Mitsubishi HS-U110 Owner's Manual
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Video
Cassette
Recorder
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This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with
the _ mark may be used with this model.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF E:LECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNFL.
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.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to t:he presence
of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanyini_ the
appliance.
IMPORTANT:
RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS hiAY VIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE T3 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 BLADH;S CAN BE FUL]by
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S A_TENTION TO
ARTICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN
PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTE]) TO THE
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PRACTICAL.
TableofContents
Important Safeguards ................................ 2
Preface:
Welcome to Mitsubishi ............................... 5
Unpacking Your VCR .................................. 5
Chapter One:
Getting to Know Your VCR ....................... 6
Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........... 6
Fluorescent Display ..................................... 7
Overview of the Remote Control ................. 8
Rear Panel Terminals ................................ 10
Chapter Two:
Connecting Your VCR .............................. 11
Connecting the Antenna or Cable to
the VCR ................................................... 11
Connecting cable antennas .................... 11
Connecting other antennas .................... 13
Connecting separate UHF/VHF
antennas .............................................. 14
Connecting the Television ......................... 15
Determining if you need a splitter ......... 15
Connecting a regular TV to the VCR ..... 16
Connecting a TV with audio and video
inputs ................................................... 17
Chapter Three:
Operating Your VCR ................................. 18
Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time .. 18
Setting up your VCR if you are using a
regular TV ........................................... 18
Setting up your VCR if you are using a
monitor TV ........................................... 19
Using the Remote Control ......................... 19
Using the remote control to operate the
VCR ...................................................... 19
Using the remote control to operate the
TV ......................................................... 20
Viewing the Picture Coming from
Your VCR ................................................ 21
Viewing the picture coming from your
VCR if you are using a regular TV ..... 22
Viewing the picture coming from your
VCR if you are using a monitor TV .... 22
Loading and Unloading Tapes .................. 22
Playing a Tape ........................................... 23
Playing back a tape ................................ 23
Using basic playback controls ................ 24
Selecting the On-screen :Language ........... 25
Using the Audio and Video Functions ...... 26
Selecting and adjusting the audio _nd
video .functions ....................................... 26
Descriptions of audio and video
functions ................................................. 26
Using the Menus to Set the Time ............. 27
Programming the VCR to Receive TV
Channels ................................................... 29
Programming channeh_ automatically .. 29
Adding and deleting channels ................ 30
Selecting a channel ................................. 31
Recording. ................................................... 32.
Recording a current broadcast ............... 32
Programming your VCR to record ......... 33
Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ....... 36
Using One Key Programming ................ 37
Using Quick Program ............................. 39
Notes about progranu_Led recording ...... 40
Chapter Four:
Using the Advanced Features ................. 43
Using the Advanced Playback Controls .... 43
Using special effects ............................... 43
Adjusting the tracking ........................... 44
Using the time counter ........................... 45
Displaying the present time ...................... 46
Searching Techniques ................................ 46
Edit searching ...................... :.................. 46
Speed searching ...................................... 47
Searching by time ................................... 48
Searching for a blank portion of tape .... 48
Index search techniques ......................... 49
Making a Copy of a Tape ........................... 50
Using your HS-Ull0 to record from
another VCR ........................................ 50
Using your HS-Ull0 to play back to
another VCR ........................................ 51
Using Child Lock ....................................... 52
Chapter Five:
Troubleshooting ......................................... 53
Index .............................................................. 54
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS 5iARKED ON THE
VCR.
. Read Instructions
AJl the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions
All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
.
Cleaning
Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the video product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
. Water and .Moisture
Do not use this video product near water
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the
like.
8. Accessories
Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The video product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the appliance. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the video product. Any mounting of
the appliance should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
, Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable, operation of the video product and
to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings shouM never be blocked by
placing the video product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This video
product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a built-ifi
installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless :proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
10.Power Sources
This video product sh,_uld 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 applimace dealer or local
power company. For video producl;s
intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer tc the operating in-
structions.
11.Grounding or Polarization
This video 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 fea-
ture. If you are unabl._ 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.
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12.Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikely tobewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst
them,payingparticularattentiontocords
at plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
pointwheretheyexitfromtheappliance.
13.Lightning
Foraddedprotectionforthis videoproduct
receiverduringalightningstorm,orwhen
it isleft unattendedandunusedforlong
periodsoftime,unplugit fromthewall
outletanddisconnecttheantennaorcable
system.Thiswill preventdamageto the
videoproductduetolightningandpower-
linesurges.
14.PowerLines
Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbe
locatedinthevicinityofoverheadpower
linesorotherelectriclight orpowercir-
cuits,orwhereit canfall into suchpower
linesorcircuits.-Wheninstallingan
outsideantennasystem,extremecare
shouldbetakentokeepfromtouchingsuch
powerlinesorcircuitsascontactwith them
mightbefatal.
15.Overloading
Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextension
cordsasthiscanresultin arisk offireor
electricshock.
16.ObjectandLiquidEntry
Neverpushobjectsofanykind intothis
videoproductthroughopeningsasthey
maytouchdangerousvoltagepointsor
short-outpartsthatcouldresultinafire or
electricshock.Neverspillliquidofany
kindonthevideoproduct.
17.OutdoorAntennaGrounding
If,anoutsideantennaor cablesystemis
connectedtothevideoproduct,besurethe
antennaorcablesystemis groundedsoas
toprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltage
surgesandbuilt-upstaticcharges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricalCode,
ANSUNFPANo.70,providesinformation
with regardtopropergroundingofthe
mastandsupportingstructure,grounding
ofthelead-inwireto"anantennadischarge
unit,sizeofgroundingconductors,location
ofantennadischargeunit,connectionto
groundingelectrodes,andrequirementsfor
thE,,groundingelectrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
NNA
LEAD IN WIRE
NNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
-(NEC SECTION810-21)
GROUND CLAM:#S
"_'_'_I_OWER SERVICE GROUNDING
I-':LECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE _NEC ART 250. PART H)
18. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video prod-
uct yourself as opening: or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service perso_mel.
19.Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following
conditions:
(a) When the power-,;u]_ply cord or plug is
damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the video product.
(c) If the video product, has been exposed to
rain or water.
(d) If the video product does not ope:rate
normally by following the operating
instructions.
Adjust only those cc,ntrols that are
covered by the operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of other con-
trols may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the video
product to its non_al operation.
(e) If the video product has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
(f) When the video p:roduct exhibits a
distinct change in performance -- this
indicates a need for service.
20.Replacement Parts
When replacement parLs are required, be
sure the service tecknician has used
replacement parts spedfied by the manu-
facturer or have the same characteristics
as the o_-iginal part. Unauthorized ,_ubsti-
tutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
ImportantSafeguards
21.Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the video product is in safe
operating conditions.
DO NOTPLACEANYTHINGON THE
RECORDER
Heavy objects placed on the recorder will
cause damage. The top of the recorder is also
slotted to :provide ventilation. Do not obstruct
t:hese ventilation slots.
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 from on the metal
parts inside the VCR. This moisture can
cause tape to stick and damage the head.
Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour period will
dry. the inside of the VCR.
PROTECTTHE POWERCORD
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 by the plug and remove it care-
fully.
WHEN NOTIN USE
When you finish operating the recorder,
always unload the cassette and turn OFF the
VCR POWER.
CAREOFTHEVIDEOCASSETFETAPES
• Avoid _4olent vibration or shock.
• Do not place in a loca!fion where strong
magnetic fields exist (near a motor, trans-
former or magnet).
• Never place or store in direct sunliight.
• Avoid dusty places.
• Place the cassette in the cassette case and
store vertically.
• Never store tape in a high humidity loca-
tion.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply _mth 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 instruc-
tions, 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 deteiTnined by tu:ming the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one o:r raore of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
• • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 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, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Commu-
nications Commission helpful:
"-How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interfer.nce Problems.
This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washin_,_¢n, D.C., 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
PREFACE
WelcometoMitsubishi
Congratulations on your purchase of this Mit,mbishi Video
Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces a high resolution
VHS picture and is designed to be easy to operate.
Mitsubishi has created your VCR to bring yo_ years of viewing
enjoyment. Similarly, your owner's guide has been designed with
easy-to-follow explanations and directions. In addition, 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, understandable language and design.
Thank you for selecting our product and welcome to Mitsubishi.
UnpackingYourVCR
As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following
items are included:
• Remote control
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[_Important:
2 "AA" size batteries
• 1 C:o_,xialcable
° Registration card
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If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer.
A few suggestions:
O Be sure to save the box and packing material your VCR came
in. Your VCR should always be transported in this box.
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Before you hook up your X,_R, please take a few minutes to:
• complete the registration card and send it back to us
immediately,
• file your sales receipt in a safe place, and
• place the VCR on a stable surface with sufficient lighting to
do the hook-up.
Never place any heawy objects on top of the VCR. Do not p]lace the
VCR on top of the television.
,_ CHAPTER ONE
Gettingto KnowYourVCR
Now that you have unpacked your player and read througfi the
safety information, it:s time to become farmliar with the buttons
and controls.
If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to
glance at this section and refer to it later. If VCRs are new to you,
you may want to take, your time and become :familiar with the
locations of all the controls.
On the following pages, you'll find information on:
$ FrontPanel ButtonsandFunctions
$ FluorescentDisplay
$ Overviewof the RemoteControl
$ Rear PanelTerminals
FrontPanelButtonsandFunctions
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power button (POWER)
Press this button to turn the VCR on or
off. Remember, you need to turn the VCR
off after you have programmed the VCR to
record.
eject button (EJECT)
Press this button to eject the cassette.
(_) cassette slot
This is where you put the video cassette.
(_) stop button (STOP)
Press this button to stop a tape.
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play button (PLAY)
Press this button to play a tape.
channel buttons (CHANNEL)
Press these buttons to change channels.
Also use these buttons to adjust tracking
and picture vibration.
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rewind and reverse, search button
(REW)
Press this button to rewind a tape or to
reverse search. You can also use this
button to control the playback speed of a
tape.
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fast forward and fast forward search
button (FF)
Press this button to fast forward a tape or
to fast forward searc[L. You can al._;ouse
this button to control the playbacl_: speed
of a tape.
display button (DISPLAY)
Press this button to display the following
information on the te:levision screen:
• how much time has elapsed on the
cuzTent tape,
• the channel number you are watching,
• the source that is supplying the VCR
with a signal,
• the present time, _Lnd
• whether the VCR is stopped, playing,
or :recording.
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display button continued...
This button can also be used to turn on
and off the "Child Lock" feature and to set
the VCR's clock for daylight savings time.
pause button (PAUSE)
Press this button to pause a tape when
recording, or to freeze a frame when
viewing a tape.
record button (REC/OTR)
Press this button once to record until the
end of the tape. Press repeatedly to set the
time for One-Touch Recording (OTR).
Fluorescent.Display
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remote control sensor
This receives signals fcom the remote
control. Do not block il;.
fluorescent display
See below.
® one key program bultton (ONE ]KEY
PROGRAM)
Press this button to program the VCR to
record.
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(see the illustration on the next page)
VCR light (VCR)
This will light up when the VCR/TV
button is set to "VCR." It indicates that
the antenna signal is being routed
through the VCR's tuner.
symbol simulate the movement of the tape
when playing and recording.
® tape speed light (SP, EP)
This _11 light to indicate the tape :_peed
you are using when playing or recording.
programmed recording light
This lights up when the VCR is off and
you have programmed the VCR to record.
record light (REC)
This lights up when the VCR is recording.
tape status symbol
This will light up when a tape is in the
V_R. The dashes in the center of the
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"SP" indicates standard play; "EP" indi-
cates extended play
channel display
This di:;plays the charmel or the input you
have selected.
cable tuning light
This lights up when your VCR is set to
receiw_ cable broadcasts.
Chapter1:Gettingto KnowYourVCR FluorescentDisplay(cont.)
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lock light (LOCK)
This lights up when the "Child Lock _
feature is in use.
counter display
This displays either the current time or
how long the tape has run. The counter is
automatically set to 0H00M00S when a new
tape is loaded. The current time is dis-
played whenever the VCR is turned off,
when there is no tape in the VCR, or when
you press the DISPLAY button.
digital tracking light (DTR)
This will flash when you fLrst play a new
cassette, indicating that the VCR is
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adjusting the tracking. When tracldng is
finished, it will glow ,;teadily. If you adjust
the tracking manu_flly, it will turn off
play light (PI__kY)
This lights up when the VCR is playing a
tape.
index light
This will flash when you are writing an
index mark and light up when you begin
searcKing for an index mark.
Overviewofthe RemoteControl
C) power button (POWER)
Press this button to turn the VCR on or off. If you
have programmed the VCR to record, you need to
turn the VCR off.
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TV button (TV)
Your VCR remote control can be used to control
most of the functions of many brands of televi-
sions. After setting up your remote for your
particular brand of television, press this button
when you want to use the remote to operate your
television. See your TV owner's guide for more
information about operating your TV.
® number buttons
Use these buttons to _elect television
stations.
input button (INP[_r)
Press this button to select between the
antenna and any other video equipment
that may be connected.
® function button (AUDIO/VIDEO)
Press this button to adjust the VCR's
audio _md video functions.
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volume controls
Press the bottom half of this button
(indicated by the down arrow) to lower the
volume; press the top half of this button
(indicated by the up arrow) to raise the
volume.
cancel button (CANCEL)
Use this button to cancel selections on the
on-screen menus or to reset the counter
display to _0H00M00S."
mute button (MUTE)
Press this button to turn off the sound
completely or to restore it to its previous
volume.
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(_) record button (REC)
Press this button to start recording.
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pause button (PAUSE) '
Press this button to pause a tape when
recording, or to freeze a frame When
viewing a tape.
rewind and reverse search button
(REW)
Press this button to rewind a tape or to
reverse search. You c_m also use t_ds
button to control the playback speed of a
tape.
play button (PLAY)
Press this button to play a tape.
VCR button (VCR)
Press this button be:Core using the remote
to operate your VCR.
display button (DIS:PLAY)
Press to display the following information
on the television:
* how :much time has elapsed on the
cun'ent tape,
• the channel number you are watching,
• the source that is s_lpplying the VCR
with a signal,
* the present time, and
• whether the VCR is stopped, playing,
or recording.
This button can alsobe used to tu_a on
and off the "Child I_)ck" feature.
quick program button (QUICK PRO-
GRAM)
This button allows you to program your
VCR more quickly and[ easily. When you
press this button, you will immediately
see the "Program to record" screen, where
you can begin progran_ning your VCR to
record
channel buttons (CltANNEL)
Press these buttons to change cha_nels.
enter button (ENI_R)
Use this button to enter a channel or to
enter selections on the on-screen menus.
Chapter1:Gettingto KnowYourVCR Overviewoftile RemoteControl(cont.)
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jog, adjust, and index search buttons
(JOG/ADJUST, INDEX SEARCH)
After pausing a tape, you can use these
buttons to advance a tape frame-by-frame.
When using the on-screen menus, use
these buttons to select or adjust items.
Otherwise, use these buttons to begin an
index search.
menu button (MENU)
Press this button to display the menus,
which are lists of features and instruc-
tions, on your television screen. Also press
the button to exit the menus.
stop button (STOP)
Press this button to stop a tape.
VCR/TV button (VCRiTV)
Press t:his button to s'_tch between the
VCR's tuner and the _Tv's tuner. When
you select "VCR," you change channels on
the VCR; when you select "TV," you
change channels on the TV.
fast forward and fast forward ,_earch
button (FF)
Press this button tt, fast forward a tape or
to fast forward search. You can also use
this button to control the playback speed
of a tape.
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antenna terminals
* antenna in terminal (ANTENNA IN)
Use this terminal to attach an external
antenna or cable. This "brings in" an
outside signal.
* antenna out terminal (ANTENNA
• OUT)
Use this terminal to attach the VCR to
your TV. This terminal "sends out" the
signal to your TV.
video channel switch (VIDEO
CHANNEL)
Set the switch to "3" or "4," whichever
station is NOT used for broadcasting in
your area. You will only need to do this
once. (You will learn more about this set-up
in "Setting Up Your VCR For the First
Time," in Chapter 3.)
audio input and output terminals
These terminals are called audio inputs
and outputs. They enable sound to flow
into the VCR (through the audio inPuts)
and out to the TV (through the audio
outputs.) You may nc,t need to use: these
terminals if you have an older TV.
video input and output terminals
These yellow terminals are for sending
(OUT) and receivir.Lg (IN) video signals.
You w/ill only need to use these if you have
a monitor television, or for making copies
of tapes.
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,_ CHAPTER TWO
ConnectingYourVCR
Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's features, you're
ready to connect the antenna and the television. You wonh; have
to complete all of the connections you see irLthis chapter -- make
only those connections that apply to your equipment.
You should keep in mind that there are two steps you need to
take to connect your VCR: first, connect the antenna or cable to
the VCR, then connect the VCR to the tele_is:ion.
Connectingthe AntennaorCableto the VCR
t Connectingthe Television
ConnectingtheAntennaor
ANTENNA]
Cableto theVCR
The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable.
Because there are at ].east four different type_3 of antennas, this
chapter will show how to connect all of them. You don't need to
make all the connections. First, find out what; kind of antenna you
have. Then, make the connection for that type of antenna. You
can then go straight to the next section, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
This section shows you:
• Connecting cable antennas,
• Connecting other antennas, and
• Connecting separate UHF/VHF antennas.
Connectingcable antennas
If you have cable TV, this is the only antenna you need to hook
up. Because some cable companies require a ,.'able box (for un-
scrambling cable signals), there are two kind_ of cable connec-
tions shown: with and without a cable box.
connectingcablewithoutacablebox
O Find the "source" cable. It usually comes out of the floor or out
of a wall. If it is connected to your TV, disconnect it.
Connect the cable to the/kNTENNA IN' terminal on the back
of your VCR. Screw or puslh the cable onto the terminal until
it is tight.
_) When you are finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaorCableto theVCR(cont.)
connectingcablewitha cablebox,ifall channelsarescrambled
ANTENNA
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If your cable system scrambles all of its ch_nr..els, follow the
directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR:
O Disconnect the cable box from the TV.
O Connect the cable from the cable box to the ANTENNA IN
terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or push the cable
onto the terminal antil it is tight.
O See page 15, "Connecting the Television."
DImportant: If your cable company scrambles all of its cha:_nels, you cannot
record one channel while watc_dng another.
connectingcablewitha cablebox,ifonlysomechannelsarescrambled
If your cable company only requires the use o:"a cable box :['or
some channels, we suggest using the follov_int,_ connection. This
connection will allow you to watch one non-scrambled chaimel
while you record another non-scrambled channel.
Beforeyou begin, you will need:
• a cable splitter,
• four lengths of co-axial cable, and
• a cable A/B swftch.
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Find the "source" cable; it usually comes out of the wall or the
floor. If it is connected to your cable box, disconnect it.
Connect the source cable to the =in" ter_aJnal on the cable
splitter.
Connect one end of a coaxial cable to an "out" terminal on the
splitter. Connect the other end of this cable to the "A-IN"
terminal on the ArB switc:h.
Connect one end of the second coaxial cal_le to the other "out"
terminal on the splitter. C,onnect the oth_,r end of this cable to
the "ANTENNA £N" terminal on the cable box.
Connect the third coaxial cable to the ",_ITENNA OUT _
terminal on the cable box. Connect the Otr:herend of tl_[s cable
to the "B-IN" ternfinal on the A/B switch.
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_>Important:
O Connect the fourth coaxial cable to the "OUT" terminal on the
A/B switch. Connect the other end of this cable to the "AN-
TENNA IN" tern_mal on your VCR.
O When you are finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
With this connection, you should set the A/B switch to "B" only
when you are recording a scrambled channel. In that case, you
should set your VCR to record channel 3 (o1"4), and manu_flly set
the cable box to the channel you wish to record.
You should leave the A/B switch set to "A" foI all other situations.
If you have questions concerning your cable system, please
contact your cable company.
With this connection, you cannot record a scr._mbled channel and
watch a non-scrambled channel at the same time. You also cannot
watch a scrambled channel and record a non-scrambled channel
at the same time.
Connectingother antennas
If you don't have cable TV, you'll need to connect a regular an-
tenna. Your antenna :may have one of two different kind of ends
(called "leads") on it.
The two kinds of leads are:
• 300-ohm flat twin leads that look like this:
• or a 75-ohm round lead that looks like this:
Follow the procedure,_ for connecting the kind of leads your
antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."
connectingan antennawitha 300-ohmflat twinlead
(If you have a 300-ohm flat twin lead, you will need to purchase a
300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware ov electronics store.)
Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.
O Before you can attach the antenna leads _o the adapter, you
need to expose a 5/8 inch segment of each lead by scraping off
the brown plastic covering. Sometimes these leads have "U"
shaped clips that fit around the screw, in which case you will
not need to peel back the plastic.
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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaorCabletotheVCR(cont.)
Insert lead under screws ANTENNA__
and tighten ......
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300-75 Ohm Adapter
Wrapeach exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw
shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips under the screw
heads). Tighten the screw,'_.
O Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna terminal on the
VCR labeled ANTENNA IN.
When you are finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
connectingan antennawitha75-ohmroundlead
ANTENNA
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Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.
Connect the antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the
back of the VCR. Screw or push the cable until it is tight.
When you are finished, go to page 15, =Coanecting the Televi-
sion."
ConnectingseparateUHFNHF antennas
You may have two separate antennas (one UHF, one VHF) that
bring TV signals into :your home. If you do, you'll need to combine
the two antennas into a single wire to connecl; them to the VCR.
To do this, you'll need an attachment called a combiner (which is
available at your electronics store).
The chart below will help you determine the tdnd of combiner you
need.
If your UHF" antenna wire looks ...and your VHF antenna wire
like this.., looks like this...
.... ther: you need a combiner
like this.
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To connect your antennas:
(please see the illustration on the next page.)
O Disconnect the antennas from the back of'the TV.
Connect the anterma leads onto the combiner.
Screw or push the: combiner onto the ANTENNA IN terminal
on the VCR.
When you are finished, see page 15, "Conaecting the Televi-
sion."
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€,ConnectingtheTelevision
Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your
VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the 'FV. (If you haven't
connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 11, _Connecting the
Antenna or Cable to the VCR".) Because every television is
different (especially older model TVs), your VCR may need[ to be
connected in one of a 'variety of ways. This section shows you:
• Determining if you need a splitter,
• Connecting a regular TV to the VCR, and
• Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs.
Determiningifyouneedasplitter
You should look at the back panel of your _I_ to see if you need
any special eqmpment to com_ect the TV tc the VCR. You may
need an attachment called a UHF/VHF splitter (which is avail-
able at your local electronics store).
The chart on the next; page will tell you if you need a splitter, and
what the splitter will look like.
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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevisiion(cont.)
...then you will need a splitter that looks like this.If the TV's antenna terminal looks like this...
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Connect to
UHF/VHF splitter
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From ANTENNA OUT on VCR _'_ VHF IN on TV
Connectinga regularTVto the VCR
To connect a regular TV to the VCR:
0 Take the black cable (called a coaxial cab]e) that is supplied
with your VCR and attach :it to the terminal labeled AN-
TENNA OUT on the back of your VCR.
O Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on :Four TV
labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes also called
"ANT-IN" or WHF IN. _
If you have an older TV without this kind of terminal, you will
have to use a splitter and tlhen connect the splitter to the
television.
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If you have a TV with audio and video inputs, you should
proceed to the ne_ section, "Connecting a TV with audio and
video inputs." Otherwise, :you are finished connecting your
TV_
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