Mitsubishi HSU420 Owner’s Manual

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Video

Cassette
Recorder

Owner's
Guide

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This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the
[_ mark may be used with this model.

RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK

DONOTOPEN

!.._AU/ItL,PI_I" 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 tl:e 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 (serAcing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.

IMPORTANT:

RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COP3fR [GHT LAW.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PI::ODUCT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S ATTENTION TO
SECTION 820-40 OF THE NEC WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN
PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND StIALL BE CONNECTED TO THE
GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS

PRACTICAL.

TableofContents

Important Safeguards ................................ 2

Preface

Welcome to Mitsubishi ............................... 5

Unpacking Your VCR .................................. 5

Chapter One

Getting to Know Your VCR ....................... 6

Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........... 6

Fluorescent Display ..................................... 7

Overview of the Remote Control ................. 8

Rear Panel Terminals .................................. 9

Chapter Two

Connecting Your VCR .............................. 10

Connecting the Antenna or Cable

to the VCR .............................................. 10

Connecting cable antennas .................... 10

Connecting other antennas .................... 12

Connecting separate UHF/VHF

antennas .............................................. 13

Connecting the Television ......................... 14

Determining if you need a splitter ......... 14

Connecting an older TV to the VCR ...... 15

Connecting a TV with audio and

video inputs ......................................... 15

Chapter Three

Operating Your VCR ................................. 17

Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time .. 17

Setting up your VCR if you are using a

TV without Audio and Video Inputs

(Older TV) ............................................ 17

Setting up your VCR if you are using a

TV equipped with Audio and Video

Inputs (Modern TV) ............................. 18

Using the Remote Control ......................... 18

Using the remote control to operate

"the VCR ............................................... 18

Using the remote control to operate

the TV .................................................. 19

Viewing the Picture Coming from

Your VCR ................................................ 20

Loading and Unloading Tapes .................. 21

Playing a Tape ........................................... 22

Playing back a tape ................................ 22

Using basic playback controls ................ 22

Selecting the On-screen Language ........... 23

Using the Menus to Set the Time ............. 23

Programming the VCR to Receive TV

Channels ................................................. 25

Programming channels automatically ..25

Using video mute .................................... 26

Adding and deleting channels ................ 27

Selecting a channel ................................. 28

Using the, Audio and Viideo Functions ...... 28

Descriptions of audio and video

functions ............................................... 29

Selecting and adjusting the audio and

video functions ....................................... 30

Recording ................................................... 31

Recording a current broadcast ............... 31

Programming your VCR to record ......... 32

Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ....... 34

Using One Key Prograraming ................. 35

Using Quick Program ............................... 37

Notes about programmed recording .......38

Chapter Four

Using the Advanced Fea Lures ................. 41

Using the Advanced Play _ack Controls .... 41

Using special effects ............................... 41

Adjusting the tracking ........................... 42

Using the time counter ........................... 43

Displaying the Remaining Time and the

Present Time ........................................... 43

Displaying the time gauge and the

remaining time .................. . ................. .43

Display_ng the present ;ime ................... 44

Searching Techniques ..................... ........... 44

Quick searching ...................................... 45

Speed searching ...................................... 45

Using counter zero stop .......................... 45

Index so,arch technique,; ......................... 46

Using the Advanced Options ..................... 47

Using the auto daylight saving time ..... 47

Using the auto power saving (auto-ot_. 47

Setting the RF conver_er ........................ 48

Making a Copy of a Tape ........................... 49

Using your HS-U420 to record from

another VCR .......................................... 49

Using your HS-U420 to play back to

another VCR .......................................... 50

Using Child Lock ........................................ 50

Chapter Five

Troubleshooting .......................................... 51

Index .............................................................. 52

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED 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.

.

Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered

to.

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.

.

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.

10. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are

provided for ventilati _n and to ensure
reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these
openi:ags must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by

placing the product o:_ 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 insl;ructions have been
adhered to.

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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 Loyour home,
consult your product dealer or local power
company. For producl,s intended to
operaLe from battery power or other
sources, refer to the operating instruc-

tions.

12.

Grounding or Polarization

This product may be equipped with a

polarized alternating.-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than Lhe

other}. This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. ']?his 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 polari2 ed plug.

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13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so

that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against

them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the

point where they exit from the product.

14.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static
charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical

Code, ANSUNFPA 70, provides informa-

tion 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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16.

Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power

lines or other electric light or power
circuit.,s, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits When installing
an out,Ade antenna sy_tem, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact

with them might be fatal.

17.

Overloading
Do not overload wal]i outlets, extension
cords, and integral co_:venience recep-

tacles as this can re,;ul t in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

18.

Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this
product through openi ags 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.

19.

Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product

yourself as opening or removing covers

may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other l:,azards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

.,/_"_,_'11 _k_ /ANTENNA

,/ "F_ _ DISCHARGE UNIT

I EOU_PMENT--._I_ / /'-. J GROUNDING

__ CONDUCTORS

"-_'_'POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

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.

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

20.

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service

personnel under the following conditions:

(a) When the power-sapply 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

no:rmally by following the operating
instructions. Adiu:st only those
controls that are c_vered by the
operating instruct:ions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may
result in damage _nd will often
require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the product to
its normal operation.

(e) If the product has been dropped or

damaged in ony way.

(f) When the product exhibits a distinct

change in performance -- this indi-
cates a need for service.

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ImportantSafeguards

21.

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.

22.

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.

23.

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.

PROTECTTHEPOWERCORD

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 NOTPLACEHEAVYOBJECTSON THE
RECORDER

Heavy objects placed on the recorder will
cause damage. (This does not mean your cable
box). The _op of the recorder is also slotted to

provide ventilation. Do no1;obstruct these
ventilation slots.

WHENNOTIN USE

When you finish operating the recorder,
always unload the cassette and turn OFF the

VCR POWER.

CAREOFTHE VIDEO CAS3ETTETAPES

• Avoid violent vibration or shock.

• Do not place in a location 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 tb _ cassette case and
store vertically.

• Never store tape in a high humidity loca-
tion.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Clas_ B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 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 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 modificatioIts 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/televisi _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

Welcometo Mitsubishi

€ UnpackingYourVCR

Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video
Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces superior sound and a
high resolution VHS picture available. It includes VHS Hi-Fi
audio recording and playback, delivering compact disc-quality

audio.

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 operat:Lng system. This
system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCR
with clear, understandable language and design.

Thank you for selecting our product and welcome to Mitsubishi.

As you unpack your new VCR, please make su::e the following
items are included:

Remote control

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2 "AA" size batteries • 1 Audio cablewith redand

__ white plugs at _,achend

• Registrationcard

If any of these items are missing, please conta(t 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 safficient lighting to
do the hook-up.

• 1 Video c_ble

• 1 Coaxial cable

[;>Important:

Never place any heavy objects on top of the VC R. Do not place the

VCR on top of the television.

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,_ CHAPTER ONE

GettingtoKnowYourVCR

Now that you have unpacked your player an J read through the
safety information, it's time to become familiar with the buttons

and controls.

If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to
glance at this section and refer to it later. If VCRs are new to you,
you may want to take your time and become familiar with the

locations of all the controls.

On the following pages, you'll find information on:

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cassette slot

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This is where you put the video cassette.

rewind and reverse search button

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(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 this button to play a tape and press

again to stop the tape. Also press to stop
tape related functions or to resume normal

playback from special effects.

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fast forward and fast forward search

button (FF)

Press this button to l_st forward a tape or
to fast forward search. You can also use

this to control the playback speed of a
tape.

_) power button (POWER)

Press this button to turn the VCR on or
off. You must turn ;;he VCR off after you

have programmed it to record.

_) eject button (EJECt)

Press this button to eject the cassette.

(7) fluorescent display

See the next section.

remote control sensor

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This receives signals from the remote
control. Do not block it.

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one key program button

(ONE KEY PROGRAM)

Press to program the VCR to record.

® channel buttons (CIIANNEL)

Press these buttons to change channels.

Also use these buttons to adjust tracking

and picture vibration.

record button (REC/OTR)

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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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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 DIS-
PLAY button. The counter is automatically

set to "0H00M00S" when a new tape is loaded.
The counter will display "- H- - M- - S" when

ho tape is in the VCR.

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is set to "VCR." It indicates that the
antenna signal is being routed through

the VC,R'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.

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programmed recording light
This lights up when tl_LeVCR is off and

you have programmed the VCR to record.

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digital tracking light (D)
This will flash when you first play a new
cassette, indicating that the VCR is adjust-
ing the tracking. When tracking is finished,
it will glow steadily. If you adjust the
tracking manually, it will turn off.

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lock light (LOCK)
This lights up when the "Child Lock" feature

is in use.

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VCR light (VCR)
This will light up when the VCPVTV button

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channel display
This di splays the cable and broadcast
channel, or input you have selected. The
cable tuning light Ill) _ill light up when
the VCR is receiving: cable broadcasts.

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play and record lig[Lt and cassette
status symbol

These light up when the VCR is playing a
tape or recording. The symbol ([--']) will
light up when a tape is in the VCR. The
dashes in the center of the symbol simu-
late the movement of the tape when
playing and recording.

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display button (DISPLAY)
Press this button to display the following

information on the television:

• how much time has elapsed on the
current tape,

• the channel numbe: and audio recep-
tion mode you are watching,

* the audio channel(s) you selected

during playback,

• the source that is supplying the VCR
with a signal,

• the present time,

• whc.ther the VCR is stopped, playing,
or recording, and

• how much time is l_.fton the tape.

This button can also be used to turn on
and off the "Child Lock" feature.

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function button (AUDIO/VIDEO)
Press this button to adjust the VCR's

audio and video functions.

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TV and VCR buttons (TV, VCR)

In addition to operating your VCR, your
VCR remote control can be used to operate
most of the functions of many brands of

televisions. Press the VCR button to use
the remote to operate the VCR. After

setting up your remote for your particular
brand of television, press the TV button to
use the remote to operate your television.
See your TV owner's guide for more

information about operating your TV.

number buttons

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Use these buttons to select TV stations or
to set Quick searching time.

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cancel button (CANCEL)

Use this button to cancel selections on the
on-screen menus or to reset the counter

display to "0H00MOOs."

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mute button (MUTE)
Press this button to lsurn off the sound

completely or to restore it to its previous

volume.

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rewind, reverse search and adjust

- button (REW, ADJUST)
Press t:his 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 thi,_ button to selecL or adjust items.

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record button (REC)
Press this button to start recording. When

recording, you can use ':he button to add a
manua] index mark.

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VCR]TV button (VCB]TV)

Press this button to swi tch between the

VCR's tuner and the _r's tuner. When
you select "VCR," you c]aange channels on

the VCR; when you selcct "TV," you
change channels on the TV.

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power button (POWl_:R)

Press this button to turn the VCR on or

off. If you have programmed the VCR to
record, you need to turz:Lthe VCR off.

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quick program button (QUICK PRO-
GRAM)

This button allows you to program your

VCR more quickly and easily. When you

press this button, you will immediately
see the "Program to record" screen, where

you can begin programming your VCR to
record.

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play, stop and enter: button (PICKY/

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

selecti ons.

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input button (INPUT)

Press this button to select between the
antenna and any other video equipment

that may be connected. Also, press to

begin two times playback with sound.

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volume controls (VOLUME)
Press the down arrow on the bottom half

of this button to lower the volume of the
TV: press the up arrow on the top half of

this button to raise the volume of the TV.

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channel buttons (CHANNEL)

Press these buttons to change channels.

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6) fast forward, fast fc,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.

6) pause button (PAUSE)

Press this button to pause a tape when
recording or to freeze a frame when
viewing a tape.

® menu button (MEN'U)

Press this button to d!splay 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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video output and input 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, cr for making copies

of tapes.

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audio output and input terminals
These red and white terminals are for

sending (OUT) and receiving (IN) audio
signals. Red signifies the right channel,
and white signifies the left channel. Stereo

audio cables are also color coded red and

white. If you are receiving or sending a
mono (non-stereo) signal, you should use
only the left (white) terminal.

antenna terminals

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• antenna in (A1VI'ENNA 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.

_k CHAPTER TWO

ConnectingYourVCR

Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's features, you're
ready to connect the antenna and the television. You won't have
to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter --- make
only those connections that aF,ply 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 television.

$ ConnectingtheAntennaor Cableto the VCR
0 ConnectingtheTelevision

ConnectingtheAntennaor Cableto the VCR

The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable.
Because there are at least three different typcs 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 typ_ 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 UttF/VHF antennas.

Connectingcableantennas

If you have cable TV, this is the only antenna you need to [look
up. Because some cable companies require 8.c_ble box (for un-
scrambling cable signals), there are two kinds of cable connec-

tions shown: with and without a cable box_

connectingcablewithouta cablebox

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 te::minal on the back
of your VCR. Screw or puslh the cable onto the terminal until
it is tight.

O When you are finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Televi-

sion."

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connectingcablewitha cablebox,ifallchannelsarescrambled

If your cable system scrambles all of its channels, follow the
directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR:

O Disconnect the cable box fcom the TV.

O Connect the cable coming from the cable kox to the AN-

TENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or push

the cable onto the terminal until it is tighl;.

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 fbr
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 MB switch.

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 came to the "A-IN"

terminal on the A/B switch.

0 Connect one end of the second coaxial cable to the other "out"

terminal on the splitter. Connect the other end of this cable to
the "ANTENNA IN" terminal on the cable box.

Connect the third coaxial cable to the "ANTENNA OUT"

terminal on the cable box. Connect the other end of this; cable
to the "B-IN" terminal on the A/B switch.

Splitter

___,..... _ .......

'OUT

Cable box

IN

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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor Cableto theVCR(cont.)

O Connect the fourth coaxial cable to'the "OUT" terminal on the

A/B switch. Connect the other end of this cable to the ':'AN-
TENNA IN" terminal on your VCR.

O When you are finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Televi-

sion."

With this connection, you should set the A!B switch to "B" only
when you are recording a scrambled channel In that case, you
should set your VCR to record channel 3 (or _:), 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 concerrJng your cable system, please
contact your cable company.

_Important:

With this connection, you ca_ not record a scrambled channel and
watch a non-scrambled channel at the same time. You also cannot

watch a scrambled channel a:ad record a non-scrambled channel
at the same time.

Connectingotherantennas

If you don't have cable TV, you'll need to connect a regular an-
tenna. Your antenna may have one of two different kind of ends

(called "leads") on it.

The two kinds of leads are:

300-ohm flat twin leads
that look like this ... :

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 flat twin lead, you will need to purchase a
300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics _,;tore.)

... or a 75-oh'n round lead
that looks like this:

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0 Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV.

O 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 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.

Insert lead under screws

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.

and tighten.

300-75 Ohm Adapter

O

If your UHF antenna wire looks

like this...

O Push the adapter firmly onto the anten:na terminal on the

VCR labeled ANTENNA IN.

O Go to page 14, "Connecting the Television."

connectinganantennawitha75-ohmroundlead

O Disconnect the antenna from the back: of the TV.

O Connect the anterma to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the

back of the VCR. Screw or push the cable until it is tight.

O Go to page 14, "Connecting the Television."

Connecting separateUHF/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 before connecting them to the VCR. To do this,
you'll need an attachment called a combiner (which is available at

your electronics store).

This chart will help you determine the kind of combiner you need.

... and your VHF antenqa wire ... then you need a combiner

looks like this ... like this.

)

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.

When you are finished, see page 14, "Connecting the Televi-

sion."

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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennacr CabletotheVCR(cont.)

VHF Antenna

)hm Flat Twin Lead

Ohm Coaxial Cable

300°75 Ohm Adapter

Connecting the Television

UHF Antenna

--300 Ohm Flat Twit Lead

Combiner

Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your
VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the FV. (If you haven't
connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 10, "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:

If the TV's antenna terminal
looks like this...

OO

UHF

®

VHF

O©

UHF

• Determining if you need a splitter,

• Connecting an older TV to the VCR, and

• Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs.

Determining if you need asplitter

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 ,_tore). The char_; below will tell you

if you need a splitter, and wh._t the splitter will look like.

... then you will need splitter that looks like t-fis.

No splitter needed

UHF/VHF splitter y. Connect to UHF IN

_ oq TV

L__J_ _--- Connect to VHF IN

From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV

UHF/VHF splitter _j, Connect to UHF IN

--I_F__" Oq TV

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O©

VHF

From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV

Connecting an olderTV to the VCR

O Take the black cable (called a coaxial cal:,le) that is supplied

with your VCR and attach it to the terminal labeled AN-
TENNA OUT on the back of your VCR.

O

Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on your TV
labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes also called

"ANT-IN" or "VHF IN." I:fyou have an older TV without this
kind of terminal, you will have to use a splitter and then
connect the splitter to the television.

I_ If you have a TV with audio and video in:_uts, you should

proceed to the next section, "Connecting a TV with audio and
video inputs." Otherwise, your connect!ions are complete.

ANTENNA TERMINALS (VCR)

.''@ ANTENNA OUT

s

TV without ANTENNA IN terminal (single antenna terminal for VHF and UHF)

UHFNHF splitter Connect to UHF IN

From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN

on VCR on TV

_Important:

ANTENN & TERMINAL (TV)

O

ANTENNA IN

UHFNHF splitter Connect to UHF I1',1

From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN

on VCR on TV

Connecting your TV in the way shown above will not allow you to

enjoy the stereo sound of your VCR, even if your TV is equipped
with stereo.

Connecting a TVwith audio and video inputs

Your new VCR can be connected to many difS_rent types of
televisions. Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to
take advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it to a
stereo TV system with audio and video inputs.

Beforeyou beginthis section:

° You should have already completed the section "Connecting

an older TV to the VCR."

connectinga stereoTVwithaudioandvideoinputs

0 Connect a set of red and white audio cables to the AUDIO

OUTPUT terminals on the VCR labeled AUDIO OUT. The
red cable is for connecting the right (R) channel and the white

cable is for connecting the left (L) channel.

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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision(cont.)

If your TV has only one (rnono) audio input, connect only the
white (L) output from your VCR.

[:>Important: If you are connecting your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV, you

cannot take advantage of your VCR's Hi-Fi sound.

O Connect the other ends ofthis cable to the AUDIO INPUT

terminals on your TV labelled AUDIO IN.

Connect a single yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT
terminal labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR

O Connect the other end of the video cable tc: the yellow VIDEO

INPUT terminal labeled VIDEO IN on the TV.

AUDIO OUT R4

AUDIO OUT L

BACK PANEL (VCR)

AUDIO VIDEO

R OUT L OUT

®®®

--VIDEO OUT

O

BACK PANEL (TV)

AUDIO IN [._

AUDIO IN FI

E O

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