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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

OWNER’S GUIDE

MODEL HS-HD2000U

This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the D-VHS, S-VHS and VHS formats. Only video cassette tapes

with the mark, mark or the mark may be used with this model. However, D-VHS

recordings are possible only with cassettes marked .

D-VHS tapes recorded on video products not using the D-VHS MTP/NTSC standard cannot be played

back on this unit.

VCR Plus+, C3, ALLSET and PlusCode are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

VCR Plus+ system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.

With the VCR Plus+ GOLD system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate

channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver.

SMART:

♦Program Conflict Warn-

ing

♦S-VHS and S-VHS ET

record/playback

♦VHS Hi-Fi audio record/

playback

♦VCR Plus+® C3 with

cable converter control

and AllSetTM

♦Satellite Receiver Con-

trol

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to

the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi-

cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of

important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the

product.

IMPORTANT:

RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION:

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

TACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:

THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO SECTION 820-40 OF THE NEC

WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND

SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS

PRACTICAL.

FAST:

♦Alfa 500 Precision High

Speed Mechanism with

500x rewind/fast forward

speed

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

EASY:

♦ViewPoint® Menu Oper-

ating System

♦Rental Xpress - Auto-

matic Rental tape re-

wind

♦VCR Plus+® easy pro-

gramming system

♦OTR2 Advanced One

Touch Recording with

delayed start time

♦Auto Clock Set

Special Features HS-HD2000U

To connect your VCR, go to page 4.

To play a tape, go to page 10.

To record a program, go to page 21.

To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 38.

SHORTCUTS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...................... 2

Hooking Up Your VCR................................. 4

Playback...................................................... 10

Setting Up Your VCR................................... 13

Memorizing Channels Automatically ........ 13

Satellite Receiver Control ...................... 15

Adding and Deleting Channels .............. 16

Setting the Clock.................................... 18

Recording .................................................... 21

Recording a Current Broadcast ............. 21

OTR ....................................................... 22

OTR2...................................................... 23

Using S-VHS Set-Up Menu ................... 24

Using Audio and Video Functions ......... 26

Timer Recording .......................................... 28

Conventional VCR Timer

Recording .......................................... 28

Quick Program ....................................... 30

VCR Plus+® System

Programming ..................................... 31

Timer Recording Hints ........................... 33

Editing Features .......................................... 36

Using Two VCRs to Copy ...................... 36

Advanced Features ..................................... 38

Advanced Playback Controls ................. 38

Searching Techniques ........................... 40

Using PrograManager............................ 42

Displaying Time Gauge, Remaining

Time, Current Time ............................ 46

Customize Choices Menu ...................... 47

Advanced Options ................................. 52

Location of Controls .................................... 54

Trouble Checks ........................................... 58

Specifications .............................................. 60

Index ........................................................... 60

Warranty ...................................................... 65

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.

Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. Thank you.

1 Read Instructions

All the safety and operating in-

structions should be read before

the product is operated.

2 Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instruc-

tions should be retained for future

reference.

3 Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and

in the operating instructions

should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5 Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall

outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-

ers. Use a damp cloth for clean-

ing.

6 Attachments

Do not use attachments not rec-

ommended by the product manu-

facturer as they may cause haz-

ards.

7 Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near wa-

ter — for example, near a bath

tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laun-

dry tub, in a wet basement, or

near a swimming pool, and the

like.

8 Accessories

Do not place this product on an

unstable cart, stand, tripod,

bracket, or table. The product

may fall, causing serious injury to

a child or adult, and serious dam-

age to the product. Use only with

a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table recommended by the manu-

facturer, or sold with the product.

Any mounting of the product

should follow the manufacturer’s

instructions, and should use a

mounting accessory recom-

mended by the manufacturer.

9A product and cart combination

should be moved with care.

Quick stops, ex-

cessive force, and

uneven surfaces

may cause the

product and cart

combination to

overturn.

10 Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet

are provided for ventilation and to

ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from

overheating, and these openings

must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be

blocked by placing the product on

a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar

surface. This product should not

be placed in a built-in installation

such as a bookcase or rack un-

less proper ventilation is provided

or the manufacturer’s instructions

have been adhered to.

11 Power Sources

This product should be operated

only from the type of power

source indicated on the marking

label. If you are not sure of the

type of power supply to your

home, consult your product dealer

or local power company. For

products intended to operate from

battery power, or other sources,

refer to the operating instructions.

12 Grounding or Polarization

This product is equipped with a

polarized alternating-current line

plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other). This plug

will fit into the power outlet only

one way. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert the plug

fully into the outlet, try reversing

the plug. If the plug should still

fail to fit, contact your electrician

to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized plug.

13 Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely

to be walked on or pinched by

items placed upon or against

them, paying particular attention

to cords at plugs, convenience re-

ceptacles, and the point where

they exit from the product.

14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable sys-

tem is connected to the product,

be sure the antenna or cable sys-

tem is grounded so as to provide

some protection against voltage

surges and built-up static

charges.

Article 810 of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,

provides information with regard

to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, ground-

ing of the lead-in wire to an an-

tenna discharge unit, size of

grounding conductors, location of

antenna-discharge unit, connec-

tion to grounding electrodes, and

requirements for the grounding

electrode.

15 Lightning

For added protection for this prod-

uct during a lightning storm, or

when it is left unattended and un-

used for long periods of time, un-

plug it from the wall outlet and dis-

connect the antenna or cable sys-

tem. This will prevent damage to

the product due to lightning and

power-line surges.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING

16 Power Lines

An outside antenna system

should not be located in the vi-

cinity of overhead power lines or

other electric light or power cir-

cuits, or where it can fall into such

power lines or circuits. When in-

stalling an outside antenna sys-

tem, extreme care should be

taken to keep from touching such

power lines or circuits as contact

with them might be fatal.

17 Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets, ex-

tension cords, or integral conve-

nience receptacles as this can re-

sult in fire risk or electric shock.

18 Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind

into this product through openings

as they may touch dangerous

voltage points or short-out parts

that could result in a fire or elec-

tric shock. Never spill liquid of

any kind on the product.

19 Servicing

Do not attempt to service this

product yourself as opening or

removing covers may expose you

to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

20 Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall

outlet and refer servicing to quali-

fied service personnel under the

following conditions:

(a) When the power-supply cord

or plug is damaged.

(b) If liquid has been spilled, or

objects have fallen into the

product.

posed to rain or water.

(d) If the product does not oper-

ate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are

covered by the operating in-

structions as an improper ad-

justment of other controls may

result in damage and will of-

ten require extensive work by

a qualified technician to re-

store the product to its normal

operation.

(e) If the product has been

dropped or damaged in any

way.

(f) When the product exhibits a

distinct change in perfor-

mance – this indicates a need

for service.

21 Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are re-

quired, be sure the service tech-

nician 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 ser-

vice technician to perform safety

checks to determine that the prod-

uct is in proper operating condi-

tion.

23 Heat

The product should be situated

away from heat sources such as

radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other products (including am-

plifiers) that produce heat.

CONDENSATION

Leave the VCR on, without a tape in

it, for 2 hours if the VCR has been ex-

posed to sudden changes in tempera-

ture. Sudden temperature changes

cause moisture to form on the metal

parts inside the VCR. This moisture

can cause the tape to stick and dam-

age the head. Leaving the VCR on

for a 2 hour period will dry the inside

of the VCR.

PROTECT THE POWER CORD

Do not damage the power cord. Dam-

age to the power cord may cause a

fire or shock hazard. When unplug-

ging the power cord, please hold it by

the plug and remove it carefully.

DO NOT PLACE HEAVY OBJECTS

ON THE RECORDER

Heavy objects placed on the recorder

will cause damage.

WHEN NOT IN USE

When you finish operating the re-

corder, always unload the cassette

and turn OFF the VCR POWER.

CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE

TAPES

• Avoid violent vibration or shock.

• Do not place in a location where

strong magnetic fields exist (near a

motor, transformer or magnet).

• Never place or store in direct sun-

light.

• Avoid dusty places.

• Place the cassette in the cassette

case and store vertically.

• Never store tape in a high humidity

location.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected

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

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

additional suggestions. You may find this booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful:

How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the US Government

Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Hooking Up Your VCR

Unpacking Your VCR

As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:

IMPORTANT

Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place the

VCR on top of the television as the surface may not be stable.

Choosing a Hookup

The connections shown in this book are general. Individual televisions, stereo systems and satellite receivers can vary

from those shown here. The first diagrams show connections for common equipment. Then, if you are connecting

equipment such as a satellite receiver, an integrated HDTV, an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or a Home Theater

receiver, you will also use those diagrams after you have connected the common equipment.

IMPORTANT

To maximize your system for its best performance, your dealer can

help you customize these hookups and sell you any additional connec-

tion accessories that may be necessary to match your particular

equipment and antennas.

1Make a list of each piece of equipment that you want to hook up.

2If you are connecting several pieces of equipment, you may be using more than one of these diagrams. Using your

list, find EACH of the diagrams you will need to connect all of your equipment. For example, to hook up this VCR, a

TV, a cable box, and a Home Theater receiver, you will use Cable System with Cable Box, and Connecting a Home

Theater receiver.

3If your TV has audio and video inputs, use the diagrams on page 6 in addition to the connections on the next page.

PRODUCT

REGISTRATION

Win in the

$100,000

Give Away III!

See inside...

• Remote control

• 2 "AA" size batteries • D-VHS cassette tape • Registration card

• 1 Audio/Video cable • 1 Coaxial cable • IEEE 1394 cable

• 1 IR emitter

• 1 S-Video cable

Antenna or Cable System

without Cable Box

Connecting Antenna or Cable

1Connect antenna or cable from wall outlet to

ANTENNA IN of the VCR.

2Connect VCR ANTENNA OUT to the TV’s

Antenna jacks (varies by TV).

3If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with

the connections on the next page. If not, plug

in power cords of VCR and TV.

IMPORTANT

You must use one of the connections shown on this page in order to record television or cable programs.

Cable System with Cable Box

Connecting Cable and Cable box

1Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLE IN on

the cable box.

2Connect OUT (or OUT TO TV) on the cable box

to ANTENNA IN on the VCR.

3Connect ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to the

TV’s antenna jacks (varies by TV).

4If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with

the connections on the next page. If not, plug in

power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.

5See page 9 for IR Emitter connection.

If your cable box has audio and video outputs, follow

the additional directions below. You may need to

purchase additional sets of audio/video cables for

this hookup.

6Connect the red and white cable to the AUDIO IN

R (right) and AUDIO IN L (left) on the VCR.

Connect the other end to the cable box’s AUDIO

OUT RIGHT and AUDIO OUT LEFT.

7Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO IN on

VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO OUT on

the cable box.

IMPORTANT

Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional suggestions for antenna/cable hookups.

If your TV has more than one antenna jack, ask your Mitsubishi dealer for advice on additional accessories.

Hooking Up Your VCR

VHF

UHF

VHF/UHF

ANTENNA

OUT

VCR Rear Panel

TV Rear Panel

Optional

UHF/VHF Splitter

Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm

Matching Transformer

Optional UHF/VHF Combiner

supplied

coaxial cable

From Antenna or

Cable wall outlet

VHF/UHF

VHF

UHF

OUTVIDEO L R

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEOAUDIOR L/MONO S-VIDEO

White Red

Yellow

TV Rear Panel

VCR Rear Panel

From Cable

wall outlet

Cable Box Rear Panel

coaxial cable provided

by cable company

supplied coaxial cable

3Set the RF converter to OFF. See page 48 for

instructions on this setting, which can be done at a

later time.

IMPORTANT

Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional sug-

gestions for audio video hookups.

To connect your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV,

connect only the white AUDIO OUT L of the VCR

and the white AUDIO INPUT of the TV. Since the

TV is not stereo, you cannot take advantage of your

VCR’s Hi-Fi stereo sound.

If you have an older TV without audio video inputs,

simply connect only the antenna or cable as shown

on the previous page.

Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs

Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to

take advantage of its superior sound capability and

connect it to a stereo TV system with audio and video

inputs. This connection also helps maintain the best

picture quality.

1Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO

OUT R (right) and AUDIO OUT L (left) on the VCR.

Connect the other end to the TV’s AUDIO INPUT

RIGHT and AUDIO INPUT LEFT. Match the colors of

the connectors to the cables.

2Connect the S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUT on VCR.

Connect the other end to S-VIDEO INPUT on the TV.

IMPORTANT

If your TV does not have S-Video connections, use

standard yellow video cable in step 2.

Hooking Up Your VCR

INPUT-1

INPUT-2

OUTPUT

MONITOR/TUNER

S-VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R

AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

OUT 1

AUDIORL

White Red

Yellow

supplied audio/video cable

supplied S-video cable

White

Red

Yellow

TV Rear Panel

VCR Rear Panel

When you connect an S-video cable, please do not connect

a yellow video cable because it may cause interference of the

picture depending on your TV.

Hooking Up Your VCR

Connections to integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver

If you connect the HS-HD2000U to an integrated HDTV

or an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver with an IEEE

1394 cable, you can record digital broadcasts in D-VHS

format, which records digital broadcasts as digital signals,

so programs can be recorded as is with no loss of quality.

And this connection also makes it possible to playback

the recorded digital signals in D-VHS format.

1Connect the supplied IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394

INTERFACE on the HS-HD2000U. You can connect

either of the two IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminals.

Connect the other end of this cable to IEEE 1394

INTERFACE terminal on the TV or receiver.

When you want to record digital broadcasts in analog (S-

VHS, S-VHS ET, VHS) format, follow the steps 2 and 3

below.

2Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO IN

R (right) and AUDIO IN L (left) on the VCR. Connect

the other end to the TV or receiver’s AUDIO OUTPUT

RIGHT and AUDIO OUTPUT LEFT. Match the colors

of the connectors to the cables.

3If your TV or tuner has an S-VIDEO OUTPUT,

connect the S-Video cable to S-VIDEO IN on the

VCR. Connect the other end to S-VIDEO OUTPUT

on the TV or receiver.

If your TV or tuner does not have an S-VIDEO

OUTPUT, connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO

IN on the VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO

OUTPUT on the TV or receiver.

IMPORTANT

You may need to purchase additional sets of audio

cable and S-video/video cable for this hookup.

Refer to your integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-

equipped HDTV receiver owner’s guide for this

connections.

VIDEO S-VIDEO

IEEE 1394

INTERFACE

IN 1

AUDIORL

White Red Yellow

White

Red

Yellow

VCR Rear Panel

If your TV or receiver has an S-VIDEO OUTPUT, connect the VCR

and the TV or receiver with an S-Video cable.

If your TV or receiver does not have an S-VIDEO OUTPUT, connect

the VCR and the TV or receiver with a yellow video cable.

IEEE 1394-equipped

HDTV receiver

integrated HDTV

supplied

IEEE 1394 cable

Hooking Up Your VCR

Notes about IEEE 1394 network

The IEEE 1394-equipped devices which are available to be connected to the HS-HD2000U are integrated HDTV, IEEE

1394-equipped HDTV receiver or D-VHS VCR. The data may not be sent/received correctly if you are connecting the

IEEE 1394-equipped devices other than Mitsubishi integrated HDTV or Mitsubishi D-VHS VCR.

You cannot send/receive the data of the digital video equipment (for example, digital video camera) or the personal

computer because the format is different from that of the HS-HD2000U.

Be sure not to make the IEEE 1394 connection in a loop, as shown below.

When you connect more than one IEEE 1394-equipped devices, turn the power off when they are not used because

leaving the unused devices turned on may cause the lack of memory and the signal cannot be transferred correctly. But

some IEEE 1394-equipped devices cannot receive or send the data when it is turned off, so refer to your device

owner’s guides.

While using the IEEE 1394-equipped device, do not plug in/off the IEEE 1394 cable or turn the power on/off of the

unused devices. When you unplug the IEEE 1394 cable and connect it again, leave it unplugged for a few seconds and

then connect again.

The maximum transmit speed of the IEEE 1394 INTERFACE on the HS-HD2000U is 400Mbps. This speed may be

slower when you connect the device with its transmit speed is different from this VCR.

IEEE 1394-equipped

device IEEE 1394-equipped

device

IEEE 1394-equipped

device IEEE 1394-equipped

device

IEEE 1394-equipped

device IEEE 1394-equipped

device

IEEE 1394-equipped

device

IEEE 1394-equipped

device IEEE 1394-equipped

device

IEEE 1394-equipped

device IEEE 1394-equipped

device

IEEE 1394-equipped

device IEEE 1394-equipped

device

CORRECT

INCORRECT

IMPORTANT

You cannot connect both a satellite receiver and a

digital cable box.

You may need to purchase an audio cable and an S-

video cable for this hookup.

If possible, you should have connected your VCR to

your TV with an S-Video cable. It will allow you to

watch the satellite video signal on your TV even

when the VCR is off if you set the Rear S-through in

the S-VHS Set-Up menu to ON.

If you connect your VCR to your TV with a standard

video cable, you will have to turn the VCR on to

watch the video signal from the satellite receiver.

You will be able to hear the audio signal from your

satellite receiver both when the VCR is on and off.

When you connect a satellite receiver to the S-video

input on the back of the VCR, you have to set the

Rear S-input in the S-VHS Set-Up menu to ON.

Refer to your Satellite Receiver Owner’s Guide for

Satellite dish to Satellite receiver connections, as

well as other possible video connections to your TV.

Connections to Satellite Receiver

If you have an RCA DSS®, Sony DSS®, Toshiba DSS®,

Panasonic DSS®, Hughes DSS®, PRIMESTAR®, or DISH

Network™ satellite system, you can connect the satellite

receiver to your VCR and then set up the VCR to change

the channels of the satellite receiver. This will allow you

to program your VCR to make unattended recordings

from several different satellite channels.

1Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO

OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the satellite receiver.

Connect the other end to the AUDIO IN R and AUDIO

IN L on the back of the VCR. Match the colors of the

connectors to the cables.

2Connect the S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUTPUT on

the satellite receiver. Connect the other end to the S-

VIDEO IN on the back of the VCR.

If your satellite receiver does not have S-VIDEO

OUTPUT, connect the video cable to VIDEO

OUTPUT on the satellite receiver. Connect the other

end to the VIDEO IN on the back of the VCR.

3See page 9 for IR Emitter connection.

connecting both a satellite receiver and a cable box

with audio video outputs

1Connect the satellite receiver to the audio video

inputs on the back of the VCR as shown.

2Connect the cable box to the audio video inputs on

the front of the VCR.

Hooking Up Your VCR

DSS® is a registered trademark of DirecTV, Inc.

PRIMESTAR® is a registered servicemark of PRIMESTAR Partners LP.

DISH Network™ is a registered trademark of EchoStar Communications Corp.

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L RAUDIO

OUT

VIDEOAUDIORL/MONO S-VIDEO

White

Yellow

Red

White Red

VCR Rear Panel

Satellite Receiver Rear Panel

Connect it only if the satellite

receiver does not have S-Video

Output.

Connections to Home Theater Receiver

You may wish to connect your VCR to a Home Theater

Receiver so that you can take advantage of the Surround

Sound audio recordings that are common with many

movies. Home Theater Receivers will often control both

the sound that is heard from the speakers and the picture

shown on your TV. Below is the basic connection be-

tween your VCR and Home Theater Receiver. If you use

this connection, you will not use Connections to TV with

Audio Video Inputs.

1Connect the red and white audio cables to AUDIO

OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the VCR. Connect the

other end to the VCR 1 AUDIO INPUT R and AUDIO

INPUT L on the Home Theater Receiver.

2Connect an S-video cable to S-VIDEO OUT on the

VCR. Connect the other end to the VCR 1 S-VIDEO

INPUT on the Home Theater Receiver.

Hooking Up Your VCR

3Connect an S-video cable to the MONITOR S-VIDEO

OUTPUT of the Home Theater Receiver. Connect

the other end to the S-VIDEO INPUT on the back of

the TV.

IMPORTANT

If either your Home Theater Receiver or TV does

not have S-Video connections, use standard yellow

video cables in step 2 and 3.

4See your Home Theater Receiver Owner’s Guide for

information concerning audio connection between TV

and Home Theater Receiver, or additional hookups

and operations.

IMPORTANT

You may need to purchase additional sets of audio

video cables for this hookup.

INPUT 1

S-VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R

AUDIO

S - VIDEO

VCR 1 VCR 2 TV

AUDIO

OUT IN OUT IN IN

VCR2 MONITORVCR 1

OUT IN OUT IN OUT

VCR2 MONITOR DVDVCR 1

OUT IN OUT IN OUT

VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

OUT 1

AUDIORL

TV Rear Panel

VCR Rear Panel

Home Theater Receiver Rear Panel

White

Red

White

Red

IMPORTANT

If you connect both a cable box and satellite re-

ceiver, place the IR Emitter to face the remote

control window (sensor) in the front of both. If you

cannot place it this way, you can purchase a dual IR

Emitter from your Mitsubishi dealer.

Connections to IR Emitter

Your VCR will be able to send remote control channel

changing commands to your compatible cable box or

satellite receiver. The VCR uses the IR Emitter to send

these commands in the same way as when you use the

hand held remote that came with the cable box or re-

ceiver.

1Connect the supplied IR Emitter to CONVERTER

BOX CONTROL on back of the VCR.

2Run the wire under or along side the cable box or

satellite receiver and place the end in front of the

cable box and/or satellite receiver.

3Use the double stick tape to secure the end of the

emitter in the proper place.

Hooking Up Your VCR

CONVERTER

BOX CONTROL

IR Emitter

Cable Box or Satellite Receiver

VCR Rear Panel

Playback

Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording the

Digital Broadcast in D-VHS format

1Make sure that your VCR and the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped

HDTV receiver is connected with an IEEE 1394 cable.

2Turn on the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.

3Turn on your TV and switch the input of the TV to the position which is

connected to the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.

4Press POWER on the VCR to turn the power on.

5When you are connecting the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver which is

available to control the VCR:

Set the IEEE 1394 setting of the receiver to be able to control the HS-

HD2000U. Refer to the receiver owner’s guide for this procedure.

When you are connecting the IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver which is not

available to control the VCR:

Press IEEE 1394 INPUT on the VCR remote control to select the receiver you

would like to playback/record. d1 to d5 will appear on the VCR front panel

display. Select the number corresponds to the receiver you would like to

playback/record.

To go back to viewing the picture from the TV, set your TV input to the previous

ANTENNA input position.

If you does not switch the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver

to the correct external input, the screen to the right will be displayed on the screen

when you try to watch the digital broadcast.

1394 connection list

When you connect an integrated HDTV, an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver or

a D-VHS VCR to the HS-HD2000U, you can see the list of connected TV, receiver

or VCR on the 1394 connection list menu up to 5 devices. The integrated HDTV,

an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver will be shown as TUNER and D-VHS VCR

will be shown as VCR. The device which was connected to the HS-HD2000U

before but now it is not connected, lose connection will be displayed. The device

connected first will be d1, and connected fifth will be d5. When you want to remake

the list, press CANCEL on the VCR remote control. In this case, the order of the

devices on the list will be changed.

Setting Up Your VCR to playback/recording the

tape in analog (S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS) format

The first thing you need to do is set up your VCR so that you can see the picture

coming from the VCR. It’s important to take a few minutes to set up your VCR

correctly before you try to use it. Based on the type of TV that you have, choose

one of the following:

TV with Audio/ Video Inputs

1Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input. For most Mitsubishi

TVs, this means pressing the TV’s INPUT button until you see the words Ext-1

or Input-1 on the screen. If you do not have a Mitsubishi TV, please refer to

your TV Owner’s Guide for this procedure.

2Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.

VCR POWER

IEEE 1394

INPUT

PWR.

STD

VCR

HMS

ƒ1394 connection list

d1 TUNER lose connection

d2 TUNER lose connection

d3 TUNER now connecting

d4 VCR now connecting

Press CANCEL to retake.

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Do you want to

watch the contents

of this program?

Sorry,but I cannot

comply with your

request on this line.

I'd like to advise you

to use the 1394's line.

3You are now watching the VCR’s picture. To go back to viewing the picture

from the TV, press the TV’s INPUT button to go back to the previous ANTENNA

input position.

4Later, you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on page

48.

If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer to your

home theater receiver’s owner’s guide.

TV without Audio/Video Inputs

If your TV does not have separate audio/video inputs, then your VCR will need to

convert the VCR’s picture to channel 3 or 4. This is called the video channel. The

factory has already selected channel 3; however, if it is a broadcast channel in

your area, then you will need to change this to channel 4. To make this change:

set up

1To choose channel 4: with VCR power OFF, turn the front panel jog dial disk

clockwise while holding down the SP/EP button on the front panel. Ant ch 4

will display on the front panel and the VCR will send signals on channel 4.

If needed, to return to channel 3: with the VCR turned OFF, turn the jog dial

counter-clockwise while holding down the SP/EP button on the front panel.

Ant ch 3 will display.

2Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.

operating

3Check to see if the VCR light on the front panel display is lit. If it is not, press

VCR/TV on the remote control until the VCR light appears on the front panel.

This light must be on when you watch a video tape or use the VCR menus.

The VCR light will turn on automatically when you play a tape or use the VCR

menus when the RF converter is set to ON. See page 48.

4Turn on the TV and change the TV to the video channel (3 or 4). You are now

watching the VCR’s picture.

To watch a channel that is different than the channel your VCR is recording, the

VCR light must be off. The VCR/TV button turns this light on and off.

Operating Your Remote Control

Installing the Batteries

1To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, then push the cover in

the direction of the arrow and lift.

2Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (–) are correct.

This is marked inside the battery compartment.

Next, you need to tell the remote control to operate the VCR, not the TV.

Operating the VCR with the Remote Control

The HS-HD2000U has two VCR remote control operational settings: VCR-A and

VCR-B. The HS-HD2000U is pre-set to VCR-A setting. See page 53 for informa-

tion about VCR operational setting.

1Set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote control to VCR position. This “tells”

the remote that you want to control the VCR.

Now your remote is ready to operate your HS-HD2000U. If the VCR does not

respond to the remote, please see page 53.

VCR/TV

POWER

JOG/CHANNEL

SP/EP

Playback

Loading a Tape

Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even when

the VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will automatically turn the VCR on. Use

only tapes that have a , or label.

1Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces you.

The other edge is hinged and should face the VCR. The plastic window that

shows the videotape should face up.

2Gently insert the tape evenly into the cassette slot until the VCR automatically

takes it in.

If the VCR will not automatically take the tape in, press EJECT and try again.

Your VCR will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly. If the VCR ejects the tape;

remove the tape, check to see that the contents label is facing you, that the geared

tape reels are facing down, wait a few seconds, and try again.

Playing a Tape

Playing a Tape Recorded in D-VHS Format

1When you are connecting the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV

receiver which is available to control the VCR:

Operate your TV or receiver to playback the tape. Refer to the TV or receiver

owner’s guide for this procedure.

When you are connecting the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV

receiver which is not available to control the VCR:

Press PLAY on the front panel or the remote control of the VCR.

You can stop playing by pressing STOP.

It will take a few seconds to display the playback picture. The mosaic noise, still or

black picture will appear until the correct picture appears.

When you playback the end point of a recording, the point where the recording

mode changes or the broken part of the tape, the mosaic noise, still or black picture

may appear.

The tape recorded in D-VHS format by another VCR may not be played back

correctly on this VCR.

Playing a Tape Recorded in Analog Format

1Press PLAY on the front panel or the remote control.

The VCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed. When the VCR

reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape

and stop.

You can stop playing by pressing STOP.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

STOP

PLAY

STOP

Playback

Using Basic Playback Controls

Rewinding a tape

While the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring

on the front panel to the left.

Fast forwarding a tape

While the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on

the front panel to the right.

Speed Search with picture

While the tape is playing, press FF on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on

the front panel to the right for forward speed search with picture, or press REW on

the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel to the left for reverse

speed search. See page 40 for additional information on searching techniques.

Pausing a tape

While the tape is playing, press PAUSE on the remote control or on the front panel

to freeze the picture on the screen.

Press PAUSE a second time to return to normal play.

If you leave the VCR in pause for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automatically

stop to prevent damage to the tape.

When pausing a tape recorded in D-VHS format, the black picture may appear

before the still picture appears depending on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-

equipped HDTV receiver.

Controlling the Vibration During Still Frame

If the picture vibrates during still frame, turn the jog dial while holding down SP/EP

on the front panel until the picture is steady.

Unloading a Tape

1Press EJECT on the front panel or on the remote control. If the VCR POWER

is off, the VCR will turn on, eject the tape, then turn off.

2Remove the tape.

Using repaired tapes

We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair.

If you repair a torn tape with improper materials, you could damage your VCR

when you play the tape.

Head cleaning

Your VCR automatically cleans the head and the drum of the VCR whenever you

load a tape. If you see mosaic noise, still or black picture when D-VHS playing, or

“noise” or snow when analog playing, eject the tape, re-load the tape, then wait 3

or 4 seconds. Repeat this process several times to improve the picture.

JOG/CHANNEL

SP/EP

PAUSE

REW

PAUSE

EJECT

Playback

Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operating

system. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCR

with clear, easy-to-understand language and design.

Before your VCR can receive television channels or you can program your VCR to

record, you need to memorize all of the channels you can receive into your VCR

and set the clock. Additionally, if you are using a satellite receiver, you need to do

a first time setup to memorizing satellite brand code. Fortunately, your VCR makes

this an easy process with our menu system.

When using the on-screen menus, use the JOG/SHUTTLE control on the remote

control, not the front panel. Use the ADJUST dial to move the highlight bar up or

down and to change the setting of selected features. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to

the right to enter a selection or adjustment (the ENTER button may also be used

for this). Turn the shuttle ring to the left to cancel or clear a setting (the CANCEL

button may also be used for this).

Using AllSet™ to Set Up Your VCR Automatically

AllSet will automatically set the clock, memorize all of the television stations

available to you and set the VCR Plus+® guide channel numbers.

You need to manually set the brand code for the satellite receiver.

If your local cable company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires you

to use a cable box, then your ability to program channels would normally be

limited. The cable box receives all of your channels, then sends only one to

your TV and your VCR, usually on channel 3 or 4.

If you are required to use a cable box, you should choose Cable box only or

Digital Cable box only option in step 4 on the next page and turn the cable box

on. Your HS-HD2000U will use its Converter Box Control technology to

change the channels on the cable box. Make sure you have properly placed

the IR Emitter (see page 9).

If your cable box or cable system seems incompatible with your new VCR, call

your cable company. They may be able to provide solutions to your problems.

1Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Press MENU

on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up. If First Time Set-Up is not

highlighted, use the ADJUST dial on the remote to highlight it.

2Turn the shuttle ring on the remote control to the right. First Time Set-Up menu

will appear. AllSet will be highlighted. Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

IMPORTANT

If you are recording or playing back a tape, Not available will flash and an error

message will appear. To correct this, stop the tape.

3You will see the AllSet explanation screen. Turn the shuttle ring to the right.

Setting Up Your VCR

Turn right

to Enter

ADJUST

Turn left

to Cancel

ƒFirst Time Set-Up

AllSet

Set the clock

«Add/delete channels

±Sat.receiver (OFF)

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

ªVCR Main Menu

¬Program to record

ƒ1394 connection list

Customize choices

»S-VHS Set-Up

ƒFirst Time Set-Up

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to exit menus

A special note to cable box

subscribers

AllSet

Fully Automatic Setting

Clock

VCR Plus+ Guides

Channel memory

Press ENTER to continue.

Press MENU to go back.

4You will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR. Using the list below as

a reference, turn the ADJUST dial to select the kind of antenna you connected.

•Cable if you have standard cable service without a cable box, use a cable

box with an A/B switch, or your cable box is not remote controllable

•Cable box only if you use a standard cable box

•Digital cable box only if you use a digital cable box

•Indoor/outdoor ant. if you use rabbit ears type or roof mounted type antennas

After you have selected, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

If you choose Cable or Indoor/outdoor ant.

An on-screen message and the front panel display of your VCR will show you that

the VCR is memorizing the stations you can receive. After the VCR has pro-

grammed all the channels, you will see the screen for entering the zip code. Go to

step 10 in this section.

If you choose Cable box only or Digital cable box only

You need to tell the VCR which manufacturer makes your cable box or digital cable

box, and on which channel the cable box or digital cable box sends a signal.

5Brand code will be highlighted. Turn the ADJUST dial or press the number

buttons to select the manufacturer’s code number for your cable box or digital

cable box. The codes are listed below.

6To determine if the Brand code is correct, press CHANNEL on the remote. The

channel number on the front panel display should change. Then your cable

box or digital cable box should change to the exact same number a moment

after it appears on your VCR.

If your cable box or digital cable box does not change channels at all, or does not

show the exact same number, try the next Brand code, if another is listed for your

type of cable box or digital cable box. Also make sure the IR emitter bulb faces the

IR window on the cable box.

If no code number is listed for your cable box, or if none of the listed numbers work,

try each code from 1 to 94. (For digital cable box, code numbers 3 to 5 are not

functional.)

If your cable box or digital cable box cannot be operated by a remote control (if it

has a mechanical dial or slide), then your VCR will not be able to change channels

on the cable box.

If your cable box will not respond to any of the codes, your VCR cannot change

channels on the cable box. You will need to change channels yourself, using the

cable box’s remote control. You should re-program your VCR, choosing Cable in

step 4. When programming to record, you will need to leave your cable box ON

and tuned to the channel you wish to record.

Cable Box Brand Code

Digital Cable Box Brand Code

AllSet

Now memorizing all the

stations you can receive

Channel 3

Stand by this may take

a few minutes

To cancel memorization,

press CANCEL

AllSet

Please enter code from

your Owner's Guide:

ƒBrand code --

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

ABC

Archer

Century

Citizen

Diamond

Eagle

Eastern

G C Electronic

Gemini

General Electric

General Instrument

Hamlin

Hitachi

Jerrold

Macom

Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number

Magnavox

Movietime

NSC

OAK

Panasonic

Paragon

Pioneer

Philips

RCA

Realistic

Regal

Regency

Rembrandt

Samsung

Scientific Atlanta

Sheritech

SL Marx

Sprucer

Stargate

Sylvania

Teknika

Texscan

Tocom

Toshiba

Unika

United Cable

Universal

Videoway

Viewstar

Zenith

1, 2, 11

29, 58, 65

29, 65

54, 58

17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63

29, 65

5, 60

1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91

22, 23, 45, 46, 47

1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91

59, 61, 67

30, 31, 51, 54

20, 51, 52

27, 39, 40, 49, 50, 61

14, 21, 25

6, 7

14, 15, 16, 92, 93, 94

26, 61, 62, 63, 64

14, 21, 25

37, 38

45, 48

55, 56

5, 14, 21, 25, 29

10, 11, 12, 13

5, 14, 29

14, 21, 25

5, 14, 29, 65

53, 66

1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91

32, 33, 34

30, 31, 54, 65

6, 7

17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63

6, 7, 8, 9

Manufacturer Code Number

1, 2

AllSet

What type of sources are

connected to the VCR?

’Cable

”Cable box only

”Digital cable box only

”Indoor/outdoor ant.

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Setting Up Your VCR

7When the Brand code is correct, turn the shuttle ring to the right. The screen

will add a Channel selection.

8Use the ADJUST dial to select the channel on which your cable box or digital

cable box sends a signal to the VCR (normally channel 3 or 4). If you

connected your cable box or digital cable box with audio/video cables, use

INPUT to select L1 (if you used the rear panel jacks), or L2 (if you used the

front panel jacks). You cannot use both digital cable box and satellite receiver.

Thus if you selected Digital cable box only in step 4, you cannot select L2.

9After entering the channel number, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The

VCR will begin memorizing the available channels. During this process your

TV screen, the front panel display, and your cable box or digital cable box

should all display each channel number one by one.

10 When the VCR is finished memorizing, you will see the screen for entering your

zip code. Use the number keys to enter your zip code. For example, if your

zip code is 92618, press 9-2-6-1-8.

If you enter a number incorrectly, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left or press

CANCEL.

When you have finished entering the zip code, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right.

The VCR will begin to search for a channel that carries a time signal to set the

clock. If the VCR can find the channel, it will set the clock. You can see if the clock

has been set on the front panel display of your VCR.

The clock setting set up time varies, it may take up to 30 minutes as the VCR

searches one by one for a channel that carries a time signal.

If the VCR will not set the clock (the current time display still shows –:– –), see

Setting the Clock on page 20.

11 Once the VCR has set the clock, it shows the message indicating that the first

step is completed. Then, press POWER to turn off the VCR and leave the

VCR off for the night. The full set-up will be completed overnight (from about

Midnight to 7:00AM).

During this time, the VCR will search for a channel that carries data to set the

VCR Plus+® guide channel numbers for your area and then check the guide

channel number against the channel number you receive in your home and

select the correct lineup automatically.

IMPORTANT

If you use a cable box or digital cable box, you will need to leave your cable

box or digital cable box ON at all times.

Setting Up Your VCR

AllSet

Your cable box sends a

signal on which channel?

ƒBrand code 1

ƒChannel 3

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

AllSet

Use number keys to enter

ZipCode

92618

Press ENTER when done.

Press CANCEL to erase

the ZipCode.

Press MENU to go back.

AllSet

Now memorizing all the

stations you can receive

Channel 3

Stand by this may take

a few minutes

To cancel memorization,

press CANCEL

AllSet

1st Step in Progress...

Please Wait.

Press MENU to go back.

AllSet

1st Step successful.

Please leave

your VCR Off Overnight

AllSet will be

completed Overnight

Press MENU to go back.

Setting Up Your VCR

12 Turn on the VCR the next day. When you set your TV’s input to view the VCR

picture, you will see one of the following messages:

– Setup Completed

– Press MENU to see the message of AllSet

– Setup failed

Setup Completed means AllSet has successfully completed the setup procedure

and set the VCR Plus+® system for recording. Press MENU to clear the screen.

Press MENU to see the message of AllSet means that you need to perform one

more operation before AllSet can complete the setup procedure. Press MENU to

see the full message as shown here.

This message is displayed when there is more than one cable company servicing

your zip code area. In these situations, there will be more than one channel lineup

and your VCR may not be able to identify which is the correct lineup for your home.

To select the correct channel lineup:

1Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. You will see the first lineup screen,

Lineup1, which will show selected key stations.

•Guide column shows the selected stations’ call letters or network name.

•VCRCH column shows the channel numbers used for the selected stations

by one of the local cable companies.

Note: As the VCR’s memory is limited, the Guide column may not display

call letters completely.

2Turn the ADJUST dial to cycle through the other possible lineups, Lineup2,

Lineup3 and so forth, until you find the lineup that matches your cable

company.

3Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The screen will instruct you to turn the

VCR off so that AllSet can complete the setup overnight. Leave the VCR

turned off overnight and check it the next morning for the Setup Completed

display.

If the correct lineup is not displayed or you see Setup failed, the VCR cannot set

up the VCR Plus+® guide channel numbers automatically. Set them manually when

you program your VCR to record with VCR Plus+® system. (See page 34.)

Setup failed means an error has prevented AllSet from properly setting up the

VCR Plus+® Guide channel numbers. This is normally caused by one of the

following reasons:

• You entered an invalid zip code for your area. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right to return to the zip code screen and re-enter the correct zip code. Try

the setup again and do not turn on the VCR until after 7:00 am the next day.

• You entered a new zip code that AllSet is not ready to use. Turn the shuttle

ring to the right to return to the zip code screen and re-enter your old zip

code. Try the setup again and do not turn on the VCR until after 7:00 am the

next day.

• You turned on the VCR and interrupted the AllSet procedure before it was

complete. AllSet completes the setup normally between midnight and 7:00

am. Try the setup again and do not turn on the VCR until after 7:00 am the

next day.

• AllSet information is not broadcast in your area. You will need to set the VCR

Plus+® Guide channel manually when you program your VCR to record with

VCR Plus+® system.

AllSet

Setup Completed.

Press MENU to exit

AllSet

Setup failed.

Press ENTER to try again

Press MENU to go back.

AllSet

Lineup1

Guide VCRCH Guide VCRCH

NBC 023 --- ---

HB0 027 --- ---

--- --- --- ---

Use ADJUST to choose

correct Lineup,

and ENTER.

AllSet

Lineup2

Guide VCRCH Guide VCRCH

NBC 032 --- ---

HBO 005 --- ---

--- --- --- ---

Use ADJUST to choose

correct Lineup,

and ENTER.

AllSet

Setup has not been

completed yet.

Your choice is necessary

to complete Setup.

Press ENTER to continue.

IMPORTANT

Automatic channel programming using AllSet may include vacant channels if

there are stray signals or noise on those channels. If this occurs, you can

manually delete the channels using the procedure in the section Adding and

Deleting Channels.

You do not need to perform this set-up again unless your cable company

changes their channel lineup, or you move the VCR to a new address.

After a power failure, if you have set Clock set within the Set the clock menu

to AUTO, then AllSet will automatically set the clock again.

Once the VCR has completed the AllSet set-up, it can automatically set the

clock, including your time zone and daylight saving time. In order for the

auto clock function to work, the Clock set within the Set the clock menu must

be set to AUTO. Follow ALL the steps in Setting the Auto Clock.

Satellite Receiver Control

If you are using a satellite receiver, you can set up your VCR to change channels

on the satellite receiver.

1Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Press MENU

on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.

2Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select First Time Set-Up. Turn

the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

3You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Turn the ADJUST dial to select Sat.

receiver.

IMPORTANT

You cannot select Sat. receiver if you select Digital Cable box only in step 4

of AllSet (on page 14).

4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to select the correct code for your satellite

receiver.

Manufacturer Code

GE 1

RCA 1, 8

PRIMESTAR®2

Sony 3

DISH Network 4

Toshiba 5

Panasonic 6

Hughes 7

none OFF

5After you have selected, press MENU twice to exit the menus.

IMPORTANT

After you have connected the satellite receiver and set the brand code, you

need to see if your VCR can control your satellite receiver. To do this, use

CHANNEL or number buttons on the VCR remote to tune to a satellite

channel. If the satellite channels appear on your TV, then your VCR can

control your satellite receiver.

Setting Up Your VCR

ƒFirst Time Set-Up

AllSet

Set the clock

«Add/delete channels

±Sat.receiver (OFF)

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER to change.

Press MENU to go back.

Adding and Deleting Channels

If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed

the automatic channel memorizing by using AllSet. You cannot do this for channels

coming from a satellite receiver.

1Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 47.

2Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote control

until a channel number appears on the screen or the front panel display.

3Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.

4Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select First Time Set-Up. Turn

the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

5You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Turn the ADJUST dial to select Add/

delete channels. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

IMPORTANT

If you are recording, playing back a tape, receiving a video signal from an

external input, or watching a satellite receiver channel, then Not available will

flash on-screen. To correct this, stop the tape or turn off the menus and

switch the VCR’s input to tuner.

6You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use the ADJUST dial

to select the channel that you want to add or delete. Press ENTER or turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right to add the channel; press CANCEL or turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the left to delete it.

7When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press MENU three times to

exit the menus.

IMPORTANT

If you use AllSet to memorize channels again, you will lose all of the manual

changes you made. All of the channels you deleted will be added; all of the

channels you added will be deleted. If your cable box receives only one or

two digit channels, you cannot add a three-digit channel.

Setting Up Your VCR

«Add/delete channels

Channel 39

Not in memory

Use ADJUST to select,

a channel. Use ENTER

to add it. CANCEL to

delete it.

Press MENU to go back.

ƒFirst Time Set-Up

AllSet

Set the clock

«Add/delete channels

±Sat.receiver (OFF)

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Selecting a Channel

Now that you have memorized channels, and added or deleted some, you will want

to be able to select channels. If you have not yet memorized channels using

AllSet, see page 13. (If you selected digital cable box, you cannot select any

satellite channels.)

Antenna/Cable selections Your VCR can receive

indoor/outdoor antenna VHF/UHF channels 2–69

cable antenna without box cable channels 1–125

cable box only cable box channels 0–99

digital cable box digital cable box channels 0–999

Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive

Sony, RCA, GE, Toshiba, any channel from 100-999 provided

Panasonic, Hughes, by your satellite service

DISH Network™(cable channels 100-125 cannot be selected)

Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive

PRIMESTAR®any channel from 1-999 provided

by your satellite service

(cable channels 100-125 cannot be selected)

If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR will not

change channels.

selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels sequentially

Press CHANNEL on the remote control or turn the jog dial on the VCR front panel.

This will cycle through the channels in sequential numerical order.

When you select the digital cable channels from 100 to 999, holding down the

CHANNEL on the remote or turning the jog dial on the front panel quickly will

advance the channels in 10 channel increments.

selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels directly

Use the number buttons on the remote control. For example, to choose channel

23, press 2-3. If you select digital cable channels, you can select the three digits

channels directly by using the number buttons. For example, to choose digital

cable channel 157, press the 1-5-7.

To select a single digit channel, such as channel 5; press 0-5. You can also press

5, then press ENTER.

selecting satellite channels sequentially

Press CHANNEL on the remote or turn the jog dial on the VCR front panel. When

pressing the up arrow or turning the jog dial to the right, the lowest satellite channel

will follow the highest antenna or cable channel. When pressing the down arrow or

turning the jog dial to the left, the highest satellite channel will follow the lowest

antenna or cable channel. The other satellite channels will follow in numerical

order. Continuously holding down CHANNEL on the remote or turning the jog dial

on the front panel quickly will advance the channels in 10 channel increments.

selecting satellite channels directly

For Sony, RCA, GE, Toshiba, Panasonic, Hughes and DISH Network; press the

number buttons on the remote. For example, to go to channel 263, press 2-6-3.

For PRIMESTAR channels, press INPUT until the channel number with the

PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display. Then press the num-

ber buttons on the remote.

For one or two digit channel numbers, press the number buttons, then turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right. For example, to go to channel 29, press 2-9-ENTER.

Setting Up Your VCR

Setting the Clock

If your clock is set correctly, skip this section.

If your VCR cannot set the clock automatically in the AllSet™ procedure, you have

to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting the Clock Manu-

ally.

Setting the Auto Clock

Your VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time signal which some

TV and cable channels transmit with their broadcasts. Most PBS stations send this

signal; however, this function works only if a channel in your area is broadcasting a

time signal. If you don’t receive this signal, set the clock manually.

1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu will appear.

2Turn the ADJUST dial to select First Time Set-Up. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to

the right. The First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Use the ADJUST dial to

select Set the clock. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

3You will see the Set the clock menu. Clock set will be highlighted. Turn the

ADJUST dial to select AUTO.

4Turn the VCR off to activate the auto clock setting function.

The VCR will search for a channel that carries a time signal, then set your time

zone and daylight saving time. If there are only a few channels in your area that

carry time signals, it may take about 30 minutes to complete. If you turn the VCR

on before the correct time displays, the auto clock setting will be cancelled. See if

the clock has been set on the front panel display on the VCR.

If the VCR displays the wrong time, the time zone setting may not be correct. To

adjust this, follow the steps in If the VCR displays the wrong time. (See the next

page.)

IMPORTANT

When you memorized channels, if you chose Cable box only or Digital

cable box only, make sure you leave the cable box or digital cable box on.

At 3:00 am, when the VCR power is off, the VCR will begin to automatically

change channels on the cable box, one by one, to set the clock. At this time

you cannot use the cable box.

If you want to use the cable box at 3:00 am, turn on the VCR or set the Clock

set of the Set the clock menu to MANUAL. In both cases, auto clock function

will be canceled.

When you memorized channels, if you chose Cable or Indoor/outdoor ant.,

the VCR will set the clock as soon as you turn off the VCR, and at 3:00 am.

After a power failure, the VCR will automatically set the clock again. (If you

have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to MANUAL, the

auto clock function will not work.)

ƒFirst Time Set-Up

AllSet

Set the clock

«Add/delete channels

±Sat.receiver (OFF)

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Set the clock

ƒClock set (AUTO)

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Setting Up Your VCR

If the VCR displays the wrong time

1Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3. Then turn the SHUTTLE

ring to the right.

2You will see the Set the clock menu. Channel will be highlighted. If you know

the channel that carries a time signal, turn the ADJUST dial to enter the

channel. Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For fastest response,

enter your local PBS station. If you don’t know it, leave the channel setting at

AUTO. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

3Time zone will be highlighted. Turn the ADJUST dial to select the time zone of

your area. Available time zones are: Atlantic, Eastern, Central, Mountain,

Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

4Daylight savings will be highlighted. Turn the ADJUST dial to select AUTO, ON

or OFF. If you follow daylight saving time, select ON. If not, select OFF. If you

select AUTO, the VCR automatically sets the daylight saving time.

5To activate the auto clock function, turn off the VCR.

Setting the Clock Manually

Skip this section if your VCR has set the clock correctly using AllSet or the auto

clock function.

1Press MENU on the remote control. You will see the VCR Main Menu.

2Turn the ADJUST dial to select First Time Set-Up. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to

the right. First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Turn the ADJUST dial to select

Set the clock. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

3You will see the Set the clock menu. Clock set will be highlighted. Turn the

ADJUST dial to select MANUAL. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

4Daylight savings will be highlighted. Turn the ADJUST dial to select ON or

OFF. If you are currently following daylight savings, select ON. Otherwise,

select OFF. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

Set the clock

ƒChannel (065)

ƒTime zone (AUTO)

ƒDaylight savings(AUTO)

To activate Auto Clock,

turn off the VCR.Ł

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Set the clock

ƒChannel (065)

ƒTime zone (Eastern )

ƒDaylight savings(AUTO)

To activate Auto Clock,

turn off the VCR.Ł

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Set the clock

ƒDaylight savings (OFF)

ƒMonth March

ƒYear 2001

ƒDate 18 Sunday

ƒTime 7:00pmŁ

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Set the clock

ƒClock set (MANUAL)

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Set the clock

ƒDaylight savings (OFF)

ƒMonth --

ƒYear --

ƒDate --

ƒTime --:--Ł

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Setting Up Your VCR

5Turn the ADJUST dial until the correct month appears on screen. Turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

6Turn the ADJUST dial to set the current year. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right.

7Turn the ADJUST dial to set the date. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

8The hour numbers and the am/pm indicator will be blinking. Turn the ADJUST

dial to set the hour and am/pm at the same time. Turning the dial right moves

the clock forward; turning the dial left moves the clock backward. Turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

9Turn the ADJUST dial to set the minutes. When you have set the correct time,

turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. First Time Set-Up menu will appear, and

the clock will start running.

10 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.

You can adjust the daylight saving time manually. When Daylight savings is

highlighted, turn the ADJUST dial to select ON or OFF.

If you select ON, the VCR will set the clock forward one hour.

If you select OFF, the VCR will set the clock back one hour.

IMPORTANT

Any time you adjust this setting, check your programmed recordings to be

sure they are set to the correct times.

Set the clock

ƒDaylight savings (OFF)

ƒMonth March

ƒYear 2001

ƒDate 18 Sunday

ƒTime 12:00pm

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Set the clock

ƒDaylight savings (OFF)

ƒMonth March

ƒYear 2001

ƒDate 18 Sunday

ƒTime 7:00pmŁ

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Set the clock

ƒDaylight savings (OFF)

ƒMonth March

ƒYear 2001

ƒDate 1 Thursday

ƒTime 12:00pmŁ

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Setting Up Your VCR

Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take full advantage of

our advanced electronics. First, you can learn how to record a current broadcast.

Then, in another section of this book called Timer Recording, you can learn how

to program your VCR to record at a later time and day.

Recording a Current Digital Broadcast

Recording a Current Digital Broadcast in D-VHS format

1Follow the steps 1 to 5 of Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording the

Digital Broadcast in D-VHS format on page 12.

2Select the channel you would like to record on the integrated HDTV or IEEE

1394-equipped HDTV receiver, not on the VCR.

3Load a D-VHS tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

4Make sure that the D-VHS button on the front panel is lit. If not, press this

button until it lights up.

5When you are connecting the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV

receiver which is available to control the VCR:

Operate your TV or receiver to record the program, pause recording or stop

recording. Refer to the TV or receiver owner’s guide for this procedure.

When you are connecting the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV

receiver which is not available to control the VCR:

Press IEEE 1394 INPUT on the VCR remote control to select the device you

would like to record. d1 to d5 will appear on the front panel display. Select the

number corresponds to the device you would like to record. And then press

REC on the remote control or on the front panel.

Recording will start. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automati-

cally rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.

• You can stop recording at any time by pressing STOP or PAUSE on the remote

or on the front panel.

• To resume recording from STOP, press REC.

• To resume recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE.

You cannot use REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel to resume recording

from PAUSE.

IMPORTANT

Refer to your integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver

owner’s guide.

The recording mode will be changed automatically depending on the

broadcasting signal.

While the VCR is recording a digital broadcast, please do not change the

channel on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.

If you pause the VCR for more than five minutes, recording will stop

automatically to protect the tape.

If you pause a recording, the mosaic noise, still or black picture may appear

when playing the point where the recording is resumed.

If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure prevention tab

removed, the VCR will eject it. To record over such a tape, simply place a

piece of vinyl tape over the opening.

Recording

REC

2 REC LENGTH

D-VHS

REC

STOP

IEEE 1394

INPUT PAUSE

PAUSE

Erasure prevention tab

Recording

recording the copy protected digital programs

Some program have copy protect data to prohibit or restrict the D-VHS recording.

• Programs without copy protection : D-VHS recording is available.

• Programs with copy restriction : You can record in D-VHS format once, but

cannot copy.

• Programs prohibited from copying: D-VHS recording is not available.

Recording a Current Digital Broadcast in analog (S-VHS/S-VHS ET/

VHS) format

1Select the channel you would like to record on the integrated HDTV or IEEE

1394-equipped HDTV receiver, not on the VCR.

2Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

3Set the recording format. See Selecting Recording Format on page 24.

4Set the Front S-input in the S-VHS Set-UP menu when you connect the

integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver to the front panel of

the VCR, or Rear S-input when you connect the integrated HDTV or IEEE

1394-equipped HDTV receiver to the rear of the VCR. See Selecting S-input

Setting on page 24.

5Press INPUT to set the external input to the position which is connected to the

integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.

• select L1 if you connect to the rear panel.

• select L2 if you connect to the front panel.

6Set the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on the

remote control or on the front panel.

7Press REC on the remote or REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel.

Recording will start. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automati-

cally rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.

• You can stop recording at any time by pressing STOP or PAUSE on the remote

or on the front panel.

• To resume recording from STOP, press REC.

• To resume recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE.

You cannot use REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel to resume recording

from PAUSE.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to connect the VCR and an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped

HDTV receiver with an S-video/video and an audio cable to record a digital

broadcast in analog format.

While the VCR is recording a digital broadcast, please do not change the

channel on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.

The menu or the program list will be recorded if it is displayed during

recording.

If you pause the VCR for more than five minutes, recording will stop

automatically to protect the tape.

If you record a digital broadcast in analog format, the picture quality will not

be as clear as that of the original digital broadcast.

If you record a copy protected digital program, the copy protect data will also

be recorded.

REC

INPUT

STOP

PAUSE

SP/EP

REC

2 REC LENGTH

SP/EP

Recording a Current Broadcast in analog (S-

VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS) format

1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

2Set the recording format. See Selecting Recording Format on page 24.

3Set the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on the

remote control or on the front panel.

4Set the VCR’s input to tuner by pressing INPUT until a channel number shown

on-screen or on the front panel display. If L1 or L2 appears instead of a

channel number, continue to press INPUT until a channel number appears. To

record channels from a PRIMESTAR® receiver, press INPUT until a channel

number with the PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display.

5Select the channel you wish to record by pressing CHANNEL or the number

buttons on the remote or the jog dial on the front panel. If you are using a

cable box that the VCR cannot control, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and

change the channel on the cable box, not on the VCR.

6Press REC on the remote or REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel.

Recording will start. When the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it will automati-

cally rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.

• You can stop recording at any time by pressing STOP or PAUSE on the remote

or on the front panel.

• To resume recording from STOP, press REC.

• To resume recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE.

You cannot use REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel to resume recording

from PAUSE.

IMPORTANT

If you pause the VCR for more than five minutes, recording will stop

automatically to protect the tape.

If you record in extended play (EP), you will only be able to play the tape on

a VCR equipped for EP play, such as this one.

CHANNEL

JOG/CHANNEL

SP/EP

REC

INPUT

STOP

PAUSE

SP/EP

STOP PAUSE

REC

2 REC LENGTH

Recording

Using One-Touch Recording (OTR)

One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately, and have

your VCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over.

1When you record a digital broadcast in D-VHS format, follow the steps 1 to 4

on page 26.

When you record a digital broadcast in S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS format, follow

the steps 1 to 6 on page 27.

When you record an analog broadcast in S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS format, follow

the steps 1 to 5 on page 28.

2Press REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel twice. The first time you press

the button, recording will begin. The second press of the same button adds 30

minutes to the OTR timer, displayed on the front panel. The OTR 2/˙REC

LENGTH on the remote control can also be used. When you first press this

button, the VCR will begin recording and 30 minutes is added to the OTR timer.

3Press REC/˙REC LENGTH or OTR 2/˙REC LENGTH for each additional 30

minutes you want to add to the OTR timer, up to 4 hours. If you press REC/

˙REC LENGTH 10 times or OTR 2/˙REC LENGTH 9 times, you will see

End on the front panel display. The VCR will record until the end of the tape. If

you press REC/˙REC LENGTH an eleventh time, the VCR will resume

normal manual recording. If you press OTR 2/˙REC LENGTH an twelfth

time, 0:00 will be displayed on the front panel display and the recording will

stop.

The OTR timer will begin to count down backwards. When it reaches zero, the

VCR will stop recording and turn off. The OTR light on the front panel display will

light up during the OTR recording.

If you program too much time into the OTR timer

Continue pressing REC/˙REC LENGTH or OTR 2/˙REC LENGTH. After the

End point you can start over from zero, adding time in 30 minute intervals.

How OTR affects other controls

If you press PAUSE during OTR, the VCR will pause recording, but the OTR timer

continues to count down.

Press PAUSE again to resume recording from the record-pause mode. The REC/

˙REC LENGTH will not resume your recording.

If you press STOP during OTR, you erase the OTR programming.

INPUT

SP/EP

CHANNEL

JOG/CHANNEL

SP/EP

REC

2 REC LENGTH

Recording

Using Standby One-Touch Recording (OTR2)

Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR2) is a programming method to

begin recording within the next 24 hours and record in 30 minutes intervals. Before

you use OTR2, make sure the clock has been set correctly.

1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

2Set the recording format. See Selecting Recording Format on page 24.

3Set the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on the

remote control or on the front panel.

4Set the VCR’s input to tuner by pressing INPUT until a channel number shown

on-screen or on the front panel display. If L1 or L2 appears instead of a

channel number, continue to press INPUT until a channel number appears. To

record channels from a PRIMESTAR® receiver, press INPUT until a channel

number with the PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display.

5Press CHANNEL or the number buttons on the remote or the front panel jog

dial to choose the channel to be recorded. If you are using a cable box that the

VCR does not control, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the

channel on the cable box.

6Press PAUSE/%START TIME on the front panel or OTR 2/%START TIME on

the remote to set the time when you wish recording to start (within 24 hours).

The start time is displayed on the front panel. The first time display is the next

half-hour increment from the current time. For example, if it is currently 2:15,

2:30 (next half-hour increment) will be displayed. Similarly, if it is currently

2:40, 3:00 (again, the next half-hour increment) will be displayed. Each time

you press the button, the start time is delayed by 30 minutes.

7Press REC/˙REC LENGTH or OTR 2/˙REC LENGTH on the remote for

each additional 30 minutes you want to add to the OTR2 timer, up to 4 hours. If

you see End on the front panel display, the VCR will record until the end of the

tape.

If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH

NetworkTM satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON. If the

HS-HD2000U does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned the station

you wish to record.

After 30 seconds, the power will turn off and the programmed recording light will be

lit. The VCR will automatically turn on at the OTR2 start time and recording will

begin. When the OTR2 timer reaches zero, the VCR will stop recording and turn off

automatically. If the end of the tape is reached before OTR2 is finished, the VCR

will stop and the power will turn off.

IMPORTANT

Other programs you have set to record may be erased if:

• the start times are before the OTR2 start time

• conflicts with the OTR2

• starts within one minute or less after the OTR2 finishes

If you turn the power on while your VCR is in stand-by for the OTR2, the

OTR2 programming will be erased.

To cancel OTR2

• Turn the power OFF while you are programming the timer.

• Turn the power ON if you have finished programming the timer.

How OTR2 affects other controls

If you press REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel during OTR2 recording, 30

minutes will be added to the OTR2 timer. If you press STOP during OTR2 record-

ing, you erase the OTR2 programming.

INPUT

SP/EP

CHANNEL

JOG/CHANNEL

SP/EP

REC

2 REC LENGTH

1 START TIME

PAUSE

2 REC LENGTH

1 START TIME

Recording

OTR2

PROG REC

Notes about Available Tape and Recording Time

Recording format

The available recording format is as follows:

When you use a D-VHS tape for D-VHS recording, the recording format is preset to

D-VHS format.

When analog recording, the recording format is preset to S-VHS format when you

use a D-VHS or S-VHS tape, VHS format when you use a VHS tape.

Recording mode

The available recording mode is as follows:

HS : You can record the half duration of STD.

STD : You can record the same duration as described on the tape.

SP : You can record the same duration as described on the tape.

EP : You can record the duration as three times as described on the tape.

When you record a digital broadcast in D-VHS format, the recording mode will be

changed automatically depending on the broadcast signal of the recorded program.

For analog recording, set the recording mode manually by pressing SP/EP.

When playing a tape, the VCR will automatically select the recording mode.

Recording time

The available recording time is as follows:

Recording format D-VHS S-VHS

Tape

VHS

D-VHS

S-VHS

S-VHS ET

VHS

Yes No No

Yes Yes No

Yes Yes Yes

YesNo No

Recording format HS

Analog recording modeDigital recording mode

STD

D-VHS

S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS Yes Yes

SP EP

YesYes

Recording format

D-VHS tape

DF-240

Recording time (when recorded in STD/SP mode)

DF-300

D-VHS

S-VHS/VHS

4h 5h

2h 2h 30m

DF-360 DF-420 DF-480

3h 7h

3h 30m 8h

Recording format

S-VHS/VHS tape

T-30

Recording time (when recorded in SP mode)

T-60

S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS

30m 1h T-90 T-120 T-140

1h 30m 2h 2h 20m

T-160 T-180

2h 40m 3h T-200 T-210

3h 20m 3h 30m

Recording

Using S-VHS Set-Up Menu

Selecting Recording Format

When analog recording, the HS-HD2000U allows you to choose between recording

in standard VHS or Super VHS (S-VHS) when you use an S-VHS tape. If you use

a VHS tape, you can choose to record in S-VHS ET (Expansion Technology) mode

or VHS. S-VHS ET mode allows you to record in S-VHS format on a VHS tape.

Though the picture quality of S-VHS ET mode will not be as clear as that of the S-

VHS format, you can record or playback with a higher picture quality than VHS

format.

1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.

2Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select S-VHS Set-Up. Turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

If you use S-VHS tape for recording:

3Turn the ADJUST dial to select S-VHS record.

4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to select the recording format.

• select AUTO if you want to record in S-VHS.

• select OFF if you want to record in VHS.

5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

If you use VHS tape for recording:

3Turn the ADJUST dial to select S-ET record.

4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to select the recording format.

• select OFF if you want to record in VHS.

• select ON if you want to record in S-VHS ET.

•AUTO will make the VCR automatically select VHS or S-VHS-ET as a result

of the PerfecTape® function. See page 48 for the PerfecTape®.

5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

During playback, the VCR automatically selects the recorded format/mode.

• The S-VHS light on the front panel display will light up during the playback

with the tape recorded in S-VHS.

• The S-VHS ET light on the front panel display will light up during the

playback with the tape recorded in S-VHS ET.

IMPORTANT

For the best quality recording, use S-VHS tapes and record in the S-VHS

format.

The quality of S-VHS ET recordings will vary by the quality of VHS tapes

used. For the best quality S-VHS ET recordings, it is recommended that you

use HG tapes.

S-VHS recordings can be played on:

• S-VHS VCRs

• VHS VCRs with S-VHS Quasi playback capabilities

S-VHS ET recording can be played on:

• S-VHS VCRs (not all S-VHS VCRs will be able to play S-VHS ET)

• VHS VCRs with S-VHS Quasi playback capabilities

Please use this VCR or S-VHS VCR with S-VHS ET mode to playback the

tape recorded in S-VHS ET for better picture quality.

Recording

Selecting S-input Setting

To watch the picture from other equipment through the VCR, you have to select the

S-video input jack or video input jack that matches the equipment. If you connect

the satellite receiver to the VCR with an S-video cable, you have to set Rear S-

input to ON.

1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.

2Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select S-VHS Set-Up. Turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

3Turn the ADJUST dial to select Front S-input if you use the front panel jacks, or

select Rear S-input if you use the rear panel jacks.

4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to select which input jack to input.

• select OFF when you want to input signals from video input jack.

• select ON when you want to input signals from S-video input jack.

5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

Using S-through

This function allows you to view the video signal from the equipment connected to

the back of the VCR even when the VCR is off. To use this function, you have to

connect your VCR and TV, and also connect your VCR and the other equipment

with an S-Video cable. For example, if you connect satellite receiver with an S-

Video cable, you can watch the satellite video signal on your TV with the VCR

power off when you set Rear S-through to ON.

1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.

2Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control to select S-VHS Set-Up. Turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

3Turn the ADJUST dial to select Rear S-through.

4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to set Rear S-through to ON or OFF.

5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

Recording

Using Audio and Video Functions

The audio and video function menus allow you to set things such as listening to the

stereo track of your recording, or setting the tape length to have the remaining time

display function work properly. The VCR will display the functions and settings on

your TV screen. The first section describes the functions, the next section tells you

how to adjust the functions.

Audio functions Video functions

audio monitor 3D 3DNR&TBC

normal record Tape (length) D-VHS Tape (length)

repeat playback PerfecTape Select

Search to blank PerfecTape®

counter zero stop

Descriptions of Audio Functions

Audio monitor (Listen to):

This allows you to listen to the various audio tracks that your VCR is capable of

recording.

• Choose Stereo to listen to both stereo channels.

• Choose L to listen to the left channel of a stereo track.

• Choose R to listen to the right channel of a stereo track.

• Mono track is lower in quality than the others. The audio monitor is

automatically set to Mono if you are watching a tape that was not recorded in

VHS Hi-Fi. Set the audio monitor to Mono to hear SAP signal recorded on

the mono track of a Hi-Fi tape.

IMPORTANT

Surround Sound systems: If you have your VCR connected to a surround

sound system, set the audio monitor to Stereo. Surround sound requires

both left and right channels to create the rear channel effects.

While the VCR is not playing a tape, you will see the following displays on the TV

screen for 3 seconds when you change the channel or press DISPLAY.

If you change the channel to: Display

stereo broadcast Stereo

SAP broadcast SAP

stereo and SAP Stereo+SAP

While the VCR is playing a tape, you will see the following displays on the TV

screen for 4 seconds when you press DISPLAY.

The audio monitor you listen to Display

Stereo Audio Stereo

L Audio L

R Audio R

Mono Audio Mono

Normal recording (Record):

When your VCR is recording, it actually records the audio portion of a program

twice: once on the stereo Hi-Fi tracks, and once on the mono track. Additionally,

your VCR can receive Separate Audio Program (SAP) broadcasts. A SAP broad-

cast is an alternative soundtrack for a program; it is often a sound track in another

language. The SAP broadcast is recorded only on the mono track.

Use the normal recording function to record the SAP broadcast on the mono track

by choosing Stereo+SAP. Otherwise, choose Stereo. In either case, the main

program is recorded on the stereo Hi-Fi track. Also, if there is no SAP broadcast,

the VCR will record the main program on the mono track.

Recording

Descriptions of Video Functions

This function improves the picture quality when you watch or record a TV program

or picture coming through your other equipment. You can set this function also by

using the 3D&TBC on the front panel. (See the next page.) Set it to ON when you

want to use this feature, If not, set it to OFF.

3D&TBC

This adjusts the picture when playing a tape. If you set it to ON, the video noise,

vibration or distortion in the picture will be reduced. You can set this function also

by using the 3D&TBC on the front panel. (See the next page.) Set it to ON when

you want to use this feature. If not, set it to OFF. It will take a few seconds to

adjust the picture. It will not work during the special effect playback. The color of

the picture may be seem to be different depending on this setting.

Tape (Tape)

Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display. The

remaining time function does not work properly with a tape that is less than 30

minutes long.

Length of tape Use setting

2 hours long or less

(T-30 through T-120) T-120

160 minutes (T-160) T-160

180 minutes (T-180) T-180

200 minutes (T-200) T-200

210 minutes (T-210) T-210

D-VHS Tape (D-VHS Tape)

Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display. The

remaining time function does not work properly with a tape that is less than 30

minutes long.

Length of tape Use setting

DF-160 through DF-300 DF-300

DF-360 DF-360

DF-420 DF-420

DF-480 DF-480

PerfecTape Select (Play PerfecTape)

This function turns on the PerfecTape Select circuitry, which automatically maxi-

mizes picture quality when playing a worn or poor quality tape.

Set the switch to Soft to soften the picture, set it to Sharp to sharpen it. Set it to

Normal when you do not want to use this feature. Use Normal on new or high

quality tapes. If it is set to Auto, the VCR will automatically select the ideal setting

of PerfecTape Select depending on the condition of the tape.

Counter zero stop (Counter zero stop)

This function is used to automatically fast forward or rewind to “0H00M00S” and

stop the tape. See page 41 for more information on this feature.

Repeat playback (Repeat play)

Use this function to repeatedly play a section of tape between two index marks.

See page 42 for more information on this feature.

Search to blank (Search to blank)

Use this function to repeatedly play a section of tape between two index marks.

See page 40 for more information on this feature.

PerfecTape® (PerfecTape)

PerfecTape function allows you to test the quality of video tapes you will record on.

After each test, the VCR adjusts its circuitry in order to make the best possible

recording on your tape. See page 48 for more information on this feature.

Recording

Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions

1Press AUDIO on the remote control to see the audio function menu, or press

VIDEO to see the video function menu.

audio function menu video function menu

2Press AUDIO or VIDEO repeatedly until the function you want to adjust

appears.

3Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote to adjust the setting. The functions will

disappear if you do not press any buttons for 5 seconds.

setting 3D or 3DNR&TBC by using 3DNR&TBC on the front panel

1When you want to set 3D, press 3D&TBC on the front panel during the tape is

stopped.

When you want to set 3D&TBC, press 3D&TBC on the front panel during the

tape is playing.

When 3D or 3DNR&TBC is in operate, the button will be lit. If not, the button

will be turned off.

IMPORTANT

The audio and video function menus do not appear:

• when the VCR menu is displayed

• during special effects playback

Tape and 3D function does not appear during playback.

3DNR&TBC displays only during playback.

Play PerfecTape is displayed only during playback.

PerfecTape displays only when a tape, with its erasure tab intact, is loaded

and the VCR is stopped.

AUDIO

VIDEO

ADJUST

3D&TBC

VCR

Listen to: Stereo

Use ADJUST to select

VCR

Tape: T-120

Use ADJUST to select

Recording

Mitsubishi offers 6 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts. Choose

from:

D-VHS Timer Recording

Analog Timer Recording of Digital Broadcast

VCR Plus+® system programming (easy)

On LCD reserve

Conventional VCR timer recording

Quick Program (easy) -- VCR does not need to be on to begin programming

You can schedule up to 8 recording events within a one month period.

Clock must be set before any timer recordings can be performed.

D-VHS Timer Recording

To set the timer recording of the digital broadcast in D-VHS format, set the timer

program on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver, not on

the VCR. Refer to your TV or receiver owner’s guide.

1Follow the steps 1 to 5 of Setting Up Your VCR to Playback/Recording the

Digital Broadcast in D-VHS format on page 12.

2Load a D-VHS tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

3Make sure that the D-VHS button on the front panel is lit. If not, press this

button until it lights up.

4Press POWER on the VCR front panel or on the remote control to turn off the

VCR.

5Set the timer recording on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV

receiver. Refer to your TV or receiver owner’s guide for this procedure.

The integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver will receive the program

to be recorded on the start time you have set and send the signal for start recording to

the VCR. The VCR will start recording automatically. The integrated HDTV or IEEE

1394-equipped HDTV receiver will send the signal for stop recording to the VCR on

the end time you have set, and the VCR will stop recording automatically.

IMPORTANT

The recording mode will be changed automatically depending on the

broadcasting signal.

Depending on your integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver,

the programmed D-VHS recording may not be recorded if you turn on the

VCR while it is in stand-by mode for the D-VHS timer recording.

The programmed D-VHS timer recording may not be recorded correctly

depending on your integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.

When you connect more than one integrated HDTVs or IEEE 1394-equipped

HDTV receivers, the D-VHS timer recording of only one integrated HDTV or

IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver will be activated. In this case, press

INPUT on the VCR remote to set the VCR’s input to tuner or press IEEE

1394 INPUT to select d1 to d5 which corresponds to the receiver or TV you

would like to record.

Timer Recording

¬Program to record

Use number keys to enter

the PlusCode number

--------

or press ENTER to

program.

Press MENU for Main Menu

Recap screen

When you program both the D-VHS and analog timer recording

When you turn the VCR off, the programmed recording light will appear on the front

panel display, showing that the VCR is in stand-by mode for the analog timer

recording. In this mode, the D-VHS timer recording you have set may not be

recorded depending on the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV

receiver. (Refer to your TV or receiver owner’s guide for the details.) If so, you

need to press POWER on the VCR front panel once to cancel the stand-by mode.

The programmed recording light will be turned off but the VCR power will remain

on. Please note that the VCR can not activate the analog timer recording while the

programmed recording light is turned off.

When the D-VHS timer recording is over, press POWER on the front panel twice to

turn on the programmed recording light.

Analog (S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS) Timer Recording

of Digital Broadcast

IMPORTANT

Be sure to connect the VCR and an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped

HDTV receiver with an S-video/video and an audio cable to record a digital

broadcast in analog format.

1Set the Front S-input in the S-VHS Set-UP menu when you connect an

integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver to the front panel of the

VCR, or Rear S-input when you connect an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-

equipped HDTV receiver to the rear of the VCR. See Selecting S-input

Setting on page 24.

2Select the channel you would like to record on an integrated HDTV or IEEE

1394-equipped HDTV receiver, not on the VCR.

3Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

4Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Turn the ADJUST

dial to select Program to record. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, you will see the

Recap screen. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ Program to record menu

will appear.

IMPORTANT

If you have already programmed 8 recording events, Program memory is full

will appear on your screen for 3 seconds, and then the Recap screen will

appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one.

5VCR Plus+ Program to record menu appears. See page 31 to learn how to

program with VCR Plus+®. To pass this screen, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right.

6Program to record menu appears. Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the

channel you would like to record. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

Select External L1 if you connect an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped

HDTV receiver to the rear panel.

Select External L2 if you connect an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped

HDTV receiver to the front panel.

7Day will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the day on which you want to

record; for example, Monday the 12th.

Your choices are:

• a single day up to one month away.

• every day from Monday through Friday; for example, to tape a soap opera.

To program, turn the ADJUST dial until Monday-Friday appears.

• the same day every week; for example, to tape your favorite weekly sitcom.

To program, turn the ADJUST dial until Every and the desired day of the

week appears.

Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right once you have made your choice.

8The hour numbers of the start time will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to set the

hour when recording is to start. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

9The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to set

the minutes when recording is to start. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

10 Set the stop time the same way as the start time, using steps 8 and 9.

11 Turn the ADJUST dial to set the recording speed:

SP = standard play; EP = extended play; AUTO = auto. Auto speed

programming is discussed on page 33. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

IMPORTANT

If you turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right when you set the timer recording

incompletely, Program is not completed will appear on your screen.

If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for

that time will display on your screen for about 3 seconds, and then the Recap

screen will appear. The program you have just set will flash for 3 seconds

and the start time and the stop time will be shown in red letters. The start

and stop time of the overlapped program will be highlighted in red color. You

will need to erase one of them.

12 The programmed memory will appear on the Recap screen.

13 To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by turning

ADJUST dial. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The VCR Plus+ Program to

record menu will appear. Continue the programming procedure from step 3.

14 When you are finished with all programming, check the following:

• Leave an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver turned ON.

• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is lit.

IMPORTANT

While the VCR is recording a digital broadcast, please do not change the

channel on an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver.

The menu or the program list will be recorded if it is displayed during

recording.

If you record a digital broadcast in analog format, the picture quality will not

be as clear as that of the original digital broadcast.

If you record a copy protected digital program, the copy protect data will also

be recorded.

Timer Recording

´Program to record

˜Channel External L1

˜Day Monday 12

˜Start time 11:00am

˜Stop time --:--

˜Record speed AUTO

„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„„

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

¬Program to record

ƒChannel External L1

ƒDay Monday 12

ƒStart time 11:30am

ƒStop time 1:30pm

ƒRecord speed SP

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Recap screen

¬Program to record

ƒChannel External L1

ƒDay --

ƒStart time --:--

ƒStop time --:--

ƒRecord speed AUTO

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

¬Program to record

ƒChannel External L1

ƒDay Monday 12

ƒStart time --:--

ƒStop time --:--

ƒRecord speed AUTO

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Timer Recording

Conventional VCR Timer Recording

1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

2Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Turn the ADJUST

dial to select Program to record. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, you will see the

Recap screen. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ Program to record menu

will appear.

IMPORTANT

If you have already programmed 8 recording events, Program memory is full

will appear on your screen for 3 seconds, and then the Recap screen will

appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one.

3VCR Plus+ Program to record menu appears. See page 31 to learn how to

program with VCR Plus+®. To pass this screen, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right.

4Program to record menu appears. Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the

channel you would like to record; for example, channel 2. Turn the SHUTTLE

ring to the right.

• If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, enter the channel

number on which the cable box sends a signal to your VCR (usually channel

3 or 4).

• If you are recording from a DSS®, PRIMESTAR® or DISH Network™ satellite

receiver, simply choose the channel you would like to record; for example,

channel 245. SAT will display next to the channel number.

• To record from an external source, press INPUT or turn the ADJUST dial to:

Select External L1 for a source connected to the rear panel.

Select External L2 for a source connected to the front panel.

5Day will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the day on which you want to

record; for example, Monday the 12th.

Your choices are:

• a single day up to one month away.

• every day from Monday through Friday; for example, to tape a soap opera.

To program, turn the ADJUST dial until Monday-Friday appears.

• the same day every week; for example, to tape your favorite weekly sitcom.

To program, turn the ADJUST dial until Every and the desired day of the

week appears.

Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right once you have made your choice.

6The hour numbers of the start time will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to set the

hour when recording is to start. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

7The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to set

the minutes when recording is to start. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

8Set the stop time the same way as the start time, using steps 6 and 7.

¬Program to record

ƒChannel 2

ƒDay Monday 12

ƒStart time 11:00am

ƒStop time --:--

ƒRecord speed AUTO

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

¬Program to record

ƒChannel 2

ƒDay Monday 12

ƒStart time --:--

ƒStop time --:--

ƒRecord speed AUTO

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

¬Program to record

Use number keys to enter

the PlusCode number

--------

or press ENTER to

program.

Press MENU for Main Menu

¬Program to record

ƒChannel 2

ƒDay --

ƒStart time --:--

ƒStop time --:--

ƒRecord speed AUTO

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Recap screen

9Turn the ADJUST dial to set the recording speed:

SP = standard play; EP = extended play; AUTO = auto. Auto speed

programming is discussed on page 33. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

IMPORTANT

If you turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right when you set the timer recording

incompletely, Program is not completed will appear on your screen.

If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for

that time will display on your screen for about 3 seconds, and then the Recap

screen will appear. The program you have just set will flash for 3 seconds

and the start time and the stop time will be shown in red letters. The start

and stop time of the overlapped program will be highlighted in red color. You

will need to erase one of them.

10 The programmed memory will appear on the Recap screen. “S” next to the

channel number indicates satellite channels.

11 To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by turning

ADJUST dial. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. The VCR Plus+ Program to

record menu will appear. Continue the programming procedure from step 3.

12 When you are finished with all programming, check the following:

• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH

Network™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.

• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the

station you wish to record.

• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is

lit.

IMPORTANT

When programmed recording of 4 and under are entered, only 4 of the 8

program lines appear on the Recap screen at any one time. To see

additional program lines, turn the ADJUST dial to scroll the lines on the

screen.

Canceling a recording in progress

There are two ways to cancel a recording in progress:

Press STOP. The recording stops, but the program is not cancelled. There-

fore, if you press REC, the recording will start again.

Press POWER on the front panel. The recording stops and the program is

cancelled.

Changing while programming

To change one of your settings (such as start time) while you are programming:

Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to move forward through the program list.

Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left to move backward.

Then use ADJUST dial to change the setting.

You will cancel the entire program if you turn the shuttle ring to the left while the

channel number is flashing.

¬Program to record

ƒChannel 2

ƒDay Monday 12

ƒStart time 11:30am

ƒStop time 1:30pm

ƒRecord speed SP

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

Recap screen

Programming not cancelled

Programming cancelled

Timer Recording

VCR Plus+® System Programming

The VCR Plus+® system allows you to program your VCR to record by simply

entering a PlusCode programming number. You can find this number in TV Guide

or possibly your local TV listings. There are 2 ways of using VCR Plus+® System

Programming on the HS-HD2000U. You can use either of the 2 following sections,

VCR Plus+® System Programming using the on screen display or VCR Plus+®

System Programming using the remote control LCD.

VCR Plus+® System Programming using the on screen display

1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

2Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Turn the ADJUST

dial to select Program to record. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

IMPORTANT

If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3 seconds,

and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry

before you can add another one.

If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, the Recap

screen will appear. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ Program to record

menu will appear.

3VCR Plus+ Program to record menu will appear. Use the number buttons on

the remote control to enter the PlusCode number for the television show you

want to record. For example, if the PlusCode number for the program you

want to record is 5678, simply enter 5-6-7-8. See your local newspaper or TV

Guide for PlusCode numbers.

4If you enter a number incorrectly, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the left or press

CANCEL on the remote control. When you have finished entering the

PlusCode number, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

IMPORTANT

If the code number you entered is wrong, PlusCode Not a valid number will

display on the screen for 3 seconds, and then the VCR Plus+ Program to

record menu will reappear.

5Use the ADJUST dial to select whether you want to record your program once,

daily, or weekly.

•Once will record a program one time.

•Daily will record the same channel at the same time, Monday through Friday.

•Weekly will record the same channel at the same time, on the same day

each week.

After you have made your choice, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

IMPORTANT

If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for

that time will display on the screen. You will need to erase the previous

program before you can enter the new one.

6Recap screen will appear. The program you have chosen to record will be

highlighted.

The channel number will appear in blue color. Make sure that the correct

channel number is shown on the screen. If the displayed number is not

correct, press INPUT to make the number flash, then turn the ADJUST dial to

correct the channel number. Press the ENTER to complete. “S” will appear

next to the channel number when you select a satellite channel.

Recap screen

¬Program to record

Use number keys to enter

the PlusCode number

5678----

Press ENTER when done.

Press CANCEL to erase

the PlusCode number.

Press MENU for Main Menu

¬Program to record

PlusCode number:5678

ƒOnce

ƒDaily

ƒWeekly

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU for Main Menu

7If you wish to change the record speed, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right

repeatedly until the record speed is flashing. Change the recording speed by

turning the ADJUST dial. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

8To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by turning

the ADJUST dial. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. You will return to the

VCR Plus+ Program to record menu. Continue the VCR Plus+® programming

procedure from step 3.

9When you are finished with all programming, check the following:

• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH

Network™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.

• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the

station you wish to record.

• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is

lit.

If you want to stop the programmed recording after it starts, press POWER on the

front panel.

VCR Plus+® System Programming using the remote control LCD

1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

2Press PlusCode on the remote control. PlusCode No. appears on the remote

control LCD.

3Use the number buttons on the remote control to enter the PlusCode number

for the television show you want to record. For example, if the PlusCode

number for the program you want to record is 5678, simply enter 5-6-7-8. See

your local newspaper or TV Guide for PlusCode numbers.

4If you enter a number incorrectly, press CANCEL or turn the SHUTTLE ring on

the remote control to the left.

5Use DAILY/WEEKLY if you want to record your program daily or weekly; for

example, DAILY. If you want to record a program one time, skip this step.

• select DAILY if you want to record the same channel at the same time,

Monday through Friday.

• select WEEKLY if you want to record the same channel at the same time, on

the same day each week.

6Press SP/EP under the flip cover of the remote control to select the recording

mode; for example, SP. SP = standard play; EP = extended play.

• select SP if you want to record in SP mode.

• select EP if you want to record in EP mode.

• displays nothing indicates the recording mode which is selected before

programming this timer recording.

7Press TRANSFER. The PlusCode number will be transferred to the VCR, and

the Recap screen will appear. The program you have chosen to record will be

highlighted.

Make sure that the programming contents shown on the screen is correct. The

channel number will appear in blue color. If the displayed number is not

correct, press INPUT to make the number flash, then turn the ADJUST dial to

correct the channel number.

“S” will appear next to the channel number when you select a satellite channel.

VCR-A

PlusCode No.

TRANSFER

DAILY

VCR-A

PlusCode No.

TRANSFER

VCR-A

PlusCode No.

VCR-A

PlusCode No.

TRANSFER

DAILY

Timer Recording

IMPORTANT

You cannot transfer the PlusCode number while the VCR is recording or on

recording pause mode.

If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 8 seconds,

and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry

before you can add another one.

If the code number you entered is wrong, PlusCode Not a valid number will

display on the screen for 8 seconds, and then the VCR Plus+ Program to

record menu will reappear.

If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for

that time will display on the screen. You will need to erase the previous

program before you can enter the new one.

If the remote control is failed to transfer, The transfer is failed please transmit

again will be displayed on the screen for 8 seconds.

8The VCR will be turned off automatically about 16 seconds after the Recap

screen appears on screen.

9To program additional recording times, follow the procedure from step 2 to 8

again.

10 When you are finished with all programming, check the following:

• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH

Network™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.

• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the

station you wish to record.

• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is

lit.

IMPORTANT

To cancel VCR Plus+® System Programming while programming with the

remote control display, press PlusCode.

To cancel VCR Plus+® System Programming while displaying the Recap

screen, press CANCEL to cancel the selected program, and then press

MENU to exit the Recap screen.

Timer Recording

Quick Program

Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process of

programming your VCR to record. When you press QUICK PROGRAM on the

remote control, you will immediately see the VCR Plus+ Program to record menu

and can begin programming right away.

You can use this feature even when the VCR is stopped, playing, fast forwarding,

rewinding, or off. (Quick program does not work while using OTR2.)

1Press QUICK PROGRAM on the remote control. If the VCR is off, it will turn

on. After tuning your TV to the correct channel or input, VCR Plus+ Program to

record menu will appear.

IMPORTANT

If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3 seconds,

and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry

before you can add another one.

2Complete steps 3 through 10 in Conventional VCR timer recording. (See

page 28.)

When you have finished, press QUICK PROGRAM again.

If the VCR is stopped, it will turn off and be ready to record your program at

a later time.

If the VCR is playing, recording, fast forwarding or rewinding, the menus

will turn off, but the VCR power will remain on.

3When you are finished with all programming, check the following:

• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH

Network™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.

• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the

station you wish to record.

• Make sure the VCR is turned OFF and the programmed recording light is lit

before the recording time.

IMPORTANT

If you press QUICK PROGRAM, but the clock is not set, Set the clock menu

will appear. Set the clock manually.

¬Program to record

Use number keys to enter

the PlusCode number

--------

or press ENTER to

program.

Press MENU for Main Menu

¬Program to record

CH DAY ON OFF

§ 2WE14 11:30a 1:30pSP

10TH15 9:00p10:00pEP

7E-WE 8:00a 9:00aEP

S125FR16 5:30p 5:45pEP

8TU20 11:00p 0:30aSP

S980M-F 7:00p 7:15pEP

15SA 1 8:00p 9:00pEP

46SU18 7:00a 9:00aSP

Recap screen

Timer Recording

On LCD Reserve

On LCD Reserve is a programming method to set the timer recording on the

remote control LCD and transfer it to the VCR. For example, setting the timer

recording of the program on channel 2, on 12th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, in SP

mode:

1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

2Press O.L.R on the remote control. The display to program the timer recording

will appear on the remote control LCD and CH will flash.

3Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the channel you would like to record. Turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

• If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, enter the channel

number on which the cable box sends a signal to your VCR (usually channel

3 or 4).

• If you are recording from a DSS®, PRIMESTAR® or DISH Network™ satellite

receiver, simply choose the channel you would like to record; for example,

channel 245. S will display next to the channel number.

• To record from an external source, press INPUT or turn the ADJUST dial to:

Select L1 for a source connected to the rear panel.

Select L2 for a source connected to the front panel.

4DAY will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to choose the day on which you want to

record.

Your choices are:

• a single day up to one month away.

• every day from Monday through Friday; for example, to tape a soap opera.

To program, turn the ADJUST dial until DAILY appears.

• the same day every week; for example, to tape your favorite weekly sitcom.

To program, turn the ADJUST dial until E- and the desired day of the week

appears.

Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right once you have made your choice.

5The hour numbers of the start time will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to set the

hour when recording is to start. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

6The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Turn the ADJUST dial to set

the minutes when recording is to start. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

7Set the stop time the same way as the start time, using steps 6 and 7.

8Press SP/EP under the flip cover of the remote control to select the recording

mode.

• select SP if you want to record in SP mode.

• select EP if you want to record in EP mode.

• displays nothing indicates the recording mode which is selected before

programming this timer recording.

9Press TRANSFER. The programmed contents will be transferred to the VCR,

and Recap screen will appear. The program you have chosen to record will be

highlighted.

Make sure that the programming contents shown on the screen is correct.

Timer Recording

VCR-A

DAYCH

ON OFF

VCR-A

DAYCH

ON OFF

VCR-A

DAYCH

ON OFF

am am

VCR-A

DAYCH

ON OFF

am am

TRANSFER

VCR-A

DAYCH

ON OFF

IMPORTANT

You cannot transfer the program while the VCR is recording or on recording

pause mode.

If you have already programmed 8 recording events, Program memory is full

will appear on your screen for 8 seconds, and then the Recap screen will

appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one.

If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for

that time will display on your screen for about 8 seconds, and then the Recap

screen will appear. The program you have just set will flash for 3 seconds

and the start time and the stop time will be shown in red letters. The start

and stop time of the overlapped program will be highlighted in red color. You

will need to erase one of them.

If you set the impossible date, The date is wrong. Please confirm the date.

will be displayed on the screen for 8 seconds.

10 The VCR will be turned off automatically about 16 seconds after the Recap

screen appears on screen.

11 To program additional recording times, follow the procedure from step 2 to 10

again.

12 When you are finished with all programming, check the following:

• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH

Network™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.

• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the

station you wish to record.

• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording light is lit.

IMPORTANT

To cancel programming while programming with the remote control display,

press O.L.R.

To cancel programming while displaying the Recap screen, press CANCEL

to cancel the selected program, and then press MENU to exit the Program to

record menu.

Timer Recording Hints

To use the VCR before timer recording begins, press POWER on the remote once.

This turns the programmed recording light off and the VCR on.

If you use POWER on the front panel for this purpose, press it twice. Pressing it

once turns off the programmed recording light; pressing it again turns the VCR on.

When you are finished using the VCR, turn the VCR power off again. Make sure

the programmed recording light is back on.

After a program has been recorded, the VCR memory of that program is cleared

(unless you have scheduled the VCR to record the program every day or every

week).

If there is already a program in the VCR’s memory, you will see the Recap screen

when you bring up the menus for programming to record (unless you are program-

ming with the QUICK PROGRAM). If the VCR’s memory is full, Program memory

is full will appear on the screen. If so, you must erase a program before you can

enter a new one.

If a tape runs out during timer recording, the VCR ejects the tape and the pro-

grammed recording light and the tape status symbol will flash. Load a new tape

and press REC. Recording will resume.

Timer Recording

The programmed recording will be cancelled unless you turn the VCR off before

the recording starts. Do not operate an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped

HDTV receiver to turn on the VCR and so on while the VCR is in stand-by mode for

the timer recording.

If you forget to load a tape, the programmed recording light and the tape status

symbol will flash when you turn the VCR power off. (A tape without an erasure tab

will be ejected. To correct this, load a tape with its erasure tab intact, and turn off

the VCR.)

Do not overlap the recording times you enter into the VCR. If you set two pro-

grammed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for that time will

appear on your screen.

Remember that the VCR will record over the next section of tape. If you want to

save a tape, remove it and instead use a different tape for a new recording.

Your VCR will not record over a tape that has the erasure prevention tab removed.

All rental movies have this tab removed, so they are safe from being accidentally

erased.

Auto speed programming

Use auto speed programming if you want to record as much of the program as

possible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want the VCR to automatically switch

to extended play (EP) if there is not enough tape left.

Auto speed programming is only available for one program. In the first slot, the

recording speed default is AUTO.

Make sure that the Tape video function matches the length of tape you are using.

See Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions on page 27.

At the point where the recording mode changes from standard play (SP) to ex-

tended play (EP), some noise may be in the picture or sound when playing the

tape.

Program caution

If your VCR is set to record, but the power is still ON within 3 minutes before timer

recording starts, this screen will appear to remind you to turn off the VCR.

If the VCR is still turned on 12 seconds before the start time of the recording, that

timer recording will be cancelled.

TV programs that end on the day after

If you want to start the recording at 11:00 PM and end it at 2:00 AM the next day,

simply set the start time to 11:00 PM on the recording start day and the end time to

2:00 AM. There is no need to change the day of the week.

Timer Recording



REC in 3 min 

Turn off VCR

program caution

Program skip using menus

Sometimes you may want to skip one day of a timer recording but do not want to

erase it. Program skip will prevent the recording, for that day only, of a program

you have scheduled to record every day or every week.

1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR Main

Menu will appear. Turn the ADJUST dial to select Program to record. Turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

2Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, turn

the ADJUST dial to place the cursor arrow next to the program you wish to

skip.

3Press STOP. The cursor arrow will change to a

4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.

To resume recording every day or every week, change the

to the cursor arrow by

following steps 1 to 4 again.

Program skip using the POWER button

If you have entered only one program into your VCR’s memory, you can skip the

program without going into the VCR’s menus. Simply press POWER on the front

panel once. The programmed recording light will turn off, and the program will be

skipped. If you decide not to skip the program, press POWER on the front panel

twice; the programmed recording light will light up again.

Changing timer recording settings

1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR Main

Menu will appear. Turn the ADJUST dial to select Program to record. Turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

2Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, turn

the ADJUST dial to place the cursor arrow next to the program you wish to

change. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right. You will see the Program to

record setting menu.

3Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right repeatedly to select the item you wish to

change. Turn the ADJUST dial to change it. Then Turn the SHUTTLE ring to

the right repeatedly to return the altered program to the Recap screen.

4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus. Then press POWER to turn off the

VCR. Make sure the programmed recording light is on.

Canceling a timer recording before the recording starts

1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR Main

Menu will appear on your screen. Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote control

to select Program to record. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

2Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed, turn

the ADJUST dial to place the cursor next to the program you wish to cancel.

3Press CANCEL. The program is erased.

4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.

Timer Recording

Recap screen

¬Program to record

ƒChannel 2

ƒDay Monday 12

ƒStart time 11:30am

ƒStop time 1:30pm

ƒRecord speed SP

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to go back.

POWER

PROG REC

Recap screen

Timer Recording

Using a satellite receiver

If you are using a Panasonic, RCA, Sony, Toshiba, or Hughes satellite receiver,

your VCR will turn the receiver on when a timer recording begins and off when the

recording ends.

However, if you are using a PRIMESTAR® or DISH Network™ receiver, you will have

to turn the receiver on before a timer recording begins.

Before turning off the VCR, to put your VCR in stand-by for recording, make sure

that your satellite receiver’s menu turns off.

You can watch satellite channels through your VCR even when the VCR is turned

off but only if you connected your VCR and TV with an S-Video cable and the Rear

S-through in the S-VHS Set-Up menu is set to ON. If you used a standard video

cable, you can only view satellite channels through your VCR when the VCR is on.

TIMER RESET

You can use TIMER RESET on the rear panel to erase both the clock and all timer

recordings.

To use TIMER RESET, press it with a pencil or a ball point pen. The power will turn

off and the clock will be cleared. All timer recordings are erased.

If you have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to AUTO, the auto

clock function will automatically set the clock again.

Memory backup

If the VCR is without power for 30 minutes or less, it will retain the clock and the

programmed settings. The VCR must have been plugged in for at least an hour

beforehand to charge this backup. If the power is lost for more than 30 minutes,

the time and the programmed settings will be lost.

If you have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to AUTO, the auto

clock function will automatically set the clock again when power is restored.

Editing Features

1Connect the 1394 cable to IEEE 1394 INTERFACE

on the playback VCR and to IEEE 1394

INTERFACE on the HS-HD2000U. You can connect

either of the two IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminals.

IMPORTANT

Do not plug out the IEEE 1394 cable during

copying the tape.

You cannot copy a tape in D-VHS format from

DV devices (for example, digital video camera)

even if it is connected with an IEEE 1394 cable.

2Set the recording VCR to be able to control the

playback VCR.

To do this, when you use HS-HD2000U as a

recording VCR, press IEEE 1394 INPUT on the

remote control to display d1 to d5 on the front panel

which corresponds to the D-VHS VCR used as a

playback VCR. If you use this VCR as a playback

VCR and the other VCR as a recording VCR, refer

to the playback VCR’s owner’s guide for this

procedure.

3Put a D-VHS tape with the erasure prevention tab

intact to the recording VCR.

4When you are using the HS-HD2000U as a

recording VCR, make sure that the D-VHS button on

the front panel is lit. If it is not, press this button to

light up.

5Put the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR

and find the cue point. Press STOP if the picture

starts playing.

IMPORTANT

As it will take a few seconds to automatically

select the recording mode, stop the tape slightly

before the point you want to start copying.

6On the playback VCR, press PLAY, then PAUSE.

7On the recording VCR, press REC, then PAUSE.

8Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

time to begin copying the tape.

9When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.

Copying a tape from D-VHS to D-VHS

When you connect the D-VHS VCR equipped with IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminal to the HS-HD2000U with 1394

cable, you can copy a tape from D-VHS format to D-VHS.

Editing Features

Copying a tape from D-VHS to analog

To copy a tape from D-VHS to analog format, use the HS-HD2000U as a playback VCR and connect it to an integrated

HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver with an IEEE 1394 cable. And then connect an integrated HDTV or IEEE

1394-equipped HDTV receiver and the recording VCR with an S-video/video and audio cable. The digital signal which is

played back on HS-HD2000U will be changed to analog signal by an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV

receiver, and this analog signal will be sent to the recording VCR.

1Connect the IEEE 1394 cable to IEEE 1394

INTERFACE on an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-

equipped HDTV receiver and to IEEE 1394

INTERFACE on the HS-HD2000U. You can connect

either of the two IEEE 1394 INTERFACE terminals.

2Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT L and R on

an integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV

receiver and to AUDIO IN L and R on the playback

VCR.

3If the playback VCR is S-VHS, connect an S-video

cable to S-VIDEO OUT on an integrated HDTV or

IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver and to the

playback VCR.

If the playback VCR is standard VHS, connect a

video cable to VIDEO OUT on an integrated HDTV or

IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver and to the

VIDEO IN on the playback VCR.

4Select the external input of the recording VCR.

5Put a blank tape into the playback VCR. If you are

recording in S-VHS, be sure to use an S-VHS tape.

6On the recording VCR, press REC, then PAUSE.

7On the HS-HD2000U, press PLAY, then PAUSE.

8Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the

same time to begin copying the tape.

9When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.

IMPORTANT

The picture quality of the copied program will not

be as clear as that of the original digital

broadcast.

Digital programs with copy restriction or

programs prohibited from copying cannot be

copied.

Copying a tape from analog to analog

There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape from analog to analog.

One way is to use the HS-HD2000U to record and another VCR for playback.

The other way is to use another VCR to record and use the HS-HD2000U for playback.

Regardless of which method you may choose, you will need one RCA audio cable and one S-video cable to connect the

two VCRs. You can use either a standard RCA video cable or an S-video cable. If you do not have these cables, they

are available at your local electronics dealer. The highest quality is achieved through an S-video cable.

Using the HS-HD2000U to record from another VCR

1Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT L and R on

the playback VCR and to AUDIO IN L and R on the

HS-HD2000U. If the playback VCR is mono, use

only the AUDIO IN L on the HS-HD2000U.

2If the playback VCR is S-VHS, connect an S-video

cable to S-VIDEO OUT on the playback VCR and to

the S-VIDEO IN on the HS-HD2000U.

If the playback VCR is standard VHS, connect a

video cable to VIDEO OUT on the playback VCR

and to the VIDEO IN on the HS-HD2000U.

3If the playback VCR is Hi-Fi, set the audio monitor to

Stereo.

4Use INPUT to set the HS-HD2000U to External 1

(L1) if you used the HS-HD2000U rear panel jacks,

or External 2 (L2) if you used the HS-HD2000U

front panel jacks.

5Put a blank tape into the HS-HD2000U. If you are

recording in S-VHS, be sure to use an S-VHS tape.

Make sure that the S-VHS record or S-ET record in

the S-VHS Set-Up menu is set correctly. See page

24, Selecting Recording Format.

Make sure that the Front S-input or Rear S-input in

the S-VHS Set-Up menu is set correctly. See page

25, Selecting S-input Setting.

6Put the tape you want to copy into the playback VCR

and find the cue point. Press STOP if the picture

starts playing.

7On the HS-HD2000U, press REC, then PAUSE.

8On the playback VCR, press PLAY, then PAUSE.

9Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the same

time to begin copying the tape.

10 When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.

Editing Features

Using the HS-HD2000U to playback to another VCR

1Connect one stereo audio cable to AUDIO IN L and

R on the recording VCR, and to AUDIO OUT L and

R on the HS-HD2000U. If the other VCR is mono,

you need a Y-adapter to record both audio channels.

2If the recording VCR is S-VHS, connect an S-video

cable to S-VIDEO IN on the recording VCR and to

S-VIDEO OUT on the HS-HD2000U.

If the recording VCR is standard VHS, connect a

yellow video cable to VIDEO IN on the recording

VCR and to VIDEO OUT on the HS-HD2000U.

3Set the audio monitor on the HS-HD2000U to

Stereo.

You should set the PerfecTape Select in the video

function to Normal to improve the quality of your

copy. See Selecting and adjusting the audio and

video functions on page 27.

4Set the input of the recording VCR to External.

5Put a blank tape into the recording VCR. If the

recording VCR is an S-VHS VCR, be sure to use an

S-VHS tape.

6Put the tape you want to copy into the HS-HD2000U

and find the cue point.

7On the recording VCR, press REC, then PAUSE.

8On the HS-HD2000U, press PLAY, then PAUSE.

9Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the

same time to begin copying the tape.

10 Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.

Advanced Features

Advanced Playback Controls

Special effects

You can use the shuttle ring and the jog dial on the front panel, or the shuttle ring

and the adjust dial on the remote to control the playback speed of the tape.

Change the playback speed while tape is paused

1While the VCR is playing a tape, press PAUSE to freeze the picture.

2Turn the shuttle ring and hold it to play the tape at a particular speed (see

diagram). If you release the ring, it will come back to the center position, and

the still (PAUSE) mode will resume.

3To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

After about 5 minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the VCR will automatically

stop to avoid damage to the tape. The picture may vibrate vertically when you

pause the VCR’s picture.

Still adjustment

Sometimes during still frame, the picture may vibrate or shake. To correct this

problem, turn the jog dial on the front panel while pressing SP/EP on the front

panel until the vibration is reduced or stops. Side-to-side vibration cannot be

corrected.

Change the playback speed while tape is playing

You can also change the playback speed with the shuttle ring without entering the

PAUSE mode. To do this, turn the shuttle ring and hold it to play the tape at a

particular speed (see the diagram). If you release the ring, it will come back to the

center position, and normal playback will resume.

Advance tape frame by frame

1While the VCR is playing a tape, press PAUSE to freeze the picture.

2Turn the jog or the ADJUST dial clockwise to advance the tape forward. Turn it

counter-clockwise to reverse the tape. The faster you turn the dial, the faster

the tape will move.

3To resume normal playback, press PLAY.

1 Reverse high speed search

2 Reverse speed search

3 Reverse fast playback

4 Reverse playback

5 Reverse slow-motion playback

6 Still

7 Slow-motion playback

8 Playback

9 Fast playback

10 Forward speed search

11 Forward high speed search

1 Reverse high speed search

2 Reverse speed search

3 Reverse fast playback

4 Playback

5 Fast playback

6 Forward speed search

7 Forward high speed search

Adjusting the Tracking

automatic tracking

Your VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture. When

you start playback of a newly inserted tape, the DIGITAL TRACKING light (D) will

flash, showing that the VCR is adjusting the picture. When the VCR has finished

adjusting the picture, the DIGITAL TRACKING light will shine steadily.

A certain amount of “noise” in the picture or sound is normal while the VCR is

tracking a tape.

manual tracking

From time to time, you might play a tape that has excess noise in the picture, often

looking like vibration or interference at the top or bottom of the screen, or during D-

VHS playback, the mosaic noise, still or black picture may appear. To correct the

picture, you have to manually track the tape.

1While the tape is playing, press and hold SP/EP and turn the front panel jog

dial until the picture is clear of excess noise.

2To continue automatic tracking, press SP/EP again. Automatic tracking will

also resume when you eject the tape.

slow tracking

Slow tracking is used to adjust the playback quality during slow motion playback

and still frame. You can only use slow tracking if your tape was recorded in ex-

tended play (EP) speed. To adjust the slow tracking, put a tape into slow motion,

then press and hold SP/EP and turn the front panel jog dial until the best picture is

obtained.

Time Counter

Your VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the tape has run in

hours, minutes, and seconds. This counter is useful when you want to find specific

points on a tape. The counter will not work when playing blank tapes or on blank

sections of tape, or when the VCR’s power is off.

setting the counter

To set the counter to “0H00M00S,” press CANCEL on the remote control.

You cannot reset the counter if you are using the VCR’s menus.

The counter will reset to “- H - - M - - S” when you eject a tape. When you load a

tape again, the counter will display “0H00M00S”.

Searching Techniques

Your VCR lets you search through a tape in a number of ways. These include:

Quick search (CM skip) -- 30 second intervals

Speed search -- visually search

Counter zero stop -- direct to start of recording

Index search -- find specific index points

The tape recorded in D-VHS format may not be searched correctly depending on

the recording condition.

D (digital tracking) light

PWR.

VCR

PLAY

HMS

PWR.

VCR

PLAY

HMS

Time counter

Advanced Features

Quick search (CM skip)

Quick search lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about 30 second

intervals. It is designed so that you can quickly speed through any commercials

you may have recorded. To do this:

1Make sure that you have set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote control to

the VCR position.

2While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by pressing a number

button.

The VCR will speed through the selected length of tape, then resume playback.

This screen will show the search time and the gauge. Each mark on the gauge

represents 15 seconds. The marks will disappear, one by one, every 15 seconds

of the search time. You can select a search time up to 3 minutes.

Speed search

Use speed search to visually search through the contents of a videotape.

1While playing a tape, press FF or REW on the remote control. You will see the

picture as it fast forwards or rewinds. Noise bars may appear in the pictures.

2When you are playing the tape recorded in analog format, if you press FF or

REW and hold it down for about 1 second, the search speed will increase.

3To resume normal playback, press FF or REW again quickly, or press PLAY.

IMPORTANT

The fastest search speed that allows you to see the picture is about 30 times

normal speed. It is normal for the number of noise bars on the screen to

increase and roll from top to bottom as the visual search speed increases.

Using speed search for long stretches of tape may cause the video heads to

become dirty faster.

The fastest way to move through the tape is without a picture, which allows

you to search up to 500 times normal speed. To do this, press STOP, then

FF or REW. If you press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds, the

search speed will slow to 330 times normal speed.

In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the Fast Forwarding/

Rewinding Speed will be slower than 500x under the following conditions:

1 Use of tapes shorter in length than T-120 (for example, T-30, T-60, T-90).

2 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle of the tape.

Speed search may not work correctly when playing a tape recorded in both

analog and digital format.

Notes for the program recorded in D-VHS format:

• When you use speed search for the program recorded without recording

the search data, the speed search may not work correctly or the picture

may not appear.

• It will take a few seconds to see the speed search picture.

• The mosaic noise, still or black picture may appear during using the

speed search.

• The speed search picture may not appear depending on the digital

program.

Advanced Features

CM Skip

3m00s

§§§§§§§§§§§§

Number

button

time

123456

30 sec. 1 min. 1 min.

30 sec. 2 min. 2 min.

30 sec. 3 min.

Counter zero stop

Counter zero stop allows you to quickly access the beginning of a recorded or

playback section of a tape. The counter zero stop will automatically fast forward or

rewind the tape to “0H00M00S” and stop.

1Press CANCEL on the remote control at the point you wish to locate later. The

counter will reset to “0H00M00S”.

2When you wish to return to the point specified in step 1, press VIDEO on the

remote control. The video function menu appears on your screen. Press

VIDEO until the Counter zero stop function appears.

3Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to start the counter zero stop.

The VCR will automatically search to the counter “0H00M00S” and then stop. The

VCR may stop slightly before or after the counter “0H00M00S”.

Index search

Index search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Before using index search,

index marks are placed at important places on a tape. Index search is used to find

these marks. Index marks are added automatically whenever your VCR starts a

new recording; you can also add index marks manually at any point during record-

ing.

automatic index marks

Whenever recording is begun from the STOP mode, an index mark is automatically

added to the tape. When analog recording, a message will indicate that the mark

is being recorded.

Index marks are not added when you press PAUSE or REC to begin recording from

the record-pause mode.

manual index marks

To add an index mark yourself, press REC on the remote control while a tape is

recording.

Index marks must be added at least one minute apart.

1When the tape is stopped, press INDEX ^I to begin a forward search; press

INDEX I\ to search in reverse. The VCR will fast forward or rewind and

index search display appears on the TV.

Once the VCR finds an index mark, it will begin playing back the tape from that

point.

2You can press INDEX ^I or INDEX I\ up to 19 times to search for that

many index marks. For example, to find the third index mark ahead, press

INDEX ^I three times. The on-screen display will count down the number of

marks passed before playback begins.

3To cancel index search, press STOP.

IMPORTANT

Index search may not work correctly if the interval between two index mark is

shorter than 5 minutes in HS mode, 10 minutes in STD mode, 5 minutes in

SP mode or 15 minutes in EP mode.

Advanced Features

VCR Looking

for index+ 1

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VCR

Counter zero stop

Use ENTER to start

(This screen appears during

analog playback only.)

VCR

Stop

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0h20m08s

Time gauge

Remaining time display

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VCR

Remaining time display

(This screen appears during

analog playback only.)

repeat playback

You can playback a section of tape over and over using repeat playback. The tape

will play until the next index mark, rewind to the previous index mark, and resume

playing. If there is only one index mark on the tape, then the VCR will play or

rewind to that mark and resume playback. If there is no index mark, the entire

cassette will repeat.

1Press VIDEO on the remote control to display the video function menu. Press

VIDEO until the Repeat play function appears.

2To start the playback, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

When the VCR encounters the next mark or the end of the tape, it will

automatically rewind to the previous mark and begin playback again.

The VCR will also search for a blank section of tape. If the VCR encounters

any blank sections longer than 4 seconds in length, the repeat playback will

begin.

3Press STOP to cancel the repeat.

IMPORTANT

For the tape recorded in D-VHS format, repeat playback may not work

correctly depending on the recording condition.

Search to blank

This feature allows you to find the end point of the recorded part of the tape. The

VCR will stop automatically at the beginning of the blank section of a tape.

1Press VIDEO on the remote control to display the video function menu. Press

VIDEO until the Search to blank function appears.

2To start the search, turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right.

When the VCR encounters the blank section of a tape, it will automatically

stop.

IMPORTANT

This feature may not work if the blank section is within 5 minutes or less in

HS mode, 10 minutes or less in STD mode, 5 minutes or less in SP mode or

15 minutes or less in EP mode.

Displaying the Time Gauge and the Remaining Time

The time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on a video tape. The

left side of the gauge is the tape start (S), and the right side is the tape end (E).

For a T-120 length tape played at standard (SP) speed, each mark on the gauge

represents about 15 minutes. The remaining time display shows the time, in hours

and minutes, left until the end of a tape.

the time gauge and the remaining time automatically appear during:

fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape)

counter zero stop

index searches

rewinding for repeat playback

search to blank

Turn off the time gauge and the remaining time by pressing DISPLAY twice.

to make the time gauge and the remaining time appear:

Press DISPLAY once. The time gauge and remaining time appear on the TV

screen, and the remaining time appears on the front panel display. They disappear

after 4 seconds when playing a tape.

To turn off the display, press DISPLAY twice.

Advanced Features

VCR

Repeat play

Use ENTER to start

VCR

Search to blank

Use ENTER to start

IMPORTANT

The time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals on

recorded tapes. Therefore they do not function while playing blank tapes.

The remaining time display may not show the correct remaining time if the Tape

function is incorrectly set, if you are using speed search, if you are using a special

length cassette (such as T-10 length), or if you are using an S-VHS-C or a VHS-C

tape with an adapter.

The remaining time display may not work correctly depending on your tape.

Displaying the Current Time

The current time is shown in the front panel display or the TV screen. If you have

not set the clock, or if there has been a power failure of longer than 30 minutes, the

display will show - : - -. The current time will be displayed when the VCR is off. To

see the current time when the VCR is on:

1Press DISPLAY twice. The counter will be replaced by the current time.

2To turn off the current time, press DISPLAY again.

Customize Choices Menu

In the Customize Choices menu, there are 7 options that you can set. For each of

the 7 options, start with these 2 steps:

1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears on your TV.

2Use the ADJUST dial on the remote to select Customize choices. Turn the

SHUTTLE ring to the right.

IMPORTANT

Customize choices menu consists of two pages. To display the next page,

use ADJUST dial to select Go to next page and turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right. To go back to the previous page, use ADJUST dial to select Back to

previous page.

Video mute

When you turn video mute ON, any blank section of tape or many stations with a

weak signal will be replaced by a blue screen. The sound will also be turned off.

When you would like to try to tune in on a weak station, turn video mute OFF.

3Complete steps 1 and 2 above. Customize choices menu appears. Use the

ADJUST dial to select Video mute. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to set

video mute to ON or OFF.

4Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

IMPORTANT

Video mute function may not work properly when you playback a section of a

tape where only audio signals are recording.

Advanced Features

VCR

Stop

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Current time display

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VCR

Current time display

(This screen appears during

analog playback only.)

ªVCR Main Menu

¬Program to record

ƒ1394 connection list

Customize choices

»S-VHS Set-Up

ƒFirst Time Set-Up

Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU to exit menus

√Customize choices

ƒVideo mute (ON )

ƒAuto power save (OFF)

ƒRF converter (ON )

ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)

Go to next page §



Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER to change.

Press MENU for Main Menu

√Customize choices

ƒVideo mute (ON )

ƒAuto power save (OFF)

ƒRF converter (ON )

ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)

Go to next page §



Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER to change.

Press MENU for Main Menu

√Customize choices

ƒRental Xpress (OFF)

ƒSearch data (OFF)

Back to previous page §



Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER.

Press MENU for Main Menu



Auto power save (auto-off)

When the Auto Power Save feature is turned on, the VCR will automatically turn off

after remaining idle for 30 minutes. If a control, such as a menu function or chan-

nel selection, is used or if there is a tape playing or being recorded, the VCR will

remain on.

3Complete steps 1 and 2 above. Customize choices menu appears. Use the

ADJUST dial to select Auto power save. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to

set to ON.

4Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

IMPORTANT

When viewing analog broadcast stations through the VCR, 3minutes>Power

off will appear on the TV screen three minutes before the VCR power turns

off. The display will count down the number of minutes until the VCR turns

off. If you want to continue using the VCR, press any of the buttons.

RF converter

If your TV has audio and video inputs, turn the RF converter OFF. If your TV does

not have audio and video inputs, keep the RF converter set to ON. It is preset by

the factory to ON.

3Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menu

appears. Use the ADJUST dial to select RF converter. Turn the SHUTTLE

ring to the right to select ON or OFF.

4Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

IMPORTANT

If the RF converter is set to ON, you aren’t required to press VCR/TV to play

a tape or to use VCR menus. The VCR light will automatically light up when

you press PLAY or MENU. Be sure to set the TV to the video channel (see

page 10).

PerfecTape®

PerfecTape® is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the quality of video tapes

you will record on. After each test, the VCR will adjust its internal circuitry in order

to make the best possible recording on your tape.

setting up PerfecTape®

You can set up PerfecTape® to function two ways.

If you want the VCR to automatically test any non-recorded tapes when the tape is

loaded, select AUTO.

If you do not want the VCR to automatically test tapes, select MANUAL.

PerfecTape® will now function only when you start a test. Any tape with the erasure

prevention tab intact can be manually tested.

It will not automatically test recorded tapes – you must choose to test those your-

self.

3Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menu

appears. Use the ADJUST dial to select PerfecTape.

4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right to set PerfecTape to AUTO or MANUAL.

5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

√Customize choices

ƒVideo mute (ON )

ƒAuto power save (OFF)

ƒRF converter (ON )

ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)

Go to next page §



Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER to change.

Press MENU for Main Menu

√Customize choices

ƒVideo mute (ON )

ƒAuto power save (OFF)

ƒRF converter (ON )

ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)

Go to next page §



Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER to change.

Press MENU for Main Menu

√Customize choices

ƒVideo mute (ON )

ƒAuto power save (ON )

ƒRF converter (ON )

ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)

Go to next page §



Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER to change.

Press MENU for Main Menu



Advanced Features

using PerfecTape® automatically

1Load a tape that has not been recorded into the VCR.

The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing, the VCR records for

one second, then evaluates the recording it made. The entire test takes about 8

seconds. During this time, the PT light on the front panel will flash. If you wish to

cancel the test, press STOP on the remote while the PT light is still flashing.

When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds.

On the front panel, the PT light will shine steadily, indicating that the VCR has set

its internal circuitry to make the best possible recording on this tape.

If you would like to know whether your VHS tape is suitable for S-ET recording, set

the S-ET record in the S-VHS Set Up menu to AUTO then test the VHS tape. If the

tape is suitable, S-ET record: ON is shown on the screen and the tape will record in

S-ET mode. If it is not suitable for S-ET recording, S-ET record: OFF is shown on

the screen and the tape will record in VHS format.

using PerfecTape® manually

1Load a tape that has its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.

2Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; this feature will record over

one second of your tape.

3Press VIDEO on the remote control. Video function menu appears. Press

VIDEO until the PerfecTape function appears.

4Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the right on the remote to begin the test. During this

time, the PT light on the front panel will flash. To cancel the test, press STOP

on the remote while the PT light is still flashing.

When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8 seconds.

Turn off the display by pressing STOP on the remote control.

If you would like to know whether your VHS tape is suitable for S-ET recording, set

the S-ET record in the S-VHS Set Up menu to AUTO then test the VHS tape. If the

tape is suitable, S-ET record: ON is shown on the screen and the tape will record in

S-ET mode. If it is not suitable for S-ET recording, S-ET record: OFF is shown on

the screen and the tape will record in VHS format.

If you wish to erase the settings, eject the tape. The settings will also be erased if

you press TIMER RESET or if the VCR loses power. After the test is finished, the

PerfecTape function will not appear unless the tape is ejected.

Rental Xpress

Rental Xpress is a feature, when activated, that will automatically rewind the tape

to the beginning, eject and power off the VCR, after it has reached the blank

section of 30 seconds or longer on any rental tape (or any tape with the erasure

prevention tab removed). To activate this feature:

3Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 47. Customize choices menu appears. Use

the ADJUST dial to select Go to next page. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right.

4Turn the ADJUST dial to select Rental Xpress. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right to select ON or OFF.

5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

IMPORTANT

While the VCR is rewinding to the beginning of the tape, you cannot use

repeat playback, counter zero stop and index search.

Advanced Features

PerfecTape:SP

Band S-ET record: ON

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Test is completed

VCR

PerfecTape

Use ENTER to start

√Customize choices

ƒRental Xpress (ON )

ƒA/V Network (OFF)

ƒSearch data (OFF)

Back to previous page §



Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER to change.

Press MENU for Main Menu

√Customize choices

ƒVideo mute (ON )

ƒAuto power save (OFF)

ƒRF converter (ON )

ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)

Go to next page §



Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER to change.

Press MENU for Main Menu

Search data

When you set Search data setting to ON, the search data will be recorded to use

speed search for the tape recorded in D-VHS format. It is preset to ON at the

factory.

3Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 47. Customize choices menu appears. Turn

the ADJUST dial to select Go to next page. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to the

right.

4Press the ADJUST buttons to select Search data. Turn the SHUTTLE ring to

the right to select ON or OFF.

5Press MENU twice to exit the menus.

IMPORTANT

The search data may not be recorded correctly depending on the recorded

signal, and the speed search may not work correctly.

Advanced Features

√Customize choices

ƒRental Xpress (OFF)

ƒSearch data (ON )

Back to previous page §



Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER to change.

Press MENU for Main Menu



√Customize choices

ƒVideo mute (ON )

ƒAuto power save (OFF)

ƒRF converter (ON )

ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)

Go to next page §



Use ADJUST to select,

and ENTER to change.

Press MENU for Main Menu

Advanced Options

Using the remote control to operate your TV

The HS-HD2000U remote control can operate many of the frequently-used func-

tions of your TV. You only need one remote to operate both your VCR and TV.

The HS-HD2000U remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi televisions, but it

can also operate TVs from other manufacturers. To set your remote control for

your particular brand of television, follow these instructions.

setting up your remote control to operate your TV

1Turn off your TV.

2On the HS-HD2000U remote control, set the VCR/TV slide switch to the TV

position.

3While holding in SP/EP, press the code listed that corresponds to the brand of

your TV.

4Press TV POWER on the HS-HD2000U remote control. Once your TV has

turned on, your remote is set up to operate your brand of TV.

If your TV does not turn on, repeat step 3 using the next code listed for the brand of

your TV.

If none of the codes listed for the brand of your TV work, then repeat step 3 several

times, using a different code button until one works. The possible code buttons

are: 0, 1-9, MUTE, VOLUME ª,º, CHANNELª,º and INPUT.

You do not need to perform this set-up again until you change the batteries, set up

your remote for another brand of television, or you get a new TV.

Once you have correctly set your remote control to operate your TV, you will be

able to use the TV POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, and number buttons to operate

your TV.

IMPORTANT

Because of variations among models, some or all codes may not work, or

they may operate different functions than expected for your particular TV. If

this occurs, you may need to use your TV remote control.

Sometimes manufacturers will change the remote control codes for their

products, or they will use more than one code. If this is the case, your

remote may not be able to control your TV.

When you replace the batteries in your remote, the remote may return to its

initial setting (code button 1). Repeat the steps above to reset your remote

control. If you enter a new code, the previous code will be erased.

operating your TV with the HS-HD2000U remote control

1Set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position on the HS-HD2000U remote control

to tell the remote that you want to operate the TV.

2Point the remote control towards the TV and press the desired buttons. To

once again control the VCR, set the VCR/TV slide switch to VCR position.

Advanced Features

Mitsubishi

Fisher

G.E.

Goldstar

Hitachi

JVC

Magnavox

NEC

Panasonic

Pioneer

Philips

Proscan

Quasar

RCA

Sanyo

Sharp

Sony

Toshiba

Zenith

1, 2, 3

VOLUME ª

2, 9

MUTE

2, 9

CHANNELª,º

VOLUME ª

CHANNELº

VOLUMEª 

3, 5

VOLUMEº

INPUT

Brand of TV Brand code

buttons

To program the remote control operational setting

The HS-HD2000U has two remote control operational settings, VCR-A and VCR-B.

These are available so you may separately control two Mitsubishi VCRs that are

placed close together. The VCR-A setting can be used to operate any other

Mitsubishi VCR introduced since 1986. Setting the HS-HD2000U to VCR-B will

allow the HS-HD2000U be operated without the VCR responding at the same time.

To program the HS-HD2000U and the remote to VCR-B

For VCR:

1Make sure the HS-HD2000U is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR front

panel, turn the shuttle ring left while holding down SP/EP on the front panel. To

confirm that the VCR responds to VCR-B signals, b appears on the front panel

display.

For remote:

2On the remote, make sure the VCR/TV slide switch is in the VCR position, then

press VCR-A/B on the remote control until VCR-B appears on the remote

control LCD.

When you wish to operate the other VCR

1On the remote, with the VCR/TV slide switch in the VCR position, press VCR-

A/B on the remote control until VCR-A appears on the remote control LCD.

To reprogram the HS-HD2000U to respond to VCR-A signals again

1Make sure the HS-HD2000U is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR front

panel, turn the shuttle ring right while holding down SP/EP on the front panel.

To confirm that the VCR responds to VCR-A signals, A appears on the front

panel display.

IMPORTANT

Some other models of Mitsubishi VCRs can respond to VCR-B signals. If

your other VCR is one of these models, and you would like to program the

other VCR to respond to VCR-B signals, refer to the owner’s guide that came

with the other VCR.

Some of the buttons may not function or they may operate different features

than expected for the other VCR, particularly, those Mitsubishi VCR’s that are

more than 10 years old because Mitsubishi changes the codes from time to

time.

Child Lock

The child lock feature prevents others from using your VCR. To lock the VCR:

1Press and hold down DISPLAY on the remote control for about 8 seconds. The

LOCK light on the front panel display will light up.

2To cancel the child lock, press and hold down DISPLAY for about 8 seconds,

until the LOCK light on the front panel display goes out.

IMPORTANT

You can lock the VCR with the power off, even if the VCR is standing by for a

programmed recording. If you lock the VCR with no cassette in it, the VCR

will not accept a cassette.

Advanced Features

PWR.

LOCK

VCR

REC

HMS

LOCK light

Location of Controls

Remote Control

remote control LCD

See the section “Remote Control LCD”.

VCR POWER

Turns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed the

VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off.

QUICK PROGRAM

Goes to VCR Plus+ Program to record menu.

Exits the programming screen.

O.L.R

Programs the VCR to record using the remote control

LCD.

PlusCode

Sets VCR Plus+ system programming using the remote

control LCD.

TRANSFER

Press when you transfer the PlusCode number or the

contents of the programmed recording displayed on the

remote control LCD to the VCR.

Number buttons

Selects TV stations, enters PlusCode numbers.

Sets quick search (CM skip) time.

TV POWER

Turns the TV on or off. You need to program your remote

to operate your particular brand of television.

IEEE 1394 INPUT

Selects the integrated HDTV or IEEE 1394-equipped

HDTV receiver connected to the VCR.

CHANNEL Up and Down

Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s or TV’s

channel memory.

VOLUME Up and Down

Raises and lowers the sound of the TV.

(Operates the TV only)

INPUT

DAILY/WEEKLY

Selects between the antenna and any other video equip-

ment that may be connected.

Press to record the program every day or the same day

every week when program the timer recording using the

remote control LCD.

VCR/TV slide switch

Operates the VCR when set to the VCR position, the TV

when set to the TV position. You need to program your

remote to operate your particular brand of television.

REW

Rewinds a tape or reverse searches.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

STOP

Stops a tape.

Fast forwards a tape or fast forward searches.

REC

Starts recording. While recording, adds manual index

mark.

INDEX I\\

\, ^^

Begins index search forward and backward.

Controls the playback speed of a tape.

adjust dial

Selects and adjusts menu selections.

shuttle ring

Adjusts playback speed when a tape is playing.

Enters or cancels selections when using the menus.

Remote Control -- Flip cover open

EJECT

Ejects a tape.

OTR 2/%%

%START TIME

Sets the start time in OTR2 recording.

OTR 2/˙˙

˙˙

˙REC LENGTH

Sets the recording length in OTR2 recording.

TV AUDIO

Selects the audio settings to be adjusted.

VIDEO

Selects the video settings to be adjusted.

DISPLAY

Displays on the TV screen:

• Time elapsed on the tape

• Time left on the tape, current time

• Channel number and audio reception mode

• Audio channel(s) selected

• Source supplying the VCR with a signal

• If the VCR is stopped, playing, or recording

Turns the Child Lock on and off.

VCR-A/B

Selects between two Mitsubishi VCRs while using one

remote.

MUTE

Turns off the TV sound. Press again to restore the TV

sound to its previous volume. (Operates the TV only)

SP/EP

Changes the recording speed. (SP is standard play; EP

is extended play).

Location of Controls

SP/EP

VIDEO

VCR-A/B MUTE

VCR/TV

TV AUDIO

OTR2

EJECT

DISPLAY

Q.V

2 REC LENGTH

1 START TIME

1 O.L.R

TV POWER

CHANNEL

VOLUME

INPUT

LEFT RIGHT

IEEE 1394

INPUT

VCR

PLAY

STOP

REW

REC

PAUSE

INDEX

DAILY/

WEEKLY

3 TRANSFER 3

VCR POWER

QUICK PROGRAM

ENTER 2

Plus Code

ADJUST

Remote Control LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)

display for VCR plus® system programming and

O.L.R

Displays the programmed contents of the VCR plus®

system programming using the remote control LCD or

O.L.R.

TRANSFER indicator

Flashes when transfer the PlusCode number or the

contents of the programmed recording displayed on the

remote control LCD to the VCR.

remote control operational setting

Displays the selected remote control operational setting.

TODAY

SP EP

VCR-A VCR-B

DAYCH

am pm ON am pm OFFPlusCode No.

E-S

DAILY WEEKLY TRANSFER

display for VCR plus

system

programming and O.L.R

remote control

operational setting

Q.V

Uses Mitsubishi TV’s QuickView feature. See your

Mitshibishi TV owner’s guide for more details.

VCR/TV

Switches between the VCR’s picture and the TV’s tuner.

Displays the menus. Exits the menus.

remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control.

Do not block it.

JOG/CHANNEL

Changes channels when tape is stopped.

Adjusts tracking and picture vibration.

shuttle ring

Fast forwards a tape or fast forward searches by turning

right. Rewinds a tape or reverse searches by turning left.

3D&TBC

Turns the 3DNR&TBC on or off when playing a tape.

Turns the 3D on or off when the tape is stopped.

PLAY

Plays a tape.

Resumes normal playback from special effects.

STOP

Stops a tape.

PAUSE/%%

%START TIME

Pauses a tape when recording.

Freezes a frame when playing a tape.

Sets the start time in OTR2 recording.

REC/˙˙

˙˙

˙REC LENGTH

Records to the end of the tape by pressing once.

Sets the recording time for OTR recording by pressing

repeatedly.

Location of Controls

Front Panel

POWER

Turns the VCR on or off.

If you have programmed your VCR to record, turn off your

VCR.

EJECT

Ejects a tape.

D-VHS

Press to select whether you record the digital broadcast in

D-VHS format or in analog (S-VHS/S-VHS ET/VHS)

format. This button lights up during D-VHS recording/

playing.

SP/EP

Changes the recording speed (SP is standard play; EP is

extended play).

S-video input ˙˙

˙˙

˙ jack

Connect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, to

record or dub video.

video input ˙˙

˙˙

˙ jack

Connect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, to

record or dub video.

audio input ˙˙

˙˙

˙ jacks

Connect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, to

record or dub audio.

cassette slot

Insert the video cassette tape here.

front panel display

See the next page.

Location of Controls

PerfecTape® light : PT

Flashes when PerfecTape test is in progress.

Stays lit when test is complete.

D-VHS indicator :

Lights up when D-VHS playing/recording.

play and record lights :

PLAY

REC

These light up when the VCR is playing a tape or record-

ing. The cassette status symbol ( ) will light up when

a tape is in the VCR. The dashes in the center of the

symbol simulate the movement of the tape when playing

and recording.

programmed recording light :

PROG REC

Lights up when VCR is off and it is programmed to

record.

POWER light : PWR.

Is lit when power is ON.

S-VHS indicator :

Lights up when the S-VHS tape or no tape is loaded and

the S-VHS record is set to AUTO, when you play or

record in Super-VHS (S-VHS).

S-ET indicator : S-ET

Lights up when the VHS tape is loaded and the S-ET

record is set to ON, and when you play or record in S-ET

mode.

tape speed lights : SP, EP, HS, STD, LS3

Indicates tape speed.

LS3 will be displayed only during playback.

time counter/current time/remaining time display

This area displays:

• current time

• time counter showing how long tape has run

• time remaining on the tape

S-ET

PWR.

SAP

STD

LS3

OTR2

LOCK

VCR

PLAYREC

PROG REC

HMS

digital tracking

time counter/current time/remaining time display

play light record light

channel display

Front Panel Display

OTR light : OTR

Lights up during recording the program with One-Touch

Recording.

OTR2 light : OTR 2

Lights up during setting up, the delay time of Standby

One-Touch Recording.

lock light : LOCK

Lights up when Child Lock feature is in use.

LR indicator :

L R

L indicates that you are listening to the left channel of a

stereo track, R indicates that you are listening to the right

channel of a stereo track.

stereo indicator : ST

Indicates a stereo TV channel.

cable tuning light :

Lights up when VCR is set to receive cable broadcasts.

PRIMESTAR® light :

Lights up when VCR has selected channels from a

PRIMESTAR receiver.

SAP indicator : SAP

Indicates that channel has a Separate Audio Program, or

SAP.

digital tracking light : D

Flashes when VCR is adjusting the tracking.

Glows steadily when tracking is finished.

If tracking is adjusted manually, it turns off.

VCR light : VCR

Indicates that the picture is controlled by the VCR.

channel display

Displays cable channel, broadcast channel, satellite

channel, or input.

Location of Controls

IEEE 1394

INTERFACE

CONVERTER

BOX CONTROL

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEOAUDIOR L/MONO S-VIDEO

TIMER RESET

VIDEO S-VIDEO

OUT 1

OUT 2

AUDIORL

Rear Panel Jacks

VIDEO INput and OUTput jacks

Yellow jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT) video

signals to a monitor TV or from another VCR.

The black jacks marked with “S-Video” can be used to

connect televisions with S-Video jacks. (“S-Video jack”

refers to a Separated Luminance-Chrominance (Y/C)

jacks that conforms to the NTSC signal.)

AUDIO INput and OUTput jacks

Red and white jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT)

audio signals. Red signifies the right channel, and white

signifies the left channel. Stereo audio cables are also

color coded red and white. If you are receiving or sending

a mono (non-stereo) signal, you should use only the left

(white) terminal.

CONVERTER BOX CONTROL jack

Connects IR Emitter to a cable box and/or satellite

receiver.

TIMER RESET

Erases all programmed recording settings and resets the

clock. Use this button with care.

ANTENNA IN jack

Attach an external antenna or cable to bring in an outside

signal.

ANTENNA OUT jack

Attach a coaxial cable to your TV to send out antenna/

cable signals from the VCR to your TV.

IEEE 1394 INTERFACE

Connects a IEEE 1394 cable to an integrated HDTV or

an IEEE 1394-equipped HDTV receiver for D-VHS

recording.

Important Information

Special Information Concerning Stationary Images or Letterbox Images:

For best performance and longest life, the normal use of a TV should include a mixture of TV picture types. The most

frequently used picture types should fill the screen with constantly moving images rather than stationary images or

patterns. Displaying the same stationary patterns over extended periods of time, or displaying the same stationary

patterns frequently, can cause uneven aging of the TV picture tubes and leave a subtle, but permanent, ghost image.

Most TV warranties do not cover this type of damage to the picture tubes. To avoid this, mix your viewing pattern. Do

not show the same stationary image for more than 15% of your total TV viewing in any one week. Display constantly

moving and changing images that fill the screen whenever possible. We also recommend that you reduce the contrast

setting of your TV when you watch that type of image. When possible, you may wish to use your television’s PIP, POP,

ZOOM, EXPAND or other picture shape controls so that the moving images fill the screen.

Please check your TV’s owner’s guide for other recommendations.

Examples of stationary images include:

•Letterbox top/bottom bars. These are solid colored bars that when showing a widescreen (16:9) image on a

standard (4:3) TV.

•Side panels. These are the solid colored side bars when showing standard shaped (4:3) TV images on a widescreen

(16:9) TV.

•Stock-market report bars. These include the ticker bar constantly running at the bottom of the TV screen on

financial news channels.

•Shopping channel logos & pricing displays. These include bright graphics that are shown constantly or

repeatedly in the same location.

•Video game patterns and scoreboards.

•Bright station logos. Moving or low-contrast graphics are less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tubes.

•On-line (internet) web sites. In addition, any other stationary of repetitive computer style images from any source

may cause uneven aging of the picture tubes.

Trouble Checks

Problem

The VCR won’t turn on.

The VCR power is on but no controls work.

You can’t see the VCR’s picture on your TV.

Poor picture when watching the VCR’s

tuner on your TV.

VCR REC button doesn’t function.

No picture during recording.

VCR does not record TV program.

The VCR timer recording does not operate.

If your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer:

1Check the Trouble Checks below to see if there is a solution to the current problem that you are experiencing.

2If the problem is not addressed on the Trouble Checks, the safety circuits in the VCR may be in operation, thus

please try the following: (the clock setting and the timer recording will be deleted.)

1 If possible, press EJECT on the front panel and remove the tape.

2 Press TIMER RESET on the rear panel with a pencil or a ball point pen.

3 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, wait about 1 minute until the

tape protecting function is completed, then press POWER.

3You may also try the following procedure if the above steps did not resolve the problem. (All settings will be reset to

the default settings.)

1 Press POWER on the front panel for about 8 seconds until the current time display on the front panel shows “-

: - -”.

2 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, the tape protecting function will

work and “99” will appear on the front pane display to begin count down. Wait about 1 minute until it reaches

“00” to show the tape protecting function is completed, then press POWER.

If the problem with your VCR persists, contact your Mitsubishi dealer for assistance.

Try This...

• Check the power cord and the AC outlet.

• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on the remote

for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off.

• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on the remote

for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off.

• Set the VCR/TV slide switch to VCR position.

• Press TIMER RESET on the rear panel.

• Check the TV’s input setting.

• Check to see that your VCR is not set to L1 or L2.

• Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input.

• Check your TV’s fine tuning, if using an older TV.

• Check your connections to make sure they are secure.

• Check the erasure prevention tab on the tape cassette.

• Check the hook-up.

• Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input.

• Check the VCR tuning.

• Check the input selection on the VCR. Does the front panel display

show L1 or L2? If so, switch it to tuner by pressing INPUT.

• Check that the programmed recording light lights up in the front panel

display.

• Check the clock time.

• Make sure you have turned the VCR off before the start time.

Problem

Noise in the picture and distorted sound.

Poor or no Hi-Fi sound.

Playback is noisy or “snowy”.

VCR remote does not function.

Your converter box or satellite receiver

does not respond to any signals from the

VCR’s IR Emitter.

The fast forwarding/rewinding speed is

slow.

Trouble Checks

Try This...

• Check the tracking control. Adjust manually if necessary.

• Check the monitor settings.

• Check the quality of the video tape.

• Try automatic head cleaning.

• Clean the video heads using a dry-type video head cleaning cassette.

Do not use a wet-type head cleaning cassette, as it may damage your

VCR. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could shorten head life.

Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.

• Have the VCR video heads cleaned by a qualified service technician.

• Check that remote mode of the VCR and your remote are set

correctly (VCR-A or VCR-B).

• Check to see that the VCR/TV slide switch is set to the correct

position.

• Change the batteries.

• Try moving the IR Emitter so that there is a clear line of sight between

the Emitter and the box’s remote sensor.

• Check that the IR Emitter is connected properly.

• Sometimes a cable box needs to be set by the cable company to

receive signals. Contact your cable company.

• In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the Fast

Forwarding/Rewinding Speed will be slower than 500x under the

following conditions:

1 Use of tapes shorter in length than T-120 (for example, T-30, T-60,

T-90).

2 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle of the tape.

Specifications

FORMAT S-VHS/VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audio and D-VHS standard

VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM EIA standard; NTSC color

RECORD/PLAYBACK SYSTEM Video -- 4 heads

Audio -- 2 Hi-Fi channels and 1 monaural audio control

Digital -- HS 4 heads

STD 2 heads

ANTENNA 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal

TUNER 181 channels capability

VHF -- Channels 2 - 13

UHF -- Channels 14 - 69

CATV -- Channels 1-125

DIGITAL INTERFACE INPUT/OUTPUT based on IEEE1394 digital interface, 4 pin, corresponds to S400

HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION S-VHS -- more than 400 lines (SP) more than 400 lines (EP)

VHS -- more than 220 lines (SP) more than 210 lines (EP)

SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO S-VHS -- more than 43 dB (SP) more than 43 dB (EP)

VHS -- more than 45 dB (SP) more than 46 dB (EP)

COMB FILTER Digital dynamic

TIMER PROGRAM CAPACITY 1-month programmable / 8 programs

MEMORY BACKUP TIME approx. 30 minutes

MAXIMUM RECORDING TIME (D-VHS) 150 min. with DF-300 video cassette (HS)

300 min. with DF-300 video cassette (STD)

(S-VHS/VHS) 120 min. with T-120 video cassette (SP)

360 min. with T-120 video cassette (EP)

REWIND TIME approx. 43 seconds for T-120 cassette (full recorded tape)

POWER REQUIREMENT 120V AC, 60 Hz

POWER CONSUMPTION 28 Watts -- 6.0 Watts standby

DIMENSIONS 3-5/8 in Height x 16-3/4 in Width x 11-13/16 in Depth (93mm x 425mm x 300mm)

WEIGHT 8.4 lbs approx. (3.8kg)

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 set coaxial cable

1 set stereo audio/video cables

1 S-video cable

1 IEEE 1394 cable

1 remote control with batteries

1 IR emitter

1 D-VHS cassette tape

1 registration card

adding channels .......................... 16

adjust button............................... 54

adjusting tracking ....................... 39

advanced options ........................ 52

playback controls ..................... 38

antenna, connecting ...................... 5

jacks ................................... 5, 57

audio

connecting a TV with inputs....... 6

input, output jacks............ 55, 57

monitor..................................... 26

audio video functions

button ....................................... 54

selecting ................................... 27

using ........................................ 26

auto clock function ...................... 18

auto power save .......................... 47

auto speed programming ............ 33

Index

backup, memory.......................... 35

batteries, installing ....................... 11

cable, connections to .................... 5

cable box, connections to.............. 5

cable tuning light ....................... 56

cancel button .............................. 54

cancel

button....................................... 54

recording in progress ............... 30

timer recording......................... 28

cassette slot ............................... 55

cassette status symbol ................ 56

changing recording settings ........ 34

changing settings while

programming ........................ 30

channel(s)

adding and deleting ................. 16

button................................ 54, 55

display .................................... 56

memorize ................................. 13

selecting .................................. 17

child lock ..................................... 53

choosing a hookup ........................ 4

clock setting ................................ 18

CM skip ....................................... 40

connections to

antennas ................................... 5

A/V Network............................. 9

cable with or without box ......... 5

home theater receiver................ 8

satellite receiver....................... 7

IR emitter .................................. 9

TV w/audio video inputs .......... 6

converter box control jack ...... 9, 57

copying a tape ....................... 36, 37

counter display ............................ 56

counter zero stop .................. 27, 41

customize choices menu ............. 47

daylight savings time ................... 19

digital tracking light.................... 56

display button ............................. 54

displaying current time ................ 46

displaying time gauge ................. 46

editing features...................... 36, 37

eject button........................... 54, 55

enter button ............................... 54

erasure, preventing tape ............. 21

fast forwarding a tape............ 12, 40

FF button ............................... 54, 55

front panel buttons ..................... 55

front panel display ................. 55, 56

head cleaning .............................. 12

important safeguards .................. 2

index buttons .............................. 54

techniques ............................... 41

input/X2 button ............................ 54

lighting button .............................. 54

loading tapes ................................ 11

location of controls ...................... 54

lock light ............................... 53, 56

lock VCR ..................................... 53

LR indicator ................................. 56

memory backup........................... 35

menu button ................................ 54

menus, using ............................... 13

mute button ................................ 54

number buttons ......................... 54

normal recording ......................... 26

one touch recording (OTR) ......... 22

light ......................................... 56

one touch recording, standby ...... 23

light (OTR 2) ........................... 56

pause button ........................ 54, 55

pausing a tape............................. 12

PerfecTape® light ........................ 56

using ................................. 27, 48

PerfecTape Select ....................... 27

play and record lights ................. 56

play button............................ 54, 55

play a tape.................................... 11

playback controls, advanced ....... 38

power button ........................ 54, 55

PRIMESTAR® light ..................... 56

PrograManager ........................... 42

auto mode................................ 51

program caution .......................... 34

programmed recording light ....... 56

programming

auto speed ............................... 33

cancel ................................ 30, 35

changing settings while ........... 30

quick program/VCR plus+ button ....

............................................. 54

quick program ............................. 30

quick search ................................ 40

rear panel jacks .......................... 57

rec button ............................ 54, 55

record cancel............................... 30

record light .................................. 56

recording

canceling programmed ............ 35

canceling one in progress........ 30

conventional VCR timer ........... 28

current broadcast..................... 21

format ...................................... 24

one-touch................................. 22

Quick Program......................... 30

standby one-touch ................... 23

timer ......................................... 28

VCR Plus+®............................. 31

rec speed button ......................... 55

remote control buttons ................ 54

sensor ...................................... 55

rental xpress................................ 49

repeat playback ..................... 27, 42

rew button ........................... 54, 55

rewinding a tape .................... 12, 40

RF converter setting ................... 48

SAP indicator ............................ 56

SAP broadcast ............................ 26

satellite receiver

connecting ................................. 7

memorizing brand code ........... 15

notes about using .................... 35

programming to record ............ 28

search techniques ...................... ␣ 40

S-ET mode .................................. 24

S-ET indicator ............................. 56

setting the clock .......................... 18

S-input setting ............................. 25

skipping programs ....................... 34

special effects ........................... 38

SP/EP button............................. 54

stereo indicator.......................... 56

S-through .................................... 25

still adjustment .......................... 38

stop button ........................... 54, 55

S-VHS Set-Up menu ................... 24

S-VHS indicator........................... 56

S-video input jack .................. 55, 57

tape function................................ 27

tape speed lights ........................ 56

tape

copying .............................. 36, 37

loading ...................................... 11

playing ...................................... 11

repeating............................ 27, 42

television, connecting ................ 5, 6

operating with remote .............. 52

time

counter..................................... 39

display current ......................... 46

gauge....................................... 46

remaining ................................. 46

timer recording ............................ 28

timer reset button .................. 35, 57

tracking........................................ 39

trouble checks ............................ 58

TV POWER button ..................... 54

TV/VCR slide switch................... 54

VCR

light ......................................... 56

operating 2 w/ 1 remote .......... 53

setting up ................................. 13

VCR POWER button .................. 54

VCR/TV button ........................... 54

video

input, output jacks............. 55, 57

mute....................................... 47

volume button............................ 54

Index

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Warranty

MITSUBISHI

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

LIMITED WARRANTY

MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (MDEA) warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder

if purchased from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workman-

ship 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 are warranted for the remainder of the original

warranty period.

b. Labor. For ninety days from the date of original purchase at retail, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair without charge

at an authorized MITSUBISHI service center.

c. Notice. To obtain warranty service, you must notify an authorized MITSUBISHI service center of any defect within the appli-

cable warranty time period.

1TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, deliver your VCR to the nearest MITSUBISHI service center.

Shipping expenses are your responsibility. The name and address of the nearest service center can be obtained from your

MITSUBISHI Dealer, or by writing or calling MDEA at the address and telephone number below. Proof of 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 CARD IS NOT A CONDITION

OF WARRANTY COVERAGE. However, please detach and return the Owner Registration Card so that we can contact you

should a question of safety arise which could affect you.

2THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modification, alteration, repair or service of this product by anyone

other than an authorized MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; operation in a manner contrary

to the instructions which accompany the VCR; freight damage; or any damage caused by acts of God such as lightning or

fluctuation in electrical power. This warranty also excludes all costs arising from installation, adjustment of user controls, external

antenna systems, service of products purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-

required maintenance including head cleaning. Consult the operating instructions enclosed with the product for information

regarding user controls.

3ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ANY REMEDY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT

ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED WARRAN-

TIES OF MERCHANT-ABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM

OF ONE YEAR.

4UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MDEA BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDEN-

TAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF

CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE.

5Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special, or

consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

6This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

7BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE, please review the instruction booklet to insure proper installation and correct customer

control adjustment. If the problem persists, contact your nearest MITSUBISHI Dealer for name(s) of authorized MITSUBISHI

Service Center(s). If you are unable to obtain the information, please call 1-800-332-2119, or write us at the address below.

MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.

9351 Jeronimo Road

Irvine, CA 92618-1904

MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.

9351 Jeronimo Road

Irvine, CA 92618-1904

www.mitsubishi-tv.com

Printed in Japan

872C244A9

For your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center

call 1-800-332-2119

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