Mitsubishi Electric HS-U577 Operators Guide
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
CHANNELVOLUME
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OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL HS-U577
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. has determined
that this product or product model meets the ENERGY STAR
VCR Plus+® and PlusCode® are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
The VCR␣ Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
With VCR Plus+C
ate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C
3®
system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropri-
3
and VCR Plus+C3® are
trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the
mark may be used with this model.
Special Features HS-U577
SMART:
♦Program Conflict
Warning
♦VHS Hi-Fi audio record/
playback
♦VCR Plus+
®
C3 with
cable converter control
♦Satellite Receiver
Control
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FAST:
♦Alfa 500 Precision High
Speed Mechanism with
for 500x rewind/fast
forward speed
♦Rental Xpress
TM
– Auto
rewind, eject and power
off for a fast movie
return
EASY:
♦ViewPoint
®
Menu
Operating System
2
♦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 Features, go to page 39.
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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
Using Audio and Video Functions....... 25
Timer Recording..................................... 28
Convential VCR Timer Recording....... 28
Quick Program.................................... 30
®
VCR Plus+
Timer Recording Hints ........................ 33
System Programming ..... 31
Editing Features ..................................... 37
Using Two VCRs to Copy ................... 37
Advanced Features ................................ 39
Advanced Playback Controls.............. 39
Searching Techniques ........................ 41
Displaying Time Gauge, Remaining Time,
Current Time ................................. 45
Customize Choices Menu................... 46
Advanced Options .............................. 49
Location of Controls ............................... 52
Trouble Checks ...................................... 55
Specifications ......................................... 57
Index ...................................................... 57
Guía de Operación Básica de la
Videograbadora ................................. 59
Warranty................................................. 61
1
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
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)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all these instructions carefully 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 future reference.
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
manufacturer as they may 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 cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
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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.
10 Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation
and to ensure reliable operation
of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these
openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar 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 you 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.
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
receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
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.
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 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 may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never 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 servicing 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
product.
(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 result in damage and will
often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal 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, stoves,
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 may
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 recorder 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 frequency
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.
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Unpacking Your 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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• 1 IR emitter
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IMPORTANT
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 have connected the common equipment.
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.
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Hooking Up Your VCR
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
VCR Rear Panel
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
From Antenna or
Cable wall outlet
OR
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.
supplied
coaxial cable
Optional
UHF/VHF
Splitter
UHF
VHF
OR
VHF/UHF
Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm
Matching Transformer
OR
x
x
Optional UHF/VHF Combiner
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.
7 Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO IN
on VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO
OUT on the cable box.
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.
TV Rear Panel
Cable Box Rear Panel
Yellow
UHF
VHF
IMPORTANT
R
L
Red
White
Yellow
Red
R
L
White
VCR Rear Panel
supplied coaxial cable
OR
TV Rear Panel
OUTVIDEO L R
IN
coaxial cable provided
by cable company
ANTENNA
AUDIO
IN
1
R
L/MONO
IN
OUT
VIDEO
IN
1
VHF/UHF
x
x
From Cable
wall outlet
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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 47
for instructions on this setting, which can be
done at a later time.
VCR Rear Panel
R
R
Red
L
L
White
Yellow
OUT
OUT
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 (nonstereo) 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.
AUDIO
VIDEO
IMPORTANT
L
R
R
TV Rear Panel
INPUT-1
INPUT-2
OUTPUT
MONITOR/TUNER
Yellow
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
White
L (MONO) R
Red
AUDIO
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to Satellite Receiver
If you have an RCA DSS®, Sony DSS®, Toshiba
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.
PRIMESTAR® is a registered servicemark of PRIMESTAR Partners LP.
DISH Network™ is a registered trademark of EchoStar Communications Corp.
VCR Rear Panel
connecting both a satellite receiver and a
cable box with audio video outputs
1 Connect the satellite receiver to the audio
2 Connect the cable box to the audio video
video inputs on the back of the VCR as
shown.
inputs on the front of the VCR.
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.
R
Red
L
White
Yellow
AUDIO
OUT
R
L
VIDEO
OUT
Satellite Receiver Rear Panel
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L RAUDIO
OUT
Yellow
White
OUT
Red
LRR
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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.
TV Rear Panel
Home Theater Receiver Rear Panel
VIDEO
OUT IN OUT IN OUT
Yellow
White
L
L
R
R
AUDIO
R
OUT IN OUT IN IN
VCR 1 VCR 2 TV
Red
INPUT 1
VCR2 MONITORVCR 1
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.
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
You may need to purchase two sets of
audio video cables for this hookup.
VIDEO
L (MONO)
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
R
Yellow
Yellow
L
R
VCR Rear Panel
AUDIO
OUT
R
R
Red
L
L
White
Yellow
VIDEO
OUT
8
Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to IR Emitter
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 BOX CONTROL
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
3 Use the double stick tape to secure the end
of the emitter in the proper place.
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
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POWER
CHANNEL
REC SPEED
SP/EP
Setting Up Your VCR
The first thing you need to do is set up your VCR so that you can
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 47.
If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V
receiver, refer to your home theater receiver’s owner’s guide.
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.
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. 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 47.
4 Turn on the TV and change the TV to the video channel (3 or
4). You are now watching the VCR’s picture.
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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PLAY
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
correct. 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-U577 has two VCR remote control operational settings:
VCR-A and VCR-B. The HS-U577 is pre-set to VCR-A setting.
See page 50 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-U577.
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
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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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 41 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.
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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Setting Up Your VCR
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Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive onscreen 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 menu 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.
4 Press MENU to exit the menus.
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.
Select Language
ƒEnglish
ƒEspañol
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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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-U577 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.
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.
3 Press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Press the
ADJUST buttons to select Memorize channels. Press ENTER.
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.
A special note to cable box
subscribers
ªVCR Main Menu
Your choices are
≈Set the clock
√Customize choices
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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
4 You will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR.
Using the list below as a reference, press 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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∆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
If you choose Cable or Indoor/outdoor ant.
An on-screen message 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 TV screen 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 or digital 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 digital cable
box, code from 3 to 5 are not functional.)
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.
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
∆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
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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
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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 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
return the VCR picture.
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
Please enter code from
your Owner's Guide:
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
You cannot select Sat. receiver if you select Digital Cable
box only in step 4 of Memorizing Channels Automatically
(on page 14).
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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
Setting Up Your VCR
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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5 After you have selected, press MENU twice to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
After you have connected the satellite receiver and set the
brand code, you need to see if your VCR can control your
satellite receiver. To do this, use CHANNEL or number
buttons on the VCR remote to tune to a satellite channel.
If the satellite channels appears on you TV, then your VCR
can control your satellite receiver.
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 46.
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.
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
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’s input to tuner.
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
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, by your satellite service
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.
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 order.
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 “SAT” appears on the screen.
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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(cable channels 100-125 cannot be selected)
any channel from 1-999 provided
by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be selected)
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