MITSUBISHI VCR Manual 97110140
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,,_ MITSUBISHI Video Cassette Recorder Owner's Guide o This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the [_ mark may be used with this model. RISKOFELECTRIC SHOCK DONOTOPEN !.._AU/ItL,PI_I" TO REDUCE THE DO NOT REMOVE RISK OF ELECTRIC COVER NO USER-SERVICEABLE REFER SERVICING (OR BACK). PARTS TO QUALIFIED SHOCK, INSIDE. SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert tl:e 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 (serAcing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product. IMPORTANT: RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COP3fR [GHT LAW. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC OR MOISTURE. SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PI::ODUCT TO RAIN 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 StIALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL. Tableof Contents Important Safeguards ................................ 2 Preface Welcome to Mitsubishi ............................... Unpacking Your VCR .................................. 5 5 Chapter One Getting to Know Your VCR ....................... Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........... Fluorescent Display ..................................... Overview of the Remote Control ................. Rear Panel Terminals .................................. 6 6 7 8 9 Chapter Two Connecting Your VCR .............................. Connecting the Antenna or Cable to the VCR .............................................. Connecting cable antennas .................... Connecting other antennas .................... Connecting separate UHF/VHF antennas .............................................. Connecting the Television ......................... Determining if you need a splitter ......... Connecting an older TV to the VCR ...... Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs ......................................... 10 10 10 12 13 14 14 15 15 Chapter Three Operating Your VCR ................................. 17 Setting Up Your VCR for the First Time .. 17 Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV without Audio and Video Inputs (Older TV) ............................................ 17 Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV equipped with Audio and Video Inputs (Modern TV) ............................. 18 Using the Remote Control ......................... 18 Using the remote control to operate "the VCR ............................................... 18 Using the remote control to operate the TV .................................................. 19 Viewing the Picture Coming from Your VCR ................................................ Loading and Unloading Tapes .................. Playing a Tape ........................................... Playing back a tape ................................ Using basic playback controls ................ Selecting the On-screen Language ........... Using the Menus to Set the Time ............. 20 21 22 22 22 23 23 Programming the VCR to Receive TV Channels ................................................. 25 Programming channels automatically .. 25 Using video mute .................................... 26 Adding and deleting channels ................ 27 Selecting a channel ................................. 28 Using the, Audio and Viideo Functions ...... 28 Descriptions of audio and video functions ............................................... 29 Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions ....................................... 30 Recording ................................................... 31 Recording a current broadcast ............... 31 Programming your VCR to record ......... 32 Using One-Touch Recording (OTR) ....... 34 Using One Key Prograraming ................. 35 Using Quick Program ............................... 37 Notes about programmed recording ....... 38 Chapter Four Using the Advanced Fea Lures ................. 41 Using the Advanced Play _ack Controls .... 41 Using special effects ............................... 41 Adjusting the tracking ........................... 42 Using the time counter ........................... 43 Displaying the Remaining Time and the Present Time ........................................... 43 Displaying the time gauge and the remaining time .................. . ................. .43 Display_ng the present ;ime ................... 44 Searching Techniques ..................... ........... 44 Quick searching ...................................... 45 Speed searching ...................................... 45 Using counter zero stop .......................... 45 Index so,arch technique,; ......................... 46 Using the Advanced Options ..................... 47 Using the auto daylight saving time ..... 47 Using the auto power saving (auto-ot_. 47 Setting the RF conver_er ........................ 48 Making a Copy of a Tape ........................... 49 Using your HS-U420 to record from another VCR .......................................... 49 Using your HS-U420 to play back to another VCR .......................................... 50 Using Child Lock ........................................ 50 Chapter Five Troubleshooting .......................................... Index .............................................................. 51 52 IMPORTANTSAFEGUARDS PLEASE READ ALL THESE INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING YOUR VCR AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. FOLLOW ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MARKED ON THE VCR. . 2. . Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. . . . . . . 2 Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions be followed. should Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water -- for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable ° cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn. 10. Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilati _n and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openi:ags must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product o:_ 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 insl;ructions have been adhered to. 1]. 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 Loyour home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For producl,s intended to operaLe from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 12. Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating.-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than Lhe other}. This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. ']?his 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 polari2 ed plug. 13. Power-Cord Protection Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSUNFPA 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. ' '_--_ANTENNA ----_k I .,/_"_,_'11 ,/ "F_ I EOU_PMENT--._ I_ / LEAD IN WIRE _k_ /ANTENNA _ DISCHARGE /'-. J __ GROUNDING SERVICE ELECTRODE NEC - NATIONAL UNIT CONDUCTORS "-_'_'POWER ELECTRICAL CODE 17. Overloading Do not overload wal]i outlets, extension cords, and integral co_:venience receptacles as this can re,;ul t in a risk of fire or electric shock. 18. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openi ags as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shortout parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING - 16. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuit.,s, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an out,Ade antenna sy_tem, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. GROUNDING 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 powerline surges. 19. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other l:,azards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 20. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: (a) When the power-sapply cord or plug is damaged. (b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. (c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water. (d) If the product does not operate no:rmally by following the operating instructions. Adiu:st only those controls that are c _vered by the operating instruct:ions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage _nd will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. (e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in ony way. (f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service. 3 ImportantSafeguards 21. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 22. Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition. 23. Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. PROTECTTHE POWERCORD Do not damage the power cord. Damage to the power cord may cause a fire or shock hazard. When unplugging the power cord, please hold it by the plug and remove it carefully. DO NOTPLACE HEAVYOBJECTS ON THE RECORDER Heavy objects placed on the recorder will cause damage. (This does not mean your cable box). The _op of the recorder is also slotted to provide ventilation. Do no1;obstruct these ventilation slots. WHEN NOTIN USE When you finish operating always unload the cassette VCR POWER. the recorder, and turn OFF the CARE OF THE VIDEO CAS3ETTETAPES CONDENSATION Leave the VCR on, without a tape in it, for 2 hours if the VCR has been exposed to sudden changes in temperature. Sudden temperature changes cause moisture to form on the metal parts inside the VCR. This moisture can cause the tape to stick and damage the head. Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour period will dry the inside of the VCR. • 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 tb _ 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 Clas_ B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver; • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected; • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modificatioIts not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/televisi _n technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. Welcometo Mitsubishi PREFACE Congratulations on your purchase of this Mitsubishi Video Cassette Recorder. Your new VCR produces superior sound and a high resolution VHS picture available. It includes VHS Hi-Fi audio recording and playback, delivering compact disc-quality audio. Your owner's guide has been designed with easy-to-follow explanations and directions. In addition, your VCR comes with Mitsubishi's exclusive_on-screen operat:Lng system. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCR with clear, understandable language and design. Thank you for selecting our product and welcome to Mitsubishi. € UnpackingYourVCR As you unpack your new VCR, please items are included: 2 "AA" size batteries Remote control ooo make su::e the following • 1 Audio cable with red and 0 __ ©®® ®@® ®®®o o®@ 3°@8 white plugs at _,ach end • 1 Video c_ble • Registration card • 1 Coaxial cable If any of these items are missing, please conta(t your dealer. A few suggestions: [;>Important: O Be sure to save the box and packing material your VCR came in. Your VCR should always be transported in this box. O Before you hook up your VCR, please take a few minutes to: • complete the registration card and send it back to us immediately, • file your sales receipt in a safe place, and • place the VCR on a stable surface with safficient lighting to do the hook-up. Never place any heavy objects on top of the VC R. Do not place the VCR on top of the television. 5 ,_ CHAPTER GettingtoONE KnowYourVCR Now that you have unpacked your player an J read through the safety information, it's time to become familiar with the buttons and controls. If you are experienced with using VCRs, you may just want to glance at this section and refer to it later. If VCRs are new to you, you may want to take your time and become familiar with the locations of all the controls. On the following $ pages, you'll find information on: Front Panel Buttonsand Functions FluorescentDisplay t Overviewof the Remote Control Rear Panel Terminals Front PanelButtonsand Functions 234 J ' PLAy tOP I FF I / 5 6 Q cassette slot This is where you put the video cassette. ® rewind and reverse search button (REW) Press to rewind a tape or to reverse search. You can also use this button to control the playback speed of a tape. ® 8 7 play and stop button (PLAY/STOP) Press this button to play a tape and press again to stop the tape. Also press to stop tape related functions or to resume normal playback from special effects. 9 10 1 fast forward and fast forward search button (FF) Press this button to l_st forward a tape or to fast forward search. You can also use this to control the playback speed of a tape. _) power button (POWER) Press this button to turn the VCR on or off. You must turn ;;he VCR off after you have programmed it to record. _) eject button (EJECt) Press this button to eject the cassette. (7) fluorescent display ® channel buttons (CIIANNEL) Press these buttons to change channels. Also use these buttons to adjust tracking and picture vibration. © record button (REC/OTR) Press this button once to record until the end of the tape. Press repeatedly to set the time for One-Touch Recording (OTR). See the next section. ® ® remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control. Do not block it. one key program button (ONE KEY PROGRAM) Press to program the VCR to record. FluorescentDisplay AM PM 23 SUMO _ WE_H 45 FR V_I_-I 6 _RE_-_ \ 7 counter/present time/remaining display This area displays: the current time; a time counter showing how long the tape has run; the amount of time remaining on the tape; or the contents of a programmed recording when you are programming your VCR. The current time is displayed when the VCR is turned off or when you press the DISPLAY button. The counter is automatically set to "0H00M00S" when a new tape is loaded. The counter will display "- H- - M- - S" when ho tape is in the VCR. ® digital tracking light (D) This will flash when you first play a new cassette, indicating that the VCR is adjusting the tracking. When tracking is finished, it will glow steadily. If you adjust the tracking manually, it will turn off. ® lock light (LOCK) This lights up when the "Child Lock" feature is in use. ® VCR light (VCR) This will light up when the VCPVTV button is set to "VCR." It indicates 8 that the antenna signal is being routed the VC,R's tuner. through ® tape speed lights (SP, EP) This will light to indicate the tape speed you are using when playing or recording. "SP" indicates standard play; "EP" indicates extended play. ® programmed recording light This lights up when tl_LeVCR is off and you have programmed the VCR to record. ® channel display This di splays the cable and broadcast channel, or input you have selected. The cable tuning light Ill) _ill light up when the VCR is receiving: cable broadcasts. ® play and record lig[Lt and cassette status symbol These light up when the VCR is playing a tape or recording. The 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. Chapter1: Gettingto KnowYourVCR € Overviewof the RemoteControl ® display button (DISPLAY) Press this button to display the following information on the television: • how much time has elapsed on the current tape, • the channel numbe: and audio reception mode you are watching, * the audio channel(s) you selected during playback, • the source that is supplying the VCR with a signal, • the present time, • whc.ther the VCR is stopped, playing, or recording, and • how much time is l_.ft on the tape. This button can also be used to turn on and off the "Child Lock" feature. ® function button (AUDIO/VIDEO) Press this button to adjust the VCR's audio and video functions. ® mute button (MUTE) Press this button to lsurn off the sound 9 --10 ©@@ ® @ @/o°,_ h 11 12 13 __ DISPLAY 4 AUO_/I/IOEO VOLUME CHANNEL 5 __ REW 7q 8-- 14 15 (Z) PLAYfSTOP_- FF (_] I--__--] [E_ IADJUST ENTER ADJUSTI= • "ilr-----i OREC M E_,,x PAUSE --16 --17 18 completely volume. ® @ TV and VCR buttons (TV, VCR) In addition to operating your VCR, your VCR remote control can be used to operate most of the functions of many brands of televisions. Press the VCR button to use the remote to operate the VCR. After setting up your remote for your particular brand of television, press the TV button to use the remote to operate your television. See your TV owner's guide for more information about operating your TV. ® ® number buttons Use these buttons to select TV stations to set Quick searching time. or cancel button (CANCEL) Use this button to cancel selections on the on-screen menus or to reset the counter display to "0H00MOOs." or to restore it to its previous rewind, reverse search and adjust - button (REW, ADJUST) Press t:his button to rewind a tape or to reverse search. You can also use this button to control the playback speed of a tape. When using the on-screen menus, use thi,_ button to selecL or adjust items. ® record button (REC) Press this button to start recording. When recording, you can use ':he button to add a manua] index mark. ® VCR]TV button (VCB]TV) Press this button to swi tch between the VCR's tuner and the _r's tuner. When you select "VCR," you c]aange channels on the VCR; when you selcct "TV," you change channels on the TV. @ power button (POWl_:R) Press this button to turn the VCR on or off. If you have programmed the VCR to record, you need to turz:L the VCR off. © quick program button (QUICK PROGRAM) This button allows you to program your VCR more quickly and easily. When you press this button, you will immediately see the "Program to record" screen, where you can begin programming your VCR to record. @ play, stop and enter: button (PICKY/ STOP, ENTER) Press this button to play a tape and press again to stop the tape. Also press to stop tape related functions or to resume normal playback from special effects. When using the on-screen menus, use this button enter selecti ons. @ input button (INPUT) Press this button to select between 6) fast the antenna and any other video equipment that may be connected. Also, press to begin two times playback with sound. @ ® volume controls (VOLUME) Press the down arrow on the bottom half of this button to lower the volume of the TV: press the up arrow on the top half of this button to raise the volume of the TV. forward, fast fc,rward search and adjust + button (FF, ADJUST) Press this button to fast forward a tape or to fast forward search. You can also use this button to control the playback speed of a tape. When using the on-screen menus, use these buttons to select or adjust items. 6) pause button (PAUSE) Press this button to pause a tape when recording or to freeze a frame when viewing a tape. ® menu button (MEN'U) Press this button to d!splay the menus, which are lists of features and instruc- channel buttons (CHANNEL) Press these buttons to change channels. tions, on your television screen. the button to exit the menus. Also press RearPanelTerminals 1 t Q 3 2 ANT[ INA audio output and input terminals These red and white terminals are for sending (OUT) and receiving (IN) audio signals. Red signifies the right channel, and white signifies the left channel. Stereo audio cables are also color coded red and white. If you are receiving or sending a mono (non-stereo) signal, you should use only the left (white) terminal. G video output and input terminals These yellow terminals are for sending (OUT) and receiving (IN) video signals. You will only need to use these if you have a monitor television, cr for making copies of tapes. ® antenna terminals • antenna in (A1VI'ENNA IN) Use this terminal to attach an external antenna or cable. This "brings in" an outside signal. • antenna out (ANTENNA OUT) Use this terminal to attach the VCR to your TV. This terminal "sends out" the signal to your TV. _k CHAPTER TWO Connecting YourVCR Now that you're familiar with some of your VCR's features, you're ready to connect the antenna and the television. You won't have to complete all of the connections you see in this chapter --- make only those connections that aF,ply to your equipment. You should keep in mind that there are two steps you need to take to connect your VCR: first, connect the antenna or cable to the VCR, then connect the VCR to the television. $ ConnectingtheAntennaor Cableto the VCR 0 ConnectingtheTelevision Connectingthe Antennaor Cableto the VCR The first thing you need to do is connect the antenna or cable. Because there are at least three different typcs of antennas, this chapter will show how to connect all of them. You don't need to make all the connections. First, find out what kind of antenna you have. Then, make the connection for that typ_ of antenna. You can then go to the next section, "Connecting the Television.." This section shows • Connecting • Connecting • Connecting you: cable antennas, other antennas, and separate UttF/VHF antennas. Connectingcable antennas If you have up. Because scrambling tions shown: cable some cable with TV, this is the only antenna you need to [look cable companies require 8. c_ble box (for unsignals), there are two kinds of cable connecand without a cable box_ connectingcablewithouta cablebox O Find the "source" cable. It usually comes out of the floor or out of a wall. If it is connected to your TV, disconnect it. Connect the cable to the ANTENNA IN te::minal on the back of your VCR. Screw or puslh the cable onto the terminal until it is tight. O 10 When you are finished, sion." go to page 14, "Connecting the Televi- connectingcablewitha cablebox,if all channelsarescrambled If your cable system scrambles all of its channels, follow the directions below to connect your cable box to your VCR: O Disconnect the cable box fcom the TV. O Connect the cable coming from the cable kox to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of your VCR. Screw or push the cable onto the terminal until it is tighl;. When finished, go to page 14, "Connecting the Television." If your cable company scrambles all of its channels, record one channel while watching another. you cannot connectingcablewitha cablebox,if onlysomechannelsare scrambled If your cable company only requires the use of a cable box fbr some channels, we suggest using the following connections. This connection will allow you to watch one non-scrambled channel while you record another non-scrambled channel. Beforeyou begin,you willneed: • a cable splitter, • four lengths of co-axial • a cable MB switch. cable, and Find the "source" cable; it usually comes', out of the wall or the floor. If it is connected to your cable box: disconnect it. 0 Connect splitter. the source cable to the "in" terminal on the cable Connect splitter. terminal one end of a coaxial cable to an "out" terminal on the Connect the other end of this came to the "A-IN" on the A/B switch. Connect one end of the second coaxial cable to the other "out" terminal on the splitter. Connect the other end of this cable to the "ANTENNA IN" terminal on the cable box. Connect the third coaxial cable to the "ANTENNA OUT" terminal on the cable box. Connect the other end of this; cable to the "B-IN" terminal on the A/B switch. A/B Switch Splitter ___,..... _ 'OUT ....... IN Cable box 11 Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR Connecting theAntennaor Cableto the VCR(cont.) O Connect the fourth coaxial cable to'the "OUT" terminal on the A/B switch. Connect the other end of this cable to the ':'ANTENNA IN" terminal on your VCR. O When you are finished, sion." go to page 14, "Connecting the Televi- With this connection, you should set the A!B switch to "B" only when you are recording a scrambled channel In that case, you should set your VCR to record channel 3 (or _:), and manually set the cable box to the channel you wish to record. _Important: You should leave the A/B switch set to "A" for all other situations. If you have questions concerrJng contact your cable company. your cable system, please With this connection, you ca_ not record a scrambled channel and watch a non-scrambled channel at the same time. You also cannot watch a scrambled channel a:ad record a non-scrambled channel at the same time. Connectingotherantennas If you don't have cable TV, you'll need to connect a regular antenna. Your antenna may have one of two different kind of ends (called "leads") on it. The two kinds of leads are: 300-ohm flat twin leads that look like this ... : ... or a 75-oh'n round lead that looks like this: Follow the procedures for connecting the kind of leads your antenna has, then go to page 14, "Connecting the Television." connectingan antennawitha 300-ohmflat twinlead (If you have a 300-ohm flat twin lead, you will need to purchase a 300-75 ohm adapter at your local hardware or electronics _,;tore.) 12 0 Disconnect the antenna from the back of the TV. O Before you can attach the antenna leads to the adapter, you need to expose a 5/8 inch segment of each lead by scraping off the plastic covering. Sometimes these leads have "U" shaped clips that fit around the screw, in which case you will not need to peel back the plastic. Insert lead under screws Wrap each exposed end of wire once or twice around the screw shanks of the adapter (or insert the clips under the screw heads). Tighten the screws. and tighten. 300-75 O Push the adapter firmly onto the anten:na VCR labeled ANTENNA IN. O Go to page 14, "Connecting Ohm Adapter terminal on the the Television." connectingan antennawitha 75-ohmroundlead O O Disconnect the antenna from the back: of the TV. O Connect the anterma to the ANTENNA IN terminal on the back of the VCR. Screw or push the cable until it is tight. O Go to page 14, "Connecting the Television." Connecting separateUHF/VHFantennas You may have two separate antennas (one UHF, one VHF) that bring TV signals into your home. If you do, you'll need to combine the two antennas before connecting them to the VCR. To do this, you'll need an attachment called a combiner (which is available at your electronics store). This chart If your UHF antenna like this... will help you determine ... and your VHF antenqa looks like this ... wire looks wire the kind of combiner you need. ... then you need a combiner like this. ) To connect your antennas: (please see the illustration O Disconnect Connect on the next page.) the antennas the antenna from the back of the TV. leads onto the combiner. Screw or push the combiner on the VCR. When you are finished, onto the ANTENNA IN terminal see page 14, "Connecting the Televi- sion." 13 Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheAntennacr Cableto theVCR(cont.) UHF Antenna VHF Antenna )hm Flat Twin Lead Ohm Coaxial Cable --300 Ohm Flat Twit Lead Combiner 300°75 Ohm Adapter Connecting the Television Now that you have completed the antenna connections to your VCR, you're ready to connect the VCR to the FV. (If you haven't connected the antenna to the VCR, go to page 10, "Connecting the Antenna or Cable to the VCR.") Because every television is different (especially older model TVs), your VCR may need to be connected in one of a variety of ways. This section shows you: • Determining • Connecting • Connecting if you need a splitter, an older TV to the VCR, and a TV with audio and video inputs. Determining if you need a splitter You should look at the back panel of your TV to see if you need any special equipment to connect the TV to the VCR. You may need an attachment called a UHF/VHF splitter (which is available at your local electronics ,_tore). The char_; below will tell you if you need a splitter, and wh._t the splitter will look like. If the TV's antenna terminal looks like this... ... then you will need splitter that looks like t-fis. No splitter OO UHF/VHF needed splitter y. Connect to UHF IN oq TV Connect to VHF IN UHF ® VHF O© L__J_ From ANTENNA OUT on VCR UHF/VHF UHF _ _--- splitter --I_F__" on TV _j, Connect Oq TV O© VHF 14 From ANTENNA OUT on VCR on TV to UHF IN Connecting an older TV to the VCR ANTENNA TERMINALS O Take the black cable (called a coaxial cal:,le) that is supplied with your VCR and attach it to the terminal labeled ANTENNA OUT on the back of your VCR. O Connect the other end of this cable to the terminal on your TV labeled ANTENNA IN. This terminal is sometimes also called "ANT-IN" or "VHF IN." I:f you have an older TV without this kind of terminal, you will have to use a splitter and then connect the splitter to the television. I_ If you have a TV with audio and video in:_uts, you should proceed to the next section, "Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs." Otherwise, your connect!ions are complete. (VCR) ANTENN O .''@ ANTENNA OUT ANTENNA & TERMINAL (TV) IN s TV without ANTENNA IN terminal UHFNHF Connect splitter From ANTENNA on VCR _Important: OUT (single antenna to UHF IN Connect to VHF IN on TV terminal UHFNHF for VHF and UHF) splitter From ANTENNA on VCR OUT Connect to UHF I1',1 Connect on TV to VHF IN Connecting your TV in the way shown above will not allow you to enjoy the stereo sound of your VCR, even if your TV is equipped with stereo. Connecting a TV with audio and video inputs Your new VCR can be connected to many difS_rent types of televisions. 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. Beforeyou begin this section: ° You should have already completed an older TV to the VCR." the section "Connecting connectinga stereo TVwithaudioandvideoinputs 0 Connect a set of red and white audio cables to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminals on the VCR labeled AUDIO OUT. The red cable is for connecting the right (R) channel and the white cable is for connecting the left (L) channel. 15 Chapter2: ConnectingYourVCR ConnectingtheTelevision(cont.) If your TV has only one (rnono) audio white (L) output from your VCR. [:>Important: O INPUT Connect the other ends ofthis cable to the AUDIO terminals on your TV labelled AUDIO IN. a single yellow video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT labeled VIDEO OUT on the VCR Connect the other end of the video cable tc: the yellow VIDEO INPUT terminal labeled VIDEO IN on the TV. BACK PANEL (VCR) OUT ®®® AUDIO OUT L 16 OUT --VIDEO AUDIO OUT R 4 O BACK PANEL (TV) VIDEO L only the TV, you O R connect If you are connecting your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) cannot take advantage of your VCR's Hi-Fi sound. Connect terminal AUDIO input, OUT AUDIO IN [._ AUDIO IN FI E O A CHAPTER THREE Operating YourVCR Now that you've completed your antenna, VCR, and TV connections, you're ready to start enjoying your equipment. To get the most satisfaction out of your VCR, you shoul5 carefully read the two sections, "Setting Up Your VCR for _he First Time" and "Viewing the Picture Coming from Your VCF." Then you can start exploring what your new VCR can do. In this chapter, you'll learn: + Setting Up Your VCRfor the First Time $ Usingthe RemoteControl + Viewing the PictureComingfrom Your VCR $ Loadingand UnloadingTapes + Playinga Tape $ Selecting the On-screen Language + Using the Menusto Set the Time $ Programming the VCRto Receive TV Channels Using the Audio and Video Functions $ Recording I Setting Up YourVCR for the First Time It's important that your VCR is set up correcti[y before you try to use it. If you carefully read this section, you will avoid confusion later and get the most out of operating your system. This section teaches • Setting up and Video • Setting up Audio and you about.: your VCR if you are using a I'V without Audio Inputs (Older TV), and your VCR if you are using a 'IV equipped with Video Inputs (Modern TV). Beforeyou begin,you should: • have completed your anl;enna, VCR, and TV connections. Setting up your VCR ifyou are using a TV withcut Audioand Video Inputs(OlderTV) O Turn on your TV and tune it to channel NOT used for broadcast in your area. 3 (,r 4, whichew_r is 17 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR SettingUp YourVCRForthe FirstTime(cont.) 0 If you tuned the TV to channel 4 in step O, press the CHANNEL • button and the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front panel at the same time with the VCR turned off. The word "Ant ch4" will display on the front panel display of the VCR and the VCR will send signals on chaanel 4. (If you tuned the TV to channel 3, you don't need 1_odo this.) Turn the VCR on by pressing Important: the POWER button. The VCR will return to its initial setting (chanael 3) if you press the CHANNEL • button and the ONE KEY PROGRAM button on the front panel at the same Lime with the V_R turned off. Setting up your VCR if you are using a TV equippedwith Audio and Video Inputs(ModernTV) Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input. (For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pres_ing the TV's INPUT button until you see the words "F,xt-l" on the screen.) Turn the VCR on by pressing the POWER button. € Usingthe RemoteControl In this section, control. This section you'll learn how to set up and u _e your remote includes: • Using the remote • Using the remote control to operate control to operate the VCR, and the UV. Usingthe remotecontrol to operatethe VCR installingthe batteries O Unpack two AA size batteries. To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, push the cover in the direction of the arrew and lift. Load the batteries, correct. making sure the polarit!es then (+) and (-) are operatingthe remotecontrol O Press the VCR button on the remote control. remote that you want to control the VCR. This "tells" the While within 23 feet of the VCR, point the remote control toward the VCR and press ti_e buttons you desire. 18 Using the remotecontrol to operatethe TV The HS-U420 remote control can operate many of the frequentlyused functions of your TV. This way, you nc.ed to use only one remote to operate both your VCR and 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 CANCEL 2,9 8 VOLUME V 4 2,9 6, MUTE CHANNEL V 4 CANCEL 6 CANCEL 0 3,5 DISPLAY 7 INPUT The HS-U420 remote control :_spre-set to ope_'ate Mitsubishi televisions, but it can also opc,rate TVs from ether manufacturers. If you need to set your remote control for your particular brand of television, follow the instructions below. setting up yourremotecontrolto operateyour TV 0 Turn 0 On the HS-U420 O While holding in the POWER button, press the code button listed to the left that corresponds to the brand of your 'IV. O Once your TV has turned your brand of TV. off your TV. remote control, press the TV button. on, your remote is set up to operate You do not need to perform this set-up again ,anless 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 POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, MUTE and number buttons to operate your TV. _>Important: Depending on the model TV you have, all or some of the buttons may not function, or they may operate different features than indicated above. You :may need to use the TV's remote control. _>Important: Sometimes manufacturers will change the remote control codes for their products, or they wilt use more th_,n one code. If this is the case, your remote may no_; be able to cont:ol your TV. _>Important: When you replace the batteries in your remote, the remote will 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. operatingyourTVwiththe HS-U420remote control O Press the TV button on the HS-U420 Point the remote control towards and press the desired butl_ons. O rem _te control. the remote sensor on the TV To once again control the VCR, press the VCR button. 19 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR _Important: Usingtl'e RemoteControl(cont.) Because of variations among models, some or all buttons may not work, or they may operate different functions than listed, for your particular TV. If this occurs, you may need to use your TV remote control. Viewingthe PictureComingfrom YourVCR This is the most important part of using your VCR, but often the most confusing: how do you view a picture coming from the VCR? Before you begin, you should know: • whether you are viewing a "Modern (See page 17.) TV" or an "Older TV." Viewingthe picture comingfrom your VCR i! you are using an older TV O Turn on your TV and tune it to channel O Turn on the VCR by pressing 3 or 4. the POWER button. Io o -=¢D.A Check to see if the '_VCR" light on the front panel display lit. If it is not lit, press the VCR/TV buttor until it is lit. i®@®_il You are viewing ffl_EI the picture is from your VCRI With this set-up, you will use the VCR/TV butLon when recording, when viewing tapes or broadcast stations through your VCR, or before using the VCR's menus. You also use tl: e VCR!TV button to switch back to normal TV viewing. _Important: If you set the "RF converter" setting of the ,u s_om_ze choices menu to ON, you don't need to use the VCR/TV button when viewing tapes. (See page 48. ) Viewingthe picturecoming from your VCR if you are using a modernTV 0 Turn on your TV and switch it to the corre :t external input. (For most Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV's; INPUT button until you see the words "ExL-I" or "Input-l" on the screen.) Turn the VCR on by pressing You are viewing the picture the POWER from your VCR! If you wish to return to normal TV viewing, input back to its previous position. L>Important: 20 button. ,_witch your TV's If you are using a modern TV, be sure to set Lhe "RF converter" the "Customize choices" menu i:o OFF to prevent noise in the picture. (See page 48. ) of bImportant: If yoursystemincludesa hometheaterreceiveror anA/V receiver,referto yourhometheaterreceiver'sowner'sguide. LoadingandUnloading Tapes Loading a tape [>Important: INCORRECT_ [>Important: 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 [_ label. O Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces towards you. The other edge is hinged and should face towards the VCR. The plastic windo_ that shows the videotape should face up. O Gently insert automatically the tape into the cassette takes it in. slot until the VCR Your VCR will eject the tape if you improperly load it. 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 downwards, wait a few seconds, and try again. Unloading a tape q[]} Press the EJECT button on the front of the VCR. If the VCR POWER is off, the VCR will turn on, eject the tape, then turn off. Remove [>Important: the tape. You cannot eject a tape while !Ltis recording. the recording. You must first stop Preventing accidentalerasure Erasure prevention tab Tapes come with a tab that, when removed, prevents you from recording on the tape. If you a_tempt to recard over a tape that. has had this tab removed, the VCR will eject it. To record over such a tape, simply place a piece of vinyl tape over the opening. Using repairedtapes _Warning: We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair. If you repair a torn tape with improper I materials, you could damage your VCR when you play the tape. 21 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR € Playinga Tape Now that your VCR is connected and properly set up, and you know how to view a picture coming from your VCR, it's time to play a tape. This section describes: • Playing back a tape, and • Using basic playback controls. Playing back a tape Beforeyou begin, you needto know: • how to view the picture coming O To play a tape, load a pre-recorded O Press the PLAY/STOP remote control. button from your VCR (page 20). cassette. on the front panel or on the The VCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, Jt will automatically rewind the tape and stop. You can stop playing by pressing PLAY/ STOP. Using basic playback controls rewindinga tape Press the REW button on the remote control o:" on the front panel. If the tape is stopped, you will begin rewinding. playing, you will begin "reverse speed search.': If the tape is fast forwarding a tape Press the FF button on the remote control or o n the front pane]. If the tape is stopped, you will begin fast forwarding. playing, you will begin "forward speed searchY If the tape is pausing a tape Press the PAUSE button picture on the screen. on the remote control to freeze the If you leave the VCR in pause tbr 5 minutes, tt:.e VCR will automatically stop to prevent damage to the tape. _>Important: controllingvibrationduring stillframe If the picture vibrates (luring sl;i]l frame, press the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel untill the picture is steady. 22 i Selectingthe On-screenLanguage You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, functions in English, Spanish or French. You should do this before you use the menus or ,;et any audio/video functions. Before you begin, you need to know: • how to view the picture coming Seled'r, Languase from you: VCR. (See page 20.) 0 Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Then. press the MF,NU button on the remote control. If this is the first time the menus have been used, you will see the menu for selecting an on-screen lang_age. 0 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to highlight the desired language. The ADJUST + bu:ton moves upward; the ADJUST - button moves downward. O Press the ENTER button on the remote will change to the '_VCR IvIain Menu." O Press _L_ 0 Espafiol 0 Fran?ais _Important: and the MENU button control. The menu _o exit the menus. The "Select Language" menu is unique. While all other menus can be accessed at almost any time, the "Select Language" menu will not automatically appear again after it is fir_;t set. To see the "Select Language" menu, turn off the VCR and unplug the power cord. Leave it unplugged for about two minul;es, then follow the procedure on this page. i Usingthe Menusto Set the Time This section will show you how to use the on-screen menus. You will use the menus to operate many features, such as setting the time, programming to record and memorizir g channels. On the on-screen menus, the selected item is indicated in white. Your choices _Prosram are: to _£usZomize record choices Before you begin,youneedto know: • how to view the picture coming O Your choices are: _Memorize channels Add/deleZe channels from your VCR (page 20), Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Then, press the ME',NU button on the remote control. You will see the "VCR Main Menu." Make sure the words "First Time Set-Up" is highlighted. JUST buttons to highlight it. If'it i=_not, use the AD- Press the ENTER button. The "First Time Set-Up" menu will appear. The word "Set the clock" will be highlighted. Press the ENTER button. 23 Chapter 3: OperatingYourVCR [e]l_&'_J_,,'lm-_L'bl,_ 0 Month 0 Year 0 Date 0 Time <_)Daylisht _) Year ODate _) Time ODaylisht 0 H ODaylisht 0 Month 0 Year OTime O You will see the "Set the clock" menu. The words "Daylight savings" will be h:[ghlighti_d. Press the ADJUST buttons to select the daylight savings setting ON or OFF. If you are currently following daylight savings, select ON. Otherwise, select OFF. Press the ENTER button. O Press the ADJUST buttors until the correct on screen. Press the ENTER button. ) ---- savir%ss appears (ON) savinss Press the ADJUST button. buttons to set the yea]'. Press the ENTER Press the ADJUST button. buttons to set the date. (ON) Ju_ne -19961Sa'turday 12:00Pm savinss June (ON) Press the ENTER _ 1996_ --16 Sunday-_ l_:OOpm 0 ODaylisht 0 Month <_Year ODate month 19'96 1 Saturday 12 :OOpm Month ODa_e 0 Time (ON Usin_lthe Menusto Setthe Time(cont.) savinss (ON) June 1996 16 S_nday, 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. The ADJUST -_ button moves l_he clock forward; the ADJUST - moves the clock backward_,_. Press ODaylisht 0 _onth 0 Year savines June 1996 ODa_e 16 (ON the ENTER button. O The minutes will now be blinking. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the minutes. When you have set tlhe correct time, press the ENTER button. The display will return to the "First Time Set-Up" menu and the clo(k will start run ning. O Press the MENU button once to return to the "VCR Main Menu"; press the MENU button again to turn off the menus. ) Sunday 7_3Opm 24 If youwantto adjustthe clockmanuallyfor DaylightSavingTime, After you have displayed the "Set the clock" menu, make sure that the words "Daylight savings" is highligktcd. Then press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF. If you _.elect ON, the VCR will set the clock forward one hour. If you select OFF, the VCR will set the clock back one hour. L>Important: If you want the VCR to adjust the clock automatically for Daylight Saving Time, set the "Auto D.S.T." of the "Customize choices" menu to ON. (For more information on this feature, please see page 47.) Ifyou setthe"Auto D.S.T."ofthe"Customizechoices"'menuto ON, Your VCR will change automatically the clock from 2 AM to 3 AM on first Sunday in April and turn the "Daylight savings" setting to ON; your VCR will change the clock from 3 AM back to 2 AM on last Sunday in October and turn the settin _ to OFF. This means if you are currently following Daylight Saving Time, "ON" will be displayed; otherwise, "OFF" will be displayed. (You cannot change the "Daylight savings" setting manually.) _>Important: Any time you adjust this setting, check youc programmed ings to be sure they are set to the correct time. record- Programmingthe VCRto ReceiveTV Channels Before your VCR can receive _elevision channels, you need to program all of the channels you can receive into your VCR. Fortunately, our menu systera makes this an easy process. This section will also explain some other channel-related functions. This section explains: • Programming channel:_ automatically, • Using video mute, • Adding and deleting channels, and • Selecting a channel. Programmingchannelsautomatically Using this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of the local television s_ations you can receive. You can later get rid of unwanted or unused stations. A specialnote to cable box subscribers If your local cable box comp_,ny scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires you to use a cable box, then your ability to program channels will be limited. The cable box receives all of your channels and then sends onJy one to your T'7 (and your VCR), usually on channel 3 or 4. If your cable box or cable system seems inc(;mpatible with your new VCR, call your cable company. They may be able _o provide solutions to your problems. 25 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Procjrammin_! the VCRto ReceiveTVChannels (cont.) Beforeyoubegin,youshould: • have completed all connections between your VCR, TV, and cable or antenna; (see page,; 10-16) • know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; (page 20) • know how to use the menus. (See page 23.) Your choices are: _Prosram to record Customize choices B]I _1_=hi=t _llill I. [=ll_"f_ To program O ;." choices are: the clock | _ 1:4 ill=) Ip ql-,4[:ll_l q_l:. | i| Add/delete automat:ically: i1[:tl Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, p:ess the INPUT button on the remote control until a channel number appears on tlhe screen or on the front panel fluorescent display. Press the MENU button on the remote co_:trol. You will see the '%CR Main Menu" on the TV screen io! _i'_i__!Ti_'e_tSe__up'_';!_!i_ _ Your OSet channels _l] Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote Set-Up." Press the ENTER button. q channels to select "First Time The "First Time Set-Up" menu appears on your screen. Press the ADJUST buttons to se:Lect "Memorize channels." Press the ENTER button. E>Important: g Mem_rii ze !c h an ne 1 s ;_!)ii_i_: Hhat type of sources are connected to the VCR? o Indoor/outdoor QMemorize If you are recording, playing back a tape or receiving a video signal fl'om an external input, the words "Not available" will flash. To correct this, stop the tape or switch the VCR's input to tuner. O You will see the menu for automatically memorizing channels. Using the list: below as a reference, p:_ess the ADJUST buttons to select the kind of antenna you connected. • If you are using any other cable combination, including a cable box with an A/B switch, choose "Cable." • If you are using an antenna that receiw!.s only over-tlhe-air broadcasts, such as "rabbit ears" or a roof-mounted antenna, choose "Indoor/outdoor ant." After you have selected, press the ENTER button. O You will see an on-screen message and tlhe display on the front of your VCR will show you that the VCR is memorizing the stations you can receive. You can cancel the memorization at any time by pressing CANCEL on the remote control. ant. channels Now memorizins all the stations you can receive Channel 3 Stand by this may take a few minutes After the VCR has programmed return the VCR's picture. _>Important: all the channels, the screen will Automatic programming may include vacant channels if there are stray signals or noise on those channels. If thi.,; occurs, you can manually delete the channels using the procedure in the section "Adding and deleting channels." Using video mute When you turn video mute ON, any blank sect;ion of tape, or any station with a weak signal, will be replaced by a blue screen. The 26 sound will also be turned off. If there is a time when you would like to try to tune in a weak station, turn video mute OFF. Beforeyou begin,you shouldknow how: • to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 20) • to use the menus. (See page 23.) Your choices are: _'Prosram to First Time record Set-UP O Press the MENU button on the remote Main Menu" appears on your TV. Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote choices." Press the ENTER button. OAuto D.S.T. OAuzo power save RF converter (OFF) (OFF) (ON ) O control. The "VCR to select "Customize The "Customize choices" menu appears on your screen. the ADJUST buttons to select "Video mut_." Press the ENTER button Use to set video mut_, to ON or OFF. Press the MENU button once to return to ;:he "VCR Main Menu" menu; pres,_ the MENU button a second time to turn off the menus. Adding and deleting channels If necessary, you can manually have completed the automatic Your choices are: _'Prosram to record _Customize choices DJ "-]&eei=.l_mi_ b m. [:mm-_E_J_1 channels after' you Beforeyou begin,you shouldknow how: • to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 20) • to use the menus. (See page 23.) O Make sure that video mute O Set the VCR's input, to tuner. To do this, p:'ess the INPUT button on the remote control until a channel number appears on the screen or on the front panel fluorescent display. O Press the MENU button on the remote Main Menu" appears on your TV. Your choices are: OSet the clock _Memorize add or delete channels channel programming. is ON. (See above.) control. The "VCR Press the ADJUS_r buttons_ on the remote ,:ontrol to select "First Time Set-Up." Press the ENTER, bu_ton. You will see the "First Time Set-Up" menu. Press the ADJUST buttons to select "Add/delete channels." Press the ENTER button. _>Important: If you are recording, playing back a tape, or re:eiving a video signal from an external input, then the words 'Not available" will flash. To correct this, stop the _ape or switch the VCR's input to tuner. 27 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Programming the VCRto Reo.=ive TV ChanneNs (cont.) 0 Channel 39 No% in memory press the CANCEL 0 Important: 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 the ENTER button to add the channel or button to delete it. When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press the MENU button once to return to the "Fir,_t ]_ime Set-Up" menu; press the MENU button a second ti:zm to return to the '_¢CR Main Menu"; press tlae MENU button a third time to turn off the menu. If you use automatic programming 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. Selectinga channel Now that you have programmed your channel_;, and added or deleted some, you will want to be able to select channels. (If you have not yet programmed your channels, see _age 25, "Programming channels automatically.") There are two basic ways to select channels: directly. sequentially or selectingchannelssequentially Press the CHANNEL buttons on the remote VCR front panel. This will cycle through tial numerical order. control or on the the channels in sequen- selectingchannelsdirectly Use the number buttons on the remote control. For example, choose channel 23, press the "_',"button, then the "3" button. to To select a single digit channel, such as channel 5, press the "0" button, then the number button, "5." You can also press the number button "5," then press the ENTER button. _Important: If you selected Indoor/Outdoor antenna, the VCR can receive UHF/VHF channels 2-4_9. If you selected Cabi[e Antenna the VCR can receive cable channels 1-125. If you try to, select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCI={will not change channels. Usingthe Audioand Video Functions You can select many of the VCR's audio and video functions and adjust their settings with function menu. You can also choose some advanced features. The VCR will display the functions and settings on the television's screen. 28 Thissectionwill teachyouabout: • Descriptions ofaudioandvideofunctions,and • Selectingandadjustingthe audioandvideofunctions. Thefunctionsyoucanselectare: -audiomonitor, -normalrecord, -recordspeed, -tape, -index search, and -- counter zero stop. Descriptions of audio and videofunctions Below are descriptions of the audio and vide_ functions, their uses and their settings. To select these functions and adjust their settings, refer to the section "Selecting and _djusting the audio and video functions." (See page 30.) audio monitor (Listen to:) The monitor function allows you to listen to the various audio tracks that your VCR is capable of recording. You can choose to listen to a MONO track, both channels of the STEREO track, or either of the channels (left (L) and right (P)) of the stereo track. • Choose "L" to listen tc the left channel of a stereo track. • Choose "R" to listen to the right channel of the stereo track. • Choose "Stereo" to listen t;oboth stereo channels. • The MONO track is lcwer in quality than the others, and the 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 an S.A.P. signal recorded on the mono track of a Hi-Fi tape (see below) _Important: 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. If you are receiving a stereo signal, the worc "Stereo" will display on TV screen for 4 seconds, lfyou are receiv:ing an S.A.P. broadcast, the word "SAP" will display on TV screen for 4 seconds. 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 is able to receive Separate Audio Program broadcasts, also known as an S.A.P. broadcast. An S.A.P. broadcast is .an alternative audio soundtrack for a program; it is often a soundtrack in another language. You can use the normal recording function to record the S.A.P. 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 S.A.P. broadcast, the VCR will record the main program on the mono track. 29 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Usingthe AudioandVideoFunctions (cont.) Be careful if you choose S.A.P. If you play your tapes on a nonHi-Fi VCR, you only [lear the mono track. You may have to watch your favorite show in a language you don't an derstand! recordingspeed(RECspeed) The recording speed has an eifect on picture quality. SP produces the best picture quality and records up to two hours of video on a T-120 tape. Mitsubishi's EP speed has only slightly poorer quality, and records up to six hours on a T-120. tape(Tape) Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of' the Tape Remaining display. If you are using a tape that is two hours long or less (labeled T-30 through T-120), set this function to "T-120." If you are using a tape labeled T-160, select "T-160." If you are using a tape labeled T-180, select "T-180." If you are using a tape labeled T-210, select "T-210." You cannot use this fanction with a tape that is less than 30 minutes long. index search (Indexsearch) Index search is a very useful way to find specific points on a tape. (For more information on this feature, please see page 46.) counterzerostop(Counterzerostop) This function is used to autonmtically fas; tbrward or rewind "0H00M00S" and stop the tape. (For more information on this feature, please see page 45.) to Selectingand adjustingthe audio and video functions Below are instructions video functions. on how to select and adjust the audio and Beforeyou begin,you needto know: • how to view the pictur_ coming from your VCR (page 20). :Q 0 Q I O Press the AUDIO/VIDEO the function menu. button on the. remote control[ to see Press the AUDIONIDEO to adjust appears. button until the function you want 1 ,ooo 1o69® :i(o VCR REC speed 9[_--ADJUST OI I (,] (,)ol SP 1;o selecz I,OO I !0[:J [::22:3 lS_j 0 30 Press the ADJUST buttons on the remot_ to adjust the setting. The functions will[ disappear if you do not press any buttons for 5 seconds. _Important: Thefunctionmenudoesnotappearwhenthe otherVCRmenus aredisplayed;or duringspecialeffectsplayback.Therecording speed(RECspeed)andtape:Functions donot appearduring playback. Recording Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage of our advanced electronics This section tells you about the following recording procedures: • • • • • • Recording a current broadcast, Programming your VC,R to record, Using One-Touch Recording (OTR), Using One Key Programming, Using Quick Program, and Notes about programmed recording. Recordinga current broadcast Beforeyou begin,youneedto knowhow: • to view the pic',ture coming from your VCR. (See page 20.) To record O a TV program that is currently Load a tape with its erasure playing: tab intact into the VCR. If you have not already done so, set the speed at which you would like to record. (Se_ "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions" on page 30.) Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the INPUT button on the remote until the channel number shows; onscreen O or on the fl'ont panel display. Select the channel you would like to record by using tlhe CHANNEL button on the remote control or on the front panel. (If you are using a cable box, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box, not on the VCR. Additionally, if you are using an A_B switch, remember to see the switch to the correct position.) Press the record button (REC) on the remote control or the record button (REC/OTRI on the front p_mel of the VCR. Recording will start. When you reach the end of the tape, the VCR will automatically rewind. You can stop recording at any time by pressing the PLAY/SloOP or PAUSE button. To resume recording from STOP, press REC. To resume recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE. (You cannot use the REC/OTR button to resume recording from PAUSE.) Important: If you pause the VCR for five minutes, recording will stop auto- 31 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) matically to protect the tape. If you record in extended play (EP), you will only be able to play the tape on a VCR equipped fi>r EP play, such as this one. If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure vention tab removed, the VCR will eject the tape. pre- Programming your VCRto record You can program your VCR to record with th _ help of Mitsubishi's on-screen operating system. You can schedule up to eight recording "events" within a one month period. Beforeyoubegin,youmust: • know how to view the picture coming from your VCR; (see page 20) and • have set the clock. (See page 23). To program Your choices L_II _III[-I.P. | d+- I I tII _[.II Load a tape with its erasure are: II=I_ your VCR to recc.rd: tab intact into the VCR. •| € _Customize choices OFirst Time Set-Up O Press the MENU button on the remote control. The "VCR Main Menu" appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select "Program to record." Press the ENTER button. -- Q Day o start time 0 Stop ORecord time speed Channel 0 Start Stop ORecord AUTO , time time speed If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, you will see the "recap" screen. You can (hoose an ampty recording slot, or wait four seconds and the VCR will automatically choose the first empty slot. 0 • If you are using a cable box, enter the channel number on which the cable box sends a signal to your VCR (usually channel 3 or 4). • If you wish to record fi+om an external source, press the INPUT button or press the ADJUST buttons until "'External" appears. 2 AUTO O _Important: 32 You will see the "Program to record" menu. Press the AD-. JUST buttons to choose the channel you would like to record (for example, channel 2). Press the ENTER button. The "Day" will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose the day on which you want to record (for example, Monday the seventeenth). Press the ENTER button. When selecting a day, your choices are: a sdngle day up to one month away, every day from Monday through Friday, or the same day every week. To program for every day from Monday through Friday (to tape a soap opera, for example), press the ADJUST buttons until "Monday-Friday" appears. To program the same day every week (to tape your faw)rite weekly siU:om, for example), press the ADJUST buttons until "Every" and the desired day of the week appear. 0 Channel 0 The hour numbers of the starting time, along with the am/pm indicator, will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set; the hour when you wish recording to start. Fress the ENTER button. 0 The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the minutes when you wish recording to start. Press the ENTER button. @ The hour numbers of the stop time, along with the amJpm indicator, will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the hour when you wish recording to stop. Press the ENTER button. 0 The minute numbers of the stop time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to set the minutes when you wish recording to stop. Press the ENTER button. 0 Press the ADJUST buttons to set the recording speed (SP, EP, or auto recording speed (AUTO)). (See "auto speed programming" on page 39 for an explanation of tbe auto speed recording feature.) Press the ENTER button. @ The contents of the programmed "recap" screen. 0 To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by pressing the ADJUST buttons. Then, press the ENTER button. You will return to the "Program to record" screen. Continue the programming procedure from step @). 2 0 Day Monday 17 ,I 1,1-0%a 0 Stop rime Record speed AUTO 0 Channel 2 Day Monday 1,7 11¢3O_m Stop ORecord time speed 0 Channel ODay OStart %ime 0 Record 2 Monday 17 l_:30_m speed 0 Channel Day O Start ORecord AUTO time _ 2 17 Monday ii _Oam speed 0 Channel ODay OStar_ _ime OS%oP _ime CH DAY 2 MOlT AUTO AUTO 2 Monday 17 ll:30am l:30Pm ON OFF ll:30a I:30pSP --: .... :-- SP : : : : SP SP memory will appear on the 33 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR _Important: Recording(cont.) Only four of the eight program lines appear on-screen at any one time. To see additional program lines, press the ADJUST buttons to scroll the lines on the screen. O When you are finished with all programming, turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is lit. However, if you have a cable box, leaw_ it turned ON and tuned to the station you wish to record. Additionally, if you are using an A/B ,;witch, remember to set the switch to. the correct position. cancelinga recordingin progress There are two ways to cancel a recording in p:cogress. 1. Press the PLAY/STOP butson. The record:rag is stopped, but the program is not cancelled. Therefore, if you press REC, the recording will start again. 2. Press the POWER button on the front panel. stopped and the program is cancelled. The recording is changingsettingswhileprogramming If you wish to change one of your settings (su:h as start time) while you are programming, press the ENTER and CANCEL on the remote to select the setting you wish to change. ENTER will move you forward through the list, while CANCEL will move you backwards. Then, use the ADJUST button.,; to change the setting. Important: If you press the CANCEL button while the channel flashing, you will cancel the _ntire program. number is Using One-Touch Recording(OTR) One-Touch Recording (also called OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately, but have your VCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over. Before you begin, you need to know how: • to view the picture coming from your VCR. (See page 20.) O Load a tape with its erasure tab intact into the VCR. If you have not already done so, set the speed at which you would like to record. (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions" on page 30.) Set the VCR's input to tuner. To do this, press the INPUT button on the remote until the channel number shows on-screen or on the fi'ont panel display. Use the CHANNEL buttons on the remoLe control or on the front panel to select the channel you would like to record. 34 If youareusinga cablebox,selectchannel3 or 4 ontheVCR, andchangethechannelonthe cablebox.Additionally,if you areusinganA/Bswitch,rememberto setthe switch1;othe correctposition. O Press the REC/OTR button on the fi'ont panel twice. The first time you press the button, recording will begin. The second time you press the button, 30 minutes is added to the OTR timer, which is displayed on the front panel. O Press the REC/OTR button for each 3(1 minutes you want to add to the OTR timer, up to 4 hours. If you press the button 10 times, you will see the word "End" on the front panel display. The VCR will record until the end of the tape. If you press the button an elewmth time, the VCR will resume normal recording. The OTR timer will begin to count down. When it reaches zero, the VCR will stop recording and turn off. ]if you have previously programmed your VCR to record, the VCR will be ready to record what you've programmed. If the end of the t_pe is reached before OTR is finished, the VCR wil! stop and the power will turn off. _Important: If you attempt to record on a tape that ha.,; t:ad its erasure vention tab removed, the VC R will eject the tape. pre- If youprogramtoo much time intothe OTRtimer, continue pressing the REC/OTR button. You will "cycle" around once you have reached the 4-hour point. Ym:: can start over, adding time in 30 minute inl_ervals. howOTRaffects othercontrols If you press the PAUSE button during OTR: the VCR will pause recording, but the OTR timer continues to count down. If you press PLAY/STOP gramming. during OTR, you erase the OTR pro- You cannot use the REC/OTR button on the front panel to resume recording from the record-pause mode. Using One Key Programming One Key Programming is a programming method that is simple to use and easy to learn, without using the remote control. Beforeyou begin, • you need to know how to view the l:,icbure coming from your VCR; (see page 20) and • you must have set the clock. (See page 23.) 35 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) To use One-Key ODay Start 0 S_oP Record - time time speed -_ , O Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button. ( If you have not set the time, the "Set the clock" menu will appear. Set the clock, and then proceed.) If there is already a program in the VCR's memory, you will see the "recap" screen. You can use the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to select an empty programming slot, or you can wait 4 seconds for the VCR to ,automatically select an empty slot. O You will see the "Program to record" screen. Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button until the channel you would like to record (for example, channel 2) appears. Then, wait for 4 seconds. The word "Day" will be automatically highlighted. • If you are recording from a cable box, s_t the channel to 3 or 4, whichever the cable box sends signals on. • If you wish to record from an external source, press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button until "External" appears. O Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the day you would like to record (for example, Monday the seventeenth). Then, wait tbr 4 seconds. The hour numbers of the starting time will flash. AUTO Monday 0 Stop time Record speed 17_ Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button t,_ choose the minute when you wish recording to start. Then, wait for 4 seconds. The word "Stop time" will be highlighted. 2 Monday i_7 ll_30_m " time speed \ AUTO @ Channel OStart Record 36 2 Day Monday time speed into the VCR. AUTO 0 Channel 0 tab intact Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the hour when you wish recording _o start. Then, wait for 4 seconds. The minute numbers will begin to flash. 2 ODay ORecord Load a tape with its erasure j2 --_gnaay.l__7-- time time speed 0 Channel Stop O AUTO Channel OStart 0 Stop 0 Record Programming: 17 i$:30_m Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to choose the hour when you wish recording to stop. Then, _ait for 4 seconds. The minute numbers will begin to flash. Channel Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button Lo choose the minute when you wish recording to stop. Then, wait for 4 seconds. The record speed will flash. 2 Day Honday 12 1.1. :_oam 1+3C_m Record 0 O Channel Day Start (_ S'coe speed AUtO Monday time time O Press the ONE KEY PROGRAM button to set the recording speed. After 4 seconds, the menus will turn off. @ When you are finished with all programming, turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programraed recording light is lit. However, if you have a cable box, leave it turned ON and tuned to the channel you wish to record. Additionally,, if you are using an A/B switch, remember to set the switch to the correct position. 2 17 Ii :30am i :3ppm -_,_The VCR is ready to record what you've programmed. changingsettingswhileprogramming If you make a mistake 0 when using One Key Program: Press the FF or REW buttons on the front panel to select the setting you wish to change. Pressing the FF button will move you forward, while pressing the REW bu Lton will move you backward. If you wish to use the remote :ontrol, you can use ENTER to move forward or CANCEl, to move backward. Once you have chosen a setting, you can change it by using the PLAY/STOP button on the front panel or the ADJUST buttons on the remote control. Once you have corrected the setting, pre_,;s the FF button press ENTER button to resume your place. _Important: or If you press CANCEL or REW while the channel number is flashing, you will cancel the entire program. If you want to stop using One Key Programming before you corn plete programming, press the MENU button on the remote control. Using Quick Program Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process of programming your VCR to record. When you press the QUICK PROGRAM button on the remote control, you will immediately see the "Prograra to record" menu and can begin programming right away. You can use this feature even when the VCR is stopped, playing, recording, fast forwarding, rewinding, or off. However, the QUICK PROGRAM button does not function during One Key Programming. To use quick program: 37 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) @ B,][-d'_ ODay -- OStart _ime S_op ORecord time speed AUTO If the VCR's memory is full, you will see the recap screen (below left) instead of the "Program to record" screen. "You will need to use the C,a_NCEL button to erase an entry before you can add another one. '_@_--ADJUST_oselec_ CH 2 i0 7 29 8 33 15 46 Press the QUICK PROGRAM button on the remote control. If the VCR is off, it will turn on. After tuning your TV to the correct channel or input, you will see the _'Program to record" screen, unless the VCR's memory is tiff]. DAY ON OFF MOlT ll:30a I:30PSP TH20 9:00pIO:OOpEP E-HE 8:OOa 9:00aEP FR21 5:30p 5:45PEP TU25 ll:OOP 0:30aSP M-F 7:OOP 7:ISpEP SA 6 8:00p 9:00PEP SU23 7:OOa 9:00aSP O Complete programming as described in "l)rogramming your VCR to record." When you are finished, press the QUICK PROGRAM button again. If the VCR is sl;opped, 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 tlhe VCR power will remain on. When you are finished with all prograraming, be sure to turn the VCR power OFF and the programmed recording light is lit. However, if you have a cable box, leave it turned ON and tuned to the station you wish to record. Additionally, if you are using an A/B switch, remember to ,_et the switch to the correct position. _Important: If you press the QUICK PROGRAM button, set, you will see the "Set the clock" menu. but the clock is not Notes aboutprogrammedrecording E>Important: You cannot use the VCR when the programmed recording light is lit. If you want to use the.VCR before programmed recording begins, press the POWER button on the rem _te once. This turns the programmed recording light off and the VCR on. If you use the POWER button on the front panel for this purpose, you will have to press it twice. Pressing it once turns offthe programmed recording light; pressing it a second time turns the VCR on. When you are finished again, either with the POWER button on the recording light is back using the VCR, turn 1;he VCR power off POWF, R button on the remote or the front panel. Make sure the programmed on. After a program has been recorded, the VCR memory 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 QUICK PROGRAM). If the VCR's memory is full, you must erase a program before you can enter a new one. 38 If a tape runs out during programmed recording, the VCR ejects the tape and the programmed recording light and the tape status symbol will flash. Load a new tape and press the REC button. The VCR will resume recording. Do not overlap the recording times you program. E> Important: Remember that when your VCR is off, it may also be in stand-by for programmed recording. A] so remember that the VCR, when programmed, will record over the next section of tape. So, to avoid recording over tapes you want to save, remernber that the VCR automatically shuts off durin:g OTR recording and auto power saving. Your VCR will not record over a tape that has the erasure prevention tab removed (see "Preventing accidental erasure"). All rental movies have this tab removed, so they are sal'e from being accidentally erased. autospeedprogramming 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 in one programming slot. In the first, slot, the recording speed is automatically set to AUTO. If you want to use auto speed prograrlming in this programming slot, you don't need to change anything. E>Important: Make sure that the "Tape" video function ma Lches the kind of tape you are using. (See "Selecting and adjus Ling the audio and video functions" on page 30.) Set the time for recording to end a minute program's scheduled broadcast time. or two beyond the programming TVprogramsthatendon thedayafter If you want to start the recording at 11:00 Phi 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. skipping programs If you have already entered a program into your VCR's memory, you can skip the program without going into Lhe VCR's menus. Simply press the POWER button 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 the POWER button on the front panel twice; the programmed recording light will light up again. 39 Chapter3: OperatingYourVCR Recording(cont.) changingprogrammedrecordingsettings If you want to change O ON OFF ll:30a I:30pSP 9:00pIO:OOPEP : : SP : : SP recording settings: Press the MENU button on the remote c_ntrol. Your VCR will turn on and the "VCR Main Menu" will appear on your screen. Press Press CH DAY 2 NO17 i0 TH20 ..... the programmed the ADJUST buttons to select "Program to record." the ENTER button. You'll see the 'recap" screen. O Press the ADJUST buttons to place the cursor next to the program you wish to change. Press the F,NTER button. You will see the "Program to record" menu. O Repeatedly press the ENTER button to _;elect the item you wish to change. Use the ADJUST buttorls to change it,. Use the MENU button to turn off the menus. Then, use the POWER button to turn off the VCR. Make sure the programmed recording light is on. cancelinga programmedrecording 0 _Prosram 1;orecore_#:._a_ CH DAY ON OFF 2 MOlT ll:30a I:30PSP i0 TH20 9:00pIO:OOPEP ..... : : : : Press the MENU button on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and the '_VCR Main Menu" appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select "Program to record." Press the ENTER button. You will see the _'recap" ,_creen. Use the ADJUST buttons place the cursor next to the program yot. wish to cancel. to SP SP O Press the CANCEL button. The program is erased. Press the MENU button once to return to the "VCR Main Menu;" press it again to turn offthe n:tenus. loadinga tape for programming If, after programming, you fi)rget to load a tape, or if you load a tape with its erasure tab removed, then the programmed recording light and the tape status symbol will fla_;h. A tape wkhout an erasure tab will be ejected. To correct this, load a tape with its erasure tab intact, and turn off the VCR. mem0n]backup If the VCR is without power for 30 seconds (,r less, it will retain the time and the programmed settings, provided the VCP has been plugged in for at least an hour beforehand. If the power is lost for more than 30 seconds, the time and ;he programmed settings will be lost. 40 A CHAPTER U ng tlle FOUR AdvancedFeatures Now that you've learned about the basic operation of your VCR, you're ready to discover its advanced featul_e,_. You'll find :information on: Using the AdvancedPlayback Controls Displayingthe RemainingTime and the PresentTime Searching Techniques $ Using the Advanced Options Makinga Copy of a Tape t Using Child Lock Before you use the advanced t'eatures, you should be familiar with all of the VCR's basic operations, including viewing a picture coming from your VCR (page 20), playing back a tape (page 22), using the menus (page 23), and recording (page 31). If you find any of the information in this section confusing, you may want to review the previous chapters. Using the AdvancedPlayback Controls In this section, you'll discover some of the advanced features of your VCR. These i[]clude: playback • Using special effects, • Adjusting the tracking, and • Using the time counter. Using special effects You can use the FF and REW buttons to cont::ol the playback speed of the tape in a step-by-step method. using the FFand REWbuttonsto control theplayback=_peed O While the VCR is playing a tape, press th,_ PAUSE button the remote control to free2:e the picture oi".the screen. O Press the FF or REW button. Each press of the FF button changes the playback speed by one step i_::the forward direction. Each press of the REW button chan_es the speed by one step in the reverse direction. (See the .cha:'t on the next page.) To resume _Important: normal playback, press the PLAY/STOP on bu.tton. After about five minutes in th,_ still or slow-motion mode, the VCR will automatically stop to avoid damage to the tape. 41 Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures UsingtheAdvancedPlaybackControls(cont.) High speed search (EP mode only) Speed search Press REW button uic, _> j Playback 1/5 slow-motion playback 1/10 slow-motion 1/30 slow-motion playback playback Still 1/30 reverse slow-motion _> ] playback ] 1/10 reverse slow-motion playback 1/5 reverse slow-motion playback Reverse playbac_ Reverse speed search Reverse high _ _ (-_- _ _>Important: ] | / __ _J J o-_y) /, / Press I-F button ' Depending on the type of TV you are using, the picture vibrate vertically when you pause the VCI:"s picture. may usingstill adjustment Sometimes during still frame, the picture may vibrate or shake. To correct this problem, press the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel until the vibration is reduced or stops. (Side-to-side vibration cannot be corrected.) usingthetwo times playbackwithsound You can see the contents of the videotape in double speed playback with Hi-Fi sound. Two times playback with sound is only used if your tape was recorded in extended (EP) speed. To do this: O While the VCR is playing; a tape, press the INPUT button on the remote control. You'll see the picture in double speed playback. A certain amount of"noise" :in the picture or the sound is normal. To resume E>Important: normal playback, press the PLAY/STOP If you are playing back a tape recorded the sound is muted. You cannot in standard button. (SP) speed, hear the sound if you set the audio monitor to "Mono." Adjustingthe tracking D (digital tracking)light 4 D II _111 II I_1 I_1,I. I.I ,,I.I I.I s sPF.t_._ [:>Important: 42 automatic tracking Your VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best; quality picture. When you press the PLAY/STOP button to start playback, the DIGITAL TRACKING light (l_) 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 while the VCR is tracking a tape. or sound is normal manualtracking 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 p: cture, you will have to manually track the tape. O While the tape is playing, press the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel until the picture is clear of excess "noise." O To continue automatic tracking, press both front panel CHANNEL buttons at the same time. AtLtomatic tracMng also resume when you eject the tape. will 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 exl;ended play (FP) speed. To adjust the slow tracking, put a tape into slow motion, then press the CHANNEL buttons on the front panel of the VCR until the best picture is obtained. Using the time counter Time counter I II .111 .I.I II I.I I.I s I_1HI_I_1 o Your VCR has a time counter' that shows the amount of time the tape has run in hours, minutes, and seconds. This counter is sP_-PEL_ useful when you want to find specific points on a tape. The counter will not work with blank tapes, on b] ank sections of tape, or when the VCR's power is off. setting the counter To set the counter to "0H00M00s," press the C_LNCEL button on the remote control. (You cannot reset the counter if the VCR channel number is being displayed the VCR's menus.) on the _PV or if you are using Your VCR will automatically reset the counter to "0u00._00s" when you load a tape into the VCR. It will dL,;play "- H - - M- - s" when there is no tape in the VCR. Displayingthe RemainingTimeand the PresentTime This sections time. explains displaying the remaining time and present Displayingthe 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 start (S) of the tape, and the right side is the end (E) of the tape. For a T-120 length tape, played at standard (SP) speed, each rnaFk on the gauge represents about 15 minutes. The remaining .ime display shows the time, in hours and minutes, left until tlqe end of a tape. 43 Chapter 4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures Time gauge Displayingthe RemainingTimeand the PresentTime(cont.) The time gauge and the remainingtime automatically appear: during fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape), during counter zero stop and during index searches. ¥CR Stop REH You can turn off the time gauge and the remaining pressing the DISPLAY button twice. l:40-- Oh2OmO8s Tape remaining display Tape remaining display j ' I-II I'I I" -JU "1 -ISP :J ) _Important: time by To makethetime gaugeand theremainingtime appear: Press the DISPLAY button once. The time gauge and remaining time will appear on the TV screen, and the r<_.maining time will appear on the fluorescent display. They will disappear after four seconds when playing a tape. To turn off the display, press the DISPLAY button twice. The time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals on recorded tapes. They will therefi)re not function with tapes that have not yet been recorded. Also, you must have set the "Tape" video function correctly. Depending on the length of the tape being used, it may take a moment for the display to appear. The time and you you Present time display tape remaining display raay not show the correct remaining if the tape function is incorrectly set (see "Using the Audio Video Functions" on page 28), if you are using speed search, if are using a special length cassette (such as T-10 length), or if are using a cassette with an adapter. Displaying the present time I I'1. "! I'1 l.] U l PM $U "1 "1sP [2_ -I _'l VCR Stop Sun 7:30p_ Oh2OmOes_ Present time display The present time display on r.he fluorescent display panel or on the TV screen shows the current time. If you have not set the clock, or if there has been a power failure of ::onger than 30 seconds, 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: O Press the DISPLAY button on the remote control twice. The counter will be replaced by the present t:me. To turn offthe present time, press DISPLAY once. 4, Searching Techniques The VCR lets you search These include: • • • • 44 Quick Speed Using Index through a tape in a number searching, searching, counter zero stop, and search techniques. of ways. Quick searching This feature 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: O Make sure that you have set the VCR remote to "VCR" mode. O While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by pressing the number button. (See the following chart..) The VCR will speed through the selected length of tape, then resume playback. I Number button Search time 1 I 2 3 4 5 6 30 t 60 90 120 150 180 ii_sec, i sec. i sec. i see. i sec. ] sec. I You can set the search time up to 3 minutes Speed searching You can use speed search to visually of a videotape. To do this: _Important: search Lhrough the contents O While playing a tape, press the FF or REW button. You will see the picture as it fast forwards or rewinds. It is normal to see some "noise bars." O If you are playing back a tape recorded in extended (EP) speed, press the FF or REW button and hold it down ibr about 1 second. The search speed will increase. (In case of a tape recorded in standard (SP), the speed will not change.) O To resume normal playback, or press PLAY/STOP. press FF or REW again quickly, The fastest search speed that allows you to see the picture is about 15 times normal speed. Using fast forward or rewind without the picture allows you to search up to 200 times normal speed. The fastest way to move through the tape is without a picture. It is normal for the number of noise bars on the screen to increase and roll from top to bottom as the vi_;ual search speed increases. Using counter zero stop Counter zero stop is useful to quickly access t._ the beginning of a recorded or playback section of a tape. The VCR will automatically fast forward or rewind tc "0H00M00S" am! stop the tape. O Press the CANCEL button on the remote ,:ontrol at the point you wish to locate later. The counter will reset to "0H00M00S." 45 Chapter 4: Usingthe AdvancedFeatures VCR Counter zero _]_--ADJUST s_op to select SearchingTechniques(cont.) 0 When you wish to return to the point specified in step O, press the AUDIO/VIDEO button on the remote control. The function menu appears on your screen. Press the AUDIO/ VIDEO button until the counter zero stop function appears. i_ Press the ADJUST + button The VCR will automatically and then stop. to start the counter search zero sl;op. to tile counter "0H00M00s" Indexsearchtechniques Index search is a way to find ';pecific points on a tape. Before using index search, index marks are placed al; important places on a tape. Then, 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. automaticindexmarks Whenever recording is begun from the STOP mode, an index mark is automatically added to the tape. The on-screen message will indicate that the mark is being recorded. _Important: Index marks are not added when you press PAUSE recording from the record-pause mode. to begin manualindexmarks To add an index mark yourself, press the RE C button remote control while a tape i,; recording. _Important: Index marks To search VCR Index search _-ADJUST VCR for Lookins index+ to i select for an index at least one min ate apart. mark: O Press the AUDIO/VIDEO button on the remote control. The function menu appears on your screen. Press the AUDIO/ VIDEO button until the index search function appears. O Press the ADJUST "+" button to start a tbrward search; press ADJUST "-" to begin a search in the reverse direction. The VCR will fast forward or rewind and index search display (below left) appears on the TV. Once the VCR finds an index mark, it will begin playing back the tape from that point. O You can press the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons up to !9 times to search for that many index marks. For example, to find the third index mark ahead, press the plus (+) button three times. The on-screen display will count down the number of marks to be passed before playback begins. O To cancel index search, S[l .IE REM 1:40 Oh2Om08s 46 must be added on the press PLAY!STOP. + Usingthe AdvancedOptions You can make some optional setup choices. This section explains: • Using the auto daylight saving time, • Using the auto power saving (auto-off): • Setting the RF converter. and Usingthe auto daylight saving time When you set the daylight saving time setting to on, your VCR will automatically adjust the ,:lock for Daylight Saving Time. _>Important: Your choices are: _Program Ikll I+.'+III.4[.111| First _Video _o Ip_[,=] Time record IDhl.l.lJ II._I To use the auto daylight Set-Up mute Auto power ORF converter With the auto daylight saving time is ON, your VCR will automatically change the clock from 2 AM to 3 AM on first Sunday in April, and change from 3 AM back to 2 AM on last Sunday in October. Remember that when you programmed on these (lays, your recording length may be affected becaus _ the VCR clock automatically changes. saving time: O Press the MENU button on the remote Main Menu" appears on your TV. control. The '_CR 0 Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote choices." Press the ENTER button. O The "Customize choices" menu will appear. Use the ADJUST buttons to select .Auto D.,_.T. Then, press the ENTER button to select ON. O Press the MENU button once to return to the "VCR Main Menu;" press the MENU button a second time to turn off the menus. t,o select "Customize (ON ) (OFF) (OFF) (ON ) save _>Important: Do not use this feature if you live in an area that does not observe daylight savings time, such as Arizona, Indiana, or Hawaii. Usingthe auto power saving (auto-off) With Auto power save on, your VCR will automatically after 30 minutes if you are not: using any of th e buttons control or there is no cassette loaded into the VCR. Your choices _Program to are: record 0 Set-Up Firs_ Time turn off and To use the auto power saving: O Press the MENU button on the remote Main Menu" appears on your TV. Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote choices" and press the ENTER button. control. The "VCR to select "Customize 47 Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures 0 Video mute OAu_o D.S.T. D] flk]ll,4 0 RF (ON II-.l ] Using theAdvancedOptions (cont.) 0 The "Customize choices" menu will appear. Use the ADJUST buttons to select "Auto power save." Then, press the ENTER button to set to ON. 0 Press the MENU" button once to return to the '_CR Main Menu;" press the, MENU button a second time to turn off the menus. ) (OFF) (OFF) (ON ) I[=-)a_.-"tt:i.j converter _>Important: When you are viewing broadcast stations through the VCR, the words "3minutes->Power off' will appear on TV screen three minutes before the VCR power turns off. The display will count down the number of minute_,; until the VCR turns off. If you want to continue using VCR, load a cassette or press any of the buttons. Setting the RF converter Your choices _'Prosram Pllll!--i OFirst ,E.]. If you are using an older TV without audio and video inputs, the RF converter will need to be set to ON. The setting "RF converter" of the "Customize choices" menu is preset by the factory to ON. If you are using a modern TV with both Audio and Video inputs, you will need to be set to RF conw_rter to OFF. are: zo p _4:!1-991.) Time record I_ = To set the RF conver_er: Se_-Up O Press the MENU button on the remote Main Menu" appears on your TV. Use the ADJUST buttors on the remote choices." Press _he ENTER button. Video mu_e OAuto D.S.T. OAuzo power save (ON ) (OFF) (OFF) (ON) O control. The '_VCR to select "Customize The "Customize choices '_menu will appear. Use the _DJUST buttons to select "RF converter." Then, press the ENTER button to set the RF converter to ON or OFF. Press the MENU button once to return ;o the "VCR Main Menu;" press the MENU button a second time to turn offthe menus. _>Important: 48 If the "RF converter" is set to ON, you don't need to press the VCR!TV button when viewing tapes. The "VCR" light will automatically light up when you press the PLAY/STOP button. Makinga Copy of a Tape There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape. One way is to use the HS-U420 to play a tape and use another VCR to record. The other way is to use another VCR to play a tape and the HS-U420 to record. Whichever method you choose, you will need one RCA audio cable and one RCA video cable to connect the two VCRs. If you do not have these cables, they are available at your local electronics retailer. In this section you'll ]earn: • Using your HS-U420 to record from another VCR, and • Using your HS-U420 to play back to another VCR. Using your HS-U420to recordfrom another VCR HS-U420 [RECORDING I I PLAYBACK ] mlm_ mm tit IN VEDEOOUT@0 _-AUDIO OUT R OUT' 0 0 0 O Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the other VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the HS-U420 labeled L/MONO. If the other VCR is mono, this is the only audio connection necessary. O Use the INPUT button to set the HS-U420 to External. ("L" will[ be displayed on the fluorescent display.) O Put a blank tape into the HS-U420 and. find where you want to begin recording. Press PLAY/STOP. If the other VCR has stereo outputs, connect another RCA audio cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal of the playback VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the HS-U420 (labeled R). O Put the tape you want to copy into the other VCR and find the place from which you want to begin copying. Press STOP. O On the HS-U420, PAUSE. Connect a video cable to the VIDEO OUTPUT terminal on the playback VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the VIDEO INPUT terminal on the HS-U420 (labeled VIDEO IN). If the other VCR is a Hi-Fi deck, set the audio monitor to "STEREO." press REC, then On the other VCR, press PLAY, then PAUSE. Release the PAUSE at the same time. O bt_tton on both VCRs When tinished, press FLAY/STOP STOP) on both VCRs. (or 49 Chapter4: UsingtheAdvancedFeatures Makinga Copy of a Tape(cont.) Using your HS-U420to play back to anotherVCR [RECORDING] PLAYBACI< I oooolt .o.** GLI ! ii tit VIDEO IN@ 0_-- AUDIO IN iiiiii R AUDIO OUT _ _-AUDIO O O O O HS-U420 • AUDIO OUT _ _.,_VIDEO IN L OUT Connect one RCA audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal on the other VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the HS-U420 (labeled L). If the other VCR is mono, you need a Yadapter to record both audio channels. O Set the input nal." O Put a blank tape into the other VCR land find l:he place where you want to begin recording. Press STOP. If the other VCR has stereo outputs, connect another RCA audio cable to the AUDIO INPUT terminal of the other VCR. Connect the other end of this cable to the AUDIO OUTPUT terminal on the HS-U420 (labeled R). O Put, the tape you want to copy into the HS-U420 and find tke place from which you want to begin copying. Press PLAY/ STOP. Connect a video cable terminal on the other other end of this cable OUTPUT terminal on VIDEO OUT). to the VIDEO INPUT VCR. Connect the to the VIDEO the HS-U420 (labeled Set the audio monitor on the HS-U420 to "Stereo." (See "Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions," on page 30.) of th,_ other VCR to "Exter- On the other VCR, press record and 1;hen PAUSE. (REC), O On the HS-U420, then PAUSE. press PLAY/STOP O Release the PAUSE at the same time. O Press PLAY/STOP (or STOP) on both VCRs when you are finished. button and on bol:h VCRs Using ChildLock The child lock feature lock the VCR: prevents others from using your VCR. To LOCK light [ I LOCK II 1111 II II II .I. I_l .liI I.I s -I s_ .I _ . _. O Press and hold down the DISPLAY button on the remote control for about 8 seconds. The LOCK light on the fluorescent display will light ui3. To cancel the child lock, press and hold down the DISPLAY button for about 8 seconds, until the LOCK light goes out. _>Important: 5O You can lock the VCR with the power ofT, 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. A oul e l 00fing Problems PossibleSolutions The VCR won't turn on. The VCR power is on but no controls work. • • ForMoreInformation Check the power cord and the AC outlet. Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light disappears. See Chapter 1, "Getting Know Your VCR" to Turn offthe VCR, unplug the POWER CORD and then plug it again after leaving _.he VCR off for about 2 minutes. Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold the DISPLAY button for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light disappears. See Chapter 1, "Getting KJ_ow Your VCR." to You can't see the VCR's picture on your TV. • • Check the TV's input setting. Check to see that your VCR is not set to "L." Se _ Chapter Your VCR." 3, "Operating Poor picture when watching the VCR's tuner on your TV. • • Check the video channe! setting. Check your TV's fine tuning. Se ? Chapter Your VCR." 3, "Operating VCR REC button function. • Check the erasure cassette. Se._ Chapter "gour VCR." 3, "Operating • • Check the hook-up. Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input. Se,_ Chapter 2, "ConnectJn_: Your VCR" oi" Chapter 3, "Operating Your VCR." Check the VCR tuning. Check the input selection on the VCR. Does the front panel display show "L"? If so, you must switch it to tuner by pressing the INPUT button. See Chapter "goar VCR." 3, "Operating Check that the programmed lights up on the fluorescent Check the clock time. recordir, glight display. See Chapter Yolr VCR." 3, "Operating • Check the tracking necessary. Adjust Poor or no Hi-Fi sound. ° • Check the monitor settings. Check the quality of the video tape. Playback "snowy". • Clean the video heads using a dry-type video head cleaning cassette. Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage your VCR. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could shorten head life. Be sure to follow the cleaning instructions carefully. Have your VCR video heads c.leaned by a qualified service technician. No picture recording. doesn't during VCR does not record TV. The VCR timer recording does not operate. • • Noise in the picture distorted sound, is noisy or and • VCR remote function. does not • • Press before Press before prevention control. tab on the manually the VCR button on the remote control operating your VCR. the TV button on the remote control operating your TV. if See Chapter 4, "Using Ad canced Features." the See Chapter Yollr VCR." 3, "Operating Se,-: Chapter Your VCR." 3, "Operating 51 Index A A/B switch ........................... adding channels .................. adjust button ......................... adjusting the tracking ........ advanced features, using .... advanced playback controls ............................. 11 27 8 42 41 Connecting Your VCR ......... controlling vibration ............ controls, basic playback ...... copy, making one of a tape. counter display ...................... counter, time ....................... counter zero stop ........... 30, 10 22 22 49 7 43 45 41 advanced options ................. 47 antenna, connections .......... 10 antenna terminals ................ 9 audio functions .................... 28 audio input terminals ........... 9 audio inputs, connecting a TV with .......................... 15 audio monitor ...................... 29 audio output terminals ......... 9 audio/video button ................ 8 auto-off ................................ 47 auto speed programming .... 39 B D daylight savings time .......... daylight savings time, auto deleting channels ................ digital tracking .................... digital tracking light (D). 7, display button ........................ displaying the time gauge and present time .............. dubbing ................................ 24 47 27 42 42 8 43 49 Loading and Unloading Tapes ................................ lock light ................................ locking th_ VCR .................. 21 7 50 i manual tracking .................. 43 marks, :index ........................ 46 memorize channels ............. 25 memory backup ................... 40 menu but';on .......................... 9 menus, using to set the time ............................ 23 Modern TV .......................... 18 Modern TV, viewing the VCR's picture _n ......................... 20 monitor' (audio monitor) ...... 29 mute button ............................ 8 mute, video ........................... 26 E eject button ............................ enter button ........................... EP .......................................... 6 9 7 N erasure, preventing ............. 21 espafiol ................................. 23 normal recording ................. 29 notes aboat programmed recording ........................... 38 number' buttons ..................... 8 C F 0 cable box, connecting .......... 11 cable, connecting ................. 10 cancel button ............. :........... 8 canceling a programmed recording .......................... 40 cassette slot ........................... 6 changing programmed recording settings ...... 34, 37 chapnel buttons ................. 7, 9 channel display ..................... 7 channels, adding and deleting ......... 27 programming the VCR to receive ........................... 25 selecting ........................... 28 child lock ............................. 50 cleaning, head ..................... 51 clock, setting ........................ 23 Connecting separate UHF/ VHF antennas .................. 13 Connecting the Antenna or Cable to the VCR ............. 10 Connecting the Television .. 14 fast forward button ........... 6, 9 fast forwarding a tape ......... 22 flat twin leads, connecting.. J_2 fluorescent display ................. 7 fran_ais ................................ "!3 Front Panel Buttons and Functions ........................... 6 function button ....................... 8 One Key Programming ....... 35 one key program button ........ 7 One-Touch Recording .......... 34 Operating Your VCR ........... 17 OTR ..................................... 34 backup, memory .................. 40 basic playback controls ....... 22 batteries, installing ............. 18 52 H head cleaning ...................... 51 I Important Safeguards ........... 2 index marks ............................... 46 search ......................... 30, 46 input button .......................... 9 installing the batteries ....... 18 L language .............................. '..)3 P pause button ......................... 9 pausing a tape ..................... 22 Picture, viewing the one from your VCR .......................... 20 play button ........................ 6, 9 play light ............................... 7 playback controls ................ 22 playback speed .................... 41 Playing a Tape .................... 22 power tmtton ..................... 6, 8 present time ........................ 44 Program, Quick ................... 37 programmed recording light. 7 programrned recording setting% changing ............ 40 programmed recording, canceling.......................... 40 programmed recording,notes about................................. 38 Programmingthe VCRto ReceiveTV Channels.......25 programmingyourVCRto record................................ 32 Programming,OneKey......37 0 Quick Program, using ......... 37 quick program button ........... 9 quick searching ................... 45 R record button (REC/OTR) ..... 7 record button ......................... 8 record light ............................ 7 record speed ........................ 29 record, programming your VCR to .............................. 32 recording .............................. 31 recording a current broadcast .......................... 31 recording, canceling a programmed ..................... 40 recording, notes about programmed ..................... 38 recording, One Key Programming ................... 35 recording, One-Touch Recording ......................... 34 recording, Quick Program .. 37 Remote Control, Using ....... 18 remote control sensor ............ 7 repaired tapes ..................... 21 rewind and reverse search buttons ............................ 6,8 rewinding a tape ................. 22 RF converter, setting .......... 48 S SAP ...................................... search, index ....................... searching techniques .......... searching, speed .................. selecting channels ............... selecting the on-screen language ........................... Setting Up Your VCR .......... skipping programs .............. slow motion .......................... 23 1'7 3!) 42 SP ..................................... 7, 30 special effects ...................... 4;t speed searching ................... 45 splitter ........................... 11, 14 still adjustment ................... 4'5 stop button ........................ 6, 9 T tape speed light ..................... tape status symbol ................ tape, fast forwarding ................. loading ............................... making a copy .................. pausing .............................. playing ............................... repaired ............................ rewinding ......................... television, connecting ........... time counter ........................ time gauge ........................... time, present ....................... time, setting ........................ tracking ............................... troubleshooting ................... TV button .............................. VCR/TV bntton ...................... 8 vibration, ,mntrolling .......... 22 video funcl;ions .................... 29 video inpu Lterminals ............ 9 video intm _s, connecting a TV with ............................. 15 video mute ........................... 26 video outp at terminals .......... 9 Viewing tt_e Picture from Your VC R ......................... 20 volume controls ..................... 9 W :7 :7 Welcome to Mitsubishi ......... 5 22 21_ 49 22 22 2] 22 14 43 4_ 44: 23 42 51 8 TV, operating with the remote .............................. 19 two times playback ............. 4_: U UHF/VHF antennas ............ 13 Unpacking Your VCR ........... 5 Using the Advanced Features ........................... 41 Using the Remote Control .. 18 Y 29 46 44 45 28 VCR button ............................ VCR light ............................... VCR, locking ........................ VCR, operating with the remote .............................. 8 7 50 18 53 Gufa deOperacibnB sica de la Videograbadora Funcionesb_sicas de los botones d) VCR CD G®® ® @ @ ou,cN bot6n de grabaci6n (REC, REC/OTR) Utili('.e este botdn para comenzar l.a grabaciSn. ® bot6n de pausa (PAUSE) Utilice este bot6n pa::a pausar "0@@ DISPLAY AUZ_K3_ID_O VOtUME CHANNEt ooGG MUlE " CD ,E_ _,_,o_,_..-(?_ V--_--1 I_ =L_DJUST ENTER --8 --6 __9 ADJUSTn una cinta. bot6n de rebobinado, bfisqueda hacia atrfis y ajuste (REW, ADJUST -) Optima este bot6n para rebobinar la einta o hacer una bdsqueda hacia atr4s. Tambi6n utilice esLe bot6n para seleo2ionar o ajustar articu]os de menfi. Eu OREC y apagar ® INPUT CANCEL __ (POWER) p_!.ra encender botdn de cancelaciSn (CANCEL) Utilice este botSn para cancelar selecciones en los raenfis en pantalla. 1 _PSR de encendi.do Oprima este botdn la videograbadora. 7 (_ botdn MENU @ bot6n de reproducci6n, parada e ingreso (PLAY, STOP, ENTER) Oprima este botbn para comenzar la reproducci6n de la cinta, oprima de nuevo para detener la cint_;. Durante el uso de los memis en pant alia, utilice este bot6n para fijar seleceiones de menfi. @ bot6n de modalidad (VCRYIW) Oprima este bot6n para cambiar entre el sintonizador o salida de la videograbadora, y el sintonizador del televisor. @ bot6n de canale,; ('CHANNEL) Optima estos botones para cambiar canales en la videograbadora. @ bot6n de adelanta _o, bfisqueda hacia adelante y ajuste (FF, ADJUST+) Optima este botSn para adelantar la cinta o hater una btisqued a hacia adelante. Tambidn, utilice este bot6n para seleccionar o ajustm: artfculos de menfi. 569 J 1 8 ([0) botSn de metal (MENU) Optima este bot6n para utilizar operativo de mengLs an pantalla. Si desea obtener 54 una gufa para esta videograbadora en EspaiioI, sg'ase llamar al (80(I) .553-7278 e] sistema o (77,9) 7?4-5526 . C6mo seleccionarel idioma de el sistema operativode mendsen pantalla O Si nunca se ha usado Desenchufe a enchufar. Selecl; Lansuase ]a video_abadora, la videograbadora 0 Oprima el bot6n POWER O Oprima el botdn MENU <:)English vaya al paso 0. por mils de dos minutos, para encender y wuelvala la videograbadora. en el control remoto. Verdi el mend de seleccionar el idioma "Select Language." Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST - o + en el control remoto para seleccionar el idioma. O Fran?ais O Despu4s de que haya seleccionado el idioma que deseado, oprima el botdn PLAY/STOP/ENTER, luego optima ell botdn MENU para salir de los men(ts. C6mo poner el reloj Sus L_lll selecciones I[.]_+ I if:- I ir'l+:-I i I i_.| son : .-"_.l,_l_ II'. ). l = Controles Especiales OProsramaci6n Inicial O Optima O Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST - o + en el control remoto para seleccionar el mend "Pro_amacidn Ini,:ial", luego oprima el botdn PLAY/STOP/ENTER. _EHTER_-_€onflrmar7 14K::_:_m_ADJUST_seleccionar O Prosramaci6ni!Iniciali!!! Sus selecciones son: +]l _l ol!l=JI _=]1 _ el bot6n MENU para vet el mend "Mend Principal." @) Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST - o + en el control remoto para seleccionar el mend Pon,_r el reloj , luego optima el botdn PLAY/STOP/ENTER. d[ _11I[o _Memorizar canales Anadir/borrar canales O Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST - o + y cl botdn PLAY/ STOP/ENTER para ajustar el rues, ado, dfa, h ?ray seleccidn de hora de verano. A1 completar los ajustes para poner el reloj, oprima el botdn PLAY/STOP/ENTER, luego optima el botdn MENU repetidamente para sal[r de lo,_ memis. C6mo programarla videograbadorapar grabar _Pr6sramar:: srabad OHora OHora comienza Zerminado OVel. 9rabado i:6_@_: AUTO 0 Optima 0 Utilice los botones de _juste ADJUST - o + para seleccionar el mend "Programar gra[ aciones ' Luego oprima el bot6n PIe,Y/ STOP!ENTER. O Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST - o + y el botdn PLAn!7 STOP/ENTER para ajustar el canal, el d_a, la hora de comienzo, la hora de terminado y ]a velocidad de la gn:ab_ cidn. O A1 completar la programacidn de grabacione% ,)prima el botdn PLAY/STOP!ENTER, luego optima el botdn MENU repetidamente para salir de los memis. el botdn MENU para vet el mend "Mend Principal.:" 55 MITSUBISHI VIDEO CASSETTE RECORI-)ER LIMITED WARRANTY MITSUBISHI ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. ("M ELA") warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if purchased 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 purchase at retail, we will repair or replace, at our option, any defective part including the video head without charge for the part. Parts used for replacement b. at an authorized are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. Labor. For six months from the date of original purchase at retail, we will provide the labor for ;:Lwarranty repair witho{Jt charge MITSUBISHI service center. c. Notice. To obtain warranty service, you must notify an authorized applicable warranty time period. 1. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY MITSUBISHI service q-enter of any defect within the SERVICE, deliver your VCR to the nearest MITSUBISHI service center. Shipping expenses are your responsibility. The name and address of the nearest service ceqter can be obtained 'rom your MITSUBISHI Dealer, or by writing or calling MELA at the address and telephone number below. Proof of purchase date from an authorized MITSUBISHI Dealer is required when requesting warranty service. Present your sales receipt or other document which establishes proof and date of purchase. THE RETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION the Owner Registration 2. CARD IS NOT A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE. Hov, ever, please detach and return Card so that we can contact you should a question of s_fety arise which could affect you. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modification, alteration, repair or service 3f this product by anyone other than an authorized MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; op,aration 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 ,_lectrical power. This warranty also excludes all costs arising from installation, adjustment of user controls, external antenn_ systems, service of ;_roducts purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-required instructions enclosed with the product for information regarding user controls. 3. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY maintenance including head cleaning. Consult NOT PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ANY REMEDY WHICH, BUT FOR -IHI S PROVISION, ".he operating lvllGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE E-XPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF: ONE YEAR. 4. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL OTHERWISE. 5. 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