Mitsubishi HSU760 Owner’s Manual

MITSUBISHI

Video

Cassette

Recorder

Owner's

Guide

VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Developrnent Corp. VCR Plus+

(;hanger

S[_] his Video Cassette Recorder is based on the S-VHS and VHS forrlats. Only video cassette

system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

tapes with the _ mark or the _ mark may be used with this; model.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF f:LECTRIC 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 Lhe user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerou,_ voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral tri- angle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT:

RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE CO]?YRIGHT LAW.

VARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TCI RAIN OR MOIS- TURE.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN

EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES (',AN 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 AR- TICLE 820-40 OF THE NEC THAT PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN

PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUND- ING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.

TableofContents

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

Preface

Welcome to Mitsubishi ............................... 5

Unpacking Your VCR .................................. 5

Chapter One

Getting to Know Your VCR ....................... 6

Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........... 6

Fluorescent Display ..................................... 7

Overview of the Remote Control ................. 9

Rear Panel Terminals ................................ 11

Chapter Two

Connecting Your VCR .............................. 12

Connecting the Antenna or Cable

to the VCR .............................................. 12

Connecting cable antennas .................... 12

Connecting other antennas .................... 13

Connecting separate UHF/VHF

antennas .............................................. 14

Connecting the Television ......................... 15

Determining if you need a splitter ......... 15

Connecting a regular TV to the VCR ..... 16

Connecting a TV with audio and

video inputs ......................................... 17

Connecting a Satellite Receiver (optional) 18

Connecting the A/V Network (optional) .... 19

Chapter Three

Operating Your VCR ................................. 21

Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time .. 21

Setting up your VCR if you are using a

regular TV ........................................... 21

Setting up your VCR if you are using a

monitor TV ........................................... 22

Using the Remote Control ......................... 22

• Using the remote control to operate

the VCR ............................................... 22

Using the remote control to operate

the TV .................................................. 23

Viewing the Picture Coming from

Your VCR ................................................ 25

Loading and Unloading Tapes .................. 26

Playing a Tape ........................................... 27

Playing back a tape ................................ 27

Using basic playback controls ................ 27

Selecting the On-screen Language ........... 28

Using the Audio and Video Functions ...... 28

Selecting and adjusting the audio and

video functions ..................................... 29

Descriptions of audio functions .............. 29

Descriptions of video :;unctions .............. 30

Using the Menus to Set the Time ............. 31

Programming the VCR to Receive TV

Channels ................................................. 33

Programming channels automatically .. 33

Using video mute ..................................... 36

Addir_g and deleting channels ................ 36

Selecting a channel ................................. 37

Setting the VCR Plus+ Guide Channel

Numhers ................................................. 38

Recording ................................................... 40

Recording a current broadcast ............... 40

Progq'amming your VCR to record ......... 41

Programming with VCR Plus+ .............. 44

Using Quick Program ............................. 45

Using One-Touch Re,:ording (OTR) ....... 46

Using One Key Programming ................. 47

Notes about progranlmed recording ...... 50

Chapter Four

Using tile Advanced Features ................. 53

Using r_heAdvanced P]ayback Controls .... 53

Using special effects ............................... 53

Adjusting the tracking ........................... 54

Using the time counter ........................... 55

Using the Advanced R_cording Controls ..55

Using the PerfecTape TM feature ............. 56

Displaying the time gauge and the

remaining time .................................... 57

Displaying the present time .................... 58

Searching Techniques ................................ 58

Quick searching ....................................... 58

Edit searching .......................................... 59

Speed searching ....................................... 59

Searching by time ................................... 60

Searching for a blank portion of tape .... 61

Ind¢x search techniques ......................... 61

Using the Active A/V Network Feal;ures ..64

Making a Copy of a Tape ........................... 66

Using your HS-U760 to record from

another VCR ........................................ 66

Using your HS-U763 to play back to

another VCR ........................................ 67

Using edit control .................................... 68

Using Child Lock ........................................ 69

Chapter Five

Troubleshooting .......................................... 70

Index ............................................................... 71

IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS

PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE

VCR.

Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is

operated.

Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

Cleaning Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp

cloth for cleaning.

Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended

by the video product manufacturer as they

may cause hazards.

Water and Moisture

Do not use this video product near water -- for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Accessories

Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

"table. The video product may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and

serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the

appliance should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting

accessory recommended by the manufac- turer.

An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must :not be blocked or covered. The opening_ should never be blocked by placing th,_ video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in

a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

provided or the ma_ufacturer's instruc- tions have been adhe::ed to.

10.

Power Sources This _ddeo product should be operated

only from the type of power source indi- cated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home. consult your appliance dealer or

local power compar_y. For video products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating

instructions.

11.

Grounding or Polarization This video product is equipped with a polarized alternating.-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. ']?his is a safety feature. If you are un able to insert, the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do :net defeat the safety

purpose of the polari2 ed plug.

12.

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 appliance.

13.

Lightning For added protection for this video prod- uct receiver 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 video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

14.

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.

15.

Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and exten-

sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.

Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this

video 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 video product.

17.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is

connected to the video product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSUNFPA No.70, provides

information with regard to proper ground- ing 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

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NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)

18.

Servi_cing

Do not attempt to se cvice this video prodact yourself as cpening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servic- ing to qualified service personnel.

19.

Damage Requiring Service Unpitug this video product from the wall outlet and refer ser,icing to qualified serv:tce personnel urder 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 video product.

to rain or water.

(d) If the video p:roduct does not operate

normally by loll owing the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions as an improper adjustment of ether controls may result in damage and will o_Len require extensive work by a qualified

technician to restore the video product to its, normal operation.

(e) If the video product has been dropped

or the cabinet has been damaged.

(f) When the video product exhibits a

distinct change! in performance -- this indicates a need for ser"vice.

20.

Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be

sure the service technician has used

replacement parts specified by the manu- facturer or have 1;he same characteristics

as the original part. Unauthorized substi- tutions may result in fire, electric shock

or other hazards.

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

ImportantSafeguards

21.Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in safe

operating condition.

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.

DONOTPLACEANYTHINGONTHE RECORDER

Heavy objects placed on tt:e recorder will

cause damage. The top of the recorder is also

slotted to provide ventilation. Do not obstruct these ventilation slots.

WHEN NOT IN USE

When you finish operating; the recorder',

always unload the cassette and turn OFF the

VCR POWER.

CARE OFTHE VIDEOCASSETTETAPES

• Avoid violent vibration or shock.

• Do not place in a locati on where strong magnetic fields exist (r.ear a motor, trans- former or magnet).

• Never ])lace or store in direct sunlight.

• Avoid dusty places.

• Place the cassette in tl:e cassette case and store w_rtically.

• Never ,_tore tape in a high humidity loca- tion.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ()lass B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide re_sonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, land can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc- tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

* • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna;

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver;

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected;

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for

additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Commu- nications Commission helpful:

"How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems."

This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

A PREFACE

WelcometoMitsubishi

# UnpackingYourVCR

Congratulations on your purchase of this Mi tsubishi Video

Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces superior sound and the highest resolution S-VHS picture available. It includes VHS Hi-Fi audio recording and playback, deliver!ng compact disc- quality audio. Your VCR also includes the: VCR Plus+ system and converter box control for simplified progran: ruing.

Your owner's guide has been designed with easy-to-follow expla- nations and directions. In addition, your VC.R comes with

Mitsubishi's exclusive _il[ _on-screen ope:ating system. This system has been developed toosimplify the (_peration of your VCR

with clear, understandable i(anguage and design.

Thank you for selecting our product and welcome to Mitsubishi.

As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following

items are included:

Remote control 2 "AA" size batteries

Registration card

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I P R_I_CT

If any of these items are missing, please contact your dealer.

A few suggestions:

I_ Be sure to save the box and packing material your VCR came

in. Your VCR should always be transported in this box.

0 Before you hook up your VCR, please take a few minutes to:

• complete the registration card and send it back to us immediately,

• file your sales receipt in a safe place, and

• place the VCR on a stable surface ,_ith sufficient lighting to do the hook-up.

1 Audio cal_lewith red and

white plugs at each end

1 Vid _o cable

1 Coaxial cable

[:>Important: Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place the

VCR on top of the television.

,_ CHAPTER ONE

Gettingto KnowYourVCR

Now that you have unpacked :your player and read through the safety information, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls.

If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to glance at this section and refer to it later. If¥CRs are new to you,

you may want to take your tirae and become familiar with the locations of all the controls.

On the following pages, you'll find information on:

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FrontPanelButtonsand Functions

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power button and indicator (POWER)

Press this button to turn the VCR on or off. The indicator will light up when the

power is on. You must turn the VCR off

after you have programmed it to record.

converter box control transmitter

This window (on top of the VCR) transmits signals from your VCR to your cable box or

satellite receiver.

(_) eject button (EJECT)

Press this button to eject the cassette.

(_) cassette slot

-This is where you put the video cassette.

(_) stop button (STOP)

Press this button to stop a tape and turn off tape-related functions.

(_) jog/shuttle indicators

These will light up when you use special effects.

(_ play button (PLAY)

Press this button to play a tape.

(_ shuttle ring

Turn this ring to the right to fast forward

a tape or to fast forward search. Turn this ring to the left to rewind a tape or to

reverse search.

video input 2 termi:aal If you want to record or dub video from another source (suclh as a VCR or camcorder), you plug _:he source in here.

audio input 2 terminals If you want to record or dub audio from another source (such as a VCR or

camcorder), you plug _he source in here.

input button (INPUT) Press this button to select between the

antenna and any other connected equip- ment. Also use this button to adjust the

VCR's clock for dayli[_ht savings time.

remote control sen,;or

This receives signals :¥om the remote control. Do not block it.

6) fluorescent display

See the next section.

® remote control swil:ch (REMOTE)

This switch allows yon to use the remote control to operate boti_ the HS-U760 and another Mitsubishi VCR. (See page 23.)

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record level control (REC LEVEL) Use this control to lower or raise the audio

level during recording.

PerfecTape button (PERFECTAPE)

Press this button to use the PerfecTape TM feature. The PerfecTape TM feature will test

your videotape and set the VCR to make

the best possible recording with that tape.

record button (REC/OTR)

Press this button once to record until the

end of the tape. Press repeatedly to set the time for One-Touch Recording (OTR).

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@ one key program button

(ONE KEY PROGI_)

Press to program the VCR to record.

jog dial

When the tape is sl;opped, this dial will change channels Waaen the tape is paused, it will advance the tape frame-by- frame. This dial cam also adjust tracking and picture vibration. (See page 54.)

pause button and indicator (PAUSE) Press this button to pause a tape when

recording, or to fre._ze a frame when viewing a tape. The indicator (I I) will light up when you pause or freeze a tape.

lock light (LOCK) This lights up when you use the "Child

Lock" feature.

remain light (REM) When this is lit, the numbers in the display show the time remaining on the tape, in hours and minutes.

counter/time display This area displays: the current time; a time counter showing how long the tape has run; the amount of time remaining on

the tape; the audio level in decibels for both the left (L) and rigbt (R) audio

channels; or the channel number if the VCR is connected to a satellite receiver.

The current time i;_displayed when the VCR is turned offor when you press the

DISPLAY button. The counter is auto- m_.tically set to "0_{00M00S"when a new

tape is loaded. The counter will display

"- t[- - M - - S" when no tape is in the VCR.

tape status symbol This will light up when a tape is in the

VCR. The dashes in the center ,ofthe

symbol simulate the movement of the tape

wl:_en playing and recording.

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programmed recording light This lights up when the VCR is off and

you have programmed the VCR to record.

index light This will flash when you are writing or erasing an index mark; it will light up when you begin searching for an index

mark.

tape speed lights (SP, LP, EP) This will light to indicate the tape speed you are using when playing or recording. "SP" indicates standard play; "LP" indi- cates long play; "EP" indicates extended play.

VCR light (VCR)

This will light up when the VCtbzFV button is set to "VCR." It indicates that

the antenna signal is being routed through the VCR's tuner.

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play light (PLAY) This lights up when the VCR is playing a tape.

record light (REC) This lights up when the VCR is recording.

digital tracking light (DTR) This will flash when you first play a new cassette, indicating that the VCR ]s adjust- ing the tracking. When tracking is finished, it will glow steadily. If you adjust the tracking manually, it wi [1turn off.

PerfecTape light (PT) This will flash when the PerfecTape TM test is in progress. It will l:ight steadily when the test is completed.

S-VHS indicator

This will light up when you play or record in the S-VHS format.

stereo indicator (ST) This lights up when the VCR is receiving a stereo signal.

SAP indicator (SAP)

This will light up to indicate that the channel you are watching has a Separate

Audio Program, or S.A.P. An S.A.P. is an

alternative soundtrack to the program you

are watching. The S.A.P. is often another language.

satellite channel display

If you set up your VCR to receive signals from a satellite receiver, this area can

display the satellite channel you are receiving. This area can display 3-digit numbers up to "999."

channel display This displays the cable channel, broadcast channel, or input you have selected.

cable tuning light

This lights up when your VCR is set 150 receive cable broadcasts.

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input button (INPUT)

Press this button to select between the antenna and any other video equipment

that may be connected.

record button (REC) Press this button to start recording. When

recording or playin_ a tape, you can use the button to add a manual index mark.

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(_) TV and VCR buttons (TV, VCR)

In addition to operating your VCR, your

VCR remote control can be used to operate

most of the functions of many brands of televisions. Press the VCR button to use

the remote to operate the VCR. After setting up your remote for your particular

brand of television, press the TV button to

• use the remote to operate your television. See your TV owner's guide for more

information about operating your TV.

mute button (MUTE) Press this button to turn off the sound

completely or to restore it to its previous volume.

volume controls (VOLUME) Press the bottom half of this button

(indicated by the down arrow) to lower the volume; press the top half (indicated by the up arrow) to raise the volume.

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(9 index search buttons (INDEX

SEARCH)

Use these buttons to begin index search.

rewind and reverse search button

(RF, W) Pre,,;s this button to rewind a tape or to

reverse search.

(_ stop button (STOP)

Press this button tc stop a tape.

menu button (MENU)

Press this button t(: display the menus, which are lists of features and instruc-

tions, on your telev:Lsion screen. Also press the button to exit. the menus.

adjust dial (ADJUST) When the tape is paused, this dial will advance the tape fl'ame-by-frame. When using the menus, this dial will select and adjust menu items.

eject button (EJECT) Press this button to eject a tape.

power button (POWER) Press this button to turn the VC,R on or

off. If you have proiFammed the. VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off.

quick view button (Q.V.)

Press this button t,) use quick search, to use the VCR's super quick view feature, or to use a Mitsubishi TV's quick view

feature.

channel buttons (CHANNEL)

Press these buttons to change channels.

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pause button (PAUSE) Press this button to pause a tape when recording or to freeze a I?ame when

viewing a tape.

shuttle ring When a tape is playing, turn this ring to adjust the playback speed. When using the

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menus, 1:urn this ring to enter or cancel selections. When viewing TV channels through the VCR, use this ring to add channels to, or delete channels from, the super quick view memory.

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mode buttons (VCR-,_, VCR-B) Use these buttons to operate two Mitsu-

bishi VCRs with one remote. (See page 23.)

number buttons

Use these buttons to ,';elect TV stations

and to enter VCR Plus(i ode numbers;.

display button (DISPLAY)

Press this button to display the following information on the television:

• how much time has elapsed on the current tape,

• the channel number you are watching,

• the source that is supplying the VCR with a signal,

• the present time,

• whether the VCR is stopped, playing, or recording, and

• how much time is left on the tape.

This button can also be used to turn on and off the "Child Lock" feature.

quick program and VCR Plus+ button (QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+) This button allows you to program your

VCR more quickly and easily. When you

press this button, you will immediately

see the "Program to record" screen, where you can enter a VCR PlusCode number or begin programming your VCR to record.

fast forward and fast forward search button (FF)

Press this button to fast forward a tape or to fast forward search.

play button (PLAY) Press this button to play a tape.

audio function button (AUDIO)

Press this button to adjust the VCR's audio functions.

picture-in-picture buttons (PIP SOURCE, PIP)

Use these buttons to control the picture-in- picture [unctions of a Mitsubishi TV.

off-timer and one-touch recording button (OFF-T/OTR) This bu_ton has two fur ctions:

• If the remote is set: up to operate a Mits:abishi TV, use tlhis button to use the TV's off-timer. (See your Mitsubishi TV owner's guide tbr more details.)

• It cala be used to operate the VCR's OTR feature (see page 46).

VCR/TV button (VC,RfFV) Press this button to switch between the

VCR's tuner and the 'I_'s tuner. When you select 'a[CR," you change channels on the

VCR; when you select "IV," you change

channels on the TV.

cancel button (CANCEL)

Use this button to cancel selections on the on-screen menus, to delete channels from the super quick view memory, or to reset

the counter display to "3H00M00S."

enter button (ENTER)

Use this button to add channels to the

super quick view memory or to enter selections on the on-screen menus.

RearPanelTerminals

antenna terminals

• antenna in (ANTENNA IN)

Use this terminal to attach an external antenna or cable. This "brings in" an

outside signal.

• antenna out (ANTENNA OUT) Use this terminal to attach the VCR to

your TV. This terminal "sends out" the signal to your TV.

video input and output terminals These yellow terminals are for sending (OUT) and receiving (IN) video signals. You will only need to use these if you have a

monitor television, or for making copies of tapes. The black terminals marked with an "S" marked are called "S-Video" terminals

and can be used to connect televisions with S-Video terminals. ("S-Video Terminal" refers to a Separate Luminance-Chromi-

nance (Y/C) terminal that conforms to the

NTSC signal.)

converter box control terminal

(CONVERTER BOX CONTROL)

Use this terminal to connect a cable that

sends signals to a converter box or satellite receiver. (The cable is available from your Mitsubishi dealer, part name, "KIT-CBC.")

Use this cable if:

• your converter box or satellite receiver

cannot receive a signal from the Con- verter Box Control Transmitter, or

• you would like to place your converter

box or satellite receiver away from the VCR.

_9) video function butl;on (VIDEO:)

Press this button to adjust the VCR's video functions.

A/V Network terminals

(ACTIVE A/V NETWORK) Use these terminals to connect the VCR to

other Mitsubishi products that have Active A/V Network terminals or A!V

Network terminals.

video channel swiLch (VIDEO CHAN- NEL)

If you connect your VCR to a monitor TV, set tlhis switch to "O FF/AV." If you connect your VCR to a regular TV, set the switch to "3" or "4," whichever station is NOT used for broadcasting in your area. (See page 21.)

audio input and oatput terminals

These red and wh:[t(! terminals are for

sending (OUT) and receiving (IN) audio signals. Red signifies the right channel, and white signifies the left channel. Stereo

audio cables are also color coded red and white. If you are receiving or sending a

mono (non-stereo) signal, you should use only the left (white) terminal.

edit terminal (EDIT) When you use the edit terminal to connect two Mitsubishi VCRs, you can synchronize the VCRs' pause and record functions, making it easier to edit copies of tapes.

timer reset button (TIMER RESET) If you press this button, you will erase all

of your programmed recording settings, reset the on-screen language, and also

reset the clock. Use this button with care.

A CHAPTER TWO

ConnectingYourVCR

Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's features, you're ready to connect the antenna and the televi,;ien. You won't have to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter -- make only those connections that apply to your equipment.

You should keep in mind that there are two steps you need to take to connect your VCR: first, connect the antenna or cable to the VCR, then connect the VCR to the telev:ision.

$ ConnectingtheAntennaorCableto the VCR

$ ConnectingtheTelevision

Connectinga Satellite Receiver(optional)

0 ConnectingtheAN Network(optional)

ConnectingtheAntennaorCableto theVCR

The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable. Because there are at least three different types of antennas, this chapter will show how to conr_ect all of thera. You don't need to make all the connections. Fir_;t, find out what kind of antenna you have. Then, make the connection for that type of antenna. You can then go to the next section, "Connecting the Television."

This section shows you:

• Connecting cable anter, nas,

• Connecting other antermas, and ° Connecting separate UHF/VHF antenrLas.

Connectingcableantennas

If you have cable TV, this is tlhe only antenna you need to ihook up. Because some cable companies require a cable box (for un- scrambling cable sign als), there are two kind:_ of cable connec-

tions shown: with and without a cable box.

connectingcablewithoutacablebox

Find the "source" cable. It usually comes out of the floor or out of a wall. If it is connected to your TV, di_=connect it.

Connect the cable to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back

of your VCR. Screw or push the cable onto the terminal until it is tight.

When you are finished, go to page 15, "Connecting the Televi- sion."

connectingcablewithacablebox

If your cable system requires you to use atc able box, follow the directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR:

0 Disconnect the cable box from the TV.

Connect the cable coming from the cable box to the AN- TENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or push

the cable onto the termi hal until it is ti ght.

Place the cable box on the center of the top of the VCR. Place the rear of the cable box flush with tile rear of the VCR. Make

sure the cable box doesn't obstruct the VCR's ventilation slots.

When finished, go to page 15, "Connect_ing the Television."

If your cable box has audio and video outp_Lts, follow the addi- tional directions below.

Connect one audio cable to the left audio output terminal on

the cable box. Connect 1:he other end of"this cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the VCR labeled L/MONO.

Connect one audio cable to the right audio output terminal on the cable box. Connect _he other end ot! this cable to the

AUDIO INPUT terminal on the VCR labeled R.

_Important:

Connect one video cable to the video output terminal on the cable box. Connect the other end of thi,; cable to the VIDEO

INPUT terminal on the VCR.

If you plan to connect a satellite receiver to your VCR, connect the cable box to the input terminals on the front of the VCR. Other- wise, connect the cable box to the rear terminals. Audio and video cables are available at your local electroni_:s store.

If you need a cable box to descramble all cable channels, you can't

record one channel while watching another. If you have questions

concerning your cable system, please contract your cable company.

Connectingotherantennas

If you don't have cable TV, you'll need to connect a regular an- tenna. Your antenna may have one of two ,_ifferent kind of ends

(called "leads") on it. The two kinds of leads are:

300-ohm flat twin leads

that look like this... "

...or a :_5-ohm round lead

that looks like this:

Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennao,'CabletotheVt..,R(cont.)

Follow the procedures for connecting the kind of leads your antenna has, then go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."

connectinganantennawitha300-ohmflattwinlead

(If you have a 300-ohm flat twin lead, you will need to purchase a 300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics store.)

O Disconnect the antenna from the back of 1;he TV.

Insert lead under screws ANTENNA__

and tighten. . • .

,____._.

,1 Q II

300-75 Ohm Adapter !__

ANTENN-_

I1 o-ll- ....... - -

II • II

______._.J

O Before you can attach the antenna leads to the adapter, you

need to expose a 5/8 inch segment of each lead by scraping off the brown plastic covering. Sometimes these leads have "U" shaped clips that fit around the screw, i.n which case you will not need to peel back the plastic.

Wrap each exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips _nder the screw heads). Tighten the screws.

O Push the adapter firmly onto the antenna terminal on the

VCR labeled ANTENNA ]IN.

0 Go to page 15, "Connecting the Television."

connectinganantennawitha75-ohmroundlead

O Disconnect the antenna from the back of';heTV.

Connect the antenna to tile ANTENNA IN terminal on the

back of the VCR. Screw or push the cable until it is tight.

Go to page 15, "Connecting the Televisio_ ."

ConnectingseparateUHFNHF antennas

You may have two separate antennas (one U]_IF, one VHF) that bring TV signals into your home. If you do, you'll need to combine

the two antennas befi)re connecting them to the VCR. To d:o this, you'll need an attachment called a combiner (which is available at

your electronics store). This chart will help you determine the

kind of combiner you need.

Ifyour UHF antenna wire looks ...and your VHF antenna wire ...then you need a combiner

like this.., looks like this... likethis.

_x_VHF

To connect your antennas:

O Disconnect the antennas from the back of the TV.

O Connect the antenna leads onto the combiner.

Screw or push the combiner onto the ANTENNA IN terminal on the VCR.

0 See "Connecting the Television," below.

VHF Antenna

-- 300 Ohm Flat

300- 75 Ohm Adapter _/ °- Combiner

Connecting the Television

UHF Antenna

300 Ohm

Twin Lead

75 Ohm Coaxial Cable

Flat Twin Lead

ANTENNIA ]

::::: :

Now that you have completed the antenn_t connections to your

VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the TV. (If you haven't

connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 12, "Connecting the Antenna or Cable to the VCR.") Because every television is different (especially older l:nodel TVs), your VCR may need to be connected in one of a variety of ways. This section shows you:

• Determining if you need a splitter,

• Connecting a regular TV to the VCR, and ° Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs.

Determiningifyou needa splitter

You should look at the back panel of your YV to see if you need

any special equipment to connect the TV to the VCR. You may need an attachment called a UHF/VHF sIJlitter (which is avail-

able at your local electronics store).

The chart on the next page will tell you if you need a splitter, and what the splitter will look like.

Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision(cont.)

If the TV's antenna terminal looks like this...

ANTENNA IN

O©

UHF

VHF

UHF

©©

VHF

Connectinga regularTV to the VCR

O Take the black cable (called a coaxial cable) that is supplied

with your VCR and attach it to the terminal labeled AN-

TENNA OUT on the back of your VCR.

Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on your TV labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes also called

"ANT-IN" or '_VHF IN." If you have an old er TV without this kind of terminal, you will have to use a st:litter and then connect the splitter to the television.

...then you will need a splitter that looks like this.

No splitter needed

UHF/VHF splitter Connect to

__--_-_

__:"_ Connect to

From ANTENNA OUT on VCR VHF IN on TV

UHF/VHF splitter _ _ Connect to

__ _______UHF IN on "IV _'_ _'_. Connect to

From ANTENNA OUT on VCR _ VHF IN on TV

___jUHF IN or,TV

VCR ANTENNA TERMINAL

ANTENNA O

II • "11

OUTI

TV without an ANTENNA IN terminal (single antenna terminal for VHF and UHF)

UHF/VHF Splitter Connect to

From ANTENNA OUT Connect to

on VCR

O If you have a TV with audio and video inputs, you should

proceed to the next section, "Connecting ,_ TV with audio and video inputs." Otherwise, your connections are complete.

*=-ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA IN

UHF/VHF Splitter 3onnect to

TV.

VHF IN on TV.

OUT on VCR VHF IN(,nTV.

TV ANTENNA TERMINAL

AN'-ENNA IN

__ JHF IN on TV.

ConnectingaTV withaudio andvideo inputs

Because you purchased a tti-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 int:uts.

Before you begin this section:

• You should have already completed the section "Connecting a regular TV to the VCR."

connectingastereoTVwithaudioandvideoinputs

Connect a set of red an d white audio cables to the AUDIO

OUTPUT terminals on the VCR labeh!d AUDIO OUT. The red cable is for connecting the right (R) channel and the white

cable is for connecting the left (L) channel. If your 3.Whas only one (mono) audio input, connect: only the white (L)

output from your VCR

_Important:

BACK PANEL(VCR)

I I

If you are connecting your VCR to a mono (non-stereo)TV, you cannot take advantage of your VCR's Hi-Fi sound.

O Connect the other ends of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT

terminals on your TV labeled AUDIO I[N.

O Connect a single yellow video cable 1;othe VIDEO OUTPUT

terminal labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR, or connect a single S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO OUT te::minal on the VCR.

Connect the other end of the video cable to the yellow VIDEO

INPUT terminal on the TV labeled VIDEO IN, or connect the other end of the S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO IN terminal on the TV.

BACK PANEL (TV)

AUDIO IN VIDEO IN S-VlDE'O IN

AUDIOOUT L

AUDIO OUT R-_

VIDEO OUT

S-VIDEO OUT

1 j4

S-VIDEO IN--

The plugs on the S-Video cable contain pins that

•

need to be aligned properly before tl-e plugs can be pushed into the terminals.

Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR

€ Connectinga Satellite Receiver(optional)

If you have an RCA Satellite Receiver, you can connect the receiver to your VCR. This will not only allow you to record TV

programs coming from the receiver, but it will allow you to control

the receiver through the VCR.

connectinga satellitereceiver

To connect the satellite receiver, you will need an S-Video cable and one stereo audio cable. You can purchase, these cables at your

Mitsubishi dealer or at your local electronics store.

beforeyou begin, you should:

• have completed all connections between :_our VCR, TV, and cable or antenna; (see pages 12-17) and

• make sure that your satellite receiver has been installed correctly. (See your satellite receiver's manual for more

information.)

Place the satellite receiver near your VCR so that there is an open path between the remote control sensor on the receiver

and the Converter Box Transmitter on the VCR. (The Con- verter Box Transmitter is the small window on top of the

VCR.)

iCONVERTERBOXCONTR_.J

• _ EDIT

Connect one audio cable to the left audio output terminal on

the receiver; connect the other end of the cable to the terminal on the rear panel of the VCR labeled AUDIO IN 1 IAVIONO.

Connect another audio cable to the right ou:put terminal on the receiver; connect the other end of this cable to the termi- nal on the rear panel of the VCR labeled AUDIO IN 1 R.

BACK PANEL(VCR) BACK PANEL (Satellite receiver)

_ IN

ACTIVE

AN NETWORK

(_ OUT

(_R L(_(_ S'VIDEOOUT.

AUDIO OUT IVIDEOOff

-- AUDIO IN L/MONO

AUDIO IN R

S-VIDEO--

@®®®

S-V, _)EO

VIDEO R AUDIO L

S-VIDEO

__ The plugs on the S-Video cable contain pins that |

need to be aligned properly before the plugs can

Jbe pushed into the terminals.

O Connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video output terminal on

the receiver; connect the other end of tt:Lecable to the terminal on the rear of the VCR ]abeled S-VIDEO IN.

_>Important:

If possible, you should have connected your VCR to your TV with an S-Video cable. Not only will this provicle you with a better

picture, but it will allow you to watch the satellite video signal on your TV even when the VCR is off. If you connect your VCR to your TV with a standard video cable, you will have to turn your

VCR on to watch the video signal from the ;satellite receiver. (You

will be able to hear the audio signal from your satellite receiver

both when the VCR is on and when it is off.)

If you want to connect a cable box with audio/video outputs to your VCR, connect it to the terminals on the front of the VCR.

When you connect a satellite receiver to the S-Video input on the

rear of the VCR, you cannot record through the standard video

input on the rear of the VCR.

ConnectingtheAN Network(optional)

Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input and output terminals called the "A/V Network." The primary purpose of the

A/V Network is to "pass" remote control codes between Mitsubishi

components. That is, when the A/V Network is connected, you can

point your VCR remote conr,rol at the TV, and the TV will "pass" the commands on to the VCR.

BACK PANEL

(MitsubishiTV)

A/V NETWORK

IN OUT

To connect the A/V Network, you will need a cable with a "mini" jack at both ends. (A mini jack is the kind you find on headphones

for personal stereos.) A cable may be included with your Mitsu- bishi TV. If not, you can purchase a cable _ith mini jacks at your Mitsubishi dealer or an electronics store.

To connect the A/V Network:

Connect a cable to the terminal on the TV labeled A/V NET-

WORK OUT or ACTIVE A/V NETWORK. Connect the other end of the cable to the terminal on the VCR labeled ACTIVE A/V NETWORK IN.

BACK PANEL

(VCR)

(Other Mitsubishiicomponent)

BACK PANEL

AN NETWORK

IN OUT

Chapter2:ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAN Hetwork(optional)(cont.)

0 If you have another Mitsubishi componen Lequipped with A/V

Network, attach a cable to the terminal on the VCR labeled ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT. Attach tb _ other end of this

cable to the terminal on tile other component labeled .4JV NETWORK IN or ACTIVE A/V NETWORK IN.

Important:

input

Never connect your A/V Network in a loop, as shown below.

output output

inpul _

VCR

connectingActiveAN Network

Your VCR has the ability to perform certain automated functions in conjunction with Mitsubishi TVs that have ACTIVE A/V

NETWORK terminals. These automated functions are called "Active A/V Network."

In order for Active A/V Network to function properly, you must make the connections above and your VCR m ust be connected to

the EXT-1 input terminals of your Mitsubishi TV. Information on how to use the Active A/V Network features [:egins on page 64.

A CHAPTER THREE

OperatingYourVCR

Now that you've completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connec- tions, you're ready to start enjoying your equipment. To get the

most satisfaction out of your VCR, you sh _uld carefully read the two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for tile First Time" and

'aCiewing the Picture Coming from Your VCR." Then you can start exploring what your new VCR can do.

In this chapter, you'll learn:

Setting UpYourVCRfor the FirstTime

Usingthe RemoteControl

Viewingthe PictureComingfrom YourVCR

$ Loadingand UnloadingTapes

PlayingaTape

$ Selectingthe On-screenLanguage

Usingthe AudioandVideoFunctions Usingthe Menusto Set the Time

Programmingthe VCRto ReceiveTV Channels

0 SettingtheVCRPlus+ GuideChannelNumbers

Recording

Setting UpYourVCRfor the FirstTime

It's important that your VCR is set up correctly before you try to use it. If you carefully read this section, you will avoid confusion

later and get the most out of operating your system.

This section teaches you about:

• Setting up your VCR if you are using a regular TV, and

• Setting up your VCR if you are usiag a monitor TV.

Settingupyour VCR ifyouare usinga reqularTV

Turn on your TV and tune it to channel 3 or 4, whichever is NOT used for broadcast in your area.

Look at the back panel of the VCR and set the VIDEO CHAN-

NEL switch to channel 3 or 4 (the sarae channel to which you

tuned the TV in step _).

Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER button.

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