Mitsubishi Electronics HS-U430 User Manual

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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

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 o:_
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 (seI_icing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.

IMPORTANT:

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V4ARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO I_TN
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.

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THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S ATTENTION TO
SECTION 820-40 OF THE NEC WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER (]ROUNDING AND, IN

PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE
GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS

PRACTICAL.

TableofContents

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

Preface

Welcome to Mitsubishl ................................... 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 the VCR to an older TV .......... 16

Connecting a TV with audio and

video inputs ............................................. 16

Chapter Three

Operating Your VCR ..................................... 18

Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time ..... 18

Setting up your VCR if you are using a

TV equipped with Audio and Video

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

Setting up your VCR if you are using a

TV without Audio and Video Inputs

(Older TV) ............................................... 19

Using the Remote Control ............................. 19

Using the remote control to operate

the VCR ................................................... 19

Using the remote control to operate

. theTV ...................................................... 21

Viewing the Picture Coming from

Your VCR ................................................... 22

Loading and Unloading Tapes ...................... 23

Playing a Tape ............................................... 24

Playing back a tape .................................... 24

Using basic playback controls ................... 24

Selecting the On-screen Language ............... 25

Using the Menus to Program the VCR to

Receive TV Channels ................................. 26

Programming channels automatically ...... 26

Using video mute ....................................... 27

Adding and deleting channels ................... 28

Selecting a channel .................................... 29

Setting the Clock ........................................... 29

Using the auto clock fllnction .................... 29

Setting the clock manually ........................ 31

Using the Audio and Video Functions .......... 32

Descriptions of audio an_ video functions 33
Selecting and adjusting [he audio and

video functions ......................................... 34

Recordin_. ........................................................ 35

Recording a current broadcast .................. 35

Programming your VCR to record ............. 36

Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ........... 39

Using One Key Programming ................... 40

Using Quick Program ................................. 42

Notes about programraed recording ........... 43

Chapter Four

Using the Advanced Features ..................... 46

[[sing the Advanced Playback Controls ....... 46

Using special effects .................................... 46

Adjusting the tracking ............................... 47

Using tlhe time countc_r .............................. 48

Using the Advanced Recording Controls ....... 48

Using the PerfecTape '_f._ature .................. 49

Displaying the time gauge and the

remaining time ....................................... 50

Displaying the present time ...................... 51

Searching Techniques ................................... 51

Quick searching (CM skip) ........................ 51

Speed searching ........................................ 52

Using counter zero stop ............................. 52

Index search techniquet_ ............................ 53

Using the Advanced Options ........................ 54

Using the auto power saving (auto-off) ..... 54

Setting the RF conve_er ........................... 55

Making a Copy of a Tape .............................. 56

Using your HS-U430 to record from

another VCR ........................................... 56

Using your HS-U430 to play back to

another VCR ............................................ 57

Using Child Lock ............................................. 57

Chapter Five

Troubleshooting ............................................. 58

Index ................................................................. 59

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

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

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Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions

should be read before the product is
operated.

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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.

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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

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Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may

cause hazards.

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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.

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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 ventilation and to ensure

reliable operation of the 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 bull t-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer's instrt_ctions have been
adhered to.

11.

Power Sources
This product should be operated only from

the type of power souJ'ce indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply 1;oyour home:,

consult your product dealer or local power

company. For products intended to
operate from battery ]_ower 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 1Lhe

other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the pola:ri2 ed plug.

13.Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso

thattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst
them,payingparticularattentiontocords
atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe

pointwheretheyexitfromtheproduct.

14.

OutdoorAntennaGrounding
If anoutsideantennaorcablesystemis

connectedtotheproduct,besurethe
antennaorcablesystemisgroundedsoas
toprovidesomeprotectionagainst
voltagesurgesandbuilt-upstatic
charges.

Article810oftheNationalElectrical
Code,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinforma-

tionwith regardtopropergroundingof
themastandsupportingstructure,
groundingofthelead-inwiretoan
antennadischargeunit, sizeofgrounding
conductors,locationofantenna-discharge
unit,connectiontogroundingelectrodes,

andrequirementsfor thegrounding
electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

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'k I LEAD IN WIRE

16.

Power lanes
An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity cf overhead power

lines or other electric: light or power
circuits, or where it c:azLfall 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 £atal.

17.

Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, and integral convenience recep-

tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric: shock.

18.

Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this

product through openings as they may
touch dangerous volta:,_e points or short-
out pacts that could result in a fire or

electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.

19.

Servicing
Do not attempt to sem4ce this product

yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer s ll servicing to
qualified service personnel.

I _nl iimr,Ac_t'r_ I / J'_ I GROUNDING

L._ ......... _'''_ __ CONDUCTORS

_'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.

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-supply cord or plug

is damaged.

(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects

have fallen into the product.

(c) If'the product has been exposed to

rain or water.

(d) If the product does not operate

normally by follo _ng the operating
instructions. Adj_zst only those

controls that a:re covered by the
operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often
require extens!ive work by a qualified
technician to res_ore the product to
its normal ope:raSon.

(e) If the product has been dropped or

damaged in any way.

(f) When the product exhibits a (iistinct

change in perfol:_ance -- thi,_ 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.

PROTECTTHE POWERCORD

Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the
power cord may cause a fire or shock hazard.

When unplugging the power cord, please hold
it by the plug and remove it carefully.

DO NOT PLACEHEAVYOE;JECTSON THE
RECORDER

Heavy objects placed on the recorder will
cause damage. (This does l_ot mean your cable

box). The top of the recorder is also slotted to
provide ventilation. Do no!_ obstruct these

ventilation slots.

WHENNOTIN USE

When you finish operating: the recorder',

always unload the cassette and turn OFF the

VCR POWER.

CAREOFTHEVIDEOCASSETTETAPES

• Avoid violent vibration 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 sunliglht.

• Avoid dusty places.

• Place the cassette in the cassette case and
store vertically.

• Never store tape in a h:[gh 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, ther_ is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause haIznful

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

m easure s:

• 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 c_mpliance could

void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by th_ 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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,_ PREFACE

WelcometoMitsubishi

UnpackingYourVCR

Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video
Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces ,_uperior sound and a

high quality VHS picture. 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 operating system. This

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

Thank you for selecting our product and welcolne to Mitsubishi.

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

Remote control 2 "AAA" size batteries

Registrationcard

1 Terminal cover

If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer.

A few suggestions:

O Be sure to save the box and packing mate:dal 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 sen(! it back to us
immediately,

• file your sales receipt in a safe place, and

• place the VCR on a stable surface witch sufficient lighting to
do the hook-up.

• 1 Audio/Video cable

1 stereo audio cable and 1 single video cable
may be included instead of 1 audio!video cable.

• 1 Coaxial cable

_Important:

Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not p][ace the
VCR on top of the television because of its instability.

3e fingRtoKnowYourVCR

Now that you have unpacked your player and read through the

safety information, it's time to become familiar with the buttons
and controls.

If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to
glance at this section and refer to it later. 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:

0 FrontPanelButtonsand Functions
0 FluorescentDisplay

0 Overviewof the RemoteControl

RearPanelTerminals

FrontPanelButtonsandFunctions

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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.

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eject button (EJECT)
Press this button to eject the cassette.

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cassette slot

This is where you insert the video cas-

sette.

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rewind and reverse search button

(REW)

Press to rewind a tape or to reverse
search. You can also ase this button to

control the playback _peed 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.

fast forward and fast forward search

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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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video input 2 terminal
If you want to record or dub video from

another source (such as a VCR or
camcorder), you can plug the source in

here.

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audio input 2 terminals
If you want to record or dub audio from
another source (such as a VCR or

camcorder), you can plug the source in
here.

When you are not using these input
terminals, you may attach the supplied

terminal cover.

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one key program button
(ONE KEY PROGRAM)

By pressing this button, you may use one
of the methods of programming your VCR

to record.

(_) fluorescent display

See the next section.

remote control sensor

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This rec.eives signals from the remote
control. Do not block it.

channel buttons (CHA_L)

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Press these buttons to change channels.
Also use these buttons Loadjust tracking

and picture vibration.

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record button (REC/OTR)
Press this button once Lorecord until the

end of the tape. Press _epeatedly to set the
time for One-Touch Re:ording (OTR).

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pause button (PAUSE)

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

viewing a tape.

FluorescentDisplay

(see the illustration on the next page.)

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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

• ecording 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

"- n- - M- - S"when no tape is in the VCR.

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digital tracking light (D)

This will flash when you first play a new
cassette, indicating that the VCR is

adjusting the tracking. When tracking is

finished, it will glow steadily. If you adjust
the tracking manually, it will turn off.

@ lock light (LOCK)

This lights up when the "Child Lock"
feature is in use.

@,VCR light (VCR)

This will light up wlhen the VCRfrV

button is set to '_¢CR". It indicates that
the picture is controlled by the VCR.

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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 recor,_[ing light ([_ _)

This lights up when the VCR is off and
you have programme,![ the VCR to record.

Chapter1:Gettingto KnowYourVCR FluorescentDisplay(cont.)

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channel display
This displays the cable channel, broadcast

channel, or input you have selected. The
cable tuning light (m) will light up when
your VCR is receiving cable broadcasts.

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PerfecTape® light (PT)
This will flash when the PerfecTape ®test
is in progress. It will stay illuminated

when the test is completed.

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FR SAD

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® play and record light and cassette

status symbol

These light up when the VCR is playing a

tape or recording. The symbol (["-]) will
light up when a tape i=_in the VCR. The

dashes in the center ol!the symbol simu-
late the movement of the tape when
playing and recording

Overviewofthe RemoteControl

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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.

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

and video settings to be adjusted.

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VCRfI_ button (VCRITV)
Press this button to switch between the

VCR's picture and the TV's tuner. When
you select "VCR', you change channels on

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

number buttons

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Use these buttons to select TV stations or
to set Quick searching: (CM skip) time.

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quick program button

(QUICK PROGRAM)

This button allows you to program your

VCR more quickly and easily. When you
press _his button, you will immediately
see the "Program to record" screen, where
you can begin prograr_ming your VCR to

record.

record button (REC,)

Press this button to sl;art recording. When
recording, you can use the button to 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 menu

selections.

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play and stop button (PI.J_Y/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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display button (DIS]?I._k_

Press this button to dfi_play the following
information on the t_.levision:

• how much time has elapsed on the
current tape,

• the channel number and the audSo
reception mode you are watching,

• the audio channel(s) you selected,

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

• the present time,

• whether the VCR is stopped, playing,
or recording, and

• ho_ much time is left on the tape.

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

TV/VCR slide switch

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In addition to operating your VCR, your

VCR remote control can be used to ,operate
many of the functions _f many brands of
televisions. Set to the VCR position to use
the remote to operate 1;he VCR. After

programming your remote to operate your
particular brand of tel,_vision, set to the
TV position to use the remote to operate
your television. See your _ owner's guide
for mo_e information about operating your

TV.

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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 use this
button to begin double speed playback
(with sound) when playing a tape.

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pause button (PAUS,E)

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

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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 "0H00M00S."

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menu button (MENU)
Press this button to display the menus,

which are lists of features and instruc-
tions, on your television screen. Also press

the button to exit the menus.

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channel buttons (CI_L)
Press these buttons to change channels.

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fast forward, fast fol_ward search and
adjust + button (FF, ADJUST)
Press this button to fast forward a l:ape or

to fast forward search. You can also use
this button to control the playback speed

of a tape. When using _.he on-screen
menus, use these buttons to select or

adjust menu selectiom,;.

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enter button (ENTE R)

Use this button to enter selections on the
on-screen menus.

Chapter1: GettingtoKnowYourVCR

RearPanelTerminals

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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.

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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, or for making copies
of tapes.

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timer reset button (TIMER RESET)
If you press this button with a pointed

object, you will erase all of your pro-
gramr.led recording settings, reset the on-
screen language, and also reset the clock.

Use this button with <',are.

If you use the auto clock function, the
clock will be automatically set after
TIMER RESET has been pressed and the
VCR is turned off.(See page 30.)

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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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A CHAPTER TWO

ConnectingYourVCR

Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's features,, you're
ready to connect the antenna and the televisian. You won't have
to complete all of the connections you see in tk.is chapter --. make

only those connections that apply to your equipment.

You should keep in mind that there are two steps you need to
take to connect your VCR: first, connect the antenna or cable to
the VCR, then connect the VCR to the televisi)n.

$ Connectingthe Antennaor Cableto theVC',R
$ Connectingthe Television

ConnectingtheAntennaor

CabletotheVCR

The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable.
Because there are at least three different type s 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 antennas, and

• Connecting separate UltF/VHF antennas.

Connectingcableantennas

If you have cable TV, this is tile only antenna you need to hook

up. Because some cable companies require a cable box (for un-

scrambling cable signals), there are two kinds of cable connec-
tions shown: with and without a cable box.

connectingcablewithouta cablebox

O Find the "source" cable. It usually comes out of the floor or out

of a wall. If it is connected to your TV, dis connect it.

VCR Back Panel

O 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 Televi-
sion."

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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaorr3abletotheVCR(cont.)

connectingcablewitha cablebox,ifall channelsarescrambled

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

VCR Back Panel

O Disconnect the cable box from the TV by disconnecting the

cable from the TV, not the box.

O Connect the cable coming fl"om the cable box to the AN-

TENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or' push
the cable onto the terminall until it is tight.

When finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."

If your cable company scrambles all of its charmels, you cannot

record one channel while watching another.

connectingcablewitha cablebox,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 chan:aeh

Beforeyoubegin,youwillneed:

° a cable splitter,

° four lengths of co-axial cable, and

• a cable A/B switch.

0 Find the "source" cable; it usually comes cut 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.

O

Connect one end of a coaxial cable to an. "out" terminal on the
splitter. Connect the other end of this cat)le to 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 end of this cable to
the "IN" (or "Cable") terminal on the cable box.

O Connect the third coaxial cable to the "OiYr" or to "TV"

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

A/B Switch

Splitter

12

'''''''~__ .... OUT

VCR Back Panel

IN

Cable box

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 15, "Coanecting the Televi-

sion."

With this connection, you should set the A/B _;witch to "A" to
record a non-scrambled channel. You may watch the same chan-

nel or any other non-scrambled channel at th,_ same time.

To record a scrambled channel, set the switck to "B", select your
"cable output channel" (usually 3 or 4) on the VCR and select the

channel you wish to record on the cable box. At this time your TV
will not be able to show any other channel.

_Important:

With this connection, you cannot:

• record a scrambled channel and watch a non-scrambled
channel at the same time,

• record a non-scrambled channel and watch a scrambled
channel at the same time, and

• record one scrambled channel and watch a different
scrambled channel.

Connectingotherantennas

If you don't have cable TV, you'll need to connect a regular an-
tenna. Your antenna may have one of two diiferent 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 15, "Connecting the Television."

connectinganantennawitha 300-ohmflat twinlead

... or a 75-ohm round lead

that looks like this:

(If you have a 300-ohm fiat twin lead, you will need to purchase a
300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.)

O 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.

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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor Gableto theVCR(cont.)

Insert lead under screws

andtighten.

300-75 Ohm Adapter

VCR Back Panel

VCR Back

Panel

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 terminal on t:he

VCR labeled ANTENNA IN.

O Go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."

connectinganantennawitha 75-ohmround lead

O Disconnect the antenna frem the back of the TV.

Connect the antenna to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the

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

Go to page 15, "Connecting the Television.:'

Connecting separateUHF/VHFantennas

You may have two separate antennas (one UI_F, one VHF) that
bring TV signals into your home. If you do, you'll need to combine
the two antennas before connecting them to tl:_e 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.

If your UHF antenna wire looks ,.. and your VHF antenna wire

like this,.. looks like this ...

To connect your antennas:
(please see the illustration on the next page.)

Disconnect the antennas from the back of the TV.

Connect the antenna leads onto the combi ner.

Screw or push the combiner onto the ANTENNA IN terminal
on the VCR.

When you are finished, see page 15, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."

... then y_ need a combiner
like this.

VH =

VHF UHF

" ®® _

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If your VHF antenna wire is 300 Ohm Flat Twin Lead ... If your VHF antenna wire is 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable ...

VHF Antenna UHFAntenna

Flat Twin Lead I_"_1 Flat Twin Lead

-;;:

Combiner VCR Back Panel

Connecting theTelevision

j"

VHF Antenna UHF Antenna

II

75 Ohm -_- 300 Ohm

Coaxial Cable ]_, Flat Twin Lead

(

I

,b .-

VHF

" E@I

Combiner VCR Back Panel

Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your
VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the _I_. (If you haven't
connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 11, "Connecting the
Antenna or Cable to the VCR.") Because eve_ television is
different (especially older model TVs), your VCR may need to be
connected in one of a variety of ways. This sec Lion shows you:

• Determining if you need a splitter,

• Connecting the VCR to an older TV, and

• Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs.

Determiningif you needa splitter

You should look at the back panel of your TV ";osee if you need

any special equipment to connect the VCR to 1;he TV. You may
need an attachment called a UHF/VHF splitter (which is avail-
able at your local electronics store). The chart; below will tell you
if you need a splitter, .and which splitter you should use.

If the TV's antenna terminal

looks like this... ... then you will need a splitter that looks like tl-,is.

®

ANTENNA IN

OO

UHF

OO

VHF

OO

UHF

®

VHF

UHF/VHF splitter _ Connect to UHF IN

From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV

UHFNHF splitter _ Cannect to UHF IN

From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV

No splitter needed

._" onTV

___ .3onnect to VHF IN

L__IJ--qz]V'_ Connect to VHF IN

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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR Connectingthe Television(cont.)

Connectingthe VCR to an older TV

O Take the black cable (called a coaxial cable) that is supplied

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

O

Connect the other end of this cable to the 1;erminal on your TV
labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sc metimes also called

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

O If you have a TV with audio and video inputs, you should

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

ANTENNA TERMINALS (VCR) ANTENFIA TERMINAL ('IV)

O

s

s

J

"'_ ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA IN

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

UHF/VHFsplitter Connectto UHF IN

From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN
on VCR on TV

I

UHFNHF splitter ConnecttoUHFIN

From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN

on VCR cn TV

_>Important: Connecting your TV in the way shown above _ill not allow you to

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

with stereo. To take advantage of your VCR's Hi-Fi stereo sound,
refer to the next section: "Connecting a TV with audio and video
inputs".

Connecting aTV with audioand videoinputs

Your new VCR can be connected to many different types of
televisions. Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to
take advantage of its superior sound capabili'_y and connect it to a
stereo TV system with audio .and video inputs. One audio/video
cable (or one stereo audio cable and one videc cable) is supplied
with your VCR.

Beforeyoubeginthissection:

• You should have already completed the section "Connecting
the VCR to an older TV."

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connectinga stereoTVwithaudioandvideoinputs

Connect the red and white audio cables to the AUDIO ,OUT-

0

PUT 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.

bImportant:

bImportant:

BACK PANEL (VCR)

AUDIO VIDEO

If you are connecting your VCR to a mono (no:_-stereo) TV,
connect only the white (L) output from your VCR. Since the TV is

not stereo, you cannot take advantage ofyolar VCR's Hi-Fi stereo
sound.

O Connect the other ends of this cable to th_ AUDIO INPUT

terminals on your TV labeled AUDIO IN.

Connect the yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPIFr
terminal labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR.

Connect the other end of the video cable to the yellow VIDEO
INPUT terminal labeled ¥]DEO IN on the TV.

Make sure you connect the cables to terminah; of the same color.

You will need to set the RF converter to OFF when hooking
up a TV with audio and video inputs. (For more information
on setting the RF converter, see page 55.)

BACKPANEL (TV)

I AUDIO IN 'VIDEO IN

OUT®®u,

l I

I I I

I I I

I i I I

AUDIO OUT R--_ (_ _VIDEO OUT AUDIO ,NL
(red cable) T _ _ (white cable) _

AUDIO OUT L AUDIO IN R

(whitecable) _ O (red cable'.)

(yellow cable)

!

i (yellow (:able)

O

_ iI --VIDEO IN

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_i 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 shoulc[ 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:

$ SettingUp YourVCR forthe FirstTime

$ Usingthe RemoteControl

Viewingthe PictureComingfrom YourVCR

$ Loadingand UnloadingTapes

PlayingaTape
Selectingthe On-screenLanguage

$ Usingthe Menusto Programthe VCR to ReceiveTV Channels

SettingUpYourVCRforthe

Settingthe Clock

0 Usingthe AudioandVideo Functions
$ Recording

FirstTime

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 _ystem. This section
teaches you about:

• Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV equipped with

Audio and Video Inputs (Modern TV), and

• Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV without Audio
and Video Inputs (Older TV).

Beforeyou begin,you should:

• have completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connections.

Setting upyourVCR if youare usinga TV equippedwith Audio
and VideoInputs(ModernTV)

0

Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input.
(For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV's
INPUT button until you see the words "]_,xt-l" or "Input-l" on
the screen.) If you do not have a Mitsu.bishi TV, please refer to
your TV instruction book for this procedare.

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Turn the VCR oll by pre,_sing the POW!_.;R button.

O TurntheRFconverterOFFbyfollowinginstructionsonp.55.

Settingup your VCRif youare usinga TV withoutAudioand Video
Inputs(OlderTV)

If you are using an Older TV tA TV that does not have separate
Audio and Video inputs), then your VCR will need to "convert" the
VCR's picture or menus into a channel, this channel can be either
channel 3 or channel 4. The factory has alrea,Jy selected channel

3, however, if channel 3 is a real channel in y_ur area, then you
will need to change this to channel 4.

O

If you need to use channel 4, then before you turn on tlhe
VCR, press the CHANNEL/_ button and the ONE KEY

PROGRAM button on the front panel at the same time. The
words "Ant ch4" will be displayed on the J_ont panel and the

VCR will be reset to chan:ael 4.

Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWEP button.

_Important:

Usingthe RemoteControl

e® 0

The VCR will return to its initial setting (channel 3) if you press
the CHANNEL _/button and the ONE KEY PROGRAM button

on the front panel at the same time with the VCR turned off. The
word "Ant ch3" will be displayed.

In this section, you'll learn how to set up and use your remote
control. This section includes:

• Using the remote control to operate the VCR, and

• Using the remote control to operate the TV.

Usingthe remotecontrolto operatethe VCR

installingthe batteries

0

Unpack two AAA size batteries.

To remove the back cover:, press the ridged area gently, then
push the cover in the direction of the arrow and lift.

Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (-) are
correct.

operatingtheremotecontrol

The HS-U430 has two VCR operation modes: VCR-A mode and
VCR-B mode. The HS-U430 is pre-set to VCR-A operation mode.

O Set the TV/VCR slide swir.ch on the remote control to VCR

position. This "tells" the remote that you want to control the

VCR.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR Usin9 theRemoteControl(cont.)

O Press the DISPLAY button and the number button "1"on the

remote control at the same time. Now your remote is ready to
operate your HS-U430.

O While within 23 feet of the VCR, point the remote control

toward the VCR and press the buttons you desire.

usingoneremoteto operatetwoMitsubishiVCRs

If you have another Mitsubishi VCR (from 1986 or later) in
addition to this HS-U430, you can use the HS-U430 remote

control to operate both VCRs. There are two separate remote
control signal systems available with this remote. One is "VCR-A"
which can be used to operate all Mitsubishi VCRs introduced in

1986 and later. The other signal system is %rCR-B" which will
operate the HS-U430 and selected other Mit:_ubishi VCRs.

To operate the two different VCRs separately (only one VCR
responding at a time) with the same remote, you need to program

one VCR to respond to VCR-A signals and the other VCR to
respond to VCR-B signals.

Since all Mitsubishi VCRs since 1986 and la_er will respond to
VCR-A signals, then you shonld program th_ HS-U430 to respond
to VCR-B signals, and you also will need to program the remote
control to send VCR-B signals. Use the following procedures:

O

Make sure the HS-U430 is plugged in b_.t turned off. On the
front panel of the VCR, press the ONE, I_:EY PROGR/_2VI and

the REW buttons at the same time (the letter "b" will appear
on the front panel display to confirm thi,; setting). The

HS-U430 VCR will now respond to VCR-B signals only.

@

On the remote, make sure the TV/VCR slide switch is; in the

VCR position, then press the DISPLAY and number _2"
buttons at the same time. The remote control will now send

VCR-B signals.

@

To operate the other VCR, you need to reprogram the remote
to send VCR-A signals again. With the 2V/VCR slide switch
in the VCR position, press the DISPLAY and the number "1"

buttons at the same time. The remote will now send VCR-A
signals.

To reprogram the HS-U430 r_orespond to VCR-A signals again,
use the following procedures:

2O

[_Important:

@

Make sure the HS-U430 is plugged in but turned off. On the
front panel of the VCR, press the ONE KEY PROGI_kM and
the FF buttons at the same time (the ].etter "A" will appear on
the front panel display to confirm this setting). The HS-U430
VCR will now respond to VCR-A signals only.

Some other models of Mitsubishi VCRs can respond to VCR-B

Brand of TV Brand code

buttons

Mitsubishi 1, 2, 3
Fisher 0

G.E. CANCEL
Goldstar 2, 9

Hitachi 8
JVC VOLUME _/

Magnavox 4
NEC 2, 9
Panasonic 6, ENTER

Pioneer CHANNEL V
Philips 4

Proscan CANCEL
Quasar 6
RCA CANCEL

Sanyo 0
Sharp 3, 5

Sony DISPLAY
Toshiba 7

Zenith INPUT

signals. If your other VCR is one of these models, and you would

like to program that other VCR to respond to VCR-B signals, refer

to the owner's guide that came with the other VCR.

Some of the buttons may not function or they may operate, differ-
ent features than expected, for the other VCR.

Usingthe remotecontrolto operatethe TV

The HS-U430 remote control can operate ma:ay of the frequently-
used functions of your TV. This way, you nee _ to use only one

remote to operate both your VCR and TV.

The HS-U430 remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi
televisions, but it can also operate TVs from other manufacturers.

If you need to set your remote control for your particular brand of
television, follow the instructions below.

settingupyourremotecontrolto operateyourTV

O Turn off your TV.

O On the HS-U430 remote control, set the _,?V/VCR slide switch

to TV position.

While holding in the POWER button, press the code button
listed to the left that corresponds to the l:rand of your TV.

O Once your TV has turned on, your remote is set up to operate

your brand of TV.

If your TV does not turn on, repeat step O mdng the next code
listed for the brand of your TV.

If none of the codes listed for the brand of your TV work, then

repeat step O several times, using a different code button until

one works. The possible code buttons are: (), ].-9, CANCEL,,

VOLUME _/, ENTER, CHANNEL _/, DISPLAY and INPUT.

_Important:

_Important:

You do not need to perform this set-up again unless you change
the batteries, set up your remote for another brand of television,
or you get a new TV.

Once you have correctly set your remote control to operate., your
TV, you will be able to use the POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME
and number buttons to operate your TV.

Depending on the model TV you have, all or _ome of the buttons
may not function, or they may operate different features than
indicated above. You may need to use the 1"V's remote control.

Sometimes manufacturers will change the remote control codes
for their products, or they will use more than one code. If this is

the case, your remote may not be able to control your TV.

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Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Usingthe RemoteControl(cont.)

E>Important: When you replace the batteries in your remote, the remote will

return to its initial setting (code button "1"). Repeat the steps on
the previous page to reset your remote control. If you enter a new
code, the previous code will be erased.

operatingyourTVwiththe HS-U430remotecontrol

O Set the TV/VCR slide switch to TV position on the HS-U430

remote control.

O Point the remote control towards the rer_ote sensor on the TV

and press the desired buttons.

To once again control the VCR, set the TV/VCR slide switch to

VCR position.

_>Important:

Because of variations among models, some o1"all buttons may not
work, or they may operate different function:; than expected, for
your particular TV. If this occurs, you may n_ed to use your TV

remote control.

€ ViewingthePictureComingfrom YourVCR

This is the most important part of using you:._VCR, but often the

most confusing: how do you view a picture coming from the VCR?

Beforeyou begin,you should know:

• whether you are viewing a "Modern TV" or an "Older TV'.

(See pages 18-19.)

Viewingthe picturecomingfrom your VCR if you are usinga

modernTV

0

Turn on your TV and swatch it to the correct external input.
(For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV's
INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l" or "Input-l" on
the screen.)

Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER button.

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_>Important:

_>Important:

You are viewing the picture :from your VCR! If you wish to return

to normal TV viewing, switch your TV's input back to its previous
position.

If you are using a modern TV, be sure to set. the "RF converter" of
the "Customize choices" mer._u to OFF to prevent noise in the

picture.

If your system includes a home theater rece:Lver or an A/V
receiver, refer to your home theater receiver's owner's guide.

Viewingthe picturecomingfrom your VCRil you are usingan
olderTV

O Turn on your TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4.

When you wish to watch a channel that is difi_rent than the
channel your VCR is recording, then the 'WCR" light must be off.
The VCR/TV button turns thi,_ light on and ofF. The light will also

automatically turn on when you begin playback of a video tape or
use the VCR menus.

DImportant: For the "VCR" light to turn on automatically when you play a

tape or use the VCR menus, then the "RF converter" setting of the
"Customize choices" menu must be set to ON. (See page 55.)

€ Loading andUnloadingTapes

Loadingatape

TurnontheVCRbypressingthePOWERbutton.
Checktoseeif the"VCR" light on the fro_t panel display is

lit. If it is not lit, press the VCR/TV button until it is lit. You
are viewing the picture from your VCR! T:_is light must be on
when you watch a video tape or use the VCR menus.

_>Important:

f . _

INCORRECT_ 0

DImportant: If the VCR will not automatically take the tape in, press the

Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged
in. Even when the VCR POWER is off, loadin% a tape will auto-
matically turn the VCR on. U.se only tapes that have a _]_] label.

Hold the tape so that the :long narrow edse with the contents

label faces towards you. The other edge is hinged and should
face towards the VCR. The plastic window that shows the
videotape should face up.

Gently insert the tape evenly into the cas_ette slot until the
VCR automatically takes it in.

EJECT button on the front panel and try aga:n.

Your VCR will eject the tape if you improperly load it. If the VCR
ejects the tape, remove the tape, check to see that the contents
label is facing you, that the geared tape reels are facing down-
wards, wait a few seconds, and try again.

Unloadingatape

O Press the EJECT button on the front panel. If the VCR power

is off, the VCR will turn on, eject the tape, then turn off.

Remove the tape.

_>Important: You cannot eject a tape while it is recording. You must first stop

the recording. If the tape does not eject properly, make sure the
VCR is not playing or recording. Then pres,_ EJECT again. If the
tape still will not eject, do not try to force the tape out. Take the

VCR to a qualified professional. Forcing the tape out may ,damage

the VCR or the tape.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR LoadingandUnloadingTapes(cont.)

Preventingaccidentalerasure

(t'_XT"/ /_ tI

Erasure prevention tab

$ PlayingaTape

l_Warning: ]

Tapes come with a tab that, when removed, prevents you from
recording on the tape. If you attempt to record over a tape that

has had this tab removed, the VCR will eject the tape. To record
over such a tape, simply place a piece of _4ny:Ltape over the

opening.

Usingrepairedtapes

We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a
professional for repair. If you repair a torn t,_pe with improper

materials, you could damage your VCR when you play the tape.

Now that your VCR is connected and properly set up, and you
know how to view a picture coming from y(mr VCR, it's time to

play a tape. This section describes:

• Playing back a tape, and

• Using basic playback controls.

Playingbackatape

Beforeyoubegin,youneedto know:

• how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 22).

O To play a tape, load a pre-recorded cassette.

O Press the PLAY/STOP button on the front panel or on the

remote control.

The VCR will automatically :play the tape at the correct speed.
When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically
rewind the tape and stop. You can stop playing by pressing PLAY/

STOP.

You can play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format with stan-
dard VHS resolution (S-VHS quasi playback). You cannot obtain
the original resolution of S-_TIS. This feature functions only
during playback.

[_Important: Depending on the tapes you are using, some interference may

appear on the screen during S-VHS quasi playback.

Usingbasicplaybackcontrols

rewindinga tape

Press the REW button on the remote control or on the front panel.

24

If the tape is stopped, you will begin rewin&mg. If the tape is
playing, you will begin "reverse speed search", with picture.

fast forwardinga tape

Press the FF button on the remote control or on the front panel.

If the tape is stopped, you will begin fast fi)rwarding. If the tape is

playing, you will begin "forward speed sea:rch', with picture.

pausinga tape

Press the PAUSE button on the remote cont::ol or on the front
panel to freeze the picture on the screen.

If you leave the VCR in pause for more than 5 minutes, the VCR
will automatically stop to prevent damage tc the tape.

_>Important:

controllingvibrationduringstillframe

If the picture vibrates during still frame, press the CHANNEL
buttons on the front panel until the picture is steady.

€ Selectingthe On-screenLanguage

You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, and
functions in English or Spanish. You will do this the first time

you use the menus or set any audio/video functions.

Before you begin, you need to know:

• how to view the picture coming from your VCR. (See page 22.)

0

Make sure you are viewing the picture, coming from your
VCR. Then, press the MENU button on 1;he remote control. If
this is the first time the menus have been used, you will see

Selec_ Language

Espafiol

,_:_--AD3UST _o selec¢

"_-----MENU _o 9o back
® _--ENTER to enCer

the menu for selecting an on-screen language.

0

Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to highlight
the desired language. The ADJUST + button moves upward;

the ADJUST - button moves downward.

Press the ENTER button on the remote control. The menu

0

will change to the "VCR Main Menu".

0 Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

DImportant: The "Select Language" menu is unique. While all other menus can

be accessed at almost any time, the "Select I,anguage" menu will
not automatically appear again after it is first set. To see the
"Select Language" menu, press the TIMER RESET button on the
back of the VCR, then follow the procedure _:,nthis page.

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Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR

€ Usingthe Menusto ProgramtheVCRto ReceiveTV Channels

Before your VCR can receive television chamLels, you need to
program all of the channels you can receive into your VCR.
Fortunately, our menu systern makes this an easy process. This

section will also explain some other channel-::elated functions.
This section explains:

• Programming channels automatically,

• Using video mute,

• Adding and deleting channels, and

• Selecting a channel.

This section will show you how to use the on-screen menus. You
will use the menus to operate many features, such as setting the

time, programming to record, and memorizir g channels. You will
learn how to use the menus by actually perfcrming "Programming
channels automatically."

On the on-screen menus, the selected item is highlighted :in white.
You will use the FF and REW buttons as your ADJUST buttons.

A specialnote to

cable box subscribers

i

i

I

Your choices are:
_Prosram _o record

_Cus_omize choices

ll]_ _ II _'-]/ilm InNEIIi i1 _"[=._1 _ ii

Programmingchannelsautomatically

Using this process, your VCR will automatically memorize in all
of the television stations you can receive. You can later get rid of

unwanted or unused stations.

If your local cable company scrambles sore e or all stations, and/or
requires you to use a cable box, then your al;ility to program

channels will be limited. The cable box receives all of your chan-
nels and then sends only one to your TV (and your VCR), usually

on channel 3 or 4.

If your cable box or cable system seems incompatible with your
new VCR, call your cable company. They may be able to provide
solutions to your problems.

Beforeyoubegin,youshould:

• have completed all connections between your VCR, TV, and

cable or antenna; (see pages 11-17)

• know how to view the picr.ure coming frora your VCR.(page 22)

To program channels automatically:

Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the INPUT
button on the remote control until a cha:anel number appears
on the screen or on the £mnt panel fluorescent display.

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Press the MENU button on the remote control. You will see
the "VCR Main Menu" on the TV screen.

Your choices are:

OSe_ the clock

Add/delete channels

'3_MENU to 9o back:

® q_--ENTER to en%er

0

Make sure the words "First Time Set-Up" is highhght_._d. If it

is not, use the ADJUST buttons to highlighted it. Press the
ENTER button.

0

The "First Time Set-Up" menu appears on your screen. Press
the ADJUST buttons to select "Memorize channels". Press the

ENTER button.

_>Important:

Nhat _ype of sources are

connected to _he VCR?

Indoor/outdoor an_.

_1M6ni6r'i z6 €hann e_ls :=

Now memorizin9 all %he
s_azions you can receive

Channel 3

SZand by Zhis may lake
a fe_ minu_es

_Important:

If you are recording, playing back a tape or receiving a video

signal from an external input, the words "No_ available" will flash
and an error message will appear. To correct this, stop the tape or

switch the VCR's input to tuner.

O

You will see the menu for automatically memorizing chan-
nels. Using the list below as a reference, press the ADJUST
buttons to select the kind of antenna you connected.

• If you are using any cable combinatio_l, including a cable
box with an A/B switch, choose "Cable".

• If you are using an antenna that receives only over-the-air

broadcasts, such as "rabbit ears" or a _oof-mounted an-
tenna, choose "Indoor/outdoor ant".

After you have selected, press the ENTEL_ button.

O

You will see an on-screen message and the display on the
front of your VCR will show you that the VCR is memorizing
the stations you can receive. You can cancel the memorization
at any time by pressing CANCEL on the remote control.

After the VCR has programmed all the channels, the screen will

return the VCR's picture.

Automatic programming may include vacant channels if there are

stray signals or noise on those channels. If this occurs, you can
manually delete the channels using the procedure in the section
"Adding and deleting channels."

Your choices are:

_Prosram _o record

_lllJl (.--11_,[e] ii| Q.'.,(_ q _7[.) |*I;

FirsZ Time Se%-Up

Usingvideo mute

When you turn video mute ON, any blank section of tape, or any

station with a weak signal, _ill be replaced by a blue screen. The

sound will also be turned off. If there is a time when you would
like to try to tune in a weak station, turn vSdeo mute OFF.

Beforeyoubegin,youshouldknowhow:

• to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 22)

• to use the menus. (See page 26.)

O Press the MENU button on the remote control. The "VCR

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Use the ADJUST button,; on the remote _oselect "Customize
choices". Press the ENTI_IR button.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR UsingtheMenusto ProgramtheVCRtoRec:eiveTV Channels(cont.)

The "Customize choices" menu appears o_ your screen. Use

OAuto power save (OFF)

(ON)

RF converter (ON )
Perle(Tape (AUTO)

the ADJUST buttons to select "Video mute."

Press the ENTER button to set video mute to ON or OFF.

_AD3UST!_6_eIe_ _

_-----MENU to so back

® _ENTER _o chanse

Your choices are:
_Prosram to record

_Customize choices

|1 ;_ II d_---]/_ II I_ II i1[:!1_7[_ _E]iJ

Your choices are:

Se% %he clock

_Memorize channels

Press the MENU button once to return to the "VCR Main
Menu;" press the MENU button a second time to turn off the
menus.

Addingand deletingchannels

If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you
have completed the automatic channel pr%_amming.

Beforeyoubegin,youshouldknowhow:

• to view the picture coming from your ¥CR; (see page 22)

• to use the menus. (See page 26.)

0 Make sure that video mu_:e is ON. (See page 27.)

Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, !?ress the INPUT

button on the remote control until a channel number appears
on the screen or on the front panel fluore;_cent display.

O Press the MENU button on the remote cc,ntrol. The '_i'CR

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select
"First Time Set-Up". Press the ENTER, b atton.

_-----MENU %o so back

® e-ENTER _o-eh%er

_Important:

Add/delete channela

Channel 39

Not in memory

_--AD3UST'_6 s_l_c% _

e-----MENU _o so back

® _-ENTER _o add

....... CANCEL _o, dele_e

_Important:

You will see the "First Time Set-Up" mer_u. Press the AD-

JUST buttons to select "Add/delete channels". Press the
ENTER button.

If you are recording, playing back a tape, or receiving a video
signal from an external input, then the words "Not available" will
flash and you will see an error message. To correct this, stop the

tape or switch the VCR's input to tuner.

O You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use

the ADJUST buttons to select the chann _1that you want to
add or delete. Press the ENTER button to add the channel or

press the CANCEL button to delete it.

O

When you are finished adding or delet:inl; channels, press the
MENU button once to return to the "Fir_t Time Set-Up"
menu; press the MENU button a second time to return to the
"VCR Main Menu"; press the MENU button a third time to

turn off the menu.

If you use automatic programming again, you will lose all[ of the
manual changes you made. All of the channels you deleted will be
added; all of the channels you added will be deleted.

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Selectinga channel

Now that you have programmed your channels, and added or
deleted some, you will want to be able to select channels. (If you
have not yet programmed your channels, see page 26, "Program-

ming channels automatically ")

There are two ways to select channels: sequentially or directly.

selectingchannelssequentially

Press the CHANNEL buttons on the remote control or on the
VCR front panel. This will cycle through the channels in sequen-

tial numerical order.

selectingchannelsdirectly

Use the number buttons on the remote control. For example, to
choose channel 23, press the "2" button, then the "3" button.

To select a single digit channel, such as chanael 5, press t:he "0"
button, then the number button, "5". You can also press the

number button "5", then press the ENTER button.

_Important:

SettingtheClock

If you selected Indoor/Outdoor antenna the VCR can receive
UHF/VHF channels 2--69. If you selected cable antenna the VCR
can receive cable channels 1-125. If you try 1;oselect a channel
number that the VCR cannot receive, the VC R will not change

channels.

Before you can program your VCR to record, you need to set the
clock. This section tells you about the following procedures:

• Using the auto clock function, and

• Setting the clock manually.

Usingthe auto clockfunction

Your VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time
signal which some TV and cable channels transmit with their

broadcasts. Most PBS stations send this signal, however, this
function works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a
time signal. If you don't receive this signal, set the clock manually
using the procedure in the section "Setting the clock manually".

Your VCR automatically sets the clock, time :,one and Daylight
Saving Time; you don't have to adjust Daylight Saving Time.

Beforeyou begin, you should:

• know how to view the picture coming fl'om your VCR (page

22),

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR SettingtheClock(cont.)

• have completed the "Programming channels automatically"

procedure (page 26),

• make sure to leave the ,cable box on and tuned to the local
PBS station (if you use a box); and

• know how to use the menus (page 26).

To use the auto clock function:

0 Fi@s_;TimeLset.;UP ff'#: '

Your choices are:

- t - -=

_Memorize channels

Add/delete channels

O Press the MENU button on the remote control. You will see

the '57CR Main Menu".

O Press the ADJUST buttons to select "First Time Set-Up".

Press the ENTER. button. The "First Time Set-Up" menu will
appear. The words "Set the clock" will be highlighted. Press

the ENTER button.

O Se't "the clock .....

_Important:

(AUTO)

Important:

O You will see the "Set the clock" menu. The words "Clock set"

will be highlighted. Pres,; the ADJUST buttons to select

AUTO.

O Turn the VCR off to activate the auto clock setting function.

The VCR will search for a channel that carries a time signal and
set your time zone and daylight saving time. If there are only a

few channels in your area that carry time sisnals, the setting may
take about 30 minutes to complete. If you turn the VCR on before
the correct time displays, the auto clock setting will be canceled.
You can see if the clock has been set on the fluorescent di,_play on

the VCR.

If the VCR displays the wrong time, the tim_, zone setting may
not be correctly set. To adjust this setting, follow the directions in
"If the VCR displays the wrong time," below.

The auto clock function will activate whenever you turn off the
VCR and at 3:00AM when the VCR power is off. If you use a cable

box, make sure that you leave the cable box on and tuned to the
local PBS station to activate the auto clock fhnction.

After a power failure, the VCR will automat!.cally set the clock
again. (If you have set the "(',lock set" setting of the "Set the clock"
menu to MANUAL, the auto clock function will not work.)

OSe_ %he clock

(AUTO)

OTime zone (AUTO)
ODaylisht savinss(AUTO)

To activate Auto Clock.

turn off the VCR.
_--ADJUST _o selec_

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IftheVCRdisplaysthewrongtime,

O Follow the procedure above up to step _l. Then, press the

ENTER button.

O

You will see the auto clock setting menu. The word "Channel"

will be highlighted. If you know the chalmel that canyies a
time signal, press the ADJUST buttons to enter the c,hannel.

Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For the fastest
response, enter your local PBS station. ]f you don't l_now it,
leave the channel setting at AUTO. Press the ENTER button.

,............ (_1+o+c!_.......,++,.:..,+....

_QT. ++T+,II6 • + + :,+

0 Channel (065)

_II II_I. [.r-] r'4[-] I1=]

ODaylisht savinms(AUTO)

To activate Auto Clock.
turn off the VCR+

_--AD_UST to select

_-----MENU to so back

® e_-ENTER to enter

0 Channel (065)
OTime zone (Eastern )

To activate Auto Clock.
turn off the VCR.

4[O]m--ADJUST to select

e_----MENU to so back

® _-ENTER to enter

(Eastern )

The words "Time zone" will be highlighted. Press the AD-

0

JUST buttons to select the time zone of your area. The avail-

able time zones are: Atlantic, Eastern, C,mtral, Mountain,
Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii. Then press the ENTER button.

O The "Daylight savings" will be highlighted. Press the AD-

JUST buttons to select the daylight savings settings AUTO,
ON or OFF. If you follow daylight sa_4ng time, select ON. If
not, select OFF. If you se:iect AUTO, the VCR automatically

sets the daylight saving time.

To activate the auto clock function, turn off the VCR.

Settingthe clockmanually

You can skip this section if your VCR has set the clock correctly
using the auto clock function

Before you begin, you need to know:

• how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 22).

O Se_:th4_61ock _............_+'_

[o][_kl=t"_R _1_+

4r_:_DJUST' t'6. +,elect :++

J+_MENU_ 'to fSo+_back +_

® _-ENTER to enter

0 Month --
0 Tear --

0 Date --
0 Time

(MANUAL)

9[_--ADJUST to select

® + _-ENTER to enter _,_

Se_ the clock

ODaylisht savinss (OFF)

0 Year 1997 _
ODate 1 Saturday
0 Time 12:00pm

--March--

4111Press the MENU button on the remote control. You will see

the 'WCR Main Menu". Then, use the AE JUST buttons to
select "First Time Set-Up". Press the ENTER button.

The "First Time Set-Up" menu will appear. The words "Set
the clock" will be highlighted. Press the ENTER button.

You will see the _Set the clock" menu. The words "Clock set"

will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST bsttons to select
MANUAL. Then press the ENTER button.

O The words "Daylight savings" will be highlighted. Press the

ADJUST buttons to select the daylight savings setting ON or
OFF. If you are currently following dayli_+ht savings, select
ON. Otherwise, select OFF. Press the ENTER button.

Press the ADJUST buttons until the con'ect month appears
on screen. Press the ENTER button.

_ENU _o so back

® _-ENTER to enter

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Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR SettingtheClock(cont.)

Press the ADJUST buttons to set the year. Press the ENTER

ODaylish_ savinss (OFF)

0 Monzh M_roh

0 Date 1Sa'turday

Time , 12:00pm

_O--AD3UST _o salec_

e_----MENU_o so back

® e_-ENTER _o en_er

-199_-

button.

Press the ADJUST buttons to set the daU.'. Press the ENTER

Daylieh_ savinss (OFF)

0 Month March

Year 1997

0 Time 12:00pm

_[_]P--AD3UST to seleo_

e_----MENU_Zo:ig6_backq_i

® _-ENTER _o enter

-16 Sunday-

O Se_ the clock

ODaylisht savinss (OFF)
0 Month March

0 Year 1997

ODate 16 S_nday,

button.

@

The hour numbers and the am/pm indica ;or will be blinking.

Press the ADJUST buttons to set the hour and am/pm at the

same time. The ADJUST + button moves the clock forward;
the ADJUST - moves the clock backwards.

q[O_ADJUST=Z_o_meleot_

e_----MENU to so back

® _ENTER,_o enter.

_Se_ _he'_lobM_'_:_?__;_'

ODaylisht savinss (OFF)

O Month _arch

0 Year 1997

1_ 16 Sunday

7+_O_m

Press the ENTER button

@ The minutes numbers will now be blinking. Press the AD-

JUST buttons to set the minutes. When you have the correct
time, press the ENTER button. The display will return to the

_First Time Set-Up" menu and the clock _ll start running.

@) Press the MENU button once to return to the "VCR Main

® e--ENTER to en_e_ ,_,

Menu"; press the MENU button again to turn off the menus.

You can adjust the daylight saving time manually. After you have
displayed the "Set the clock" menu, make ,;ul:e that the words
"Daylight savings" is highlighted. Then press the ADJUST
buttons to select ON or OFF. If you select ON, the VCR will set
the clock forward one hour. :[fyou select OF:F, the VCR will set

the clock back one hour.

DImportant: Any time you adjust this setting, check your programmed record-

ings to be sure they are set to the correct tirade.

UsingtheAudioandVideoFunctions

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You can select many of the VCR's audio and video functions and

adjust their settings with function menu. You can also choose
some advanced features. The VCR will displ _y the functions and

settings on the television's screen. This section will teach you

about:

• Descriptions of audio and video functions, and

• Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions.

Theaudioandvideofunctionsyou can select are:

-- audio monitor,

-- normal record,

-- record speed,

-- tape,

-- play PerfecTape ®,

-- index search,

--counter zero stop,

-- repeat playback, and

-- PerfecTape ®.

Descriptionsof audioand videofunctions

Below are descriptions of the audio and video functions, their uses
and their settings. To select these functions and adjust their
settings, refer to the section "Selecting and adjusting the audio
and video functions". (See page 34.)

audiomonitor (Listento:)

The monitor function allows you to listen to t:]e various audio

tracks that your VCR is capable of recording. You can choose to

listen to a MONO track, both channels of the STEREO track, or

either of the channels (left (L) and right (R)) of the stereo track.

• Choose "Stereo" to listen to both stereo channels.

• Choose "L" to listen to the left channel of a stereo track.

• Choose "R" to listen to the right channel of the stereo track.

• The MONO track is lower in quality th an the other% and

the monitor is automatically set to "M_,no"if you are
watching a tape that was not recorded in VHS Hi-Fi. Set
the audio monitor to "Mono" to hear ai= S.A.P. signal

recorded on the mono track of a Hi-Fi tape (see below).

_Important:

If you have your VCR conneci_d to a surroun J sound system, set
the audio monitor to "Stereo." Surround sound requires both left
and right channels to create the rear channel effects.

If you are receiving a stereo signal, the word _Stereo" will display
on the TV screen for 4 seconds. If you are receiving an S.A.P.

broadcast, the word "SAP" will display on thai,TV screen for 4
seconds.

normalrecording(Record:)

When your VCR is recording, it actually reco::ds the audio portion
of a program twice: once on the stereo Hi-Fi tracks, and once on

the mono track. Additionally, your VCR is able to receive Sepa-

rate Audio Program broadcasts, also known as an S.A.P. broad-

cast. An S.A.P. broadcast is an alternative a_Ldio soundtrack for a

program; it is often a soundtrack in another Ianguage.

You can use the normal recording function tc record the S.A.P.
broadcast on the mono track by choosing "St_reo + SAP." Other-
wise, choose "Stereo". In either case, the mai:] program is re-
corded on the stereo Hi-Fi track. Also, if there is no S.A.P. broad-

cast, the VCR will record the main program on the mono track.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR UsingtheAudiomd VideoFunctions(cont.)

Be careful if you choose S.A.P. If you play your tapes on a non-

Hi-Fi VCR, you only hear the mono track. You may have to watch

your favorite show in a language you don't understand!

recordingspeed(RECspeed)

The recording speed has an effect on picture quality. SP produces
the best picture quality and records up to two hours of video on a
T-120 tape. Mitsubishi's EP speed has only slightly poorer qual-
ity, and records up to six hours on a T-120.

tape(Tape)

Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Tape Remain-

ing display. If you are using a tape that is t:wo hours long or less
(labeled T-30 through T-120), set this funct::on to "T-120." If you

are using a tape labeled T-160, select "T-160." If you are using a
tape labeled T-180, select "T-180." If you ar_ using a tape labeled
T-210, select "T-210." The tape remaining function does not work
properly with a tape that is less than 30 minutes long.

playPerfecTape(PlayPerfecTape)

This function is used to tun1 on the Play PerfecTape circuitry,
which automatically maximizes picture quality when playing a
tape. If you want to use this feature, select :'ON"; if not, select

"NORMAL."

indexsearch(Indexsearch)

Index search is a very useful way to find :specific points on a tape.
(For more information on this feature, plea=_e see page 53.)

counterzerostop(Counterzerostop)

This function is used to automatically fast tbrward or rewind to
"0H00M00S" and stop the tape. (For more information on this

feature, please see page 52.)

repeatplayback(Repeatplay)

Use this function to repeatedly play a section of tape between two

index marks. (For more information on this feature, please see

page 54.)

PerfecTape®

PerfecTape function allows you to test the quality of your video
tapes. After each test, the VCR will adjust !ts internal circuitry in
order to make the best possible recording on your tape. (For more
information on this feature: please see page 49.)

Selectingand adjustingthe audioand video,functions

Below are instructions on how to select and adjust the audio and
video functions.

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Before you begin, you need to know:

• how to view the picture coming from your VCR (page 22).

O PresstheAUDIO/VIDEObuttonontheremotecontrolto see

thefunctionmenu.

VCR
REC speed SP

_-ADJUST to select

0

Press the AUDIO/VIDEO button repeatedly until the function
you want to adjust appears.

0

Press the ADJUST buttons on the remot._ to adjust the
setting. The functions will disappear if'you do not press any

buttons for 5 seconds.

Recording

_Important:

The function menu does not appear when the other VCR menus
are displayed; or during special effects playback. The recording

speed (REC speed) and tape functions do not appear during
playback. The PerfecTape ®function is displayed only when a tape
with its erasure tab intact is loaded and the VCR is stopped.

Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take
full advantage of our advanced electronics. This section tells you

about the following recording; procedures:

• Recording a current broadcast,

• Programming your VCR to record,

• Using One-Touch Recording (OTR),

• Using One Key Programming,

• Using Quick Program, and

• Notes about programmed recording.

Recordinga currentbroadcast

Beforeyoubegin,youneedtoknowhow:

• to view the picture coming from your VCR. (See page 22.)

To record a TV program that is currently playing:

O Load a tape with its erasure tab intact it,to the VCR. If you

have not yet recorded on this tape, the VCR will test the tape
with the PerfecTape ®feature. (For more information on this

feature, please see page 49.)

If you have not already done so, set the speed at which you
would like to record. (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio

and video functions" on page 34.)

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Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.)

O Set the VCR's input to tuner. If"L1" or "L2" appears; instead

of a channel number, press the INPUT button on the remote
until the channel number shows on-screen or on the front

panel display.

O Select the channel you would like to rec'ord by using the

CHANNEL button on the remote control or on the front
panel. (If you are using a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 on

the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box, not on the
VCR. Additionally, if you are using an A/B switch, remember
to set the switch to the correct position.)

Press the record button (REC) on the r_mote control or the
record button (REC/OTR) on the front panel of the VCR.

Recording will sta_. When you reach the end of the tape, the
VCR will automatically rewind. You can ,stop recording at any

time by pressing the PLAY/STOP or PAUSE button. To resume
recording from STOP, press the REC or REC/OTR button. To
resume recording from PAUSE, press the PAUSE button. (You
cannot use the REC/OTR button to resume recording from
PAUSE.)

_Important:

"_VCR_MaIn_Menu _ !_J:)

Your choices are:

_Customize choices

Firsz Time Sez-Up

'q[@)_ AD3"US.T _ SeZectl;j;

_NENU 1;o so back

® _ENTER 1;o enter

If you pause the VCR for more than five minutes, recording will
stop automatically to protect the tape. If you record in extended
play (EP), you will only be able to play the l:ape on a VCR
equipped for EP play, such as this one.

If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure pre-
vention tab removed, the VCR will eject the tape.

ProgrammingyourVCRto record

You can program your VCR to record witTh the help of Mitsubishi's

on-screen operating system. You can schedule up to eight record-
ing "events" within a one month period.

Beforeyou begin,youmust:

• know how to view the picture comin_; from your VCR; (see
page 22) and

• have set the clock. (See page 29.)

To program your VCR to record:

O Load a tape with its erasure tab intact :[nto the VCR. If you

have not yet rec.orded on this tape, the VCR will test the tape

with the PerfecTape ®feature. (For more information on this

feature, please see page 49.)

Press the MENU button on the remote control. The "VCR

O

Main Menu" appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST
buttons on the remote control to select "Program to record."

Press the ENTER button.

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Jl'Prosram t.o record_j ;_ ;

(_ Day - -

Start time

O Stop time

O Record speed AUTO

li_Prosram 1o record

Channel _ , 2

Start time
Stop time
Record speed AUTO

-M nd?y.i 7-

If there is at least one programmed recording already entered,
you will see the "recap" screen. You can choose an empty
recording slot, or wait four seconds and t:_e VCR will auto-
matically choose the first empty slot.

e You will see the "Program to record" meil u. Press the AD-

JUST buttons to choose t:he channel you vzould like to record
(for example, channel 2). Press the ENTER button.

• If you are using a cable box, enter the channel number on
which the cable box sends a signal to your VCR (usually

channel 3 or 4).

• If you wish to record from an external source, press the

INPUT button or pres_ the ADJUST battons until "Exter-
nal LI" or "External L'_" appears. Select "External LI" to
record from an external source connected to the rear panel;

select "External L2" to record from an external source
connected to the front panel.

O The "Day" will flash. Press the ADJUST l_uttons to highlight

the day on which you want to record (for _xample, Monday
the seventeenth). Press the ENTER button.

L>hnportant:

J_Prosram%o record ;i-

0 Channel 2
0 Day Monday 17 +

Stop time

Record speed AUTO

m'Prosram%o;recordi_iiiji*:iii?

0 Channel 2

_D_y Monday _7.

0 Stop time
0 Record speed AUTO

1_Program zo record ?:._-._:_

0 Channei 2

O Day Monday 17

O Start time 1:1.: 30a_m
ORecord speed ?_0T(3 'r_

When selecting a day, your choices are: a single day up to one
month away, every day from Monday thrdugh Friday, or t:he same
day every week. To program ibr every day from Monday through
Friday (to tape a soap opera, :for example), press the ADJ-UST

buttons until "Monday-Friday" appears. To program the same day
every week (to tape your favorite weekly sitcom, for example),
press the ADJUST buttons until "Every" and the desired day of
the week appear.

O

The hour numbers of the starting time, a:[ong with the am/pm
indicator, will flash. Pres.'; the ADJUST buttons to set the

hour when you wish recording to start. Press the ENTER
button.

The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press: the
ADJUST buttons to set the minutes when you wish recording

to start. Press the ENTER button.

@

The hour numbers of the stop time, along with the arr_pm
indicator, will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the
hour when you wish recording to stop. Press the ENTER

button.

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Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.)

0

The minute numbers of the stop time will flash. Press the

Q Channel 2

0 Day Monday I?
(_ StarT. time II _Oam

l+3_m
AUTORecord speed

•tP_6 _iz__ _ _ e_d_I'_l_ _.

OChannel 2

0 Day Monday 17

<_Start time ll:30am

0 StoP time 1 : 3Dpm

ADJUST buttons to set the minutes when you wish recording
to stop. Press the ENTER button.

0

Press the ADJUST buttons to set the recording speed (SP, EP,
or auto recording speed (AUTO)). (See "auto speed program-

ming" on page 44 for an explanation of the auto speed record-
ing feature.) Press the ENTER button.

-_,<-V-

CH DAY ON OFF

2 MOlT ll:30a I:30pSP

: : SP

: : SP
: : SP

{_Important:

@) The contents of the prosxammed memo_T will appear on the

"recap" screen.

O To program additional recording times, select an empty

program line by pressing the ADJUST buttons. Then, press
the ENTER button. You will return to the "Program to record"
screen. Continue the programming procedure from step _.

Only four of the eight program lines appear on-screen at any one
time. To see additional program lines, press the ADJUST buttons

to scroll the lines on the screen.

@

When you are finished with all programming, turn t]he VCR
power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is
lit. However, if you have a cable box, ][eave it turned ON and
tuned to the station you wish to record. Additionally, if you
are using an A/B switch, remember to s_t the switch to the
correct position.

cancellinga recordingin progress

There are two ways to cancel a recording in progress:

1. Press the PLAY/STOP button. The reco::ding is stopped, but
the program is not cancelled. Therefore: if you press REC, the
recording will start again.

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2. Press the POWER button on the front panel. The recording is

stopped and the program is cancelled.

changingsettingswhileprogramming

If you wish to change one of your settings (such as start Lime)
while you are programming, press the ENTER and CANCEL
button on the remote to select the setting you wish to change.
ENTER will move you forward through the list, while CANCEL

will moveyoubackwards.Then,usetheADJUSTbuttonsto
changethesetting.

DImportant: If youpresstheCANCELbuttonwhilethe channel number is

flashing, you will cancel the entire program.

UsingOne-Touch Recording(OTR)

One-Touch Recording (also called OTR) is a way to begin record-
ing immediately, but have your VCR stop recording and turn off
automatically after your show is over.

Beforeyou begin, you need to know how:

• to view the picture coming from your VCR. (See page 22.)

To use OTR:

O Load a tape with its erasure tab intact :in'm the VCR. If you

have not yet recorded on this tape, the VCR will test the tape
with the PerfecTape ®feature. (For more information on this
feature, please see page 49.)

O If you have not already done so, set the speed at which you

would like to record. (See "Selecting and ,_djusting the audio

and video functions" on page 34.)

I _ L° °J_" I

Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, t:ress the INPUT
button on the remote until the channel number shows ,on-

screen or on the front panel display.

Use the CHANNEL buttons on the remote control or on the
front panel to select the channel you would like to record.

If you are using a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR,
and change the channel on the cable box. Additionally, if you
are using an A/B switch, remember to set _he switch to the
correct position.

O

Press the REC/OTR button, on the front :panel twice. The first
time you press the button, recording will begin. The second
time you press the button, 30 minutes is added to the OTR
timer, which is displayed o:n the front panel.

O

Press the REC/OTR button for each 30 minutes you want to
add to the OTR timer, up to 4 hours. If you press the button
10 times, you will see the word "End" on the front panel
display. The VCR will record until the end of the tape. If you
press the button an. eleventh time, the VCR will resume
normal recording.

The OTR timer will begin to count down. When it reaches zero,
the VCR will stop recording and turn off. If you have previously
programmed your VCR to record, the VCR will be ready to record
what you've programmed. If the end of the tape is reached before

OTR is finished, the VCR will stop and the power will turn eft.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.)

[_Important:

If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure pre-

vention tab removed, the VCR will eject the tape.

Ifyou programtoomuchtimeintotheOTRtimer,

continue pressing the REC/OTR button. You will "cycle" around

.once you have reached the 4-hour point. You can start over,

adding time in 30 minute intervals.

howOTRaffectsothercontrols

If you press the PAUSE button during OTF., the VCR will pause
recording, but the OTR timer continues to count down.

If you press PLAY/STOP during OTR, you erase the OTR pro-
gramming.

You cannot use the REC/OTR button on the front panel to resume
recording from the record-pause mode. Pre_s the PAUSE button

again to resume recording.

UsingOneKeyProgramming

One Key Programming is a programming method that i,_ simple
to use and easy to learn, without using tile remote control.

Day --

O Start time

Q Stop _ime
ORecord speed AUTO

Before you begin,

• you need to know how to view the picture coming from your

VCR; (see page 22) and

• you must have set the clock. (See page 29.)

To use One-Key Programming:

O

Load a tape with its erasure tab intact into the VCR. If you

have not yet recorded on this tape, the VCR will test; the tape
with the PerfecTape ® feature. (For more information on this
feature, please see page 49.)

O Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button. (If you haw. • not set

the time, the "Set the clock" menu will appear. Set t]he clock,
and then proceed.) If there is already a program in the VCR's

memory, you will see the "recap" screer. You can use the ONE
KEY PROGRAM button to select an empty programming slot,
or you can wait 4 seconds for the VCR to automatically select
an empty slot.

O You will see the "Program to record" sc;:een. Press the ONE

KEY PROGRAM button until the channel you would like to
record (for example, channel 2) appears.

• If you are recording t_om a cable box, set the channel to 3
or 4, whichever the cable box send,_ signals on.

• If you wish to record from an external source, press the
ONE KEY PROGRAM button until "External LI" or

"External L2" appears.

Then, wait for 4 seconds. The word "Day" will be highlighted.

4O

0 Channel _ , 2

OSzarz time
0 Stop time
0 Record speed AUTO

0 Channel 2

0 Day Monday 17 ,

0 Stop time
ORecord speed AUTO

-Mond?y.IV-

,'.o_a _

0

Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the day you
would like to record (for example, Monday the seventeenth).
Then, wait for 4 seconds. The hour number of the starting

time will flash.

Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button Lochoose the hour

0

when you wish recording to start. Then, wait for 4 seconds.
The minute numbers will begin to flash.

0 Channel 2
0 Day Nonday _7

0 Stop time
ORecord speed AUTO

0 Channel 2
0 Day Monday 17

OStart time l_:30_m

ORecord speed

_Prosram _i_0!ireoord_!_i

0 Channel 2

Day Monday 17

Start Zime ll:_Oam

ORecord speed AUTO

l÷A_m

Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the minute

0

when you wish recording to start. Then, wait for 4 seconds.
The word "Stop time" is highlighted.

0

Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the ihour

when you wish recording to stop. Then, _ait for 4 seconds.
The minute numbers will begin to flash.

0

Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the minute
when you wish recording r.o stop. Then, wait for 4 seconds.

The record speed will flash.

_rProsram: _o_;recOra/5_:'/ ,:!_

0 Channel 2
0 Day Monday lq
OS1:ar_ time ll:30am
0 Stop time 1 :3pPm

0

Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to set the recording
speed. After 4 seconds, the menus will turn off.

@

When you are finished with all programming, turn the VCR
power OFF and make sure the program:reed recording light is
lit. However, if you have a cable box, leaw_ it turned ON and

tuned to the chamml you wish to record. Additionally, if you
are using an A/B switch, remember to set the switch to the
correct position. The VCR :is ready to record what you've
programmed.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.)

changingsettingswhileprogramming

If you make a mistake when using One Key Program:

O Press the FF or REW buttons on the front panel to select the

setting you wish to change. Pressing the FF button will move
you forward, while press:ing the REW button will move you
backward. If you wish to use the remote control, you can use

ENTER to move forward or CANCEL to move backward.

Once you have chosen a ,;etting, you can change it by using
the PLAY/STOP button on the front panel or the ADJTJST

buttons on the remote control.

0 Once you have corrected the setting, pre_s the FF button or

press the ENTER button to resume your place.

E>Important:

[O_l

QDay - -

O°Start time

S%op _ime
Record speed AUTO

_O--AD3UST %o select

_----MENU _o so back

® _-ENTER %0 enter

_l_Prosram to'@_cora _"

CH DAY ON OFF

2 MOlT ll:30a I:30pSP

10 TH20 9:00pIO:OOpEP

7 E-HE 8:00a 9:00aEP

29 FR21 5:30p S:4SPEP

8 TU2S ll:OOP 0:30aSP

33 M-F q:OOp 7:ISpEPI
I5 SA 6 8:00p 9:00PEP
46 SU23 7:00a 9:00aSP

If you press CANCEL or REW while the chaanel number is
flashing, you will cancel the ,entire program. If you want to stop
using One Key Programming before completing the programming,
press the MENU button on the remote control.

UsingQuick Program

Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies
the process of programming your VCR to record. When you press
the QUICK PROGRAM button on the remot_ control, you, will
immediately see the "Program to record" me au and can begin

programming right away.

You can use this feature even when the VCK is stopped, playing,

recording, fast forwarding, rewinding, or off. However, the
QUICK PROGRAM button does not functioil during One Key
Programming.

To use quick program:

O Press the QUICK PROGRAM button on the remote control. If

the VCR is off, it will turn on. After tuning your TV to the

correct channel or input, you will see th_ "Program to record"

screen.

If the VCR's memory is full, you will see the recap screen

(below left) instead of the "Program to r_!cord" screen. You will

need to use the CANCEL button to erase, an entry before you

can add another one.

O Complete programming as described in "Programming your

VCR to record." When you are finished, press the QUICK

PROGRAM button again. If the VCR is _topped, it will turn

off and be ready to record your program at a later tim e. If the
VCR is playing, recording, fast forwarding or rewinding, the

menus will turn off, but the VCR power will remain on.

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Whenyouarefinished with all programming, be sure the

VCR power is OFF and the programmed recording light is lit.
However, if you have a cable box, leave iLturned ON .and
tuned to the station you wish to record. Additionally, if you

are using an A/B switch, remember to set the switch to the
correct position.

_Important:

_Important:

If you press the QUICK PROGRAM button, but the clock is not
set, you will see the "Set the clock" menu.

Notesabout programmedrecording

If you want to use the VCR before programmed recording begins,
press the POWER button on the remote once. This turns the
programmed recording light off and the VCR on.

If you use the POWER button on the front panel for this purpose,
you will have to press it twice. Pressing it once turns offthe
programmed recording light; pressing it a second time turns the

VCR on.

When you are finished using the VCR, turn t:he VCR power off

again, either with the POWER button on the remote or the

POWER button on the front panel. Make sure the programmed
recording light is back on.

After a program has been recorded, the VCR memory is cleared

(unless you have scheduled the VCR to record the program every
day or every week).

If there is already a program in the VCR's memory, you will see
the "recap" screen when you bring up the menus for programming
to record (unless you are programming with the QUICK PRO-

GRAM button). If the VCR's memory is full, you must erase a
program before you can enter a new one.

_Important:

If a tape runs out during programmed recording, the VCR ejects
the tape and the programmed recording light and the tape status
symbol will flash. Load a new tape and press l:he REC button. The
VCR will resume recording. Do not overlap th_ recording times

you program.

Remember that when your VCR is off, it may also be in stand-by
for programmed recording. Also remember that the VCR, when
programmed, will record over the next section of tape. So, to avoid
recording over tapes you want to save, remember that the VCR

automatically shuts off during OTR recording and auto power
saving.

Your VCR will not record over a tape that has the erasure preven-
tion tab removed (see "Preventing accidental erasure"). All rental
movies have this tab removed, so they are safe from being acci-
dentally erased.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.)

autospeedprogramming

Use auto speed programming if you want to record as much of the
program as possible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want

the VCR to automatically switch to extended play (EP) if there is
not enough tape left;.

Auto speed programming is only available in one programming

slot. In the first slot., the recording speed is automatically set to

AUTO. If you want to use auto speed programming in this pro-
gramming slot, you don't need to change ;anything.

bImportant:

Recap screen

_P_osram "_!J r e_6_ _!_;.....

CH DAY ON OFF

2 MOI7 ll:30a I:30PSP

_i0 TH20 9:00pIO:OOpEP

...... : : SP

_]m.AD3UST 1;o selec1;

_nENU _1;6_s6_back Hi

e . i_-=ENTER_ 7;o _en1;er, _.

: : SP

0 Channel 2

ODay Monday 17
0 S_art _ime ii :30am

<_ ST, Op 1;ime i : 3_)Pm

-),<-

',,I[@_D, TADJUST ,1_o_ selecz

_MENU 1;o"s6_aCk

® • _-ENTER 1;o en1;er

Make sure that the "Tape" video function r_.atches the ldnd of
tape you are using. (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and

video functions" on page 34.)

Set the time for recording to end a minute or two beyond the
program's scheduled broadcast time to avoid discrepancies

between the VCR's clock and the broadcast station's clock.

programmingTVprogramsthatendonthe dayafter

If you want to start the recording at 11:00 I'M and end it at 2:00

AM the next day, simply set the start time Lo11:00 PM on the

recording start day and the end time to 2:00 AM. There :is no need
to change the day of the week.

skippingprograms

If you have already entered a program into your VCR's memory,

you can skip the program without going into the VCR's menus.

Simply press the POWER button on the front panel once. The
programmed recording light will turn off, and the program will be
skipped. If you decide not to skip the program, press the POWER
button on the front panel tvrice; the programmed recording light

will light up again.

changingprogrammedrecordingsettings

If you want to change the programmed recording settings:

O Press the MENU button on the remote control. Your VCR

will turn on and the '_VCR Main Menu" will appear.

Press the ADJUST buttons to select "Program to record."
Press the ENTER button. You'll see th_ "recap" screen.

Press the ADJUST buttons to place the cursor next 1;othe
program you wish to change. Press the ENTER button. You

will see the "Program to record" menu.

Repeatedly press the ENTER button to select the item you
wish to change. Use the ADJUST buttons to change it.

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O Use the MENU button to turn off the menus. Then, use the

POWER button to turn off the VCR. Make sure the pro-
grammed recording light is on.

cancelinga programmedrecordingbeforethe recordingstarts

O Press the MENU button on the remote c_ntrol. Your VCR will

turn on and the "VCR Main Menu" will appear on your
screen. Use the ADJUST buttons on tile remote control to

select "Program to record." Press the ENTER button.

CH DAY ON OFF

2 MOI2 ll:30a I:30pSP

i0 TH20 9:00pIO:OOpEP

....... : .... :-- SP

: : SP

Recap screen

You will see the "recap" _,.creen. Use the ._kDJUST buttons to
place the cursor next to the program you wish to cancel.

Press the CANCEL button. The program is erased.

0 Press the MENU button once to return to the VCR Main

Menu; press it again to turn off the menus.

usingthe TIMERRESETbutton

You can use the TIMER RESET button on the rear panel to erase
both the time and all programmed recording,;.

To use the TIMER RESET button, press it wlth a pencil or a ball

point pen. The power will tm=a off and the clock will be cleared.

All programmed recording is erased. Howeve r, if you have set the
"Clock set" setting of the "Set the clock" menu to AUTO, the auto
clock function will automatically set the clock again. (See ]?age

3O.)

Additionally, the TIMER RESET button will reset the on-,_creen
language you selected. The next time you use the menus, you will
have to select the on-screen language. (See p_;.ge 25.)

loadingatapefor programming

If, after programming, you forget to load a tape, or if you load a
tape with its erasure tab removed, then the p::ogrammed record-

ing light and the tape status symbol will flask. A tape without an
erasure tab will be ejected. To correct this, load a tape with its

erasure tab intact, and turn off the VCR.

memorybackup

If the VCR is without power for 30 minutes oz' less, it will retain
the clock and the programmed settings, provided the VCR :has
been plugged in for at least an hour beforehand. If the power is
lost for more than 30 minutes, the clock and tile programmed

settings will be lost. However, if you have set _:he "Clock selL"

setting of the "Set the clock" menu to AUTO, the auto clock
function will automatically set the clock again. (See page 30.)

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A CHAPTER FOUR

UsingtheAdvancedFeatures

Now that you've learned about the basic operation of your VCR,

you're ready to discover its advanced features. You'll find infor-

mation on:

Usingthe AdvancedPlaybackControls

$ Usingthe AdvancedRecordingControl.,;
$ SearchingTechniques
$ Usingthe AdvancedOptions

$ Makinga Copyof a Tape
$ Using ChildLock

Before you use the advanced features, you _,ihould be familiar with
all of the VCR's basic operations, including viewing a picture
coming from your VCR (page 22), playing back a tape (page 24),

using the menus (page 26), and recording (page 35). If you find
any of the information in this section confu_ing, you may want to
review the previous chapters.

Usingthe AdvancedPlaybackControls

In this section, you'll discover some of the advanced playback
features of your VCR. These include:

• Using special effects,

• Adjusting the tracking, and

• Using the time counter.

Usingspecialeffects

You can use the FF and REW buttons to coatrol the playback

speed of the tape in a step-by-step method.

usingthe FFandREWbuttonstocontrolthe playbackspeed

O While the VCR is playing a tape, pre,_s the PAUSE button to

freeze the picture on the screen.

O Press the FF or REW button. Each pre_,;s of the FF button

changes the playback speed by one ste_ in the forward direc-

tion. Each press of the REW button changes the speed by one

step in the reverse direction. (See the chart on the next page.)

To resume normal playback, press the PLAY/STOP button.

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DImportant: After about five minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the

VCR will automatically stop to avoid damai_e to the tape.

High speed search >

Speed search > /

Press REW button Playback

1/5 slow-motion playback

1/10 slow-motion playback

1/30 slow-motion playback ,_

Stiil I

1/30 reverse slow-m-_on playback I .i

1/10 reverse slow-motion playback .._ /

1/5__ -- / /

Reverse fast playback I

Reverse speed search I

Reverse high speed search J "

DImportant: Depending on the type of TV you are using, the picture may

vibrate vertically when you pause the VCR's picture.

usingstilladjustment

Sometimes during still frame, the picture may vibrate or ,;hake.
To correct this problem, pres,,_ the CHANNEL buttons on the front
panel until the vibration is reduced or stops. (Side-to-side vibra-
tion cannot be corrected.)

uic ,e.

--[-" / Press FF button

_Important:

D (digital tracking) light

I

II .111 II II sP _-p_

[ °

I_1.1 I IMII I.Is

usingthe twotimesplaybackwithsound

You can see the contents of the videotape in double speed play-

back with Hi-Fi sound. Two times playback with sound is avail-

able only if your tape was recorded in extended (EP) speed. To do

this:

O While the VCR is playing a tape, press tile INPUT button on

the remote control. You'll see the picture in double speed
playback. A certain amount of"noise" in the picture or the

sound is normal.

To resume normal playback, press the PLAY/STOP button.

If you are playing back a tape recorded in standard (SP) speed,

the sound is muted. You cannot hear the sound if you set the

audio monitor to "Mono" or if' the tape was recorded on a mono
VCR.

Adjustingthe tracking

automatictracking

Your VCR automatically adjusts the tape to _ve you the best

quality picture. When you press the PLAY/STOP button to start

playback, the D (digital trac_dng) light will £ash, showing that
the VCR is adjusting the picture. When the VCR has finished

adjusting the picture, the D light will shine ,;teadily.

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Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures Usingthe Advance,_PlaybackControls(cont.)

[_Important:

A certain amount of "noise" in the picture or sound is no_znal

while the VCR is tracking a tape.

manualtracking

From time to time, you might play a tape that has excess "noise"
in the picture (often looking like vibration o r interference at the
top or bottom of the screen). To correct the picture, you _rill have
to manually track the tape.

O While the tape is playing, press the CELkNNEL buttons on

the front panel until the picture is clear of excess "noise."

O To continue automatic tracking, press both front panel

CHANNEL buttons at the same time. Automatic tracking will
also resume when you eject the tape.

slowtracking

Slow tracking is used to adjust the playback quality during slow
motion playback and still frame. You can orly use slow tracking if

your tape was recorded in extended play (El?) speed. To adjust the
slow tracking, put a tape into slow motion, then press the CHAN-
NEL buttons on the front panel of the VCR until the besl: picture

is obtained.

Usingthe time counter

Time counter

II III II II sp

UJ- U,U Os

Your VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the
tape has run in hours, minutes, and second_. This counter is

useful when you want to find specific points on a tape. The
counter will not work with blank tapes, on blank sections of tape,
or when the VCR's power is off.

settingthecounter

To set the counter to "0HOOM00S," press the CANCEL button on
the remote control. (You cannot reset the counter if the VCR

channel number is being displayed on the TV or if you are using
the VCR's menus.)

Your VCR will automatically reset the counLer to "0H00M00S"
when you load a tape into the VCR. It will[ display "- H M S"

when there is no tape in the VCR.

t UsingtheAdvancedRecordingControls

In this section, you'll learn about some of the advanced recording
features of your VCR, including:

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• Using the PerfecTape ®feature,

• Displaying the time gauge and the remaining time, and

• Displaying the preserLt time.

VCR Main Men_;_'_V_,

Your choices are:
_Program to record

QFirs_ Time Set-Up

Usingthe PerfecTape®feature

PerfecTape is an exclusive Mitsubishi feat_w_ that tests the
quality of video tapes you will record on. After each test, the VCR
will adjust its internal circuitry in order to make the best :possible

recording on your tape.

settingupPerfecTape

You have the option of setting PerfecTape to l!unction only when
you start a test, or to automatically function every time you insert

a tape that has not yet: been recorded. To do this:

O Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the

"VCR Main Menu."

_ e_---MENU_ogo back

® e--ENTER _o enSer

Video mute (ON)
Auto power save (OFF)

O RF converter (ON)

(AUTO)

9[O]m--ADJUST So selecS

e-----MENU_o so back

Use the ADJUST buttons to move the cursor next to "Custom-
ize choices" and press the ENTER button.

The "Customize choices" menu will appear. Use the ADJUST
buttons to select °PerfecTape" option.

O Press the ENTER. button to set "Perfec'rape" to AUTO or

MANUAL.

Press the MENU button two times to turn off the menus.

If you set PerfecTape to AUTO, the VCR will automatically test
any non-recorded tapes you place in the VCR It will not auto-
matically test recorded tapes - you must choose to test those
yourself.

If you set PerfecTape to MANUAL, the VCR will not automati-
cally test any tapes. PerfecTape will only function when you

initiate a test.

usingPerfecTapeautomatically

Beforeyoubegin,youneedto:

° have set "PerfecTape" to "AUTO" in _;he"Customize

choices" menu.

Band

Hish ...... {

Mid ..... {

Low .... J

Tes_in9 ,She sa_?_;_

Load a tape that has not been recorded into the VCR.

The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing,
the VCR records tbr one second, then evaluates the recording
it made. The entire test takes about eight seconds. Du:fing
this time, the "PT" light on the front pand will flash. If you

wish to cancel the test, press the PLAY!STOP button while
the "PT" light is still flashing.

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Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures UsingtheAdvancedRecordingControls(cont.)

Pe_ecTape

Your tape is rated:

[ • ..... J

Averase Excellent

Your VCR is now set tO
make _he best possible

_ecordin9 on this tape;

VCR
PerfecTape

_@>--ADJUST to select

When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating of
your tape for eight seconds. On the front panel, the "PT" light

will shine steadily, indicating that the VCR has set its inter-
nal circuitry to make the best possible recording on this tape.

using PerfecTapemanually

O Load a tape that has its erasure tab intact into the VCR.

O Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; t:his

feature will record over one second of your tape.

Press the AUDIO/VIDEO button on the remote control. You
will see the function menu.

Press the AUDIO!VIDEO button until the PerfecTape func-

O

tion appears.

Press the ADJUST + button on the remote to begin the test.

O

The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing,
the VCR records for one second, then ewtluates the recording
it made. The test takes about eight seconds. During this time,

the "PT" light on the front panel will flash. To cancel the test,

press the PLAY/STOP button while the "PT" light is still
flashing.

Time gauge

VCR

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Tape remaining display

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When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating of
your tape for eight seconds. On the front panel, the "PT" light

will shine steadily, indicating that the VCR has set its inter-
nal circuitry to make the best recording on the tape. You can
quickly turn off the display by pressing 1:hePLAY/STOP

button.

Should you wish to erase the settings, eject the tape. The
settings will also be erased if you press the TIMER RESET
button or if the VCR loses power.

After the test is finished, the PerfecTape function will not
appear unless the tape is ejected.

Displayingthetime gaugeandthe remainingtime

The time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on a
video tape. The left side of the gauge is the start (S) of the tape,

and the right side is the end (E) of the tape. For a T-120 ]length

tape, played at standard (SP) speed, each mark on the gsmge

represents about 15 minutes. The remaining time display shows
the time, in hours and minutes, left until the end of a tape.

Thetimegaugeandtheremainingtimeautomaticallyappear:

during fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape), during
counter zero stop, during index searches, and when rewinding for
repeat playback.

5O

You can turn off the time gauge and the rein aining time by
pressing the DISPLAY button twice.

Tomakethetimegaugeandtheremainingtimeappea':

Press the DISPLAY button once. The time gauge and remaining
time will appear on the TV sc,reen, and the remaining time will
appear on the fluorescent display. They will disappear after four
seconds when playing a tape. To turn off the display, press the

DISPLAY button twice.

DImportant:

VCR

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Present time display

Present time display

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SP

The time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control
signals on recorded tapes. They will therefore not function with
tapes that have not yet been :recorded. Also, you must have set
the "Tape" video function correctly.

Depending on the length of the tape being used, it may take a
moment for the display to appear.

The tape remaining display may not show the correct remaining
time if the tape function is incorrectly set (se _ "Using the Audio
and Video Functions" on page 32), if you are using speed search, if
you are using a special length cassette (such as T-10 length), or if
you are using a VHS-C tape with an adapter.

Displayingthe present time

The present time display on the fluorescent display panel or on
the TV screen shows the current time. If you have not set the
clock, or if there has been a power failure of longer than 30

minutes, the display will show - : - -. The current time will be

displayed when the VCR is off. To see the current time when the

VCR is on:

O Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control twice. The

counter will be replaced by the present ti:_e.

To turn off the present time, press DISPII,_Y once.

SearchingTechniques

The VCR lets you search through a tape in a aumber of ways.
These include:

• Quick searching (CM skip),

• Speed searching,

• Using counter zero stop, and

• Index search techniques.

Quicksearching(CM skip)

This feature lets you skip over the tape you a:re playing in about
30 second intervals. It is desi_,med so that you can quickly speed

through any commercials you may have recorded.

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Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures SearchingTechniques(cont.)

To do this:

O Make sure that you have set the TV/VCR slide switch on the

remote control to the "VCR" position.

0 While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by

pressing the number button. (See the l:'ollowing chart. )

button

Number ;! 3 2 m4in 2 m5in. 6

Search 3, 1 min.

time ec. 1 min. 30 sec. " 130sec. 3 rnin.

The VCR will speed through the selected lexlgth of tape, then
resume playback. The screen to the left will appear and show the

3M Skip

3mOOs

search time and the gauge. Each mark on t|l e gauge represents 15
seconds. The marks will disappear, one by one, every 15 ,_econds

of the search time. You can set the search time up to 3 minutes.

Speedsearching

You can use speed search to visually search through the contents

of a videotape. To do this:

_Important:

While playing a tape, press the FF or REW button on the

O

front panel or on the remote control. You will see the picture
as it fast forwards or rewinds. It is no_m:Lalto see some "noise

bars."

If you press the FF or REW button and hold it down for about

1 second, the search speed will increase.

To resume normal playback, press FF or REW again quickly,

or press PLAY/STOP.

The fastest search speed that allows you to see the picture is

about 30 times normal speed. It is normal fi:_rthe number of noise
bars on the screen to increase and roll from top to bottom as the

visual search speed increases. Using speed _;earch for long
stretches of tape may cause the video heads to become dirty
faster. The fastest way to move through the tape is without a

picture, which allows you to search up to 250 times normal speed.
To do this, first stop the tape and then press FF or REW

Usingcounterzerostop

Counter zero stop is useful to quickly access to the beginning of a
recorded or playback section of a tape. The VCR will automati-
cally fast forward or rewind to "OH00M00S_ and stop the tape.

VCR
Counter zero stop

_]m--ADJUST to select

52

O Press the CANCEL button on the remote control at the point

you wish to locate later. The counter will reset to "0H00M00S'.

When you wish to return to the point specified in step O,
press the AUDIO/VIDEO button on the remote control. The

function menu appears on your screen. Press the AUDIO/
VIDEO button until the counter zero stop function appears.

O Press the ADJUST + button to start the counter zero stop.

The VCR will automatically search to the counter a0H00M00Sn

and then stop.

Indexsearchtechniques

Index search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Befi)re
using index search, index marks are placed aL important places

on a tape. Then, index search is used to find these marks. Index
marks are added automatically whenever your VCR starts a new

recording; you can also add index marks manually during record-
ing at any point.

automaticindexmarks

Whenever recording is begun from the STOP mode, an index
mark is automatically added to the tape. The on-screen message

will indicate that the mark is being recorded

Important:

_Important:

VCR
Index search

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Index marks are not added when you press PAUSE to begin
recording from the record-pause mode.

manualindexmarks

To add an index mark yourself, press the REC button on the

remote control while a tape is recording.

Index marks must be added at least one minute apart.

To search for an index mark:

0 Press the AUDIO/VIDEO button on the remote control. The

function menu appears on your screen. Press the AUDIO/
VIDEO button until the index search fimction appears.

O Press the ADJUST + button to start a forward search; press

the ADJUST - button to begin a search in the reverse direc-
tion. The VCR will fast forward or rewin(i and index search

display appears on the TV.

Once the VCR finds an index mark, it will begin playhag back
the tape from that point.

O

You can press the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons up to 19 times
to search for that many index marks. For example, to find the
third index mark ahead, press the plus (÷) button three times.
The on-screen display will count down the number of marks
to be passed before playback begins.

0 To cancel index search, press PLAY/STOP.

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Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures SearchingTechniques(cont.)

usingrepeatplayback

You can play back a section of tape over and over using the
following procedure. The tape will play until the next index mark,
rewind to the previous index mark, and resume playing. If there
is only one index mark on the tape, then the VCR will play or

rewind to that mark and resume playback. If there is no i:ndex
mark, the entire cassette will repeat.

O Press the AUDIO/VIDEO button on the remote control to

display the function menu. Press the AUDIO/VIDEO ]button
until the repeat playback function appea:rs.

O Press the ADJUST + button to start the playback.

VCR

Repeat play

_-AD3UST to select

UsingtheAdvancedOptions

Your choices are:
_i'_rosram to record

First Time Set-Up

When the VCR encounters the next mark (or the end ,ofthe
tape), it will automatically rewind to tile previous mark and
begin playback.

The VCR will also search for a blank section of tape. If the VCR
encounters any section longer than four seconds in length, the

repeat playback will begin.

Press the PLAY/STOP button to cance] the repeat.

You can make some optional setup choices. 3_his section explains:

• Using the auto power saving (auto-off}, and

• Setting the RF converter.

Usingthe auto powersaving(auto-off)

When the Auto Power Save fimture is turned on, the VCR will
automatically turn off after remaining idle fcr 30 minutes. If a
control, such as a menu function or channel selection, is used or if

there is a tape playing or being recorded, the VCR will remain on.

To use the auto power saving:

4{:@:_'AD3UST _Oilseiect

_-----MENUto

® e-ENTER to enter

Cuszomize choices :!i:i

Video mute (ON )

(OFF)

RF converter (ON )
PerfecTape (AUTO)

4[@]m--ADJUST toselec_':i

_---'-MENU _o So backi_ _

•_-ENTER _o chansel;ili

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O Press the MENU button on the remote control. The %rCR

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Use the ADJUST buttons to move the cu:rsor next to "Custom-

e

ize choices" and press th_ ENTER butto,l.

e

The "Customize choices" :menu will appear. Use the ADJUST
buttons to select "Auto power save." Then, press the ENTER

button to set to ON.

Press the MENU button once to return to the "VCR Main

o

Menu;" press the MENU button again to turn off the menus.

_>Important:

Your choices 8re:

_Program to record

First Time Set-Up

_.ADJUSTII_0selec_

When you are viewing broadcast stations r_h:rough the VCR, the

words "3 minutes->Power off" will appear o_ the TV screen three

minutes before the VCR power turns off. The display will count

down the number of minutes until the VCR turns off. If you want

to continue using the VCR, load a cassette o:: press any of the

buttons.

Settingthe RFconverter

If you are using an older TV without audio and video inputs, the

RF converter will need to be set to ON. The setting "RF con-

verter" of the "Customize choices" menu is p reset by the fhctory to

ON. If you are using a modern TV with both Audio and Video

inputs, you will need to set the RF converter to OFF.

To set the RF converter:

O Press the MENU button on the remote control. The "_'CR

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Use the ADJUST button,s on the remote to select "Customize
choices". Press the ENTER button.

QVideo mute (ON )

Auto power save (OFF)

(ON)

0 PerfecTape (AUTO)

_ADJUST _o seiect

e-----MENU _o so _aCk ......

® e--ENTER _o chanse .....

_>Important:

The "Customize choices" menu will appear. Use the ADJUST
buttons to select "RF converter". Then, press the ENTER

button to set the RF converter to ON or OFF.

_]} Press the MENU button once to return to the "VCR Main

Menu"; press the MENU button a second time to turn off the
menus.

If the "RF converter" is set to ON, you don't :]eed to press the
VCRiTV button to play a tape or to use VCR menus. The "VCR"
light will automatically light up when you press the PLAY/STOP

button or the MENU button.

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Chapter4:UsingtheAdvancedFeatures

Makinga CopyofaTape

There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape. One way is to
use the HS-U430 to play a tape and use another VCR to record.
The other way is to use another VCR to play a tape and the

HS-U430 to record.

Whichever method you choose, you will need one RCA audio cable
and one RCA video cable to connect the two VCRs. If you do not
have these cables, they are available at your local electronics

retailer. In this section you'll learn:

• Using your HS-U430 to record from another VCR, and

• Using your HS-U430 to play back to another VCR.

UsingyourHS-U430to recordfrom anotherVCR

HS-U430 IRECORDING I [ PLAYBACK J

III

VIDEO ,N4_ _AUDIO IN R

--AUDIO IN IJMONO

O Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO O

OUTPUT terminal on the other VCR.
Connect the other end of this cable to the

AUDIO INPUT terminal on the HS-U430

(labeled L/MONO). If the other VCR is
mono, this is the only audio connection
necessary.

°If the other VCR has stereo outputs, con-

nect another RCA audio cable to the AU-
DIO OUTPUT terminal of the playback

VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to
the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the

HS-U430 (labeled R).

e Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUT-

PUT terminal on the playback VCR. Con-
nect the other end of this cable to the

VIDEO INPUT terminal on the HS-U430

(labeled VIDEO IN).

O If the other VCR is a Hi-Fi deck, set the

audio monitor to "STEREO."

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tit

Auo,o OUT

AUDIO OUT L-tjJ

If you attached the connection cables to the
back of the HS-U430, use the INPUT

button to set the HS.U430 to External 1
(L1). If you attached the cables to the front

of the HS-U430, use the INPUT button to
set the HS-U430 to Exl;ernal 2 (L2).

O

Put a blank tape into the HS-U430 and find
where you want to beg:n recording. Press

PLAY/STOP.

O

Put the tape you want to copy into the other
VCR and find the place, from which you
want to begin copying. Press STOP.

O

On the HS-U430, press REC, then PAUSE.

O

On the other VCR, press PLAY, then
PAUSE.

_) Release the PAUSE button on both VCRs at

the same time.

When finished, press; t:'LAY/STOP (or
STOP) on both VCRs.

Using yourHS-U430to playbackto anotherVCR

IRECORDINGI

mm

tit

I PLAYBACK] HS-U430

"1

III

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AUDIO IN L

0 Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO

INPUT terminal on the other VCR. Connect
the other end of this cable to the AUDIO
OUTPUT terminal on the HS-U430 (labeled

L). If the other VCR is mono, you need a Y-
adapter to record both audio channels.

O

If the other VCR has stereo inputs, connect
another RCA audio cable to the AUDIO

INPUT terminal of the other VCR. Connect

the other end of this cable to the AUDIO
OUTPUT terminal on the HS-U430 (labeled

R).

O Connect a video cable to the VIDEO INPUT

terminal on the other VCR. Connect the
other end of this cable to the VIDEO OUT-

PUT terminal on the HS-U430 (labeled

VIDEO OUT).

oo,oOOT O--v,o ooo7

oo,ooot

O Set the input of the ott:er VCR to "F,xter-

aal."

Put a blank tape into the other VCR and
find the place where y(lu want to begin

recording. Press STOP

O

Put the tape you want Lo copy into the
HS-U430 and find the place from which you
want to begin copying. Press PLAY/STOP.

On the other VCR, press record (REC), and

then PAUSE.

On the HS-U430, press PLAY/STOP and
then PAUSE.

O Release the PAUSE bu':ton on both VCRs at

the same time.

O Set the audio monitor on the HS-U430 to

"Stereo". (See "Selecting and adjusting the
audio and video functions," on page 34.)

t UsingChildLock

The child lock feature prevents others from u_ing your VCR. To
lock the VCR:

O

Press and hold down the DISPLAY button on the remote

I'1 "1I'1 I'1 I'1

[

LIJ- Uj.i I-f,

LOCK light

I

.-j-i s.

_1 _1¢.

[:>Important:

control for about 8 seconds. The LOCK light on the fluores-
cent display will light up.

O

To cancel the child lock, press and hold down the DISPLAY
button for about 8 seconds, until the LOCK light goes out.

You can lock the VCR with the power off, even if the VCR is
standing by for a programmed recording. If you lock the VCR with

no cassette in it, the VCR will not accept a cassette.

Q Press PLAY/STOP (or STOP) on bot]h VCRs

when you are finished.

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oul esl oo ing

Problems PossibleSolutions ForI%_oreInformation

The VCR won't turn on. •

The VCR power is on but
no controls work.

You can't see the VCR's
picture on your TV.

Poor picture when watch-
ing the VCR's tuner on

your TV.

VCR REC button doesn't
function.

No picture during
recording.

VCR does not record TV
program.

Check the power cord and the AC outlet.
Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold the
DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds until

the LOCK light disappears.

• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold the
DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds until

the LOCK light disappears.

• Press the TIMER RESET button.

• Check the TV_s input setting

• Check to see that your VCR is not set to "LI" or
"L2."

• Check the video channel setting.

• Check your TV's fine tuning, if using an older
TV.

• Check your connections to make sure they are
secure.

• Check the erasure prevention tab on the
cassette.

• Check the hook-up.

• Check to see if your TV is set to the correct
channel or input.

Check the VCR tuning.
Check the input selection on the VCR. Does the

front panel display show "Ll" or "L2"? If so, you

must switch it to tuner by pressing the INPUT

button.

See Chapter 1, "Getting to

Eric w Your VCR."

See. Chapter 3, "Operating
¥0u r VCR."

See Chapter 3, "Operating
Yo_:.r VCR."

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

Se__Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

Sec, Chapter 2, "Connect-

lag Your VCR" or Chapter

3, "Operating Your VCR."

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

The VCR timer recording
does not operate.

Noise in the picture and • Check the tracking control. Adjust manually if See Chapter 4, "Using the
distorted sound, necessary. Advanced Features."

Po or no Hi-Fi sound. • Check the monitor settings. ,_e,. Chapter 3, =Operating

Playback is noisy or • Clean the video head using a dry-type video
"snowy". head cleaning cassette. Do not use a wet-type

VCR remote does not

function.

• Check that the programmed recording light

lights up on the fluorescent display.

• Check the clock time.

• Make sure you have turned the VCR off before

the start time.

• Check the quality of the video tape. Your VCR."

cleaing cassette, as it may damage your VCR.

Excessive use of a cleanng cassette could shorten
head life. Be sure to follow the cleaning instruc-
tions carefully.

• Have your VCR video heads cleaned by a
qualified service technician.

• Check to see that the remote modes of your VCR
and your remote are correctly set.

• Check to see that the TV/VCR slide _witch is set
to the correct position.

See Chapter 3, "Operating

Your VCR."

See Chapter 3, "Operating
Your VCR."

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Index

A

A/B switch ........................ 12

adding channels ............... 28

adjusting tracking ........... 47

advanced

options ........................... 54

playback controls .......... 46

rec.ording controls ........ 48

using features ............... 46

antenna

connecting ...................... 11

terminals ....................... 10

audio

connecting a TV with

inputs .......................... 16

function button ............... 8

input, output terminals 10

input terminals .............. 7

monitor .......................... 33

audio video functions

selecting ........................ 34

using .............................. 32

auto ,clock function .......... 29

auto power saving ........... 54

auto speed programming. 44

B

backup, memory ................ 45

batte:ries, installing .......... 19

C

cable, connecting ............... 11

cable box, connecting ....... 12

cable tuning light .............. 8

cancel

bu_ton .............................. 9

programmed recording 45
recording in progress .. 38

cassette slot ........................ 6

cassette status symbol ...... 8

changing programmed record-

ing settings ............... 44

changing settings while

programming .............. 38, 42

channel(s)

adding and deleting ...... 28

buttons ........................ 7, 9

display .............................. 8

memorize ....................... 27

selecting ........................ 29

child lock ............................ 57

clock setting ....................... 29

CM skip ............................. 51

connecting

antennas ..... 11, 12, 13, 14

cable ............................. 11

VCR to TV ............. 16, 17

copying a tape .................. 56

counter display ................... 7

counter zero stop ....... 34, 52

D

daylight savings time ....... 29

digital tracking light ........ 7

display button .................... 9

displaying present time. 51

displaying time gauge .... 50

E

eject button .......................... 6

enter button ........................ 9

erasure, preventing tape. 24

F

fast forward button ........ 7, 9

fast forwarding a tape ..... 25

fluorescent display ............ 7

front panel buttons and

functions ...................... 6

important safeguards ....... 2

index search techniques 53

input button ....................... 9

installing the batteries ... 19

L

Language .......................... 25

loading tapes ............. 23, 45

lock light ............................ 7

locking ............................... 57

M

memory backup ................ 45

menu button ...................... 9

menus, using ..................... 26

N

normal recording .............. 33

number buttons ................. 8

O

One key program button .... 7

one key p:rogramming ..... 40

one touch recording

(OTR) ............................. 39

P

pause butto_ ................... 7, 9

pausing a tape .................. 25

PerfecTape ®

light .................................. 8

using ....................... 34, 49

play and record light ........ 8

play and stop button ..... 6, 9

play back ......................... 24

Play Perf_cTape ............... 34

playback conLrols ............ 24

advanced .......................... 46

power button ................. 6, 8

programmed recording

light ................................. 7

notes about; .................... 43

programming:

auto speed ...................... .44

cancel ............................. 45

changing settings

while ...................... 38, 42

one key ........................... 40

VCR to receive

channels ..................... 26

VCR to record ............... 36

Q

quick prog_mm

button ................................ 8

using .............................. 42

quick searching ............... 51

R

rear panel _erminals ....... 10

record button ................ 7, 8

record light .......................... 8

record, programming

VCR to ........................... 36

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Index

record speed ................ 34, 44

recording

advanced controls ......... 48

audio .............................. 33

canceling programmed. 45
canceling one

in progress ................... 38

current broadcast ....... 35

notes about

programmed ................. 43

one key programming... 40

one-touch ........................ 39

Quick Program .............. 42

settings .......................... 34

speed ....................... 34, 44

remote control

buttons ............................. 8

installing batteries ....... 19

ow_rview .......................... 8

sensor ............................. 7

using .............................. 19

repeat playback ......... 34, 54

rewind search button ... 6, 9

rewinding a tape ............. 24

RF converter

setting ........................... 55

tape

copying ........................... 56

loading ..................... 23, 45

playing ........................... 24

preventing erasure ....... 24

repaired .......................... 24

repeating .................. 34, 54

unloading ....................... 23

television

connecting ....................... 15

operating with remote .. 21

terminals, rear panel ....... 10

time counter ..................... 48

time, display present ....... 51

time gauge ......................... 50

time, remaining ................. 50

time, setting ...................... 29

timer reset button ..... 10, 45

tracking ............................. 47

troubleshooting ................ 58

TV/VCR slide switch ......... 9

U

unloading tapes ............... 23

V

S

S-VtIS quasi playback ..... 24

SAP broadcast ................... 33

safeguards, important ........ 2

search

index ............................... 53

quick ............................... 51

speed .............................. 52

techniques .................... 51

setting the clock .............. 29

skipping programs ......... 44

special effects .................. 46

speed search .................... 52

Stereo ............................... 33

still adjustment ............... 47

T

tape function .................... 34

tape speed lights ............... 7

VCR

light ................................. 7

operating ........................ 19

operating two with one

remote ....................... 20

setting up ...................... 18

viewing picture coming

from your ................... 22

VCR/TV button ................... 8

video

function button .............. 8

input, output terminals 10

input terminals .............. 7

mute ............................. 27

using functions .............. 32

volume controls ................. 8

6O

Guia deOperaciSnB sicadelaVideograbadora

®

bot6n de rebobinado (REW)
Utilice este bot6n para rebobinar una

cinta.

9 ®

11--

®

6--

3--

®

4--

10--

--12 d_

8--

®

114 345 @

bot6n de reproduccidn y parada

(PLAY/STOP)

Oprima este bot6n para comenzar la
reproducci6n de una cmta, oprima de

nuevo para detener la cinta.

®

bot6n de adelantado (FF)

Utilice este botSn para adelantar una
cinta.

bot6n de grabaci6n (REC, REC/OTR)
Utilice este botSn para comenzar la
grabaciSn.

botSn de pausa (PAUSE)

Utilice este botSn para pausar o congelar
una cinta.

botSn de menti (MENU)

Oprima este botSn para utilizar el sistema
operativo de menfis en pantalla.

botSn de cambio de canales
(CHANNEL)

Oprima este botSn para cambiar canales
en la videograbadora.

botSn de cancelaciS_a (CANCEL)
Oprima este botSn para cancelar

selecciones en los metals en pantalla, o
para poner e] contador de tiempo en

"0h00m00s'.

botdn de programaci6n r_ipida
(QUICK PROGRAM)

Oprima este bot6n para ver de inmediato

al menfi de programar grabaciones

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Funcionesbasicas

Q

bot6n de encendido (POWER)

Oprima este bot6n para encender o apagar la
videograbadora.

®

bot6n de modalidad (VCRJTV)
Oprima este bot6n para cambiar entre el

sintonizador o salida de la videograbadora y el
sintonizador del televisor.

Si desea obtener una guia para esta yideograbadora en Espafiol, sirvase Iiamar a/[phone] o (770) 734-£;526

"Programar grabaciSnes'.

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bot6n de ingreso (ENTER)

Oprima este botSn para ingresar
selecciones en los mends en pantalla.

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selector de modalidad (TV, VCR)

Utilice este selector para usar el control
remoto para operar la _ideograbadora

(VCR) o su televisor (TV).

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bot6n de expulsi6n (:EJECT)
Oprima este bot6n para expulsar la cinta.

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pantalla

O Si nunca se ha usado ]a videograbadora, vaya al paso _.

Oprima el bot6n TIMER RESET en el pane] t_casero de la
videograbadora.

O Oprima el bot6n POWER para encender la videograbadora.

Oprima el bot6n MENU en el control remoto.

Selec_ Language

0 Enslish

9[_AD3UST _o'_selec_'; _

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Sus selecciones son:

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OProsramacion Inicial

4[_]m--AD3UST£seleccionar

_---MENU Para volver

® _--ENTER c_¢onfirmar_

Pr'osramaci6n Initial !

Sus selecciones son:

_Memorizar canales

A_=aair/borrar canales

4[_-AD3UST-seleccionar

_---MENU Para volver

® _--ENTER - confirmar

Ver_ el mend de seleccionar el idioma "Select Language". Util[ce
los botones de adjuste REW/-ADJUST o FF/,_d)JUST+ para

seleccionar el idioma.

Despu4s de seleccionar el idioma que desea, cprima el bot6n
ENTER. Luego oprima el botSn MENU para sal_r de los m en_s.

C6mo porterel reloj

O

Oprima el botSn MENU en el control remoto para encender el
"Mend Principal".

@

Utilice los botones de ajuste REW/-ADJUST o FF/ADJUST+ para

sobresaltar la selecci6n de "Programaci6n Inicial'; luego oprima
el botSn ENTER.

O Utilice los botones de ajuste REW/--ADJUST o FF/ADJUST+ para

sobresaltar la selecci6n "Poner el reloj"; luego oprima el bot6n

ENTER.

O Utilice los botones de ajuste REW/-ADJUST o FF/ADJUST+ y

ENTER, para programar el rues, a/io, dfa, :hora y selecciSn de hora
de verano.

A] completar las selecciones de poner el reloj, oprima el botSn
ENTER. Ahora oprima el bot6n MENU tres veces para salir de los

mends.

C6mo programarla videograbadoraparagrabar

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OHora comienza

OHora _erminado --:--
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® _ENTERz_confirmar._

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Oprima el bot6n MENU en el control remoto para encender el

"Men6 Principal".

@

Utilice los botones de ajuste REW/--ADJUST o FF/ADJUST+ para
sobresaltar la selecciSn de =Programar grabaciones'; luego oprima

el bot6n ENTER.

O

Utilice los botones de ajuste REW/-ADJUST o FF/ADJUST+ y
ENTER para programar el canal, d_a, la hora y minutos de
comienzo, la hora y minutos de terminado y la velocidad de
grabaci6n.

O

A1 completar las selecciones de programar grabaciones, oprima el
botSn ENTER. Ahora oprima el botSn MEN]:] dos veces para salir
de los men6s. Aseg_rese de insertar una ¢inta en blanco para
hacer su grabaci6n.

MITSUBISHI

VIDEO CASSETFE RECORDER

LIMITED WARRANTY

MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. ("MELA") warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if purchased

from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material:

a. Parts. For one year from the date of original purchase at retail, we will repair or replace, st ot.r option, any defective part

including the video head without charge for the part. Parts used for replacement are warranted for the remaincler of the original warranty period.

b. Labor. For six months from the date of original purchase at retail, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair without charge

at an authorized MITSUBISHI service center.

c. Notice. To obtain warranty service, you must notify an authorized MITSUBISHI service center of any defect within the

applicable warranty time period.

1. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, deliver your VCR to the nearest MITSUBISHI service center.

Shipping expenses are your responsibility. The name and address of the nearest service center can be obtained from your MITSUBISHI Dealer,
or by writing or calling MELA at the address and telephone number below. Proof of purchase date from an authorized MITSUBI[SHI Dealer is
required when requesting warranty service. Present your sales receipt or other document which establishes proof and date of purchase. THE

RETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS NOT A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE. Howew_r, please detach and return

the Owner Registration Card so that we can contact you should a question of safety arise which could affect you.

2. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modificalion, alteration, repair or service of this product by anyone other
than an authorized MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; operation in a manner contrary to the instructions which
accompany the VCR; freight damage; or any damage caused by acts of God such as lightning or fluctuation in electrical power. This warranty
also excludes all costs arising from installation, adjustment of user controls, external antenna systems, service of products purchased or serviced
outside the U.S.A., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-required maintenance including head clean ng. Consult lhe operating
instructions enclosed with the product for information regarding user controls.

3. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ANY REMEDY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE
BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-

ABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TC) A TERM OF ONE YEAR.

4. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MELA BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR

OTHERWISE.

5. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranly lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special, or

consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

6. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

7. BI--FORE REQUESTING SERVICE, please review the instruction booklet to insure proper installation and correct customer control
adjustment. If the problem persists, contact your nearest MITSUBISHI Dealer for name(s) of authorized MITSUI31SHI Service Center(s). If you
are unable to obtain the information, please call 1-800-332-2119, or wrile us at the address below.

.,,soo,s.,,.,c.°o,,cs..,.,c.,.C,o.ox MI'!SUBISHI

Norcross, GA 30091-5025

RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS

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CITY

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PLACE OF PURCHASE

,_ MITSUBISHI

MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
6100 Atlantic Boulevard

Norcross, GA 30071-1305

© 1997 Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.

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