Mitsubishi HSU510 Owner’s Manual
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I_] his Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with
the _ mark may be used with this model.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEl_.
The hghtning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (serv_ cing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
IMPORTANT:
RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO :P_JN OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN" BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER'S ATTENTION TO
ARTICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUI_DING AND, IN
PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED 3?0 THE
GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS
PRACTICAL.
A TableofContents
Important Safeguards ................................ 2
Preface
Welcome to Mitsubishi ............................... 5
Unpacking Your VCR .................................. 5
Chapter One
Getting to Know Your VCR ....................... 6
Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........... 6
Fluorescent Display ...................................... 7
Overview of the Remote Control ................. 8
Rear Panel Terminals ................................ 10
Chapter Two
Connecting Your VCR .............................. 11
Connecting the Antenna or Cable to the
VCR ......................................................... 11
Connecting cable antennas .................... 11
Connecting other antennas .................... 13
Connecting separate UHF/VHF
antennas .............................................. 14
Connecting the Television ......................... 15
Determining if you need a splitter ......... 15
Connecting a regular TV to the VCR ..... 16
Connecting a TV with audio and
video inputs ......................................... 16
Connecting the A/V Network (optional) .... 17
Chapter Three
Operating Your VCR ................................. 19
Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time.. 19
Setting up your VCR if you are using a
regular TV ........................................... 19
Setting up your VCR if you are using a
monitor TV ........................................... 20
Using the Remote Control ......................... 20
• Using the remote control to operate
the VCR ............................................... 20
Using the remote control to operate
the TV .................................................. 21
Viewing the Picture Coming from
Your VCR ................................................ 22
Viewing the picture coming from your
VCR if you are using a regular TV ..... 23
Viewing the picture coming from your
VCR if you are using a monitor TV .... 23
Loading and Unloading Tapes .................. 23
Playing a Tape ........................................... 24
Playing back a tape ................................ 24
Using basic playback controls ................ 25
Selecting the On-screen Language ........... 25
Using the Audio and Video Functions ...... 26
Selecting and adjust:.ng the audio
and video function:_ ............................. 26
Descriptions of audi(, and
video functions ..................................... 27
Using the Menus to Set the Time ............. 28
Programming the VCR to Receive _V
Channels ................................................... 30
Programming charmels automatic.ally .. 30
Using video mute ..................................... 31
Adding and deleting channels ................ 32
Selecting a channel ................................. 33
Recording ................................................... 33
Recording a current broadcast ............... 34
Programming your VCR to record ......... 35
Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ....... 37
Using One Key Programming ................ 38
Using Quick Program .............................. 40
Notes about programmed recording ...... 41
Chapter Four
Using the Advanced Features .................. 45
Using the Advanced Playback Controls .... 45
Using: special effects ............................... 45
Adjusting the trackin g ........................... 46
Using the time counter ........................... 47
Using t:he Advanced Recording Controls .. 47
Using the PerfecTap_ TMfeature ............. 48
Displaying the time gauge and the
remaining time ......... :.......................... 49
Displaying the present time ................... 50
Searching Technique,,s ................................ 50
Edit searching .......................................... 51
Speed searching ....................................... 51
Searching by time .................................... 52
Searching for a blallk portion of tape .... 53
Index search techniques ......................... 53
Using the Active A/V Network Features .. 56
Making a Copy ofa Ta_e ............................ 57
Using your HS-U510 to record from
another VCR ......................................... 58
Using your HS-U510 Lo play back
to another VCR ...................................... 59
Using Child Lock ....................................... 59
Chapter :Five
Troubles:hooting ........................................ 60
Index ................... _ ......................................... 61
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR FU-
TURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAR]_:ED ON THE VCR.
5. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
.
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered
to.
4. Follow instructions
All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Cleaning
Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the video product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.
. Water and Moisture
Do not use this video product near water --
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
. Accessories
Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The video product may fall, causing
serious injury toa child or adult, and
serious damage to the appliance. Use only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the video product. Any mounting of
the appliance should follow the manu-
facturer's instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
An appliance and cartcombination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure
reliable operation of the video product and
to protect it from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or covered.
The ope:aings should never be blocked by
placing the video produ,_ on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar ._.m_ace. This video
product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer's instructions have been
adhered to.
10.Power Sources
This video product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home,
consult your appliance c[ealer or local
power company. For video products
intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating in-
structions.
ll.Grounding or Polarizati,_n
This video product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety fea-
ture. If you are unable _ insert the plug
fully into the outlet, t_3' reversing the plug.
If the plug should still f_dl to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat t:he safety purpose of
the polarized plug.
12.Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikely tobewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst
them,payingparticularattentiontocords
atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
pointwheretheyexitfromtheappliance.
13.Lightning
Foraddedprotectionforthisvideoproduct
receiverduringalightningstorm,orwhen
it isleftunattendedandunusedforlong
periodsoftime,unplugit fromthewall
outletanddisconnecttheantennaorcable
system.Thiswill preventdamagetothe
videoproductduetolightningandpower-
linesurges.
14.PowerLines
Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbe
locatedin thevicinityofoverheadpower
linesorotherelectriclightorpowercir-
cuits,orwhereit canfallintosuchpower
linesorcircuits.Wheninstallinganoutside
antennasystem,extremecareshouldbe
takentokeepfromtouchingsuchpower
linesorcircuitsascontactwiththemmight
befatal.
15.Overloading
Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextension
cordsasthiscanresultin ariskoffireor
electricshock.
16.ObjectandLiquidEntry
Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothis
videoproductthroughopeningsasthey
maytouchdangerousvoltagepointsor
short-outpartsthatcouldresultinafireor
electricshock.Neverspill liquidofany
kindonthevideoproduct.
17.OutdoorAntennaGrounding
• If an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the video product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSUNFPA No.70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
LEAD IN WIRE
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDliNG
CONDUC]ORS
•(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CIJ_MPS
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_POWER SERVIC|" GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODIE (NEC ART 250, PART H)
18.Servicing
Do not attempt to sez_ce this video prod-
uct yourself as openiJlg or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refi_r all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
19.Damage Requiring S,_rvice
Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet and refer selwicing to qualified
service personnel under the follo_4ng
conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into t_:e video prod_t,ct.
(c) If the video product has been exposed to
rain or water.
(d) If the video produ,_ does not operate
normally by follo_ing the operating
instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as
a_. improper adju:_tment of other con-
trols may result izLdamage and will
often require exte:._sive work by a
q_.alified technici_m to restore the video
product to its normal operation.
(e) If the video product has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
(f) When the video product exhibits a
distinct change in performance- this
indicates a need for service.
20.Replacement Parts
When replacement pm-ts are required, be
sure the service tectmician has used
replacement parts specified by the manu-
facturer or have the _,;ame characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substi-
tutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
ImportantSafeguards
21.Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this video product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the video product is in safe
operating conditions.
CONDENSATION
Leave the VCR on, without a tape in it, for 2
hours ff the VCR has been exposed to sudden
changes in temperature. Sudden temperature
changes cause moisture to from on the metal
parts inside the VCR. This moisture can cause
tape to stick and damage the head. Leaving
the VCR on for a 2 hour period will dry the
inside of the VCR.
PROTECTTHEPOWERCORD
Do not damage the power cord. Darnage to the
power cord may cause a fire or shock hazard.
When unplugging the power cord, please hold
by the plug and remove it carefully.
DONOTPLACEANYTHINGiONTHE
RECORDER
Heavy objects placed on the recorder will
cause damage. The top of the recorder is also
slotted to provide ventilation. Do not obstruct
these ventilation slots.
WHENNOT IN USE
When you finish operating the recorder..,
always unload the c_sse_tc, and turn OFF the
VCR POWER.
CAREOF THE VIDEOCASSETrETAPES
• 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 ,iirect sunlight.
• Avoid dusty places.
• Place the cassette in the cassette case and
store vertically.
• Never store tape in a high humidity
location.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, m._d
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 guar_Ltee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment dces cause handful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to w:hich the receiver
is.connected;
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Co_unu-
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.
_jk PREFACE "
Welcometo Mitsubishi
UnpackingYourVCR
Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video
Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces superior so_ad and a
high resolution VHS picture. It includes VHS Hi-Fi audio
recording and playback, delivering compact disc-quality audio.
Your owner's guide has been designed with _asy-to-follow
explanations and directions. In addition, yollr 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 welcome to Mit._;ubishi.
As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following
items are included:
• Remote control
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2 "AA" size batteries
• Registration card
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If any of these items are missing, please cow,tact your dealer.
A few suggestions:
Be sure to save the box and packing material your VCR came
in. Your VCR should always be transported in this box.
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Before you hook up your VCR, please t_tke a few minutes to:
• complete the registration card and s,_nd it back to us
immediately,
• file your sales receipt in a safe place, and
• place the VCR on a stable surface with sufficient lighting to
do the hook-up.
• 1 Audio cable with red and
white plugs at each end-
• 1 Video cable
- • 1 Coaxial cable:
[:>Important: Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place the
VCR on top of the television.
ng o now YourVCR
Now that you have unpacked your player and read through the
safety information, it's time to become famili_w 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 _rith the
locations of all the controls.
On the followhag pages, you'll find information on:
$ FrontPanelButtonsandFunctions
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power button (POWER)
Press this button to turn the VCR on or
off. Remember, you need to turn the VCR
off after you have programmed the VCR to
record.
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eject button (F_CT)
Press this button to eject the cassette.
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PerfecTape button (PERFECTAPE)
Press this button to use the PerfecTape TM
feature. The PerfecTape TM feature wSll test
your videotape and set the VCR to make
the best possible recording with that tape.
cassette slot
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This is where you put the video cassette.
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rewind and reverse search button
(REW)
Press this button to rewind a tape or to
reverse search. You can also use this
button to control the playback speed of a
tape.
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play button (PLAY)
Press this button to play a tape.
® fast forward and fast forward search
button (FF)
Press this button to :fa,,_tforward a tape or
to fast forward search.. You can also use
this button to control the playback speed
of a tape.
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video input 2 termivLal
If you want to record a video signal from
another source (such as a camcorder or
VCR), you connect the other source here.
® audio input 2 termixtals
If you want to record an audio signal from
another source (such a _ a camcorder or
VCR), you connect the other source here.
® input button (INPLD?)
Press this button to choose between the
antenna and any other equipment that
may be connected. You will also use this
button to adjust the VCR's clock for
daylight savings time.
(_) remote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote
control. Do not block it
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channel buttons (CHANNEL)
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Press these buttons to change channels.
Also use these buttons to adjust tracking
and picture vibration.
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record button (REC/OTR)
Press this button once to record until the
end of the tape. Press repeatedly to set the
time for One-Touch Recording (OTR).
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(see the illustration on the next page)
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one key program button (ONE KEY
PROGRAM)
Press this button tc program the VCR to
record.
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pause button (PAUSE)
Press this button tc pause a tape when
recording, or to freeze a frame when
viewing a tape.
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stop button (STOP)
Press this button to stop a tape.
(!) lock light (LOCK)
This lights up when you use the "Child
* Lock" feature.
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remain light (REM)
When this is lit, the numbers in the
display show the tape remaining on the
tape, in hours and minutes.
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counter display
This displays either the current time, how
long the tape has run, or the amount of
time remaining on the tape. The counter is
automatically set to 0H00_00S when a new
tape is loaded. It will display "-_ - -M- -s"
when no tape is in the VCR. The current
time is displayed whenever the VCR is
turned off or when you press the
DISPLAY button. This area also displays
the contents of a pzogrammed recording
when you are programming your VCR.
Additionally, it displays the audio level in
decibels for both the left (L) and right (R)
audio channels.
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tape status symb ol
This will light up when a tape is in the
VCR. The dashes in the center of the
symbol simulate the movement of the tape
when playing and recording.
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programmed recording light
This lights up whe:a the VCR is off and
yo_t have programmed the VCR to record.
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index light
This will flash when you are writing or
erasing an index mark; it will light when
you begin searching for an index mark.
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tape speed light (SP, LP, EP)
This will light to indicate the tape speed
you are using when playing or recording.
"SP _ indicates standard play; "LP _
indicates long play; "EP _ indicates
extended play.
(£) VCR light (VCR)
This w-ill light up when the VCR_
button is set to "VCR." It indicates that
the antenna signal is being routed through
the VCR's tuner.
(_) stereo indicator (ST)
_nis lights up when the VCR is receiving a
stereo signal.
® SAP indicator (SAP)
This vrill light up to indicate that the
channel you are watching has a Separate
Audio Program, or SAP. An SAP is an
alternative soundtrack to the program you
are watching, often _m_ther language.
@ play light (PLAY)
This lights up when the VCR is playing.
@ record light (REC)
This lights up when the VCR is recording.
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PerfecTape light (:P_)
This will flash when the PerfecTape TM test
is in progress. It v411 light steadily when
the test is completed.
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digital tracking light (DTR)
This will flash when you first play a new
cassette, indicating that the VCR is
adjusting the tractdng. When tracking is
finished, it will glow steadily. If you adjust
the tracking manually it will turn off.
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channel display
This displays the ch_mael or the input you
have selected.
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cable tuning light
2_nis lights up when your VCR is set to
receive cable broadcasts.
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0 power button (POWER)
Press this button to turn the VCR on or off. If you
have programmed the VCR to record, you need to
turn the VCR off.
TV button (2_€)
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Your VCR remote control can be used to control
most of the functions of many brands of televi-
sions. After setting up your remote for your
particular brand of television, press this button
when you want to use the remote to operate your
television. See your _ owner's guide for
information about operating your TV.
(_) number buttons
Use these buttons to select television
stations.
® input button (INPLD?)
Press this button to select between the
antenna and any other video equipment
that may be connected
function button (AUDIO/VIDEO)
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Press this button to adjust the VCR's
audio and video functions.
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volume controls (VOLUME)
Press the bottom half of this button
(indicated by the down arrow) to lower the
volume; press the top half of this button
(the up arrow) to raise the volume.
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rewind and reverse search button
(PEW)
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.
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play button (PLkY)
Press this button t_ play a tape.
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VC,R button (VCR)
Press this button before using the remote
to operate your VCR.
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display button (DISPLAY)
Press to display the following in,£ormation
On the television::
• how much time has elapsed on the
_.x_rrent tape,
• the channel number you are 'watching,
• the source that is supplying the VCR
with a signal,
• the present time,
• whether the VCR is stopped, playing,
or recording, and
• how much time is left on the tape.
This button can also be used to turn on
and off the "Child Lock" feature.
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quick program button (QUICK PRO-
GRAM)
This button allows you to progrmn your
VCR more quickly and easily. Wtmn you
pres,; this button, you will immediately
see the "Program 1_ record" screen, where
you can begin progr_nming your VCR to
record.
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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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mute button (MIYI_)
Press this button to turn off the sound or
to restore it to its previous volume.
_) record button (REC)
Press this button to start recording.
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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.
channel buttons (CHANNEL)
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Press these buttons _ change chaxmels.
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enter button (ENT.ER)
Use this button to enter a channel or to
enter selections on t_e on-screen menus.
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jog, adjust, and index search buttons
(JOG/ADJUST, INDEX SEARCH)
After pausing a tape, you can use these
buttons to advance a rope frame-by-frame.
When using the on-screen menus, use
these buttons to selecL or adjust items.
Otherwise, use these :_uttons to begin an
index search.
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menu button (MENU)
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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.
(_ stop button (STOP)
Press this button to stop a tape.
VCRfI_ button (VC_
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Press this button to switch between the
VCR's tuner and the TWs tuner: When
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you select _VCR," you ,-hange cham_els on
the VCR; when you select _rv," you
change channels on the TV.
fast forward and fast forward search
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button (FF)
Press this button to fa_t forward a tape or
to fast forward search. You can also use
this button to control the playback speed
of a tape.
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@ antenna terminals
• antenna in.terminal(ANTENNA IN)
Use this terminal to attach an external
antenna or cable. This "brings in" an
outside signal.
• antenna out terminal (ANTENNA OUT)
Use this terminal to attach the VCR to
your TV. This terminal "sends out" the
signal to your TV.
,_V Network terminals
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(ACTIVE A/V NETWORK)
Use these terminals to connect the VCR
with other Mitsubishi products that have
Active A/V Network terminals or AN
Network terminals.
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audio input and output 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 (not stereo) signal, you should use
only the left (white) terminal.
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@ video input and output terminals
These yellow terminal_s are for sending
(OUT) and receiving (IN) video signals.
. You will only need to use these if you have
a monitor television: o:r for making copies
of tapes.
video channel switch (VIDEO
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CHANNEL)
If you connect your VCR to a monitor TV,
you set this switch to "OFF/AV." If you
connect your VCR to a regular TV, you set
the switch to "3" or °45 whichever station
is NOT used for broadcasting in your area.
(See "Setting Up Your VCR for the First
Time" in Chapter 3.)
timer reset button (TIMER RESET)
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If you press this button, you will erase all
of your programmed recording settings,
reset the on-screen la_ guage, and also
reset the clock. Use th:is button wit]h care.
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,_ CHAPTER TWO
ConnectingYourVCR
Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's features, you're
ready to connect the antenna and the t_;levision. You won't have
to complete all of the connections you see in this 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 t_;levision.
Connectingthe Antennaor Cableto the VCR
$ Connectingthe Television
Connectingthe NV Network (optional)
, ConnectingtheAntennaor
CabletotheVCR
The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable.
Because there are at least four differen_ types of ante_mas, 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 amterma you
have. Then, make the connection for that type of antenna. You
can then go straight to the next section, =Connecting the Televi-
sion."
This section shows you:
• Connecting cable antennas,
• Connecting other antennas, and
• Connecting separate UHF/VHF antennas.
Connectingcableantennas
If you have cable TV, this is the only anter_._a you need te hook
up. Because some cable companies require a cable box (for un-
scrambling cable signals), there are two kinds of cable connec-
tions shown: with and without a cable box.
connectingcablewithoutacablebox
Find the =source" cable. It usually come.,; out of the floor or out
of a wall. If it is connected to your TV, d_sconnect it.
t_
Connect the cable to the .ANTENNA IN _rminal on the back
of your VCR. Screw or push the cable on_x)the terminal until
it is tight.
When you are finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor,3abletotheVCR(cont.)
connectingcablewitha cablebox,ifallchannelsarescrambled
If your cable system scrambles all of its charmcls, follow the
directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR:
m
ANTENNA
Disconnect the cable box from the TV.
L(•-)]- ---
Connect the cable from the cable box to the ANTENNA IN
terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw o:r push the cable
L(• }i
onto the terminal until it is tight.
O See page 15, =Connecting t:he Te!evision."
[:>Important: If your cable company scrambles all of its channels, you cannot
record one channel while watching another.
connectingcablewitha cablebox,ifonlysomechannel.,;arescrambled
If your cable company only requires the use of a cable box for
some channels, we suggest using the following connection. _._is
connection will allow you to w_.tch one non-scrambled cham_el
while you record another non-scrambled chan_ el.
VCR Back Panel
ANTENNA
II •, =It- -
Beforeyou begin, you willneed:
• a cable splitter,
• four lengths of co-axial cable, and
• a cable A/B switch.
O Find the =source" cable; it usually comes out of the wall or the
floor. If it is connected to your cable box, disconnect it.
Connect the source cable to the Kin" terminal on the cable
splitter.
Connect one end of a coaxial cable to an "out" terminal on the
splitter. Connect the other end of this cable to the =A-IN_
terminal on the A/B switch.
0 Connect one end of the second coaxial cable to the other =out"
terminal on the splitter. Connect the other end of this cable to
the =ANTENNA IN" terminal on the cab:_ebox.
Connect the third coaxial cable to the =AN:?ENNA OUT"
terminal on the cable box. Connect the other end of this cable
to the =B-IN _ terminal on t:he A/B switch.
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A/B Switch
', i Source cable
i
_"- - J Splitter
Cable Box
0 Connect the fourth coaxial cable to the "OUT" terminal on the
A/B switch. Connect the other end of t[ds cable to the "AN-
TENNA IN" terminal on your VCR.
When you are finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Televi-
sionl
With this connection, you should set the A,:B switch to _B" only
when you are recording a scrambled ch_r_r, el. In that case, you
should set your VCR to record channel 3 (or 4), and manually set
the cable box to the channel you wish to record.
You should leave the A/B switch set to "A"for all other situations.
If you have questions concerning your cable system, please
contact your cable company.
[_Important:
With this connection, you cannot record a ,.scrambled channel and
watch a non-scrambled ch_mnel at the same time. You also cannot
watch a scrambled channel and record a n_n-scrambled channel
at the same time.
Connectingotherantennas
If you don't have cable TV, you'll need to connect a regular an-
tenna. Your antenna may :have one of two different kind of ends
(called _leads') on it.
The two kinds of leads are:
• 300-ohm flat twin leads that look like this:
* or a 75-ohm round lead that looks like this:
Follow the procedures for connecting the _Snd of leads :your
antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."
connectinganantennawitha300-ohrnflattwinlead
(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.)
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 brown plastic covering. Sometimes these leads have
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 Cabletothe VCR(conL)
Wrap each exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw
shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips 1ruder the screw
Insert lead under screws
and tighten.
--.15/8"1,-- _ /
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heads). Tighten the screws.
O Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna terminal on the
VCR labeled ANTENNA IN.
HI • J|
300-75 Ohm Adapter
__._
O When you are finished, go to page 15, "Coanecting the Televi-
sionl
connectinganantennawitha 75-ohmroundlead
Am_NN---_-
II g--|I,- -
0 Disconnect the antenna from 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.
A
IC • II
When you are finished, go to page 15, "Co:_necting the Televi-
sion."
connectingseparateUHFNHF antennas
You may have two separate antennas (one UHF, one VHF) that
bring TV signals into your home. If you do, yoa'll need to combine
the two antennas into a single wire to connect them to the VCR.
To do this, you'll need an attachment called a combiner (which is
available at your electronics s_ore).
The chart below will help you determine the kind of combiner you
need.
If your UHF antenna wire looks ...and your VHF antenna wire ...ther you need a combiner
like this.., looks like this... like thi
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To connect your antennas:
(please see the illustration on the next page.)
O Disconnect the antennas from the back of Lhe TV.
Connect the antenna leads onto the combtaer.
Screw or push the combiner onto the ANTENNA IN terminal
on the VCR.
O When you are finished, see page 15, =Conr ecting the Televi-
sion. _
VHFAntenna
/- \
UHFAntenna
-- 300OhmFlat
TwinLead
:L_ 75 Ohm
CoaxialCable
300 - 75 Ohm Adapter Combiner
ConnectingtheTelevision
300 Ohm
Flat Twin Lead
__m
ANTENNA
e
Jr- 4 I]1
A
/
Now that you have completed the antemla connections to your
VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the TV. (If you haven't
connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 11, "Cormecting the
Antenna or Cable to the VCR.') Because e_Tery television is
different (especially older model TVs), your VCR may need to be
connected in one of a variety of ways. This section shows you:
• Determining. if you need a splitter,
• Connecting a regular TV to the VC]_:, and
• Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs.
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Determiningifyouneedasplitter
You should look at the back panel of your _.gVto see if you need
any special equipment to connect the TV to the VCR. You may
need an attachment called a UHF/VHF splitter (which is avail-
able at your local electronics store). The chart below will tell you
ffyou need a splitter, and what the splitter will look like.
If the TV's antenna terminal looks like this...
®
_TE.NNA IN
©0
UHF
®
VHF
©©
UHF
©©
VI"tF
...then you will need a splitter that looks like this.
No splitte n,.=_led
UHF/VHF
From ANTENNA OUTon VCi_ VHF IN on TV
UHF/VHF splitter
From ANTENNA OUTon VCl
splitter
-O
.j_UHF IN on TV
__ Connectto
Connect to
Connect to
Connect to
VHF IN on TV
TV
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR Conne_,'tingtheTelevision(cont.)
Connectinga regularTVtothe VCR
To connect a regular TV to the VCR:
O Take the black cable (called a coaxial cable) that is supplied
with your VCR and attach it to the terndr,al labeled AN-
TENNA OUT on the back of your VCR.
Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on your TV
O
labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes also called
_ANT-IN" or %rI-IF IN." If'you have an older TV without this
kind of terminal, you will have to use a splitter and then
connect the splitter to the television.
O If you have a TV with auc_io and video inputs, you should
proceed to the next section, "Connecting, a TV with audio and
video inputs." Otherwise, your connection s are complete.
VCR ANTENNA TERMINAL
' ANTENNA
it e ii
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OUT
TV without an ANTENNA IN terminal (single antenna terminal for VHF _Lnd UHF)
UHF/VHF Splitter Connect to
From ANTENNA OUT
on VCR
ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA IN-+
A
UHF/VHF Splitter Connect to
Connect to
VHF IN on
TV.
Connectinga TV withaudioandvideo inputs
Your new VCR can be connected to many di_.:'erent types of
televisions. Because you purchased a l-li-F_i VCR, you will want to
take advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it to a
stereo TV system.
From ANTENNA Corlnect to t"
OUT on VCR VHF: IN on TV.
TV AI_'ENNA TERMINAL
.... Q
ANTENNA IN
/ UHF IN on TV.
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Beforeyou begin:
• You should have already completed the section "Connecting
a regular TV to the VCR."
connectinga stereoTVwithaudiovideoinputs
Connect a set of red and white audio cab:.es to the AUDIO
O
OUTPUT terminals on the VCR labeled AUDIO OUT. The
red cable is for connecting the right (R) Channel and the white
cable is for connecting the left (L) channel.
VCR Back Panel
AUDIO
AUDIO IN C) VIDEO
OUT
w I
Ifyour TV has only one (mono) audio input, connect only the
white (L) output from your VCR.
O Connect the other ends of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT
terminals on your TV labeled AUDIO :IN.
O Connect a single yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT
terminal labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR.
O Connect the other end of this cable to the yellow VIDEO
INPUT terminal on the TV labeled VIDEO IN.
TV [lack Panel
AUDIO IN VIDEO IN"
II L=_--,-I, I I
AUDIO OUT L/"--_ IDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT R__L_ IV
ConnectingtheAN Network(optional)
Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input and output
terminals called the "A/V Network." The primary purpose of the
A/V Network is to "pass" remote control ccdes between Mitsubishi
components.
In simple language, when the A/V Network is connected, you can
point your VCR remote control at the TV, and the TV will "pass"
the commands on to the VCR.
To connect the AN Network, you will need a cable with a =mini"
jack at both ends. (A mini jack is the kind you find on headphones
for personal stereos.) A cable may be included with your
Mitsubishi TV. If not, you can purchase a cable with miini jacks at
your Mitsubishi dealer or an electronics store.
To connect the A/V Network:
AUDIO IN L------ _ i l
AUDIO IN R _ VIDEO IN
Connect a cable to the terminal on the TV labeled A/V
O
NETWORK OUT or ACTIVE A/V NE_._VORIL Connect the
other end of the cable to the terminal on the VCR 1,'_beled
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK IN.
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAN i_letwork(optional)(conL)
@ If you have another Mitsubishi component equipped with A/V
Network, attach a cable to the terminal o_ the VCR labeled
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT. Attach the other end of this
cable to the terminal on the other component labeled AJV
NETWORK IN or ACTIVE A/V NETWOF;K IN.
BACK PANEL
(MitsubishiTV)
AN NETWORK
IN OUT
BACK PANEL
(VCR).
(Other Mitsubishi component)
BACK PANEL
IN OUT
L
our
@ @
E>Important: Never connect your A/V Network in a loop, as shown below.
TV VCR
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connectingActiveAN Network
Your VCR has the ability to perform certain automated functions
in conjunction with Mitsubishi TVs that have ACTIVE AN
NETWORK terminals. These automated funclions are called
"Active A/V Network."
.In order for Active A/V Network to function properly, you faust
make the connections above and your VCR must be connected to
the EXT-1 input terminals of your Mitsubishi TV. Informal;ion on
how to use the Active A/V Network features b,-_ginson page 56.
5 e nj rVC.
Now that you've completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connec-
tions, you're ready to start enjoying your ecuipment. To get the
most satisfaction out of your VCR, you shmdd carefully read the
two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for t:he First Time" and
"Viewing the Picture Coming from Your VCR." Then you can start
exploring what your new VCR can do.
In this chapter, you'll learn:
$ Setting UpYourVCR for the FirstTime
UsingtheRemoteControl
$ ViewingthePictureComingfrom YourVCR
LoadingandUnloadingTapes
PlayingaTape
Selectingthe On-screenLanguage
UsingtheAudioand VideoFunctions
$ Usingthe MenustoSetthe Time
$ Programmingthe VCRto ReceiveTVCl_annels
Recording
Setting UpYourVCRfor theFirstTime
It's important that your VCR is set up correctly before you try to
work it. If you carefully read this section, you will avoid confusion
later and get the most out of operating your system.
This section teaches you about:
* Setting up your VCR if you are using a regular TV, and
• Setting up your VCR if you are using a monitor TV.
SettingupyourVCR if youare usinga regu
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