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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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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l( • II

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,-- _ /

ii • i!

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.

II • Iii

OUT

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

0

..

II o"l]

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![arTV

O Turn on your TVand Vj_rn it to charme:L 3 or 4, whichever is

NOT used for broadcast in your area.

O Look at the back panel of the VCR mid set the VIDEO CHAN-

NEL switch to channel 3 or 4, whichev,_r is the same as the
TV.

Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER button.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR SettingUpYourVC_fortheRrst'time(conL)

SettingupyourVCRif youare usinga monitor"IV

O 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 "E:_t-l" on the screen.)

Look at the back panel of the VCR and se Lthe VIDEO CHAN-
NEL switch to OFF/AV.

@} Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWEE button.

HelpfulInformation

$ UsingtheRemoteControl

Whatisa Monitor71/?

A monitor TVis one that has both audio and video inputs. This

enables the TV screen todisplaya picture fro._an external tuner,

such as a VCR tuner.

If your TV does not have both audio and video inputs, it is a

_regular" TV.

Once you know what type of TV you are usfn$, you might want to
mark it here so that you (and others) won't fo_'get.

Monitor D "Regular"[--]

In this section, you]l 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.

Usingtheremotecontrolto operatethe VCR

2O

installingthebatteries

Unpack two AA 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.

For best results, please use Duracell AA MN-1500 batteries.

operatingtheremotecontrol

O Press the VCR button on the remote control. This "tells" the

remote that you want to control the VCR.

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

toward the VCR and press the buttons you desire.

Usingthe remotecontrolto operatethe TV

The HS-U510 remote control can operate m any of the frequently-
used functions of your TV. This way, you need to use only one

remote to operate both your VCR and TV.

The HS-U510 remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi
televisions, but it also can operate TVs from other manufacturers.

If you need to set your remote control for yc,ur particulm" brand of
television, follow the instructions below.

Code Buttons

1"

2*

3*
4
5

6
7
8

9
0

ENTER

CANCEL

. INPUT

DISPLAY

VOLUME •

*Use button 1, 2, or 3 to set up

your remote for use with
Mitsubishi TVs.

settingupyourremotecontrolto operateyourTV

0 Turn off your TV.

On the HS-U510 remote. • control, press 1;he TV button.

While holding in the POWER button, press one of tb.e buttons
listed in the "Code Buttons" list to the left. If your _i_¢turns

on, proceed to step O.

O If your TV does not turn on, repeat step O, but try a different

button listed in the "Code Buttons" list. Keep trying the

buttons until your TV turns on.

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

your brand of TV. You may want to circle the code button

that you used.

You will not have to perforzn 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 co:_trol to operate your

TV, you will be able to use the POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME,

MUTE and number buttons to operate your TV.

Additionally, you will be able to use the I)ISPLAY, INPUT and

ENTER buttons, depending on which type ,_fTV you have. Please
refer to the table on the nex_ page.

[_Important:

Sometimes manufacturers "_ll change the remote control codes
for their products, or they will use more them one code. ]:fthis is

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

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR UsingtheRemoteControl(cont.)

_>Important:

ifyouusedthiscode

buttontosetup
yourremote...

1

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

0

ENTER

CANCEL

INPUT

DISPLAY

VOLUME •

... thetheDISPLAY ... andtl IIIPUT
buttonwillworklike buttonwill like

thisbutton.., thisbu

DISPLAY INFJl

"I-VN

TVNDISPLAY
DISPLAY
DISPLAY

RECALL
RECALL

DISPLAY

TVN

TV/_

AL

TVNJ D

DISPLAY

DISPLAY
DISPLAY

DISPLAY
DISPLAY

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TV/_
TVNI :3
TVNI :3

... andthe ENTER

buttonwillworklike

thisbutton...

ENTER

100

ENTER

ENTER

ENTER

100

100

ENTER

100
ENTER
ENTER

When you replace the batteries in your retool;e, the remote will
return to its initial setting (code button "1"). :Repeat the steps on

the previous page to reset your remote conr,rol.

operatingyourTVwiththe HS-U510remotecontrol

O

Press the TV button on the HS-U510 remote control.

@

Point the remote control towards the remote sensor on the TV
and press the desired buttons.

O To once again control the VCR, press the VCR button.

_Important:

Because of variations among models, some or all buttons may not
work, or they may operate different functions than listed above,

for your particular TV. If this occurs, you may need to use your
TV remote control.

€ ViewingthePicture Comingfrom YourVCR

This is the most important part of using your VCR, but of Len the
most confusing: how do you view a picture coining from the VCR?

Beforeyoubegin,youshouldknow:

• whether you are viewing a "Monitor 'I_,= or a "Regular TV."

(See page 20.)

This section teaches you about:

• Viewing the picture coming from your VCR if you are using

a regular TV, and

• Viewing the picture coming from your VCR if you are using
a monitor TV.

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ViewingthepicturecomingfromyourVCRifyouareusinga
regularTV

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

O Turn on the VCR by pressing the POVvER button.

Check to see if the =VCR" light on the t_ont panel display is
lit. If it is not lit, press the VCRiTV buLton until it is lit. You
are viewing the picture from your VCE!

With this set-up, you will use the VCRf[_¢ button when recording,
when viewing tapes or broadcast stations through your VCR, or
before using the VCR's menus. You also use the VCR/TV button
to switch back to normal TV viewing.

Viewingthe picturecomingfrom yourVCR ifyou are usinga
monitorTV

Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input.
(For most Mitsubishi _s, this means pressing the TV's

INPUT button until you see the words "Ext-l" on tile screen.)

Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER button. You are
viewing the picture from your VCR!

[_Important: If you wish to return to normal TV viewing, switch your TV_s

input back to its previous position. If your system includes a
home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, ])lease refer to your
home theater receiver's owner's guide.

LoadingandUnloadingTapes

DImportant: Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged

in. Even when the VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will auto-
matically turn the VCR on. Use only tape_,_that have a _ label.

o(_____] Loadinga tape

Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents

_/\_ label faces towards you. The other edge is hinged and should

Correct \' } face towards the VCR. The plastic window that shows the

\

Incorrect If you load a tape that has not yet been recorded, your VCR will

videotape should face up.

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

test the tape with the PerfecTape feature (see page 48).

_Important: Your new 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
do_nwards, wait a few seconds, and try aigain.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR LoadingandUnloadingTapes(cont.)

Unloadinga tape

O Press the EJECT button oil the front of the: VCR. If the VCR

POWER is off, the VCR wi]] turn on, eject the tape, then turn
off.

O Remove the tape.

[>Important:

_Warning_

You cannot eject a tape while recording. You nnust first press

STOP.

preventingaccidentalerasure

Tapes come with a tab which, when removed, prevents you from
recording over them. If you attempt to record over a tape that has
had this tab removed, the VCR will eject it and briefly display an
error message. To record over ,;uch a tape, simply place a piece of

vinyl tape over the opening.

using repairedtapes

We recommend that you take _my broken or to:rn tapes to a
professional for repair. If you repair a torn tap,._ with improper

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

headcleaning

Your VCR automatically cleans the head and the drum of the
VCR whenever you load a tape. If you see "noL,;e" or snow when
playing a tape, eject the tape, re-load the tape, then wait 3 or 4

seconds. Repeat this process.several times to improve the picture.

, PlayingaTape

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

play a tape. This section describes:

• Playing back a tape, and

• Using basic playback controls.

Playingbacka tape

Beforeyoubegin,youneedtoknow:

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

O Load a pre-recorded cassette.

Press the PLAY button either 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.

5

PlayingatapeisalsoanActiveA/VNetworkfeature.(Formore
information,seepage56.)

Usingbasicplaybackcontrols

rewindingatape

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

If the tape is stopped, you will begin rewinding. If the tape is

playing, you will begin "reverse speed search."

_>Important:

o \°

Q

_Important:

If you press the POWER button while the t_pe is rewinding, the

VCR will turn OFF when the beginning of the tape is reached.

fastforwardingatape

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

If the tape is stopped, you will begin fast fo!.wcard. If the tape is
playing, you will begin "forward speed search."

pausinga tape

Press the PAUSE button on the front p_ne] or on the remote
control to freeze the picture on the screen.

If you leave the VCR in pause for 5 minute:_ when playing a tape,
the VCR will automatically stop to prevent damage to the tape. If
you pause the tape for more than 5 minutes during recording, the
VCR will stop recording.

controllingvibrationduringstillframe

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

SelectingtheOn-screenLanguage

You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, and

functions in one of three languages: English, Spanish, or French.

You should do this before you use the menus or set any audio/
video functions.

Select Language

_am_

Espafiol
Franqais

Beforeyourbegin,you needto know:

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

O

Use ADJUST to select.

and ENTER.

Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your

VCR. Then, press the MENU button on the remote control. If
this is the first time the menus have been used, you will see

the menu for selecting an on-screen language.

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Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR SelectingtheOn-screenLanguage(cont.)

O Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons on the reraote control to

move the cursor next to the desired language.

Espafiol

Franqais

O Press the ENTER button on the remote control. The menu

Will change to the _VCR Main Menu."

Use ADJUST to select.

and _N_ER •........L :........

Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

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

be accessed at almost any time, the "Select Language" menu will

not automatically appear again ai%er it is first set. To see the
"Select Language" menu, press the TIMER RESET button on the

rear panel to clear the language setting. Then, follow the instruc-
tions above.

Usingthe AudioandVideoFunctions

You can use the remote control to select many of the VCR's audio
and video functions and adjust their settings. _e VCR will
display the settings on the television's screen.

This section will teach you about:

• Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions, and

• Descriptions of audio and video functions.

The audio and video functions you can adjust are:

--monitor,

-- normal record,

-- level meter,

-- front display,

--record speed, and
tape.

Selectingandadjustingthe audioandvideofunctions

Below are instructions on how to select and adjust these func-

tions. If you are not familiar with the purpose of these functions,

definitions begin on the next page.

Beforeyoubegin,youneedto know:

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

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

VCR
Monitor STEREO
Use ADJUST to select

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JOG/ADJUST

O Press the AUDIO/VIDEO button until the function you want

to select appears.

O Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons on the remote to adjust the

setting.

The functions will disappear if you do not press any buttons for 5

seconds.

[_Important:

_>Important:

The audio and video function displays do not appear when the

VCR menu is displayed and during special effects playback.

Additionally, the recording speed ("REC speed") and "Tape"
functions do not appear during playback.

Descriptionsof audioandvideofunctions

Following is a list of the audio and video fuactions, along with
descriptions of their uses and their setting_.

audiomonitor

The monitor function allows you to listen to the various audio
tracks that your VCR is capable of recording. You can dloose 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.

• The MONO track is much lower in qaality than the others.
However, the monitor is automatic, ally set to MONO if you

are watching a tape that was not recorded in VHS Hi-Fi.

• Choose L to hsten to the left channe] of a stereo track.

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

• Choose STEREO to listen to both the left and right
channels of the stereo track.

If you have your VCR connected to a surro_md sound system, you
must set the audio monitor to STEREO. Surround sound relies on

the combination of left and right channels 1_ create the rear
channels effects.

normal recording (NormalREC)
When your VCR is recording, it actually records 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

Separate Audio Program broadcasts, also known as an SAP
broadcast. A SAP broadcast is an alternative audio soundtrack for

your program; it is often a version in another language.

You can use the nomal recording function to set the VC,R to
record the SAP broadcast on the mono track by choosing SAP.

Otherwise, choose L+R. In either case, the main progrmn is re-

corded on the stereo Hi-Fi track. Also, if there is no SAP broad-

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

Be careful if you choose SAP. If you play your tapes back on a
non-Hi-Fi VCR, you will be able to hear on:[y the mono track. You

may have to watch a show in a language you don't understand!

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•level meters (Levelmeter)

Use the level meters function to turn the front panel level rcteters
on or off.

frontdisplay(Frontdisp)

Use the front display function to dim or bright_n the front panel.

recordspeed(RECspeed)

The speed at which you record has an effect on picture quality. SP
will produce the best picture quality and can record up to two

hours of video on a T-120 tape. Mitsubishi's EP speed has only

slightly poorer quality, but records up to six hoars on a T-120.

Your VCR can only record in SP or EP speed, but can play back
tapes recorded in SP, LP or EP.

tape(Tape)

Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Tape

Remaining display. If you are using a tape that is two hours long
or less (labeled T-30 through T-120), set this function to _T-:120."
If you are using a tape labeled T-160, set the f_nction to "T-160."

If you are using a tape label T-180, set the function to _T-180."

You cannot i, se this function _Lth a tape that is less than 30

minutes long, or with a tape labeled "T-210."

# UsingtheMenusto SettheTime

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 memorizing channels.

Beforeyoubegin,youneedto know:

@

• First Time Set-Up

Your choices are:

C_stomize choices
Memorize channels
Add/delete channels

and ENTER. , ....... , ....

Press _EN_J_f6r_Main::Menu

Set,the

m mm

Year I99_"
Date .i Thursday

Clock 12:00P.
Daylight savings (OFF

Use ADJUST to-select,

and E_TER."Pfes4 : '

MENU for Set-Up Menu •

O

O

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

Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your
VCR. Then, press the MENU button on the remote control.

You will see the _VCR Main Menu." Make sure the cursor is
next to the words =First Thne Set-Up." If it is not, use the
JOG/ADJUST buttons to p].ace the cursor there.

Press ENTER. The =First _I2me Set-Up" menu will appear.
The cursor will be next to =Set the clock." r_ess the ENTER

button.

You will see the =Set the clock" menu. The cursor will be next

to the word "Month." Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons until

the correct month appears on screen. Pres:_ the ENTER
button.

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Month J_ne

Date I ThUrsday
Clock 12 :00P.

Daylight savings (OFF)

U_e-,ADJUST to select. ""

and ENTER. Press

M__V_-_o_.._et-up ,Men.u.. _-

The cursor automatically moves to the word _Year." ]_ess the

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

button.

Set the clock

Month June
Year 1995 _

Clock 12:00P.

Daylight savings (OFF)

Use ADJUS.T to sele.ct_.

MENU for t_eteU/_l_ent_ :__

Month June

Su d y--

Year 1995

Date 18 SgndaZ

Daylight savl_gs ('OFF)

Use ADJUST to select, .......

and ENTER. Press

MENU for Set-Up Menu

Set the clock

Month June
Year 1995

Date 18 Sund_y

slmw_m 7+_o_

Daylight savings')OFF)

Us e __-D._UST. !rid -s et_edt. ,: -

and. E N_.ER_-!Press :.::• -

_z___.f.orse_:_p__Nenu ._

The cursor automatically moves to the word "Date." Press
the JOG/ADJUST buttons to set the date. Press the ENTER
button.

O

The cursor automatically moves to tim word "Clockl The hour
numbers and the am/pro indicator will be blinking: :Press the
JOG/ADJUST buttons to set the hour _md am/pm at the same
time. The JOG/ADJUST + button moves the clock forward;

the JOG/ADJUST - button moves the _.lock backwards.

Press the ENTER button.

The minutes numbers will now be blinking. Press the JOG/
ADJUST buttons to se_ the minutes. When you have set the

correct time, press the ENTER button.

O

The cursor automatically moves to the words "Daylight

savingsl If you are cu::rently following Daylight Savings
Time, use the JOG/ADJUST buttons to select =O1_; other-
wise, select "OFF." Then, press ENTER. You will see the
"First Time Set-Up _ menu and the clock will start m_ming.

Set the clock

Month June
Year 1995

Date 18 Sunday
Clock 7:30P.

b. ., - ,- (OFF)

Use ADJUST to select.

and ENTER. Press

MENU_for Set-U p Menu

[_Important:

O

Press the MENU button once to return to the _v'CR Main
Menu_; press the MENU button agair to turn offthe menus.

settingtheclockforwardor backwardbyonehour(adjustingforDaylight
SavingsTime)

You can adjust the Daylight Savings Tim_ setting wit_mut enter-

ing the menus. With the VCR turned off, press the INPUT button
on the front panel. If Daylight Savings is currently ON, this will

turn it offand set the clock back one hour. If it is currently OFF,
this will turn it on and set the clock forward one hour.

Each time you press the INPUT button, the Daylight Savings
setting will switch between "ON _ and "OFF." Any time you adjust
this setting, you should check any pro-grammed recording to be
sure they are set to the correct times.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR Usingthe MenustoSettheTime(cont.)

Dlmportant: If you want to adjust the clock when your VCR is in stand-by for

programmed recording, simply press the POWER button on the
front panel This turns off the programmed recording light, but

the VCR will remain turned off: When you fini:;h adjusting the
clock, press the POWER button again, and make sure that the

programmed recording light is 'back on.

If you have a Mitsubishi TV with both Active A/V Network _md
"StarSight" features, you don't have to set the time on your VCR.
See your TV Owner's Guide for details.

t ProgrammingtheVCRto ReceiveTV Channels

Before your VCR can receive television channe:[s, you need to
program all of the channels you can receive £nt_ your VCR.
Fortunately, our menu system makes this an, easy process._%is
section will also explain some other channel-rei[ated functions.
This section explains:

• Programming channels automatically,

• Using video mute,

• Adding and deleting channels, and

• Selecting a channel.

Aspecialnoteto
cableboxsubscribers

Programmingchannelsautomatically

Using this process, your VCR _Jll automatically tune in all of the
television stations you can receive. You can later get rid of un-

wanted or unused stations.

If your local cable box company scrarnbles some or a!! statians,
and/or requires you to use a cable box, then your abih'ty to pro-

gram channels will be limited. The cable box receives all of your
channels and then sends only one to your TV (_md 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.

Beforeyou begin, you should:

• have completed all connections between your VCR, TV, and
cable or antenna; (see page 11)

• know how to view the picture coming fl'om your VCR; (see
page 22) and

• know how to use the menus. (See page 23.)

To program channels automatically:

3O

O Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the INPIYr

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

First Tim_._"U_ _°..

Your choices are:

Set the clock
Customize choices

I[,_ I i[e| qlJliV,_ ;,gelg_l i I IT;,]il i

Add/delete channels

Use ADJUST to select.
and ENTER.

Press MENU for Main Menu

Press the MENU button on the remote ,mntrol. You will see
the "VCR Main Menu" on the TV screer..

Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons to move the cursor next to
"First Time Set-Up." Press the ENTER button.

The "First Time Set-Up" menu appears on your screen. Press
the JOG/ADJUST buttons to move the cursor next to =Memo-

rize channels." Press the ENTER button.

[_Important:

What type of antenna is
connected to the VCR?

mmm

Indoor/outdoor

Us_" ADJUST °_"se_e ¢'t'.-"
and ENTER. -+-Pf_ssT_r_+_:;:_ :

MENU for Set-Up Menu

Me-m6r-£77e_+_h-a-nh-eTs_ -..--_.--

Now memorizing all the
stations you can receive

Channel 3

Stand by this may take
a few minutes

press CANCEL

_>Im _ortant:

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 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 JOG/
ADJUST buttons to select the kind of antenna you connected.

• If you are using any cable combination, including a cable
box with an A/B switch, choose "Cab:Le."

• If you are using an antenna that receives only over-the-air
broadcasts, such as "rabbit ears" or a roof-mounted an-

terma, choose "Indoor/outdoor."

Ai_r you have made your choice, press ENTER.

O

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

Afar the VCR is finished programming all the channels, the
screen will return the VCR's picture.

Automatic programming may include vacant channels ff there

was a noise or stray signal on the channel. If this occurs;, you can

manually delete the channels using the pr,_:edure in the section,
"Adding and deleting channels."

_VCR Main Menu

Your choices are:

Program to record
Advanced Features

Search by time

Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.'

Press MENU to exit menus

Usingvideomute

When you turn video mute ON, any blank section of tape, or any
station with a weak signal, will 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 _ideo mute OFF.

Beforeyou begin,you should knowhow:

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

• to use the menus. (See page 28.)

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

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons to move-the cursor next to

I

"First Time Set-Up." Press the ENTER button.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR ProgrammingtheVCRtoReceiveTVChannels(conL)

• _-irst-Tim_s_tuUp ......

Your choices are:

Set the clock

Memorize channels
Add/delete channels

Use ADJUST to select,

and-ENTER:=h ":: " F_; L';.;:

Pre.s_ "NENU. ++f+_Z ;u.a.+ia _enu

Custom_99. qho_c_s .....

PerfecTape (AUTO)

_l_tml_ m_t_m (ON

A/V Network (OFF

Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER to change

MENU for_!SetrUp Men_ ;_+_

The =First Time Set-Up" menu appears on Four screen. Use
the JOG/ADJUST buttons _o move the cumor next to

=Customize choices" and press the ENTER button.

0 Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons to select =VJdeo mute." Then,

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

Press the MENU button once to return te the "First Time Set-

O

Up" menu; press the MENU button a secor..d time to return to
the "VCR Main Menu;" press the MENU button a third time

to turn off the menus.

Addinganddeletingchannels

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

Beforeyourbegin,youshouldknow:

• how to view the picture coming from yo_ VCR; (page 22)

• how to use the menus. (See page 28.)

• First Time:SetTU_ ......

Your choices are:

Set the clock
Customize choices

Memorize channels

Use.ADJUS_ .to select. ,

and "ENTER_....._ "'++=' +.....

- - io I-

Press+ME_V_or Main+Menu

Dlmportant:

Channel 39

Use _JUSTI ho s_+6t ....

a channel. Use ENTER
to add it. CANCEL to

delete it. Press •

MENU for Set-Up MeSh

Not in memory

Make sure the video mute is ON. (See page 31.)

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Set the VCR's input to "tuner." To do this, press the INPUT
button on the remote control until you see a channel number

on the fluorescent display panel.
Press the MENU button on the remote control. The _¢CR

O

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons on the reraote control to

O

move the cursor next to =Fi.rst Time Set-Up." Press the
ENTER button on the remote control.

You will see the "First Time Set-Up" menu. Press'the JOG/
ADJUST buttons to move the cursor next 1_ "Add/delete

channels." Press the ENTER button.

If you are recording, playing back a tape, or re:eiving a video
signal from an external input, then the words +qX[otavailable" 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 screen for adding or deleting channels. Use
the JOG/ADJUST buttons to select the ch_mnel to be added or

deleted. Press the ENTER button to add the channel or press
the CANCEL button to delete it.

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When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press the
MENU button once to return to the "First Time Set-Up"
menu; press the MENU button a secon3 time to return to the

"VCR Main Menu"; press the MENU button a third time to

turn off the menu.

[>Important:

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

Selectinga channel

Now that you have programmed your channels, and added or
deleted some, you will want to be able to select channel,3. (If you

have not yet programmed your channels, see page 30, "program-
ruing channels automatically".)

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

selectingchannelssequentially

Press the CHANNEL buttons on the remo_ control or on the

VCR front panel. This will cycle through the channels _a sequen-

tial numerical order.

selectingchannelsdirectly

You can select channels directly by using the number buttons on

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

Recording

DImportant:

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

The VCR can receive VHF channels 2-13, UHF channels 14-69,
and cable channels 1-125. If you enter nmnbers other than these,

the channel wilt not change.

•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.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.)

Recordinga currentbroadcast

Beforeyou begin,you need to know:

* how to view the picture coming from y3ur VCR (page 22.)

To record a TV program that you are watching on the VCR:

O Load a tape that has not had its erasure tab removed into the

VCR. If you have not yet recorded on thi_', tape, the VCR will
test the tape with the Pel-fecTape feature:. (See page 48.)

O Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the INPUT

button on the remote control until a charmel number appears
on the screen or on the front panel fluorescent display.

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

would like to record. (See "Using the Auclio and Video Func-
tions" on page 26.)

Select the channel you would like to record by using the

O

CHANNEL buttons 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. Addition-

ally, if you are using an A/B switch, remember to set the
switch to the correct position.)

Dhnportant:

O Press the record button (REC) on the rewote control or the

record button (REC/OTR) on the front penel of the VC,R.

Recording will start. When you reach the end of the tape, the
VCR will automatically rewind. You can stop recording at. any
time by pressing the STOP or PAUSE button. To resume record-

ing from STOP, press REC. To resume recording from PAUSE,
press PAUSE. You can't use the REC/OTR batton on the front
panel to resume recording from record-paus_.

If you pause the VCR for five minutes, recording will stop auto-
matically to protect the tape. If you record iv extended play (EP),
you will only be able to play the tape 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 rope and briefly

display an error message on your TV screen.

usingrecordcancel

Record cancel allows you to stop a recording that you accidentally
started and rewind the tape to the exact point where recording

started. This feature is very useful if you ar_. recording and

editing out commercials as you go. If you accidentally street
recording and the commercials aren't over, you can easily go back.

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You can use record cancel only if you start your accidental record-
ing from the record-pause mode.

To use record cancel, press the rewind button (REW) on the
remote control or on the front panel within eight seconds of when

you accidentally start recording. The VCR rewinds to where the
recording started and enters the record-pause mode.

ProgrammingyourVCR to record

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

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

Beforeyoubegin:

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

VCR; (see page 22) and

• you must have set the clock. (See pa_;e 28.)

To program your VCR to record:

O

Load a tape that has not had its erasure tab removed into the
VCR. If you have not yet recorded on this tape, the VCR will

test the tape with the PerfecTape featt_:e. (See page 48.)

_VCR Main Mequ -

Your choices are:

) 4[oloJd:*l N |40I 41[;][o[Oh

Advanced Features

Search by time
First Time Set-Up

Use ADJUST to select.

and ENTER.
Press _ENU to exit menus

_Program to-record._t ._

Day --
Start time --:--

Stop time --:--

"Record speed AUTO

Use ADJUST to select.
and ENTER.

Press CANCEL to clear

DImportant:

Channel 2

_ -gonday _9-

Start time --:--
Stop time --:--

Record speed AUTO

Use ADJUST to select.
and ENTER.

Press MENU for Main Menu

@

Press the MENU button on the remote ,'ontrol. The _VCR
Main Menu" appears on your screen. U,,;e the JOG/ADJUST

buttons on the remote control to move the cursor ne_± to

"Program to record." Press the ENTER button.

If there is already a programmed recording, you will see the
_recap" screen. You can choose an empty recording slot, or

wait four seconds and the VCR will autx,matically choose the
first empty slot.

O

You will see the "Program to record" menu. Press the JOG/
ADJUST buttons to choose the channel you would hke 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 sourc% press the INPUT
button or the JOG/ADJUST buttons until =External LI" or

"External L2" appears. Select "External LI" when you wish to
record from a source connected to the input terminals on the rear
panel. Select "External L2" when you wish to record from a source
connected to the terminals on the front panel.

O The "Day" will flash. Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons to

highlight the day on which you want to record (for example,

Monday the nineteenth). Press the ENTER button.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.)

[_Important:

• Program to record
Channel 2

Day Monday 19

_ Ill'L:OOA'. '

Stop time --:--
Record speed AUTO

Use ADJUST to select.
and ENTER.

Press<MENU for Main Menu

• Program to record "-

Channel 2
Day Monday 19

Stop time --:--

Record speed AUTO

Use A_JUST toselect.
and ENTER.

Press MENU for Main Menu

When selecting a day, your choices are: a single day up to one

month away, every day from Monday through Friday, or the same
day every week. To program tbr every day f_om Monday through
Friday (to tape a soap opera, for example), press the JOG/AD-

JUST buttons until "Monday-Friday" appears. To program the

same day every week (to tape your favorite sitcom, for example),
press the JOG/ADJUST buttons until "Every _and the desired day
of the week appear.

O The hour numbers of the starting time, along with the am/pm

indicator, will flash. Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons to set
the hour when you wish recording to start. P_ess the ENTER

button.

i

O The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the

JOG/ADJUST buttons to set the minutes when you wish
recording to start. Press r_he ENTER button.

• Program to record -

Channel 2

Day Monday 19
Start time II:30A,

• _ _1_0qP_

Record speed AUTO

Use ADJUSTTto-select. "
and ENTER. . • .
Press MENU for Main'Menu

• Prosraln to-record
Channel 2

Day Monday 19
Start time ll:3:0Aa

• __. l:.30F"

Record speed AUTO

Use AD3UST to select.
and ENTER.
Press MENU for Main Menu

• Program to record

Channel 2
Day Monday 19

Start time 11:30AM
Stop time l:30Pz

Use ADJUST to select.
and ENTER.
PressMENU for Main Menu

O The hour numbers of the stop time, along with the ana/pm

indicator, will flash. Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons to set
the hour when you wish recording to sr_p. Press the F.NTER

button.

O The minute numbers of the stop time will flash. Use the JOG/

ADJUST buttons to set the minutes w:hen you wish recording
to stop. Press the ENTER button.

O

Press the JOG/ADJUST button to set th_ recording speed to
SP, EP or AUTO. (See "auto speed programming" on page 42
for an explanation of the auto speed recording feature.) Press

the ENTER button.

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• Program _o_r_cord- .

_H DAY ON OFF

b 2 M019 11:30A I:30PSP

--:.... :-- SP

--:.... :-- SP

--: SP

Use ADOIJST_:to select,
and ENTER.

Press MENU for Main Menu

[>Important: Only four of the eight program lines appear on-screen at any one

The contents of the programmed memory will appear on the

@

"recap" screen.

@

To program additional recording times, select an empty

program line by pressing the JOG/ADJUST buttons. Then,
press the ENTER button. You will return to the "Program to

record" screen. Continue the prograrmning procedure from
step O-

time. To see additional program lines, press the JOG/ADJUST
buttons to scroll the lines on the screen.

@ When you are finished with all program:ruing, turn the VCR

power OFF and be sure the programmed recording light (E3)

is lit on the fluorescent display. Howew;r, if you have a cable

box, leave the box turned ON, tuned to the station you wish to
record. If you are using _m A/B switch, remember to set the

switch to the correct position.

changingsettingswhileprogramming

If you wish to change one of your settings (such as start time)
while you are programming_ use the ENTER and CANCEL

buttons on the remote to select the setting you wish to change.
ENTER will move you forward through the fist, while CANCEL

will move you backwards. Then, use the JOG/ADJUST buttons to

change the setting.

_>Important:

If you press CANCEL while the cursor is next to the channel
number, you will cancel the entire program.

UsingOne-TouchRecording(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 ai%er your show is over.

Beforeyoubegin,youneedtoknowhow:

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

To use OTR:

Load a tape that has not had its eraslm.* tab removed into the

O

VCR. If you have not yet recorded on this tape, the VCR will
test the tape with the PerfecTape feature. (See page 48.)

Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the DYPUT
button on the remote control until a channel number appears

on the screen or on the front panel fluorescent display.

If you have not already done so, set the speed that you would

like to record. (See "Using the Audio _md Video Functions,"

page 26.)

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Select the channel you would like to recoz'd by using the

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CHANNEL buttons on the remote control or 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. Additionally,, if you
are using an A/B switch, remember to set the switch to the
correct position.

Press the REC/OTR button on the front panel twice. The first

0

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 on the front panel).

Press the REC/OTR button for each 30 minutes you wl3_ntto

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add to the OTR timer, up to 4 hours. If you press the button
10 times, you will see the word "End" on _;he front panel

display; the VCR will record until the enci of the tape. If you
press the button an eleventh time, the VCR will resunm
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 recc rd, the VCR 'will be
ready to record what you've programmed.

[_Important:

If you attempt to record on a tape that has h_,d its erasure, pre-
vention tab removed, the VCR will eject the tape and briefly

display an error message on your TV screen.

ffyouprogramtoo muchtimeintotheOTRtimer

If you program too much tim(; into the OTR timer, continve

pressing the REC/OTR button. You will "cycl_ _ around once you
have reached the 4-hour point. You can start, over, adding time in

30 minute intervals.

How0TR affects other controls

If you press the PAUSE button during OTR, the VCR will pause

recording, but the OTR timer continues to co'ant down.

If you press STOP during OTR, you erase the OTR programming.

UsingOne KeyProgramming

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

Beforeyoubegin:

• you need to know how to view the pict_lre coming from your
VCR; (see page 22) and

• you must have set the clock. (See page 28.)

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O Load a tape that has not had its erasm'e tab removed into the

VCR. If you have not yet recorded on thi_; tape, the VCR will
test the tape with the Pel-fecTape feature:. (See page 48.)

Day --
Start time --:--

Stop time --:--
Record speed AUTO

......

[:>Important: If you wish to record from an external source, press the ,ONE KEY

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Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front panel. (If

you have not set the time, the "Set the clock" menu will

appear. Set the clock, and then proceed.) If there is Mready a
program in the VCR's memory, you will see the "recap"

screen. You can use the ONE KEY PRO GRAM button to
select an empty progranmling slot, or you can wait 4 seconds

for the VCR to automatically select m_ empty slot.

@

You will see the"Program to record" screen. Press the ONE
KEY PROGRAM button until the chamml you would[ like to
record (for example, channel 2) appesxs. Then, wait :for 4
seconds. The cursor will move down to the next position,
_Day." (If you are recording from a cable box that the VCR

cannot control, set the channel to 3 or 4, whichever the cable
box sends signals on.)

PROGRAM button until "External 1" or "External 2" appears.

Channel 2

• -M nday

Start time --:--
Stop time --:--

Record speed AUTO

Select with O,K.PROGRAM._

then pause_?f6r!!_4_o_ds

Program to record -

Channel 2
Day MondaY. 19

• sr4m_m_m _lr+oo_

Stop time "'-'_"-1" _
Record speed AUTO

then pause for-4 seconds

Channel 2

_ Monday 1,9

Stop time --:--

Record speed AUTO

iI.::30:._

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Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM buttorL to choose the day you
would like to record (for example, Monday the ninet_eenth).
Then, wait for 4 seconds. The cursor will move to the starting
time, and the hours win flash.

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Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM butl_n to choose the hour

you wish recording to start. Then, wait. for 4 second,,;. The

minute numbers will begin to flash.

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Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the minutes
you wish recording to start. Then, wait for 4 second,_. The

cursor will move to "Stop time. _

Channel 2
Day Monday 19

Start time II:30_

Record speed AUTO

Select with O.K.PROGRAM.
then pause for 4 seconds

Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the hour

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

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_#-Pr_g_z_m'_8 ¥_ &_ ........

Channel -

Day Monday 19

Start time 11:30AM

Record speed AUTO

Select witk_._.K_gROGRAM;
then pause for 4 seconds

Channel 2

Day Monday 19

Start time 11:30AM
Stop time 1 :30_M

select with O.K.PROGRAM.

then pause for 4 seconds

Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the minute

you wish recording to stop. Afar 4 seconds, the cursor' will
move to "Record speed."

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Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button 1_ set the recording
speed. After 4 seconds, the menus will turn off.

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When finished with all programming, press the POWER
button to turn offthe VCR, and make s_e the programmed
recording hght (El) is lit on the fluore.c.cent display. If' you are

using a cable box, leave it turned on and tuned to the channel
you wish to record. 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.

changingsettingswhileprogramming

If you make a mistake when using ONE KEY PROGRAM::

Press the FF or REW buttons on the front panel or the
ENTER or CANCEL buttons on the remote control to move

the cursor next to the item you wish to change.

Once you have chosen a item, you can change it by using the
PLAY or PAUSE buttons on the front panel, or the JOG/

ADJUST buttons on the remote control.

Once you have corrected the setting, use the FF button or the
ENTER button to resume your place.

DImportant: If you press CANCEL or REW while the cursor is next to the

channel number, you will cancel the entire Trogram. If you want
to stop One Key Programming, press STOP.

UsingQuickProgram

•Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies
the process of programming your VCR to record. When you press
the QUICK PROGRAM butl_n on the remote control, you will
immediately see the "Program to record" menu and can begin
programming right away. You can use this feature when the VCR
is stepped, playing, recording, fast forwardhlg, rewinding, or off.

Quick Program is also an "Active A/V Network" feature. ]:fyou
have a Mitsubishi TV with Active A/V Network, turn to page 56

for more information.

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• Program to record. ,.

_,Immm_

Day --
Start time --:--

Stop time --:--
Record speed AUTO

Use ADJUST to select.
and ENTER.

Press MENU for Main Menu

• Program to record

_H DAY ON OFF

2 MOI9 11:30, 1

I0 TH22 9:00P10

7 E-HE 8:00A 9

29 FR23 5:30P 5

8 TU27 ii:00P 0

33 M-F 7:00P 7
15 SA i 8:00, 9

46 SU25 7:00A 9

:30_SP
:00PEP

:00*EP
:45eEP

:30*SP
:15PEP

:OOPEP I

00ASP

To use quick program:

Press the QUICK PROGRAM button on the remote control. If

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the VCR is off, it will turn on. After tun:rag your TV to the

correct channel or input, you will see the "Program to record"
screen (above left), unle,;s the VCR's memory is full.

If the VCR's memory is full, you will .€,e_the recap screen
(below left). You will need to use the CANCEL button to erase
an entry before you can add another one.

Complete programming as described in "Programming Your

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VCR to Record." When you are finished_ press the QI!ICK
PROGRAM button again. If the VCR is stopped, it will turn

off and be ready to record your program at a later tkae. If the

VCR is playing, recordiag, fast forwarding or rewinding, the

menus will turn off, but the VCR power will remain on. You
will have to turn the power OFF yourself.

After the VCR power is turned OFF, be sure the programmed
recording light (El) is lit on the fluorescent display. However,

if you have a cable box, leave the box turned ON, tuned to the
station you wish to record. If you are using an A/B s_mtch,

remember to set the switch to the co,:rect position.

[>Important:

_>Important:

If you press the QUICK PROGRAM button, but the clock is not

set, you will see the "Set the clock" menu. If you set the "A/V

Network" setting in the "Customize choices" menu, point the

remote control towards the FV when using Quick Progr_un.

The QUICK PROGRAM but-ton does not work during One-Key
Programming.

Notesaboutprogrammedrecording

If you use ihe VCR when the programmed l:ecording light ([_]) is
lit, you may interfere with a programmed recording. If you want

to use the VCR before programmed recording begins, press the
POWER button on the remote once. This t_rns the programmed

recording light off and the VCR on. If you. use the POWER button
on the front panel for this purpose, you wil] have to press it twice.
Pressing it once turns off the programmed :cecording light; press-
ing it a second time turns the VCR on.

When you are finished using the VCR, turr_ the VCR power off
again, either with the POWER button on the remote or the

POWER button on the fron_ 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).

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.)

If there is already a program in the VCR's memory, you will see
the "recap" screen when you bring up the :m_mus for programming

to record (unless you are programming with the QUICK
PROGRAM button). If the VCR's memory is full, you will have to

erase a program before you.can enter a new one.

If a tape runs out during programmed recor,_ing, the VCR ejects
the tape and the programmed recording lig_.t ([_) and the tape

status symbol ((:.-.:;:..-.._)will flash. Load a new _ape and press the
REC button. The VCR will resume recording.

Do not overlap the recording times you program.

{>Important:

_>Important:

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. To avoid
recording over tapes you want to save, remember that the VCR

automatically shuts off during OTR recording and =rewind & off."

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 s _fe from being acci-
dentally erased.

autospeedprogramming

Use auto speed programming if you want to record as much of the
program as possible is 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 available in only one progrmmming

slot. In this first slot, the recording speed is set to AUTO
automatically. If you want to use auto speed programmbag in this
programming slot, you don't; need to change anything.

Make sure that the "Tape" _ideo function z_atches the _ind of
tape you are using. (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and

video functions" on page 26.)

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Set the time for recording t_, end a minu_ c,r two beyond the
program's scheduled broadcast time.

programmingTVprogramsthatendonthedayafter

If you want to start the recording at 11:00 PM and end it at 2:00
AM the next day, simply set, the start time Lo 11:00 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 (£3) will turr_ off, and the :program
will be skipped. If you decide not to skip the program, press the

POWER button on the front panel twice; the programmed record-
ing light wilt light up again.

changingprogrammedrecordingsettings

If you want to change the programmed re cording settings:

• Program._o zec6rd.. ....

CH DAY ON OFF

2 MOI9 11:30^ I:30PSP

10 TH22 9:00PI0:00PEP

....... :.... :----

Use ADJUST to select.
and ENTER.
Press MENU for Main Menu

O Turn the VCR on with the POWER button.

O Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons to select "Program to record."
Press ENTER. You'll see the "recap _'screen.

O Press the JOG/ADJUST buttons to phce the cursor next to

the program you wish to change. Pres,,; the ENTER button.

Press the ENTER button to place the cursor next to the item

to be changed. Change it with the JOG/ADJUST buttons.

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

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

cancelinga programmedrecording

Use the POWER button to turn the VCR on.

Press the MENU button on the remote control. The _VCR
Main Menu" appears on your screen. Use the JOG/ADJUST

buttons on the remote control to move the cursor next to
"Program to record." Press the ENTER button.

• Program to record

¢_ DAY ON OFF

2 MOI9 II:30A I:30PSP

i0 TH22 9:00PI0:00PEP

....... :.... :--

__. .... :--

Use ADJUST to select.
and ENTER.
Press MENU for Main Menu

You will see the "recap" screen. Use the JOG/ADJUST but-
tons to place the cursor next to the program to be c_mceled.

Press the CANCEL button. The program is erased.

Press the MENU button once to retlma to the Main Menu;
press it again to turn off the menus.

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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.)

usingtheTIMERRESETbutton

You can use the TIMER RESET button on the rear panel 1_ erase

both the time and all progranlmed recordings.

To use the TIMER RESET button, press it with a pencil or a ball
point pen. The power will tufa offand the clock will reset. All

programmed recording is erased. Additionally, the TIMER:
RESET button will reset the on-screen language you selected. The
next time you use the menus, you will have t_ select the on-screen
language. (See page 25.)

correctingprogrammingerrors

If, ai_r programming, you forget to load a tape, or load a tape
with its erasure tab removed, then the programmed recording
light and the tape status symbol will flash. 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 or less, it will retain

the time and the programmed settings, provided the VCR :has
been plugged in for at least an hour beforehand. If the power is
out for more than 30 minutes the time and the programmed
settings will be lost.

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,_ CHAPTER FOUR

Osingthe .dvanced Features

Now that you've learned about the basic operation of your VCR,
you're ready to discover its advanced featlm.,s. You'll find infor-

mation on:

Usingthe AdvancedPlaybackControls
Usingthe AdvancedRecordingControls

I. SearchingTechniques

Usingthe ActiveAN Network Features

Makinga Copyofa Tape
UsingChildLock

Before you use the advanced features, you should be familiar with
all of the VCR's basic operations, including _ewing a picture
coming from your VCR (page 22), playing back a tape (page 24),
using the menus (page 28), and recording (page 33). If you find
any of the information in thi,._ section confus!ng, you may want to
review the previous chapters.

, UsingtheAdvancedPlaybackControls

In this section, youll 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, REW, and JOG/ADJUST buttons on the
remote control to control the playback speed of the tape.

usingtheFFandREWbuttonstocontroltheplaybackspeed

The FF and REW buttons control the playback speed in a step-by-
step method.

O While the VCR is playing a tape, press tile PAUSE button to

freeze the picture on the screen.

O

Press the FF or REW button. Each press of the FF button
changes the playback speed by one step i:_ the forward direc-
tion. Each press of the REW button changes the speed by one
step in the reverse direction. (See the clhart on the next page.)

To resume normal playback, press the PIAY button.

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High speed search ._

search " >

1/5 slow-motion playback /_'--_

• 1/10 slow-motion playback . ,".f> ,_"

Press the REW button 1/30 slOWs_.l_t,on playbac! I /_

1/30 reverse slow-motion playback I _J Press the FF button

J < l/to eve s,ow- o o°p ayback

J < 1/5 reverse slow-motion playback J 'J

/ <.eve ep,ayback I

Reverse fast playback I

Reverse speed search I

speedsearchI

_Important:

After about five minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the
VCR will automatically stop to avoid damage to the tape.

The picture may vibrate vertically, depending on the type of TV
you have.

usingthe JOG/ADJUSTbuttonstocontrolthe playbackspeed

The JOG/ADJUST buttons allow you to adval_ce the tape J_ame-
by-frame.

While the VCR is playing a tape, press the PAUSE button to
freeze the picture on the screen.

Press the JOG/ADJUST "+_ button to advance forward one
frame and the -2 button to back up one frame.

O To resume normal playback, press the PIAY button.

usingstilladjustment

Sometimes during still frame_, the picture may vibrate or shake.

To correct this problem, press the CHANNEL buttons on the front

panel until the vibration is reduced or stop:_. (Side-to-side vibra-

tion cannot be corrected.)

I Ilt-I I-I1-1
IH "1 I_IM I_1 I.I s I_

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_.,: 0TR

DTR light

_Important:

Adjustingthetracking

automatictracking

Your VCR automatically adjusts the tape to _,ive you the best

quality picture. When you press the PLAY button, the DIGITAL

TRACKING light will flash, showing that th_ VCR is adjusting
the picture. When the VCR has finished adju:_ting the picture, the
DTR light will shine steadily.

A certain amount of "noise _ in the picture or _ound is normal
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]"interference at the

top or bottom of the screen). To correct the _icture, you _ill have

to manually track the tape.

0 While the tape is playing, press the CHANNEL buttons on

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

O To continue automatic tracking, press both of the CHANNEL

buttons on the front panel at the same t:mae. Automatic
tracking will also resume when you ejec:; the tape.

slowtracking

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

your tape was recorded in ex_cended play (Et)) speed. To adjust the

slow tracking, put a tape into slow motion, then press the
CHANNEL button on the front panel of the VCR until the best
picture is obtained.

Usingthe timecounter

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1

_me counter

Your VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the
tape has run in hours, minutes, and seconds. 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 "0H00M00S," press the CANCEL button on

the remote control. (You cannot reset the cmmter if the VCR's
menus are in use.)

Your VCR will automatically reset the counter to "0_00_d)0s"
when you load a tape into the VCR. It will a::so display
"-H - - M- - s" when no tape is loaded in the VCR.

[>Important:

The counter cannot display times greater than "9H59M59s" in
either the forward or reverse direction. Ifyo_ are using a tape
labeled T-210, the counter will not be displayed correctly when
the tape runs longer than "9:_59M59s."

, UsingtheAdvancedRecordingControls

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

• Using the PerfecTape TM feature,

• Displaying the time gauge and the remaining time, and

• Displaying the present time.

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Usingthe PerfecTapeTM feature

PerfecTape TM is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the
quality of your video tapes. A!_r each test, the VCR will adjust
its internal circuitry in order to make the best possible recording
on your tape.

settingupPerfecTapeTM

You have the option of setting PerfecTape TM to function only when

you initiate 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." Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons on the

remote control to move the cursor next to "First Time Set-Up."

• First Time_ SetTU p .

Your choices are:

Set the clock

I_l_l ITe] i i D lir_[:,i[o]iLlTe]ll[o_]

Memorize channels
Add/delete channels

Use ADJUST to select.

and ENTER:

Press HENU for Main Menu

Press the ENTER button.

The "First Time Set-Up" menu _vill appear. Use the ,:lOG/

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ADJUST buttons to move the cursor next to "Customize
choices" and press the ENTER button.

O The "Customize choices" menu will appear. The cursor will be

next to the =PerfecTape" option.

Customize choices

(AUTO)

Video mute (ON )
A/V Network (OFF)

Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER to change

settings. Press

MENU for Set-Up Menu

PerfecTape

Band

High . . . i . . I

Mid ..... J

Low .... ]

Testing the tape ....

Press the ENTER button to set "Perfe,:Tape" to AUTO or
MANUAL.

Press the MENU button three times t_ turn off the menus.

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

If you set PerfecTape TM to MANUAL, the VCR will not
automatically test any tapes. PerfecTape ,_i[1 only function when
you initiate a test.

usingPerfecTapeTM automatically

Beforeyoubegin,youneedto:

• have set "PerfecTape" to "AUTO" in ti_e "Customize
choices" menu.

Load a tape that has not been recorded :Lntothe VCR.

The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing,
the VCR records for one second, then evaluates the recording

it made. The entire test takes about eight seconds. During
this time, the _ light on the front pm_el will flash. If you
wish to cancel the test, press the STOP button while the =PT"

light is flashing.

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PerfecTape "

Your tape is rated

i.,- ..... I ..... I

Average Excellent

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.

Your VCR is now set to
make the best possible

recording on this tape.

PerfecTape

The VCR will test your
tape. However. it must

record over a small

portion of your tape.

Press PERFECTAPE to :<

continue. ""

usingPerfecTapeTM manually

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

Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; She
PerfecTape TM feature will record over approximately one
second of your tape.

Press the PERFECTAPE button on the front panel. "You will
see the PerfecTape TM explanation screen.

Press the PERFECTAPE button again t;obegin the test.

The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing,
the VCR records for one second, then evaluates 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 STOP button while the "PT" hght is flashh_g.

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
internal circuitry to make the best recording on the 1rope. You

can quickly turn off the display by pressing the STOP button
or the PERFECTAPE button.

Remaining "lqme

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I" -I U IIH I" I.IH U l-ls

I Time

Stop

voR

SCI_Z_Z3E _

REM 1:40

0h20m08s

gauge
Remaining

"lqme

If you would like to record without the .,_ettings that resulted

from the test, press the PERFECTAPE button to turn o_the

PT light on the fluorescent display. Ifyou would like to
restore the settings, press the PERFECTAPE button to turn
the PT light back on. Should you wish to erase the
PerfecTape TM settings, eject the tape. The settings will also be
erased if you press the TIMER RESET button, or if the VCR
loses power.

Displayingthetime gaugeandthe remainin!]time

The time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on a

..._j

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 raark on the gauge
repre.sents about 15 minutes. The tape remaining display shows
the time, in hours and minutes, left until the end of a tape.

Thetimegaugeandtheremainingtime automaticallyappear:

during fast forward and rewind (from a stropped tape), during
timed searches, index searches, when re,finding for repeat

playback, during skip search, and during searches for blank
sections of tape.

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You can turn offthe time gauge and the remaining time by
pressing the DISPLAY buttx_n twice.

Tomakethe time gauge andthe remaining time app_lr:
Press the DISPLAY button once. The time gauge and remaining
time will appear on the TV screen, and the remaining time will

appear on the fluorescent display. They will disappear after four
seconds during playback. To turn off the display, press the

DISPLAY button twice.

[_Important:

Present Time

l ,,,,,,,,,

PM - II I_1H I" I_IA, I_1 I-is

VCR
Stop

S_
Sun 7:30P

0h20m08s

Present

Time

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 reraaining
time if the tape function is incorrectly set (s_e "-Using the Audio

and Video Functions" on page 26), if you ar_: using speed search, if
you are using a special length cassette (such as T-10 length or T-

210 length), or if you are using a cassette with an adapter.

Displayingthepresenttime

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 more than 30
minutes, the display will show -:- -. The mm'ent time will be

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

Press the DISPLAY button on the remo_e control twice. The
peak level meter will be replaced by the present time..

t Search!ng Techniques

5O

To turn offthe present time, press DISPLAY once.

Th.e VCR lets you search through a tape in a number of ways.
These include:

• Edit searching,

• Speed searching,

• Searching by time,

• Searching for a blank portion of tape, and

• Index search techniques.

Editsearching

Edit search is very useful for editing out coramercials if you are
recording a program while you are watching it. It is also useful as

a gener°al editing feature. Tiffs feature is sometimes called EE
(electronic-to-electronic) editing. This function works only when

you are in "record-pause" mode.

0 During record pause, press the FF or REW button on the

remote control or on the front panel to locate the point where
you want to resume recording.

O

When you find the point where you want to continue
recording (e.g. the last frame before tile commercial), stop
operating the buttons. After 3 seconds, the VCR will return to
record pause; you will see the live picture.

O

Press the PAUSE button (NOT the REC button) to resume
recording (when the commercials are over).

_>Important:

Edit search will begin any time you are in record-pause _zld
operate the REW or FF buttons. Edit search will end af_;r 3

seconds of not using the buttons.

Speedsearching

You can use speed search to visually sear(;h through the contents

7_ -,

[:>Important:

of a videotape. To do this:

O While playing a tape, press FF or REW button. You will see

the picture as it fast forwards or rewind_s. It is normal to see
some "noise bars."

O

If you press the FF or REW and hold it down for about 1
second, the search speed will increase.

O

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

The fastest search speed that allows you to ,,;ee the picture is

about 30 times normal speed. Using fast fi_z,vard or rewind with-

out the picture allows you to search up to :200 times normal speed.
The fastest way to move through the tape is without a picture. It

is normal for the number of noise bars on th_ screen to increase
and roll from top to bottom _s the search speed increases

spot check

This feature allows you to visually check the position of the tape
during fast forward or rewind.

O While the tape is in fast forward or rewi:_d (without picture),

press and hold either the FF or REW bu_ton (whichever is the
same as what the tape is doing).

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Chapter4:UsingtheAdvancedFeatures SearchingTechniques(cont)

O After a short delay, you will see the contents of the videotape,

still in speed search. The picture will slay on the screen as
long as you hold down the button.

When you release the button, the tape will resume £ast
forwarding or rewinding without a picture.

Searchingbytime

You can use the time counter to search to a specific point on a

tap4. You can search in one of two ways:

You can search to a certain point, m_asured from the

beginning of the tape.

You can search to a certain point, measure from the

current position on the tape. (You cannot search thrther
than "9h59m59s _ in either direction )

_VCR Main Menu "

Your choices are:

Program to record
Advanced Features

First Time Set-Up

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to exit menus

[>Important:

Search by time

Rewind to top and
Search to ÷ 0h30m00s

VCR will search to the "::

time you select.
Use ADJUSTto select,
and ENTER. "
Press MENU for Main Menu

[>Important:

To search for a point measured from the beginning of the tape:

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

_VCR Main Menul

Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons to move the cursor next to
"Search by timel Press the ENTER button.

If there is no tape loaded in the VCR, or if the VCR is recording,
then the words "Not available _ will flash and you will see an error.

message. Load a tape into the VCR or sWp recording.

@ You will see the "Search by time _menu. Use the JOG/

ADJUST buttons to set the point on the tape (measured from
the beginning) to which you want to search, in hours and

minutes. Hold the buttons down to set the hour and minutes
in 10-minute intervals. Press the bul_tons repeatedly to set

single minutes. You can also use the number buttons to set
the time in hours, minutes, and seconcis. Press CASrCEL to

clear the time you have entered.

If the elapsed time counter has been reset, the display you will
see will not match the one shown in step @). If this is the case,

eject the tape and reinsert it, then repeat :;teps O through 0.

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Press the ENTER button. (If you used the number buttons,

O

you do not need to do this.) The VCR _ill rewind to the
beginning of the tape, reset the counter to 0h00m00s, fast
forward to the point you selected and begin playing

Press PLAY or STOP to cancel the time search.

To search to a point, measured from the current tape position:

O Before entering the menus, press the CANCEL button to

reset the counter to "0h00m00sl

• Seamch by time

Now at Search to
0h00m00s _ 0h30m00s

VCR will search to the
time you select.

Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.

Press _£ENU for Main Menu

O Follow the instructions O through O above. You will see the

display at the left.

@) Press ENTER. The VCR will fast forward or rewind to the

point you select.

To search to another point on the same tape. you don't need to
press the CANCEL button in step O.

DImportant:

Your choices are:

Program to record

-- - -o - _ -

Search by time
First Time Set-Up

Use AD_UST_o :selectS,

•- -L ....

and .ENTER.

menus

• Advanced Features

Your choices are:

Repeat play
Erase index mark

Skip search

Use ADJUST>t O select ....

and ENTER.
Press MENU for Main Menu

DImportant:

If the VCR reaches the end of the tape befi_re finding the point

you've chosen, the search is €_anceled; if the VCR has reached the
beginning of the tape, it will begin playback. The tape may not

search to the exact point you have chosen.

Searchingfor a blankportionof tape

Use "Search to blank" to fund any blank portion of a tape.

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

"VCR Main Menu."

O Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons to move the cursor next to

"Advanced Features." Press the ENTER button. ("Advanced
Features' are not available if there is no tape in the VCR, or if
the VCR is recording.)

O

The "Advanced Features" menu will appear on your screen.
The cursor will be next t_)"Search to blm_k'. Press the

ENTER button. The VCR will fast forwaM and stop at the
first blank (unrecorded) section of tape. ]ifthe VCR reaches

the end of the tape, the search is canceled.

If there is no tape loaded in the VCR, or if the VCR is recording,

you will see an error message, indicating that this feature is not

available. Load a tape into the VCR or stop recording.

[_Important:

Indexsearchtechniques

Index search is a very useful way to find spe,ific points on a tape.
Index search works by placing index marks at important :places

on a tape. Then, you use index search to find these marks. Index
marks are added automatically whenever your VCR starts a new
recording; you can also add index marks manually at any spot.

automaticindexmarks

Whenever recording is begun from the STOP mode, an index
mark is automatically added to the tape. The index light (¥) will

flash on the fluorescent display, and an on-sc,reen message will
indicate that the mark is being recorded.

Index marks are not added when you press PAUSE to be_,4n
recording from the record-pause mode.

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Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures SearchingTechniques(cont.)

manualindexmarks

To add an index mark yourself, press the RE,3 button on the
remote control while a tape is. recording or playing.

VCR Looking
for index+ i

SUII_IIZZ_

REM 1:40

0h20m08s

VCR Looking

for index- 1

REM 1:40

0_20m08s

[>Important:

Index marks must be added at least one minute apart. You
cannot add an index mark to a tape with its erasure tab removed.

When you add an index mark to a playing lm]_e, the sound on the
mono track will turn off.

Tosearchforanindexmark:

Press the INDEX SEARCH "+" button on the remote control

O

to begin a forward search; press INDEX SEARCH "-" to begin
a search in the reverse direction. The VCR will fast forward or

rewind, and one of two screens will be di,;played on the TV.
Once the VCR finds an index mark, it _11 begin playback
from that point. You cannot begin a se;_rch from still frame.

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.

To cancel index search, press PLAY or STOP.

erasingindexmarks

O Make sure the video mute function is on. (See "Using video

mute" on page 31.)

AdvancedFeatures

Your choices are:

Search to blan
Repeat play

Skip search

Use ADJUST to select.
andENTER°

Press MENU for Main Menu

_Important:

Erase .index mark

Find the section that

includes the index mark

you would like to erase.
Press PLAY.

then press REC
before the index mark.

Press MENU for Main Menu

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

O

Main Menu" will appear on your screen.

Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons to move the cursor next to

O

"Advanced Features." Press ENTER. ("Advanced Fealmres"
are not available if there is no tape in l_he VCR, or if the VCR

is recording.)

O The "Advanced Features" menu will appear on your screen.

Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons to mow_ the cursor next to
"Erase index mark." Then, press ENTEI_;.

If there is no tape loaded in the VCR, if the VCR is recording, or if
the tape has had its erasure tab removed, you will see an error
message indicating that this feature is not a:vailable. Load a tape

into the VCR, stop recording: or place a piece of tape over the
erasure tab to correct this.

You will see the "Erase index mark _ menu (left). Without
exiting the menus, use the INDEX SEARCH buttons to find
the index mark you wish to erase.

0 When the index mark has been located, and playback has

begun, press STOP.

O Rewind the tape for a few seconds, ther., press STOP.

O Press the PLAY button, then the REC button on the remote

•control. The index light (¥) on the fluorescent display will
light up. When the index mark is found, the index light (T)
will flash, and the mark will be erased.

When the index mark has been erased, press STOP.

[_Important:

_v¢_ M_, _nu ..........

Your choices are:

Program to record

lo itIP;-I Illl:.Io I I :l;-II_III III:.l. - -. -

Search by time
FirSt Time Set-Up

Use ADJUST to select.

and+ENTER .........

Press MENU to exit menus

4 Advanc_d_eatur_:: :

Your choices are:

Search to blank

Erase index mark
Skip search

Use.ADJUST .toselect,_

and ENTER.

Press MENU for Maln Henu I

When you erase an index mark from a tape, you cannot ]hear the

sound on the mono track.

using repeat playback

You can play back a section of tape over _md over using the
following procedure. The tape. will play _nt!l the next index mark,
rewind to the previous index mark, and resume playing. If there
is only one index mark on the tape, then Uhe VCR will play or
rewind to that mark and resume playback. If there is no index
mark, the entire cassette will repeat.

Press the MENU button on the remote Control. The °qCR

O

Main Menu" will appear on your screen. Use the JOG/
ADJUST buttons to select "Advanced F_atures." Press

ENTER. ("Advanced Features" are not available if _ere is no
tape in the VCR, or if the VCR is recording.)

The "Advanced Features _ menu will appear on the screen.
Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons on the remote control to move

the cursor next to "-Repeat play." Press :ENTER.

When the VCR encounters the next ma::ker (or the end of the
tape), it will automatic_dly rewind to the previous mark and

begin playback.

Important:

2_VCR Main Menu

Your choices are:

Program to record

[ |+'l'_-ll[ll,:l l_I[:l;+II4111[

Search by time
First Time Set-Up

use ADJUST-t0Seiect, "
and ENTER.

Press MENU to exit menus

If there is no tape loaded in the VCR, or if the VCR is recording,
you will see an error message indicating that this feature is not
available. Load a tape into the VCR or stop recording.

0 Press the STOP button to cancel repeating.

skip seamh

When you use skip search, the VCR will fast forward or rewind

(without picture) through the tape, showing: you short sections of

the tape wherever it finds an index mark. Skip search only works
if there are index marks recorded on the lml)e.

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

O

Main Menu" will appear on your screen. Use the JOG/
ADJUST buttons to select "Advanced Features." Press EN-

TER. ("Advanced Features" are not available if there is no
tape in the VCR, or if the VCR is recording.)

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Chapter4: Usingthe AdvancedFeatures SearchingTechniques(cont.)

• Advanced Features

Your choices are:

Search to blank

Repeat play

Erase index mark

use ADJUST to select ....

and ENTER.
Press MENU for Main Menu

[>Important:

[>Important:

O The "Advanced Features" menu w_ll appear on the screen.

Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons on the remote control to move

the cursor next to "Skip search." Press the ENTER button.

The VCR will fast forward until it finds an index mark. Then,
it will show the tape in visual forward speed search for about
five seconds. Then it will fast forward aga:m, looking for the

next index mark.

If there is no tape loaded in the VCR, or if the VCR is recording,

you will see an error message indicating that this feature is not

available. Load a tape into the VCR or stop recording.

Press PLAY when you see the section you are looking for.

0 Press REW to reverse the direction of the skip search.

Press STOP or PLAY to c.'mcel skip search.

Skip search will only find index marks recorded more than three
minutes apart in the forward direction; skip search will only find

index marks recorded at least ten minutes apart in the reverse

direction.

t UsingtheActiveAN NetworkFeatures

The Active A!V Network is a benefit of cert:tin Mitsubishi TVs
and VCRs. The Active A/V Network allows you to use many of the
commonly used features of your system at th(: press of one button.

Beforeyoubegin:

• your VCR must be connected to External 1 (EXT-1) of a

Mitsubishi TV with Active A/V Network;

• you must have turned on video mute (page 31);

_VCR Main Menu

Your choices are:

P_ogram to record
Advanced Features

Search by time

lilk 41_1111ile Illl[r.iB_._l[_L_EIg J

Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.

Press MENU to exit menus

First Time SetnUp

Your choices are:

Set the clock

|if--Ill ]II| IkJ[llllllJ 1111_

Memorize channels
Add/delete channels

Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU for Main Menu

• you must have turned on the Active Air Network setting

on your TV;

• you must have connected a cable from the Active A/V
Network OUT terminal of the TV to the Active A/V

Network IN terminal of the VCR (page 17).

To turn on the Active A/V Network on your VCR:

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

Main Menu" appears on your TV.

Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons on the rer_ote to move the
cursor next to "First Time Set-Up." Press ENTER.

The "First Time Set-Up" menu appears on your screen. Use
the JOG/ADJUST buttons to move the cvrsor next to

"Customize choices."• Pre,;s the ENTER button.

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Customize choices

PerfecTape (AUTO)

Video mute (ON )

(ACTIVE)

O Use the JOG/ADJUST buttons to select =A/V Network. _

Press the ENTER button to set =AN Nel;work" to ACTIVE.

Use ADJUST to select,

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

what the Active AN Networkdoes
The Active A/V Network makes it easier an([ faster to use the

VCR's Quick Program and Play commands.

WhenyoupressQUICK PROGRAM tobeginprogramming:

• ActiveA/V Network willturnon your VCR and bringitto

the "Program to record" Screen.

• Active A/V Network will turn on your TV (if it is olD, and

switch the TV to EXT-1.

WhenyoupressQUICKPROGRAMto endprogramming

• Active AN Network will turn offyour VCR (unless a tape is

currently playing or recording).

• Active AN Network _411 return your TV to the channel it

was on before, or turn it off (if it was offoriginally)i

WhenyoupressPLAYontheremote:

• ActiveA/V Network willturnyour VC,R on and be_,dn

playing the tape.

• Active A/V Network will turn the TV on, set to EX_-I.

Whenyoutum yourTVoff:

• Your VCR will turn off, unless it is playing or recording.

DI_mportant: When using the Active AN Network, you should always point

MakingaCopyofaTape

Active A/V Network also affe.cts your VCR when your TV's P.I.P.
function is used. Active AiV :Network can set your VCR's clock if

your TV is equipped with the =StarSight" feature. See yo_Lr TV
Owner's Guide for more information.

your remote control at your t_levision, not your VCR.

There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape. One way is to
use the HS-U510 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-U510 to record.

Whichever method you choose, you will need one RCA audio and
one RCA video cable to connect the two VC,R_. I/you do not have

these cables, they are available at your local electronics retailer.
And remember, it is illegal to make copies of copyrighted

material. In this section you'll learn:

• Using your HS-U510 to record from another VCR, _md

• Using your HS-U510 to play back to _nother VCR.

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Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures MakingaCopyofaTape(cont.)

Usingyour HS-U510to recordfrom anotherVCR

IRECORDING1

° -

O

Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO
OUTPUT terminal on the other VCR.
Connect the other end of this cable to the

AUDIO INPUT terminal on the HS-U510

labeled L/MONO. If the other VCR is mono,
this is the only audio connection necessary.

O

If the other VCR has stereo outputs, connect
another RCA audio cable to the AUDIO

OUTPUT terminal of the playback VCR.

Connect the other end of this cable to the
AUDIO INPUT terminal on the HS-U510
(labeled R).

[ PLAYRACK ]

II

TI

AUDIOOUT R4_

AUDIOOUT L---I--)

VIDEO OUT---J--

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-U510, press REC, then PAUSE.

On the other VCR, press PLAY, then PAUSE.

Release the PAUSE button on both VCRs at
the same time.

O When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.

Connect a video cable to the VIDEO

O

OUTPUT terminal on the playback VCR.
Connect the other end of this cable to the

VIDEO INPUT terminal on the HS-U510

• (labeled VIDEO IN 2).

O If the other VCR is a Hi-Fi deck, set the

audio monitor to "STEREO."

O

If you attached the connection cables to the

back of the HS-U510, use the INPUT button
to set the HS-U510 to External 1 (L1). If you

attached the connection cables to the front
of the HS-U510, use the INPUT button to
set the HS-U510 to External 2 (L2).

O

Put a blank tape into the HS-U510 and find
the place where you want to begin recording.

Press STOP.

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UsingyourHS-U510toplaybacktoanotherVCR

I PLAYBACKI [RECORDING ]

AUDIO OUT L41

AUDIO OUT R----_

Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO

O

INPUT terminal on the other VCR. Connect

the other end of this cable to the AUDIO

OUTPUT terminal on the HS-U510 labeled

L. If the other VCR is mono, you need a Y-
adapter to hear audio on both 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 HS-U510
AUDIO OUTPUT terminal labeled R.

Connect a video cable tio the VIDEO INPUT

O

terminal on the other VCR. Connect the
other end of this cable to the VIDEO
OUTPUT terminal on the HS-U510 labeled
VIDEO OUT.

Set the audio monitor on the HS-U510 to

O

"STEREOY (See page 26.)

OUT

o v

t t'_

VIDEO IN--_ _I}--AUDIO IN L

--AUDIO IN R

O

Set the input of the other VCR to "External."

O

Put a blank tape into the other VCR and
find the place where you want to begin

recording. Press STOP.

O

Put the tape you want to copy into the
HS-U510 and find the :place from which you

want txl begin cop_dng. Press STOP.

O On the other VCR, p:ress record (REC), and

then PAUSE.

On the HS-U510, press PLAY, then PAUSE.

Release the PAUSE bu_ton on both VCRs at
the same time.

When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.

i UsingChildLock

LOCKlight

_BIII I III

l -_llT llo2.

I'¢lI I I III

I Lli-I I'11-1
IH I I.li, I.I I_is

[_Important:

The child lock feature prevents others from _sing your VCR. To
lock the VCR:

Press and hold down the DISPLAY button on the remote
control for about 8 seconds. The LOCK light on the

fluorescent display will light up.

To cancel the child lock, press and hold d_wn the DISPLAY

button for about 8 seconds, until the LOCK light on the
fluorescent display goes out.

You can lock the VCR with the power off, even if the VCR is

standing by for a programmed recording. Ify)u lock the VCR with
no cassette in it, the VCR will not accept a cassette.

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A g

Problems PossibleSolutions. ForMoreInformation

The VCR won't turn on. Q Check the AC 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.

The VCR power is on but *

no controls work. •

You can't see the VCR's

picture on your TV.

Poor picture when watch- • Check the VIDEO CHANNEL setting on the
ing the VCR's tuner on your back of your VCR.
TV. • Check your TV's fine tuning.

VCR REC button doesn't

flmction.

No picture during
recording.

VCR-does not record TV. •

Press the TIMER RESET button.
Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold

the DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds
until the LOCK light disappears.

• Check the TWs input setting.

• Check to see that your VCR is not set to =LI"

or "L2."

• 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 =LI" or "L2"? If
so, you must switch it to tuner by pressing the

INPUT button.

See Chapter 1, "Getting to

Knc w Your VCR'.

See Chapter 1, =Getting to
Know Your VCR'.

See Chapter 3, =Operating
Yo_x VCR'.

See Chapter 3, =Operating

Yot_ VCR'.

Sec Chapter 3, "Operating

YolLrVCR'.

Sec_Chapter 2, =Connect-

iag Your VCR" or Chapter

3, _Operating Yo_ir VCR'.

See Chapter 3, =Operating

Yo,lr VCR _.

The VCR timer recording
does not operate.

Noise in the picture and
distorted sound.

Poor or no Hi-Fi sound.

Playback is noisy or

=snowy _.

VCR remote does not
function.

6O

• Check that the programmed recording light
lights up on the fluorescent display.

• Check the clock time.

• Check the tracking control. Adjust manually if
necessary.

• Check the monitor settings.

• Check the quality of the video tape.

• Try automatic head cleaning.

• Have your VCR video heads cleaned by a

qualified service technician.

• Press the VCR button on the remote control

before operating your VCR.

• Press the TV button on the remote control

before operating your TV.

See Chapter 3, =Operating

Yoar VCR'.

See Chapter 4, "Using the
Advanced Features".

See Chapter 3, =Operating

Your VCR'.

See Chapter 3, =Operating

Your VCR'.

See Chapter 3, =Operating

Your VCR'.

Index

A

A/B switch ........................... 12

A/V Network

Active features ................. 56

connecting ........................ 17

connecting Active ............. 18

terminals .......................... 10

adding channels .................. 32

adjust buttons ....................... 9

antenna terminals .............. 10

antenna, connecting ............ 11

AUDIO/VIDEO button .......... 9

audio

connecting TV with

inputs ............................ 16

functions ........................... 26

input 2 terminals .._. .......... 6

input and output

terminals ....................... I0

monitor ............................. 27

B

back panel ........................... 10

backup, memory .................. 44

batteries .............................. 20

blank, search for ................. 53

buttons, front panel .............. 6

C

cable box, connecting .......... 12

cable tuning light .................. 8

cable, connecting ................. 11

cancel button ......................... 9

canceling recording

settings ............................. 43

cassette slot ........................... 6

changing recording

settings ............................. 43

channel buttons ................. 7, 9

channel display ..................... 8

channels

adding ............................... 32

deleting ............................. 32

programming the VCR

to receive ....................... 30

selecting ........................... 33

child lock ............................. 59

cleaning, head ..................... 24

clock, setting ........................ 28

conn6cting

AN Network .................... 17

Active A/V Network .......... 18

antenna ................ 11, 13, 14

cable ................................. 11

cable box ........................... 12

television .......................... 15

UHF/VHF ......................... 14

VCR .................................. l:l

copying tapes ................. :..... 5'7

counter display ...................... '7

counter, time ....................... 4'7

D

Daylight Savings Time ....... 2!)

deleting channels .......... ...... 32

digital tracking light (DTR).. 8

display button ....................... 9

display, counter ..................... !7

display, fluorescent ............... 7

E

edit search ........................... 51

eject button ............................ 6

enter button ........................... 9

EP .................................... 8, 28

erasure, preventing ............. 24

espafiol ................................. 25

F

fast forward button .......... 6, 10

fast forwarding ..................... 25

fluorescent display ................ 7

fran_ais ................................ 25

Front Panel Buttons and

Functions ........................... 6

function button ...................... 9

H

head cleaning ...................... 24

I

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

index

erasing marks .................. 54

light .................................... 8

marks ............................... 53

search ............................... 53

search button ..................... 9

input button ...................... 6, 8

installing batteries .............. 20

J

jog buttons ............................. 9

L

L+R ...................................... 27

language, setting ................. 25

level meters ......................... 28

loading tapes ....................... 23

lock light ................................ 7

lock, child ............................ 59

LP .................................... 8, 28

M

memorizing channels .......... 30

memory backup ................... 44

menu button ........................ 10

menus, using ....................... 28

meters, level ..................... 2..28

monitor television ......... 20, 23

monitor, audio ..................... 27

mute button ........................... 9

mute, video .......................... 31

N

normal recc.rding .................. 27

notes about prbgrammed

recording ........................... 41

number buttons ...................... 8

0

on-screen l_nguage,

setting ............................... 25

One Key Programming ........ 38

one key pro_,-ram button ......... 7

One-Touch :Recording ........... 37

operating your VCR ............. 19

OTR ..................................... 37

P

pause button ...................... 7, 9

pausing ................................ 25

PerfecTape

button ................................. 6

feature ....................... :...... 48

light .................................... 8

61

Index

picture, viewing the one

from your VCR ................. 22

play button ........................ 6, 9

play light ............................... 8

playing a tape ...................... 24

power button ..................... 6, 8

programmed recording

light .................................... 7

programming

changing while ........... 37, 40

one key ............................. 38

the VCR to receive

channels ........................ 30

your VCR to record .......... 35

0

quick program

button ................................. 9

using ................................. 40

with A/V Network ............ 57

R

rear panel ............................ 10

record button (REC/OTR) ..... 7

record button ......................... 9

record cancel ........................ 34

record light ............................ 8

record speed .............. .......... 28

recording .............................. 33

current broadcast ............. 34

normal .............................. 27

notes about ...................... 41

One-Touch ........................ 37

programming your VCR .. 35

remain light ........................... 7

remaining time .................... 49

remote control

batteries ........................... 20

overview ............................. 8

sensor ................................. 6

using ................................. 20

repaired tapes ..................... 24

repeat playback ................... 55

rewind button .................... 6, 9

rewinding ............................ 25

S

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

SAP ...................................... 27

SAP indicator ........................ 8

search

edit .................................... 5:[

index ................................. 5;3

skip .................................. "55

speed ................................. 51

time .................................. 52

to blank ............................ 53

searching techniques .......... 50

setting the time ................... 28

setting up your VCR ........... 1!)

skip search .......................... 55

skipping programs .............. 43

slow motion ......................... 46

SP ...... :i............................. 8, 28

special effects ...................... 45

speed search ........................ 51

speed, record ....................... 28

splitter ................................. 15

spot check ............................ 51

stereo indicator ..................... 8

stop button ...................... 7, 10

T

tape speed light ..................... 8

tape status symbol ................ '7

tape

copying ............................. 5'7

function ............................ 28

loading and unloading ..... 23

playing .............................. 2,1

repaired ............................ 24

television

connecting ........................ 15

monitor ....................... 20, 2;3

using remote with ............ 2!

terminals, back panel ......... 10

time

counter ............................. 47

gauge ................................ 49

present .............................. 50

remaining ......................... 49

search ............................... 52

setting .............................. 28

timer reset button ............... 10

timer reset button, using .... 4,1

tracking ............................... 46

TV button .............................. 8

U

UHF/VHF, connecting ........ 1,1

unloading tapes ................... 24

Unpacking your VCR ............ 5

V

VCR/TV button .................... 10

VCR

button ................................. 9

connecting ........................ 11

light .................................... 8

operatin_. ......................... 19

setting up ......................... 19

unpacking ........................... 5

using renmte with ............ 20

viewing Ficture ................ 22

vibration, controlling .......... 25

video chamml switch ..... 10, 19

video

connecting TV with

inputs ............................ 16

functions ........................... 26

input 2 terminal ................. 6

input and output

termJn_ds ....................... 10

mute ................................. 31

viewing th_ picture from

your V_F ........................... 22

volume buttcn ....................... 9

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Gu[a deOperaci6nB sicadelaVideograbadora

Funcionesb_sicasde Io_,botones

Q-) bot6n de encendido (POWER)

Oprima este botSn para encender :yapagar
la videograbadora.

bot6n de cancelaciSn (CANCEL)
Utilice este botSn para cancelar

selecciones en los meads en pantalla.

_) bot6n de grabaci6n (REC, RE€',/OTR)

Utflice este botSn para comenzar la
grabaciSn.

(_) bot6n de pausa (PAUSE)

Utilice este botSn paar pausar una cinta.

® botSn de rebobinado (REW)

Utilice este botSn para rebobinar tma
cinta.

®

bot6n de reproducci6n (PLAY)
Utilice este bot6n paz'a comenzar la
reproducciSn de una cinta.

®

bot6n de modalidad VCR (VCR)
Oprima este bot6n para usar el control

remoto para contro[ar la videograbadora.

(_) bot6n de canales (CHANNEL)

Oprima estos botones para cambiar

canales en la videot_abadora.

(_) bot6n de ingreso (ENTER)

Utilice este bot6n para ingresar

1

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QI.

_S__ _° _

2

4

selecciones en los mends en pantalla.

botones de ajuste (JOG/ADJUST)
Oprima estos botones para ajustar

selecciones en los mellfis en pantalla.

@ bot6n de mend (I_',NU)

Oprima este botSn para utilizar el sistema
operativo de menfis en pantalla.

@ bot6n de parada (S'£OP)

Oprima este bot6n para detener la

reproducciSn o grabaciSn de una cinta.

1@ bot6n de adelantado (FF)

Oprima este bot6n para adelantar una
cinta.

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GuiadeOperacidnBdsicade la Videograbadora

Cdmoseleccionarelidiomadeelsistemaoperativodemen_sen
pantalla

Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, wtya al paso 0.

Oprfma el botdn TIMER RESET en el panel trasero de la

videograbadora.

Oprima el botdn POWER para encender la v[deograbadora.

O

Select Language

English

Fran_ais

Oprima el botSn MENU en el control remoto.

O

Ver_ el mend de seleccionar el idioma =Select Language. _Utilice
los botones de ajuste JOG/ADJUST en el cor_trol remoto para

seleccionar el idioma.

Use ADJUST to dele-_t.

and ENTER. + ......

_Men_ Principal
Sus selecciones son:

Programar grabaci6nes
Funciones Avanzadas

B_squeda por tiempo

ADJUST para selecclonar.
y ENTER.
MENU Para+salir;de_-men_s

• Programaci6H _nYciA1 :"

Sus selecciones son:

Controles Especiales
Memorizar canales

A_adir/borrar canales

ADJUST para .seleccionar.

y ENTER.
MENU para Men_ Principal

Despuds de que haya seleccionado el idioma que desea, oprima el
botSn ENTER. Luego oprima el bot6n MENU para salir de los

mends.

C6mo ponerel reloj

Optima el botdn MENU para ver el mend =Mend Principall

Utilice los botones de ajuste JOG/ADJUST para seleccionar el
men_. _Programacidn Inicia!:." Luego optima el botSn ENTER.

Utilice los botones de ajuste JOG/ADJUST para seleccionar el
mend =Poner el reloj7 Luego oprima el bon6n ENTER.

Utilice los botones de ajuste JOG/ADJUST y el botSn ENTER
para ajustar el rues, afio, d/a, hora y selecci_n de hora de verano.

A1 completar las selecciones de poner el reloi, oprima el botdn
ENTER. Luego oprima et botSn MENU repetidamente para salir

de los mends.

C6mo programarlavideograbadorapargrabar

Oprima el bot6n MENU para ver el mend _Menu Princiail

:_ Programar graba_i6n4s _

Dia --

Hora comienza --:--
Hora terminado --:--
Vel. grabado AUTO

ADJUST _.para selec¢_onar,

y ENTER.
_CANCEL para borrar.

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Utilice los botones de ajuste JOG/ADJUST para seleccionar el
mend _Programar grabacionesl Luego oprhna el botSn ENTER.

Utilice los botones de ajuste JOG/ADJUST :¢el botSn ENTER
para ajustar el canal, el dfa, Ia hora de co:mJenzo, la hora de
terminado, y la velocidad de la grabaciSn.

A1 completar ]as selecciones de programaz grabaciones, oprima el
bot6n ENTER. Luego optima el botSn MENU repetidamente para

salir de los mends.

MITSUBISHI

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

LIMITED WARRANTY

MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. ("MELA") warrants tothe original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if purchased

from an authorized MITSUBISHI AudioNideo 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, at our option, any defective part

including the video head without charge for the part. Parts used for replacement are warranted for the remaind_,r of the original warranty period.

b. Labor. Forsix 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 MITSU BISHI Dealer,
or by writing or calling MELA at the address and telephone number below. Proof of purchase date from an al.thorized MITSUBISHI 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 ISNOT A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE. Ho t_ever, please detach and return

the Owner Registration Card so that we can contact you should a question of safety arise which could affect !rou.

2. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modification, 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 ina manner 4"ontrary to the instructions which

accompany the VCR; freight damage; or any damage caused by acts of God such as lightning or fluctuation ir_electrical power. This warranty
also excludes all costs arising from installation, adjustment of user controls, external antenna systems, service ol products purchased or serviced
outside the U.S.A., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-required maintenance including head cleaning. Consult the 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 IMPLIEF) WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-

ABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF ONE YEAR.

4. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MELA BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PEI:{SON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT O_ BREACH OF WARRANT'{, 13REACH OF CONTRACT, OR
OTHERWISE.

5. Some state do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty 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. BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE, please review the instruction booklet to insure proper installation and correct customer control
adjustment. Ifthe problem persists, contact your nearest MITSUBISHI Dealer for name(s) of authorized MI'[SUBISHI Service Center(s). If you
are unable to obtain the information, please call 1-800-332-2119, or write us at the address below.

Norcross, GA 30091-5025

MITSUBISHI

RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NO.

CUSTOMER NAME
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CITY

PHONE ( )

STATE

ZIP

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MO DAY YR

PLACE OF PURCHASE

MITSUBISHI

MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
6100 Atlantic Boulevard
Norcross, GA 30071-1305

© 1995 Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc.

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