Mitsubishi HS-U130 Owner's Manual
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DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNF--L.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert tile user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous vo[tage"
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:
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WANNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS Pr:ODUCT TO I_k,kIN
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 SttALL BE CONNECTED TO THE
GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE F,NTRY 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 the VCR to an older TV ...... 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 equipped with Audio and Video
Inputs (Modern TV) ............................. 17
Setting up your VCR if you are using a
TV without Audio and Video Inputs
(Older TV) ............................................ 18
Using the Remote Control ......................... 18
JJsing the remote control to operate
the VCR ............................................... 18
Using the remote control to operate
the TV .................................................. 20
Viewing the Picture Coming from
Your VCR ................................................ 21
Loading and Unloading Tapes .................. 22
Playing a Tape ........................................... 23
Playing back a tape ................................ 23
Using basic playback controls ................ 23
Selecting the On-screen Language ........... 24
Using the Menus to Program the VCR to
Receive TV Channels .............................. 25
Programming channels automatically ..25
Using v_deo mute .................................... 26
Adding and deleting channels ................ 27
Selecting a channel ................................. 28
Setting the Clock ....................................... 28
Using the Audio and Vi&o Functions ...... 30
Descriptions of audio and video
functions .............................................. 30
Selecting and adjusting the audio and
video functions ..................................... 31
Recording" ................................................... 31
Recording a current broadcast ............... 32
Programming your VCR to record ......... 32
Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ....... 35
Using One Key Programming ................ 36
Using Quick Program ............................. 38
Notes about programm _d recording ...... 39
Chapter Four
Using the Advanced Features ................. 42
Using the Advanced Playback Controls .... 42
Using special effects ............................... 42
Adjusting the tracking ........................... 43
Using the time counter ........................... 44
Displaying the Remaining Time and the
Present Time ........................................... 44
Displaying the time gaage and the
remaining time .................................... 44
Displaying the present time ................... 45
Searching Techniques ................................ 45
Quick aearching (CM skip) ...................... 45
Speed searching ........................................ 46
Using counter zero StOl_............................ 46
Index search techniques ......................... 47
Using the Advanced Options ..................... 47
Using the auto daylight saving time ..... 48
Using the auto power _,_aving (auto-off) .48
Setting the RF conw;rter ........................ 49
Making a Copy ofa Tap_, ........................... 50
Using your HS-U130 t,) record from
another VCR ........................................ 50
Using your HS-U130 t_ play back to
another VCR ........................................ 51
Using Child Lock ....................................... 51
Chapter Five
Troubleshooting ......................................... 52
Index .............................................................. 53
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR:
FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS M/_RKED ON THE
VCR.
. 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.
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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 ventilatio:] and to ensure
reliable operation of tie 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.
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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
"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 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 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
source,,;, refer to the operating instruc-
tions.
Grounding or Polariza Lion
This product may be 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 polariz_!d plug.
13.
Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikely tobewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst
them,payingparticularattentiontocords
atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
pointwheretheyexitfromtheproduct.
14.
OutdoorAntennaGrounding
If anoutsideantennaorcablesystemis
connectedtotheproduct,besurethe
antennaorcablesystemisgroundedsoas
toprovidesomeprotectionagainst
voltagesurgesandbuilt-upstatic
charges.
Article810oftheNationalElectrical
Code,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinforma-
tionwithregardtopropergroundingof
themastandsupportingstructure,
groundingofthelead-inwiretoan
antennadischargeunit,sizeofgrounding
conductors,locationofantenna-discharge
unit,connectiontogroundingelectrodes,
andrequirementsforthegrounding
electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
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LEAD IN WIRE
$1 "% /ANTENNA
[-3 11151" DISCHARGE UNIT
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J_ j GROUNDING
._CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
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
located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into suc]h
power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna sys _em, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, and integral convenience recep-
tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entl:y
Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may
touch dangerous volta__;e points or short-
out pa_s that could result in a fire or
electric: shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer alL1servicing to
qualified service persoanel.
Damage Requiring Smwice
Unplug this product fl'om the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the fi:llowing conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the product.
(c) If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
(d) If the product does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions. Adju st only those
controls that are covered by the
operating instrucl;ions 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 operat:[on.
(e) If the product has. been dropped or
damaged in any way.
(t9 When the producl; exhibits a distinct
change 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.
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.
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 NOTPLACEHEAVYOBJECTS ONTHE
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 ventilation. Do not obstruct these
ventilation slots.
WHENNOTIN USE
When you finish operating the recorder,
always unload the cassette and turn OFF the
VCR POWER.
CAREOFTHEVIDEOCASSETTETAPES
• Avoid violent vibration _r shock.
• Do not place in a locaticn where strong
magnetic fields exist (near a motor, trans-
former or magnet).
• Never place or store i:a direct sunlight.
• Avoid dusty places.
• Place the cassette in the cassette case and
store vertically.
• Never store tape in a hi gh humidity loca-
tion.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital de_ice,
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 determined by turnini_ the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or zaore 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 ;o 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 cou_ld
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/televi.si,:,n 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, Washington, D.C., 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
PREFACE
WelcometoMitsubishi
Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video
Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces a high resolution
VHS picture and is designed for easy operatio[.
Your owner's guide has been designed with easy-to-follow expla-
nations 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 de,d_n.
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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• 2 "AAA" size batteries
R card
• 1 Coaxial cable
_Important:
If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer.
A few suggestions:
(]} Be sure to save the box and packing matelial your VCR came
in. Your VCR should always be transpoz_ed in this box.
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Before you hook up your VCR, please take a few minutes to:
• complete the re_pstration card and se:ad 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 heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place the
VCR on top of the television.
,_ CHAPTER ONE
Gettingto KnowYourVCR
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. [f VCRs are new to you,
you may want to take your time and become familiar with 1:he
locations of all the controls.
On the following pages, you'll find informatiorL on:
$ Front Panel Buttonsand Functions
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power button (POWER)
Press this button to turn the VCR on or
off. You must turn the VCR off after you
have programmed it to record.
eject button (EJECT)
Press this button to eject the cassette.
(_ cassette slot
This is where you put the video cassette.
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rewind and reverse search button
(REW)
Press to rewind a tape or to reverse
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search. You can also u_e 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.
fast forward and fast forward search
button (FF)
Press this button to fast forward a 1:ape or
to fast forward search. You can also use to
control the playback speed of a tape.
® one key program button
(ONE KEY PROGRAM)
Press this to program the VCR to record
from the front panel.
® fluorescent display
See the next section.
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remote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote
control. Do not block it.
channel buttons (CHANNEL)
Press these buttons to change channels.
Also use these buttons 1;oadjust tracking
and picture vibration.
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record button (REC/OTR)
Press this button once to record until the
end of t:he tape. Press repeatedly to set the
time for One-Touch Recording (OTR).
@ pause button (PAUSE)
Press this button to pause a tape when
recording, or to freeze a frame when
viewing a tape.
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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 auto-
matically set to "0HOOM00S" when a new
tape is loaded. The counter will display
"- H- - M - - S" when no tape is in the VCR.
digital tracking light (D)
This will flash when you first play a new
cassette, indicating that the VCR is
adjusting 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 v_ill light up when the VCR/TV
button is set to "VCR." It indicates that
the antenna signal is being routed
throug:h the VCR's tuner.
® tape speed lights (SP, EP)
This will light to indicate the tape speed
you are using when playing or recording.
"SP" indicates standard play; "EP" :indi-
cates extended play.
(_) programmed recording light ( El
This lights up when the VCR is off and
you have programmed the VCR to record.
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® channel display
This displays the cable channel, broadcast
channel, or input you have selected. The
cable tuning light (m) will light up when
your VCR is receiving cable broadcasts.
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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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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.
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.
function button (AUDIO/VIDEO)
Press this button to adjust the VCR's
audio and video functions.
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Press this button to s_itch between, the
VCR's tuner and the TV's tuner. When
you select 'WCR," you (',hange channels on
the VCR; when you select "TV," you
change channels on the TV.
number buttons
Use these buttons to select TV stations or
to set Quick searching (CM skip) time.
quick program button
(QUICK PROGRAM)
This button allows you to program your
VCR more quickly and easily. When you
press this button, you trill immediately
see the "Program to record" screen, where
you can begin program ming your VCR to
record.
record button (REC)
Press this button to start recording. When
recording, you can use the button to add a
manual index mark.
rewind, reverse search and adjust
- button (REW, ADJUST)
Press this button to re'_nd a tape or to
reverse search. You can also use this
button to control the p:[ayback speed of a
tape. When using the on-screen menus,
use this button to select or adjust items.
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.
cancel button (CANCEL)
Use this button to cancel selections on the
on-screen menus or 1;oreset the counter
display to "0H00M00S."
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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.
channel buttons (CHANNEL)
Press these buttons to change channels.
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 number you are watching,
• the source that is supplying the VCR
with a signal,
• the present time,
• whether the VCR is stopped, playing,
or recording, and
• how much time is left on the tape.
This button can also be used to turn on
and off the "Child Lock" feature.
TVNCR slide switch
In addition to operating your VCR, your
VCR remote control can be used to operate
most of the functions of many brands of
televisions. Set to the VCR position to use
the remote to operate the VCR. After
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brand of television, set; to the TV position
to use the remote to operate your televi-
sion. See your TV owner's guide for more
information about operating your TV.
input button (INPUT)
Press this button to select between the
antenna and any other video equipment
that may be connected. Also use this
button to begin double speed playback
with sound when playing a tape.
pause button (PAUSE)
Press this button to pause a tape when
recording or to freeze a frame when
viewing a tape.
fast forward, fast forward search and
adjust + button (FF, ADJUST)
Press this button to fast forward a tape or
to fast forward search You can also use
this button to control 1;he playback speed
of a tape. When using the on-screen
menus, use these buttons to select or
adjust menu selection s.
enter button (ENTER)
Use this button to enter selections on the
on-screen menus.
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audio input and output terminals
These terminals are for sending (OUT)
and receiving (IN) audio signals. They
enable the sound to flow into the VCR
(through the audio input) and out to the
TV (though the audio output). You may
not need to user 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 tc attach an external
antenna or cable. This '%rings in" an
outside signal.
• antenna out (ANTENNA OUT)
Use this terminal tc, attach the VCR to
your TV. This terminal "sends out" the
signal to your TV.
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Con-Pne% ing four VCR
Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's feature,J, 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 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_dsion.
€ Connectingthe Antennaor Cable tothe V,_R
€ Connectingthe Television
€ ConnectingtheAntennaor Cabletothe VCR
The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable.
Because there are at least three different typ,_s of antennas, this
chapter will show how to connect all of them. You don't need to
make all the connections. Fir_,;t, 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 antennas, and
• Connecting separate UHF/VHF antenr_as.
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 kinds, of cable connec-
tions shown: with and without a cable box.
connectingcablewithouta cablebox
VCR Back Panel
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 ._NTENNA 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, "Co:anecting the Televi-
sion."
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connectingcablewithacablebox,ifall channelsarescrambled
If your cable system scrambles all of its channels, follow the
directions below to connect youx cable box to your VCR:
O Disconnect the cable box from the TV by d:sconnecting the
cable from the TV, not the box.
Connect the cable coming from the cable b _x to the AN-.
TENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw oi" push
the cable onto the terminal until it is tight.
When finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Television."
If your cable company scrambles all of its channels, you cannot
record one channel while watching another.
connectingcablewithacablebox,ifonlysomechannelsarescrambled
If your cable company only requires the use of 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.
Beforeyoubegin,youwillneed:
• a cable splitter,
• four lengths of co-axial cable, and
• a cable A!B switch.
Find the "source" cable; it usually comes _.,ut 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.
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Connect one end of a coaxial cable to ar_ "out" 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 oth_r end of this cable to
the "IN" (or "Cable") terminal on the cabl_ box.
Connect the third coaxial cable to the "OUT" or to "TV"
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
.... ....
Cable box
Splitter
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaorCabletotheVCR(cont.)
_Important:
O Connect the fourth coaxial cable to the "O LIT"terminal on the
A/B switch. Connect the other end of this cable to the "AN-
TENNA IN" terminal on your VCR.
When you are finished, go to page 14, "Co:anecting the Televi-
sion."
With this connection, you should set the A/B s;witch to "A" to
record a non-scrambled channel. You may watch the same chan-
nel or any other non-scrambled channel at the same time.
To record a scrambled channel, set the switch to "B", select your
"cable output channel" (usually 3 or 4) on tile VCR and select the
channel you wish to record on the cable box. At this time your TV
will not be able to show any other channel.
With this connection, you cannot:
• record a scrambled channel and watch a non-scrambled
channel at the same time,
• record a non-scrambled channel and watch a scrambled
channel at the same time, and
• record one scrambled channel and watch a different
scrambled channel.
Connectingotherantennas
If you don't have cable TV, you'll need to connect a regular an-
tenna. Your antenna may have one of two dift_rent kind of ends
(called "leads") on it.
The two kinds of leads are:
300-ohm flat twin leads
that look like this ... :
"l.-----m
... or a 75-oh'n round lead
that looks likE,=this:
Follow the procedures for connecting the kind of leads your
antenna has, then go to page 14, "Connecting the Television."
connectinganantennawitha 300-ohmflat twinlead
(If you have a 300-ohm fiat twin lead, you will need to purchase a
300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.)
Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.
0 Before you can attach the antenna lead.s to the adapter, you
need to expose a 5/8 inch segment of each lead by scraping off
the 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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Insertleadunderscrews
andtighten.
300-75 Ohm Adapter
VCR Back
Panel
Wrap each exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw
shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips 'Jnder 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
VCR Back Panel
O Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.
Connect the antenna to the ANTENNA I_4 terminal on the
back of the VCR. Screw or push the cable until it is tig:ht.
Go to page 14, "Connecting the Television."
ConnectingseparateUHFNHF antennas
You may have two separate antennas (one UttF, 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 combineT_ (which is available at
your electronics store).
This chart will help you determine the kind o:!combiner you need.
If your UHF antenna wire looks ... and your VHF antenqa wire ... then you need a combiner
like this.., looks like this ... like this.
UHF
V F_F
To connect your antennas:
(please see the illustration on the next page.)
O Disconnect the antennas from the back of the TV.
O Connect the antenna leads onto the combiner.
Screw or push the combiner onto the ANTENNA IN terminal
on the VCR.
_) When you are finished, see page 14, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor CabletotheVCR(cont.)
IfyourVHFantennawireis300OhmFlatTwinLead... IfyourVHF antennawireis75 Ohr_CoaxialCable...
VHF Antenna UHF Antenna
141- 000 m 1t41-
Combiner VCRBack Panel
VHFAntenna UHFAntenna
L TcoOax_ar_l(_;able li i_-- 3FOOOhm Lead
Combiner VCR BackPanel
Connecting the Television
Now that you have completed the antenna cormections 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 eve_, 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 the VCR to an older TV, and
• Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs.
Determiningifyou needa splitter
You should look at the back panel of your TV Lo see if you need
any special equipment to connect the VCR to the TV. 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 which splitter you ,,__houlduse.
If the TV's antenna terminal
... then you w= need a splitter that looks like this.
looks like this...
®
ANTENNA IN
O©
UHF
(i)©
VHF
©©
UHF
®
VHF
No splitter needed
UHF/VHF splittel /_/_ ,3onnect to UHF IN
a[
"_ " " _- Connect to VHF IN
From ANTENNA OUT on V on TV
UHFiVHF splitte_ .,.i_ 3onnect to UHF IN
,_-,_------, __" :_nTV
.... '[_---- Oonneot to VHF IN
From ANTENNA OUT on £ ,)n TV
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Connectingthe VCR to an olderTV
O Take the black cable (called a coaxial cable) 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 Lerminal on your TV
labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes also called
"ANT-IN" or "VHF 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 video inputs, you should
proceed to the next section, "Connecting; a TV with audio and
video inputs." Otherwise, :your connections are complete.
ANTENNA TERMINALS (VCR)
,, --:o
_ .'[I_ .....
. ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA IN
• • tN
TV without ANTENNA IN terminal (single antenna terminal for VHF and UHF)
ANTENHA TERMINAL (l-V)
UHF/VHF splitter Connect to UHF IN
From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN
on VCR on TV
UHF/VHF splitter Connect to UHF IN
onTV
From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN
on VCR onTV
Connecting a TVwith audioandvideo inputs
Your new VCR can be connected to many different types of
televisions. If your TV has audio and video in)uts, 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
the VCR to an older TV."
• To make these connections you will need to purchase audio
and video cables from your local electrGnics dealer.
0 Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on
the VCR labeled AUDIO OUT.
O Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT
terminal on your TV labeled AUDIO IN.
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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR Connectingthe Television(cont.)
0
0
0
Connect a single yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT
terminal labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR.
Connect the other end of the video cable to the yellow VIDEO
INPUT terminal labeled VIDEO IN on the TV.
You will need to set the RF converter to OFF when hooking
up a TV with audio and video inputs. (For more information
on setting the RF converter, see page 49.)
BACK PANEL (VCR)
!
I
AUDIO OUT--
!
- VIDEO OUT
AUDIO IN --
BACKPAl',EL (TV)
I
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i
IN
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