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HS-U520
Owner's Manual
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Mitsubishi HS-U520 Owner's Manual

MITSUBISHI
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Cassette
Recorder
Owner's
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DONOTOPEN
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR P,ACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEl...
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous wfltage" within the product's enclosure that may be (:,f sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
product.
IMPORTANT:
RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USF, 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 A'FIENTION TO SECTION 820-40 OF THE NEC WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES :FOR PROPER G]E_OUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL E,E CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS
PRACTICAL.
TableofContents
Important Safeguards ................................ 2
Preface
Welcome to Mitsubishi ............................... 5
Unpacking Your VCR .................................. 5
Chapter One
Getting to Know Your VCR ....................... 6
Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........... 6
Fluorescent Display ..................................... 7
Overview of the Remote Control ................. 8
Rear Panel Terminals ................................ 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 ify0u need a splitter ......... 15
Connecting an older TV to the VCR ...... 16
Connecting a TV with audio and
xddeo 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 TV
without Audio and Video Inputs (Older
TV) ....................................................... 19
Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV
equipped with Audio and Video Inputs
(Modern 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 ................................................ 23
Loading and Unloading Tapes .................. 24
Playing a Tape ........................................... 25
Playing back a tape ................................ 25
Using basic playback controls ................ 25
Using the On-Screen Menu's ..................... 26
Selecting the On-screen Language ........... 26
Using the Menus to Set the Time ............. 27
Programming the VCR to Receive TV
Channels ..................................... ............ 29
Programming channels automatically ..29
Using video mute .................................... 30
Adding and deleting channels ................. 31
Selecting a channel ................................... 31
Using the Audio and Vide_ Functions ...... 32
Descriptions of audio aTd video
functions ............................................... 32
Selecting and adjusting the audio and
video functions ..................................... 34
Recording ................................................... 35
Recording a current broadcast ............... 35
Programming your VCt_ to record ......... 36
Cancelling a recording in progress ........ 38
Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ........ 38
Using One Key Prograraming ................. 40
Using Quick Program ............................... 42
Notes about programmed recording ...... 43
Chapter Four
Using the Advanced Features ................. 46
Using the Advanced Playback Controls .... 46
Using special effects ............................... 46
Adjusting the tracking ........................... 47
Using the time counter. .......................... 48
Using thE; Advanced Recording Controls.. 48
Using the PerfecTape TM feature ............. 49
Displaying the time gauge and the re-
maining time ....................................... 50
Displaying the present time .................... 51
Searching Techniques .................................. 51
Quick _,;earching ......................................... 51
Speed ,;earching ...................................... 52
Using counter zero stop .......................... 52
Index search techniques ......................... 53
Using the Advanced Options ..................... 54
Using the auto dayligl: t saving time ..... 54
Using r,he auto power saving (auto-off) . 55
Setting the RF conw_rter ........................ 56
Using the Active A/V Network Features .. 56
Making a Copy of a Tape ........................... 58
Using :your HS-U520 to record from
another VCR ........................................ 58
Using your HS-U520 to play back to
another VCR .......................................... 59
Using Child Lock ........................................ 59
Chapter Five
Troubleshooting ......................................... 60
Index .............................................................. 61
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE
VCR.
. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
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Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered
to.
Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
10. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surthce This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper venti]_ation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water -- for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable
• cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the prod- uct. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
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Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instruc-
tions.
Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug ihaving one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety
feature. If you are u_:able to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso thattheyarenotlikely tobewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst
them,payingparticularattentiontocords atplugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
pointwheretheyexitfromtheproduct. OutdoorAntennaGrounding
If anoutsideantennaorcablesystemis
connectedtotheproduct,besurethe
antennaorcablesystemisgroundedsoas toprovidesomeprotectionagainst voltagesurgesandbuilt-upstatic charges.
Article810oftheNationalElectrical Code,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinforma-
tionwithregardtopropergroundingof themastandsupportingstructure, groundingofthelead-inwiretoan antennadischargeunit, sizeofgrounding conductors,locationofantenna-discharge unit,connectiontogroundingelectrodes, andrequirementsforthegrounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
LEAD IN WIRE
DISCHARGE UNIT {NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
•(NEC SECTIONS10-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
_'_POWERSERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC-NATIONALELECTRICALCODE (NEC ART250, PART H)
15. "Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to
the product due to lightning and power- line surges.
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Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna sysb_m, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading Do not overload wall ouLlets, extension
cords, and integral convenience recep- tacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into 'Lhis product through openirLgs as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short- out parts that could re_;ult in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may e_:pose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Se_'vice Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
(a) When the power-.,_upply cord or plug
is damaged.
(b) [f liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the product.
(c) If' the product ha.';been exposed to
rain or water.
(d) If the product, does not operate
normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that a:_ecovered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensiw_ work by a qualified technician to resLore the product to
its normal operaLion.
(e) If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
(f) When the product exhibits a distinct
change in perfbrmance -- this indi- cates a need for service.
ImportantSafeguards
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Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manu-
facturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substi-
tutions may result in fire, electric shock
or other hazards.
Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
Heat The product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (in- cluding amplifiers) that produce heat.
PROTECTTHEPOWERCORD
Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the
power cord may cause a fi re or shock hazard. When unplugging the power cord, please hold it by the plug and remove it carefully.
DONOT PLACEHEAVYOBJECTSONTHE
RECORDER
Heavy objects placed on tile recorder will cause damage. (This does not include your cable box). The top of the recorder is also slotted to provide ventilation. Do not obstruct these ventilation slots.
WHENNOT IN USE
When you finish operatini_, the recorder, always unload the cassette and turn OFF the VCR POWER.
CONDENSATION
Leave the VCR on, without a tape in it, for 2 hours if the VCR has been exposed to sudden changes in temperature. Sudden temperature changes cause moisture to form on the metal parts inside the VCR. This moisture can cause the tape to stick and damage the head. Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour period will dry the inside of the VCR.
CARE OFTHE VIDEOCASSETTETAPES
• Avoid violent vibration or shock.
• Do not place in a locat:on where strong magnetic fields exist, (near a motor, trans- former or magnet).
• Never place or store in direct sunlight.
• Avoid ,lusty places.
• Place the cassette in the cassette case and store vertically.
• Never store tape in a high humidity loca- tion.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, the re is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or 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/televi,;ion technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by' the Federal Commu- nications Commission helpful:
"How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Prob]ems." This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
PREFACE
WelcometoMitsubishi
Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces superior sound and a high resolution VHS picture available. It includes VHS Hi-Fi audio recording and playback, delivering comp_!ct disc-quality audio.
Your owner's guide has been designed with easy-to-follow expla- nations and directions. In addition, your VCR comes with
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Mitsubishi's exclusive _[[_ on-screen operating system. This system has been developed to s!_mplify the operation of your VCR
with clear, understandable language and design.
Thank you for selecting: our product and welcorae to Mitsubishi.
UnpackingYourVCR
As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following
items are included:
Remote control
2 "AAA" size batteries
Registrationcard
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1Terminal cover
• 1 Audio cable with redand white plugs at each end
• 1 Video cable
• 1 Coaxial cable
F>Important:
If any of these items are missing, please cont_ ct your dealer.
A few suggestions:
O Be sure to save the box and packing material your VCR came
in. Your VCR should always be transported in this box.
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Before you hook up your VCR, please take a few minutes to:
• complete the registration card and send it back to us immediately,
• file your sales receipt in a safe place, a:_d
• place the VCR on a stable surface with sufficient lighting to do the hook-up.
Never place any heavy object_s on top of the VCR. Do not place the VCR on top of the television.
A CHAPTER ONE
GettingtoKnowYourVCR
Now that you have unpacked your player and read through the safety information, it's time to become famili._r with the buttons
and controls.
If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to glance at this section and refer to it later If VCRs are new to you, you may want to take your time and become familiar with the locations of all the controls.
On the following pages, you'll find informaticn on:
$ FrontPanelButtonsand Functions $ FluorescentDisplay
$ Overviewof the RemoteControl $ Rear PaneITerminals
FrontPanelButtonsand Functions
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(j_) power button (POWER)
Press this button to turn the VCR on or off. You must turn the VCR off after you have programmed it to record.
(_) eject button (EJECT)
Press this button to eject the cassette.
(_) one key program button
(ONE KEY PROGRAM)
Press to program the VCR to record.
cassette slot
This is where you pul; the video cassette.
rewind and reverse search button (REW) Press to rewind a tape or to reverse
search. You can also Jse this button to control the playback _peed of a tape.
play and stop button (PLAY/STOP) Press this button to play a tape and press
again to stop the tape. Also press to stop tape related function _ or to resume normal playback from special effects.
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fast forward and fast forward search
button (FF)
Press this button to fast forward a tape or to fast forward search. You can also use to
control the playback speed of a tape.
video input 2 terminal If you want to record or dub video from another source (such as a VCR or camcorder), you can plug the source in
here.
audio input 2 terminals
If you want to record or dub audio from another source (such as a VCR or
camcorder), you can plug the source in here.
When you are not using these input
terminals, make sure you attach the supplied terminal cover.
(_) fluorescent display
See the next section.
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remote control sensor
This receives signals from the remote control Do not block it.
channel buttons (CI-La,NNEL) Press these buttons to change channels. Also use these buttons ';o adjust tracking and pic'_ure vibration.
record button (REC/OTR) Press this button once 1;orecord until the
end of the tape. Pres,; repeatedly to set the time for One-Touch Recording (OTR).
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FluorescentDisplay 2 3 4 5 8
counter/present time/remaining (_) display
This area displays: the current time; a time counter showing how long the tape has run; the amount of time remaining on the tape; or the contents of a programmed recording when you are programming your
VCR. ®
The current time is displayed when the
VCR is turned off or when you press the DISPLAY button. The counter is auto-
matically set to "0H00M00S" when a new tape is loaded. The counter will display "- _- - M- - S" when no tape is in the VCR.
digital tracking light (D) This will flash when you first play a new cassette, indicating that the VCR is adjusting the tracking When tracking is finished, it will glow steadily. If you adjust the tracking manually, it will turn off.
lock light (LOCK) This lights up when tke "Child Lock" feature is in use.
VCR light (VCR) This _ill light up whe:a the VCR/_f button is set to '%CR." It indicates that
the antenna signal is being routed throu_h the VCR's tuner.
Chapter1: GettingtoKnowYourVCR FluorescentDisplay(cont.)
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tape speed lights (SP, EP) This will light to indicate the tape speed you are using when playing or recording. "SP" indicates standard play; "EP" indi- cates extended play.
programmed recording light This lights up when the VCR is off and you have programmed the VCR to record.
channel display
This displays the cable channel, broadcast
channel, or input you have selected. The cable tuning light (m) will light up when
your VCR is set to receiving cable broad-
casts.
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Perh_cTape TM light (PT)
This will flash when the PerfecTape TM test
is in progress. It will light steadily when the test is completed.
play and record light and cassette status symbol
These light up when Lhe VCR is playing a tape or recording ]?he symbol ([-"-]) will light up when a tape is in the VCR. The dashes in the center of the symbol simu- late the movement of the tape when playing and recording.
Overviewofthe RemoteControl
G power button (POWER)
Press this button to turn the VCR on or off. If you have programmed the VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off.
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volume controls (VOLUME) Press the bottom hal:_ of this button
(indicated by the down arrow) to lower the volume of the TV; press the top half (indicated by the up arrow) to raise the volume.
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mute button (MUTE)
Press this button to turn off the sound of
the TV completely or to restore it to its
previous volume.
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VCRWV button (VCRfFV)
Press this button to _;witch between the VCR's tuner and the TV's tuner. When you select "VCR," you change channels on
the VCR; when yo_ select "TV," you
change channels on the TV.
@_2 number buttons
Use these buttons to select TV stations or
set Quick searching time.
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cancel button (CANCEL)
Use this button to cancel selections on the
on-screen menus or to reset the counter
display to "0H00M00S."
record button (REC)
Press this button to _;tart recording. When
recor,Jing, you can u_;e the button to add a
manual index mark.
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rewind, reverse search and adjust
- button (REW, ADJUST)
Press this button to rewind a tape or to
reverse search. You can also use this
button to control the playback speed of a tape. When using the on-screen menus,
use this button to select or adjust items.
play, stop and enter button (PLAY/
STOP, ENTER) Press this button to play a tape and press
again to stop the tape. Also press to stop tape related functions or to resume normal playback from special effects. When using the on-screen menus, use this button enter
selections.
quick program button (QUICK PRO- GRAM)
This button allows you to program your VCR more quickly and easily. When you press this button, you will immediately see the "Program to record" screen, where you can begin programming your VCR to record.
menu button (MENU) Press this button to display the menus,
which are lists of features and instruc- tions, on your television screen. Also press
the button to exit the menus.
channel buttons (CHANNEL) Press these buttons to change channels.
display button (DISPLAY) Press this button to display the following information on the television:
• how much time has elapsed on the current tape,
• the channel number and the audio reception mode you are watching,
• the audio channel(s) you selected,
• the source that is supplying the VCR with a signal,
• the present time,
• whether the VCR is stopped, playing, or recording, and
• 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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TV/VCR slide switch. In addition to operating your VCR, your
VCR remote control can be used to ,operate most of the functions (:f many brands of televisions. Set to the VCR position to use the reraote to operate ';he VCR. After setting: up your remote for your particular brand of television, set to the TV position to use the remote to operate your televi- sion. See your TV owner's guide for more inform ation about operating your _i'v'.
® input button (INPUF)
Press 'this button to sdect between the antenna and any other video equipment that may be connected. Also use this buttor_ to begin two times playback with
sound
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pause button (PAUSE) Press this button _o pause a tape when recording or to freeze a frame when viewing a tape.
@ fast forward, fast fc,rward search and
adjust + button (FF, ADJUST) Press this button to fast forward a tape or
to fast forward search. You can also use
this batton to control the playback speed of a tape. When using the on-screen
menus, use these but_;ons to select or
adjust items.
_) function button (AUDIO/VIDEO)
Press this button to adjust the VCR's audio and video functions.
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RearPanelTerminals
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audio output and input terminals
These red and white terminals are for sending (OUT) and receiving (IN) audio
signals. Red signifies the right channel, and white signifies the left channel. Stereo audio cables are also color coded red and white. If you are receiving or sending a mono (non-stereo) signal, you should use only the left (white) terminal.
video output and input terminals
These yellow terminals are for sending
(OUT) and receiving (IN) video signals. You will only need to use these if you have
a monitor television, or for making copies
of tapes.
antenna terminals
• antenna in (ANTENNA IN)
Use this terminal to attach an external
• antenna or cable. This "brings in" an outside signal.
• antenna out (ANTENNA OUT) Use this terminal to attach the VCR to
your TV. This terminal "sends out" the signal to your TV.
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A/V Network terminals
(ACTIVE AN NETWORK)
Use these terminals to connect the VCR to other Mitsubishi prods: cts that have
Active AfV Network te:'minals or A/V Network terminals.
® timer reset button (_['IMER RESET)
If you press this button, you will erase all of your programmed r(z:cording settings, reset the on-screen language, and also
reset the clock. Use this button with 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 television. You won't have to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter -- make only those connections that apply to your eqmpment.
You should keep in mind that there are two s_eps you need to take to connect your VCR: first, connect the antenna or cable to the VCR, then connect the VCR to the television.
Connecting the Antennaor Cable to the V,3R
$ Connecting the Television
Connecting the AN Network(optional)
$ ConnectingtheAntennaor
CabletotheVCR
The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable. Because there are at least three different tyt:es of antennas, this chapter will show how to connect all of them. You don't need to
make all the connections. First, find out what kind of antenna you have. Then, make the connection for that type of antenna. You can then go to the next sectic,n, "Connecting Lhe Television."
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 antenna you need to hook up. Because some cable companies require a cable box (for un- scrambling cable signals), there are two ki:nds of cable connec- tions shown: with and without a cable box.
connectingcablewithoutacablebox
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Find the "source" cable. [t usually come,; out of the floor or out of a wall. If it is connected to your TV, disconnect it.
Connect the cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or posh the cable or=to the terminal until it is tight.
When you are finished, go to page 15, "C'onnecting the Televi- sion."
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaorCabletotheVCR(cont.)
connectingcablewitha cablebox,ifallchannelsarescrambled
If your cable system scrambles all of its channels, follow the directions below to connect your cable box to ygur VCR:
q[]) Disconnect the cable box from the TV.
Connect the cable coming from the cable b_x to the AN-.
TENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw oz'push
the cable onto the terminal until it is tight.
When finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."
If your cable company scrambles all of its channels, you cannot record one channel while watching another.
connectingcablewitha cablebox,ifonlysomechannelsarescrambled
If your cable company only requires the use of a cable box tbr some channels, we suggest using the following connections. This
connection will allow you to watch one non-scrambled channel
while you record another non-scrambled channel.
Beforeyoubegin,youwillneed:
• a cable splitter,
• four lengths of co-axial ,:able, 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 "in" terminal on the cable splitter.
O Connect one end of a coaxial cable to an "out" terminal on the
splitter. Connect the other end of this cat:le to the "A-IN" terminal on the AJ]3 switch.
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 cabl_ box.
Connect the third coaxial ,:able to the "ANTENNA OUT" terminal on the cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the "B-IN" terminal on the A/B switch.
A/B Switch
Cable box
Splitter
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F>Important:
O Connectthefourthcoaxialcableto the"OUT"terminalonthe
A/Bswitch.Connecttheotherendofthis ,.'ableto the"AN-
TENNAIN"terminalonyourVCR.
I_ Whenyouarefinished,gotopage15,"Connectingthe 'Televi-
sion."
With this connection, :you should set the A/B switch to "B" only when you are recording a scrambled channel. In that case, you should set your VCR to record channel 3 (or 4), and manually set the cable box to the channel you wish to record.
You should leave the A/B switch set to "A" fbr all other situations.
If you have questions concerning your cable system, please contact your cable company.
With this connection, you cannot record a scrambled channel and watch a non-scrambled channel at the same time. You also cannot watch a scrambled channel and record a non-scrambled channel
at the same time.
Connectingotherantennas
If you don't have cable TV, you'll need to connect a regular an- tenna. Your antenna may have one of two different kind of ends (called "leads") on it.
The two kinds of leads are:
300-ohm flat twin leads that look like this ... :
... or a 75.-o1-rn round lead that looks like this:
Follow the procedures for connecting the kin3 of leads your antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."
connectinganantennawitha300-ohrnflat twin lead
(If you have a 300-ohm flat twin lead, you will need to purchase a
300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.)
0 Disconnect the antenna t_om the back of the TV.
0
Before you can attach the antenna leads to the adapter, you need to expose a 5/8 inch segment of each lead by scraping off the plastic covering. Sometimes these leads have "U" shaped clips that fit around the screw, in which case you will not need to peel back the plastic.
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor CabletotheVCR(cont.)
Insert lead under screws
and tighten.
300-75 OhmAdapter
Wrap each exposed, end of wire once or twice around the screw shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips u:_der the screw heads). Tighten the screws.
0 Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna terminal on the
VCR labeled ANTENNA IN.
O Go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."
connectinganantennawitha 75-ohmroundlead
O Disconnect the antenna from the back of'tim TV.
O Connect the antenna to the ANTENNA TN terminal on the
back of the VCR. Screw or push the cable until it is tight.
Go to page 15, "Connecting: the Television.'
ConnectingseparateUHFNHFantennas
You may have two separate ar_tennas (one UHF, one VHF) that bring TV signals into your home. If you do, you'll need to combine
the two antennas before connecting them to tt_e VCR. To do this, you'll need an attachment called a combiner (which is available at your electronics store).
This chart will help you determine the kind ot: combiner you need.
If your UHF antenna wire looks ... and your VHF antenna wire like this.., looks like this ...
4* '" "' " _"
... then you need a combiner like this.
2_
UHF
VHF
To connect your antennas: (please see the illustration on the next page.)
{]} Disconnect the antennas from the back of the TV.
Connect the antenna leads onto the combiner.
Screw or push the combiner onto the AN1-ENNA IN terminal on the VCR.
O When you are finished, see page 15, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
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VHF Antenna
Ohm Flat Twin Lead
Ohm Coaxial Cable
300-75 Ohm Adapter
UHF Antenna
300 Ohm Flat Twin Lead
Combiner
Connecting the Television
Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your
VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the ]_V. (If you haven't
connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 11, "Connecting the
Antenna or Cable to the VCR.") Because e_e_y television is
different (especially older model TVs), your ¥CR may need to be
connected in one of a variety of ways. This section shows you:
• Determining if'you need a splitter,
• Connecting an older TV to the VCR, and
• Connecting a _ with audio and video inputs.
Determiningif you need a splitter
You should look at the back panel of your rFV to see if you need
any special equipment to connect the TV to the VCR. You may
need an attachment called a UHF/VHF splitter (which is avail- able at your local electronics store). The chart below will tell you if you need a splitter, and what the splitter will look like.
If the TV's antenna terminal
looks like this... ... then you will need splitter that looks like this.
®
ANTENNA tN
oo
UHF
®
VHF
O0
UHF
©O
VHF
No splitter needed
UHF/VHF splitter
From ANTENNA OUT on VCR
,_onnect to UHF IN
an TV
__-- _,onnect to VHF IN
3n TV
UHF/VHF splitter ._I Connect to UHF IN
_.r _/ on TV
II(_ - ! -_- Connect to VHF IN
I i
From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR Connecti_gtheTelevision(cont.)
Connectingan olderTV to the VCR
O Take the black cable (called a coaxial cable) that is supplied
with your VCR and attach Jt to the termin_,l labeled AN- TENNA OUT on the back of your VCR.
O
Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on your TV labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes also called
"ANT-IN" or 'WHF IN." If you have an older TV without this kind of terminal, you will have to use a spl:tter and then connect the splitter' to the television.
O If you have a TV with audio and video inpt:ts, you should
proceed to the next section, "Connecting a TV with audio and
video inputs." Otherwise, your connections are complete.
ANTENNA TERMINALS (VCR)
"@ ANTENNA OUT
ANTENNA TERMINAL (TV)
. O O
ANTENNA ........ @
ANTENNA IN
TVwithoutANTENNAINterminal (single antenna terminal forVHFand UHF)
UHF/VHF splitter Connect to UHF IN
From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN on VCR on TV
UHF/VHF splitter Connect to UHF IN
From ANTENNA OUT Connect to VHF IN
on VCR on TV
[:>Important:
Connecting your TV in the way shown above will not allow :you to enjoy the stereo sound of your VCR, even if your TV is equipped with stereo.
Connecting aTV with audioandvideoinputs
Your new VCR can be connected to many diffe::ent types of
televisions. Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to take advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it to a stereo TV system with audio and video inputs.
Beforeyou begin this section:
• You should have already completed the section "Connecting an older TV to the VCR."
connectingastereoTV withaudioandvideoinputs
O Connect a set of red and white audio cable_ to the AUDIO
OUTPUT terminals on the VCR labeled AUDIO OUT. The
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_Important:
redcableisforconnecting the right (R) channel and the white
cable is for connecting the left (L) channel.
If your TV has only one (mono) audio inp_lt, connect only the white (L) output from yo_r VCR.
If you are connecting your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV, you cannot take advantage of your VCR's Hi-Fi sound.
Connect the other ends of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminals on your TV labeled AUDIO IN
Connect a single yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT terminal labeled VIDE() OUT on the VC:[_.
BACK PANEL (VCR)
AUDIO VIDEO
R OUT L OU[
®®®
AUDIO OUT R-- --VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN L-_
AUDIO OUT L-- AUDIO Ir,,IR
BACKF'AI'.,IELCFV)
__.AUDIOIN VIDEO IN
)
--VIDEO IN
0
O Connect the other end of the video cable to the yellow VIDEO
INPUT terminal labeled VIDEO IN on the TV.
) Connectingthe A/V 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 codes between Mitsubishi
components. That is, when the A/V Network is connected, you can point your VCR remote control at the TV, a:ad the TV will "pass"
the commands on to the VCR.
To connect the A/V 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 Mitsu- bishi TV. If not, you can purchase a cable _ith mini jacks at your
Mitsubishi dealer or an electronics store.
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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAN Network(optional)(cont.)
To connect the A/V Network:
O
Connect a cable to the terminal on the TV labeled A/V NET- WORK OUT or ACTIVE A/V NETWORK. Connect the other end of the cable to the term:thai on the VCR labeled ACTIVE A/V NETWORK IN.
O
If you have another Mitsubishi componer:t equipped with A/V Network, attach a cable to the terminal on _oheVCR labeled ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT. Attach the other end of this cable to the terminal on the other component labeled A/V NETWORK IN or ACTIVE A!V NETWORI4: IN.
BACK PANEL
(VCR)
ACTIVE IAN. NETWO___.RK4
[; ;/
0
BACK PANEL BACK PANEL.
(Other Mitsubishicomponent) (Mitsubishi TV)
I;;/ I;;J
°i I
TV VCR
,II ; i output input 'f -_ _'-'°_ ..... _ output
____j
_>Important: Never connect your A/V Network in a loop, as shown above.
connectingActiveAN Network
Your VCR has the ability to perform certain automated functions
in conjunction with Mitsubishi TVs that have ACTIVE A/V
NETWORK terminals. These automated functions are called
"Active A/V Network."
In order for Active A/V Network to function properly, you must make the connections above arid your VCR must be connected to the EXT-1 input terminals of your Mitsubishi 'IW. Information on how to use the Active A/V Network features b_!:gins on page 56.
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A CHAPTER THREE
OperatingYourVCR
Now that you've completed your antenna, VCP, and TV connec- tions, you're ready to start enjoying your equipment. To get, the most satisfaction out of your VCR, you shou_Ld carefully read the two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for the Fi:st Time" and '%iewing the Picture Coming from Your VCR." Then you can start exploring what your new VCR can do.
In this chapter, you'll learn:
Setting UpYourVCRfor the FirstTime Usingthe RemoteControl Viewingthe PictureComingfrom YourVCR
$ Loadingand UnloadingTapes $ Playing a Tape
Selectingthe On-screenLanguage Usingthe Menusto SettheTime Programmingthe VCRto ReceiveTV Chafmels
$ UsingtheAudioand VideoFunctions $ Recording
Setting UpYourVCRfor the FirstTime
It's important that your VCR is set up correctly before you try to use it. If you carefully read this section, you will avoid confusion later and get the most out of operating your _ystem.
This section teaches you about:
• Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV without Audio and Video Inputs.(Older TV), and
• Setting up your VCR if you are using an TV with Audio and Video Inputs (Modern TV).
Before you begin, you should:
• have completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connections.
Settingup yourVCR if youareusingaTVwilhoutAudioandVideo inputs(OlderTV)
0 Turn on your TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4, whichever is
NOT used for broadcast in your area.
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