Mitsubishi HS-U120 Owner's Manual
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This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video casselte tapes with the
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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 ele :tric
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.
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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX_POSE 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 ATrfENTION TO
SECTION 820-40 OF THE NEC WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GPOUNDING 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.
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 .................................. 9
Chapter Two
Connecting Your VCR .............................. 10
Connecting the Antenna or Cable
to the VCR .............................................. 10
Connecting cable antennas .................... 10
Connecting other antennas .................... 12
Connecting separate UHF/VHF
antennas .............................................. 13
Connecting the Television ......................... 14
Determining if you need a splitter ......... 14
Connecting an older TV to the VCR ...... 15
Connecting a TV with audio and
video inputs ......................................... 15
Chapter Three
Operating Your VCR ................................. 17
Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time .. 17
Setting up your VCR if you are using a
TV without Audio and Video Inputs
(Older TV) ............................................ 17
Setting up your VCR if you are using a
TV equipped with Audio and Video
Inputs (Modern TV) ............................. 18
Using the Remote Control ......................... 18
Using the remote control to operate
• the VCR ............................................... 18
Using the remote control to operate
the TV .................................................. 19
Viewing the Picture Coming from
Your VCR ................................................ 20
Loading and Unloading Tapes .................. 21
Playing a Tape ........................................... 21
Playing back a tape ................................ 22
Using basic playback controls ................ 22
Selecting the On-screen Language ........... 23
Using the Menus to Set the Time ............. 23
Programming the VCR Lo Receive TV
Channels ................................................. 25
Programming channe [s automatically ..25
Using video mute .................................... 26
Adding and deleting c.hannels ................ 27
Selecting a channel ................................. 28
Using tile Audio and Video Functions ...... 28
Descriptions of audio and video
functions .............................................. 29
Selecting and adjusting the audio and
video functions ..................................... 29
Recording ................................................... 30
Recording a current, broadcast ............... 30
Programming your VCR to record ......... 31
Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ........ 34
Using One Key Programming ................ 35
Using Quick Program ............................. 37
Notes about programmed recording ...... 37
Chapter Four
Using the Advanced Features ................. 41
I/sing the Advanced Piggyback Controls .... 41
Using special effects ............................... 41
Adjusting the tracking ........................... 42
Using the time countEr ........................... 43
Displaying the Remaining Time and the
Present Time ........................................... 43
Displa)dng the time gauge and the
remaining time .................................... 43
Displaying the present time ................... 44
Searching Techniques ................................ 44
Quick searching ...................................... 44
Speed searching ...................................... 45
Using counter zero stop .......................... 45
Index search techniques ......................... 46
Using the Advanced Op _ions ..................... 46
Using the auto daylight saving time ..... 47
Using the auto power saving (auto-off). 47
Setting the RF converter ........................ 48
Making a Copy of a Tape ........................... 48
Using your HS-U120 to record from
another VCR ........................................ 49
Using your HS-U120 to play back to
another VCR ........................................ 50
Using Child Lock ....................................... 50
Chapter Five
Troubleshooting .......................................... 51
Index ............................................................... 52
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MJkRKED ON THE
VCR.
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Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the product is
operated.
Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
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Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered
to.
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Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
Cleaning
Unplug this 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 product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
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 overhe ating, 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 bui] t-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
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Water and Moisture
Do not use this 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.
Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable
tart, 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 prod-
uct. Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer's instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
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.
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Power Sources
This product should be operated only from
the type of power sou::ce indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure ,ofthe
type of power supply ';o 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 instruc-
tions.
Grounding or Polarization
This product may be equipped wi£h a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the
otherlL 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 ou';let, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do net defeat the safety
purpose of the polari;:ed plug.
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Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst
them,payingparticularattentiontocords
atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
pointwheretheyexitfromtheproduct.
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OutdoorAntennaGrounding
If anoutsideantennaorcablesystemis
connectedtotheproduct,besurethe
antennaorcablesystemis groundedsoas
toprovidesomeprotectionagainst
voltagesurgesandbuilt-upstatic
charges.
Article810oftheNationalElectrical
Code,ANSUNFPA70,providesinforma-
tionwith regardto propergroundingof
themastandsupportingstructure,
groundingofthelead-inwiretoan
antennadischargeunit, sizeofgrounding
conductors,locationofantenna-discharge
unit,connectiontogroundingelectrodes,
andrequirementsforthegrounding
electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
_ANTENNA
_1 LEAD IN WIRE
_1 _._ /ANTENNA
['-'_ _ DISCHARGE UNIT
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J GROUNDING
_i"_ CONDUCTORS
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GROUND CLAMPS
_POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)
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.
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Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be
locat_d in the Vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such
powe:r lines or circuits. When inst_lling
an outside antenna siystem, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or c:Lrcuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, and integral convenience recep-
tacles as this can res'_lt in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Object and Liquid Er_try
Neve:r push objects o1'any kind into this
product through openings as they may
touch dangerous volt _ge points or short-
out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
Servicing
Do not attempt to set,ice this product
yours elf as opening o r removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refi._rall servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product :_rom the wall outlet
and refer servicing t_l qualified selwice
personnel under the lbllowing conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the product.
(c) If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
(d) If the product do_s not operate
normally by fb]lowing the operating
instructions. Adj ,_st 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 resl;ore 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
clhange in performance -- this indi-
cates a need for service.
ImportantSafeguards
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Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manu-
facturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substi-
tutions may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
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.
Heat
The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (in-
cluding amplifiers) that produce heat.
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
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. (This does not mean your cable
box.) The top of the recorder is also slotted to
provide vc,ntilation. Do nct obstruct these
ventilation slots.
WHENNOTIN USE
When you finish operatini,_ the recorder,
always unload the cassette and turn OFF the
VCR POWER.
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.
CARE OFTHEVIDEOCAS;SETTETAPES
• Avoid violent vibration or shock.
• Do not place in a location where strong
magne:_ic fields exist (near a motor, trans-
former or magnet).
• Never place or store in direct sunlight.
• Avoid dusty places
• Place the cassette in the cassette case and
store vertically.
• Never ,_tore tape in a high humidity loca-
tion.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas_ B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide re_sonable 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 communicatiom,;. 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, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or mDre 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 Interference Problems."
This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washingtoi:, D.C., 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
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A PREFACE
WelcometoMitsubishi
Congratulations on your purchase of this Mit.,;ubishi Video
Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces a high resolution
VHS picture and is designed for easy operation.
Your owner's guide has been designed with easy-to-follow expla-
nations and directions. In addition, your VCR comes with
Mitsubishi's exclusive _l_'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
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As you unpack your new VCR, please make sl_re the following
items are included:
2 "AA" size batteries • 1Coaxial cable
• Registrationcard
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_Important:
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.
O Before you hook up your VCR, please take a few minutes to:
• complete the registration card and send it back to u.s
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 heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place the
VCR on top of the television, unless the TV provides a stable fiat
surface, large enough to support the VCR.
,_ CHAPTER ONE
GettingtoKnowYourVCR
Now that you have unpacked your player and read through the
safety information, it's time to become familiar with the buttons
and controls.
If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to
glance at this section and refer to it later. If VCRs are new to you,
you may want to take your time and become :_amiliar with the
locations of all the controls.
On the following pages, you'll find information on:
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This is where you put the video cassette.
rewind and reverse search button
(REW)
Press to rewind a tape or to reverse
search. You can also use this button to
control the playback speed of a tape.
play and stop button (PLAY/STOP)
Press this button to play a tape and press
again to stop the tape. Also press to stop
tape related functions or to resume normal
playback from special effects.
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fast forward and fast forward =search
button (FF)
Press this button to f'_st forward a. tape or
to fast forward search. You can also use
this to control the playback speed of a
tape.
power button (POWER)
Press this button to turn the VCR on or
off. You must turn the VCR off after you
have programmed it Lorecord.
eject button (EJEC T)
Press this button to _i_ect the cassette.
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remote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote
control. Do not block it.
one key program button
(ONE KEY PROGRAM)
Press to program the VCR to record.
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channel buttons (CHANNEL)
Press these buttons to change channels.
Also use these buttons to adjust tracking
and picture vibration.
@ 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 P_ecording (OTR).
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counter/present time/remaining display
This area displays: the current time; a time
counter showing how long the tape has run;
the amount of time remaining on the tape;
or the contents of a programmed recording
when you are programming your VCR. The
current time is displayed when the VCR is
turned off or when you press the DISPLAY
button. The counter is automatically set to
"0H00M00S" when a new tape is loaded. The
counter will display "- H- - M- - S" when no
tape is in the VCR.
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signal is being router: through the VCR's
tuner.
® tape speed lights (SP, EP)
This will light to indicate the tape speed
you ace using when playing or recording.
"SP" indicates standard play; "EP" indi-
cates extended play.
® programmed recording light
This lights up when the VCR is off and
you have programme_ the VCR to record.
digital tracking light (D)
This will flash when you first play a new
cassette, indicating that the VCR is adjust-
ing the tracking. When tracking is finished,
it will glow steadily. If you adjust the
tracking manually, it will turn off.
lock light (LOCK)
This lights up when the "Child Lock" feature
is in use.
VCR light (VCR)
This will light up when the VCR/TV button
is set to '_VCR." It indicates that the antenna
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channel display
This displays the cab:[e and broadcast
channel, or input you have selectecl. The
cable tuning light (1) will light up when
the VCR is receiving cable broadcasts.
play and record light and cassette
status symbol
These light up when the VCR is playing a
tape or recording. The symbol ([]) will
light up when a tape :is in the VCR. The
dashes in the center of the symbol simu-
late the movement of the tape when
playing and recording.
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TV and VCR buttons (TV, VCR)
In addition to operating your VCR, your
VCR remote control can be used to operate
most of the functions of many brands of
televisions. Press the VCR button to use
t,he remote to operate the VCR. After
setting up your remote for your particular
brand of television, press the TV button 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 select TV stations or
to set quick searching time.
cancel button (CANCEL)
Use this button to cancel selections on the
on-screen menus or to reset the counter
display to u0HOOMOOs."
® display button (DISPLAY)
Press this button to display the following
information on the television:
• how much time has elapsed on the
current tape,
• the channel numbe: you are watching,
• the source that is supplying the VCR
with a signal,
• the present time,
• whether the VCR i_ stopped, playing,
or recording, and
• how much time is left on the tape.
This button can also b_ used to turn on
and off"the "Child Lock" feature.
(_) function button (AUDIO/VIDEO)
Press this button to a(!Uust the VCR's
audio and video functions.
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mute button (MUTE)
Press this button to turn the TV sound off
completely or to restore it to its previous
volume.
® rewind, reverse search and adjust
- button (REW, ADJUST)
Press lshis button to rewind a tape or to
reverse search. You can also use this
button to control the playback speed of a
tape. When using the on-screen menus,
use th:is button to select or adjust items.
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record button (REC)
Press r,his button to start recording. When
recording, you can use the button to add a
manual index mark
@ VCR/TV button (VCRfrV)
Press ':his button to switch between the
VCR's picture and the TV_s picture. When
you select "VCR," you change channels on
the VCR; when you select "TV," you
change channels on the TV.
power button (POWER)
Press '_his button to t_rn the VCR on or
off. If you have programmed the VCR to
record, you need to tul:n the VCR off.
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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 programming your VCR to
record.
input button (INPUT)
Press this button to select between the
antenna and any other video equipment
that may be connected. Also, press to
begin two times fast playback when
playing a tape.
volume controls (VOLUME)
Press the bottom half of this button
(indicated by the down arrow) to lower the
volume of the TV; press the top half
(indicated by the up arrow) to raise the
volume of the TV.
channel buttons (CHANNEL)
Press these buttons to change channels.
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play, stop and enter button (PLAY/
STOP, ENTER)
Press this button to play a tape and press
again to stop the tap_. Also press to stop
tape related functions or to resume normal
playback from speci_d effects. When using
the on-screen menus, use this button enter
se]ec'_ions.
fast forward, fast forward search and
adjust + button (FF, ADJUST)
Press this button to thst forward a tape or
to fas;t forward search. You can also use
this button to control the playback speed
of a tape. when using the on-screen
menus, use these buttons to select or
adjus.t items.
pause button (PAUSE)
Press; this button l_opause a tape when
recording or to freez(, a frame when
viewing a tape.
menu button (MENU)
Pres_ this button to display the menus,
which are lists of features and instruc-
tions on your television screen. Also press
the button to exit th(_ menus.
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audio input and output terminals
These terminals are called audio input
and output. They enable the sound to flow
into the VCR (through the audio input)
and out to the TV (through the audio
output.) You may not need to use these
terminals if you have an older TV.
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video input and output terminals
These yellow terminals are for sending
(OUT) and receiving (IN) video signals.
You will only need to use these if you have
a monitor television, or for making copies
of tapes.
antenna terminals
• antenna in (ANTENNA IN)
Use this terminal to attach an external
antenna or cable. This "brings in" an
outside signal.
• antenna out (ANTENNA OUT)
Use this terminal to attach the VCR to
your TV. This termi nal "sends out" the
sign al to your TV.
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A 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 won't have
to complete all of the connections you see in.this chapter -- make
only those connections that apply to your equ:[pment.
You should keep in mind that there are two s_eps you need to
take to connect your VCR: fir_,;t,connect the antenna or cable to
the VCR, then connect the VCR to the televislon.
Connectingthe Antennaor Cabletothe VCR
I Connectingthe Television
ConnectingtheAntennaor Cableto theVCR
The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable.
Because there are at least three different types of antennas, this
chapter will show how to connect all of thera. 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 to the next section, "Connecting the Television."
This section shows you:
• Connecting cable antennas,
• Connecting other antermas, and
• Connecting separate UHF/VHF antennas.
Connectingcableantennas
If you have cable TV, this is the only antenna you need to ]hook
up. Because some cable companies require a cable 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" ('.able. It usually comes out of the floor or out
of a wall. If it is connected to your TV, Ciisconnect it.
Connect the cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back
of your VCR. Screw.or push the cable onto the terminal until
it is tight.
When you are finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
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connectingcablewitha cablebox,ifallchannelsarescrambled
If your cable system scrambles all of its channels, follow the
directions below to connect your cable box t(, your VCR:
O Disconnect the cable box from the TV.
O Connect the cable coming from the cabh! box to the AN-
TENNA IN terminal on *_heback of your VCR. Screw or push
the cable onto the terminal until it is tight.
When finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Television."
[:>Important: If your cable company scrambles all of its ,channels, you cannot
record one channel while watching another.
connectingcablewithacablebox,if onlysomechannelsarescrambled
If your cable company only requires the use 0f a cable box for
some channels, we suggest using the following connections. This
connection will allow you to watch one non-scrambled channel
while you record another non-scrambled channel.
Beforeyou begin,youwillneed:
• a cable splitter,
• four lengths of co-axial cable, and
• a cable A/B switch.
O 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" terminal on the cable
splitter.
Connect one end of a coaxial cable to an %ut" terminal on the
splitter. Connect the other end of this cable to the "A-IN"
terminal on the A/B switch.
Connect one end of the second coaxial cable to the other "out"
terminal on the splitter. Connect the other end of this cable to
the "ANTENNA IN" terminal on the cable box.
Connect the third coaxial cable to the "ANTENNA OUT"
terminal on the cable box. Connect the other end of this cable
to the "B-IN" terminal on the A/B switch.
A/B Switch Splitter
Cable box
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor Cableto theVCR(cont.)
_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" terminal on your VCR.
O When you are finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
With this connection, you should set the A/B ,;witch to "B" only
when you are recording a scrs mbled channel. In that case, you
should set your VCR to record channel 3 (or 4), and manually set
the cable box to the channel you wish to record.
You should leave the A!B switch set to "A" tbr all other situations.
If you have questions concerning your cable system, please
contact your cable company.
With this connection, you cannot record a scrambled 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-oh'n round lead
that looks like this:
Follow the procedures for connecting the kin([ of leads your
antenna has, then go to page 14, "Connecting the Television."
connectinganantennawitha300-ohmflattwinlead
(If you have a 300-ohm flat twin lead, you will need to purchase a
300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.)
0 Disconnect the antenna fl'om the back of Lhe TV.
0 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 arouJ_d the screw, in which case you will
not need to peel back the plastic.
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Insert lead under screws
and tighten, l_
300-75 Ohm Adapter
Wrap each exposed end of wiI:e once or twice around the screw
shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips under the screw
heads). Tighten the screws.
O Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna terminal on the
VCR labeled ANTENNA IN.
O Go to page 14, "Connecting the Television."
connectinganantennawitha75-ohmroundlead
O Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.
O Connect the antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the
back of the VCR. Screw or push the cable until it is tight.
Go to page 14, "Connecting the Tele_dsion."
ConnectingseparateUHFNHFantennas
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 before connecting them to the VCR. To do this,
you'll need an attachment called a combiner (which is available at
your electronics store).
This chart will help you determine the kind cf combiner you need.
If your UHF antenna wire looks ... and your VHF antenna wire
like this... looks like this ...
... then you need a combiner
like this
UHF
_INF
To connect your antennas:
(please see the illustration on the next page.)
0 Disconnect the antennas from the back of the TV.
Connect the antenna leads onto the combiner.
Screw or push the combiner onto the ANTENNA IN terminal
on the VCR.
O When you are finished, see page 14, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor Cabletothe VCR(cont.)
VHF Antenna
UHFAntenna
Flat Twin Lead
Ohm Coaxial Cable
300-75 Ohm Adapter
Flat Twin Lead
/
Combiner
Connecting theTelevision
Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your
VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the TV. (If you haven't
connected the antenna, to the VCR, go to page 10, "Connecting the
Antenna or Cable to the VCR ") Because every television is
different (especially older moctel 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 an older TV to the VCR, at. d
• Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs.
Determiningifyou needasplitter
You should look at the back panel of your TV to see if you need
any special equipment to connect the TV to the VCR. You :may
need an attachment called a UHF/VHF splitter (which is avail-
able at your local electronics store). The chart below will tell you
if you need a splitter, and what the splitter will look like.
If the TV's antenna terminal
looks like this... ... then you will need splitter that looks like this.
®
ANTENNA IN
oo
UHF
®
VHF
©©
UHF
OO
VHF
No splitter needed
UHF/VHF splitter ....<.I C3nnect to UHF IN
Connect to VHF IN
From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV
C3nnect to UHF IN
UHF/VHF splitte___ on "IV
Connect to VHF 114
From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV
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Connectingan olderTV tothe VCR
O Take the black cable (called a coaxial c_:ble) 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 your TV
labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes also called
"ANT-IN" or 'W_rtF IN." If you have an older TV without this
kind of terminal, you will have to use a splitter and then
connect the splitter to the television.
O If you have a TV with audio and vide() i:aputs, you should
proceed to the next section, "Connecting: a TV with audio and
video inputs." Otherwise, your connections are complete.
ANTENNA TERMINALS (VCR)
• " • @ ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA IN
TV without ANTENNA IN terminal (single antenna terminal for VHF and UHF)
AN'fENNA TERMINAL (TV)
UHF/VHF splitter Connect to UHF IN
From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN
on VCR onTV
UHF/VHF splitter
Connect to UHF IN
Fror_ ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN
on VCR on TV
Connecting a TV with audioandvideoinputs
Your new VCR can be connected to many different types of
televisions. If your TV has audio and video inputs, you will want
to connect your VCR to these inputs to take advantage of your
VCR's superior picture and sound.
Beforeyoubeginthissection:
• You should have already completed the section "Connecting
an older TV to the VCR."
• To make these connections you will need to purchase audio
and video cables from your local electronics dealer.
O Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO O:)TPUT terminal on
the VCR labeled AUDIO OUT.
Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT
terminal on your TV labeled AUDIO IN.
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision(cont.)
0
0
Connect a single yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT
terminal labeled VIDEO OUT on the V_JE.
Connect the other end of the video cable to the yellow VIDEO
INPUT terminal labeled VIDEO IN on th_ TV.
BACK PANEL (VCR)
AUDIO VIDEO
®,N®,.
OUT OUT
®®
!
!
!
VIDEO
AUDIO OUT--
BACKPANEL (TV)
k(_l.AUDIO IN VIDEO IN J
®
OUT
AUDIO IN --
VID,EO
IN
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