Mitsubishi HS-U410 Owner's Manual
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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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 1:oconstitute a risk of eh_ctric
shock.
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
appliance.
IMPORTANT:
RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO ]_kkIN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS FHE 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
ARTICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN
PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE
GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE :ENTRY AS
PRACTICAL.
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 .................... 13
Connecting separate UHF/VHF
antennas .............................................. 14
Connecting the Television ......................... 15
Determining if you need a splitter ......... 15
Connecting a regular TV to the VCR ..... 16
Connecting a TV with audio and video
inputs ................................................... 17
Chapter Three:
Operating Your VCR ................................. 18
Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time .. 18
Setting up your VCR if you are using a
regular TV ........................................... 18
Setting up your VCR if you are using a
monitor TV ........................................... 19
Using the Remote Control ......................... 19
Using the remote control to operate
the VCR ............................................... 19
Using the remote control to operate
the TV .................................................. 20
Viewing the Picture Coming from
Your VCR ................................................ 21
Viewing the picture coming from your
VCR if you are using a regular TV ..... 22
Viewing the picture coming from your
VCR if you are using a monitor TV .... 22
Loading and Unloading Tapes .................. 22
Playing a Tape ........................................... 23
Playing back a tape ................................ 23
Using basic playback controls ................ 24
Selecting the On-screen Language ........... 25
Using the Audio and Video Functions ...... 25
Selecting and adjusting the audio and
video :['unctions ...................................... 26
Descriptions of audio and video
functions .............................................. 26
Using the Menus to Set the Time ............. 28
Programming the VCR to Receive TV
Channe[s ................................................. 29
Programming channels automatically .. 29
Adding and deleting channels ................ 31
Selecting a channel ................................ 32
Recordin_ ................................................... 32
Recording a current broadcast ............... 32
Programming your VCR to record ......... 34
Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ....... 36
Using One Key Progra_uming ................ 37
Using Quick Program ............................. 39
Notes about programmed recording ...... 40
Chapter Four:
Using the Advanced Fea Lures ................. 43
Using the Advanced Playback Controls .... 43
Using special effects ............................... 43
Adjusting the tracking ........................... 44
Using the time counter ........................... 45
Displaying the time gaug_ and the
present time ............................................ 46
Searching Techniques ................................ 46
Edit searching ......................................... 47
Speed searching ...................................... 47
Searching by time ................................... 48
Searching for a blank portion of tape .... 49
Index search techniques ......................... 49
Making a Copy of a Tape ........................... 50
Using your HS-U410 to record from
another VCR ......................................... 50
Using your HS-U410 to play back to
another VCR ......................................... 51
Using Child Lock ........................................ 52
Chapter Five:
Troubleshooting .......................................... 53
Index ............................................................... 54
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTF, UCTIONS MARKED ON THE
VCR.
o Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions
All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
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Cleaning
Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the video product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture
Do not use this video product near water --
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
8. Accessories
Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The video product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the appliance. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the video product. Any mounting of
the appliance should follow the
manufacturer's instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the video product: and
to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blccked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by
placing the video produc'; on a bed, sofa,
nlg, or other similar surl"ace. This video
product s_hould never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This video
product ,,;hould not be placed in a built-in
installat:ion such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
10.Power Sources
This video product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If yoa are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home,
consult your appliance dealer or local
power ccmpany. For video products
intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to tt:_e operating in-
structions.
11.Grounding or Polarization
This video product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug ha\Sng one blade wider than the
,other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety t_a-
ture. If you are unable tD insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the:;safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
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12.Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst
them,payingparticularattentiontocords
atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
pointwheretheyexitfromtheappliance.
13.Lightning
Foraddedprotectionforthis videoproduct
receiverduringalightningstorm,orwhen
it is leftunattendedandunusedforlong
periodsoftime,unplugit fromthewall
outletanddisconnecttheantennaorcable
system.Thiswill preventdamagetothe
videoproductduetolightningandpower-
linesurges.
14.PowerLines
Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbe
locatedin thevicinityofoverheadpower
linesorotherelectriclightorpowercir-
cuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them
might be fatal.
15.Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
16.Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this
video 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 video product.
17.Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the video product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSUNFPA No.70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
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18.Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video ]?rod-
uct yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualifie,_ service personnel.
19.Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this video product from the wall
eutlet and refer sercicing to qualified
service personnel under the following
conditicns:
(a) When the power-sur.,ply cord or plug is
damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the video product.
(c) If the video product has been exposed to
rain or water.
(d) If the video product does not operate
normally by followir g the operating
instructions.
Adj,:st only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as
an improper adju,;traent of other con-
trols may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the video
product to its norm_.l operation.
(e) If the video product has been dropped or
the cabinet has beerl damaged.
(f) When the video product exhibits a
distinct change in performance --this
indicates a need fi)r service.
20.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.
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ImportantSafeguards
21.Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the video product is in safe
operating conditions.
DO NOTPLACEANYTHINGONTHE RE-
CORDER
Heavy objects placed on the recorder will
cause damage. The top of the recorder is also
slotted to provide ventilation. Do not obstruct
these ventilation slots.
CONDENSATION
Leave the VCR on, without a tape in it, for 2
hours if the VCR has been exposed to sudden
changes in temperature. Sudden temperature
changes cause moisture to from on the metal
parts inside the VCR. This moisture can
cause tape to stick and damage the head.
Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour period will
dry the inside of the VCR.
PROTECTTHE POWERCORD
Do not damage the power cord. Damage to
the power cord may cause a fire or shock
hazard. When unplugging the power cord,
please hold by the plug and remove it care-
fully.
WHEN NOTINUSE
When you finish operating the recorder,
always unload the cassette and turn OFF the
VCR POWER.
CARE OFTHEVIDEOCASSI'TTE TAPES
• Avoid violent vibration o_:shock.
• Do not place in a locatiml where strong
magnetic fields exist (near a motor, trans-
fi)rmer or magnet).
• Never place or store in direct sunlight.
• Avoid dusty places.
• Place the cassette in the cassette case and
store verl;]cally.
• Never store tape in a high humidity loca-
tion.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply witlh the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide re_.scnable 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 doc!s cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turni_g 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 t_)r help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re;_ponsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/televisio:_ 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.
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A PREFACE
Welcometo Mitsubishi
Congratulations on your purcbase of this Mits abishi Video
Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces a high resolution
VHS picture. It includes VHS Hi-Fi audio recording and playback,
delivering compact disc-quality audio.
Mitsubishi has created your V _R to bring you years of viewing
enjoyment. Similarly, :your owner's guide has been designed with
easy-to-follow explanations and directions. In addition, your VCR
comes with Mitsubishi's exclusive l*_01}_' on-screen operating
system. This system has been developed to simplify the operation
of your VCR with clear, understandable language and desi_.
Thank you for selecting our product and welcome to Mitsubishi.
UnpackingYourVCR
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items are included:
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• 2 "AA" size batteries • 1 Audio ca_)lewith red and
white plugs at each end
• 1 Video cable
• 1 Cc,axialcable
_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 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 raayjust want to
glance at this section and refer to it later. If VCRs are new to you,
you may want to take your time and become familiar with the
locations of all the controls.
On the following pages, you'll find information on:
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power button (POWER)
Press this button to turn the VCR on or
off. Remember, you need to turn the VCR
off after you have programmed the VCR to
record.
eject button (EJECT)
Press this button to eject the cassette.
cassette slot
This is where you put the video cassette.
stop button (STOP)
Press this button to stop a tape.
play button (PLAY)
Press this button to play a tape.
channel buttons (CHANNEL)
Press these buttons to change channels.
Also use these buttons to adjust tracking
and picture vibration.
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rewind and reverse search button
(REW)
Press this button to rewind a tape or to
reverse ,;earch. You can also use this
button to control the playback speed of a
tape.
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
this button to control th_ playback speed
of a tape.
display button (DISP:LAY)
Press this button to display the following
informa'fion on the television screen:
• 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, and
• whether the VCR is stopped, plaF:ing,
or recording.
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This button can also be used to turn on
and offthe "Child Lock" feature and to set
the VCR's clock for daylight savings time.
pause button (PAUSE)
Press this button to pause a tape when
recording, or to freeze a frame when
viewing a tape.
record button (REC/OTR)
Press this button once to record until the
end of the tape. Press repeatedly to set the
time for One-Touch Recording (OTR).
remote control sen_;or
This receives signals from the remote
control. Do not block :it.
@) fluorescent display
See below.
one key program button (ONE KEY
PROGRAM)
Press this button to program the VCR to
record.
Fluorescent Display
(see the illustration on the next page)
VCR light (VCR)
This will light up when the VCRfFV
button is set to '_V'CR." It indicates that
the antenna signal is being routed
through the VCR's tuner.
programmed recording light
This lights up when the VCR is off and
you have programmed the VCR to record.
symbol simulate the movement of the tape
when playing and recording.
tape speed light (S]P, EP)
This will light to indicate the tape speed
you are using when ]?laying or recording.
"SP" indicates stand_rd play; "EP" indi-
cates extended play.
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record light (REC)
This lights up when the VCR is recording.
tape status symbol
This will light up when a tape is in the
VCR. The dashes in the center of the
This displays the channel or the input you
have selected.
@} cable tuning light
This lights up when your VCR is set to
receive cable broad c_sts.
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stereo indicator (ST)
This lights up when the VCR is receiving a
stereo signal.
lock light (LOCK)
This lights up when the "Child Lock"
feature is in use.
counter display
This displays either the current time or
how long the tape has run. The counter is
automatically set to 0H00M00S when a new
tape is loaded. The current time is dis-
played whenever the VCR is turned off,
when no tape is in the VCR, or when you
press the DISPLAY button.
digital tracking light (DTR)
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.
(_) play light (PLAY)
This lights up when the VCR is playing a
tape.
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index light
This will flash when you are writing an
index mark or light up when you begin
searching for an index mark.
audio monitor lights
These lights display which audio
channel(s) you are listening to.
SAP indicator (SAP)
This will light up to indicate that the
channel you are watching has a Separate
Audio Program, or SAP. )m SAP is an
alternative soundtrack to the program you
are watching. The SAY' is often another
language.
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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.
TV button (TV)
Your VCR remote control can be used to control
most of the functions of many brands of televi-
sions. After setting up your remote for your
particular brand of television, press this button
when you want to use the remote to operate your
television. See your TV owner's guide for more
information about operating your TV.
(_) number buttons
Use these buttons to select television
stations.
input button (INPUT)
Press this button to select between the
antenna and any other' video equipment
that may be connected.
® function button (AUDIO/VIDEO)
Press this button to adjust the VCR's
audio and video functions.
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volume controls
Press the bottom half of this button
(indicated by the down arrow) to lower the
volume; press the top half of this button
(indicated by the up arrow) to raise the
volume.
cancel button (CANCEL)
Use this button to cancel selections on the
on-screen menus or to reset the counter
display to "0HOOM0Os."
mute button (MUTE)
Press this button to turn off the sound
completely or to restore it to its previous
volume.
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(_) record button (REC)
Press this button to start recording.
® pause button (PAUSE)
Press this button to pause a tape w:hen
recording, or to freeze a frame when
viewing a tape.
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rewind and reverse search button
(REW)
Press this button to rewind a tape or to
reverse search. You can also use this
button to control the playback speed of a
tape.
(_) play button (PLAY)
Press this button to play a tape.
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Press this button before using the remote
to operate your VCR.
® display button (DISPLAY)
Press to display the fo:lowing 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, and
° whether the VCR is stopped, playing,
or recording.
This button can also be used to turn on
and off the "Child Lock" feature.
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quick program button (QUICK PRO-
GRAM)
This button allows yol:: to program your
VCR more quickly aad easily. When you
press this button, you will immediately
see the "Program to record" screen, where
you can begin programming your VCR to
record.
(_) channel buttons (CIIANNEL)
Press these buttons to change channels.
(_) enter button (ENTER)
Use this button to enter a channel or to
enter selections on the on-screen menus.
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(_ jog, adjust, and index search buttons
(JOG/ADJUST, INDEX SEARCH)
After pausing a tape, you can use these
buttons to advance a tape frame-by-frame.
When using the on-screen menus, use
these buttons to select or adjust items.
Otherwise, use these buttons to begin an
index search.
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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.
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Press thi.,; button to stop a tape.
VCRfrV button (VCRfl'V)
Press thi:; button to switch between the
VCR's tuner and the TV'_ tuner. When
you selecl; '_VCR," you change channels on
the VCR; when you select "TV," you
change channels on the q_V.
fast forward and fast forward search
button (FF)
Press this button to fast Jbrward a tape or
to fast fox,yard search. You can also use
this button to control the playback speed
of a tape.
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antenna terminals
• antenna in terminal (ANTENNA IN)
Use this terminal to attach an external
antenna or cable. This "brings in" an
outside signal.
• antenna out terminal (ANTENNA
OUT)
Use this terminal to attach the VCR to
your TV. This terminal "sends out" the
signal to your TV.
video channel switch (VIDEO CHAN-
NEL)
If you connect your VCR to a regular TV,
you set the switch to "3" or "4," whichever
station is NOT used for broadcasting in
your area. If you connect your VCR to a
monitor TV, you will set this switch to
"OFF/AV." (You will learn more about
monitor TVs in "Setting Up Your VCR For
the First Time" in Chapter 3.)
® audio input and output terminals
These red and white terzninals are called
audio inputs and output,;. They enable
sound to flow into the VCR (through the
audio inputs) and out to the TV (through
the audio outputs.)
The red terminals are fo:: the right chan-
nel of a stereo audio sigrlal; the white
terminals are used to connect the left
channel of a stereo audi(, signal or to
connect a mono signal. You may not need
to use these terminals if' you have an older
TV.
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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 ibr making copies
of tapes.
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A CHAPTER TWO
ConnectingYourVCR
Now that you're familiar with some of your VC.R's features, you're
ready to connect the antenna and the televisioa. You won't have
to complete all of the connections you see in tbis chapter -- make
only those connections that apply to your equipment.
You should keep in mind that there are two st_ps you need to
take to connect your VCR: first:, connect the antenna or cable to
the VCR, then connect, the VCR to the television.
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Cabletothe VCR
The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable.
Because there are at least four 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 straight to the next section, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
This section shows you:
• Connecting cable antennas,
• Connecting other antennas, and
• Connecting separate UHF/VHF antear as.
Connectingcable antennas
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.
connectingcablewithouta cablebox
O Find the "source" cable. It usually comes _ut 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 push the cable onto the terminal until
it is tight.
When you are finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Te]evi-
sion."
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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR Connectingthe AntennaorCabletothe VCR(cont.)
connectingcablewitha cablebox,if allchannelsarescrambled
If your cable system scrambles all of its channel_, follow the
directions below to connect your ,:able box to your VCR:
O Disconnect the cable box from the TV.
O Connect the cable from the cable box to the ?-_NTENNA IN
terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or push the cable
onto the terminal unti! it is tight.
See page 15, "Connecting the Television."
[:>Important: If your cable company scrambles all of its channels, you cannot
record one channel while watching another.
connectingcable with a cablebox, if only somechannelsarescrambled
If your cable company only requires the use of a cable box for
some channels, we suggest using the following connection. 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 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 "out" terminal on the
splitter. Connect the. other end of this cable lo the "A-IN"
terminal on the A/B switch.
O Connect one end of the second coaxial cable to the other '"out"
terminal on the splitter. Connect the other _.-ndof 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 othel" end of this cable
to the "B-IN" terminal on the A/B switch.
VCR Back Panel
i ANTENNA /
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, , Source cable
A/B Switch '
L._ -" J Splitter
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Cable Box
E>Important:
O Connect the fourth coaxial cable to the "OUT" terminal on the
A!B switch. Connect the other end of this (:able to the "}_N-
TENNA IN" terminal on your VCR.
O When you are finished, go to page 15, "Coilnecting the Televi-
sion."
With this connection, you should set the AfB switch to "B" only
when you are recording a scrambled 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" for all other situations.
If you have questions concerning your cable system, please "
contact your cable company.
With this connection, you canr ot record a scrambled channel and
watch a non-scrambled channel at the same time. You also cannot
watch a scrambled channel an,:l 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 haw_ one of two different kind of,ends
(called "leads") on it.
The two kinds of leads are:
• 300-ohm flat twin leads that look like this:
• or a 75-ohm round lead that looks like [his:
Follow the procedures fbr connecting the kind of leads your
antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."
connectinganantennawitha 300-ohmflat twinlead
(If you have a 300-ohm flat twin lead, you will need to purc]hase a
300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.)
O
O
Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.
Before you can attach the antenna leads to the adapter., you
need to expose a 5/8 inch segment of each lead by scraping off
the brown plastic covering. Sometimes tlhese leads haw,. "U"
shaped clips that fit around the screw, in which case you will
not need to peel back the plastic.
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor (?ableto theVCR(cont.)
ANTENNA I
Insert lead under screws
and tighten.. Q
-_15/8"1_-
Q
300-75 Ohm Adapter T
Wrap each exposed end of wire 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 t_rminal on the
VCR labeled ANTENNA IN.
O When you are finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
connectinganantennawitha 75-ohmroundlead
ANTENNA O
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O Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.
O Connect the antenna to the ANTENNA IN _erminal on the"
back of the VCR. Screw or push the cable until it is tight;.
When you are finished, go to page 15, "Con_ecting the Televi-
sion."
ConnectingseparateUHF/VHFantennas
You may have two separate antennas (one UHF, one VHF) that
bring TV signals into your home. If you do, you'll need to combine
the two antennas into a single wire to connect 1;hem to the VCR.
To do this, you'll need an attachment called a combiner (which is
available at your electronics store).
The chart below will help you determine the kJ nd of combiner you
need.
If your UHF antenna wire looks ...and your VHF antenna wire ...then you need a combiner
like this.., like this,looks like this...
x_ UHF
VHF
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UHF
VHF
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To connect your antennas:
(please see the illustration on the next page.)
O Disconnect the antennas from the back of the TV.
Connect the 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 15, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
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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 VCP.') Because every television is
different (especially older model TVs), your VCR may need to be
connected in one of a variety of ways. This section shows :you:
• Determining if you need a splitter,
• Connecting a regular TV to the VCR, and
• Connecting a 2_ with audio and video inputs.
Determiningifyou 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 the VCR. You may
need an attachment called a UHF/VHF splitter (which is avail-
able at your local electronics store).
The chart on the next page will tell you if you need a splitter, and
what the splitter will look like.
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision(cont.)
If the TV's antenna terminal looks like this ...... then you will need a splitter that looks like this.
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ANTENNA IN
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UHF
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VHF
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UHF
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VHF
No splitter needed
UHF/VHF splitter Connect to
_.__/UHF IN on _€
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From ANTENNA OUT'on VCR VHF IN on TV
UHF/VHF splitter x ,_. Connect to
_{_E__;_::._ UHF IN on TV
_-_'_ _ Connect to
From ANTENNA OUT on VCR _ VHF IN on "IV,
Connectinga regularTV to the VCR
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To connect a regular TV to the V _JR:
q[]) Take the black cable (called _ coaxial cable) that is supplied
with your VCR and attach it to the terminal iLabeled AN-
TENNA OUT on the back of your VCR.
O Connect the other end of this cable to the ter:_inal on your TV
labeled ANTENNA IN. This l:erminal is sometimes also called
"ANT-IN" or 'WHF IN."
If you have an older TV without this kind of';erminal, 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 'I_r with audio and
video inputs." Otherwise, you are finished connecting your
TV_
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O _ ANTENNA OUT ANTENNAIN--
1V without an ANTENNA IN terminal (single antenna terminal for VHF and UHF)
UHF/VHF Splitter Connect to
Connect to
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VHF IN on
on VCR
TV.
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ANTENNA IN
IJHF/VHF Splitter Connect to
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From ANTENNA
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