Mitsubishi HS-U270 Owner's Manual
MITSUBISHI
Video
Cassette
Recorder
Owner's
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VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The
VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar I-)e\,elopment Corporation.
With VCR Plus+C3system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the
appropriate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C3and
VCR Plus+C 3are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. C)nly video cassett_ tapes with the
mark may be used with this model.
RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL..
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (,_el_vicing)
instructions in the literature accompan)4ng ';he
product.
IMPORTANT:.
RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYt:IGHT LAW.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO ]LAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PI,U,3 WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES C_3q BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S A[[TENTION TO
SECTION 820-40 OF THE NEC WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, 1N
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.
A 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 .................... 12
Connecting separate UHF/VHF
antennas .............................................. 13
Connecting the Television ......................... 14
Determining if you need a splitter ......... 14
Connecting an older TV without audio and
video inputs to the VCR ...................... 15
Connecting a modern TV with audio and
video inputs ......................................... 16
Connecting a DSS ®or PRIMESTAR ®
Receiver (optional) .................................. 16
Connecting the A!V Network (optional) .... 18
Chapter Three
Operating Your VCR ................................. 19
Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time .. 19
Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV
without Audio and Video Inputs (Older
TV) ....................................................... 19
Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV
equipped with Audio and Video Inputs
• (Modern TV) ........................................ 20
Using the Remote Control ......................... 20
Using the remote control to operate
the VCR ............................................... 20
Using the remote control to operate
the TV .................................................. 21
Viewing the Picture Coming from
Your VCR ................................................ 23
Loading and Unloading Tapes .................. 24
Playing a Tape ........................................... 25
Playing back a tape ................................ 25
Using basic playback controls ................ 25
Using the On-screen Menu's ..................... 26
Selecting the On-screen Language ........... 26
Using the Menus to Set the Time ............. 27
Programming the VCR to Receive TV
Channels ................................................. 29
Programming channel_ automatically ..29
Using video mute .................................... 32
Adding and deleting channels ................ 32
Selecting a channel ................................. 33
Using the Audio and Video Functions ...... 34
Descriptions of audio and video
functions .............................................. 34
Selecting and adjusting_; the audio and
video functions ..................................... 35
Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel
Numbers ................................................. 36
Recording ................................................... 38
Recording a current broadcast ............... 39
Programming your VCR to record ......... 39
Cancelling a recording in progress ........ 42
Programming with the VCR Plus+ system 42
Using One-Touch Recol:ding (OTR) ....... 43
Using One Key Programming ................ 45
Using Quick Program ............................. 47
Notes about programmed recording ...... 47
Chapter Four
Using the Advanced Features ................. 51
Using the Advanced Playback Controls .... 51
Using special effects ............................... 51
Adjusting the tracking ........................... 52
Using the time counter ........................... 53
Displaying the Remaining Time and t:he
Present Time ............................................ 53
Displaying the time gauge and the
remaining time .................................... 53
Displaying the present time ................... 54
Searching Techniques ................................ 54
Quick searching ...................................... 54
Speed searching ...................................... 55
Using counter zero sto_ ........................... 55
Index search techniques ......................... 56
Using the Advanced Options ..................... 56
Using t:he auto daylight saving time ..... 57
Using the auto power saving (auto-off) . 57
Setting the RF converter ........................ 58
Making a Copy of a Tape ........................... 58
Using your HS-U270 to record from
another VCR .......................................... 59
Using your HS-U270 to play back to
another VCR .......................................... 60
Using Child Lock ........................................ 60
Chapter Five
Troubleshooting .......................................... 61
Index ................................................................ 63
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED 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 ';he 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 buJIt-in installation
such as a bookcase oz' 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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12.
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 supp]y to your home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company. For produc:;s intended to
operate from battery power or other
sources, refer to the operating instruc-
tions.
Grounding or Polarization
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 noL defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
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14.
Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikely tobewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst
them,payingparticularattentiontocords
atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
pointwheretheyexitfromtheproduct.
OutdoorAntennaGrounding
If anoutsideantennaorcablesystemis
connectedtotheproduct,besurethe
antennaorcablesystemisgroundedsoas
toprovidesomeprotectionagainst
voltagesurgesandbuilt-upstatic
charges.
Article810oftheNationalElectrical
Code,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinforma-
tion withregardtopropergroundingof
themastandsupportingstructure,
groundingofthelead-inwiretoan
antennadischargeunit,sizeofgrounding
conductors,locationofantenna-discharge
unit,connectiontogroundingelectrodes,
andrequirementsforthegrounding
electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
ENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
-(NECSECTION810-21)
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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20.
Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power
lines or other electric light or power
circuit,J, or where it caa fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna ,;y_;tem, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fa Lal.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, and integral con venience recep-
tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-
out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product fi'om the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the product.
(c) If the product has been exposed to
ram or water.
(d) If the product doe_ not operate
normally by following the operating
in,_tructions. Adjust only those
controls that are covered by the
operating instru_ctions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may
re_mlt in damage and will often.
require extensive vcork by a qualified
technician to restore the product to
its normal operation.
(e) If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
(f) When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance -- this mdi-
cares a need for service.
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ImportantSafeguards
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23.
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 remov_ it carefully.
DONOTPLACEHEAVYOBJECTSONTHE
RECORDER
Heavy objects placed oil the recorder will
cause damage.(This does not include your
cable box.) The top of the! recorder is also
slotted to provide ventilal:ion. Do not obstruct
these ventilation slots.
WHENNOTIN USE
When you finish operating 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.
CAREOFTHEVIDEOCASSETTETAPES
• Avoid violent vibration or shock.
• Do not place in a locat:ion where strong
magnetic 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 store tape in a t::igh humidity loca-
tion.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply _ith 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 communication,_. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If t:his 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 more 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/televis:ion 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, Washing-toil, D.C., 20402,,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
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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 fi)r easy operatioa. Your VCR also
includes the VCR Plus+ system and converter box control fbr
simplified programming.
Your owner's guide has been designed with easy-to-follow expla-
nations and directions• In addition, your VCR comes with
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Mltsublshl s excluslve_ on-screen operal;mg system. This
system has been developed to _simplify the operation of your VCR
with clear, understandable language and desil,,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 "AAA" size batteries
Re_i card
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• 1Coaxialcable
_Important:
If any of these items are missing, please conr, act 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 VCR, 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 heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place the
VCR on top of the television.
,_ 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, yc.u may just want to
glance at this section and refer to it later. IfVCRs 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:
$ FrontPanelButtonsand Functions
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converter box control transmitter
This window (on top of the VCR) transmits
signals from your VCR to your cable box or
satellite receiver.
cassette slot
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.
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play and stop button (PLAY/STOP)
Press 1;his button to play a tape and press
again 4:0stop 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 tape or
to fast forward search. You can also use to
control the playback speed of a tape.
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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.
(_) fluorescent display
See the next section.
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remote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote
control. Do not block it.
(_) one key program bul;ton
(ONE KEY PROGRAiYl)
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 pic:ture vibration.
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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).
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Q counter/present time/remaining
display
This area displays: the current time; a
time counter showing how long the tape
J_as 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 "0H00M00S" 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 trackins. When tracking is
finished, it will glow sLeadily. 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 VCRfF_
button is set to '_¢CR." It indicates that
the antenna signal is :_eing routed
through the VCR's tuner.
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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
This lights up when the VCR is off and
you have programmed the VCR to record.
channel display
This displays the cable channel, broadcast
channel, or input you have selected. If you
set up your VCR to receive signals from a
satellite receiver, this area can display the
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satellite channel you are receiving. The
cable tuning light ([]', will light up when
your VCR is receiving: cable broadcasts;
the PRIMESTAR ®light (_) will light up
when your VCR is receiving signals from a
Primestar receiver.
play and record l:ight and cassette
status symbol
These light up when the VCR isflla_ing a
tape or recording. The symbol ([--'])will
light up when a tape is in the VCR. The
dashes in the center cf 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.
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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.
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mute button (MUTE)
Press this button to turn off the sound
completely or to resto_'e it to its previous
volume.
VCRYrV button Cv'CRYrV)
Press this button to switch between the
VCR's tuner and the 3_V's tuner. When
you select "VCR," you change channels on
the VCR; when you select "TV," you
change channels on t_e TV.
number buttons
Use these buttons to select TV stations
and to enter PlusCode numbers. Also, use
these buttons 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 _OHOOMOOs."
record button (REC)
Press this button to st:art recording. When
recording, you can use the button t_) add a
manual index mark.
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rewind, reverse search and adjust
- button (REW, ADJUST)
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. When using the on-screen menus,
use this button to select or adjust items.
play, stop and enter button (PLAY/
STOP, ENTER)
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. When using
the on-screen menus, use this button enter
selections.
quick program and VCR Plus+ button
(QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+)
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 enter a PlusCode programming
number or begin programming your VCR
to record.
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.
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TV/VCR slide switch
In add:it:on to operating your VCR, :your
VCR remote control can be used to operate
most of the function,_ of many brands of
televisions. Set to the VCR position to use
the reraote to operate the VCR. After
settin_ up your remot(_, for your particular
brand ,of television, set to the TV position
to use the remote to ot:,erate your televi-
sion. See your TV own,_r's guide for more
information about opel:ating your TV.
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input button (INP[Y[ _)
Press this button to select between the
antenna and any other video equipment
that may be connected. Also, press to
begin two times fast p]ayback.
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pause button (PAUSE)
Press this button to p_.use a tape when
recording or to freeze a frame when
viewing a tape.
© fast forward, fast fo:rward 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 the playback speed
of a tape. When using the on-screen
menus, use these buttons to select or
adjust items.
@ function button (AEDIOWIDEO)
Press this button to acUust the VCR's
audio and video functions.
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RearPanelTerminals
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These terminals are called audio inputs
and outputs. They enable 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.
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 terminal "sends out" the
signal to your TV.
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converter box contl._ol terminal
(CONVERTER BOX CONTROL)
Use this terminal to connect a cable that
sends signals to a cable box or satellite
receiver. (The cable is available from your
Mitsubishi dealer, pa='t name, "IR EMIT-
TEn.")
Use this cable if:
• your cable box or satellite receiver
cannot receive a si_._nal from the Con-
verter Box Contro! Transmitter, or
• you would like to _lace your cable box
or ,satellite receive: away from the
VCR.
A/V Network input terminal
Use this terminal to connect the VCR to a
Mitsubishi TV that has Active A/V Net-
work 1;erminal or _¢ Network terminal.
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A CHAPTER TWO
ConnectingYourVCR
Now that you're familiar with some of your V,3R's features, you're
ready to connect the antenna and the televisi,m. You won't; have
to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter -- make
only those connections that apply to your equLpment.
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 VC,R to the televis!.on.
€ Connectingthe Antennaor Cabletothe Vq;R
€ Connectingthe Television
€ Connectinga DSS®or PRIMESTAR®Receiver(optional)
€ Connectingthe AN Network(optional)
€ ConnectingtheAntennaor CabletotheVCR
The first thing you need to do is connect the _ntenna or cable.
Because there are at least three different types 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 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 kinds 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 ANTENNA IN terminal on the back
of your VCR. Screw or pu,;h the cable onto the terminal until
it is tight.
When you are finished, gc to page 14, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaorCabletothe VCR(cont.)
connectingcablewitha cablebox
If your cable system requires you to use a cable box, follow the
_ _ directions below te connect your cable box to your VCR:.......
O Disconnect the cable box from the TV.
O
O
l
Connect the cable coming from the cable box to the AN-
TENNA IN terminal on tile back of your VCR. Screw or push
the cable onto the terminal until it is tighL
Place the cable box on the center of the top of the VCR. Place
the rear of the cable box flush with the rear of the VCR. Make
sure the cable box doesn't obstruct the VC,R's ventilation slots.
When finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Television."
If your cable box has audio and video outputs, follow the addi-
tional directions below.
O Connect one audio cable to the left audio output terminal on
the cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the
AUDIO INPUT terminal on the VCR.
Connect one video cable t_ the video outp_lt terminal on the
cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the VIDEO
INPUT terminal on the VCR.
Audio and video cables are available at your local electronics
store.
_>Important: If you plan to connect a satellite receiver to your VCR, you cannot
connect a cable box using audio and video cable. In this ca,_e,
connect the cable box using only antenna cable. (You only follow
the instructions O through 0 above.)
DImportant: If you need a cable box to descramble all cable channels, you can't
record one channel while watching another If you have questions
concerning your cable system, please contact your cable company.
Connectingotherantennas
If you don't have cable TV, you'll need to connect a regular an-
tenna. Your antenna may have one of two diflhrent kind of' ends
(called "leads") on it. The two kinds of leads a:re:
300-ohm flat twin leads
that look like this ... :
... or a 75-ohm 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."
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connectinganantennawitha 300-ohmflat twinlead
(If you have a 300-ohm flat twin lead, you _il] need to purchase a
300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.)
Insert lead under screws
and tighten.
300-75 Ohm Adapter
O Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.
O Before you can attach the antenna lead,_ t;3the 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 ¢_hich case you will
not need to peel back the plastic.
Wrap each exposed end of wire once or twLce around the screw
shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips _mder the screw
heads). Tighten the screws.
O Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna terminal on the
VCR labeled ANTENNA IN.
O
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 antil it is tight.
O Go to page 14, "Connecting the Television"
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 tile VCR. To do this,
you'll need an attachment called a combiner (which is avai]able at
your electronics store). This chart below will belp you deterTnine
the kind of combiner you need.
tf your UHF antenna wire looks ... and your VHF antenna wire
like this.., looks like this ...
... then you need a combiner
likethis.
VHF
UHF
VHF
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennacr Cableto theVCR(cont.)
To connect your antennas:
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 AiN_2ENNA IN terminal
on the VCR.
O See "Connecting the Television," below
VHF Antenna UHF Antenna
ltll
Ohm Flat Twin Lead _--300 Ohm Flat Twin _ead
)hm Coaxial Cable
VH _s_
/
300-75 Ohm Adapter Combiner
Connecting the Television
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 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 an older TV without audio and video inputs to
the VCR, and
• Connecting a modern TV with audio al]d video inputs.
Determiningif you needa splitter
You should look at the back panel of your TV to see if you need
any special equipment to connect the TV to t:ae 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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If the TV's antenna terminal
... then you w need splitter that looks like 1his.
looks like this...
®
ANTENNA IN
00
UHF
®
VNF
OO
UHF
OO
VHF
No splitter needed
UHFNHF splitter _,-
From ANTENNA OUT on V_
Connect to UHF IN
(:,nTV
Connect to VHF IN
cn TV
UHFNHF splitter.
From ANTENNA OUT on V,
Connect to UHF IN
i:ln tV
Connect to VHF IN
cnTV
Connecting an olderTVwithoutaudioand videoinputsto the VCR
O Take the black cable (called a coaxial cabl _) that is supplied
with your VCR and attach it to the terrnirl al 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 '_VI-IF IN." If you have an elder 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 modern TV with
audio and video inputs." Otherwise, your connections are
complete.
ANTENNA TERMINALS (VCR)
• "" @ ANTENNA OUT
ANTENNA TERMINAL (TV)
° L
ANTENNA. ...... @
'_ ANTENNA IN
TV without ANTENNA IN terminal (single antenna terminal for VHF and UHF)
UHFNHF splitter Connect to UHF IN
on TV
From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN
on VCR on "IV
UHFNHF splitter Cot nect to UHF IN
From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VNF IN
on VCR on --V
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision(cont.)
Connectinga modernTV withaudioandvideo inputs
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. (To make these connections
you will need to purchase audio and video cables from your local
electronics dealer. The cables are also know as RCA type cables.)
Beforeyou begin this section:
• You should have already completed the section =Connecting
an older TV without audio and video inputs to the VCR."
O Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on
the VCR labeled AUDIO OUT.
O Connect the other end of this cable to tbe AUDIO INPUT
terminal on your TV labeled AUDIO IN
Connect a yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT terminal
labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR.
O Connect the other end of the video cable to the yellow VIDEO
INPUT terminal labeled VIDEO IN on the TV.
BACK PANEL (VCR)
I I
I I
I I
AUDIO OUT-_ __----VIDEOOUT
AUDIO IN --
BACK:PANEL (TV)
I v, ,NI
) ,
I
I
I
I
I
VIDEO
IN
Connectinga DSS®or PRIMESTAR®Receiver(optional)
If you have an RCA, Sony, or PRIMESTAR Satellite Receiver, you
can connect the receiver to your VCR. This will not only allow you
to record TV programs coming from the receiver, but it _dll allow
you to control the receiver through the VCR.
connectinga DSSorPRIMESTARreceiver
To connect the satellite receiver, you should use a video cable and
an audio cable to preserve the maximum si_,mal quality. "You can
purchase these cables at your Mitsubishi dealer or at your local
electronics store.
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Top of Receiver
beforeyou begin,you should:
• have completed all connections between your VCR, TV, and
cable or antenna; (see pages 11-16) and
• make sure that your satellite receiver has been installed
correctly. (See your sar_ellite receiver's manual for more
information.)
Front of VCR
O
O
Place the satellite receiver on top of your VCR. Align the rear
of the receiver with the rear of the VCR and align the left side
of the receiver with the left side of the VCR. If your VCR is
smaller than your satellil;e receiver you will need to purchase
an IR emitter (part name :IR EMITTER) from your Mitsubishi
dealer.
Connect an audio cable to the left audio output terminal on
the receiver; connect the other end of the cable to the terminal
on the rear panel of the VCR labeled AUDIO IN.
Connect a video cable to the video output terminal on the
receiver; connect the other end of the cable to the terminal on
the rear of the VCR labeled VIDEO IN,
BACK PANEL (VCR)
AUDIO VIDEO
IN IN
®®
I
AUDIO IN--
BACK PANEL (Satellitereceiver)
Av2o ,.
AUDIO L
IN VIDEO --
--AUDIO L
DImportant: You will have to turn your VCR on to watch the video signal or to
hear the audio signal from the satellite receiver.
[_Important:
After you have connected the satellite receiver and completed the
"Memorize Channels" procedure (on pages 29-32), you need to see
if your VCR can control your receiver. To do ';his, use the CHAN-
NEL buttons or number buttons on the VCR :emote to tune to a
satellite channel. If the satellite channels api_ear on your TV,
then your VCR can control your receiver. If t.lhey don't appear,
you will need to purchase an IR emitter (part. name: IR EMIT-
TER) from your Mitsubishi dealer.
[:>Important: If you use a cable box and a satellite receiver_ be sure to connect
the IR emitter described below.
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR Connectinga DSS° or PRIMESTAR®Receiver(optional)(cont.)
connectinganIRemitter
Connect the IR emitter to the CONVERTE',R BOX CONTROL
terminal on the back of the VCR. Run the emitter to the ,,satellite
receiver. Place the emitter so that the bulb laces the IR window
on the receiver. Finally, follow the instructions in the paragraph
above to test your VCR's ability to control :your satellite receiver.
You can use the other emitter for the cable box, otherwise, store
it out fo the way.
BACK PANEL(VCR)
_I'_VERTER_
IN
® ®
SATELLITE-" RECEIVER
IR WINDOW
For other component
ConnectingtheAN Network(optional)
Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special terminals called the
"A/V Network." The primary purpose of the A/V Network is to
"pass" remote control codes between Mitsubi shi compone_.lts. That
is, when the A!V Network is connected, you can point your VCR
remote control at the TV, and the TV will "p ass" the commands on
to the VCR.
To connect the A/V Network_ you will need a cable with a "mini"
jack at both ends. (A mini jack is the kind you find on headphones
for personal stereos. ) A cable may be includ_.d with your Mitsu-
bishi TV. Ifnoq you can purchase a cable with mini jacks at your
Mitsubishi dealer or an electronics store.
To connect the A/V Network:
Connect a cable to the terminal on the TV labeled A!V NET-
WORK OUT or ACTIVE A/V NETWORK. Connect the otlher end
of the cable to the terminal on the VCR labeled A/V NETWORK
IN.
BACK PANEL
(VCR)
_4VERTERk'V I
]0x00fG_ NETWORK!
IN
® ®
i
BACK PANEL
Mitsubishi TV)
A/V NETWORK I
IN OUT
®
i
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A CHAPTER THREE
OperatingYourVCR
Now that you've completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connec-
tions, you're ready to start enjoying your equipment. To get the
most satisfaction out of your VCR, you should carefully read the
two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time" and
"Viewing the Picture Coming from Your VCR." Then you can start
exploring what your new VCR can do.
In this chapter, you'll learn:
$ Setting UpYourVCR fortheFirstTime
Usingthe RemoteControl
0 ViewingthePictureComingfrom YourVCF!
$ Loadingand UnloadingTapes
Playinga Tape
Usingthe On-screenMenu's
Selectingthe On-screenLanguage
Usingthe MenustoSet theTime
$ ProgrammingtheVCRto ReceiveTV Channels
$ UsingtheAudioandVideoFunctions
$ SettingtheVCRPlus+GuideChannel Numbers
$ Recording
SettingUpYourVCRfor theFirstTime
It's important that your VCR is set up correctly before you try to
use it. If you carefully read this section, you will avoid confusion
later and get the most out of operating your system.
This section teaches you about:
• Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV without Audio
and Video Inputs (Older TV),
• Setting up your VCR if you are using a 'IV equipped with
Audio and Vide() Inputs (Modern TV).
Beforeyou begin, you should:
• have completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connections.
Settingup your VCR ifyou are usinga TV withoutAudioand Video
Inputs(OlderTV)
O Turn on your TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4, whichever is
NOT used for broadcast in your area.
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