VCR which manufacturer makes your cable box or digital cable
box, and on which channel the cable box or digital cable box sends a signal.
∆AllSet
Now memorizing all the
stations you can receive
Channel 3
Stand by this may take
a few minutes
To cancel memorization,
press CANCEL
5 Brand code will be highlighted. Turn the ADJUST dial or press the number
buttons to select the manufacturer’s code number for your cable box or digital
cable box. The codes are listed below.
6 To determine if the brand code is correct, press CHANNEL on the remote. The
channel number on the front panel display should change. Then your cable
box or digital cable box should change to the exact same number a moment
after it appears on your VCR.
If your cable box or digital cable box does not change channels at all, or does not
show the exact same number, try the next brand code, if another is listed for your
type of cable box or digital cable box. Also make sure the IR emitter bulb faces the
IR window on the cable box.
If no code number is listed for your cable box, or if none of the listed numbers work,
try each code from 1 to 94. (For digital cable box, code numbers 3 to 5 are not
functional.)
If your cable box or digital cable box cannot be operated by a remote control (if it
has a mechanical dial or slide), then your VCR will not be able to change channels
on the cable box.
If your cable box will not respond to any of the codes, your VCR cannot change
channels on the cable box. You will need to change channels yourself, using the
cable box’s remote control. You should re-program your VCR, choosing Cable in
step 4. When programming to record, you will need to leave your cable box ON
and tuned to the channel you wish to record.
Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number
ABC
Archer
Century
Citizen
Diamond
Eagle
Eastern
G C Electronic
Gemini
General Electric
General Instrument
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold
Macom
Cable Box Brand Code
1, 2, 11
29, 58, 65
29, 65
29, 65
54, 58
17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63
68
29, 65
5, 60
35
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
22, 23, 45, 46, 47
24
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
28
Magnavox
Movietime
NSC
OAK
Panasonic
Paragon
Pioneer
Philips
RCA
Realistic
Regal
Regency
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Digital Cable Box Brand Code
GI
59, 61, 67
30, 31, 51, 54
20, 51, 52
27, 39, 40, 49, 50, 61
14, 21, 25
6, 7
14, 15, 16, 92, 93, 94
26, 61, 62, 63, 64
14, 21, 25
37, 38
45, 48
68
55, 56
5, 14, 21, 25, 29
10, 11, 12, 13
Manufacturer Code Number
1, 2
Sheritech
SL Marx
Sprucer
Stargate
Sylvania
Teknika
Texscan
Tocom
Toshiba
Unika
United Cable
Universal
Videoway
Viewstar
Zenith
∆AllSet
Please enter code from
your Owner's Guide:
ƒBrand code --
ππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
57
5, 14, 29
14, 21, 25
5, 14, 29, 65
66
36
53, 66
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
32, 33, 34
48
2
30, 31, 54, 65
6, 7
17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63
6, 7, 8, 9
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Setting Up Your VCR
7 When the brand code is correct, turn the shuttle ring to the right. The screen
will add a Channel selection.
8 Use the ADJUST dial to select the channel on which your cable box or digital
cable box sends a signal to the VCR (normally channel 3 or 4). If you
connected your cable box or digital cable box with audio/video cables, use
INPUT to select L1 (if you used the rear panel jacks), or L2 (if you used the
front panel jacks). You cannot use both digital cable box and satellite receiver.
Thus if you selected Digital cable box only in step 4, you cannot select L2.
9 After entering the channel number, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The
VCR will begin memorizing the available channels. During this process your
TV screen, the front panel display, and your cable box or digital cable box
should all display each channel number one by one.
10 When the VCR is finished memorizing, you will see the screen for entering your
zip code. Use the number keys to enter your zip code. For example, if your
zip code is 92618, press 9-2-6-1-8.
If you enter a number incorrectly, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left or press
CANCEL.
When you have finished entering the zip code, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right.
∆AllSet
Your cable box sends a
signal on which channel?
ƒBrand code 1
ƒChannel 3
ππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
∆AllSet
Now memorizing all the
stations you can receive
Channel 3
Stand by this may take
a few minutes
To cancel memorization,
press CANCEL
∆AllSet
Use number keys to enter
ZipCode
92618
Press ENTER when done.
Press CANCEL to erase
the ZipCode.
Press MENU to go back.
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 front panel display of your VCR.
The clock setting set up time varies, it may take up to 30 minutes as the VCR
searches one by one for a channel that carries a time signal.
If the VCR will not set the clock (the current time display still shows – –:– –), see
Setting the Clock on page 23.
11 Once the VCR has set the clock, it shows the message indicating that the first
step is completed. Then, press POWER to turn off the VCR and leave the
VCR off for the night. The full set-up will be completed overnight (from about
Midnight to 7:00AM).
During this time, the VCR will search for a channel that carries data to set the
VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for your area and then check the guide
channel number against the channel number you receive in your home and
select the correct lineup automatically.
IMPORTANT
If you use a cable box or digital cable box, you will need to leave your cable
box or digital cable box ON at all times.
∆AllSet
1st Step in Progress...
Please Wait.
Press MENU to go back.
∆AllSet
1st Step successful.
Please leave
your VCR Off Overnight
AllSet will be
completed Overnight
Press MENU to go back.
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Setting Up Your VCR
12 Turn on the VCR the next day. When you set your TV’s input to view the VCR
picture, you will see one of the following messages:
– Setup Completed
– Press MENU to see the message of AllSet
– Setup failed
Setup Completed means ALLSET has successfully completed the setup procedure
and set the VCR Plus+ system for recording. Press MENU to clear the screen.
Press MENU to see the message of AllSet means that you need to perform one
more operation before ALLSET can complete the setup procedure. Press MENU to
see the full message as shown here.
This message is displayed when there is more than one cable company servicing
your zip code area. In these situations, there will be more than one channel lineup
and your VCR may not be able to identify which is the correct lineup for your home.
To select the correct channel lineup:
1 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. You will see the first lineup screen,
Lineup1, which will show selected key stations.
• Guide column shows the selected stations’ call letters or network name.
• VCRCH column shows the channel numbers used for the selected stations
by one of the local cable companies.
Note: As the VCR’s memory is limited, the Guide column may not display
call letters completely.
∆AllSet
Setup Completed.
Press MENU to exit
∆AllSet
Setup has not been
completed yet.
Please make a selection
to complete Setup.
Press ENTER to continue.
∆AllSet
Lineup1
Guide VCRCH Guide VCRCH
NBC π 023 --- π ---
HB0 π 027 --- π ---
--- π --- --- π ---
--- π --- --- π ---
Use ADJUST to choose
correct Lineup,
and ENTER.
2 Turn the ADJUST dial to cycle through the other possible lineups, Lineup2,
Lineup3 and so forth, until you find the lineup that matches your cable
company.
3 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The screen will instruct you to turn the
VCR off so that ALLSET can complete the setup overnight. Leave the VCR
turned off overnight and check it the next morning for the Setup Completed
display.
If the correct lineup is not displayed or you see Setup failed, the VCR cannot set
up the VCR␣ Plus+ guide channel numbers automatically. Set them manually when
you program your VCR to record with VCR Plus+ system. (See page 42.)
Setup failed means an error has prevented ALLSET from properly setting up the
VCR Plus+ guide channel numbers. This is normally caused by one of the following reasons:
• You entered an invalid zip code for your area. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the
right to return to the zip code screen and re-enter the correct zip code. Try
the setup again and do not turn on the VCR until after 7:00 am the next day.
• You entered a new zip code that ALLSET is not ready to use. Turn the shuttle
ring to the right to return to the zip code screen and re-enter your old zip
code. Try the setup again and do not turn on the VCR until after 7:00 am the
next day.
• You turned on the VCR and interrupted the ALLSET procedure before it was
completed. ALLSET completes the setup normally between midnight and
7:00 am. Try the setup again and do not turn on the VCR until after 7:00 am
the next day.
•ALLSET information is not broadcast in your area. You will need to set the
VCR Plus+ Guide channel manually when you program your VCR to record
with VCR Plus+ system.
∆AllSet
Lineup2
Guide VCRCH Guide VCRCH
NBC π 032 --- π ---
HBO π 005 --- π ---
--- π --- --- π ---
--- π --- --- π ---
Use ADJUST to choose
correct Lineup,
and ENTER.
∆AllSet
Setup failed.
Press ENTER to try again
Press MENU to go back.
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Setting Up Your VCR
IMPORTANT
Automatic channel programming using ALLSET 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 and
Deleting Channels.
You do not need to perform this set-up again unless your cable company
changes their channel lineup, or you move the VCR to a new address.
After a power failure, if you have set Clock set within the Set the clock menu
to AUTO, then ALLSET will automatically set the clock again.
Once the VCR has completed the ALLSET set-up, it can automatically set the
clock, including your time zone and daylight saving time. In order for the
auto clock function to work, the Clock set within the Set the clock menu must
be set to AUTO. Follow ALL the steps in Setting the Auto Clock.
Satellite Receiver Control
If you are using a satellite receiver, you can set up your VCR to change channels
on the satellite receiver.
1 Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Press MENU
on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
2 Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select First Time Set-Up. Turn
the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
3 You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Turn the ADJUST dial to select Sat.
receiver.
IMPORTANT
You cannot select Sat. receiver if you select Digital Cable box only in step 4
of ALLSET (on page 17).
4 Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to select the correct code for your satellite
receiver.
Manufacturer Code
GE 1
RCA 1, 8
PRIMESTAR
®
2
Sony 3
DISH Network 4
Toshiba 5
Panasonic 6
Mitsubishi/Hughes 7
none OFF
5 After you have selected, press MENU twice to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
After you have connected the satellite receiver and set the brand code, you
need to see if your VCR can control your satellite receiver. To do this, use
CHANNEL or number buttons on the VCR remote to tune to a satellite
channel. If the satellite channels appear on your TV, then your VCR can
control your satellite receiver.
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∆AllSet
≈Set the clock
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
ππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER to change.
Press MENU to go back.
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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 by using ALLSET. You cannot do this for chan-
nels coming from a satellite receiver.
1 Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 60.
2 Set 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.
3 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
4 Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select First Time Set-Up. Turn
the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
5 You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Turn the ADJUST dial to select Add/
delete channels. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.
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.
6 You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use the ADJUST dial
to select the channel that you want to add or delete. Press ENTER or turn the
SHUTTLE ring to the right to add the channel; press CANCEL or turn the
SHUTTLE ring to the left to delete it.
7 When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press MENU three times to
exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
If you use ALLSET to memorize channels 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. If your cable box receives only
one or two digit channels, you cannot add a three-digit channel.
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∆AllSet
≈Set the clock
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
ππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
«Add/delete channels
Channel 39
Not in memory
Use ADJUST to select
a channel. Use ENTER
to add it, CANCEL to
delete it.
Press MENU to go back.
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Setting Up Your VCR
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 using
ALLSET, see page 16. (If you selected digital cable box, you cannot select any
satellite channels.)
Antenna/Cable selections Your VCR can receive
indoor/outdoor antenna VHF/UHF channels 2–69
cable antenna without box cable channels 1–125
cable box only cable box channels 0–99
digital cable box digital cable box channels 0–999
Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive
Mitsubish, Sony, RCA, GE, any channel from 100-999 provided
Toshiba, Panasonic, Hughes, by your satellite service
DISH Network
™
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be selected)
Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive
PRIMESTAR
If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR will not
change channels.
selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels sequentially
Press CHANNEL on the remote control or turn the jog dial on the VCR front panel.
This will cycle through the channels in sequential numerical order.
When you select digital cable channels from 100 to 999, holding down the CHANNEL on the remote or turning the jog dial on the front panel quickly will advance the
channels in 10 channel increments.
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. If you select digital cable channels, you can select the three digits
channels directly by using the number buttons. For example, to choose digital
cable channel 157, press the 1-5-7.
To select a single digit channel, such as channel 5; press 0-5. You can also press
5, then press ENTER.
selecting satellite channels sequentially
®
any channel from 1-999 provided
by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be selected)
Press CHANNEL on the remote or turn the jog dial on the VCR front panel. When
pressing the up arrow or turning the jog dial to the right, the lowest satellite channel
will follow the highest antenna or cable channel. When pressing the down arrow or
turning the jog dial to the left, the highest satellite channel will follow the lowest
antenna or cable channel. The other satellite channels will follow in numerical
order. Continuously holding down CHANNEL on the remote or turning the jog dial
on the front panel quickly will advance the channels in 10 channel increments.
selecting satellite channels directly
For Mitsubishi, Sony, RCA, GE, Toshiba, Panasonic, Hughes and DISH Network;
press the number buttons on the remote. For example, to go to channel 263, press
2-6-3.
For PRIMESTAR channels, press INPUT until the channel number with the
PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display. Then press the number buttons on the remote.
For one or two digit channel numbers, press the number buttons, then turn the
SHUTTLE ring to the right. For example, to go to channel 29, press 2-9-ENTER.
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