Mitsubishi Electric HS U576 User Manual
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
VCR
POWER
EJECT
CM SKIP
QUICK PROGRAM
VCR Plus+
INPUT
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
INDEX
ADJUST
AUDIO/VIDEO MENU
ADJUST
CANCEL ENTER
SP/EP
VCR/TV
DISPLAY
REW
REC
LIGHTING
FF
MUTE
TV
POWER
CHANNEL VOLUME
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OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL HS-U576
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. has determined that this product or
product model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.
VCR Plus+® and PlusCode® are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+
system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
®
With VCR Plus+C
compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C3 and VCR Plus+C
Corporation.
This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the mark may
be used with this model.
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system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your
®
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are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Special Features
HS-U576
SMART:
♦Self Diagnostic System
♦Program Conflict W arning
♦S-VHS Quasi Playback
♦VHS Hi-Fi audio record/
playback
®
♦VCR Plus+ C3
with
cable converter control
♦Satellite Receiver Control
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FAST:
♦Alfa 400 Precision High
Speed Mechanism with
400x rewind/fast forward speed
EASY:
®
♦ViewPoint
Menu Oper-
ating System
®
♦VCR Plus+
easy pro-
gramming system
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♦OTR
Advanced One
Touch Recording with
delayed start time
♦Auto Clock Set
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of 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 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 SECTION 820-40 OF THE NEC
WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND
SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS
PRACTICAL.
SHORTCUTS
To connect your VCR, go to page 4.
To play a tape, go to page 10.
To record a program, go to page 22.
To learn about Advanced Featur es, go to page 37.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.................... 2
Hooking Up Your VCR................................ 4
Playback.......................................................... 10
Setting Up Your VCR ................................... 13
Selecting the On-screen Language.... 13
Memorizing Channels Automatically ... 14
Satellite Receiver Control .................. 16
Adding and Deleting Channels .......... 17
Setting the Clock .................................. 19
Recording ...................................................... 22
Recording a Current Broadcast ........ 22
OTR ......................................................... 23
2
OTR
........................................................ 24
Audio and Video Functions ................ 25
Timer Recording.......................................... 27
Conventional VCR Timer
Recording .......................................... 27
Quick Program...................................... 29
VCR Plus+
Programming..................................... 30
Timer Recording Hints........................ 32
®
System
Editing Features............................................ 35
Using Two VCRs to Copy .................... 35
Advanced Features...................................... 37
Advanced Playback Controls.............. 37
Searching T echniques............................ 39
Displaying Time Gauge, Remaining
Time, Current Time......................... 41
Customize Choices Menu................... 42
Advanced Options................................ 46
Location of Controls .................................. 49
Trouble Checks ............................................ 53
Specifications of VCR................................. 55
Index ............................................................. 55
Guía de Operación Básica de la
Videograbadora............................................ 57
Warranty ....................................................... 61
1
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all these instructions car efully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. Thank you.
1 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 futur e
reference.
9 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.
13 Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience r eceptacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.
3 Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5 Cleaning
Unplug this 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 product man ufacturer as they ma y cause hazards.
7 Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
8 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 car t,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should
follow the manufactur er’ s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
10 Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided f or ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
11 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 instructions.
12 Grounding or Polarization
This 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 feature. If y ou
are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 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
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
15 Lightning
For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
16 Power Lines
An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of
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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 system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
17 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in fire risk or electric shock.
18 Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings
as they ma y touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric
shock. Ne ver spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
19 Servicing
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all ser vicing to qualified service personnel.
20 Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord
or plug is damaged.
(b)
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the pr oduct.
(c) If the product has been ex-
posed to rain or water.
(d) If the product does not oper-
ate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls
may r esult in damage and will
often require extensive w ork
by a qualified technician to
restore the pr oduct to its nor mal operation.
(e) If the product has been
dropped or damaged in any
way.
(f) When the product exhibits a
distinct change in performance – this indicates a need
for service.
21 Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
22 Safety Check
Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that
the product is in proper operating condition.
23 Heat
The product should be situated
away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, sto ves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
CONDENSATION
Leave the VCR on, without a tape in it,
for 2 hours if the VCR has been exposed to sudden changes in temperature. Sudden temperature changes
cause moisture to form on the metal
parts inside the VCR. This moisture can
cause the tape to stick and damage the
head. Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour
period will dry the inside of the VCR.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the power cord ma y cause a fire
or shock hazard. When unplugging the
power cord, please hold it by the plug
and remove it carefully.
DO NOT PLACE HEAVY
OBJECTS ON THE RECORDER
Heavy objects placed on the r ecorder
will cause damage.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the recorder, always unload the cassette and
turn OFF the VCR POWER.
CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE
TAPES
• Avoid violent vibration or shock.
• Do not place in a location where
strong magnetic fields exist (near a
motor, transformer or magnet).
• Never place or store in direct 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, and can radiate radio fr equency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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, try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than 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, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for additional suggestions. You may find this booklet prepared by the Federal Communications 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.
3
Hooking Up Your VCR
Unpacking Y our VCR
As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:
• Remote control • 2 "AA" size batteries
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Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place
the VCR on top of the television because of its instability.
Choosing a Hookup
The connections shown in this book are general. Individual televisions, stereo systems and satellite receivers
can vary from those shown here. The first diagrams show connections for common equipment. Then, if you
are connecting equipment such as a satellite receiver or a Home Theater receiver, you will also use those
diagrams after you ha ve connected the common equipment.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
To maximize your system for its best performance, your dealer
can help you customize these hookups and sell you any additional
connection accessories that may be necessary to match your
particular equipment and antennas.
1 Make a list of each piece of equipment that you want to hook up.
2 If you are connecting several pieces of equipment, you may be using more than one of these
diagrams. Using your list, find EACH of the diagrams you will need to connect all of your equipment.
For example, to hook up this VCR, a TV, a cable box, and a Home Theater receiver, you will use Cable
System with Cable Box, and Connecting a Home Theater receiver.
3 If your TV has audio and video inputs, use the diagrams on page 6 in addition to the connections on
the next page.
4
VHF
UHF
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
x
x
x
x
VCR Rear Panel
TV Rear Panel
OR
Optional
UHF/VHF Splitter
Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm
Matching Transformer
Optional UHF/VHF Combiner
OR
supplied
coaxial cable
OR
From Antenna or Cable
wall outlet
Hooking Up Your VCR
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You must use one of the connections shown on this page in order to record television or cable programs.
Antenna or Cable System without Cable Box
Connecting Antenna or Cable
1 Connect antenna or cable from wall
outlet to ANTENNA IN of the VCR.
2 Connect VCR ANTENNA OUT to the
TV’s Antenna jacks (varies by TV).
3 If your TV has audio video inputs,
continue with the connections on the
next page. If not, plug in power cords of
VCR and TV.
Cable System with Cable Box
Connecting Cable and Cable Box
1 Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLE IN
on the cable box.
2 Connect OUT (or OUT TO TV) on the cable
box to ANTENNA IN on the VCR.
3 Connect ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to the
TV’s antenna jacks (varies by TV).
4 If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with
the connections on the next page. If not, plug
in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
5 See page 9 for IR Emitter connection.
If your cable box has audio and video outputs,
follow the additional directions below. You may
need to purchase additional sets of audio/video
cables for this hookup.
6 Connect the red and white cable to the AUDIO
IN R (right) and AUDIO IN L (left) on the VCR.
Connect the other end to the cable box’s
AUDIO OUT RIGHT and AUDIO OUT LEFT.
Cable Box Rear Panel
Yellow
White
VCR Rear Panel
UHF
VHF
TV Rear Panel
OUTVIDEO L R
R
L
Red
AUDIO
R
Red
L
White
Yellow
supplied coaxial cable
OR
IN
coaxial cable provided
by cable company
ANTENNA
IN
1
R
L/MONO
VIDEO
IN
1
VHF/UHF
IN
OUT
From Cable
wall outlet
7 Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO IN
on VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO
OUT on the cable box.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional suggestions for antenna/cable hookups.
If your TV has more than one antenna jack, ask your Mitsubishi dealer for advice on additional accessories.
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs
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. This
connection also helps maintain the best picture quality.
1 Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO
OUT R (right) and AUDIO OUT L (left) on the VCR.
Connect the other end to the TV’s AUDIO IN
RIGHT and AUDIO IN LEFT. Match the colors of
the connectors to the cables.
2 Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO OUT on
VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO IN on the
TV.
3 Set the RF Converter to OFF. See page 43 for
instructions on this setting, which can be done at a
later time.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You may need to purchase an audio video cable for
this hookup.
Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional
suggestions for audio video hookups.
To connect your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV,
connect only the white AUDIO OUT L of the VCR
and the white AUDIO INPUT of the TV. Since the
TV is not stereo, you cannot take advantage of your
VCR’s Hi-Fi stereo sound.
If you have an older TV without audio video inputs,
simply connect only the antenna or cable as shown
on the previous page.
VCR Rear Panel
R
Red
L
White
Yellow
TV Rear Panel
AUDIO
OUT
R
L
VIDEO
OUT
INPUT-1
INPUT-2
OUTPUT
MONITOR/TUNER
S-VIDEO
Yellow
VIDEO
L (MONO) R
White
L
AUDIO
R
R
Red
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to Satellite Receiver
If you have an RCA DSS®, Sony DSS®, T oshiba DSS®,
Panasonic DSS®, Hughes DSS®, PRIMESTAR®, or DISH
Network™ satellite system, you can connect the satellite
receiver to your VCR and then set up the VCR to change
the channels of the satellite receiver. This will allow you
to program your VCR to make unattended recordings
from several different satellite channels.
1 Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO
OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the satellite receiver.
Connect the other end to the AUDIO IN R and
AUDIO IN L on the back of the VCR. Match the
colors of the connectors to the cables.
2 Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO OUTPUT
on the satellite receiver. Connect the other end to
VIDEO IN on the back of the VCR.
3 See page 9 for IR Emitter connection.
connecting both a satellite receiver and a cable
box with audio video outputs
1 Connect the satellite receiver to the audio video
inputs on the back of the VCR as shown.
2 Connect the cable box to the audio video inputs on
the front of the VCR.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You cannot connect both a satellite receiver and a
digital cable box.
You may need to purchase an audio video cable for
this hookup.
You will have to turn on your VCR to watch the
video or hear the audio from the satellite receiver.
Refer to your Satellite Receiver Owner’s Guide for
Satellite dish to Satellite receiver connections, as
well as other possible video connections to your
TV.
DSS® is a registered trademark of DirecTV, Inc.
PRIMESTAR® is a registered servicemark of PRIMESTAR Partners LP.
DISH Network™ is a registered trademark of EchoStar Communications Corp.
VCR Rear Panel
R
Red
L
White
Yellow
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
1
R
L/MONO
IN
1
Satellite Receiver Rear Panel
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L RAUDIO
OUT
Yellow
White
L
OUT
Red
R
R
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to Home Theater Receiver
You may wish to connect your VCR to a Home Theater
Receiver so that you can take advantage of the Surround
Sound audio recordings that are common with many
movies. Home Theater Receivers often will control both
the sound that is heard from the speakers and the picture
shown on your TV. Below is the basic connection
between your VCR and Home Theater Receiver. If you
use this connection, you will not use Connections to
TV with Audio Video Inputs.
1 Connect the red and white audio cables to AUDIO
OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the VCR. Connect
the other end to the VCR 1 AUDIO INPUT R and
AUDIO INPUT L on the Home Theater Receiver.
2 Connect a yellow video cable to VIDEO OUT on the
VCR. Connect the other end to the VCR 1 VIDEO
INPUT on the Home Theater Receiver.
TV Rear Panel
INPUT 1
3 Connect a yellow video cable to the MONITOR
OUTPUT of the Home Theater Receiver. Connect
the other end to the VIDEO INPUT on the back of
the TV .
4 See your Home Theater Receiver Owner’s Guide for
information concerning audio connection between
TV and Home Theater Receiver, or additional
hookups and operations.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You may need to purchase two sets of audio video
cables for this hookup.
Home Theater Receiver Rear Panel
VIDEO
OUT IN OUT IN OUT
AUDIO
Yellow
White
VCR Rear Panel
L
R
L
R
Red
R
OUT IN OUT IN IN
VCR2 MONITORVCR 1
VCR 1 VCR 2 TV
R
Red
L
White
Yellow
S-VIDEO
L
R
OUT
R
L
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
VIDEO
Yellow
L (MONO)
Yellow
AUDIO
R
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to A/V Network
Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input and
output terminals called the A/V Network. This network
“passes” remote control commands between Mitsubishi
components. That is, when the A/V Network is connected, you can point your VCR remote control at the TV,
and the TV will “pass” the commands onto the VCR.
1 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. This cable may be included with
your Mitsubishi TV. If not, you can purchase a cable
with mini jacks at your Mitsubishi dealer or
electronics store.
2 Connect ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT or A/V
NETWORK OUT on the TV to ACTIVE A/V
NETWORK IN on the VCR.
3 If you have another Mitsubishi component with A/V
Network, connect another mini jack cable to
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT on the VCR, and
connect the other end to (ACTIVE) A/V NETWORK
IN on the other component.
Connections to IR Emitter
BACK PANEL
(VCR)
ACTIVE
A/V NETWORK
OUT
IN
BACK PANEL
(Other Mitsubishi component)
A/V NETWORK
IN
OUT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
BACK PANEL
(Mitsubishi TV)
A/V NETWORK
IN
OUT
For Active A/V Network to work properly, you
must make these connections shown and your VCR
must be connected to EXT-1 or INPUT-1 of your
Mitsubishi TV .
Never connect your A/V Network in a loop, as
shown below.
VCR
output
input
TV
output
input
LOOP
Your VCR will be able to send remote control channel
changing commands to your compatible cable box or
satellite receiver. The VCR uses the IR Emitter to send
these commands in the same way as when you use the
hand held remote that came with the cable box or
receiver.
1 Connect the supplied IR Emitter to CONVERTER
BOX CONTROL on back of the VCR.
2 Run the wire under or along side the cable box or
satellite receiver and place the end in front of the
cable box and/or satellite receiver.
VCR Rear Panel
CONVERTER
ACTIVE
BOX CONTROL
A/V NETWORK
OUT
IN
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
3 Use the double stick tape to secure the end of the
emitter in the proper place.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you connect both a cable box and satellite
receiver, place the IR Emitter to face the remote
control window (sensor) in the front of both. If you
cannot place it this way, you can purchase a dual IR
Emitter from your Mitsubishi dealer.
IR Emitter
9
Playback
VCR LIGHT
VCR
CHANNEL
SP/EP
REC SPEED
Setting Up Your VCR
The first thing you need to do is set up your VCR to see the picture coming
from the VCR. It’s important to take a few minutes to set up your VCR
correctly before you try to use it. Based on your type of TV, choose one of
the following:
TV with Audio/ Video Inputs
1 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-1 or Input-1 on the screen. If you do not have a
Mitsubishi TV, please refer to your TV Owner’s Guide for this procedure.
2 Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.
3 You are now watching the VCR’s picture. To go back to viewing the picture
from the TV, press the TV’s INPUT button to go back to the previous
ANTENNA input position.
4 Later, you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on
page 43.
If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer to
your home theater receiver’s owner’s guide.
POWER
TV without Audio/Video Inputs
If your TV does not have separate audio/video inputs, then your VCR will need
to convert the VCR’s picture to channel 3 or 4. This is called the video
channel. The factory has already selected channel 3; however, if it is a broadcast channel in your area, then you will need to change this to channel 4. To
make this change:
set up
1 To choose channel 4; with VCR power OFF, press CHANNEL ª and REC
SPEED on the front panel at the same time. Ant ch4 will display on the
front panel and the VCR will send signals on channel 4.
If needed, to return to channel 3; with the VCR turned OFF, press
CHANNEL º and REC SPEED on the front panel at the same time. Ant
ch3 will display.
2 Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.
operating
3 Check to see if the VCR light on the front panel display is lit. If it is not,
press VCR/TV on the remote control until the VCR light appears on the
front panel. This light must be on when you watch a video tape or use the
VCR menus. The VCR light will turn on automatically when you play a tape
or use the VCR menus when the RF converter is set to ON. See page 43.
4 Turn on the TV and change the TV to the video channel (3 or 4). You are
now watching the VCR’s picture.
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To watch a channel that is different than the channel your VCR is recording, the
VCR light must be off. The VCR/TV button turns this light on and off.
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Playback
Operating Your Remote Control
Installing the Batteries
1 To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, then push the
cover in the direction of the arrow and lift.
2 Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (–) are corr ect.
This is marked inside the battery compartment.
Next, you need to tell the remote control to operate the VCR, not the TV.
Operating the VCR with the Remote Control
The HS-U576 has two VCR remote control operational settings: VCR-A and
VCR-B. The HS-U576 is pre-set to VCR-A setting. See page 47 for information
about VCR operational setting.
1 Set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote control to VCR position. This
“tells” the remote that you want to control the VCR.
2 Press VCR/TV and the number button “1” on the remote control at the
same time. Now your remote is ready to operate your HS-U576.
Loading a Tape
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 automatically turn the VCR on. Use
only tapes that have a or label.
1 Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces
you. The other edge is hinged and should face the VCR. The plastic
window that shows the videotape should face up.
2 Gently insert the tape evenly into the cassette slot until the VCR
automatically takes it in.
If the VCR will not automatically take the tape in, press EJECT and try again.
Your VCR will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly. 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 down, wait a few seconds, and try again.
Playing a Tape
CORRECT
INCORRECT
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1 Press PLAY on the front panel or 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 to the beginning of the
tape and stop. You can stop playing by pressing STOP.
You can play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format with standard VHS resolution (S-VHS quasi playback). This feature functions only during playback. You
cannot obtain the original resolution of S-VHS.
Depending on the tapes you are using, some interference may appear on the
screen during S-VHS quasi playback.
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Playback
Using Basic Playback Controls
Rewinding a tape
While the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or on the front
panel.
Fast forwarding a tape
While the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or on the front
panel.
Speed Search with picture
While the tape is playing, press FF for forward speed search with picture or
press REW for reverse speed search. See page 39 for additional information on
searching techniques.
Pausing a tape
While the tape is playing, press PAUSE on the remote control or on the front
panel to freeze the picture on the screen.
Press PAUSE a second time to return to normal play.
If you leave the VCR in pause for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically stop to prevent damage to the tape.
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FF
PAUSE
REW
FF
PAUSE
Controlling Vibration During Still Frame
If the picture vibrates during still frame, press the CHANNEL buttons on the
front panel until the picture is steady.
Unloading a Tape
1 Press EJECT on the front panel or on the remote control. If the VCR
POWER is off, the VCR will turn on, eject the tape, then turn off.
2 Remove the tape.
Using repaired tapes
We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair. If
you repair a torn tape with improper materials, you could damage your VCR when you
play the tape.
Head cleaning
Your VCR automatically cleans the head and the drum of the VCR whenever
you load a tape. If you see “noise” 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.
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EJECT
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Setting Up Your VCR
Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operating
system. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCR
with clear, understandable language and design.
Before your VCR can receive television channels or you can program your VCR
to record, you need to memorize all of the channels you can receive into your
VCR and set the clock. Additionally, if you are using a satellite receiver, you
need to do a first time setup to memorizing satellite brand code. Fortunately,
your VCR makes this an easy process with our men u system.
When using the on-screen menus, use the ADJUST buttons to move the
highlight bar up or down and to change the setting of selected features. Press
the ENTER button to enter a selection or adjustment. Press the CANCEL
button to cancel or clear a setting.
Selecting the On-screen Language
You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, and functions in
English or Spanish. You will do this the first time you use the menus or set any
audio and video functions.
1 Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Press
MENU on the remote control. If this is the first time the menus have been
used, you will see the menu for selecting the on-screen language.
2 Press ADJUST buttons on the remote control to highlight the desired
language. The ADJUST + button moves upward; the ADJUST – button
moves downward.
3 Press ENTER on the remote control. The menu will change to the VCR
Main Menu.
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Cancel
CANCEL
ADJUST
ADJUST
Select Language
ƒEnglish
ƒEspañol
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Press to
Enter
ENTER
Press to
Select
4 Press MENU to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
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 after it is first set. To see the Select
Language menu, press the TIMER RESET button on the back of the
VCR, then follow the procedure above. The Select Language menu will
also appear after an extended power failure.
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Setting Up Your VCR
Memorizing Channels Automatically
Using this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of the television
stations available to you. You can later get rid of unwanted or unused stations.
You need to manually set the brand code for the a satellite receiver.
If your local cable company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires
you to use a cable box, then your ability to memorize channels would
normally be limited. The cable box receives all of your channels, then sends
only one to your TV and your VCR, usually on channel 3 or 4.
If you are required to use a cable box, you should choose Cable box only or
Digital Cable box only option in step 4 below and turn the cable box on.
Your HS-U576 will use its Converter Box Control technology to change the
channels on the cable box. Make sure you have properly placed the IR
Emitter (see page 9).
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.
1 Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote
control until a channel number appears on the screen or on the front
panel display.
2 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up. If First
Time Set-Up is not highlighted, use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to
highlight it.
A special note to cable
box subscribers
ªVCR Main Menu
Your choices are:
¬Program to record
√Customize choices
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
3 Press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Press the ADJUST
buttons to select Memorize channels. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you are recording or playing back a tape, Not available will flash and
an error message will appear. To correct this, stop the tape, then press
ENTER again.
4 You will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR. Using the list
below as a reference, pr ess the ADJUST buttons to select the kind of
antenna you connected.
• Cable if you have standard cable service without a cable box, use a
cable box with an A/B switch, or your cable box is not remote
controllable
• Cable box only if you use a standard cable box
• Digital cable box only if you use a digital cable box
• Indoor/outdoor ant. if you use rabbit ears type or roof mounted type
antennas
After you have selected, press ENTER.
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ƒFirst Time Set-Up
Your choices are:
≈Set the clock
∆Memorize channels
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
∆Memorize channels
What type of sources are
connected to the VCR?
’Cable
”Cable box only
”Digital cable box only
”Indoor/outdoor ant.
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Setting Up Your VCR
Cable Box Brand Code
Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number
ABC
Archer
Century
Citizen
Diamond
Eagle
Eastern
G C Electronic
Gemini
General Electric
General Instrument
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold
Macom
1, 2, 11
29, 58, 65
29, 65
29, 65
54, 58
17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63
68
29, 65
5, 60
35
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
22, 23, 45, 46, 47
24
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
28
Magnavox
Movietime
NSC
OAK
Panasonic
Paragon
Pioneer
Philips
RCA
Realistic
Regal
Regency
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
59, 61, 67
30, 31, 51, 54
20, 51, 52
27, 39, 40, 49, 50, 61
14, 21, 25
6, 7
14, 15, 16, 92, 93, 94
26, 61, 62, 63, 64
14, 21, 25
37, 38
45, 48
68
55, 56
5, 14, 21, 25, 29
10, 11, 12, 13
Digital Cable Box Brand Code
Manufacturer Code Number
GI
1, 2
Sheritech
SL Marx
Sprucer
Stargate
Sylvania
Teknika
Texscan
Tocom
Toshiba
Unika
United Cable
Universal
Videoway
Viewstar
Zenith
57
5, 14, 29
14, 21, 25
5, 14, 29, 65
66
36
53, 66
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
32, 33, 34
48
2
30, 31, 54, 65
6, 7
17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63
6, 7, 8, 9
If you choose Cable or Indoor/outdoor ant.
An on-screen message and the front panel display of your VCR will show you
that the VCR is memorizing the stations you can receive. After the VCR has
memorized all the channels, the screen will return the VCR’s picture.
If you choose Cable box only or Digital cable box only
You need to tell the VCR which manufacturer makes your cable box or digital
cable box, and on which channel the cable box or digital cable box sends a signal.
5 Brand code will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons or the number
buttons to select the manufacturer’s code number for your cable box or
digital cable box. The codes are listed above.
6 To determine if the Brand code is correct, press CHANNEL on the
remote. The channel number on the front panel display should change.
Then your cable box or digital cable box should change to the exact same
number a moment after it appears on your VCR.
If your cable box or digital cable box does not change channels at all, or does
not show the exact same number, try the next Brand code, if another is listed
for your type of cable box. Also make sure the IR emitter bulb faces the IR
window on the cable box .
If no code number is listed for your cable box, or if none of the listed numbers
work, try each code from 1 to 94. (For the digital cable box, try each code
from 1 to 5.)
∆Memorize channels
Now memorizing all the
stations you can receive
Channel 3
Stand by this may take
a few minutes
To cancel memorization,
press CANCEL
∆Memorize channels
Please enter code from
your Owner's Guide:
ƒBrand code --
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
If your cable box or digital cable box cannot be operated by a remote control
(if it has a mechanical dial or slide), then your VCR will not be able to change
channels on the cable box.
If your cable box will not respond to any of the codes, your VCR cannot change
channels on the cable box. You will need to change channels yourself, using the
cable box’s remote control. You should re-program your VCR, choosing Cable
in step 4. When programming to record, you will need to leave your cable box
ON and tuned to the channel you wish to record.
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7 When the Brand code is correct, press ENTER. The screen will add a
Channel selection.
8 Use the ADJUST buttons to select the channel on which your cable box or
digital cable box sends a signal to the VCR (normally channel 3 or 4). If
you connected your cable box or digital cable box with audio/video cables,
use INPUT to select L1 (if you used the rear panel jacks), or L2 (if you
used the front panel jacks). You cannot use both digital cable box and
satellite receiver. Thus if you selected Digital cable box only in step 4, you
cannot select L2.
9 After entering the channel number, press ENTER. The VCR will begin
memorizing the available channels. During this process your TV screen, the
front panel display, and your cable box or digital cable box should all
display each channel number one by one. You can cancel the memorization
at any time by pressing CANCEL on the remote control.
After the VCR has memorized all the channels, the screen will r eturn the VCR picture.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Automatic channel memorizing may include vacant channels if there
are stray signals or noise on those channels. If this occurs, you can
manually delete the channels using the procedure in the section
Adding and Deleting Channels.
You do not need to perform this set-up again unless your cable company
changes their channel lineup, or you move the VCR to a new address.
∆Memorize channels
Your cable box sends a
signal on which channel?
ƒBrand code 1
ƒChannel 3
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
∆Memorize channels
Now memorizing all the
stations you can receive
Channel 3
Stand by this may take
a few minutes
To cancel memorization,
press CANCEL
Satellite Receiver Control
If you are using a satellite receiver, you can set up your VCR to change channels
on the satellite receiver.
1 Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Press
MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
2 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select First Time Set-
Up. Press ENTER.
3 You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Press the ADJUST buttons to
select Sat. receiver.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You cannot select Sat. receiver if you select Digital Cable box only in
step 4 of Memorizing Channels Automatically (on page 14).
4 Press ENTER to select the correct code for your satellite receiver.
Manufacturer Code
RCA or GE 1
PRIMESTAR
Sony 3
DISH Network 4
Toshiba 5
Panasonic 6
Hughes 7
none OFF
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ƒFirst Time Set-Up
Your choices are:
≈Set the clock
∆Memorize channels
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
5 After you have selected, press MENU twice to exit the menus.
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Setting Up Your VCR
Adding and Deleting Channels
If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed
the automatic channel memorizing. You cannot do this for channels coming
from a satellite receiver.
1 Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 42.
2 Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote
control until a channel number appears on the screen or the front panel
display.
3 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
4 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select First Time Set-
Up. Press ENTER.
5 You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Press the ADJUST buttons to
select Add/delete channels. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you are recording, playing back a tape, receiving a video signal from
an external input, or watching a satellite receiver channel, then Not
available will flash on-screen. To correct this, stop the tape or turn off
the menus and switch the VCR to a local channel.
6 You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use the ADJUST
buttons to select the channel that you want to add or delete. Press
ENTER to add the channel; press CANCEL to delete it.
7 When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press MENU three
times to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you use automatic memorizing again, you will lose all of the manual
changes you made. All of the channels you deleted will be added; all of
the channels you added will be deleted. If your cable box receives only
one or two digit channels, you cannot add a three-digit channel.
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
Your choices are:
≈Set the clock
∆Memorize channels
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
«Add/delete channels
Channel 39
Not in memory
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to add
† ∑ ππADJUST to select
≠πππππCANCEL to delete
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Setting Up Your VCR
Selecting a Channel
Now that you have memorized channels, and added or deleted some, you will
want to be able to select channels. If you have not yet memorized channels, see
page 14, Memorizing Channels Automatically. (If you selected digital cable
box, you cannot select any satellite channels.)
Antenna/Cable selections Your VCR can receive
indoor/outdoor antenna VHF/UHF channels 2–69
cable antenna without box cable channels 1–125
cable box only cable box channels 0–99
digital cable box digital cable box channels 0–999
Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive
Sony, RCA, GE, Toshiba, any channel from 100-999 provided
Panasonic, Hughes, DISH Network
Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive
PRIMESTAR
If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR will
not change channels.
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™
by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be
selected)
any channel from 1-999 provided
by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be
selected)
selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels sequentially
Press CHANNEL on the remote control or on the VCR front panel. This will
cycle through the channels in sequential numerical or der.
When you select the digital cable channels from 100 to 999, holding down the
CHANNEL on the remote will advance the channels in 10 channel increments.
selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels directly
Use the number buttons on the remote control. For example, to choose
channel 23, press 2-3. If you select digital cable channels, you can select the
three digits channels directly by using the number buttons. For example, to
choose digital cable channel 157, press the 1-5-7.
To select a single digit channel, such as channel 5; press 0-5. You can also press
5, then press ENTER.
selecting satellite channels sequentially
Press CHANNEL on the remote or on the VCR front panel. When pressing the
up arrow, the lowest satellite channel will follow the highest antenna or cable
channel. When pressing the down arrow, the highest satellite channel will
follow the lowest antenna or cable channel. The other satellite channels will
follow in numerical order. Continuously holding down CHANNEL on the
remote will advance the channels in 10 channel increments.
selecting satellite channels directly
For Sony, RCA, GE, Toshiba, Panasonic, Hughes and DISH Network; press the
number buttons on the remote. For example, to go to channel 263, press 2-6-3.
For PRIMESTAR channels, press INPUT until the channel number with the
PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display. Then press the
number buttons on the remote.
For one or two digit channel numbers, press the number buttons, then press
ENTER. For example, to go to channel 29, press 2-9-ENTER.
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