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
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OWNER’S GUIDE
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POWER
REC SPEED
SP/EP
PLAY
REW FF
CHANNEL
OPEN
PAUSE RECSTOP
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START TIME
2
REC LENGTH
2
OTR
MODEL HS-U778
VCR Plus+ and PlusCode are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system
is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.
With VCR Plus+C3 system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on your
compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C3 and VCR Plus+C3 are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the S-VHS and VHS formats. Only video cassette tapes with the
mark or the mark may be used with this model.
Special Features HS-U778
SMART:
♦Program Conflict
Warning
♦S-VHS and S-VHS ET
record/playback
♦VHS Hi-Fi audio
record/playback
®
♦VCR Plus+
C3 with
cable converter control
♦Satellite Receiver
Control
FAST:
♦Alfa 500 Precision High
Speed Mechanism with
500x rewind/fast
forward speed
EASY:
®
♦ViewPoint
Menu
Operating System
♦Rental Xpress -
Automatic Rental tape
rewind
®
♦VCR Plus+
easy
programming system
2
♦OTR
Advanced One
Touch Recording with
delayed start time
♦Auto Clock Set
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♦Active AV Network™
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 21.
To learn about Advanced F eatures, go to page 38.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.................... 2
Hooking Up Your VCR................................ 4
Playback.......................................................... 10
Setting Up Your VCR ................................... 13
Memorizing Channels Automatically ... 13
Satellite Receiver Control .................. 15
Adding and Deleting Channels .......... 16
Setting the Clock .................................. 18
Recording ...................................................... 21
Recording a Current Broadcast ........ 21
OTR ......................................................... 22
2
OTR
........................................................ 23
Using S-VHS Set-Up Menu ................. 24
Using Audio and Video Functions..... 26
Timer Recording.......................................... 28
Conventional VCR Timer
Recording .......................................... 28
Quick Program...................................... 30
VCR Plus+
Programming..................................... 31
Timer Recording Hints........................ 33
®
System
Editing Features............................................ 36
Using Two VCRs to Copy.................... 36
Advanced Features...................................... 38
Advanced Playback Controls.............. 38
Searching T echniques............................ 40
Using PrograManager........................... 42
Displaying Time Gauge, Remaining
Time, Current Time......................... 46
Customize Choices Menu................... 47
Advanced Options................................ 52
Location of Controls .................................. 54
Important Information................................ 58
Trouble Checks ............................................ 59
Specifications ................................................ 61
Index ............................................................. 61
Warranty ....................................................... 65
1
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all these instructions carefull y 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 W arnings
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 hazar ds.
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, brack et,
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.
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 f or ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
11 Power Sources
This product should be operated
only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer
or local power company. For
products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
12 Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If 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, conv enience 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
15 Lightning
For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
16 Power Lines
An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of
2
overhead power lines or other
electric light or pow er circuits, or
where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
17 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in fire risk or electric shock.
18 Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings
as they ma y touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric
shock. 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 v oltage 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 pow er -supply cord
or plug is damaged.
(b)
If liquid has been spilled, or objects hav e 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 r esult in damage and will
often require extensive w ork
by a qualified technician to
restore the pr oduct to its nor mal operation.
(e) If the product has been
dropped or damaged in any
way.
(f) When the product exhibits a
distinct change in performance – this indicates a need
for service.
21 Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
22 Safety Check
Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that
the product is in proper operating condition.
23 Heat
The product should be situated
away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, sto ves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
CONDENSATION
Leav e the VCR on, without a ta pe in it,
for 2 hours if the VCR has been exposed to sudden changes in temperature. Sudden temperature changes
cause moisture to form on the metal
parts inside the VCR. This moisture can
cause the tape to stick and damage the
head. Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour
period will dry the inside of the VCR.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the power cord ma y cause a fire
or shock hazard. When unplugging the
power cord, please hold it by the plug
and remove it carefully.
DO NOT PLACE HEAVY
OBJECTS ON THE RECORDER
Heavy objects placed on the r ecorder
will cause damage.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the recorder, always unload the cassette and
turn OFF the VCR POWER.
CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE
TAPES
• Avoid violent vibration or shock.
• Do not place in a location where
strong magnetic fields exist (near a
motor, transformer or magnet).
• Never place or store in direct sunlight.
• Avoid dusty places.
• Place the cassette in the cassette case
and store vertically.
• Never store tape in a high humidity
location.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits ar e 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 b y turning the equipment off and on, tr y 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 pr epared by the F ederal Communications Commission helpful: How to Identify
and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
3
Hooking Up Your VCR
Unpacking Y our VCR
As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:
• Remote control
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• 1 IR emitter
• 1 Audio/Video cable
• 2 "AA" size batteries
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
• 1 Coaxial cable
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Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Use caution when
placing 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. 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
IMPORTANT
To maximize your system for its best performance, your dealer can
help you customize these hookups and sell you any additional
connection accessories that may be necessary to match your
particular equipment and antennas.
1 Make a list of each piece of equipment that you want to hook up.
2 If you are connecting several pieces of equipment, you may be using more than one of these diagrams.
Using your list, find EACH of the diagrams you will need to connect all of your equipment. For
example, to hook up this VCR, a TV, a cable box, and a Home Theater receiver, you will use Cable
System with Cable Box, and Connecting a Home Theater receiver.
3 If your TV has audio and video inputs, use the diagrams on page 6 in addition to the connections on the
next page.
4
Hooking Up Your VCR
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You must use one of the connections shown on this page in order to record television or cable programs.
Antenna or Cable System
without Cable Box
Connecting Antenna or Cable
1 Connect antenna or cable from wall outlet to
ANTENNA IN of the VCR.
2 Connect VCR ANTENNA OUT to the TV’s
Antenna jacks (varies by TV).
3 If your TV has audio video inputs, continue
with the connections on the next page. If not,
plug in power cords of VCR and TV.
Cable System with Cable Box
Connecting Cable and Cable box
1 Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLE IN
on the cable box.
2 Connect OUT (or OUT TO TV) on the cable
box to ANTENNA IN on the VCR.
3 Connect ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to the
TV’s antenna jacks (varies by TV).
4 If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with
the connections on the next page. If not, plug
in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
5 See page 9 for IR Emitter connection.
VCR Rear Panel
Optional
UHF/VHF Splitter
UHF
VHF
TV Rear Panel
Cable Box Rear Panel
White
Yellow
R
VCR Rear Panel
L
L/MONO
OR
supplied
coaxial cable
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
From Antenna or
Cable wall outlet
OR
Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm
Matching Transformer
OR
x
x
x
x
Optional UHF/VHF Combiner
From Cable
OUTVIDEO L R
R
Red
L
VIDEOAUDIOR
S-VIDEO
IN
1
IN
coaxial cable provided
by cable company
wall outlet
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
If your cable box has audio and video outputs,
supplied coaxial cable
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.
UHF
VHF
OR
TV Rear Panel
VHF/UHF
7 Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO IN
on VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO
OUT on the cable box.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional suggestions for antenna/cable hookups.
If your TV has more than one antenna jack, ask your Mitsubishi dealer for advice on additional accessories.
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs
Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to
take advantage of its superior sound capability and
connect it to a stereo TV system with audio and video
inputs. This connection also helps maintain the best
picture quality.
1 Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO
OUT R (right) and AUDIO OUT L (left) on the
VCR. Connect the other end to the TV’s AUDIO
IN RIGHT and AUDIO IN LEFT. Match the colors
of the connectors to the cables.
2 Connect the S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUT on
VCR. Connect the other end to S-VIDEO INPUT
on the TV .
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If your TV does not have S-video connections, use
standard yellow video cable in step 2.
Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional
suggestions for audio video hookups.
To connect your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV,
connect only the white AUDIO OUT L of the
VCR and the white AUDIO INPUT of the TV.
Since the TV is not stereo, you cannot take
advantage of your VCR’s Hi-Fi stereo sound.
If you have an older TV without audio video
inputs, simply connect only the antenna or cable
as shown on the previous page.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
3 Set the RF converter to OFF. See page 48 for
instructions on this setting, which can be done at a
later time.
VCR Rear Panel
OUT
supplied S-video cable
Red
AUDIORL
L
R
White
VIDEO S-VIDEO
Yellow
When you connect an S-video cable, please do
not connect a yellow video cable because it may
cause interference of the picture depending on
your TV.
supplied audio/video cable
TV Rear Panel
INPUT-1
INPUT-2
OUTPUT
MONITOR/TUNER
S-VIDEO
Yellow
White
VIDEO
L
L (MONO) R
AUDIO
Red
R
R
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to Satellite Receiver
If you have an RCA DSS®, Sony DSS®, T oshiba DSS®,
Panasonic DSS®, Hughes DSS®, PRIMESTAR®, or DISH
Network™ satellite system, you can connect the satellite
receiver to your VCR and then set up the VCR to
change the channels of the satellite receiver. This will
allow you to program your VCR to make unattended
recordings from several different satellite channels.
1 Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO
OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the satellite
receiver. Connect the other end to the AUDIO IN
R and AUDIO IN L on the back of the VCR. Match
the colors of the connectors to the cables.
2 Connect the S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUTPUT
on the satellite receiver. Connect the other end to
the S-VIDEO IN on the back of the VCR.
If your satellite receiver does not have S-VIDEO
OUTPUT, connect the video cable to VIDEO
OUTPUT on the satellite receiver. Connect the
other end to the VIDEO IN on the back of the
VCR.
3 See page 9 for IR Emitter connection.
connecting both a satellite receiver and a cable
box with audio video outputs
1 Connect the satellite receiver to the audio video
inputs on the back of the VCR as shown.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You cannot connect both a satellite receiver and a
digital cable box.
You may need to purchase an audio cable and an
S-video cable for this hookup.
If possible, you should have connected your VCR
to your TV with an S-Video cable. It will allow you
to watch the satellite video signal on your TV even
when the VCR is off if you set the Rear S-through
in the S-VHS Set-Up menu to ON.
If you connect your VCR to your TV with a
standard video cable, you will have to turn the
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 off.
When you connect a satellite receiver to the
S-video input on the back of the VCR, you have to
set the Rear S-input in the S-VHS Set-Up menu to
ON.
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 .
2 Connect the cable box to the audio video inputs on
the front of the VCR.
VCR Rear Panel
Red
VIDEOAUDIOR
L/MONO
L
R
White
S-VIDEO
IN
1
Yellow
Connect it only if the satellite
receiver does not have S-Video Output.
DSS® is a registered trademark of DirecTV, Inc.
PRIMESTAR® is a registered servicemark of PRIMESTAR Partners LP.
DISH Network™ is a registered trademark of EchoStar Communications Corp.
Satellite Receiver Rear Panel
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L RAUDIO
OUT
Yellow
OUT
R
L
White Red
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to Home Theater Receiver
You may wish to connect your VCR to a Home Theater
Receiver so that you can take advantage of the Surround
Sound audio recordings that are common with many
movies. Home Theater Receivers often will control both
the sound that is heard from the speakers and the picture
shown on your TV. Below is the basic connection
between your VCR and Home Theater Receiver. If you
use this connection, you will not use Connections to
TV with Audio Video Inputs.
1 Connect the red and white audio cables to AUDIO
OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the VCR. Connect
the other end to the VCR 1 AUDIO INPUT R and
AUDIO INPUT L on the Home Theater Receiver.
2 Connect an S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUT on the
VCR. Connect the other end to the VCR 1 S-VIDEO
INPUT on the Home Theater Receiver.
TV Rear Panel
INPUT 1
3 Connect an S-video cable to the MONITOR S-VIDEO
OUTPUT of the Home Theater Receiver. Connect the
other end to the S-VIDEO INPUT on the back of the
TV.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If either your Home Theater Receiver or TV does
not have S-Video connections, use standard yellow
video cables in step 2 and 3.
4 See your Home Theater Receiver Owner’s Guide for
information concerning audio connection between
TV and Home Theater Receiver, or additional
hookups and operations.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You may need to purchase additional sets of audio
video cables for this hookup.
Home Theater Receiver Rear Panel
S - VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
L
R
Red
AUDIORL
R
L
R
White
VCR Rear Panel
OUT IN OUT IN OUT
OUT IN OUT IN OUT
OUT IN OUT IN IN
VCR2 MONITOR DVDVCR 1
VCR2 MONITORVCR 1
VCR 1 VCR 2 TV
VIDEO S-VIDEO
WhiteRed
OUT
S-VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO
L (MONO)
AUDIO
R
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Connections to A/V Network
Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input and
output terminals called the A/V Network. This network
“passes” remote control commands between Mitsubishi
components. That is, when the A/V Network is connected, you can point your VCR remote control at the TV,
and the TV will “pass” the commands onto the VCR.
1 You will need a cable with a “mini” jack at both ends.
A mini jack is the kind you find on headphones for
personal stereos. This cable may be included with
your Mitsubishi TV. If not, you can purchase a cable
with mini jacks at your Mitsubishi dealer or
electronics store.
2 Connect ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT or A/V
NETWORK OUT on the TV to ACTIVE A/V
NETW ORK IN on the VCR.
3 If you have another Mitsubishi component with A/V
Network, connect another mini jack cable to
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT on the VCR, and
connect the other end to (ACTIVE) A/V NETWORK
IN on the other component.
BACK PANEL
(VCR)
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK
OUT
IN
BACK PANEL
(Other Mitsubishi component)
A/V NETWORK
IN
OUT
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
BACK PANEL
(Mitsubishi TV)
A/V NETWORK
IN
OUT
For Active A/V Network to work properly, you
must make these connections shown and your VCR
must be connected to EXT-1 or INPUT-1 of your
Mitsubishi TV .
Never connect your A/V Network in a loop, as
shown below .
VCR
output
input
TV
output
input
LOOP
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
3 Use the double stick tape to secure the end of the
emitter in the proper place.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you connect both a cable box and satellite
receiver, place the IR Emitter to face the remote
control window (sensor) in the front of both. If you
cannot place it this way, you can purchase a dual IR
Emitter from your Mitsubishi dealer.
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
IR Emitter
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Playback
VCR LIGHT
VCR
CHANNEL
SP/EP
REC SPEED
Setting Up Your VCR
The first thing you need to do is set up your VCR 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 48.
If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer to your
home theater receiver’s owner’s guide.
POWER
TV without Audio/Video Inputs
If your TV does not have separate audio/video inputs, then your VCR will need to
convert the VCR’s picture to channel 3 or 4. This is called the video channel. The
factory has already selected channel 3; however, if it is a broadcast channel in
your area, then you will need to change this to channel 4. To make this change:
set up
1 To choose channel 4; with VCR power OFF, press CHANNEL ª and REC
SPEED on the front panel at the same time. Ant ch 4 will display on the
front panel and the VCR will send signals on channel 4.
If needed, to return to channel 3; with the VCR turned OFF, press
CHANNEL º and REC SPEED on the front panel at the same time. Ant
ch 3 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 48.
4 Turn on the TV and change the TV to the video channel (3 or 4). You are
now watching the VCR’s picture.
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To watch a channel that is different than the channel your VCR is recording, the
VCR light must be off. The VCR/TV button turns this light on and off.
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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-U778 has two VCR remote control operational settings: VCR-A and VCR-B.
The HS-U778 is pre-set to VCR-A setting. See page 53 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-U778.
If the VCR does not respond to the remote, please see page 53.
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 nar row 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.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
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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.
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Playback
Using Basic Playback Controls
Rewinding a tape
While the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or on the front
panel.
Fast forwarding a tape
While the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or on the front
panel.
Speed Search with picture
While the tape is playing, press FF for forward speed search with picture or
press REW for reverse speed search. See page 40 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 ta pe.
Controlling Vibration During Still Frame
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CHANNEL
If the picture vibrates during still frame, press the CHANNEL ª or º 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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ADJUST
ADJUST
ENTER
CANCEL
Press to
Enter
Press to
Cancel
Press to
Select
Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operating
system. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCR
with clear, understandable language and design.
Before your VCR can receive television channels or you can program your VCR to
record, you need to memorize all of the channels you can receive into your VCR
and set the clock. Additionally, if you are using a satellite receiver, you need to do
a first time setup to memorizing satellite brand code. Fortunately, your VCR
mak es this an easy pr ocess 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.
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 on the next page and turn the cable box
on. Your HS-U778 will use its Converter Box Control technology to change the
channels on the cable box. Make sure you have properly placed the IR Emitter
(see page 9).
If your cable box or cable system seems incompatible with your new VCR, call
your cable company. They may be able to provide solutions to your problems.
1 Set the VCR’s input to Tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote control
until a channel number appears on the screen or on the front panel display.
2 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up. If First
Time Set-Up is not highlighted, use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to
highlight it.
A special note to cable
box subscribers
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
PrograManager
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
3 Press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Press the ADJUST
buttons to select Memorize channels. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you are recording, playing back a tape, or receiving a video signal from
an external input, Not available will flash and an error message will
appear. To correct this, stop the tape or turn off the menus and switch
the VCR’s input to tuner.
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
≈Set the clock
∆Memorize channels
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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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.
If you choose Cable or Indoor/outdoor ant.
An on-screen message and the front panel display of your VCR will show you that
the VCR is memorizing the stations you can receive. After the VCR has
memorized all the channels, the screen will return the VCR’s picture.
If you choose Cable box only or Digital cable box only
You need to tell the VCR which manufacturer makes your cable box or digital cable
box, and on which channel the cable box or digital cable box sends a signal.
5 Brand code will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons or the number
buttons to select the manufacturer’s code number for your cable box or
digital cable box. The codes are listed on the next page.
6 To determine if the Brand code is correct, press CHANNEL on the remote.
The channel number on the front panel display should change. Then your
cable box or digital cable box should change to the exact same number a
moment after it appears on your VCR.
If your cable box or digital cable box does not change channels at all, or does not
show the exact same number, try the next Brand code, if another is listed for your
type of cable box or digital cable box. Also make sure the IR emitter bulb faces
the IR window on the cable box.
∆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
∆Memorize channels
Now memorizing all the
stations you can receive
Channel 3
Stand by this may take
a few minutes
To cancel memorization,
press CANCEL
∆Memorize channels
Please enter code from
your Owner's Guide:
ƒBrand code --
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
If 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 numbers 3 to 5 ar e 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.
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 y our cable box or
digital cable box sends a signal to the VCR (normally channel 3 or 4). If y ou
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). Y ou cannot use both digital cable bo x and satellite r eceiv er.
Thus if you selected Digital cable box only in step 4, you cannot select L2.
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∆Memorize channels
Your cable box sends a
signal on which channel?
ƒBrand code 1
ƒChannel 3
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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
9 After entering the channel number, press ENTER. The VCR will begin
memorizing the available channels. During this process your TV screen, the
front panel display, and your cable box or digital cable box should all display
each channel number one by one. You can cancel the memorization at any
time by pressing CANCEL on the remote control.
After the VCR has memorized all the channels, the screen will return the VCR
picture.
Magnavox
Movietime
NSC
OAK
Panasonic
Paragon
Pioneer
Philips
RCA
Realistic
Regal
Regency
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
59, 61, 67
30, 31, 51, 54
20, 51, 52
27, 39, 40, 49, 50, 61
14, 21, 25
6, 7
14, 15, 16, 92, 93, 94
26, 61, 62, 63, 64
14, 21, 25
37, 38
45, 48
68
55, 56
5, 14, 21, 25, 29
10, 11, 12, 13
Digital Cable Box Brand Code
Manufacturer Code Number
GI
1, 2
Sheritech
SL Marx
Sprucer
Stargate
Sylvania
Teknika
Texscan
Tocom
Toshiba
Unika
United Cable
Universal
Videoway
Viewstar
Zenith
57
5, 14, 29
14, 21, 25
5, 14, 29, 65
66
36
53, 66
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
32, 33, 34
48
2
30, 31, 54, 65
6, 7
17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63
6, 7, 8, 9
∆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
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Automatic channel memorizing may include vacant channels if there are
stray signals or noise on those channels. If this occurs, you can manually
delete the channels using the procedure in the section Adding and
Deleting Channels.
You do not need to perform this set-up again unless your cable company
changes their channel lineup , or you move the VCR to a new address.
Satellite Receiver Control
If you are using a satellite receiver, you can set up your VCR to change channels on
the satellite receiver.
1 Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Press MENU
on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
2 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select First Time Set-Up.
Press ENTER.
3 You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Press the ADJUST buttons to
select Sat. receiver.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You cannot select Sat. receiver if you select Digital Cable box only in step
4 of Memorizing Channels Automatically (on page 14).
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
≈Set the clock
∆Memorize channels
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
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4 Press ENTER to select the correct code for your satellite receiver.
Manufacturer Code
GE 1
RCA 1, 8
PRIMEST AR
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2
Sony 3
DISH Network 4
Toshiba 5
Panasonic 6
Hughes 7
none OFF
5 After you have selected, press MENU twice to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
After you hav e 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 appear on your 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 47.
2 Set the VCR’ s input to Tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote control
until a channel number appears on the screen or the front panel displa y.
3 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
4 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select First Time Set-Up.
Press ENTER.
5 You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Press the ADJUST buttons to
select Add/delete channels. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you are recording, playing back a tape, receiving a video signal from an
external input, or watching a satellite receiver channel, then Not available
will flash on-screen. To correct this, stop the tape or turn off the menus
and switch the VCR’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
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
≈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 13, Memorizing Channels Automatically. (If you selected digital cable
box, you cannot select any satellite channels.)
Antenna/Cable selections Your VCR can receive
indoor/outdoor antenna VHF/UHF channels 2–69
cable antenna without box cable channels 1–125
cable box only cable box channels 0–99
digital cable box digital cable box channels 0–999
Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive
Sony, RCA, GE, Toshiba, any channel from 100-999 provided
Panasonic, Hughes, DISH Network
Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive
PRIMESTAR
If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR will
not change channels.
®
™
by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be
selected)
any channel from 1-999 provided
by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be
selected)
selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels sequentially
Press CHANNEL on the remote control or on the VCR front panel. This will
cycle through the channels in sequential n umerical 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 the
PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display. Then press the number
buttons on the remote.
For one or two digit channel numbers, press the number buttons, then press
ENTER. For example, to go to channel 29, press 2-9-ENTER.
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Setting Up Your VCR
Setting the Clock
You have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting the
Clock Manually before you can program your VCR to recor d.
Setting the Auto Clock
Your VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time signal which some
TV and cable channels transmit with their broadcasts. Most PBS stations send this
signal; however, this function works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a
time signal. If you don’t receive this signal, set the clock manually.
1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu will appear.
2 Press the ADJUST buttons to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER. The
First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Use the ADJUST buttons to select Set
the clock. Press ENTER.
3 You will see the Set the clock menu. Clock set will be highlighted. Press the
ADJUST buttons to select AUTO .
4 Turn the VCR off to activate the auto clock setting function.
The VCR will search for a channel that carries a time signal, then set your time
zone and daylight saving time. If there are only a few channels in your area that
carry time signals, it may take about 30 minutes to complete. If you turn the VCR
on before the correct time displays, the auto clock setting will be cancelled. See if
the clock has been set on the front panel display on the VCR.
If the VCR displays the wrong time, the time zone setting may not be correct. To
adjust this, follow the steps in If the VCR displays the wrong time. (See the
next page.)
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When you memorized channels, if you chose Cable box only or
Digital cable box only, make sure you leave the cable bo x or digital
cable box on. At 3:00 am, when the VCR power is off, the VCR will begin
to automatically change channels on the cable box, one by one, to set the
clock. At this time you cannot use the cable box.
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
≈Set the clock
∆Memorize channels
«Add/delete channels
±Sat.receiver (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
≈Set the clock
ƒClock set (AUTO)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
If you want to use the cable box at 3:00 am, turn on the VCR or set the
Clock set of the Set the clock menu to MANUAL. In both cases, auto
clock function will be cancelled.
When you memorized channels, if you chose Cable or Indoor/
outdoor ant., the VCR will set the clock as soon as you turn off the
VCR, and at 3:00 am.
After a power failure, the VCR will automatically set the clock again. (If
you have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to
MANUAL, the auto clock function will not work.)
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≈Set the clock
ƒChannel (065)
ƒTime zone (Eastern )
ƒDaylight savings(AUTO)
To activate Auto Clock,
turn off the VCR.Ł
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Setting Up Your VCR
If the VCR displays the wrong time
1 Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3. Then press ENTER.
2 You will see the Set the clock menu. Channel will be highlighted. If you
know the channel that carries a time signal, press the ADJUST buttons to
enter the channel. Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For fastest
response, enter your local PBS station. If you don’t know it, leave the channel
setting at AUTO. Press ENTER.
3 Time zone will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select the time
zone of your ar ea. Available time zones are: Atlantic, Eastern, Central,
Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii. Press ENTER.
4 Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select
A UTO, ON or OFF . If you follow daylight saving time, select ON. If not,
select OFF. If you select AUTO, the VCR automatically sets the daylight saving
time.
5 To activate the auto clock function, turn off the VCR.
≈Set the clock
ƒChannel (AUTO)
ƒTime zone (AUTO)
ƒDaylight savings(AUTO)
To activate Auto Clock,
turn off the VCR.Ł
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
≈Set the clock
ƒChannel (065)
ƒTime zone (Eastern )
ƒDaylight savings(AUTO)
To activate Auto Clock,
turn off the VCR.Ł
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Setting the Clock Manually
Skip this section if your VCR has set the clock correctly using the auto clock
function.
1 Press MENU on the r emote control. You will see the VCR Main Menu.
2 Press the ADJUST buttons to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER. First
Time Set-Up menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Set the
clock. Press ENTER.
3 You will see the Set the clock menu. Clock set will be highlighted. Press the
ADJUST buttons to select MANUAL. Press ENTER.
4 Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select ON
or OFF. If you are currently following daylight savings, select ON. Otherwise,
select OFF. Press ENTER.
≈Set the clock
ƒClock set (MANUAL)
Ł
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
≈Set the clock
ƒDaylight savings (OFF)
ƒMonth --
ƒYear --
ƒDate --
ƒTime --:--Ł
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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5 Press the ADJUST buttons until the correct month appears on screen. Press
ENTER.
6 Press the ADJUST buttons to set the current year. Press ENTER.
7 Press the ADJUST buttons to set the date. Press ENTER.
8 The hour numbers and the am/pm indicator will be blinking. Press the
ADJUST buttons to set the hour and am/pm at the same time. Pressing
ADJUST + moves the clock forward; pressing ADJUST – moves the clock
backward. Press ENTER.
9 Press the ADJUST buttons to set the minutes. When you have set the
correct time, press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear, and the
clock will start running.
10 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
≈Set the clock
ƒDaylight savings (OFF)
ƒMonth March
ƒYear 2002
ƒDate 1 Friday
ƒTime 12:00pmŁ
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
≈Set the clock
ƒDaylight savings (OFF)
ƒMonth March
ƒYear 2002
ƒDate 18 Monday
ƒTime 12:00pm
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
≈Set the clock
ƒDaylight savings (OFF)
ƒMonth March
ƒYear 2002
ƒDate 18 Monday
ƒTime 7:00pmŁ
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
You can adjust the daylight saving time manually. When Daylight savings is
highlighted, press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF.
If you select ON, the VCR will set the clock forward one hour.
If you select OFF, the VCR will set the clock back one hour.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Any time you adjust this setting, check your programmed recordings to
be sure they are set to the correct times.
If you have a Mitsubishi TV with StarSight® feature, the TV can set the
time on your VCR. See your TV Owner’s Guide for details.
To allow StarSight® to do this, you must set the VCR’s Clock set to
MANUAL, and the VCR’s A/V Network setting to ACTIVE.
StarSight® is a registered trademark of StarSight Telecast, Inc.
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PAUSE
STOP
Erasure prevention tab
Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage
of our advanced electronics. You can learn how to record a cur rent broadcast.
And in another section of this book called Timer Recording, you can also learn
how to program y our VCR to record at a later time and day.
Recording a Current Broadcast
To record a TV program that is currently playing:
1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.
2 Set the recording format. See Selecting Recording Format on page 24.
3 Set the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on the
remote control or REC SPEED on the front panel.
4 Set the VCR’s input to tuner by pressing INPUT until a channel number
shown on-screen or on the front panel display. If L1 or L2 appears, continue
to press INPUT until a channel number appears. To record channels from a
PRIMESTAR® receiver, press INPUT until a channel number with the
PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display.
5 Select the channel you wish to record by pressing CHANNEL on the remote
control or on the front panel or the number buttons on the remote. If you
are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, select channel 3 or 4 on
the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box, not on the VCR.
6 Press REC on the remote or REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel.
Recording will start. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will
automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.
• You can stop recording at any time by pressing STOP or PAUSE on the
remote or on the front panel.
• To resume recording from STOP, press REC.
• To resume recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE.
You cannot use REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel to resume
recording from PAUSE.
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REC
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you pause the VCR for more than five minutes, recording will stop
automatically to protect the tape.
If you record in extended play (EP), you will only be able to play the tape
on a VCR equipped for EP play , such as this one.
If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure prevention tab
removed, the VCR will eject it. To record over such a tape, simply place a
piece of vinyl tape over the opening.
If you are using a high definition satellite receiver, make sure you manually
set the output to standard definition or the program cannot be recorded
because the HS-U778 is not a digital VCR.
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Recording
Using One-Touch Recording (OTR)
One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately, and have
your VCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over.
1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.
2 Set the recording format. See Selecting Recording Format on page 24.
3 Set the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on the
remote control or REC SPEED on the front panel.
4 Set the VCR’s input to tuner by pressing INPUT on the remote until a
channel number shows on-screen or on the front panel display. If you would
like to record channels from a PRIMESTAR® receiver, press INPUT until a
channel number with the PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel
display.
5 Press CHANNEL on the remote control or on the front panel or the
number buttons on the remote to select the channel to be recorded. If you
are using a cable box that the VCR does not control, select channel 3 or 4 on
the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box.
6 Press REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel twice. The first time you
press the button, recording will begin. The second press of the same button
adds 30 minutes to the OTR timer, displayed on the front panel.
REC SPEED
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7 Press REC/˙REC LENGTH for each additional 30 minutes you want to add
to the OTR timer, up to 4 hours. If you press the button 10 times, you will
see End on the front panel display. The VCR will record until the end of the
tape. If you press the button an eleventh time, the VCR will resume normal
manual recording.
The OTR timer will begin to count down backwards. When it reaches zero, the
VCR will stop recording and turn off. The OTR light on the front panel display will
light up during the OTR recording.
If you program too much time into the OTR timer
Continue pressing REC/˙REC LENGTH. After the End point you can start over
from zero, adding time in 30 minute intervals.
How OTR affects other controls
If you press PAUSE during OTR, the VCR will pause recording, but the OTR timer
continues to count down.
Press PAUSE again to resume recording from the record-pause mode. The REC/
˙REC LENGTH will not resume your recording.
If you press STOP during OTR, you erase the OTR programming.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you are using a high definition satellite receiver, make sure you manually
set the output to standard definition or the program cannot be recorded
because the HS-U778 is not a digital VCR.
SP/EP
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Using Standby One-Touch Recording (OTR2)
Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR2) is a programming method to
begin recording within the next 24 hours and record in 30 minutes intervals.
Before you use OTR2, make sure the clock has been set correctly.
1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.
2 Set the recording format. See Selecting Recording Format on page 24.
3 Set the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on the
remote control or REC SPEED on the front panel.
4 Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To record PRIMESTAR® channels, see step 4 on
the previous page.
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5 Press CHANNEL on the remote contr ol or the front panel to choose the channel to
be recorded. If you are using a cable box that the VCR does not control, select
channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box.
6 Press PAUSE/%START TIME on the front panel to set the time when you
wish recording to start (within the next 24 hours). The start time is
displayed on the front panel. The first time display is the next half-hour
increment from the current time. For example, if it is currently 2:15, 2:30
(next half-hour increment) will be displayed. Similarly, if it is cur rently 2:40,
3:00 (again, the next half-hour increment) will be displayed. Each time you
press the button, the start time is delayed by 30 minutes.
7 Press REC/˙REC LENGTH for each additional 30 minutes you want to add
to the OTR2 timer , up to 4 hours. If you see End on the front panel display,
the VCR will record until the end of the tape.
If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH
NetworkTM satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON. If
the HS-U778 does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned the
station you wish to record.
After 30 seconds, the power will turn off and the programmed recording light will
be lit. The VCR will automatically turn on at the OTR2 start time and recording
will begin. When the OTR2 timer reaches zero, the VCR will stop recording and
turn off automatically. If the end of the tape is reached before OTR2 is finished, the
VCR will stop and the power will turn off.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Other programs you have set to record may be erased if:
• the start times are before the OTR2 start time
• conflicts with the OTR
2
• starts within one minute or less after the OTR2 finishes
REC SPEED
SP/EP
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If you turn the power on while your VCR is in stand-by for the OTR2, the
OTR2 programming will be erased.
If you are using a high definition satellite receiver, make sure you manually
set the output to standard definition or the program cannot be recorded
because the HS-U778 is not a digital VCR.
To cancel OTR
2
• Turn the power OFF while you are programming the timer.
• Turn the power ON if you have finished programming the timer.
How OTR2 affects other controls
If you press REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel during OTR2 recording, 30
minutes will be added to the OTR2 timer. If you press STOP during OTR
2
recording, you erase the OTR2 programming.
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Using S-VHS Set-Up Menu
Selecting Recording Format
The HS-U778 allows you to choose between recording in standard VHS or Super
VHS (S-VHS) when you use an S-VHS tape. If you use a VHS tape, you can choose
to record in S-VHS ET (Expansion Technology) mode or VHS. S-VHS ET mode
allows you to record in S-VHS format on a VHS tape. Though the picture quality
of S-VHS ET mode will not be as clear as that of the S-VHS format, you can
record or playback with a higher picture quality than VHS format.
1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
2 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select S-VHS Set-Up.
Press ENTER.
If you use S-VHS tape for recording:
3 Press the ADJUST buttons to select S-VHS record.
4 Press ENTER to select the recording format.
• select AUTO if you want to record in S-VHS.
• select OFF if you want to r ecor d in VHS.
5 Press MENU twice to exit the menus.
If you use VHS tape for recording:
3 Press the ADJUST buttons to select S-ET record.
4 Press ENTER to select the recording format.
• select OFF if you want to r ecor d in VHS.
• select ON if you want to record in S-VHS ET.
• AUTO will make the VCR automatically select VHS or S-VHS-ET as a
result of the PerfecTape® function. See page 48 for the PerfecTape® .
5 Press MENU twice to exit the menus.
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
PrograManager
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒS-VHS record (AUTO)
ƒS-ET record (OFF)
ƒFront S-input (OFF)
ƒRear S-input (OFF)
ƒRear S-through (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒS-VHS record (AUTO)
ƒS-ET record (OFF)
ƒFront S-input (OFF)
ƒRear S-input (OFF)
ƒRear S-through (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
During playback, the VCR automatically selects the recorded format/mode.
• The S-VHS light on the front panel display will light up during the playback
with the tape recorded in S-VHS.
• The S-VHS ET light on the front panel display will light up during the
playback with the tape recorded in S-VHS ET.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
For the best quality recording, use S-VHS tapes and record in the S-VHS
format.
The quality of S-VHS ET recordings will vary by the quality of VHS tapes
used. For the best quality S-VHS ET recordings, it is recommended that
you use HG grade tapes.
S-VHS recordings can be played on:
• S-VHS VCRs.
• VHS VCRs with S-VHS Quasi playback capabilities.
S-VHS ET recording can be played on:
• S-VHS VCRs (not all S-VHS VCRs will be able to play S-VHS ET.)
• VHS VCRs with S-VHS Quasi playback capabilities
Please use this VCR or S-VHS VCR with S-VHS ET mode to playback the
tape recorded in S-VHS ET for better picture quality.
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Selecting S-input Setting
To watch the picture from other equipment through the VCR, you have to select
the S-video input jack or video input jack that matches the equipment. If you
connect the satellite receiver to the VCR with an S-video cable, you have to set
Rear S-input to ON.
1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
2 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select S-VHS Set-Up.
Press ENTER.
3 Press the ADJUST buttons to select Front S-input if you use the front panel
jacks, or select Rear S-input if you use the rear panel jacks.
4 Press ENTER to select which input jack to input.
• select OFF when you want to input signals from video input jack.
• select ON when you want to input signals from S-video input jack.
5 Press MENU twice to exit the menus.
Using S-through
This function allows you to view the video signal from the equipment connected
to the back of the VCR even when the VCR is off. To use this function, you have to
connect your VCR and TV, and also connect your VCR and the other equipment
with an S-Video cable. For example, if you connect satellite receiver with an SVideo cable, you can watch the satellite video signal on your TV with the VCR
power off when you set Rear S-through to ON.
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
PrograManager
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒS-VHS record (AUTO)
ƒS-ET record (OFF)
ƒFront S-input (ON )
ƒRear S-input (OFF)
ƒRear S-through (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒS-VHS record (AUTO)
ƒS-ET record (OFF)
ƒFront S-input (OFF)
ƒRear S-input (ON )
ƒRear S-through (OFF)
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
2 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select S-VHS Set-Up.
Press ENTER.
3 Press the ADJUST buttons to select Rear S-through.
4 Press ENTER to set Rear S-through to ON or OFF.
5 Press MENU twice to exit the menus.
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
PrograManager
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒS-VHS record (AUTO)
ƒS-ET record (OFF)
ƒFront S-input (OFF)
ƒRear S-input (OFF)
ƒRear S-through (ON )
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
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Using Audio and Video Functions
The audio and video function menus allow you to set things such as listening to
the stereo track of your recording, or setting the tape length to have the
remaining time display function work properly. The VCR will display the functions
and settings on your TV screen. The first section describes the functions, the
next section tells you how to adjust the functions.
Audio functions Video functions
audio monitor tape (length) repeat playback
normal record PerfecTape Select Search to blank
counter zero stop PerfecTape
Descriptions of Audio Functions
Audio monitor (Listen to):
This allows you to listen to the various audio tracks that your VCR is capable of recording.
• Choose Stereo to listen to both stereo channels.
• Choose L to listen to the left channel of a stereo track.
• Choose R to listen to the right channel of a stereo track.
• Mono track is lower in quality than the others. The audio monitor is
automatically set to Mono if you are watching a tape that was not
recorded in VHS Hi-Fi. Set the audio monitor to Mono to hear SAP signal
recorded on the mono track of a Hi-Fi tape.
®
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Surround Sound systems: If you have your VCR connected to a
surround sound system, set the audio monitor to Stereo. Surround
sound requires both left and right channels to create the rear channel
effects.
While the VCR is not playing a tape, you will see the following displays on the TV
screen for 3 seconds when you change the channel or press DISPLAY.
If you change the channel to: Display
stereo broadcast Stereo
SAP broadcast SAP
stereo and SAP Stereo+SAP
While the VCR is playing a tape, you will see the following displays on the TV
screen for 4 seconds when you press DISPLAY.
The audio monitor you listen to Display
Stereo Audio Stereo
L Audio L
R Audio R
Mono Audio Mono
Normal recording (Record):
When your VCR is recording, it actually records the audio portion of a program
twice: once on the stereo Hi-Fi tracks, and once on the mono track. Additionally,
your VCR can r eceive Separate Audio Program (SAP) broadcasts. A SAP broadcast is
an alternative soundtrack for a program; it is often a sound track in another language.
The SAP broadcast is recorded only on the mono track.
Use the normal recording function to record the SAP broadcast on the mono
track by choosing Stereo+SAP. Otherwise, choose Stereo. In either case, the
main program is recorded on the stereo Hi-Fi track. Also, if there is no SAP
broadcast, the VCR will record the main program on the mono track.
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Listen to: Stereo
Use ADJUST to select
Recording
Descriptions of Video Functions
Tape (Tape)
Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display. The
remaining time function does not work properly with a tape that is less than 30
minutes long.
Length of tape Use setting
2 hours long or less
(T-30 through T-120) T-120
160 minutes (T-160) T-160
180 minutes (T-180) T-180
210 minutes (T-210) T-210
PerfecTape Select (Play PerfecTape)
This function turns on the PerfecTape Select circuitry, which automatically
maximizes picture quality when playing a worn or poor quality tape.
Set the switch to Soft to soften the picture, set it to Sharp to sharpen it. Set it
to Normal when you do not want to use this feature. Use Normal on new or
high quality tapes. If it is set to Auto, the VCR will automatically select the ideal
setting of P erfecTape Select depending on the condition of the tape.
Counter zero stop (Counter zero stop)
This function is used to automatically fast forward or rewind to “0H00M00S” and
stop the tape. See page 41 for more information on this feature.
Repeat playback (Repeat play)
Use this function to repeatedly play a section of tape between two index marks.
See page 42 for more information on this feature.
Search to blank (Search to blank)
Use this function to search the beginning of the blank section of the tape. See
page 42 for more information on this feature.
PerfecTape® (PerfecTape)
PerfecTape function allows you to test the quality of video tapes you will record
on. After each test, the VCR adjusts its circuitry in order to make the best
possible recording on your tape. See page 48 for more information on this
featur e.
Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions
1 Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to see the function menu.
2 Press AUDIO/VIDEO repeatedly until the function you want to adjust
appears.
3 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote to adjust the setting.
The functions will disappear if you do not press any buttons for 5 seconds.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The audio and video function menus do not appear:
• when the VCR menu is displayed
• during special effects playback
AUDIO/VIDEO
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function during recording if you have set the tape length in the
PrograManager Menu. (See page 42 for PrograManager.)
PerfecTape Select is displayed only during playback.
PerfecTape® displays only when a tape, with its erasure tab intact, is
loaded and the VCR is stopped.
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Mitsubishi offers 3 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts. Choose
from:
Conventional VCR timer recording
Quick Program (easy) -- VCR does not need to be on to begin pr ogramming
VCR Plus+® system programming (easy)
You can schedule up to 8 recording events within a one month period.
Clock must be set before any timer recordings can be performed.
Conventional VCR Timer Recording
1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.
2 Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST
buttons to select Program to record. Press ENTER.
If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, you will see
the Recap screen. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ system menu will
appear.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you have already programmed 8 recording events, Program memory is
full will appear on your screen for 3 seconds, and then the Recap screen
will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another
one.
3 VCR Plus+ system menu appears. See page 31 to learn how to program with
VCR Plus+® system. To pass this screen, press ENTER.
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
PrograManager
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
10 TH14 9:00p10:00pSP
§--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Recap screen
¬VCR Plus+ system
Use number keys to enter
the PlusCode number
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or press ENTER to
program.
Press MENU to go back.
4 Program to record menu appears. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose the
channel you would like to record; for example, channel 2. Press ENTER.
• If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, enter the
channel number on which the cable box sends a signal to your VCR
(usually channel 3 or 4).
• If you are recording from a DSS®, PRIMESTAR® or DISH Netw ork
™
satellite receiver, simply choose the channel you would lik e to record;
for example, channel 245. SAT will display next to the channel number.
• To record from an external source, press INPUT or press the ADJUST
buttons to:
Select External L1 for a source connected to the rear panel.
Select External L2 for a source connected to the front panel.
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ƒChannel 2
ƒDay --
ƒStart time --:--
ƒStop time --:--
ƒRecord speed AUTO
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Timer Recording
¬Program to record
ƒChannel 2
ƒDay Monday 11
ƒStart time 11:30am
ƒStop time 1:30pm
ƒRecord speed SP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
5 Day will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose the day on which you
want to record; for example, Monday the 11th.
Your choices are:
• a single day up to one month away.
• every day from Monday through Friday; for example, to ta pe a soap opera. To
program, press the ADJUST buttons until Monday-Friday appears.
• the same day every week; for example, to tape your favorite weekly
sitcom. To program, press the ADJUST buttons until Every and the
desired day of the week appears.
Press ENTER once you have made your choice.
6 The hour numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to
set the hour when recording is to start. Press ENTER.
7 The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons
to set the minutes when recording is to start. Press ENTER.
8 Set the stop time the same way as the star t time, using steps 6 and 7.
9 Press the ADJUST buttons to set the recording speed:
SP = standard play; EP = extended play; AUTO = auto. Auto speed
pro gramming is discussed on page 33. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you pr ess ENTER when you set the timer recording incompletely,
Program is not completed will appear on your screen.
¬Program to record
ƒChannel 2
ƒDay Monday 11
ƒStart time --:--
ƒStop time --:--
ƒRecord speed AUTO
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
¬Program to record
ƒChannel 2
ƒDay Monday 11
ƒStart time 11:00am
ƒStop time --:--
ƒRecord speed AUTO
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed
for that time will display on your screen for about 3 seconds, and then
the Recap screen will appear. The program you have just set will flash for
3 seconds and the start time and the stop time will be shown in red
letters. The start and stop time of the overlapped program will be
highlighted in red color. You will need to erase one of them.
10 The programmed memory will appear on the Recap screen. “S” next to the
channel number indicates satellite channels.
11 To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by pressing
ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. The VCR Plus+ system menu will appear .
Continue the pr ogramming procedure from step 3.
12 When you are finished with all programming, check the following:
• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH
Network™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiv er turned ON.
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
10 TH14 9:00p10:00pSP
§ 2 MO11 11:30a 1:30pSP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Recap screen
• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the
station you wish to record.
• If you are using a high definition satellite receiver, make sure you manually
set the output to standard definition or the program cannot be recorded
because the HS-U778 is not a digital VCR.
• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light
is lit.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When programmed recording of 4 and under are entered, only 4 of the 8
program lines appear on the Recap screen at any one time. To see
additional program lines, press the ADJUST buttons to scroll the lines on
the screen.
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Canceling a recording in progress
There are two ways to cancel a recording in progress:
Press STOP. The recording stops, but the program is not cancelled.
Therefore, if you press REC, the recording will start again.
Press POWER on the front panel. The recording stops and the program is
cancelled.
Changing while programming
To change one of your settings (such as start time) while you ar e programming:
Press ENTER to move forward through the program list.
Press CANCEL to move backward.
Then use the ADJUST buttons to change the setting.
You will cancel the entire program if you press CANCEL while the channel
number is flashing.
Quick Program
Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process of
programming your VCR to record. When you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR
Plus+ on the remote control, you will immediately see the VCR Plus+ system
menu and can begin programming right a way.
You can use this feature even when the VCR is stopped, playing, fast forwarding,
rewinding, or off. (Quick program does not work while using OTR2.)
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ADJUST
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VCR Plus+
Quick Program is also an Active A/V Network feature. If you have a Mitsubishi TV
with Active A/V Network, see page 50 for more information.
1 Press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ on the remote control. If the VCR is
off, it will turn on. After tuning your TV to the correct channel or input, VCR
Plus+ system menu will appear.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3
seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase
an entry before you can add another one.
2 Complete steps 3 through 10 in Conv entional VCR timer recording.
(See page 28.)
When you have finished, press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ again.
If the VCR is stopped, it will turn off and be ready to record your
program at a later time.
If the VCR is playing, recording, fast forwarding or rewinding, the menus
will turn off, but the VCR power will remain on.
3 When you are finished with all programming, check the following:
• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH
Network™ satellite receiver, leav e the cable bo x or receiver turned ON.
• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the
station you wish to record.
• Make sure the VCR is turned OFF and the programmed recording light is
lit before the recording time.
¬VCR Plus+ system
Use number keys to enter
the PlusCode number
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or press ENTER to
program.
Press MENU to go back.
Recap screen
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
§ 2MO11 11:30a 1:30pSP
10TH14 9:00p10:00pEP
7E-WE 8:00a 9:00aEP
S125FR15 5:30p 5:45pEP
8TU19 11:00p 0:30aSP
S980M-F 7:00p 7:15pEP
15SA 2 8:00p 9:00pEP
46SU17 7:00a 9:00aSP
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+, but the clock is not set, Set
the clock menu will appear. Set the clock manually.
If you have set the A/V Network to ACTIVE, point your remote control
at the TV when using Quick Program.
VCR Plus+® System Programming
The VCR Plus+® system allows you to program your VCR to record by simply
entering a PlusCode pr ogramming number. You can find this number in TV Guide
or possibly your local TV listings.
1 Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.
2 Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST
buttons to select Program to record. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3
seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase
an entry before you can add another one.
If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, the Recap
screen will appear. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ system menu will
appear.
3 VCR Plus+ system menu will appear. Use the number buttons on the remote
control to enter the PlusCode number for the television show you want to
record. For example, if the PlusCode number for the program you want to
record is 5678, simply enter 5-6-7-8. See your local newspaper or TV Guide
for PlusCode numbers.
4 If you enter a number incorrectly, press CANCEL. When you have finished
entering the PlusCode number, press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If the code number you entered is wrong, The PlusCode number is not
valid will display on the screen for 3 seconds, and then the VCR Plus+
system menu will reappear.
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
PrograManager
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
¬VCR Plus+ system
Use number keys to enter
the PlusCode number
5678----
Press ENTER when done.
Press CANCEL to erase
the PlusCode number.
Press MENU to go back.
5 Use the ADJUST buttons to select whether you want to record your
program once, daily, or weekly.
• Once will record a program one time.
• Daily will record the same channel at the same time, Monday through
Friday.
• Weekly will record the same channel at the same time, on the same day
each week.
After you have made your choice, press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed
for that time will display on the screen. You will need to erase the
pre vious program bef ore you can enter the new one.
¬VCR Plus+ system
PlusCode number:5678
ƒOnce
ƒDaily
ƒWeekly
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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6 Recap screen will appear. The program you have chosen to record will be
highlighted.
The channel number will appear in blue color. Make sure that the correct
channel number is shown on the screen. If the displayed number is not
correct, press INPUT to make the number flash, then press the ADJUST
buttons to correct the channel number. Press the ENTER to complete. “S”
will appear next to the channel number when you select a satellite channel.
7 If you wish to change the record speed, press ENTER repeatedly until the
record speed is flashing. Change the recording speed by pressing the
ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER.
8 To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by
pressing the ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. You will return to the VCR
Plus+ system menu. Continue the VCR Plus+® system programming
procedure from step 3.
9 When you are finished with all programming, check the following:
• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH
Network™ satellite receiver, leav e the cable bo x or receiver turned ON.
• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the
station you wish to record.
• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light
is lit.
If you want to stop the programmed recording after it starts, press POWER on
the front panel.
Recap screen
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
§ 2 MO11 11:30a 1:30pSP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
INPUT to correct channel
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
POWER
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Timer Recording Hints
To use the VCR before timer recording begins, press POWER on the remote
once. This turns the programmed recording light off and the VCR on.
If you use POWER on the front panel for this purpose, press it twice. Pressing it
once turns off the programmed recording light; pressing it again turns the VCR on.
When you are finished using the VCR, turn the VCR power off again. Make sure
the programmed recording light is back on.
After a program has been recorded, the VCR memory of that program is cleared
(unless you have scheduled the VCR to record the program every day or every
week).
If there is already a program in the VCR’s memory, you will see the Recap screen
when you bring up the menus for programming to record (unless you are
programming with the QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+). If the VCR’s memory is
full, Program memory is full will appear on the screen. If so, you must erase a
program before you can enter a new one.
If a tape runs out during timer recording, the VCR ejects the tape and the
programmed recording light and the tape status symbol will flash. Load a new
tape and press REC. Recording will resume.
If you forget to load a tape, the programmed recording light and the tape status
symbol will flash when you turn the VCR power off (A tape without an erasure
tab will be ejected. To correct this, load a tape with its erasure tab intact, and turn
off the VCR.).
Do not overlap the recording times you enter into the VCR. If you set two
programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for that time
will appear on your screen.
Remember that the VCR will record over the next section of tape. If you want to
save a tape, remove it and instead use a different tape for a new recording.
Your VCR will not record over a tape that has the erasure prevention tab
removed. All rental movies have this tab removed, so they are safe from being
accidentally erased.
Auto speed programming
Use auto speed programming if you want to record as much of the program as
possible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want the VCR to automatically switch
to extended play (EP) if there is not enough tape left.
Auto speed programming is only available for one program. In the first slot, the
recording speed default is AUTO.
Make sur e that the Tape video function matches the length of tape you are using.
See Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions on page 27.
At the point where the recording mode changes from standard play (SP) to
extended play (EP), some noise and/or sound may be in the picture when playing
the tape.
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Program caution
If your VCR is set to record, but the power is still ON within 3 minutes before
timer recording starts, this screen will appear to remind you to turn off the VCR.
If the VCR is still turned on 12 seconds before the start time of the recording, that
timer recording will be cancelled.
TV programs that end on the day after
If you want to start the recording at 11:00 PM and end it at 2:00 AM the next day,
simply set the start time to 11:00 PM on the recording start day and the end time
to 2:00 AM. There is no need to change the day of the week.
Program skip using menus
Sometimes you may want to skip one day of a timer recording but do not want to
erase it. Program skip will prevent the recording, for that day only, of a program
you have scheduled to record every day or every week.
1 Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR Main
Menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Program to record.
Press ENTER.
2 Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, press
the ADJUST buttons to place the cursor arrow next to the program you
wish to skip.
3 Press STOP. The cursor arrow will change to a X.
4 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
To resume recording every day or every week, change the X to the cursor arrow
by following steps 1 to 4 again.
program caution
REC in 3 min
Turn off VCR
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
2 MO11 11:30a 1:30pSP
10 TH14 9:00p10:00pEP
§ 2 M-F 8:00a 8:30aSP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
Use STOP to skip on/off
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
2 MO11 11:30a 1:30pSP
10 TH14 9:00p10:00pEP
X 2 M-F 8:00a 8:30aSP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
Use STOP to skip on/off
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Program skip using the POWER button
If you have entered only one program into your VCR’s memory, you can skip the
program without going into the VCR’s menus. Simply press POWER on the front
panel once. The programmed recording light will turn off, and the program will be
skipped. If you decide not to skip the program, press POWER on the front panel
twice; the programmed recording light will light up again.
Changing timer recording settings
1 Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR Main
Menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Program to record.
Press ENTER.
2 Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, press
the ADJUST buttons to place the cursor arrow next to the program you
wish to change. Press ENTER. You will see the Program to record setting
menu.
3 Press ENTER repeatedly to select the item you wish to change. Use the
ADJUST buttons to change it. Then press ENTER repeatedly to return the
altered program to the Recap screen.
4 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus. Then press POWER to turn off
the VCR. Make sure the programmed recording light is on.
POWER
Recap screen
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
§ 2 MO11 11:30a 1:30pSP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
¬Program to record
ƒChannel 2
ƒDay Monday 11
ƒStart time 11:30am
ƒStop time 1:30pm
ƒRecord speed EP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
PROG REC
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VCR Rear Panel
TIMER RESET
TIMER RESET
Timer Recording
Canceling a timer recording before the recording starts
1 Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR Main
Menu will appear on your screen. Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote
contr ol to select Program to record. Press ENTER.
2 Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, press
the ADJUST buttons to place the cursor next to the program you wish to
cancel.
3 Press CANCEL. The program is erased.
4 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
Using a satellite receiver
If you are using a Panasonic, RCA, Sony, Toshiba, or Hughes satellite receiver, your
VCR will turn the receiver on when a timer recording begins and off when the
recording ends.
However, if you are using a PRIMESTAR® or DISH Network™ receiver, you will
have to turn the receiver on before a timer recording begins.
Before turning off the VCR, to put your VCR in stand-by for recording, make sure
that your satellite receiver’s menu turns off.
Recap screen
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
§ 2 MO11 11:30a 1:30pSP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
You can watch satellite channels through your VCR even when the VCR is turned
off but only if you connected your VCR and TV with an S-Video cable and the Rear
S-through in the S-VHS Set-Up menu is set to ON. If you used a standard video
cable, you can only view satellite channels through your VCR when the VCR is on.
TIMER RESET
You can use TIMER RESET on the rear panel to erase both the clock and all timer
recordings.
To use TIMER RESET, press it with a pencil or a ball point pen. The power will
turn off and the clock will be cleared. All timer recordings are erased.
If you have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to AUTO, the auto
clock function will automatically set the clock again.
Memory backup
If the VCR is without power for 30 minutes or less, it will retain the clock and the
programmed settings. The VCR must have been plugged in for at least an hour
beforehand to charge this backup. If the power is lost for more than 30 minutes,
the time and the programmed settings will be lost.
If you have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to AUTO, the auto
clock function will automatically set the clock again when power is restored.
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Editing Features
Using Two VCRs to Copy
There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape.
One way is to use the HS-U778 to record and another VCR for playback.
The other way is to use another VCR to record and use the HS-U778 for playback.
Regardless of which method you may choose, you will need one RCA audio cable and one S-video cable to connect the
two VCRs. You can use either a standard RCA video cable or an S-video cable. If you do not have these cables, they are
available at your local electronics dealer. The highest quality is achieved through an S-video cable.
Using the HS-U778 to record from another VCR
1 Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT L and R
on the playback VCR and to AUDIO IN L and R on
the HS-U778. If the playback VCR is mono, use
only the AUDIO IN L on the HS-U778.
2 If the playback VCR is standard VHS, connect a
video cable to VIDEO OUT on the playback VCR
and to the VIDEO IN on the HS-U778.
If the playback VCR is S-VHS, connect an S-video
cable to S-VIDEO OUT on the playback VCR and
to the S-VIDEO IN on the HS-U778.
3 If the playback VCR is Hi-Fi, set the audio monitor
to Stereo.
4 Use INPUT to set the HS-U778 to External 1
(L1) if you used the HS-U778 rear panel jacks, or
External 2 (L2) if you used the HS-U778 front
panel jacks.
5 Put a blank tape into the HS-U778. If you are
recording in S-VHS, be sure to use an S-VHS tape.
Make sure that the S-VHS record or S-ET record
in the S-VHS Set-Up menu is set correctly. See
page 24, Selecting Recording Format.
Make sure that the Front S-input or Rear S-input
in the S-VHS Set-Up menu is set correctly. See
page 25, Selecting S-input Setting.
6 Put the tape you want to copy into the playback
VCR and find the cue point. Press STOP if the
picture starts playing.
7 On the HS-U778, press REC, then PAUSE.
8 On the playback VCR, press PLAY, then PAUSE.
9 Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the
same time to begin copying the tape.
10 When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.
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VIDEO IN
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VIDEO
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IN
HS-U778
AUDIO IN
R
L
R
RECORDING PLAYBACK
AUDIO IN R
AUDIO IN L/MONO
AUDIO OUT L
AUDIO OUT R
L
R
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
Editing Features
Using the HS-U778 to playback to another VCR
1 Connect one stereo audio cable to AUDIO IN L
and R on the recording VCR, and to AUDIO OUT
L and R on the HS-U778. If the other VCR is
mono, you need a Y-adapter to record both audio
channels.
2 If the recording VCR is standard VHS, connect a
yellow video cable to VIDEO IN on the recording
VCR and to VIDEO OUT on the HS-U778.
If the recording VCR is S-VHS, connect an S-video
cable to S-VIDEO IN on the recording VCR and to
S-VIDEO OUT on the HS-U778.
3 Set the audio monitor on the HS-U778 to Stereo.
You should set the PerfecTape Select in the audio
and video function to Normal to improve the
quality of your copy. See Selecting and
adjusting the audio and video functions on
page 27.
HS-U778
PLAYBACK
4 Set the input of the recording VCR to External.
5 Put a blank tape into the recording VCR. If the
recording VCR is an S-VHS VCR, be sure to use an
S-VHS tape.
6 Put the tape you want to copy into the HS-U778
and find the cue point.
7 On the recording VCR, press REC, then PAUSE.
8 On the HS-U778, press PLAY, then PAUSE.
9 Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the
same time to begin copying the tape.
10 Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
RECORDING
AUDIO OUT R
AUDIO OUT L
R
AUDIORL
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO
OUT
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO IN
L
R
AUDIO IN R
AUDIO IN L
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Advanced Playback Controls
Special effects
You can use FF and REW on the front panel, or the I\ and ^I on the remote
to control the playback speed of the tape.
Using the FF and REW on the front panel to control the playback speed
1 While the VCR is playing a tape, press PAUSE to freeze the picture.
2 Press the FF or REW on the front panel. Each press of FF changes the
playback speed by one step in the forward direction. Each press of REW
changes the speed by one step in the reverse direction. (See the chart
below.)
3 To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Using the I
\\
\ and
\\
^^
^I on the remote to control the playback speed
^^
1 While the VCR is playing a ta pe, press I\ or ^I on the remote control.
Each press of ^I changes the playback speed by one step in the forward
direction. Each press of I\ changes the speed by one step in the reverse
direction. (See the chart below.)
2 To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
After about 5 minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the VCR will automatically
stop to avoid damage to the tape. The picture may vibrate vertically when you
pause the VCR’s picture.
Press REW on the front panel
or |\
on the remote control
1/5 slow-motion playback
1/10 slow-motion playback
1/30 slow-motion playback
Still
1/30 reverse slow-motion playback
1/10 reverse slow-motion playback
1/5 reverse slow-motion playback
Reverse playback
Reverse fast playback
Reverse speed search
Reverse high speed search
High speed search
Speed search
Fast playback
Playback
Press FF on the front panel
or ^| on the remote control
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Still adjustment
Sometimes during still frame, the picture may vibrate or shake. To correct this
problem, press CHANNEL on the front panel until the vibration is reduced or
stops. Side-to-side vibration cannot be corrected.
Double speed playback
You can see the contents of the videotape in double speed pla yback.
1 While the VCR is playing a tape, press INPUT/X2. You’ll see the picture in
double speed playback. A certain amount of noise in the picture is normal.
2 To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
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Adjusting the Tracking
automatic tracking
Your VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture.
When you start playback of a newly inserted tape, the DIGITAL TRACKING light
(D) will flash, showing that the VCR is adjusting the picture. When the VCR has
finished adjusting the picture, the DIGITAL TRACKING light will shine steadily.
A certain amount of “noise” in the picture or sound is normal while the VCR is
tracking a tape.
manual tracking
From time to time, you might play a tape that has excess noise in the picture,
often looking like vibration or interference at the top or bottom of the screen. To
correct the picture, you have to manually track the tape.
1 While the tape is playing, press CHANNEL on the front panel until the
picture is clear of excess noise.
2 To continue automatic tracking, press both front panel CHANNEL buttons at
the same time. Automatic tracking will also resume when you eject the tape.
slow tracking
Slow tracking is used to adjust the playback quality during slow motion playback
and still frame. You can only use slow tracking if your tape was recorded in
extended play (EP) speed. To adjust the slow tracking, put a tape into slow motion,
then press CHANNEL on the front panel until the best picture is obtained.
Time Counter
Your VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the tape has run in
hours, minutes, and seconds. This counter is useful when you want to find specific
points on a tape. The counter will not work when playing blank tapes or on blank
sections of tape, or when the VCR’s power is off.
setting the counter
To set the counter to “0H00M00S,” press CANCEL on the remote control.
You cannot reset the counter if you are using the VCR’s menus.
The counter will reset to “- H - - M - - S” when you eject a tape. When you load
a tape again, the counter will display “0H00M00S.”
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Searching T echniques
Your VCR lets you search through a tape in a number of ways. These include:
Quick search (CM skip) -- 30 second intervals
Speed search -- visually search
Counter zero stop -- direct to start of recording
Index search -- find specific index points
Search to blank -- find the beginning of the blank section
Quick search (CM skip)
Quick search lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about 30 second
intervals. It is designed so that you can quickly speed through any commercials
you may have recorded. To do this:
1 Make sure that you have set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote control
to the VCR position.
2 While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by pressing a number
button.
Number
button
Search
time
123456
30 sec. 1 min.
1 min.
30 sec.
2 min.
2 min.
30 sec.
3 min.
The VCR will speed through the selected length of tape, then resume playback.
This screen will show the search time and the gauge. Each mark on the gauge
represents 15 seconds. The marks will disappear, one by one, every 15 seconds of
the search time. You can select a search time up to 3 minutes.
Speed search
Use speed search to visually search through the contents of a videotape.
1 While playing a tape, press FF or REW on the front panel or on the remote
control. You will see the picture as it fast forwards or rewinds. Noise bars
may appear in the pictures.
2 If you press FF or REW and hold it down for about 1 second, the search
speed will increase.
3 To resume normal playback, press FF or REW again quickly, or press PLAY.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The fastest search speed that allows you to see the picture is about 30
times normal speed. It is normal for the number of noise bars on the
screen to increase and roll from top to bottom as the visual search speed
increases. Using speed search for long stretches of tape may cause the
video heads to become dirty faster.
CM Skip
3m00s
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The fastest way to move through the tape is without a picture, which allows
you to search up to 500 times normal speed. To do this, press STOP, then
FF or REW. If you press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds, the
search speed will slow to 330 times normal speed.
In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the Fast Forwarding/
Rewinding Speed will be slower than 500x under the following conditions:
1 Use of tapes shorter in length than T-120 (for example, T-30, T-60, T-90).
2 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle of the tape.
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Counter zero stop
Counter zero stop allows you to quickly access the beginning of a recorded or
playback section of a tape. The counter zero stop will automatically fast forward
or rewind the tape to “0H00M00S” and stop.
1 Press CANCEL on the remote control at the point you wish to locate later.
The counter will reset to “0H00M00S.”
2 When you wish to return to the point specified in step 1, press AUDIO/
VIDEO on the remote control. The audio and video function menu appears
on your screen. Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the Counter zero stop function
appears.
3 Press ENTER to start the counter zero stop.
The VCR will automatically search to the counter “0H00M00S” and then stop. The
VCR may stop slightly before or after the counter “0H00M00S.”
Index search
Index search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Before using index search,
index marks are placed at important places on a tape. Index search is used to find
these marks. Index marks are added automatically whenever your VCR starts a
new recording; you can also add index marks manually at any point during
recording.
automatic index marks
Whenever recording is begun from the STOP mode, an index mark is
automatically added to the tape. A message will indicate that the mark is being
recorded.
Index marks are not added when you press PAUSE to begin recording from the
record-pause mode.
manual index marks
VCR
Counter zero stop
Use ENTER to start
To add an index mark yourself, press REC on the remote control while a tape is
recording.
Index marks must be added at least one minute apart.
1 When the tape is stopped, press INDEX ^I to begin a f orward search;
press INDEX I\ to search in reverse. The VCR will fast forward or rewind
and index search display appears on the TV.
Once the VCR finds an index mark, it will begin playing back the tape from
that point.
2 You can press INDEX ^I or INDEX I\ up to 19 times to search for that
many index marks. For example, to find the third index mark ahead, press
INDEX ^I three times. The on-screen display will count down the number
of marks passed before playback begins.
3 To cancel index search, press PLAY or STOP.
VCR Looking
for index+ 1
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repeat playback
You can playback a section of tape over and over using repeat playback. The tape
will play until the next index mark, rewind to the previous index mark, and
resume playing. If there is only one index mark on the tape, then the VCR will
play or rewind to that mark and resume playback. If there is no index mark, the
entire cassette will repeat.
1 Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to display the function menu.
Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the Repeat play function appears.
2 To start the playback, press ENTER.
When the VCR encounters the next mark or the end of the tape, it will
automatically rewind to the previous mark and begin playback again.
The VCR will also search for a blank section of tape. If the VCR encounters any
blank sections longer than 4 seconds in length, the repeat playback will begin.
3 Press STOP to cancel the repeat.
Search to blank
This feature allows you to find the end point of the r ecorded part of the tape.
The VCR will stop automatically at the beginning of the blank section of a tape.
1 Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to display the function menu.
Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the Search to blank function appears.
2 To start the search, press ENTER. When the VCR encounters the blank
section of a tape, it will automatically stop.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
This feature may not work correctly when the end point of the recorded
part is within 5 minutes in SP mode (15 minutes in EP mode) from the
current position.
VCR
Repeat play
Use ENTER to start
VCR
Search to blank
Use ENTER to start
Using PrograManager
PrograManager feature allows you to memorize the channel, month, date, hour
and minutes of the programs you have recorded, and displays the list to confirm
the contents of the tapes or to search the program which you want to playback.
To use PrograManager, you have to assign a number for each tape that you want to
use this feature with and also specify the tape length (for example, T-120,T-160,
etc.) before the recording can start. Also, the clock must be set correctly. When
it has been set and program is recorded for more than 5 minutes in SP mode and/
or 15 minutes in EP mode, the recorded contents will be memorized in the VCR.
This memorized data will be displayed and be used repeatedly when this tape is
loaded again and its assigned tape number is entered.
The VCR can memorize the contents of up to 10 tapes (12 programs per tape at
the maximum). If you record more than 13 programs for one tape, the
memorized data will be erased from the first recorded program. You can erase
the data of each tape.
If you set the Auto PrograManager in the Customize Choices menu to ON, the
screen to decide whether you set the tape number will appear when the tape is
loaded. See page 51 for more information on the Auto PrograManager.
Memorizing the contents of the tape
To memorize the contents of the tape, you have to assign a tape number and
specify the length of the tape before the recording can start.
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Make sure that the clock has been set correctly before memorizing the
contents of the tape.
1 Load the tape. Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu
appears. Press the ADJUST buttons to select PrograManager. Press ENTER.
2 The PrograManager menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select
Assign/Enter Tape No. and press ENTER.
3 The screen for selecting the tape number appears. Press the number button
that corresponds to the desired tape number (for example, no.0). Press
ENTER.
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
PrograManager
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
PrograManager
Your choices are:
ƒAssign/Enter Tape No.
ƒDisplay memorized data
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
PrograManager
Tape No.0 Page 1/1
No data
ππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Use 0-9 to select number
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
4 The screen for setting the tape length appears. The tape length that you have
set in the audio and video function menu will be highlighted. If the
highlighted setting is not match the length of the tape to be recorded, press
the ADJUST buttons to highlight the correct setting. Press ENTER.
5 The message to confirm the selected tape number and tape length will
appear. Press ENTER to enter the displayed tape number and length.
If the displayed number or length is not correct, press MENU. The
PrograManager menu will reappear. Set the tape number and length again by
following the directions from step 2.
6 The contents of the tape of the selected tape number will be displayed. Press
MENU three times to turn the menu off. If you want to search the listed
program, follow the procedure from step 4 on the next page.
7 Record the program. The contents of that tape will be memorized
automatically when you eject the tape.
After the recording is finished, write the tape number on its label to avoid
assigning the wrong tape number when you memorize the contents for that
tape again.
PrograManager
Tape No.0
Tape length: T-120
T-160
T-180
T-210
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
PrograManager
Tape No.0
Tape length: T-120
PrograManager will not
work correctly if
Tape No. and Tape length
setting is wrong.
Press ENTER to confirm.
Press MENU to go back.
PrograManager
Tape No.0 Page 1/1
No data
ππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Press MENU to go back.
When you want to memorize the data in addition to previousl y memorized
programs, follow the procedure from step 1 on the previous page.
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When you memorize the contents of the tape in addition to previously
memorized programs, the data of the previously memorized program may
be erased.
When you press EJECT while the PrograManager screen, the menu will be turned
off and the tape will be ejected.
Searching the recorded program
1 Load the recorded tape.
2 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears. Press the
ADJUST buttons to select PrograManager. Press ENTER.
3 The screen for selecting the data to display will appear. Press the ADJUST
buttons to select Display current data and press ENTER.
When you search the program of the tape of its tape number has not been
set, follow the step 3 to 6 on the previous page to set the tape number and
length.
4 The contents of the tape that is currently loaded appears. Press the ADJUST
buttons to select the program you want to playback. Only 4 of the
memorized programs appear at one time. To see additional program lines,
press the ADJUST buttons to scroll the lines on the screen. Once you have
selected, Press ENTER.
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
PrograManager
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
PrograManager
Your choices are:
ƒDisplay current data
ƒDisplay memorized data
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
PrograManager
Tape No.3 Page 1/1
Sep. 2 Sat 10:00a CH 2
Oct. 5 Thu 1:00p CH 100
Nov. 6 Mon 9:00p SAT256
Dec.10 Sun 8:15a EXT 1
ππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER to search.
Press MENU to go back.
5 The screen will be turned off and the VCR will begin to search. The display
to the right will appear, showing that the VCR is searching the selected
program. Once the VCR finds that program, it will begin playback.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The VCR may not search the program you selected accurately if the tape
length is not set correctly.
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VCR looking
for program
Advanced Features
Confirming/erasing the memorized data
1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appear. Press the
ADJUST buttons to select PrograManager. Press ENTER.
2 The screen for selecting the data to display will appear. Press the ADJUST
buttons to select Display memorized data and press ENTER.
3 The contents of the tape that is memorized as No.0 will be displayed. Press
the number buttons to enter the tape number you want to display; for
example, tape no. 3.
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
PrograManager
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
PrograManager
Your choices are:
ƒDisplay current data
ƒDisplay memorized data
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to go back.
PrograManager
Tape No.0 Page 1/1
Sep. 2 Sat 10:00a CH 2
Oct. 5 Thu 1:00p CH 100
Nov. 6 Mon 9:00p SAT256
Dec.10 Sun 8:15a EXT 1
ππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Use 0-9 to select number
Press CANCEL to clear.
Press MENU to go back.
4 When you want to erase the data, press CANCEL while the contents of the
tape that you want to erase is displayed.
5 The message to confirm whether to erase the data on the selected tape
number will appear. Press ENTER to erase. The data of that tape will be
erased and the display will return to the screen for setting the tape number.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If the tape number of the tape to be erased is the same number for the tape
currently loaded, the contents of the tape currently loaded will also be
erased.
PrograManager
Tape No.3 Page 1/1
May.15 Mon 10:00a CH 10
Jun.16 Fri 1:00p CH 20
Jul.17 Mon 9:00p SAT256
Aug.18 Fri 8:15a EXT 1
ππππππππππππππππππππππππ
Use 0-9 to select number
and ENTER to confirm.
Press CANCEL to clear.
PrograManager
VCR clear REC data of
Tape No.3
Press ENTER to clear.
Press MENU to go back.
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Remaining time display
SP
VCR
CH
L
R
Current time display
PM
SP
VCR
CH
L
R
Displaying the Time Gauge and the Remaining Time
The time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on a video tape. The
left side of the gauge is the tape start (S), and the right side is the tape end (E).
For a T-120 length tape played at standard (SP) speed, each mark on the gauge
represents about 15 minutes. The remaining time display shows the time, in hours
and minutes, left until the end of a tape.
the time gauge and the remaining time automatically appear during:
fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape)
counter zero stop
index searches
rewinding for repeat playback
search to blank
Turn off the time gauge and the remaining time by pressing DISPLAY twice.
to make the time gauge and the remaining time appear:
Press DISPLAY once. The time gauge and remaining time appear on the TV screen,
and the remaining time appears on the front panel display. They disappear after 4
seconds when playing a tape.
To turn off the display, press DISPLAY twice.
Time gauge
VCR
Stop
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Remaining time display
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals on
recorded tapes. Therefore they do not function while playing blank tapes.
The remaining time display may not show the correct remaining time if the Tape
function is incorrectly set, if you are using speed search, if you are using a special
length cassette (such as T-10 length), or if you are using an S-VHS-C or a VHS-C
tape with an adapter.
The remaining time display may not work correctly depending on your tape.
Displaying the Current Time
The current time is shown in the front panel display or the TV screen. If you have
not set the clock, or if there has been a power failure of longer than 30 minutes,
the display will show - : - -. The current time will be displayed when the VCR is off.
To see the current time when the VCR is on:
1 Press DISPLAY twice. The counter will be replaced by the current time.
2 To turn off the current time, press DISPLAY again.
VCR
Stop
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Sun 8:30p
0h20m08s
Current time display
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Advanced Features
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (OFF)
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
Go to next page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Customize Choices Menu
In the Customize Choices menu, there are 7 options that you can set. For each of
the 7 options, start with these 2 steps:
1 Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears on your TV.
2 Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to select Customize choices. Press
ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Customize choices menu consists of two pages. To display the next page,
use ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page and press ENTER. To go
back to the previous page, use ADJUST buttons to select Back to previous
page.
Video mute
When you turn video mute ON, any blank section of tape or many stations with a
weak signal will be replaced by a blue screen. The sound will also be turned off.
When you would like to try to tune in on a weak station, turn video mute OFF.
ªVCR Main Menu
¬Program to record
PrograManager
√Customize choices
»S-VHS Set-Up
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
√Customize choices
ƒRental Xpress (OFF)
ƒA/V Network (OFF)
ƒAuto PrograManager
(OFF)
Back to previous page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
3 Complete steps 1 and 2 above. Customize choices menu appears. Use the
ADJUST buttons to select Video mute. Press ENTER to set video mute to
ON or OFF.
4 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Video mute function may not work properly when you playback a section of
a tape where only audio signals are recording.
Auto power save (auto-off)
When the Auto Power Save feature is turned on, the VCR will automatically turn
off after remaining idle for 30 minutes. If a control, such as a menu function or
channel selection, is used or if there is a tape playing or being recorded, the VCR
will remain on.
3 Complete steps 1 and 2 above. Customize choices menu appears. Use the
ADJUST buttons to select Auto power save. Press ENTER to set to ON.
4 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When viewing broadcast stations through the VCR, 3minutes>Power off
will appear on the TV screen three minutes before the VCR power turns off.
The display will count down the number of min utes until the VCR turns off.
If you want to continue using the VCR, press any of the buttons.
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (OFF)
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
Go to next page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (ON )
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
Go to next page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
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PerfecTape:SP
Band S-ET record: ON
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RF converter
If your TV has audio and video inputs, turn the RF converter OFF. If your TV does
not have audio and video inputs, keep the RF converter set to ON. It is preset by
the factory to ON.
3 Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menu
appears. Use the ADJUST buttons to select RF converter. Press ENTER to
select ON or OFF.
4 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If the RF converter is set to ON, you aren’t required to press VCR/TV to
play a tape or to use VCR menus. The VCR light will automatically light up
when you press PLAY or MENU. Be sure to set the TV to the video channel
(See page 10).
PerfecTape
®
PerfecTape® is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the quality of video tapes
you will record on. After each test, the VCR will adjust its internal circuitry in
order to make the best possible recording on your tape.
setting up PerfecTape
®
You can set up PerfecTape® to function two ways.
If you want the VCR to automatically test any non-recorded tapes when the tape
is loaded, select AUTO.
If you do not want the VCR to automatically test tapes, select MANUAL.
PerfecTape® will now function only when you start a test. Any tape with the
erasure prevention tab intact can be manually tested.
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (OFF)
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
Go to next page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
It will not automatically test recorded tapes – you must choose to test those
yourself.
3 Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menu
appears. Use the ADJUST buttons to select PerfecTape.
4 Press ENTER to set PerfecTape to AUTO or MANUAL.
5 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
using PerfecTape® automatically
1 Load a tape that has not been recorded into the VCR.
The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing, the VCR records for
one second, then evaluates the recording it made. The entire test takes about 8
seconds. During this time, the PT light on the front panel will flash. If you wish
to cancel the test, press STOP on the remote while the PT light is still flashing.
When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds.
On the front panel, the PT light will shine steadily, indicating that the VCR has set
its internal circuitry to make the best possible recording on this tape.
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√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (OFF)
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
Go to next page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
Advanced Features
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (OFF)
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
Go to next page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
If you would lik e to know whether your VHS tape is suitable for S-ET recording,
set the S-ET record in the S-VHS Set Up menu to AUTO then test the VHS tape.
If the tape is suitable, S-ET record: ON is shown on the screen and the tape will
record in S-ET mode. If it is not suitable for S-ET recording, S-ET record: OFF is
shown on the screen and the tape will record in VHS format.
using PerfecTape® manually
1 Load a tape that has its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.
2 Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; this feature will record
over one second of your tape.
3 Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control. Function menu appears. Press
AUDIO/VIDEO until the PerfecTape function appears.
4 Press ENTER on the remote to begin the test. During this time, the PT light
on the front panel will flash. To cancel the test, press STOP on the remote
while the PT light is still flashing.
When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8
seconds. Turn off the display by pressing STOP on the remote control.
If you would lik e to know whether your VHS tape is suitable for S-ET recording,
set the S-ET record in the S-VHS Set Up menu to AUTO then test the VHS tape.
If the tape is suitable, S-ET record: ON is shown on the screen and the tape will
record in S-ET mode. If it is not suitable for S-ET recording, S-ET record: OFF is
shown on the screen and the tape will record in VHS format.
If you wish to erase the settings, eject the tape. The settings will also be erased if
you press TIMER RESET or if the VCR loses power. After the test is finished, the
PerfecTape function will not appear unless the tape is ejected.
Rental Xpress
Rental Xpress is a feature, when activated, that will automatically rewind the tape
to the beginning, eject and power off the VCR, after it has reached the blank
section of 30 seconds or longer on any rental tape (or any tape with the erasure
prevention tab removed). To activate this feature:
VCR
PerfecTape
Use ENTER to start
3 Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 47. Customize choices menu appears. Use
the ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page. Press ENTER.
4 Press the ADJUST buttons to select Rental Xpress. Press ENTER to select
ON or OFF.
5 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
While the VCR is rewinding to the beginning of the tape, you cannot use
repeat playback, counter zero stop and index search.
√Customize choices
ƒRental Xpress (ON )
ƒA/V Network (OFF)
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
ƒAuto PrograManager
(OFF)
Back to previous page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
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Active A/V Network
™
Active A/V Network allows you to directly operate many of the combined
functions of certain Mitsubishi TVs and your VCR at the press of one button.
If you have a Mitsubishi TV with Active A/V Network, check the following:
• your VCR must be connected to External 1 (EXT-1) or Input-1 of a
Mitsubishi TV with Active A/V Network
• video mute must be ON
• Active A/V Network setting on your TV must be set to ACTIVE (see your
TV’s owner’s guide for information)
• VCR remote mode set to VCR-A (See page 53)
• The A/V Network must be connected as shown on page 9
To turn on the Active A/V Network on your VCR:
3 Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 47. Customize choices menu appears. Use
the ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page. Press ENTER.
4 Use the ADJUST buttons to select A/V Network. Press ENTER to set A/V
Network to ACTIVE.
5 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
what the Active A/V Network does
The Active A/V Network makes it easier and faster to use the VCR’s Quick
Program, MENU, and Play commands.
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (OFF)
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
Go to next page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
√Customize choices
ƒRental Xpress (OFF)
ƒA/V Network (ACTIVE)
ƒAuto PrograManager
(OFF)
Back to previous page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
When you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ to begin pro gramming:
• Active A/V Network turns on your VCR and brings it to the VCR Plus+
system Menu.
• Active A/V Network turns on your TV if it is off, and switches the TV to
EXT-1 or INPUT-1.
When you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ to end programming:
• Active A/V Network turns off your VCR (unless a tape is currently playing
or recording).
• Active A/V Network returns your TV to the channel it was on before, or
turn it off (if it was off originally).
When you press MENU on the remote:
• Active A/V Network turns on your VCR and brings up the VCR Main Menu
screen.
• Active A/V Network turns on the TV, set to EXT-1 or INPUT-1.
Some TV models may not turn on when you press MENU.
When you press PLAY on the remote:
• Active A/V Network turns on your VCR and begins playing the tape.
• Active A/V Network turns on the TV, set to EXT-1 or INPUT-1.
When you turn off your TV:
• Your VCR turns off, unless it is playing or recording.
Active A/V Network can also affect your VCR when some selected TV’s PIP
function is used. Active A/V Network can set your VCR’s clock if your TV is
equipped with StarSight®. See your TV Owner’s Guide for more information.
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MENU
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When using Active A/V Network, always point your remote control at your
television, not at your VCR.
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Advanced Features
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (OFF)
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
Go to next page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Auto PrograManager
Auto PrograManager is a reminder screen to prompt you to select a tape number
when you load a tape. If you wish to be reminded, set the Auto PrograManager in
the Customize Choices menu to ON. If you do not wish to be reminded, set it to
OFF.
3 Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 47. Customize choices menu appears. Use
the ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page. Press ENTER.
4 Press the ADJUST buttons to select Auto PrograManager. Press ENTER to
select ON or OFF.
5 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
loading a tape when the Auto PrograManager in the Customize
Choices menu is set to AUTO
1 Load the tape. The screen to decide whether you set the tape number will
appear. Select Yes when you want to set the tape number. Press ENTER.
When you do not want to set the tape number, select No and press ENTER.
The menu will be turned off. The menu will also be turned off when you
press MENU.
√Customize choices
ƒRental Xpress (OFF)
ƒA/V Network (ACTIVE)
ƒAuto PrograManager
(ON )
Back to previous page §
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
PrograManager
Did you assign a number
to this tape?
ƒYes
ƒNo
Use ADJUST to select,
and ENTER.
Press MENU to exit.
2 The screen for selecting the tape number will appear. Follow the step 3 to 7
on page 43 to use PrograManager feature.
When you memorize the contents of the tape with the Auto PrograManager
is set to AUTO, pr essing MENU while the PrograManager screen is displayed
turns the menu off.
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Advanced Features
Advanced Options
Using the remote control to operate your TV
The HS-U778 remote control can operate many of the frequently-used functions
of your TV. You only need one remote to operate both your VCR and TV.
The HS-U778 remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi televisions, but it
can also operate TVs from other manufacturers. To set your remote control for
your particular brand of television, follow these instructions.
setting up your remote control to operate your TV
1 Turn off your TV.
2 On the HS-U778 remote control, set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position.
3 While holding in SP/EP, press the brand code button listed that corresponds
to the brand of your TV.
4 Press TV POWER on the HS-U778 remote control. Once your TV has
turned on, your remote is set up to operate your brand of TV.
If your TV does not turn on, repeat step 3 using the next code listed for the brand
of your TV.
If none of the codes listed for the brand of your TV work, then repeat step 3
several times, using a different code button until one works. The possible code
buttons are: 0, 1-9, MUTE, VOLUME ª,º, CHANNELª,º and INPUT.
You do not need to perform this set-up again until you change the batteries, set
up your remote for another brand of television, or you get a new TV.
Once you have correctly set your remote control to operate your TV, you will be
able to use the TV POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, and number buttons to
operate your TV.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Because of variations among models, some or all buttons may not work, or
they may operate different functions than expected for your particular TV. If
this occurs, you may need to use your TV remote control.
Sometimes manufacturers will change the remote control codes for their
products, or they will use more than one code. If this is the case, your
remote may not be able to control your TV.
Brand of TV
Mitsubishi
Fisher
G.E.
Goldstar
Hitachi
JVC
Magnavox
NEC
Panasonic
Pioneer
Philips
Proscan
Quasar
RCA
Sanyo
Sharp
Sony
Toshiba
Zenith
Brand code
buttons
1, 2, 3
0
VOLUME ª
2, 9
8
MUTE
4
2, 9
CHANNELª,º
6
4
VOLUME ª
CHANNELº
VOLUMEª
0
3, 5
VOLUMEº
7
INPUT
When you replace the batteries in your remote, the remote may return to
its initial setting (code button 1). Repeat the steps above to reset your
remote control. If you enter a new code, the previous code will be erased.
operating your TV with the HS-U778 remote control
1 Set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position on the HS-U778 remote control
to tell the remote that you want to operate the TV.
2 Point the remote control towards the TV and press the desired buttons. To
once again control the VCR, set the VCR/TV slide switch to VCR position.
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213
546
879
0
X 2
VCR
TV
Advanced Features
LOCK light
LOCK
CH
M
S
H
L
R
REC
SP
VCR
To program the remote control operational setting
The HS-U778 has two remote control operational settings, VCR-A and VCR-B.
These are available so you may separately control two Mitsubishi VCRs that are
placed close together. The VCR-A setting can be used to operate any other
Mitsubishi VCR introduced since 1986. Setting the HS-U778 to VCR-B will allow
the HS-U778 be operated without the VCR responding at the same time.
To program the HS-U778 and the remote to VCR-B
For VCR:
1 Make sure the HS-U778 is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR front panel,
press REC SPEED and REW at the same time. To confirm that the VCR
responds to VCR-B signals, b appears on the front panel display.
For remote:
2 On the remote, make sure the VCR/TV slide switch is in the VCR position,
then press VCR/TV and number “2” at the same time. The remote will now
send VCR-B signals.
When you wish to operate the other VCR
1 On the remote, with the VCR/TV slide switch in the VCR position, press
VCR/TV and the number “1” at the same time. The remote will now send
VCR-A signals.
To reprogram the HS-U778 to respond to VCR-A signals again
1 Make sure the HS-U778 is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR front panel,
press SP/EP and FF at the same time. To confirm that the VCR responds to
VCR-A signals, A appears on the front panel display.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Some other models of Mitsubishi VCRs can respond to VCR-B signals. If
your other VCR is one of these models, and you would like to program the
other VCR to respond to VCR-B signals, refer to the owner’s guide that
came with the other VCR.
REC SPEED
SP/EP
2
VCR/TV
1
VCR/TV
REW
213
546
879
0
X 2
213
546
879
0
X 2
FF
Some of the buttons may not function or they may operate different
features than expected for the other VCR, particularly, those Mitsubishi
VCR’s that are more than 10 years old because Mitsubishi changes the
codes from time to time.
Child Lock
The child lock feature prevents others from using your VCR. To lock the VCR:
1 Press and hold down DISPLAY on the remote contr ol for about 8 seconds.
The LOCK light on the front panel display will light up.
2 To cancel the child lock, press and hold down DISPLAY for about 8 seconds,
until the LOCK light on the front panel display goes out.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You can lock the VCR with the power off, even if the VCR is standing by for
a programmed recording. If you lock the VCR with no cassette in it, the
VCR will not accept a cassette. To unload the accidentally loaded tape while
the VCR is off and child lock is in use, press TIMER RESET on the rear panel
to cancel the child lock.
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Location of Controls
Remote Control
VCR
POWER
CHANNEL
EJECT MUTE
QUICK PROGRAM
VCR Plus+
REW FF
AUDIO/VIDEO
CANCEL ENTER
VCR/TV SP/EP
VCR POWER
Turns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed the
VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off.
EJECT
Ejects a tape.
CHANNEL Up and Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s or TV’s
channel memory.
VOLUME Up and Down
Raises and lowers the sound of the TV.
(Operates the TV only)
TV POWER
Turns the TV on or off. You need to program your
remote to operate your particular brand of television.
MUTE
Turns off the TV sound. Press again to restore the TV
sound to its previous volume. (Operates the TV only)
Number keys
Selects TV stations, enters PlusCode numbers.
Sets quick search (CM skip) time.
QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+
Goes to VCR Plus+ system menu.
Exits the programming screen.
INPUT/X2
Select between the antenna and any other video equipment that may be connected.
Use double speed playback when playing a tape.
TV
POWER
VOLUME
213
CM SKIP
546
879
INPUT
0
X 2
VCR
PLAY
TV
STOP
LIGHTING REC
DISPLAYPAUSE
INDEX
MENU
ADJUST
ADJUST
STOP
Stops a tape.
REW
Rewinds a tape or reverse searches.
FF
Fast forwards a tape or fast forwar d sear ches.
VCR/TV slide switch
Operates the VCR when set to the VCR position, the TV
when set to the TV position. Y ou need to program your
remote to operate your particular brand of television.
REC
Starts recording. While recording, adds manual index mark.
PAUSE
Pauses a tape when recor ding.
Freezes a frame when playing a tape.
DISPLAY
Displays on the TV screen:
• Time elapsed on the tape
• Time left on the tape, current time
• Channel number and audio reception mode
• Audio channel(s) selected
• Source supplying the VCR with a signal
• If the VCR is stopped, playing, or recording
Turns the Child Lock on and off.
LIGHTING
Lights up the PLAY, STOP, REW, FF buttons.
\\
INDEX I
\,
\\
^^
^I
^^
Begins index search forward and backward.
Controls the playback speed of a tape.
AUDIO/VIDEO
Selects the audio and video settings to be adjusted.
MENU
Displays the menus. Exits the menus.
CANCEL
Cancels menu selections.
Resets the counter display to “0H00M00S.”
ADJUST +, –
Selects and adjusts menu selections.
ENTER
Enters menu selections.
VCR/TV
Switches between the VCR’s picture and the TV’s tuner.
SP/EP
Changes the recording speed (SP is standard play; EP is
extended play).
PLAY
Plays a tape.
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Location of Controls
Front Panel
POWER
VIDEO
S VIDEO
IN
IN L/MONO
video input 2 jack
S-video input 2 jack
REC SPEED
EJECT
SP/EP
AUDIO IN
R
audio input 2 jacks
POWER
Turns the VCR on or off.
If you have programmed your VCR to record, turn off
your VCR.
EJECT
Ejects a tape.
REC SPEED SP/EP
Changes the recording speed (SP is standard play; EP is
extended play).
S-video input
˙˙
˙ jack
˙˙
Connect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, to
record or dub video.
video input
˙˙
˙ jack
˙˙
Connect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, to
record or dub video.
audio input
˙˙
˙ jacks
˙˙
Connect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, to
record or dub audio.
cassette slot
Insert the video cassette tape here.
front panel display
See the next page.
cassette slot
front panel display
CHANNEL
Changes channels.
Adjusts tracking and picture vibration.
REW
Rewinds a tape or reverse searches.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
Resumes normal playback from special effects.
FF
Fast forwards a tape or fast forward searches.
STOP
Stops a tape.
PAUSE/
Pauses a tape when recording.
Freezes a frame when playing a tape.
Sets the start time in OTR2 recording.
REC/
Records to the end of the tape by pressing once.
Sets the recording time for OTR recording by pressing
repeatedly.
CHANNEL
remote control
sensor
%%
%ST ART TIME
%%
˙˙
˙REC LENGTH
˙˙
REW
STOP
PLAY
PAUSE REC
START TIME
OTR
FF
REC LENGTH
2
remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
Do not block it.
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Location of Controls
Front Panel Display
AM
time counter/current time/remaining time display
PM
OTR 2
H
R
L
EP
PT
ST
SAP
M
S
VCR
SP
OTR light : OTR
Lights up during recording the program with One-Touch
Recording.
OTR 2 light : OTR 2
Lights up during setting up, the delay time of Standby
One-Touch Recording.
LR indicator :
L indicates that you are listening to the left channel of a
stereo track, R indicates that you are listening to the right
channel of a stereo track.
L R
tape speed lights : SP, EP
Indicates tape speed.
SP is standard play; EP is extended play.
stereo indicator : ST
Indicates a stereo TV channel.
VCR light : VCR
Indicates that the picture is controlled by the VCR.
P erfecTape® light : PT
Flashes when PerfecTape test is in progress.
Stays lit when test is complete.
SAP indicator : SAP
Indicates that channel has a Separate Audio Program, or
SAP.
S-VHS indicator :
Lights up when the S-VHS tape or no tape is loaded and
the S-VHS record is set to AUTO, when you play or
record in Super-VHS (S-VHS).
S-ET indicator : S-ET
Lights up when the VHS tape is loaded and the S-ET
record is set to ON, and when you play or record in SET mode.
S-ET
LOCK
digital tracking
play light
PROG REC
D
channel display
CH
PLAY
REC
record light
lock light : LOCK
Lights up when Child Lock feature is in use.
PRIMESTAR® light :
Lights up when VCR has selected channels from a
PRIMESTAR receiver.
cable tuning light :
Lights up when VCR is set to receive cable broadcasts.
programmed recording light :
Lights up when VCR is off and it is programmed to
record.
play and record lights :
These light up when the VCR is playing a tape or recording. The cassette status symbol ( ) will light up when a
tape is in the VCR. The dashes in the center of the
symbol simulate the movement of the tape when playing
and recording.
PLAY
PROG REC
REC
time counter/current time/remaining time
display
This area displays:
• current time
• time counter showing how long tape has run
• time remaining on the tape
channel display
Displays cable channel, broadcast channel, satellite channel,
or input.
digital tracking light : D
Flashes when VCR is adjusting the tracking.
Glows steadily when tracking is finished.
If tracking is adjusted manually, it turns off.
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Location of Controls
Rear Panel Jacks
VIDEO
AUDIOR
L/MONO
AUDIORL
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
IN
OUT
S-VIDEO
1
VIDEO INput and OUTput jacks
Yellow jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT) video
signals to a monitor TV or from another VCR.
The black jacks marked with “S-Video” can be used to
connect televisions with S-Video jacks. (“S-Video jack”
refers to a Separated Luminance-Chrominance (Y/C)
jacks that conforms to the NTSC signal.)
AUDIO INput and OUTput jacks
Red and white jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT)
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.
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK
OUT
IN
CONVERTER
BOX CONTROL
TIMER RESET
ANTENNA
IN
OUT
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK jacks
Connects the VCR to other Mitsubishi products with
Active A/V Network or A/V Network jacks.
CONVERTER BOX CONTROL jack
Connects IR Emitter to a cable box and/or satellite
receiver.
TIMER RESET
Erases all programmed recording settings and resets the
clock. Use this button with care.
ANTENNA IN jack
Attach an external antenna or cable to bring in an outside
signal.
ANTENNA OUT jack
Attach a coaxial cable to your TV to send out antenna/
cable signals from the VCR to your TV.
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Important Information
Special Information Concerning Stationary Images or Letterbox Images:
For best performance and longest life, the normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types. The most
frequently used picture types should fill the screen with constantly moving images rather than stationary images or
patterns. Displaying the same stationary patterns over extended periods of time, or displaying the same stationary
patterns frequently, can cause uneven aging of the TV picture tubes and leave a subtle, but permanent, ghost image. Most
TV warranties do not cover this type of damage to the picture tubes. To avoid this, mix your viewing pattern. Do not
show the same stationary image for more than 15% of your total TV viewing in any one week. Display constantly moving
and changing images that fill the screen whenever possible. We also recommend that you reduce the contrast setting of
your TV when you watch that type of image. When possible, you may wish to use your television’s PIP, POP, ZOOM,
EXPAND or other picture shape controls so that the moving images fill the screen.
Please check your TV’s owner’s guide for other recommendations.
Examples of stationary images include:
• Letterbox top/bottom bars. These are solid colored bars that when showing a widescreen (16:9) image on a
standard (4:3) TV.
• Side panels. These are the solid colored side bars when showing standard shaped (4:3) TV images on a widescreen
(16:9) TV .
• Stock-market report bars. These include the ticker bar constantly running at the bottom of the TV screen on
financial news channels.
• Shopping channel logos & pricing displays. These include bright graphics that are shown constantly or repeatedly
in the same location.
• Video game patterns and scoreboards.
• Bright station logos. Moving or low-contrast graphics are less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tubes.
• Online (Internet) web sites. In addition, any other stationary of repetitive computer style images from any source
may cause uneven aging of the picture tubes.
• Closed Captioning.
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Trouble Checks
If your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer:
1 Check the Troub le Checks below to see if there is a solution to the current problem that you are experiencing.
2 If the problem is not addressed on the Trouble Checks, the safety circuits in the VCR may be in operation, thus
please try the following: (the clock setting and the timer recording will be deleted.)
1 If possible, press EJECT on the front panel and remove the tape.
2 Press TIMER RESET on the rear panel with a pencil or a ball point pen.
3 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, wait about 1 minute until the tape
protecting function is completed, then press POWER.
3 You may also try the following procedure if the above steps did not resolve the problem (All settings will be reset to
the default settings.).
1 Press POWER on the front panel for about 8 seconds until the current time display on the fr ont panel shows “- :
- -.”
2 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, the tape protecting function will
work and “99” will appear on the front pane display to begin count down. Wait about 1 minute until it reaches
“00” to show the tape protecting function is completed, then press POWER.
If the problem with your VCR persists, contact your Mitsubishi dealer for assistance.
Problem
The VCR won’t turn on.
The VCR power is on but no contr ols work.
You can’t see the VCR’s picture on your TV.
Poor picture when watching the VCR’s tuner on
your TV .
VCR REC button doesn’t function.
No picture during recording.
VCR does not record TV program.
Try This...
• Check the power cord and the AC outlet.
• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on the
remote for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off.
• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on the
remote for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off.
• Set the VCR/TV slide switch to VCR position.
• Press TIMER RESET on the rear panel.
• Check the TV’s input setting.
• Check to see that your VCR is not set to L1 or L2.
• Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input.
• Check your TV’s fine tuning, if using an older TV.
• Check your connections to make sure they are secure.
• Check the erasure prevention tab on the tape cassette.
• Check the hook-up.
• Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input.
• Check the VCR tuning.
• Check the input selection on the VCR. Does the front panel
display show L1 or L2? If so, switch it to tuner by pressing
INPUT.
The VCR timer recording does not operate.
• Check that the programmed recording light lights up in the front
panel display.
• Check the clock time.
• Make sure you have turned the VCR off before the start time.
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Trouble Checks
Problem
Noise in the picture and distorted sound.
Poor or no Hi-Fi sound.
Playback is noisy or “snowy.”
VCR remote does not function.
Your converter box or satellite receiver does
not respond to any signals from the VCR’s IR
Emitter.
The fast forwarding/rewinding speed is slow.
T ry This...
• Check the tracking control. Adjust manually if necessary.
• Check the monitor settings.
• Check the quality of the video tape.
• Try automatic head cleaning.
• Clean the video heads using a dry-type video head cleaning cassette.
Do not use a wet-type head cleaning cassette, as it may damage
your VCR. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could shorten head
life. Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
• Have the VCR video heads cleaned by a qualified service technician.
• Check that remote mode of the VCR and your remote are set
correctly (VCR-A or VCR-B).
• Check to see that the VCR/TV slide switch is set to the correct
position.
• Change the batteries.
• Try moving the IR Emitter so that there is a clear line of sight
between the Emitter and the box’s remote sensor.
• Check that the IR Emitter is connected properly.
• Sometimes a cable box needs to be set by the cable company to
receive signals. Contact your cable company.
• In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the Fast
Forwarding/Rewinding Speed will be slower than 500x under the
following conditions:
1 Use of tapes shorter in length than T-120 (for example, T-30, T-60,
T-90).
2 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle of the
tape.
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Specifications
FORMAT S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audio
VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM EIA standard; NTSC color
RECORD/PLAYBACK SYSTEM Video -- 4 heads
Audio -- 2 Hi-Fi channels and 1 monaural audio control
ANTENNA 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal
TUNER 181 channels capability
VHF -- Channels 2 - 13
UHF -- Channels 14 - 69
CATV -- Channels 1-125
HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION S-VHS -- more than 400 lines (SP) more than 400 lines (EP)
VHS -- more than 220 lines (SP) more than 210 lines (EP)
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO S-VHS -- more than 43 dB (SP) more than 43 dB (EP)
VHS -- more than 45 dB (SP) more than 46 dB (EP)
COMB FILTER Digital dynamic
TIMER PROGRAM CAPACITY 1-month programmable / 8 programs
MEMORY BACKUP TIME approx. 30 minutes
MAXIMUM RECORDING TIME 120 min. with T-120 video cassette (SP)
T-120 tape 360 min. with T-120 video cassette (EP)
REWIND TIME approx. 43 seconds for T-120 cassette (full recorded tape)
POWER REQUIREMENT 120V AC, 60 Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 25 Watts -- 4.0 Watts standby
DIMENSIONS 3-5/8 in Height x 16-3/4 in Width x 11-13/16 in Depth (93mm x 425mm x 300mm)
WEIGHT 8.4 lbs approx. (3.8kg)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 set coaxial cable
1 set stereo audio/video cables
1 S-video cable
1 remote control with batteries
1 IR emitter
Index
A
A/V Network
active........................................ 50
connections to......................... 9
jacks................................... 9, 57
adding channels .......................... 16
adjust button.............................. 54
adjusting tracking...................... 39
advanced options....................... 52
playback controls .................. 38
antenna, connecting..................... 5
jacks..................................... 5, 57
audio
connecting a TV with inputs . 6
input, output jacks........ 55, 57
monitor ................................... 26
audio video functions
button ...................................... 54
selecting................................... 27
using ......................................... 26
auto clock function ................... 18
auto power save......................... 47
auto speed programming ......... 33
B
backup, memory......................... 35
batteries, installing ..................... 11
C
cable, connections to .................. 5
cable box, connections to.......... 5
cable tuning light...................... 56
cancel button............................. 54
cancel
button ...................................... 54
recording in progress ........... 30
timer recording ..................... 28
cassette slot ............................... 55
cassette status symbol.............. 56
changing recording settings..... 34
changing settings while
programming...................... 30
channel(s)
adding and deleting ............... 16
button .............................. 54, 55
display ..................................... 56
memorize................................ 13
selecting................................... 17
child lock ..................................... 53
choosing a hookup ...................... 4
clock setting................................ 18
CM skip........................................ 40
connections to
antennas ................................... 5
A/V Network......................... 9
cable with or without box.. 5
home theater receiver........... 8
satellite receiver .................... 7
IR emitter................................. 9
TV w/audio video inputs ..... 6
converter box control jack 9, 57
copying a tape ....................... 36, 37
counter display........................... 56
counter zero stop................27, 41
customize choices menu.......... 47
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Index
D
daylight savings time.................. 19
digital tracking light ................. 56
display button ............................ 54
displaying current time............. 46
displaying time gauge................. 46
E
editing features..................... 36, 37
eject button ........................ 54, 55
enter button ............................. 54
erasure, preventing tape........... 21
F
fast forwarding a tape.........12, 40
FF button ...............................54, 55
front panel buttons .................. 55
front panel display................55, 56
H
head cleaning .............................. 12
I
important safeguards ................ 2
index buttons............................. 54
techniques............................... 41
input/X2 button ......................... 54
L
lighting button ............................ 54
loading tapes ............................... 11
location of controls................... 54
lock light .............................. 53, 56
lock VCR...................................... 53
LR indicator ................................ 56
M
memory backup ......................... 35
menu button ............................... 54
menus, using................................ 13
mute button............................... 54
N
number buttons ....................... 54
normal recording....................... 26
O
one touch recording (OTR) .... 22
light.......................................... 56
one touch recording, standby . 23
light (OTR 2) ......................... 56
P
pause button ....................... 54, 55
pausing a tape ............................. 12
PerfecTape® light ....................... 56
using ................................. 27, 48
PerfecTape Select....................... 27
play and record lights............... 56
play button .......................... 54, 55
play a tape.................................... 11
playback controls, advanced .... 38
power button ..................... 54, 55
PRIMEST AR® light..................... 56
PrograManager........................... 42
auto mode .............................. 51
program caution ........................ 34
programmed recording light .. 56
programming
auto speed .............................. 33
cancel................................. 30, 35
changing settings while......... 30
Q
quick program/VCR plus+ button
.............................................. 54
quick program ............................ 30
quick search................................ 40
R
rear panel jacks ......................... 57
rec button .......................... 54, 55
record cancel.............................. 30
record light.................................. 56
recording
canceling programmed......... 35
canceling one in progress.... 30
conventional VCR timer ...... 28
current broadcast ................. 21
format ...................................... 24
one-touch ............................... 22
Quick Program ...................... 30
standby one-touch................ 23
timer ........................................ 28
VCR Plus+®............................ 31
rec speed button ....................... 55
remote control buttons ........... 54
sensor ...................................... 55
rental xpress ............................... 49
repeat playback ....................27, 42
rew button ......................... 54, 55
rewinding a tape...................12, 40
RF converter setting ................ 48
S
SAP indicator............................ 56
SAP broadcast ............................ 26
satellite receiver
connecting ................................ 7
memorizing brand code....... 15
notes about using.................. 35
programming to record ....... 28
search techniques ..................... 40
search to blank.......................... 42
S-ET mode................................... 24
S-ET indicator............................. 56
setting the clock......................... 18
S-input setting............................. 25
skipping programs...................... 34
special effects............................ 38
SP/EP button............................. 54
stereo indicator ....................... 56
S-through..................................... 25
still adjustment ......................... 38
stop button ......................... 54, 55
S-VHS Set-Up menu.................. 24
S-VHS indicator.......................... 56
S-video input jack ................55, 57
T
tape function............................... 27
tape speed lights ....................... 56
tape
copying...............................36, 37
loading ..................................... 11
playing...................................... 11
repeating ...........................27, 42
television, connecting.............. 5, 6
operating with remote......... 52
time
counter.................................... 39
display current ....................... 46
gauge ........................................ 46
remaining................................. 46
timer recording.......................... 28
timer reset button...............35, 57
tracking ........................................ 39
trouble checks........................... 59
TV POWER button .................. 54
TV/VCR slide switch................ 54
V
VCR
light.......................................... 56
operating 2 w/ 1 remote.... 53
setting up ................................ 13
VCR POWER button............... 54
VCR/TV button......................... 54
video
input, output jacks......... 55, 57
mute....................................... 47
volume button.......................... 54
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Warranty
MITSUBISHI
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
LIMITED WARRANTY
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (MDEA) warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if pur chased from
an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material:
a. Parts. For one year from the date of original pur chase at retail, we will repair or replace, at our option, an y defective part including the video head
without charge for the part. Parts used for replacement are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
b. Labor. For ninety days fr om the date of original purchase at retail, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair without charge at an authorized
MITSUBISHI service center.
c. Notice. To obtain warranty service, y ou must notify an authorized MITSUBISHI service center of any defect within the applicable warranty time period.
1 TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, deliver your VCR to the nearest MITSUBISHI service center.
Shipping expenses are your responsibility. The name and address of the nearest service center can be obtained from your MITSUBISHI Dealer, or
by writing or calling MDEA at the address and telephone number below. Proof of pur chase date from an authorized MITSUBISHI Dealer is r equired
when requesting warranty service. Present your sales receipt or other document which establishes proof and date of purchase. THE RETURN OF
THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS NOT A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE. However, please detach and return the Owner
Registration Card so that we can contact you should a question of safety arise which could affect you.
2 THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modification, alteration, repair or service of this product by anyone other than an
authorized MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; operation in a manner contrary to the instructions which accompany the VCR; freight damage; or any damage caused by acts of God such as lightning or fluctuation in electrical power. This warranty also excludes
all costs arising from installation, adjustment of user controls, external antenna systems, service of products purchased or serviced outside the
U.S.A., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-required maintenance including head cleaning. Consult the operating instructions enclosed
with the product for information regarding user controls.
3 ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ANY REMEDY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICA-
TION OR OPERA TION OF LAW, IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT -ABILITY AND OF
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF ONE YEAR.
4 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MDEA BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE.
5 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special, or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
6 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
7 BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE, please review the instruction booklet to insure proper installation and correct customer control adjustment. If
the problem persists, contact your near est MITSUBISHI Dealer f or name(s) of authorized MITSUBISHI Service Center(s). If y ou are unable to obtain
the information, please call 1-800-332-2119, or write us at the address below.
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
9351 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618-1904
RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NO.
CUSTOMER NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE ( ) PURCHASE DATE / /
MO DAY YR
PLACE OF PURCHASE
PHONE ( )
For your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center
call 1-800-332-2119
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
9351 Jer onimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618-1904
www .mitsubishi-tv.com
© 2002 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
Printed in Japan
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