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

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