Mitsubishi HSU560C Owner’s Manual
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This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with
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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 lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of un.insulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be cf
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 (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanyir_g 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 RAIN 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 A[g£ENTION TO
ARTICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GPOUNDING AND, IN
RaStTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE
GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS
PRACTICAL.
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 ................. 9
Rear Panel Terminals ................................ i 1
Chapter Two
Connecting Your VCR .............................. 12
Connecting the Antenna or Cable to the
VCR ......................................................... 12
Connecting cable antennas .................... 12
Connecting other antennas .................... 13
Cormecting separate UHF/VHF
antennas .............................................. 14
Cormecting 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
L_sing 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
Selecting the On-screen Language ........... 26
Using the Audio and Video Functions ...... 26
Selecting and adjusting the audio and
video functions ..................................... 27
Descriptions of audio functions .............. 27
Descriptions of video functions .............. 28
Using the Menus to Set tile Time ............. 29
Programming the VCR to Receive TV
Channels ................................................. 31
Programming channels automatically ..31
Using video mute .................................... 34
Adding and deleting channels ................ 34
Selecting a channel ................................. 35
Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel
Numbers ................................................. 36
Recording. .................................................. 38
Recording a current broadcast ............... 38
Programming your V_.E to record ......... 39
Programming with VCR Plus+ .............. 42
Using Quick Program .............................. 43
Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ........ _4
Using One Key Programming ................ 45
Notes about programmed recording ....... _8
Chapter Four
Using the Advanced Fea_Lures ................. 51
Using the Advanced Playback Control,_ .... 51
Using special effects ................................ 51
Adjusting the tracking ............................ 52
Using the time counter ............................ 53
Using the Advanced Recording Controls ...53
Using the PerfecTape TM feature .............. 53
Displaying the time gauge and the
remaining time ..................................... 55
Displaying the present time .................... 56
Searching 'Techniques ................................. 56
Quick searching ....................................... 56
Edit searching .......................................... 57
Speed searching ....................................... 57
Searching by time .................................... 58
Searching for a blank portion of tap_ ...... 59
Index search technique,; .......................... 59
Using the Active A/V Network Features .. ,G2
Making a Copy of a Tape ........................... 64
Using your HS-U560 to record from
another VCR ........................................ ,64
Using your HS-U560 to play back to
another VCR ........................................ 65
Using Child Lock ....................................... 65
Chapter Five
Troubleshooting ......................................... 66
Index ............................................................. 67
IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS
PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS I_g_ARKED ON THE
VCR.
1. 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.
3. 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. (;leaning
Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
6. 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
I)o not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
.table. The video product may fall, causing
serious injury to a 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
manufacturer's instructions, and should use
a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
9. 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 openings should never be blocked by
placing the video product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar ,mrface. This video
product should never be placed near or
over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not bc 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.
3:0.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 supplied to your home,
consult your appliance dealer or local
power company. For video products
intended to operate from battery power or
other sources, refer t(: the operating in-
structions.
11.Grounding or Polarization
This video product iLs._quipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than 1;he
other). This plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. This is a safety fea-
ture. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, t:ry reversing 1;he 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.
12.Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponoragainst
them,payingparticularattentiontocords
at plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
point;wheretheyexitfromtheappliance.
13.Lightning
Foraddedprotectionforthis videoproduct
receiverduringalightningstorm,orwhen
it is leftunattendedandunusedforlong
periodsoftime,unplugit fromthewall
outletanddisconnecttheantennaorcable
system.Thiswill preventdamagetothe
videoproductduetolightningandpower-
linesurges.
14.PowerLines
Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbe
locatedin thevicinityofoverheadpower
linesorotherelectriclightorpowercir-
cuits,orwhereit canfallintosuchpower
linesor circuits.Wheninstallingan
outsideantennasystem,extremecare
shouldbetakentokeepfromtouchingsuch
powerlinesorcircuitsascontactwith them
mightbefatal.
15.Overloading
Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextension
cordsasthiscanresultin ariskoffireor
electricshock.
16.ObjectandLiquidEntry
Neverpushobjectsofanykind.intothis
videoproductthroughopeningsasthey
maytouchdangerousvoltagepointsor
short-outpartsthatcouldresultin afireor
electricshock.Neverspillliquidofany
kindonthevideoproduct.
17.OutdoorAntennaGrounding
If'an outsideantennaorcablesystemis
connectedtothevideoproduct,besurethe
antennaorcablesystemisgroundedsoas
toprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltage
surgesandbuilt-upstaticcharges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricalCode,
ANSUNFPANo.70,providesinformation
with regardtopropergroundingofthe
mastandsupportingstructure,grounding
ofthelead-inwiretoanantennadischarge
unit,sizeofgroundingconductors,location
ofantennadischargeunit,connectionto
groundingelectrodes,andrequirementsfor
thegroundingelectrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
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18. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video prod-
uct yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personrLel.
19.Damage Requiring Selwice
Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
,;ervice personnel under the following
conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
Ib) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the video product.
,c) If the 'video producL Las been exposed to
rain or water.
(d) If the video product does not operate
normally by follow!rag the operating
instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as
an improper adjus_;rnent of other con-
trols may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a
qualified technician 'm 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 p_=rformance --. this
indicates a need for _ervice.
20 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 sl:Lockor
other hazards.
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CONOOCTORS
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""_POWER SERVICE GROUNDLING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
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 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 tape to stick and damage the head.
Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour period will
dry the inside of the VCR.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Do not damage the power cord. Damage to
the power cord may cause a fire or shock
hazard. When unplugging the power cord,
please hold by the plug and remove it care-
fully.
DO NOTPLACEANYTHINGON THE
RECORDER
Iteavy objects placed on Lhe recorder will
cause damage. The tolp of the recorder is also
slotted to provide ventil_.tion. Do not obstruct
these ventilation slots.
WHENNOTIN USE
When you finish operating the recorder,
always unload the cas,sette and turn OFF the
VCR POWER.
CAREOF VIDEOCASSE'I-rETAPES
0' Avoid violent vibral:ion or shock.
,' Do not place in a locaLion where strong
magnetic fields exist (near a motor, trans-
former or magnet).
" Never place or store i a direct sunlight.
Avoid dusty places.
.' Place the cassette in the cassette case and
store _ertically.
., Never store tape in a high humidity loca-
tion.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a C,lass B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r_asonable 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 i_struc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there 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/television 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 Problems."
This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402,
Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
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A PREFACE
WelcometoMitsubishi
UnpackingYourVCR
Congratulations on your purchase of this Mit,'mbishi Video
Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces saperior sound and a
high resolution VHS picture. It. includes VHS Hi-Fi audio
recording and playback, delivering compact dsc-quality audio.
Your VCR also includes the VCR Plus+ system and cable box
control for simplified programming.
Your owner's guide has been designed with easy-to-follow
explanations and directions. In addition, your VCR comes with
Mitsubishi's exclusive b_@_lll'_on-screen operating system. This
system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCR
with dear, understandable language and design.
Thank you for selecting our product and welcome to Mitsubishi.
As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following
items are included:
Remote control • 2 "AA" size batteries
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• Registration card
If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer.
A few suggestions:
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Be sure to save the box an(] 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 ,_n a stabile surface with sufficient lighting to
do the hook-up
• 1 Audio cable with red and
white plugs ateach end
• 1 Video cable
• 1 Co_xial cable
Dlmportant: Never place any heavy objects 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 familiar with the buttons
and controls.
If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to
glance at this section and refer to it later. IfYURs are new to you,
you may want to take your time and become familiar with the
locations of all the controls.
On the following pages, you'll find information on:
I FrontPanelButtonsand Functions
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FrontPanelButtonsandFunctions
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.
® cable box control transmitter (CABLE
BOX CONTROL)
This window (ion top of the VCR) transmits
signals from your VCR to your cable box.
(_) eject button (EJECT)
Press this button to eject the cassette.
(_) °cassette slot
This is where you put the video cassette.
® stop button (STOP)
Press this button to stop a tape and turn
off tape-related functions.
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play button (PLAY)
Press this button to play a tape.
video input 2 terminal
If you want to record or dub video from
another source (suc:h as a VCR or
camcorder), you plug l:he source in here.
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audio input 2 terminals
If you want to record or dub audio from
another source (suclh as a VCR or
camcorder), you plug 1;he source in here.
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input button (INPUT)
Press this button to select between the
antenna and any other equipment that
may be connected. Yoa 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.
_) fluorescent display
See the next section.
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shuttle ring
Turn this ring to the right to fast forward
a tape or to fast forward search. Turn this
ring to the left to rewind a tape or to
reverse search.
_) VCR A/B remote co:atrol switch
(REMOTE)
This switch allows yoJ to use the remote
control to operate both the HS-U560 and
another Mitsubishi VOR. (See page 21.)
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PerfecTape button (PERFECTAPE)
Press this button to use the PerfecTape TM
feature. The PerfecTape TM feature will test
your videotape and set the VCR to make
the best possible recording with that tape.
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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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one key program button (ONE KEY
PROGRAM)
Press this button to program the VCR to
record.
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© jog dial
When the tape is stopped, this dial will
change channels. When the tape is
paused, this dial will advance the tape
frame-by-frame. This; dial can also adjust
tracking and picture vibration. (See page
52.)
pause button (PAUSE)
Press this button to paase a tape when
recording, or to freeze a frame when
viewing a tape.
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(see the illustration on the next page)
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l_ck 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 "0H00M00S" when a
new tape is loaded. The counter will
display ':'-H- -M- -S" when no tape is in the
VCR. The current time is displayed when
the VCR is turned off or when you press
the DISPLAY button. This area also
displays the content,_ of a programmed
recording when you .are programmizag your
VCR. Additionally, it displays the audio
level in decibels for both the left (L) an(]
right (R) audio chan:ae|s.
tape status symbol
This will light up when a tape is in the
VCR. The dashes in the center of the
symbol simulate the _.ovement of the tape
when playing and recording.
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programmed recording light
This lights up when the VCR is off and
you 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 up
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.
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VCR light (VCR)
This will light up when the VCRfFV
button is set to '_CR." It indicates that
the antenna signal is being routed
through the VCR's tuner.
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PerfecTape light (PT)
This will flash when the PerfecTape TM test
is in progTess. It will 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 thas the VCR is
adjusting the tracking. 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 chanrLel or the input you
have selected.
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cable tuning light
This lights up when your VCR is set to
receive cable broadcasts.
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0) stereo indicator (ST)
This lights up when the VCR is receiving a
stereo signal.
(_) "SAP indicator (SAP)
This will 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. The SAP is often another
language.
(jj) play light (PLAY)
This lights up when the VCR is playing a
tape.
@ record light (REC)
'['his lights up when the VCR is recording,
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input button (INPIYI')
Press this button to select between the
antenna and any other video equipment
that may be connected.
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record button (REC)
Press this button to start recording. When
recording or playing a tape, you can use
the button to add ama aual index mark.
® index search button,_ (INDEX
SEARCH)
Use these buttons to begin index search.
rewind and reverse search button
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(REW)
Press this button to rewind a tape or to
reverse :search.
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stop button (STOP)
Press this button to stop a tape.
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TV and VCR buttons (TV, VCR)
In addition to operating your VCR, your
VCR remote control can be used to operate
most of the functions of many brands of
televisions. Press the VCR button to use
the remote to operate the VCR. After
setting up your remote for your particular
brand of television, press the TV button to
pse the remote to operate your television.
See your TV owner's guide for more
information about operating your TV.
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mute button (MUTE)
Press this button to turn off the sound
completely or to restore it to its previous
volume.
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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 (indicated by
the up arrow) to raise the volume.
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menu button (MENU)
Press this button to display the menus,
which are lists of features and instruc-
tions, on your television screen. Also press
the button to exit the menus.
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adjust dial (ADJUST)
When the tape is paus._d, this dial will
advance the tape frame-by-frame. When
using the menus, thi s dial will select and
adjust menu items.
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eject button (EJECT)
Press this button to eject a tape.
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power button (POWER)
Press this button to turn the VCR on or
off. If you have prog:rammed the VCR to
record, you need to turn the VCR off.
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quick view button. (Q.V.)
Press this button to use quick search, to
use the VCR's super qaick view feature, or
to use a Mitsubishi 'iR's quick view
feature.
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channel buttons (CltANNEL)
Press these buttons to change channels.
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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.
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shuttle ring
When a tape is playing, turn this nLng to
adjust 1;he playback speed. When using the
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menus, turn this ring to enter or cancel
selections. When viewing TV channels
through the VCR, use this ring to add
channels to, or delete channels from, the
super quick view memory.
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mode buttons (VC,R-A, VCR-B)
With these buttons, you can operate two
Mitsubishi VCRs witk one remote. (See
page 21.)
number buttons
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Use these buttons to select television
stations and to enter VCR PlusCode
numbers.
audio function button (AUDIO}
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Press this button to adjust the VCR's
audio functions.
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picture-in-picture buttons (PIP
SOURCE, PIP)
Use these buttons to control the picture-in-
picture functions of a Mitsubishi TV.
one-touch recording and off-timer
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(OTR .,and OFF-T)
This button has two fhnctions:
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display button (DISPLAY)
Press to display the following information
on the television:
• how much time has elapsed on the
current 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 l_e used to turn on
and off the "Child Lock" feature.
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quick program and VCR Plus+ button
(QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+)
*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 enter a VCR PlusCode number or
begin programming your VCR to record.
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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.
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play button (PLAY)
Press this button to play a tape.
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• If the remote isset up to operate the
VCR and the VCR is stopped, use this
button to begin recording and to set; a
length of time afte:r which the VCR will
stop recording.
• If the remote is set up to operate a
Mitsubishi TV, use this button to set a
length of time af_e:r which the _IV will
turn off. (See your Mitsubishi TV
owner's guide for more details.)
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VCRfrV button (VC R/TV)
Press this button to s_itch between the
VCR's tuner and the '['v's tuner. When you
select '_VCR," you change channels on the
VCR; when you select "TV," you change
channels on the TV.
@ cancel button (CANCEL)
Use this button to cancel selections on the
on-screen menus, to delete channels from
the super quick view memory, or to reset
the counter display to "0H00M00S."
RearPanelTerminals
@
enter button (ENTER)
Use thi,; button to acid channels to the
super quick view memory or to enter
selections on the on-screen menus.
@
video function button (VIDEO)
Press this button to adjust the VCP's
video functions.
2
i
3 4
_ T_ER
- !
5 6 7
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.
A/V Network terminals
®
•(ACTIVE A/V NETWORK)
Use these terminals to connect the VCR
with other Mitsubishi products that have
Active A!V Network terminals or A/V
Network terminals.
®
audio input and output terminals
These red and white terminals are for
,;ending (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.
®
video input and output terminals
These yellow terminals are for sending
(OUT) and receiving (IN) video sig71als.
You will only need to use these if you have
a monitor television, ,:,r for making copies
of tape,;.
video channel sw!itch (VIDEO
CHANNEL)
If you connect your VCR to a monil_or TV,
you set this switch _:o"OFF/AV." If you
connecl; your VCR to a regular TV, you set
the switch to "3" or "4," whichever station
is NOT used for broadcasting in ye,ur area.
(See page 19.)
cable box control terminal (CABLE
6)
BOX C,ONTROL)
Use this terminal to connect a cablLe for
sending signals to the cable box,
• if your cable box cannot receive a
signal from the Cable Box Control
Transmitter (the window on top of the
VCR), or
• if you would like to place your cable box
away from the VCR.
The cable is available from Mitsubishi
dealers.
timer reset button (TIMER RESET)
If you press this button, you will erase all
of your programmed recording settings,
reset the on-screen language, and also
reset the clock. Use this button with care.
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A CHAPTER TWO
ConnectingYourVCR
Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's features, you're
ready to connect: the antenna and the television. You won't have
to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter -- make
only those connections that apply to your equ:pment.
You should keep in mind that there are twc 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.
Connectingthe Antennaor Cable tothe VCR
Connectingthe Television
Connectingthe AN Network(optional)
ConnectingtheAntennaor
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ANTENHA
IL O-]I-
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Cableto theVCR
The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable.
Because there are at least four different types 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 straight to the next section, "Connecting the Televi-
sion."
This section shows you:
• Connecting cable antennas,
• Connecting other antennas, and
• Connecting separate UHF/VtIF 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 kinds of cable connec-
tions shown: with and without a cable box.
connectingcablewithoutacablebox
O Find the "source" cable. It usually comes out of the floor or out
of a wall. If it is connected to your TV, dis:onnect it.
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I! • II
Connect the cable to the A2qTENNA IN terminal on the back
of your VCR. Screw or push the cable onto the terminal until
it is tight.
When you are finished, go to page 15, "(;onneeting the Televi-
sion."
ANTENNA
I1 G -11- .....
_'_...
connectingcablewithacablebox
If your cable system requires you to use a cable box, follow the.
directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR:
II • D
40} Disconnect the cable box from the TV.
O Connect the cable from the cable box to the ANTENNA IN
terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or push the cable
onto the terminal until it is tight.
O
Place the cable box on the ,:enter of the top of the VCR. Place
the rear of the cable box flush with the rear of the VCR. Make
sure the cable box doesn't obstruct the ve atilation slots on the
VCR.
0 When you are finished, go to page 15, "Ccnnecting the Televi-
sion."
If your cable box has audio and video outputs, follow the addi-
tional directions below.
Connect one audi,_ cable to the ]eft audio output terminal on
the cable box. Connect the other end of t[Lis cable to the
AUDIO INPUT terminal on the VCR labeled L/MONO.
Connect one audia cable to the right audio output terminal on
the cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the
AUDIO INPUT terminal on the VCR labeled R.
Important:
Connect one video cable to the video output terminal on the
cable box. Connect the other end of this cable to the VIDEO
INPUT terminal on the VCR.
Audio and video cables are available at your local electronics
store.
If your cable company requires the use of a cable box, you can't
record one channel while watching another. If you have questions
concerning your cable system, please contact your cable company.
Connecting other antennas
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 took like this... •
...or a ,T5-ohm round lead
that looks like this:
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennaor Cabletothe VCIFI(cont.)
Follow the procedures for connecting the kind of leads your
antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connectinlg the Television."
connectinganantennawitha300-ohmflat twinlead
(If you have a 300-ohn_ fiat twirl lead, you will need to purchase a
300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.)
O Disconnect the antenna from the back 01"the TV.
O Before you can attach the antenna leads to the adapter, you
Insert lead under screws ANTENNA__
and tighten.
_ js
'.%• 2
need to expose a 5/8 inch segment of each lead by scraping off
the brown plastic covering Sometimes tlhese leads haw_ "U"
shaped clips that fit around the screw, in which case you will
not need to peel back the plastic.
300-75 Ohm Adapter
ANTEN_A_
Q,
_OUT
I[ • li
Wrap each exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw
shanks of the adapter (or insert the clip,; _nder the screw
heads). Tighten the screws.
Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna terminal on the
VCR labeled ANTENNA IN.
O Go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."
connectinganantennawitha75-ohmroundlead
Disconnect the antenna from the back o{"the TV.
Connect the antenna to the ANTENNA Ilk[ terminal on the
back of the VCR. Screw or push the cable Jntil it is tight.
Go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."
ConnectingseparateUHF/VHFantennas
You may have two separate antennas (one UHF, one VHF) that
bring TV signals into your home. If you do, yo _'11need 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 store). This chart will help you
determine the kind of combiner you need.
If your UHF antenna wire looks ...and your VHF antenna wire ...then yc,u need a combiner
like this.., looks like thi._;.., like thi,_.
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xJ UHF
VHF
VHF
UHF
To connect your antennas:
O Disconnect the antennas from the back: or the TV.
0 Connect the antenna leads onto the combiner.
Screw or push the combiner onto the ANTENNA IN terminal
on the VCR.
O See "Connecting the Television," below.
VHF Antenna
A___
/- -,,
-- 300 Ohm Flat
Twin Lead
300 - 75 Ohm Adapter _ " ) "_
ConnectingtheTelevision
UHF Antenna
f
300 Ohm
Flat Twin Lead
75 Ohm
Coaxial Cable
i_ ANTENNA
Ab- 4 II
I{ • II
Combiner
OUT
Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your
VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to tile TV. (If you haven't
connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 12, "Connecting the
Antenna or Cable to the VCR.') Because every television is
different (especially elder 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 VCR, _.nd
• Connecting a 2_Vwith audio and video inputs.
Determiningif you needa splitter
You should look at the back panel of your TV to see if you need
any special equipment to connect the TV to the VCR. You may
need an attachment c.alled a UHF/VHF splitter (which is avail-
able at your local electronics store).
The chart on the next page wi]l tell you if you need a splitter, and
what the splitter will look like.
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Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision(cont.)
If the TV's antenna terminal looks like this...
®
ANTENNA IN
©©
UHF
®
VHF
©©
UHF
©©
VHF
Connecting a regularTV to theVCR
(]) Take the black cable (called a coaxial cable) that is supplied
with your VCR and attach it to the terminal labeled AN-
TENNA OUT on the back of your VCR.
O
Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on your TV
labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes also called
"ANT-IN" or "VHF IN." If you have an older TV without this
kind of terminal, you will have to use a '_p:Jtter and then
connect the splitter to the Lelevision.
...then you will need a splitter that looks like this.
No splitter needed
UHF/VHF splitter Connect to
__::_UHF IN on TV
"_._." "_- Connect to
From ANTENNA OUT on VCR VHF IN on TV
UHF-'/VHF splitter, _._ CH;/_Cto_lT V
- Co°nec,,o
From ANTENNA OUT on VCR "_ VHF IN on TV
VCR ANTENNA TERMINAL
O
( IN
J
TV without an ANTENNA IN terminal (single antenna terminal for VHF and UHF)
UHF/VHF SpliCer Connectto
From ANTENNA OUT
on VCR
O
,-ANTENNA OUT
__TV.
Connectinga TV with audioand videoinputs
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 input.';.
If you have a TV with audio and video inpats, you should
proceed to the nexL section, "Connecting a TV with audio and
video inputs_" Otherwise, your connection,,; are complete.
TV AN'rENNA TERMINAL
Connectto
VHFIN on
TV.
O[
UHF/VHF Splitter Connect to
From ANTENNA
OUT on VCR VHF IN on TV,
ANTENNA IN
UHF IN on TV.
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Beforeyoubeginthissection:
• You should have already completed the section "Connecting
a regular TV to the VCR."
connectingastereoTVwithaudioandvideoinputs
Connect a set of red and white audio cables to the AUDIO
€11
OUTPUT terminals on the VCR labeled AUDIO OUT. The
red cable is for connecting the right (R) channel and tile white
cable is for connecting the left (L) channel. If your TV has
only one (mono) audio input, connect only the white (I,)
output from your VCR.
DImportant: 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 VIDEO OUT on the VCR.
0 Connect the other end of this cable to t:he yellow VIDEO
INPUT terminal on the TV labeled VIDEO IN.
VCR Back Panel
AUDIO
AUDIO IN I_
OUT
R IJ'MONO
®®®
VIDEO
®
®
R _ h
i I
! |
AUDIO OUT R__
AUDIO OUT L"'_
( onnectingtheAN Network(optional)
OUT
!
!
VIDEO
Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input and output
terminals called the "A/V Network." The primary purpose of t:he
A/V Network is to "pass" remote control codes between MiLsubishi
components. In simple language, when the A,_V Network i,_
connected, you can point your VCR remote control at the TV, and
the TV will "pass" the commands on to the VCR.
OUT
l"V Back Panel
?1®o
" L____/ 't
AUDIO IN R - VIDEO I
To connect the A/V Network, you will need a :able 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 mini jacks at
your Mitsubishi dealer or an electronics stc,re.
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Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAN Network(cont.)
To connect the A/V Network:
Connect a cable to the terminal on the TV :iabeled A/V
O
NETWORK OUT or ACTIVE A/V NETWORK. Connect the
other end of the cable to the terminal on the VCR labeled
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK IN.
O If you have anothe:r Mitsubishi component equipped with A!V
Network, attach a ,cable to the terminal on the VCR labeled
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT. Attach tlhe other end of this
cable to the terminal on the other component labeled A]V
NETWORK ]IN or ACTIVE ,._ffVNETWORK IN.
BACK PANEL
(Mitsubishi TV)
A/V NETWORK
IN OUT
O O
BACK PANEL
(VCR)
OUT
BACK PANEL
(Other Mitsubishi component)
IN our
DImportant: Never connect your AfV Network in a loop, as shown below.
TV
input
_ output
input I
VCR
• __ o o
output
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 func;ions are called
"Active A/V Network. '_
In order for Active A/V Network to function properly, you rausl:
make the connections above and your VCR :must be connected to
the EXT-1 input termi[nals of your Mitsubishi TV. Information on
how to use the Active A/V Network features, begins on page 62.
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Yrg n ou VC.
Now that you've completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connec-
tions, you're ready to start enjoying your equipment. To get the
most satisfaction out of your VCR, you should carefully read the
two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time" and
"Viewing the Picture Coming from Your VC]:L" Then you can start
exploring what your new VCR can do.
In this chapter, you'll learn:
Setting Up YourVCRfor the FirstTime
Usingthe RemoteControl
$ Viewingthe PictureComingfrom YourVCR
Loadingand UnloadingTapes
Playinga Tape
$ Selectingthe On-screenLanguage
Usingthe Audioand VideoFunctions
0 Usingthe Menusto Setthe Time
$ Programmingthe VCRto ReceiveTV Channels
0 Settingthe VCRPlus+GuideChannelNumbers
O Recording
SettingUpYourVCRfor the FirstTime
It's important that your VCR is set up correctly before you try to
work it. If you careh_lly read this section, you will avoid cont_Jsion
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.
/_ ) Setting up yourVCR if youare usinga regularTV
_ Turn on your TV and turn it to channel 3 or 4, whichever is
_______ NOT used for broadcast in your area.
__t ..... _i__ Look at the back panel of the VCR and _et the VIDE()CHAN-
Illl I_ _/ .... lI, IIitll lil NEL switch to channel 3 or 4, whichevel" is the same as the
Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER button.
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Chapter3:OperatingYourVCR SettingUpYourVCRfortheFirstTime(cont.)
Setting up yourVCR ifyou areusinga monitor TV
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 "Ext-l" on the screen.)
O Look at the back !panel of the VCR and set the VIDEO
CHANNEL switch to OFF/AV.
0 Turn the VCR on by pres_,dng the POWER button.
HelpfulInformation
Usingthe RemoteControl
Whatis aMonitorTV?
A monitor TVis one that has both audio arid video inputs. This
enables the TV screen to display a picture fr(,,m 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 usin,_, you might want to
mark it here so that you (and others) won't forget.
Monitor [ [ "_, l
In this section, you'll learn how to set up and use your remote
control. This section includes:
• Using the remote control to operate the VCR, and
• Using the remote control to operate the TV.
r_€.gu ar u
Usingthe remotecontrolto operatethe VCR
2O
installingthebatteries
O 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
101 Make sure the REMOTE switch on the front panel of the VCR
is set to '_CR-A."
O Press the VCR button on the remote control. This "tells" the
remote that you want to control the VCR.
Press the VCR-A button o:nthe remote control.
O While within 23 feet of the VCR, point the remote control
toward the VCR and press the buttons you desire.
usingoneremoteto controltwoMitsubishiVCRs
If you have another Mitsubishi VCR in addition to your HS-U560,
you can use the HS-U560 remote control to operate both.
I[_ Set the REMOTE switch on the HS-U560 to '%CR-B."
Set the REMOTE switch on the other Mitsubishi VCR to
O
'WCR-A." If the other Mitsubishi VCR has a REMOTE switch
with ON/OFF settings, set it to ON. If it does not have a
REMOTE switc_L, do not change any settings.
Code Buttons
1"
2*
3*
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
ENTER
CANCEL
VCR!TV
AUDIO
*Use button 1,2, or 3 to set up your
remote for use with Mitsubishi TVs.
To operate the HS-U560, press the VCR button on the remote
control, then press the VCR-B button. The remote will be set
to control the HS-U560.
O To operate the other VCR, press the VCR button on the
remote control, then press the VCR-A btLtton. The remote will
be set to control the other VCR.
Usingthe remotecontrol to operatetheTV
The HS-U560 remote control can operate many 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-U560 remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi
televisions, but it can also operate TVs from other manutacturers.
If you need to set your remote control for yo_ar particular brand of
television, follow the instructions below.
settingupyourremotecontrolto operateyourTV
I_ Turn off your TV.
On the HS-U560 remote ,control, press the TV button.
O While holding in the PIP button, press one of the buttons
listed in the "Code Buttons" list to the left. If your TV turns
on, proceed to step _.
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