Mitsubishi Electric HS-U576 Video Cassette Recorder User Manual Front Cover

Mitsubishi Electric Corp Video Cassette Recorder Front Cover

Instruction Book

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDEROWNER’S GUIDEMODEL HS-U576This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the mark maybe used with this model.As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. has determined that this product orproduct model meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency.VCR Plus+® and PlusCode® are registered trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+system is manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation.With VCR Plus+C3® system, this video cassette recorder can automatically select the appropriate channel on yourcompatible cable box or satellite receiver. C3 and VCR Plus+C3® are trademarks of Gemstar DevelopmentCorporation.VCRPOWEREJECTCM SKIPQUICK PROGRAMVCR Plus+INPUTPLAYSTOPPAUSEINDEXADJUSTAUDIO/VIDEO MENUADJUSTCANCEL ENTERSP/EPVCR/TVDISPLAYREWREC LIGHTINGFFMUTETVPOWERCHANNEL VOLUME2135468790X2VCRTV
SMART:♦Self Diagnostic System♦Program Conflict Warning♦S-VHS Quasi Playback♦VHS Hi-Fi audio record/playback♦VCR Plus+ C3® withcable converter control♦Satellite Receiver ControlCAUTION: 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 alertthe user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosurethat may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to thepresence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanying 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 NECWHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUNDSHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY ASPRACTICAL.FAST:♦Alfa 400 Precision HighSpeed Mechanism with400x rewind/fast for-ward speedSpecial FeaturesHS-U576CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENEASY:♦ViewPoint® Menu Oper-ating System♦VCR Plus+® easy pro-gramming system♦OTR2 Advanced OneTouch Recording withdelayed start time♦Auto Clock Set
1To connect your VCR, go to page 4.To play a tape, go to page 10.To record a program, go to page 22.To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 37.SHORTCUTSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.................... 2Hooking Up Your VCR................................ 4Playback.......................................................... 10Setting Up Your VCR ................................... 13Selecting the On-screen Language.... 13Memorizing Channels Automatically ... 14Satellite Receiver Control .................. 16Adding and Deleting Channels .......... 17Setting the Clock .................................. 19Recording ...................................................... 22Recording a Current Broadcast ........ 22OTR ......................................................... 23OTR2........................................................ 24 Audio and Video Functions ................ 25Timer Recording.......................................... 27Conventional VCR TimerRecording .......................................... 27Quick Program...................................... 29VCR Plus+® SystemProgramming..................................... 30Timer Recording Hints........................ 32Editing Features............................................ 35Using Two VCRs to Copy.................... 35Advanced Features...................................... 37Advanced Playback Controls.............. 37Searching Techniques............................ 39Displaying Time Gauge, RemainingTime, Current Time......................... 41Customize Choices Menu................... 42Advanced Options................................ 46Location of Controls .................................. 49Trouble Checks ............................................ 53Specifications of VCR................................. 55Index ............................................................. 55Guía de Operación Básica de laVideograbadora............................................ 57Warranty ....................................................... 61TABLE OF CONTENTS
2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSPlease 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 InstructionsAll the safety and operating in-structions should be read beforethe product is operated.2 Retain InstructionsThe safety and operating instruc-tions should be retained for futurereference.3 Heed WarningsAll warnings on the product andin the operating instructionsshould be adhered to.4 Follow InstructionsAll operating and use instructionsshould be followed.5 CleaningUnplug this product from the walloutlet before cleaning. Do not useliquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.Use a damp cloth for cleaning.6 AttachmentsDo not use attachments not rec-ommended by the product manu-facturer as they may cause hazards.7 Water and MoistureDo not use this product near wa-ter — for example, near a bath tub,wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundrytub, in a wet basement, or near aswimming pool, and the like.8 AccessoriesDo not place this product on anunstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,or table. The product may fall,causing serious injury to a child oradult, and serious damage to theproduct. Use only with a cart,stand, tripod, bracket, or table rec-ommended by the manufacturer,or sold with the product. Anymounting of the product shouldfollow the manufacturer’s instruc-tions, and should use a mountingaccessory recommended by themanufacturer.9A product and cart combinationshould be moved with care. Quickstops, excessiveforce, and un-even surfacesmay cause theproduct and cartcombination tooverturn.10 VentilationSlots and openings in the cabinetare provided for ventilation and toensure reliable operation of theproduct and to protect it fromoverheating, and these openingsmust not be blocked or covered.The openings should never beblocked by placing the product ona bed, sofa, rug, or other similarsurface. This product should notbe placed in a built-in installationsuch as a bookcase or rack unlessproper ventilation is provided orthe manufacturer’s instructionshave been adhered to.11 Power SourcesThis product should be operatedonly from the type of powersource indicated on the markinglabel. If you are not sure of thetype of power supply to yourhome, consult your product dealeror local power company. Forproducts intended to operate frombattery power, or other sources,refer to the operating instructions.12 Grounding or PolarizationThis product is equipped with apolarized alternating-current lineplug (a plug having one blade widerthan the other). This plug will fitinto the power outlet only oneway. This is a safety feature. If youare unable to insert the plug fullyinto the outlet, try reversing theplug. If the plug should still fail tofit, contact your electrician to re-place your obsolete outlet. Do notdefeat the safety purpose of thepolarized plug.13 Power-Cord ProtectionPower-supply cords should berouted so that they are not likelyto be walked on or pinched byitems placed upon or against them,paying particular attention tocords at plugs, convenience recep-tacles, and the point where theyexit from the product.14 Outdoor Antenna GroundingIf 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 providesome protection against voltagesurges and built-up static charges.Article 810 of the NationalElectrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,provides information with regardto proper grounding of the mastand supporting structure, ground-ing of the lead-in wire to an an-tenna discharge unit, size ofgrounding conductors, location ofantenna-discharge unit, connec-tion to grounding electrodes, andrequirements for the groundingelectrode.15 LightningFor added protection for thisproduct during a lightning storm,or when it is left unattended andunused for long periods of time,unplug it from the wall outlet anddisconnect the antenna or cablesystem. This will prevent damageto the product due to lightning andpower-line surges.16 Power LinesAn outside antenna system shouldnot be located in the vicinity ofANTENNALEAD IN WIREANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT(NEC SECTION 810-20)GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUND CLAMPSPOWER SERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODE SYSTEM(NEC ART 250, PART H)GROUND CLAMPELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENTNEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODEEXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
3overhead power lines or otherelectric light or power circuits, orwhere it can fall into such powerlines or circuits. When installingan outside antenna system, ex-treme care should be taken tokeep from touching such powerlines or circuits as contact withthem might be fatal.17 OverloadingDo 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 EntryNever push objects of any kindinto this product through openingsas they may touch dangerous volt-age points or short-out parts thatcould result in a fire or electricshock. Never spill liquid of anykind on the product.19 ServicingDo not attempt to service thisproduct yourself as opening orremoving covers may expose youto dangerous voltage or other haz-ards. Refer all servicing to quali-fied service personnel.20 Damage Requiring ServiceUnplug this product from the walloutlet and refer servicing to quali-fied service personnel under thefollowing conditions:(a) When the power-supply cordor plug is damaged.(b)If liquid has been spilled, or ob-jects have fallen into the product.(c) If the product has been ex-posed to rain or water.(d) If the product does not oper-ate normally by following theoperating instructions. Ad-just only those controls thatare covered by the operatinginstructions as an improperadjustment of other controlsmay result in damage and willoften require extensive workby a qualified technician torestore the product to its nor-mal operation.(e) If the product has beendropped or damaged in anyway.(f) When the product exhibits adistinct change in perfor-mance – this indicates a needfor service.21 Replacement PartsWhen replacement parts are re-quired, be sure the service techni-cian has used replacement partsspecified by the manufacturer orhave the same characteristics asthe original part. Unauthorizedsubstitutions may result in fire,electric shock or other hazards.22 Safety CheckUpon completion of any serviceor repairs to this product, ask theservice technician to performsafety checks to determine thatthe product is in proper operat-ing condition.23 HeatThe product should be situatedaway from heat sources such asradiators, heat registers, stoves, orother products (including amplifi-ers) that produce heat.CONDENSATIONLeave 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 changescause moisture to form on the metalparts inside the VCR. This moisture cancause the tape to stick and damage thehead. Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hourperiod will dry the inside of the VCR.PROTECT THE POWER CORDDo not damage the power cord. Dam-age to the power cord may cause a fireor shock hazard. When unplugging thepower cord, please hold it by the plugand remove it carefully.DO NOT PLACE HEAVYOBJECTS ON THE RECORDERHeavy objects placed on the recorderwill cause damage.WHEN NOT IN USEWhen you finish operating the re-corder, always unload the cassette andturn OFF the VCR POWER.CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTETAPES• Avoid violent vibration or shock.• Do not place in a location wherestrong magnetic fields exist (near amotor, transformer or magnet).• Never place or store in direct sun-light.• Avoid dusty places.• Place the cassette in the cassette caseand store vertically.• Never store tape in a high humiditylocation.INFORMATIONThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferencein a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning 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 helpChanges or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’sauthority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technicianfor additional suggestions. You may find this booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commissionhelpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the USGovernment Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
4Hooking Up Your VCRUnpacking Your VCRAs you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:IMPORTANTIMPORTANTNever place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not placethe VCR on top of the television because of its instability.Choosing a HookupThe connections shown in this book are general. Individual televisions, stereo systems and satellite receiverscan vary from those shown here. The first diagrams show connections for common equipment. Then, if youare connecting equipment such as a satellite receiver or a Home Theater receiver, you will also use thosediagrams after you have connected the common equipment.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTTo maximize your system for its best performance, your dealercan help you customize these hookups and sell you any additionalconnection accessories that may be necessary to match yourparticular 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 thesediagrams. 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 CableSystem 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 onthe next page.2135468790X 2PRODUCTREGISTRATIONRegister andWin in the$100,000Give Away III!See inside...• Remote control • 2 "AA" size batteries• Registration card• 1 Coaxial cable• 1 IR emitter
5Cable System with Cable BoxConnecting Cable and Cable Box1Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLE INon the cable box.2Connect OUT (or OUT TO TV) on the cablebox to ANTENNA IN on the VCR.3Connect ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to theTV’s antenna jacks (varies by TV).4If your TV has audio video inputs, continue withthe connections on the next page. If not, plugin 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 mayneed to purchase additional sets of audio/videocables for this hookup.6Connect the red and white cable to the AUDIOIN R (right) and AUDIO IN L (left) on the VCR.Connect the other end to the cable box’sAUDIO OUT RIGHT and AUDIO OUT LEFT.7Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO INon VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEOOUT on the cable box.VHFUHFVHF/UHFANTENNAOUTINxxxxVCR Rear PanelTV Rear PanelOROptionalUHF/VHF SplitterOptional 300 Ohm to 75 OhmMatching Transformer Optional UHF/VHF CombinerORsupplied coaxial cableORFrom Antenna or Cable wall outletVHF/UHFVHFUHFINOUTVIDEO L RAUDIOANTENNAOUTINVIDEORL/MONOIN 1IN 1LRLRWhiteWhiteRedRedYellowYellowTV Rear PanelVCR Rear PanelORFrom Cable wall outletCable Box Rear Panelcoaxial cable provided by cable companysupplied coaxial cableIMPORTANTIMPORTANTYou must use one of the connections shown on this page in order to record television or cable programs.Antenna or Cable Sys-tem without Cable BoxConnecting Antenna or Cable1Connect antenna or cable from walloutlet to ANTENNA IN of the VCR.2Connect VCR ANTENNA OUT to theTV’s Antenna jacks (varies by TV).3If your TV has audio video inputs,continue with the connections on thenext page. If not, plug in power cords ofVCR and TV.Hooking Up Your VCRIMPORTANTIMPORTANTYour 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.
6IMPORTANTIMPORTANTYou may need to purchase an audio video cable forthis hookup.Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additionalsuggestions for audio video hookups.To connect your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV,connect only the white AUDIO OUT L of the VCRand the white AUDIO INPUT of the TV. Since theTV is not stereo, you cannot take advantage of yourVCR’s Hi-Fi stereo sound.If you have an older TV without audio video inputs,simply connect only the antenna or cable as shownon the previous page.Connections to TV with Audio Video InputsINPUT-1INPUT-2OUTPUTMONITOR/TUNERS-VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) RAUDIOOUTAUDIOLRVIDEOOUTLRLRRWhite RedYellowWhiteRedYellowTV Rear PanelVCR Rear PanelBecause you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to takeadvantage of its superior sound capability and connect itto a stereo TV system with audio and video inputs. Thisconnection also helps maintain the best picture quality.1Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIOOUT R (right) and AUDIO OUT L (left) on the VCR.Connect the other end to the TV’s AUDIO INRIGHT and AUDIO IN LEFT. Match the colors ofthe connectors to the cables.2Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO OUT onVCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO IN on theTV.3Set the RF Converter to OFF. See page 43 forinstructions on this setting, which can be done at alater time.Hooking Up Your VCR
7connecting both a satellite receiver and a cablebox with audio video outputs1Connect the satellite receiver to the audio videoinputs on the back of the VCR as shown.2Connect the cable box to the audio video inputs onthe front of the VCR.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTYou cannot connect both a satellite receiver and adigital cable box.You may need to purchase an audio video cable forthis hookup.You will have to turn on your VCR to watch thevideo or hear the audio from the satellite receiver.Refer to your Satellite Receiver Owner’s Guide forSatellite dish to Satellite receiver connections, aswell as other possible video connections to yourTV.Connections to Satellite ReceiverS-VIDEOVIDEO L RAUDIOOUTOUTAUDIOVIDEORL/MONOIN 1IN 1LRLRRWhiteRedYellowWhite RedVCR Rear PanelSatellite Receiver Rear PanelYellowIf you have an RCA DSS®, Sony DSS®, Toshiba DSS®,Panasonic DSS®, Hughes DSS®, PRIMESTAR®, or DISHNetwork™ satellite system, you can connect the satellitereceiver to your VCR and then set up the VCR to changethe channels of the satellite receiver. This will allow youto program your VCR to make unattended recordingsfrom several different satellite channels.1Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIOOUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the satellite receiver.Connect the other end to the AUDIO IN R andAUDIO IN L on the back of the VCR. Match thecolors of the connectors to the cables.2Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO OUTPUTon the satellite receiver. Connect the other end toVIDEO IN on the back of the VCR.3See page 9 for IR Emitter connection.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.Hooking Up Your VCR
83Connect a yellow video cable to the MONITOROUTPUT of the Home Theater Receiver. Connectthe other end to the VIDEO INPUT on the back ofthe TV.4See your Home Theater Receiver Owner’s Guide forinformation concerning audio connection betweenTV and Home Theater Receiver, or additionalhookups and operations.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTYou may need to purchase two sets of audio videocables for this hookup.Connections to Home Theater ReceiverINPUT 1S-VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) RAUDIORVCR 1 VCR 2 TVAUDIOOUT IN OUT IN INVCR2 MONITORVCR 1OUT IN OUT IN OUTVIDEOLRLROUTAUDIOLRVIDEOOUTRLLRYellowYellowYellowYellowTV Rear PanelVCR Rear PanelHome Theater Receiver Rear PanelWhiteRedWhiteRedYou may wish to connect your VCR to a Home TheaterReceiver so that you can take advantage of the SurroundSound audio recordings that are common with manymovies. Home Theater Receivers often will control boththe sound that is heard from the speakers and the pictureshown on your TV. Below is the basic connectionbetween your VCR and Home Theater Receiver. If youuse this connection, you will not use Connections toTV with Audio Video Inputs.1Connect the red and white audio cables to AUDIOOUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the VCR. Connectthe other end to the VCR 1 AUDIO INPUT R andAUDIO INPUT L on the Home Theater Receiver.2Connect a yellow video cable to VIDEO OUT on theVCR. Connect the other end to the VCR 1 VIDEOINPUT on the Home Theater Receiver.Hooking Up Your VCR
93Use the double stick tape to secure the end of theemitter in the proper place.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf you connect both a cable box and satellitereceiver, place the IR Emitter to face the remotecontrol window (sensor) in the front of both. If youcannot place it this way, you can purchase a dual IREmitter from your Mitsubishi dealer.Connections to A/V NetworkTV VCRLOOPoutput inputinputoutputA/V NETWORKINOUTA/V NETWORKINOUTACTIVE A/V NETWORKIN OUTBACK PANEL(Mitsubishi TV)BACK PANEL(Other Mitsubishi component)BACK PANEL(VCR)ACTIVE A/V NETWORKCONVERTERBOX CONTROLINOUTVCR Rear PanelIR EmitterCable Box or Satellite ReceiverSome Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input andoutput terminals called the A/V Network. This network“passes” remote control commands between Mitsubishicomponents. That is, when the A/V Network is con-nected, you can point your VCR remote control at the TV,and the TV will “pass” the commands onto the VCR.1You will need a cable with a “mini” jack at both ends.A mini jack is the kind you find on headphones forpersonal stereos. This cable may be included withyour Mitsubishi TV. If not, you can purchase a cablewith mini jacks at your Mitsubishi dealer orelectronics store.2Connect ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT or A/VNETWORK OUT on the TV to ACTIVE A/VNETWORK IN on the VCR.3If you have another Mitsubishi component with A/VNetwork, connect another mini jack cable toACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT on the VCR, andconnect the other end to (ACTIVE) A/V NETWORKIN on the other component.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTFor Active A/V Network to work properly, youmust make these connections shown and your VCRmust be connected to EXT-1 or INPUT-1 of yourMitsubishi TV.Never connect your A/V Network in a loop, asshown below.Connections to IR EmitterYour VCR will be able to send remote control channelchanging commands to your compatible cable box orsatellite receiver. The VCR uses the IR Emitter to sendthese commands in the same way as when you use thehand held remote that came with the cable box orreceiver.1Connect the supplied IR Emitter to CONVERTERBOX CONTROL on back of the VCR.2Run the wire under or along side the cable box orsatellite receiver and place the end in front of thecable box and/or satellite receiver.Hooking Up Your VCR
10PlaybackSetting Up Your VCRThe first thing you need to do is set up your VCR to see the picture comingfrom the VCR. It’s important to take a few minutes to set up your VCRcorrectly before you try to use it. Based on your type of TV, choose one ofthe following:TV with Audio/ Video Inputs1Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input. For mostMitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV’s INPUT button until you seethe words Ext-1 or Input-1 on the screen. If you do not have aMitsubishi TV, please refer to your TV Owner’s Guide for this procedure.2Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.3You are now watching the VCR’s picture. To go back to viewing the picturefrom the TV, press the TV’s INPUT button to go back to the previousANTENNA input position.4Later, you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions onpage 43.If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer toyour home theater receiver’s owner’s guide.TV without Audio/Video InputsIf your TV does not have separate audio/video inputs, then your VCR will needto convert the VCR’s picture to channel 3 or 4. This is called the videochannel. The factory has already selected channel 3; however, if it is a broad-cast channel in your area, then you will need to change this to channel 4. Tomake this change:set up1To choose channel 4; with VCR power OFF, press CHANNEL ª and RECSPEED on the front panel at the same time. Ant ch4 will display on thefront panel and the VCR will send signals on channel 4.If needed, to return to channel 3; with the VCR turned OFF, pressCHANNEL º and REC SPEED on the front panel at the same time. Antch3 will display.2Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.operating3Check 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 thefront panel. This light must be on when you watch a video tape or use theVCR menus. The VCR light will turn on automatically when you play a tapeor use the VCR menus when the RF converter is set to ON. See page 43.4Turn on the TV and change the TV to the video channel (3 or 4). You arenow watching the VCR’s picture.To watch a channel that is different than the channel your VCR is recording, theVCR light must be off. The VCR/TV button turns this light on and off.POWERVCR LIGHTVCRCHANNELSP/EPREC SPEED2135468790X 2VCR/TV
11Operating Your Remote ControlInstalling the Batteries1To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, then push thecover 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 ControlThe HS-U576 has two VCR remote control operational settings: VCR-A andVCR-B. The HS-U576 is pre-set to VCR-A setting. See page 47 for informationabout 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.2Press VCR/TV and the number button “1” on the remote control at thesame time. Now your remote is ready to operate your HS-U576.Loading a TapeTapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even whenthe VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will automatically turn the VCR on. Useonly tapes that have a or label.1Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label facesyou. The other edge is hinged and should face the VCR. The plasticwindow that shows the videotape should face up.2Gently insert the tape evenly into the cassette slot until the VCRautomatically 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 thetape; remove the tape, check to see that the contents label is facing you, thatthe geared tape reels are facing down, wait a few seconds, and try again.Playing a Tape1Press PLAY on the front panel or the remote control.The VCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed. When the VCRreaches the end of the tape, it will automatically rewind to the beginning of thetape and stop. You can stop playing by pressing STOP.You can play back a tape recorded in S-VHS format with standard VHS resolu-tion (S-VHS quasi playback). This feature functions only during playback. Youcannot obtain the original resolution of S-VHS.Depending on the tapes you are using, some interference may appear on thescreen during S-VHS quasi playback.2135468790X 21VCR/TVCORRECTINCORRECT2135468790X 2PLAYPLAYPlayback
12Using Basic Playback ControlsRewinding a tapeWhile the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or on the frontpanel.Fast forwarding a tapeWhile the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or on the frontpanel.Speed Search with pictureWhile the tape is playing, press FF for forward speed search with picture orpress REW for reverse speed search. See page 39 for additional information onsearching techniques.Pausing a tapeWhile the tape is playing, press PAUSE on the remote control or on the frontpanel 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 automati-cally stop to prevent damage to the tape.Controlling Vibration During Still FrameIf the picture vibrates during still frame, press the CHANNEL buttons on thefront panel until the picture is steady.Unloading a Tape1Press EJECT on the front panel or on the remote control. If the VCRPOWER is off, the VCR will turn on, eject the tape, then turn off.2Remove the tape.Using repaired tapesWe recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair. Ifyou repair a torn tape with improper materials, you could damage your VCR when youplay the tape.Head cleaningYour VCR automatically cleans the head and the drum of the VCR wheneveryou load a tape. If you see “noise” or snow when playing a tape, eject the tape,re-load the tape, then wait 3 or 4 seconds. Repeat this process several times toimprove the picture.2135468790X 2REWREW2135468790X 2FFFF2135468790X 2PAUSE PAUSECHANNEL2135468790X 2EJECTEJECTPlayback
13Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operatingsystem. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCRwith clear, understandable language and design.Before your VCR can receive television channels or you can program your VCRto record, you need to memorize all of the channels you can receive into yourVCR and set the clock. Additionally, if you are using a satellite receiver, youneed to do a first time setup to memorizing satellite brand code. Fortunately,your VCR makes this an easy process with our menu system.When using the on-screen menus, use the ADJUST buttons to move thehighlight bar up or down and to change the setting of selected features. Pressthe ENTER button to enter a selection or adjustment. Press the CANCELbutton to cancel or clear a setting.Selecting the On-screen LanguageYou can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, and functions inEnglish or Spanish. You will do this the first time you use the menus or set anyaudio and video functions.1Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. PressMENU on the remote control. If this is the first time the menus have beenused, you will see the menu for selecting the on-screen language.2Press ADJUST buttons on the remote control to highlight the desiredlanguage. The ADJUST + button moves upward; the ADJUST – buttonmoves downward.3Press ENTER on the remote control. The menu will change to the VCRMain Menu.4Press MENU to exit the menus.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTThe Select Language menu is unique. While all other menus can beaccessed at almost any time, the Select Language menu will notautomatically appear again after it is first set. To see the SelectLanguage menu, press the TIMER RESET button on the back of theVCR, then follow the procedure above. The Select Language menu willalso appear after an extended power failure.Setting Up Your VCR2135468790X 2ADJUSTADJUSTENTERCANCELPress toEnterPress toCancelPress toSelectSelect LanguageƒEnglishƒEspañol ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select
14Memorizing Channels AutomaticallyUsing this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of the televisionstations available to you. You can later get rid of unwanted or unused stations.You need to manually set the brand code for the a satellite receiver.If your local cable company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requiresyou to use a cable box, then your ability to memorize channels wouldnormally be limited. The cable box receives all of your channels, then sendsonly 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 orDigital Cable box only option in step 4 below and turn the cable box on.Your HS-U576 will use its Converter Box Control technology to change thechannels on the cable box. Make sure you have properly placed the IREmitter (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 yourproblems.1Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remotecontrol until a channel number appears on the screen or on the frontpanel display.2Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up. If FirstTime Set-Up is not highlighted, use the ADJUST buttons on the remote tohighlight it.3Press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Press the ADJUSTbuttons to select Memorize channels. Press ENTER.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf you are recording or playing back a tape, Not available will flash andan error message will appear. To correct this, stop the tape, then pressENTER again.4You will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR. Using the listbelow as a reference, press the ADJUST buttons to select the kind ofantenna you connected.•Cable if you have standard cable service without a cable box, use acable box with an A/B switch, or your cable box is not remotecontrollable•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 typeantennasAfter you have selected, press ENTER.∆Memorize channelsWhat type of sources areconnected to the VCR?’Cable ”Cable box only”Digital cable box only”Indoor/outdoor ant.  ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectSetting Up Your VCRƒFirst Time Set-UpYour choices are:≈Set the clock∆Memorize channels«Add/delete channels±Sat.receiver (OFF) ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectªVCR Main MenuYour choices are:¬Program to record√Customize choicesƒFirst Time Set-Up ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectA special note to cablebox subscribers
15Cable Box Brand CodeDigital Cable Box Brand CodeIf you choose Cable or Indoor/outdoor ant.An on-screen message and the front panel display of your VCR will show youthat the VCR is memorizing the stations you can receive. After the VCR hasmemorized all the channels, the screen will return the VCR’s picture.If you choose Cable box only or Digital cable box onlyYou need to tell the VCR which manufacturer makes your cable box or digitalcable box, and on which channel the cable box or digital cable box sends a signal.5Brand code will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons or the numberbuttons to select the manufacturer’s code number for your cable box ordigital cable box. The codes are listed above.6To determine if the Brand code is correct, press CHANNEL on theremote. The channel number on the front panel display should change.Then your cable box or digital cable box should change to the exact samenumber a moment after it appears on your VCR.If your cable box or digital cable box does not change channels at all, or doesnot show the exact same number, try the next Brand code, if another is listedfor your type of cable box. Also make sure the IR emitter bulb faces the IRwindow on the cable box .If no code number is listed for your cable box, or if none of the listed numberswork, try each code from 1 to 94. (For the digital cable box, try each codefrom 1 to 5.)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 changechannels on the cable box.If your cable box will not respond to any of the codes, your VCR cannot changechannels on the cable box. You will need to change channels yourself, using thecable box’s remote control. You should re-program your VCR, choosing Cablein step 4. When programming to record, you will need to leave your cable boxON and tuned to the channel you wish to record.∆Memorize channelsNow memorizing all the stations you can receive Channel 3Stand by this may takea few minutes  To cancel memorization,press CANCEL∆Memorize channelsPlease enter code fromyour Owner's Guide:ƒBrand code --  ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectABCArcherCenturyCitizenDiamondEagleEasternG C ElectronicGeminiGeneral ElectricGeneral InstrumentHamlinHitachiJerroldMacomManufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code NumberMagnavoxMovietimeNSCOAKPanasonicParagonPioneerPhilipsRCARealisticRegalRegencyRembrandtSamsungScientific AtlantaSheritechSL MarxSprucerStargateSylvaniaTeknikaTexscanTocomToshibaUnikaUnited CableUniversalVideowayViewstarZenith1, 2, 1129, 58, 6529, 6529, 6554, 5817, 18, 19, 61, 62, 636829, 655, 60351,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,9122, 23, 45, 46, 47241,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,912859, 61, 6730, 31, 51, 5420, 51, 5227, 39, 40, 49, 50, 6114, 21, 256, 714, 15, 16, 92, 93, 9426, 61, 62, 63, 6414, 21, 2537, 3845, 486855, 565, 14, 21, 25, 2910, 11, 12, 13575, 14, 2914, 21, 255, 14, 29, 65663653, 661,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,9132, 33, 3448230, 31, 54, 656, 717, 18, 19, 61, 62, 636, 7, 8, 9GIManufacturer Code Number1, 2Setting Up Your VCR
167When the Brand code is correct, press ENTER. The screen will add aChannel selection.8Use the ADJUST buttons to select the channel on which your cable box ordigital cable box sends a signal to the VCR (normally channel 3 or 4). Ifyou 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 youused the front panel jacks). You cannot use both digital cable box andsatellite receiver. Thus if you selected Digital cable box only in step 4, youcannot select L2.9After entering the channel number, press ENTER. The VCR will beginmemorizing the available channels. During this process your TV screen, thefront panel display, and your cable box or digital cable box should alldisplay each channel number one by one. You can cancel the memorizationat any time by pressing CANCEL on the remote control.After the VCR has memorized all the channels, the screen will return the VCR picture.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTAutomatic channel memorizing may include vacant channels if thereare stray signals or noise on those channels. If this occurs, you canmanually delete the channels using the procedure in the sectionAdding and Deleting Channels.You do not need to perform this set-up again unless your cable companychanges their channel lineup, or you move the VCR to a new address.Satellite Receiver ControlIf you are using a satellite receiver, you can set up your VCR to change channelson the satellite receiver.1Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. PressMENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.2Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER.3You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Press the ADJUST buttons toselect Sat. receiver.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTYou cannot select Sat. receiver if you select Digital Cable box only instep 4 of Memorizing Channels Automatically (on page 14).4Press ENTER to select the correct code for your satellite receiver.Manufacturer CodeRCA or GE 1PRIMESTAR®2Sony 3DISH Network 4Toshiba 5Panasonic 6Hughes 7none OFF5After you have selected, press MENU twice to exit the menus.ƒFirst Time Set-UpYour choices are:≈Set the clock∆Memorize channels«Add/delete channels±Sat.receiver (OFF) ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select∆Memorize channelsYour cable box sends a signal on which channel?ƒBrand code 1ƒChannel 3  ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select∆Memorize channelsNow memorizing all the stations you can receive Channel 3Stand by this may takea few minutes  To cancel memorization,press CANCELSetting Up Your VCR
17Adding and Deleting ChannelsIf necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completedthe automatic channel memorizing. You cannot do this for channels comingfrom a satellite receiver.1Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 42.2Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remotecontrol until a channel number appears on the screen or the front paneldisplay.3Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.4Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote control to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER.5You will see the First Time Set-Up menu. Press the ADJUST buttons toselect Add/delete channels. Press ENTER.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf you are recording, playing back a tape, receiving a video signal froman external input, or watching a satellite receiver channel, then Notavailable will flash on-screen. To correct this, stop the tape or turn offthe menus and switch the VCR to a local channel.6You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use the ADJUSTbuttons to select the channel that you want to add or delete. PressENTER to add the channel; press CANCEL to delete it.7When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press MENU threetimes to exit the menus.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf you use automatic memorizing again, you will lose all of the manualchanges you made. All of the channels you deleted will be added; all ofthe channels you added will be deleted. If your cable box receives onlyone or two digit channels, you cannot add a three-digit channel.«Add/delete channelsChannel 39 Not in memory ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to add† ∑ ππADJUST to select≠πππππCANCEL to delete ƒFirst Time Set-UpYour choices are:≈Set the clock∆Memorize channels«Add/delete channels±Sat.receiver (OFF) ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectSetting Up Your VCR
18Selecting a ChannelNow that you have memorized channels, and added or deleted some, you willwant to be able to select channels. If you have not yet memorized channels, seepage 14, Memorizing Channels Automatically. (If you selected digital cablebox, you cannot select any satellite channels.)Antenna/Cable selections Your VCR can receiveindoor/outdoor antenna VHF/UHF channels 2–69cable antenna without box cable channels 1–125cable box only cable box channels 0–99digital cable box digital cable box channels 0–999Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receiveSony, RCA, GE, Toshiba, any channel from 100-999 providedPanasonic, Hughes, DISH Network™by your satellite service(cable channels 100-125 cannot beselected)Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receivePRIMESTAR®any channel from 1-999 providedby your satellite service(cable channels 100-125 cannot beselected)If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR willnot change channels.selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels sequentiallyPress CHANNEL on the remote control or on the VCR front panel. This willcycle through the channels in sequential numerical order.When you select the digital cable channels from 100 to 999, holding down theCHANNEL on the remote will advance the channels in 10 channel increments.selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels directlyUse the number buttons on the remote control. For example, to choosechannel 23, press 2-3. If you select digital cable channels, you can select thethree digits channels directly by using the number buttons. For example, tochoose 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 press5, then press ENTER.selecting satellite channels sequentiallyPress CHANNEL on the remote or on the VCR front panel. When pressing theup arrow, the lowest satellite channel will follow the highest antenna or cablechannel. When pressing the down arrow, the highest satellite channel willfollow the lowest antenna or cable channel. The other satellite channels willfollow in numerical order. Continuously holding down CHANNEL on theremote will advance the channels in 10 channel increments.selecting satellite channels directlyFor Sony, RCA, GE, Toshiba, Panasonic, Hughes and DISH Network; press thenumber 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 thePRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display. Then press thenumber buttons on the remote.For one or two digit channel numbers, press the number buttons, then pressENTER. For example, to go to channel 29, press 2-9-ENTER.Setting Up Your VCR
19Setting the ClockYou have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Settingthe Clock Manually before you can program your VCR to record.Setting the Auto ClockYour VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time signal whichsome TV and cable channels transmit with their broadcasts. Most PBS stationssend this signal; however, this function works only if a channel in your area isbroadcasting a time signal. If you don’t receive this signal, set the clock manu-ally.1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu will appear.2Press the ADJUST buttons to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER. TheFirst Time Set-Up menu will appear. Use the ADJUST buttons to select Setthe clock. Press ENTER.3You will see the Set the clock menu. Clock set will be highlighted. Pressthe ADJUST buttons 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 timezone and daylight saving time. If there are only a few channels in your area thatcarry time signals, it may take about 30 minutes to complete. If you turn theVCR on before the correct time displays, the auto clock setting will be canceled.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. (Seethe next page.)IMPORTANTIMPORTANTWhen you memorized channels, if you chose Cable box only orDigital cable box only, make sure you leave the cable box or digitalcable box on. At 3:00 am, when the VCR power is off, the VCR willbegin 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 setthe 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 theVCR, and at 3:00 am.After a power failure, the VCR will automatically set the clock again. (Ifyou have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu toMANUAL, the auto clock function will not work.)ƒFirst Time Set-UpYour choices are:≈Set the clock∆Memorize channels«Add/delete channels±Sat.receiver (OFF) ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clockƒClock set (AUTO)  ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectSetting Up Your VCR
20If the VCR displays the wrong time1Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3. Then press ENTER.2You will see the Set the clock menu. Channel will be highlighted. If youknow the channel that carries a time signal, press the ADJUST buttons toenter the channel. Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For fastestresponse, enter your local PBS station. If you don’t know it, leave thechannel setting at AUTO. Press ENTER.3Time zone will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select thetime zone of your area. Available time zones are: Atlantic, Eastern, Central,Mountain, Pacific, Alaska, and Hawaii. Press ENTER.4Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to selectAUTO, ON or OFF. If you follow daylight saving time, select ON. If not,select OFF. If you select AUTO, the VCR automatically sets the daylightsaving time.5To activate the auto clock function, turn off the VCR.Setting the Clock ManuallySkip this section if your VCR has set the clock correctly using the auto clockfunction.1Press MENU on the remote control. You will see the VCR Main Menu.2Press the ADJUST buttons to select First Time Set-Up. Press ENTER.First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to selectSet the clock. Press ENTER.3You will see the Set the clock menu. Clock set will be highlighted. Pressthe ADJUST buttons to select MANUAL. Press ENTER.4Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to selectON or OFF. If you are currently following daylight savings, select ON.Otherwise, select OFF. Press ENTER.≈Set the clockƒChannel (AUTO)ƒTime zone (AUTO)ƒDaylight savings(AUTO)To activate Auto Clock,turn off the VCR.Ł ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clockƒChannel (065)ƒTime zone (Eastern )ƒDaylight savings(AUTO)To activate Auto Clock,turn off the VCR.Ł ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clockƒChannel (065)ƒTime zone (Eastern )ƒDaylight savings(AUTO)To activate Auto Clock,turn off the VCR.Ł ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clockƒClock set (MANUAL) Ł ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clockƒDaylight savings (OFF)ƒMonth --ƒYear --ƒDate --ƒTime --:--Ł ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectSetting Up Your VCR
215Press the ADJUST buttons until the correct month appears on screen.Press ENTER.6Press the ADJUST buttons to set the current year. Press ENTER.7Press the ADJUST buttons to set the date. Press ENTER.8The hour numbers and the am/pm indicator will be blinking. Press theADJUST buttons to set the hour and am/pm at the same time. PressingADJUST + moves the clock forward; pressing ADJUST – moves the clockbackward. Press ENTER.9Press the ADJUST buttons to set the minutes. When you have set thecorrect time, press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear, and theclock will start running.10 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.You can adjust the daylight saving time manually. When Daylight savings ishighlighted, press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF.If you select ON, the VCR will set the clock forward one hour.If you select OFF, the VCR will set the clock back one hour.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTAny time you adjust this setting, check your programmed recordings tobe sure they are set to the correct times.If you have a Mitsubishi TV with StarSight® feature, the TV can set thetime on your VCR. See your TV Owner’s Guide for details.To allow StarSight® to do this, you must set the VCR’s Clock set toMANUAL, and the VCR’s A/V Network setting to ACTIVE.≈Set the clockƒDaylight savings (OFF)ƒMonth MarchƒYear 2000ƒDate 19 SundayƒTime 12:00pm ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clockƒDaylight savings (OFF)ƒMonth MarchƒYear 1999ƒDate 19 SundayƒTime 7:00pmŁ ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select≈Set the clockƒDaylight savings (OFF)ƒMonth MarchƒYear 2000ƒDate 1 WednesdayƒTime 12:00pmŁ ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectStarSight® is a registered trademark of StarSight Telecast, Inc.Setting Up Your VCR
22Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take full advan-tage of our advanced electronics. First, you can learn how to record a currentbroadcast. Then, in another section of this book called Timer Recording, youcan learn how to program your VCR to record at a later time and day.Recording a Current BroadcastTo record a TV program that is currently playing:1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2Set the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on theremote control or REC SPEED on the front panel.3Set the VCR’s input to tuner. If L1 or L2 appears instead of a channelnumber, continue to press INPUT until a channel number appears. Torecord channels from a PRIMESTAR® receiver, press INPUT until a channelnumber with the PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display.4Select the channel you wish to record by pressing CHANNEL on theremote control or on the front panel or the number buttons on theremote. If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, selectchannel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box, noton the VCR.5Press REC on the remote or REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel.Recording will start. When you reach the end of the tape, the VCR will auto-matically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.• You can stop recording at any time by pressing STOP or PAUSE on theremote 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 resumerecording from PAUSE.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf you pause the VCR for more than five minutes, recording will stopautomatically to protect the tape.If you record in extended play (EP), you will only be able to play thetape on a VCR equipped for EP play, such as this one.If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure preventiontab removed, the VCR will eject it. To record over such a tape, simplyplace a piece of vinyl tape over the opening.Recording2135468790X 2SP/EPREC SPEED REC2 REC LENGTH REC2135468790X 2X 2INPUT2135468790X 2CHANNEL2135468790X 2 STOPPAUSESTOPErasure prevention tab
23Using One-Touch Recording (OTR)One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately, and haveyour VCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over.1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2Set the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on theremote control or REC SPEED on the front panel.3Set the VCR’s input to tuner. If you would like to record channels from aPRIMESTAR® receiver, press INPUT until a channel number with thePRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display.4Press CHANNEL on the remote control or on the front panel or thenumber buttons on the remote to select the channel to be recorded. Ifyou are using a cable box that the VCR does not control, select channel 3or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box.5Press REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel twice. The first time youpress the button, recording will begin. The second press of the samebutton adds 30 minutes to the OTR timer, displayed on the front panel.6Press REC/˙REC LENGTH for each additional 30 minutes you want toadd to the OTR timer, up to 4 hours. If you press the button 10 times, youwill see End on the front panel display. The VCR will record until the endof the tape. If you press the button an eleventh time, the VCR will resumenormal manual recording.The OTR timer will begin to count down backwards. When it reaches zero, theVCR will stop recording and turn off. The OTR light on the front panel displaywill light up during the OTR recording.If you program too much time into the OTR timerContinue pressing REC/˙REC LENGTH. After the End point you can startover from zero, adding time in 30 minute intervals.How OTR affects other controlsIf you press PAUSE during OTR, the VCR will pause recording, but the OTRtimer continues to count down.Press PAUSE again to resume recording from the record-pause mode. TheREC/˙REC LENGTH will not resume your recording.If you press STOP during OTR, you erase the OTR programming.2135468790X 2X 2INPUT2135468790X 2CHANNELSP/EPREC SPEED REC2 REC LENGTHRecording
24Using Standby One-Touch Recording (OTR2)Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR2) is a programming method tobegin recording within 24 hours and record in 30 minutes intervals. Before youuse OTR2, make sure the clock has been set correctly.1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2Set the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on theremote control or REC SPEED on the front panel.3Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote untilthe channel number shows on-screen or on the front panel display. Torecord PRIMESTAR® channels, see Step 3 on previous page.4Press CHANNEL on the remote control or the front panel to choose thechannel to be recorded. If you are using a cable box that the VCR doesnot control, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel onthe cable box.5Press PAUSE/%START TIME on the front panel to set the time when youwish recording to start (within 24 hours). The start time is displayed onthe front panel. The first time display is the next half-hour increment fromthe current time. For example, if it is currently 2:15, 2:30 (next half-hourincrement) will be displayed. Similarly, if it is currently 2:40, 3:00 (again, thenext half-hour increment will be displayed. Each time you press thebutton, the start time is delayed by 30 minutes.6Press REC/˙REC LENGTH for each additional 30 minutes you want toadd to the OTR2 timer, up to 4 hours. If you see End on the front paneldisplay, the VCR will record until the end of the tape.If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISHNetworkTM satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON. Ifthe HS-U576 does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned thestation you wish to record.After 30 seconds, the power will turn off and the programmed recording lightwill be lit. The VCR will automatically turn on at the OTR2 start time andrecording will begin. When the OTR2 timer reaches zero, the VCR will stoprecording and turn off automatically. If the end of the tape is reached beforeOTR2 is finished, the VCR will stop and the power will turn off.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTOther 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 finishesIf 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 controlsIf 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 OTR2recording, you erase the OTR2 programming.2135468790X 2X 2INPUT2135468790X 2CHANNEL1 START TIME 2 REC LENGTH PAUSESP/EPREC SPEED RECRecordingPMOTR 2SPCHPROG REC
25Using Audio and Video FunctionsThe audio and video function menus allow you to set things such as listeningto the stereo track of your recording, or setting the tape length to have theremaining time display function work properly. The VCR will display thefunctions and settings on your TV screen. The first section describes thefunctions, the next section tells you how to adjust the functions.Audio functions Video functionsaudio monitor tape (length) repeat playbacknormal record play PerfecTape®PerfecTape®counter zero stopDescriptions of Audio FunctionsAudio 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 isautomatically set to Mono if you are watching a tape that was notrecorded in VHS Hi-Fi. Set the audio monitor to Mono to hear SAPsignal recorded on the mono track of a Hi-Fi tape.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTSurround Sound systems: If you have your VCR connected to a surroundsound system, set the audio monitor to Stereo. Surround sound requiresboth 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 theTV screen for 3 seconds when you change the channel or press DISPLAY.If you change the channel to: Displaystereo broadcast StereoSAP broadcast SAPstereo and SAP Stereo + SAPWhile the VCR is playing a tape, you will see the following displays on the TVscreen for 4 seconds when you press DISPLAY.The audio monitor you listen to DisplayStereo Audio StereoL Audio LR Audio RMono Audio MonoNormal recording (Record):When your VCR is recording, it actually records the audio portion of a programtwice: 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 broadcastis an alternative soundtrack for a program; it is often a sound track in anotherlanguage. The SAP broadcast is recorded only on the mono track.Use the normal recording function to record the SAP broadcast on the monotrack by choosing STEREO+SAP. Otherwise, choose Stereo. In eithercase, the main program is recorded on the stereo Hi-Fi track. Also, if there isno SAP broadcast, the VCR will record the main program on the mono track.Recording
26Descriptions of Video FunctionsTapeAdjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display. Theremaining time function does not work properly with a tape that is less than 30minutes long.Length of tape Use Setting2 hours long or less(T-30 through T-120) T-120160 minutes (T-160) T-160180 minutes (T-180) T-180210 minutes (T-210) T-210Play PerfecTape® (Play PerfecTape)This function turns on the Play PerfecTape circuitry, which automaticallymaximizes 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. Set itto Normal when you do not want to use this feature. Use Normal on newor high quality tapes. If it is set to Auto, the VCR will automatically select thesetting of the Play PerfecTape® 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 40 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 41 for more information on this feature.PerfecTape®PerfecTape function allows you to test the quality of video tapes you willrecord on. After each test, the VCR adjusts its circuitry in order to make thebest possible recording on your tape. See page 43 for more information onthis feature.Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions1Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to see the function menu.2Press AUDIO/VIDEO repeatedly until the function you want to adjustappears.3Press the ADJUST buttons on the remote to adjust the setting.The functions will disappear if you do not press any buttons for 5 seconds.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTThe audio and video function menus do not appear:• when the VCR menu is displayed• during special effects playbackTape function does not appear during playback.Play PerfecTape® displays only during playback.PerfecTape® displays only when a tape, with its erasure tab intact, isloaded and the VCR is stopped.2135468790X 2ADJUSTADJUST2135468790X 2AUDIO/VIDEOVCRListen to: STEREOUse ADJUST to selectRecording
27Mitsubishi offers 3 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts.Choose from:Conventional VCR timer recordingQuick Program (easy) -- VCR does not need to be on to begin programmingVCR Plus+® system programming (easy)You can schedule up to 8 recording events within a one month period.Clock must be set before any timer recordings can be performed.Conventional VCR Timer Recording1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Use the ADJUSTbuttons to select Program to record. Press ENTER.If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, you will seethe Recap screen. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ Program to recordscreen will appear.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf you have already programmed 8 recording events, Program memoryis full will appear on your screen for 3 seconds, and then the Recapscreen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you canadd another one.3VCR Plus+ Program to record menu appears. See page 30 to learn how toprogram with VCR Plus+®. To pass this screen, press ENTER.4Program to record menu appears. Press the ADJUST buttons to choosethe channel you would like to record; for example, channel 2. PressENTER.• If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, enter thechannel 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 press the ADJUSTbuttons to:Select External L1 for a source connected to the rear panel.Select External L2 for a source connected to the front panel.ªVCR Main MenuYour choices are:¬Program to record√Customize choicesƒFirst Time Set-Up ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to recordUse number keys to enterthe PlusCode number --------or press ENTER toprogram.Press MENU to go back.¬Program to recordƒChannel 2ƒDay --ƒStart time --:--ƒStop time --:--ƒRecord speed AUTO ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF 2 MO13 11:30a 1:30pSP§--- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screenTimer Recording
285Day will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose the day on which youwant to record; for example, Monday the 13th.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, press the ADJUST buttons until Monday-Friday appears.• the same day every week; for example, to tape your favorite weeklysitcom. To program, press the ADJUST buttons until Every and thedesired day of the week appears.Press ENTER once you have made your choice.6The hour numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttonsto set the hour when recording is to start. Press ENTER.7The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUSTbuttons to set the minutes when recording is to start. Press ENTER.8Set the stop time the same way as the start time, using steps 6 and 7.9Press the ADJUST buttons to set the recording speed:SP = standard play; EP = extended play; AUTO = auto. Auto speedprogramming is discussed on page 32. Press ENTER.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf you press ENTER when you set the timer recording incompletely,Program is not completed will appear on your screen.If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is alreadyprogrammed for that time will display on your screen for about 3seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. The program you havejust set will flash for 3 seconds and the start time and the stop timewill be shown in red letters. The start and stop time of the overlappedprogram will be highlighted in red color. You will need to erase eitherof them.10 The programmed memory will appear on the Recap screen. “S” next tothe channel number indicates satellite channels.11 To program additional recording times, select an empty program line bypressing ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. The VCR Plus+ Program to recordscreen 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 DISHNetwork™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to thestation you wish to record.• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recordinglight is lit.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTWhen programmed recording of 4 and under are entered, only 4 ofthe 8 program lines appear on the Recap screen at any one time. Tosee additional program lines, press the ADJUST buttons to scroll thelines on the screen.Timer Recording¬Program to recordƒChannel 2ƒDay Monday 13ƒStart time 11:30amƒStop time 1:30pmƒRecord speed SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screen¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 2 MO13 11:30a 1:30pSP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to recordƒChannel 2ƒDay Monday 13ƒStart time --:--ƒStop time --:--ƒRecord speed AUTO ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to recordƒChannel 2ƒDay Monday 13ƒStart time 11:00amƒStop time --:--ƒRecord speed AUTO ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select
29Canceling a recording in progressThere are two ways to cancel a recording in progress:Press STOP. The recording stops, but the program is not cancelled.Therefore, if you press REC, the recording will start again.Press POWER on the front panel. The recording stops and the programis cancelled.Changing while programmingTo change one of your settings (such as start time) while you are programming:Press ENTER to move forward through the program list.Press CANCEL to move backward.Then use the ADJUST buttons to change the setting.You will cancel the entire program if you press CANCEL while the channelnumber is flashing.Quick ProgramQuick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process ofprogramming your VCR to record. When you press the QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ 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, recording, fastforwarding, rewinding, or off. (Quick program does not work while usingOTR2.)Quick Program is also an Active A/V Network feature. If you have a MitsubishiTV with Active A/V Network, see page 45 for more information.1Press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ on the remote control. If the VCR isoff, it will turn on. After tuning your TV to the correct channel or input,VCR Plus+ Program to record screen will appear.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL toerase an entry before you can add another one.2Complete steps 3 through 10 in Conventional VCR timer recording.When you have finished, press Quick Program/VCR Plus + again.If the VCR is stopped, it will turn off and be ready to record yourprogram at a later time.If the VCR is playing, recording, fast forwarding or rewinding, themenus 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 DISHNetwork™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to thestation you wish to record.• Make sure the VCR is turned OFF and the programmed recording lightis lit before the recording time.8790X 2ADJUSTADJUSTENTERCANCELforwardbackwardadjust2135468790X 2QUICK PROGRAMVCR Plus+¬Program to recordUse number keys to enterthe PlusCode number --------or press ENTER toprogram.Press MENU to go back.¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 2MO13 11:30a 1:30pSP 10TH16 9:00p10:00pEP 7E-WE 8:00a 9:00aEP S125FR17 5:30p 5:45pEP 8TU21 11:00p 0:30aSP S980M-F 7:00p 7:15pEP 15SA 1 8:00p 9:00pEP 46SU19 7:00a 9:00aSPRecap screenTimer RecordingPOWER2135468790X 2 STOPSTOPProgramming not cancelledProgramming cancelled
30Timer RecordingIMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+, but the clock is not set,Set the clock menu will appear. Set the clock manually.If you have set the A/V Network to ACTIVE, point your remotecontrol at the TV when using Quick Program.VCR Plus+® System ProgrammingThe VCR Plus+® system allows you to program your VCR to record by simplyentering a PlusCode programming number. You can find this number in TV Guideor possibly your local TV listings.1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.2Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Use the ADJUSTbuttons to select Program to record. Press ENTER.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL toerase an entry before you can add another one.If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, the Recapscreen will appear. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ Program to recordscreen will appear.3VCR Plus+ Program to record screen will appear. Use the numberbuttons on the remote control to enter the PlusCode number for thetelevision show you want to record. For example, if the PlusCode numberfor the program you want to record is 5678, simply enter 5-6-7-8. Seeyour local newspaper or TV Guide for PlusCode numbers.4If you enter a number incorrectly, press CANCEL. When you have finishedentering the PlusCode number, press ENTER.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf the code number you entered is wrong, PlusCode Not a validnumber will display on the screen for 3 seconds, and then the VCRPlus+ Program to record screen will reappear.5Use the ADJUST buttons to select whether you want to record yourprogram once, daily, or weekly.•Once will record a program one time.•Daily will record the same channel at the same time, Monday throughFriday.•Weekly will record the same channel at the same time, on the sameday each week.After you have made your choice, press ENTER.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is alreadyprogrammed for that time will display on the screen. You will need toerase the previous program before you can enter the new one.ªVCR Main MenuYour choices are:¬Program to record√Customize choicesƒFirst Time Set-Up ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬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 to go back.¬Program to recordPlusCode number:5678 ƒOnce ƒDaily ƒWeekly ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select
316Recap screen will appear. The program you have chosen to record will behighlighted.The channel number will appear in blue color. Make sure that the correctchannel number is shown on the screen. If the displayed number is notcorrect, press the INPUT to make the number flash, then press theADJUST buttons to correct the channel number. Press the ENTER tocomplete. “S” will appear next to the channel number when you select asatellite channel.7If you wish to change the record speed, press ENTER repeatedly until therecord speed is flashing. Change the recording speed by pressing theADJUST buttons. Press ENTER.8To program additional recording times, select an empty program line bypressing the ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. You will return to the VCRPlus+ Program to record screen. Continue the VCR Plus+® programmingprocedure 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 DISHNetwork™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to thestation you wish to record.• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recordinglight is lit.If you want to stop the programmed recording after it starts, press POWER onthe front panel.Timer RecordingPOWER¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 2 MO13 11:30a 1:30pSP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screen
32Timer Recording HintsTo use the VCR before timer recording begins, press POWER on the remoteonce. 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. Pressingit once turns off the programmed recording light; pressing it again turns theVCR on.When you are finished using the VCR, turn the VCR power off again. Make surethe programmed recording light is back on.After a program has been recorded, the VCR memory of that program iscleared (unless you have scheduled the VCR to record the program every dayor every week).If there is already a program in the VCR’s memory, you will see the Recapscreen when you bring up the menus for programming to record. If the VCR’smemory is full, Program memory is full will appear on the screen. If so, youmust erase a program before you can enter a new one.If a tape runs out during timer recording, the VCR ejects the tape and theprogrammed recording light and the tape status symbol will flash. Load a newtape and press REC. Recording will resume.If you forget to load a tape, the programmed recording light and the tape statussymbol will flash when you turn the VCR power off. (A tape without an erasuretab will be ejected. To correct this, load a tape with its erasure tab intact, andturn off the VCR.)Do not overlap the recording times you enter into the VCR. If you set twoprogrammed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for that timewill appear on your screen.Remember that the VCR will record over the next section of tape. If you wantto 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 tabremoved. All rental movies have this tab removed, so they are safe from beingaccidentally erased.Auto speed programmingUse auto speed programming if you want to record as much of the program aspossible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want the VCR to automaticallyswitch to extended play (EP) if there is not enough tape left.Auto speed programming is Å@or one program. In the first slot, the recordingspeed default is AUTO.Make sure that the Tape video function matches the length of tape you areusing. See Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions onpage 26.At the point where the recording mode changes from standard play (SP) toextended play (EP), some noise may be in the picture or sound when playing thetape.Timer RecordingPROG REC2135468790X 2PROG RECVCRPOWERPOWERPROG REC2135468790X 2PROG REC REC2 REC LENGTH REC
33REC in 3 min Turn off VCRprogram cautionProgram cautionIf your VCR is set to record, but the power is still ON within 3 minutes beforetimer recording starts, this screen will appear to remind you to turn off theVCR.If the VCR is still turned on 12 seconds before the start time of the recording,that timer recording will be canceled.TV programs that end on the day afterIf you want to start the recording at 11:00 PM and end it at 2:00 AM the nextday, simply set the start time to 11:00 PM on the recording start day and theend time to 2:00 AM. There is no need to change the day of the week.Program skip using menusSometimes you may want to skip one day of a timer recording but do not wantto erase it. Program skip will prevent the recording, for that day only, of aprogram you have scheduled to record every day or every week.1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR MainMenu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Program to record.Press ENTER.2Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed,press the ADJUST buttons to place the cursor arrow next to the programyou wish to skip.3Press STOP. The cursor arrow will change to a X.4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.To resume recording every day or every week, change the X to the cursorarrow by following steps 1 to 4 again.Program skip using the POWER buttonIf you have entered only one program into your VCR’s memory, you can skipthe program without going into the VCR’s menus. Simply press POWER on thefront panel once. The programmed recording light will turn off, and theprogram will be skipped. If you decide not to skip the program, press POWERon the front panel twice; the programmed recording light will light up again.Changing timer recording settings1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCRMain Menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Program torecord. Press ENTER.2Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed,press the ADJUST buttons to place the cursor arrow next to the programyou wish to change. Press ENTER. You will see the Program to recordsetting menu.3Press ENTER repeatedly to select the item you wish to change. Use theADJUST buttons to change it. Then press ENTER repeatedly to returnthe altered program to the Recap screen.4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus. Then press POWER to turn offthe VCR. Make sure the programmed recording light is on.¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF 2 MO13 11:30a 1:30pSP 10 TH16 9:00p10:00pEPX 2 M-F 8:00a 8:30aSP --- -- --:-- --:-- SPUse STOP to skip on/off ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectTimer Recording¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 2 MO13 11:30a 1:30pSP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screen¬Program to recordƒChannel 2ƒDay Monday 13ƒStart time 11:30amƒStop time 1:30pmƒRecord speed SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF 2 MO13 11:30a 1:30pSP 10 TH16 9:00p10:00pEP§ 2 M-F 8:00a 8:30aSP --- -- --:-- --:-- SPUse STOP to skip on/off ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectPROG RECPROG RECPOWER
34Canceling a timer recording before the recording starts1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR MainMenu will appear on your screen. Use the ADJUST buttons on the remotecontrol to select Program to record. Press ENTER.2Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed,press the ADJUST buttons to place the cursor next to the program youwish to cancel.3Press CANCEL. The program is erased.4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.Using a satellite receiverIf 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 whenthe recording ends. However, if you are using a PRIMESTAR® or DISH Net-work™ receiver, you will have to turn the receiver on before a timer recordingbegins.Before turning off the VCR, to put your VCR in stand-by for recording, makesure that your satellite receiver’s menu turns off.TIMER RESETYou can use TIMER RESET on the rear panel to erase both the clock and alltimer recordings.To use TIMER RESET, press it with a pencil or a ball point pen. The power willturn 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, theauto clock function will automatically set the clock again.Additionally, TIMER RESET will reset the on-screen language you selected. Thenext time you set the menus, you will have to select the on-screen language.Memory backupIf the VCR is without power for 30 minutes or less, it will retain the clock andthe programmed settings. The VCR must have been plugged in for at least anhour beforehand to charge this backup. If the power is lost for more than 30minutes, 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, theauto clock function will automatically set the clock again when power isrestored.¬Program to record CH DAY ON OFF§ 2 MO13 11:30a 1:30pSP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP --- -- --:-- --:-- SP ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectRecap screenVCR Rear PanelTIMER RESETTIMER RESETTimer Recording
35Editing FeaturesUsing Two VCRs to CopyThere are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape.One way is to use the HS-U576 to record and another VCR for playback.The other way is to use another VCR to record and use the HS-U576 for playback.Regardless of which method you may choose, you will need one RCA audio cable and one RCA video cable to connectthe two VCRs. If you do not have these cables, they are available at your local electronics dealer.RVIDEOIN L/MONOAUDIO INLRLRAUDIO IN 2 RAUDIO IN 2 L/MONO AUDIO OUT LAUDIO OUT R VIDEO OUTVIDEO IN 2 RECORDING PLAYBACKHS-U576Using the HS-U576 to record from another VCR1Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT L and Ron the playback VCR and to AUDIO IN ˙ L/MONO and R on the HS-U576. If the playbackVCR is mono, use only the AUDIO IN ˙ L/MONO on the HS-U576.2Connect a video cable to VIDEO OUT on theplayback VCR and to the VIDEO IN ˙ on the HS-U576.3If the playback VCR is Hi-Fi, set the audio monitorto Stereo.4Use INPUT to set the HS-U576 to External 1(L1) if you used the HS-U576 rear panel jacks, orExternal 2 (L2) if you used the HS-U576 frontpanel jacks.5Put a blank tape into the HS-U576.6Put the tape you want to copy into the playbackVCR and find the cue point. Press STOP if thetape is playing.7On the HS-U576, press REC, then PAUSE.8On the playback VCR, press PLAY, then PAUSE.9Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at thesame time to begin copying the tape.10 When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.
36Editing FeaturesHS-U576ROUTVIDEOAUDIOLROUTLRLRECORDINGPLAYBACKAUDIO OUT LAUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN RAUDIO IN LVIDEO INVIDEO OUTUsing the HS-U576 to playback to another VCR1Connect one stereo audio cable to AUDIO IN Land R on the recording VCR, and to AUDIO OUTL and R on the HS-U576.2Connect a yellow video cable to VIDEO IN on therecording VCR and to VIDEO OUT on theHS-U576.3Set the audio monitor on the HS-U576 to Stereo.If the other VCR is a mono VCR, set the audiomonitor on the HS-U576 to Mono. SeeSelecting and adjusting the audio and videofunctions on page 26.4Set the input of the recording VCR to External.5Put a blank tape into the recording VCR.6Put the tape you want to copy into the HS-U576and find the cue point.7On the recording VCR, press REC, then PAUSE.8On the HS-U576, press PLAY, then PAUSE.9Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at thesame time to begin copying the tape.10 Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
37Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Playback ControlsSpecial effectsYou can use FF and REW on the front panel, or the I\ and ^I on theremote to control the playback speed of the tape.Using the FF and REW on the front panel to control the playbackspeed1While the VCR is playing a tape, press PAUSE to freeze the picture.2Press the FF or REW on the front panel. Each press of FF changes theplayback speed by one step in the forward direction. Each press of REWchanges the speed by one step in the reverse direction. (See the chartbelow.)3To resume normal playback, press PLAY.Using the I\\\\\ and ^^^^^I on the remote to control the playback speed1While the VCR is playing a tape, press I\ or ^I on the remotecontrol. Each press of ^I changes the playback speed by one step in theforward direction. Each press of I\ changes the speed by one step inthe reverse direction. (See the chart below.)2To resume normal playback, press PLAY.After about 5 minutes in the still or slow-motion mode, the VCR will automati-cally stop to avoid damage to the tape. The picture may vibrate vertically whenyou pause the VCR’s picture.Still adjustmentSometimes during still frame, the picture may vibrate or shake. To correct thisproblem, press CHANNEL on the front panel until the vibration is reduced orstops. Side-to-side vibration cannot be corrected.Double speed playbackYou can see the contents of the videotape in double speed playback.1While the VCR is playing a tape, press INPUT/X2. You’ll see the picture indouble speed playback. A certain amount of noise in the picture is normal.2To resume normal playback, press PLAY.CHANNEL2135468790X 2INDEXFFREW1/30 reverse slow-motion playback1/10 reverse slow-motion playback1/5 reverse slow-motion playbackReverse playbackReverse speed searchReverse high speed search Reverse fast playback Press FF on the front panelor ^| on the remote controlPress REW on the front panel or |\ on the remote control High speed search Speed searchFast playback1/5 slow-motion playback1/10 slow-motion playback1/30 slow-motion playbackStillPlayback2135468790X 2X 2INPUT
38Adjusting the Trackingautomatic trackingYour VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture.When you start playback of a newly inserted tape, the DIGITAL TRACKINGlight (D) will flash, showing that the VCR is adjusting the picture. When theVCR has finished adjusting the picture, the DIGITAL TRACKING light willshine steadily.A certain amount of “noise” in the picture or sound is normal while the VCR istracking a tape.manual trackingFrom time to time, you might play a tape that has excess noise in the picture,often looking like vibration or interference at the top or bottom of the screen.To correct the picture, you have to manually track the tape.1While the tape is playing, press CHANNEL on the front panel until thepicture is clear of excess noise.2To continue automatic tracking, press both front panel CHANNEL at thesame time. Automatic tracking will also resume when you eject the tape.slow trackingSlow tracking is used to adjust the playback quality during slow motion playbackand still frame. You can only use slow tracking if your tape was recorded inextended play (EP) speed. To adjust the slow tracking, put a tape into slowmotion, then press CHANNEL on the front panel until the best picture isobtained.Time CounterYour VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the tape has runin hours, minutes, and seconds. This counter is useful when you want to findspecific points on a tape. The counter will not work when playing blank tapesor on blank sections of tape, or when the VCR’s power is off.setting the counterTo 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 youload a tape again, the counter will display “0H00M00S”.D (digital tracking) lightDSP PLAYMSHVCRLRTime counterSP PLAYMSHDVCRLRCHANNELAdvanced Features
39Searching TechniquesYour VCR lets you search through a tape in a number of ways. These include:Quick search (CM skip) -- 30 second intervalsSpeed search -- visually searchCounter zero stop -- direct to start of recordingIndex search -- find specific index pointsQuick search (CM skip)Quick search lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about 30 secondintervals. It is designed so that you can quickly speed through any commercialsyou may have recorded. To do this:1Make sure that you have set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remotecontrol to the VCR position.2While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by pressing a numberbutton.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 gaugerepresents 15 seconds. The marks will disappear, one by one, every 15 secondsof the search time. You can select a search time up to 3 minutes.Speed searchUse speed search to visually search through the contents of a videotape.1While playing a tape, press FF or REW on the front panel or on theremote control. You will see the picture as it fast forwards or rewinds.Noise bars may appear in the pictures.2If you press FF or REW and hold it down for about 1 second, the searchspeed will increase.3To resume normal playback, press FF or REW again quickly, or press PLAY.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTThe fastest search speed that allows you to see the picture is about 30times normal speed. It is normal for the number of noise bars on thescreen to increase and roll from top to bottom as the visual search speedincreases. Using speed search for long stretches of tape may cause thevideo heads to become dirty faster.The fastest way to move through the tape is without a picture, whichallows you to search up to 400 times normal speed. To do this, pressSTOP, then FF or REW. If you press and hold FF or REW for more than 2seconds, the search speed will slow to 220 times normal speed.In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the Fast Forwarding /Rewinding Speed will be slower than 400x under the following conditions:1 Use of tapes shorter in length than T-120 (for example, T-30, T-60, T-90).2 Tapes which were recorded partially in the EP and partially in the SPmodes.3 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle of the tape.4 The first time use of a blank tape.Advanced FeaturesCM Skip3m00s§§§§§§§§§§§§NumberbuttonSearchtime12345630 sec. 1 min. 1 min.30 sec. 2 min. 2 min.30 sec. 3 min.2135468790X 2REWFF2135468790X 2REWFFSTOP
40Counter zero stopCounter zero stop allows you to quickly access the beginning of a recorded orplayback section of a tape. The counter zero stop will automatically fastforward or rewind the tape to “0H00M00S” and stop.1Press CANCEL on the remote control at the point you wish to locatelater. The counter will reset to “0H00M00S”.2When you wish to return to the point specified in step 1, press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control. The function menu appears on yourscreen. Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the counter zero stop function appears.3Press ENTER to start the counter zero stop.The VCR will automatically search to the counter “0H00M00S” and then stop.The VCR may stop slightly before or after the counter “0H00M00S”.Index searchIndex search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Before using indexsearch, index marks are placed at important places on a tape. Index search isused to find these marks. Index marks are added automatically whenever yourVCR starts a new recording; you can also add index marks manually at any pointduring recording.automatic index marksWhenever recording is begun from the STOP mode, an index mark is automati-cally added to the tape. A message will indicate that the mark is being re-corded.Index marks are not added when you press PAUSE to begin recording from therecord-pause mode.manual index marksTo add an index mark yourself, press REC on the remote control while a tape isrecording.Searching 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 orrewind and index search display appears on the TV.Once the VCR finds an index mark, it will begin playing back the tape fromthat point.2You can press INDEX ^I or INDEX I\ buttons up to 19 times tosearch for that many index marks. For example, to find the third indexmark ahead, press INDEX ^I three times. The on-screen display willcount down the number of marks passed before playback begins.3To cancel index search, press PLAY or STOP.Advanced FeaturesVCR Lookingfor index+ 1⁄‡‚‡‡‡‡‡‡‹ REM 1:40 0h20m08s2135468790X 2INDEXSTOP RECVCRCounter zero stopUse ENTER to start
41Advanced Featuresrepeat playbackYou can playback a section of tape over and over using repeat playback. Thetape 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 VCRwill play or rewind to that mark and resume playback. If there is no indexmark, the entire cassette will repeat.1Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to display the function menu.Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the repeat playback function appears.2To start the playback, press ENTER.When the VCR encounters the next mark or the end of the tape, it willautomatically rewind to the previous mark and begin playback again.The VCR will also search for a blank section of tape. If the VCRencounters any blank sections longer than 4 seconds in length, the repeatplayback will begin.3Press STOP to cancel the repeat.Displaying the Time Gauge and the Remaining TimeThe 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 thegauge represents about 15 minutes. The remaining time display shows thetime, 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, indexsearches, rewinding for repeat playbackTurn 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 TVscreen, and the remaining time appears on the front panel display. Theydisappear after 4 seconds when playing a tape.To turn off the display, press DISPLAY twice.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTThe time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals onrecorded tapes. Therefore they do not function while playing blanktapes.The remaining time display may not show the correct remaining time if theTape function is incorrectly set, if you are using speed search, if you are usinga special length cassette (such as T-10 length), or if you are using a VHS-C tapewith an adapter.Displaying the Current TimeThe current time is shown in the front panel display or the TV screen. If youhave not set the clock, or if there has been a power failure of longer than 30minutes, the display will show - : - -. The current time will be displayed whenthe 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.VCRStop⁄‡‚‡‡‡‡‡‡‹ REM 1:40 0h20m08sTime gaugeTape remaining displayTape remaining displaySPVCRCHVCRStop⁄‡‚‡‡‡‡‡‡‹Sun 7:30p 0h20m08sCurrent time displayCurrent time displayPMSPVCRCHVCRRepeat playUse ENTER to start
42Customize Choices MenuIn the Customize Choices menu are 6 options that you can set. For each of the6 options, start with these 2 steps:1Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears on your TV.2Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to select Customize choices.Press ENTER.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTCustomize choices menu consists of two pages. To display the next page,use ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page and press ENTER. To goback to the previous page, use ADJUST buttons to select Back toprevious page.Video muteWhen you turn video mute ON, any blank section of tape or many stationswith a weak signal will be replaced by a blue screen. The sound will also beturned off. When you would like to try to tune in on a weak station, turn videomute OFF.3Complete steps 1 and 2 above. Customize choices menu appears. Usethe ADJUST buttons to select Video mute. Press ENTER to set videomute to ON or OFF.4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTVideo mute function may not work properly when you playback a sectionof a tape where only audio signals are recording.Auto power save (auto-off)When the Auto Power Save feature is turned on, the VCR will automaticallyturn off after remaining idle for 30 minutes. If a control, such as a menufunction or channel selection, is used or if there is a tape playing or beingrecorded, the VCR will remain on.3Complete steps 1 and 2 above. Customize choices menu appears. Usethe ADJUST buttons to select Auto power save. Press ENTER to set toON.4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTWhen viewing broadcast stations through the VCR, 3minutes>Power offwill appear on the TV screen three minutes before the VCR power turnsoff. The display will count down the number of minutes until the VCRturns off. If you want to continue using the VCR, press any of the buttons.ªVCR Main MenuYour choices are:¬Program to record√Customize choicesƒFirst Time Set-Up ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choicesƒVideo mute (ON )ƒAuto power save (OFF)ƒRF converter (ON )ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choicesƒVideo mute (ON )ƒAuto power save (OFF)ƒRF converter (ON )ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to change  ∑ ππADJUST to selectAdvanced Features√Customize choicesƒVideo mute (ON )ƒAuto power save (OFF)ƒRF converter (ON )ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)Go to next page §  ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choicesƒRental Xpress (OFF)ƒA/V Network (OFF)Back to previous page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter  ∑ ππADJUST to select
43RF converterIf your TV has audio and video inputs, turn the RF converter OFF. If your TVdoes not have audio and video inputs, keep the RF converter set to ON. It ispreset by the factory to ON.3Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menuappears. Use the ADJUST buttons to select RF converter. Press ENTERto select ON or OFF.4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf the RF converter is set to ON, you aren’t required to press VCR/TV toplay a tape or to use VCR menus. The VCR light will automatically light upwhen you press PLAY or MENU. Be sure to set the TV to the videochannel (See page 10).PerfecTape®PerfecTape® is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the quality of videotapes you will record on. After each test, the VCR will adjust its internalcircuitry 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 thetape 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 theerasure prevention tab intact can be manually tested.It will not automatically test recorded tapes – you must choose to test thoseyourself.3Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menuappears. Use the ADJUST buttons to select PerfecTape.4Press ENTER to set PerfecTape to AUTO or MANUAL.5Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.using PerfecTape® automatically1Load a tape that has not been recorded into the VCR.The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing, the VCR recordsfor one second, then evaluates the recording it made. The entire test takesabout 8 seconds. During this time, the PT light on the front panel will flash. Ifyou wish to cancel the test, press STOP on the remote while the PT light isstill flashing.When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8seconds. On the front panel, the PT light will shine steadily, indicating that theVCR has set its internal circuitry to make the best possible recording on thistape.Advanced Features√Customize choicesƒVideo mute (ON )ƒAuto power save (OFF)ƒRF converter (ON )ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select PerfecTapeBand High ¤°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡‡‡› Mid. ¤°°°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡›Low ¤°°°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡›Testing the tape....√Customize choicesƒVideo mute (ON )ƒAuto power save (OFF)ƒRF converter (ON )ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)Go to next page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select
44using PerfecTape® manually1Load 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 willrecord over one second of your tape.3Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control. Function menu appears.Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the PerfecTape function appears.4Press ENTER on the remote to begin the test. During this time, the PTlight on the front panel will flash. To cancel the test, press STOP on theremote while the PT light is still flashing.When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8seconds. Turn off the display by pressing STOP on the remote control.If wish to erase the settings, eject the tape. The settings will also be erased ifyou 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 XpressWhen you turn Rental Xpress ON, the VCR will automatically rewind the tape,eject the tape and then turn off after you playback the blank section of therental tapes for 30 seconds.3Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 42. Customize choices menu appears.Use the ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page. Press ENTER.4Press the ADJUST buttons to select Rental Xpress. Press ENTER to selectON or OFF.5Press MENU two times to turn off the menus.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTWhile the VCR is rewinding to the beginning of the tape, you cannot userepeat playback, counter zero stop and index search.Advanced FeaturesVCRPerfecTapeUse ENTER to start√Customize choicesƒRental Xpress (ON )ƒA/V Network (OFF)Back to previous page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to change ∑ ππADJUST to select√Customize choicesƒVideo mute (ON )ƒAuto power save (OFF)ƒRF converter (ON )ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)Go to next page §  ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select
45Active A/V Network™Active A/V Network allows you to directly operate many of the combinedfunctions of certain Mitsubishi TVs and your VCR at the press of one button.If you have a Mitsubishi TV with Active A/V Network, check the following:• your VCR must be connected to External 1 (EXT-1) or Input-1 of aMitsubishi TV with Active A/V Network• video mute must be ON• Active A/V Network setting on your TV must be set to ACTIVE (seeyour TV’s owner’s guide for information)• VCR remote mode set to VCR-A (See page 47)• The A/V Network must be connected as shown on page 9To turn on the Active A/V Network on your VCR:3Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 42. Customize choices menu appears.Use the ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page. Press ENTER.4Use the ADJUST buttons to select A/V Network. Press ENTER to set A/VNetwork to ACTIVE.5Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.what the Active A/V Network doesThe Active A/V Network makes it easier and faster to use the VCR’s QuickProgram, MENU, and Play commands.When you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ to begin programming:• Active A/V Network turns on your VCR and brings it to the VCR Plus+Program to record Screen.• Active A/V Network turns on your TV if it is off, and switches the TV toEXT-1 or INPUT-1.When you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ to end programming:• Active A/V Network turns off your VCR (unless a tape is currentlyplaying or recording).• Active A/V Network returns your TV to the channel it was on before, orturn it off (if it was off originally).When you press MENU on the remote:• Active A/V Network turns on your VCR and brings up the VCR MainMenu screen.• Active A/V Network turns on the TV, set to EXT-1 or INPUT-1.Some models of TVs may not turn on when you press MENU.When you press PLAY on the remote:• Active A/V Network turns on your VCR and begins playing the tape.• Active A/V Network turns on the TV, set to EXT-1 or INPUT-1.When you turn off your TV:• Your VCR turns off, unless it is playing or recording.Active A/V Network can also affect your VCR when some selected TV’s PIPfunction is used. Active A/V Network can set your VCR’s clock if your TV isequipped with StarSight®. See your TV Owner’s Guide for more information.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTWhen using Active A/V Network, always point your remote control atyour television, not at your VCR.Advanced Features2135468790X 2QUICK PROGRAMVCR Plus+√Customize choicesƒRental Xpress (OFF)ƒA/V Network (ACTIVE)Back to previous page § ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to change  ∑ ππADJUST to select2135468790X 2MENU2135468790X 2PLAY√Customize choicesƒVideo mute (ON )ƒAuto power save (OFF)ƒRF converter (ON )ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)Go to next page §  ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to select
46Advanced OptionsUsing the remote control to operate your TVThe HS-U576 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-U576 remote control is pre-set to operate Mitsubishi televisions, but itcan also operate TVs from other manufacturers. To set your remote control foryour particular brand of television, follow these instructions.setting up your remote control to operate your TV1Turn off your TV.2On the HS-U576 remote control, set the VCR/TV slide switch to TVposition.3While holding in SP/EP, press the code button listed that corresponds tothe brand of your TV.4Press TV POWER on the HS-U576 remote control. Once your TV hasturned 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 thebrand of your TV.If none of the codes listed for the brand of your TV work, then repeat step 3several times, using a different code button until one works. The possible codebuttons 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, setup 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 willbe able to use the TV POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, and number buttons tooperate your TV.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTBecause of variations among models, some or all buttons may not work,or they may operate different functions than expected for your particularTV. If this occurs, you may need to use your TV remote control.Sometimes manufacturers will change the remote control codes for theirproducts, or they will use more than one code. If this is the case, yourremote may not be able to control your TV.When you replace the batteries in your remote, the remote may return toits initial setting (code button 1). Repeat the steps above to reset yourremote control. If you enter a new code, the previous code will be erased.operating your TV with the HS-U576 remote control1Set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position on the HS-U576 remotecontrol 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 FeaturesMitsubishiFisherG.E.GoldstarHitachiJVCMagnavoxNECPanasonicPioneerPhilipsProscanQuasarRCASanyoSharpSonyToshibaZenith1, 2, 30VOLUME ª2, 98MUTE42, 9CHANNELª,º64VOLUME ªCHANNELºVOLUMEª 03, 5VOLUMEº7INPUTBrand of TV Brand codebuttons2135468790X 2VCRTV
47To program the remote control operational settingThe HS-U576 has two remote control operational settings, VCR-A and VCR-B.These are available so you may separately control two Mitsubishi VCRs that areplaced close together. The VCR-A setting can be used will operate any otherMitsubishi VCR introduced since 1986. Setting the HS-U576 to VCR-B willallow the HS-U576 be operated without the VCR responding at the same time.To program the HS-U576 and the remote to VCR-BFor VCR:1Make sure the HS-U576 is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR frontpanel, press REC SPEED and REW at the same time. To confirm that theVCR responds to VCR-B signals, b appears on the front panel display.For remote:2On the remote, make sure the TV/VCR slide switch is in the VCR position,then press VCR/TV and number “2” at the same time. The remote willnow send VCR-B signals.When you wish to operate the other VCR1On the remote, with the TV/VCR slide switch in the VCR position, pressVCR/TV and the number “1” at the same time. The remote will now sendVCR-A signals.To reprogram the HS-U576 to respond to VCR-A signals again1Make sure the HS-U576 is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR frontpanel, press SP/EP and FF at the same time. To confirm that the VCRresponds to VCR-A signals, A appears on the front panel display.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTSome other models of Mitsubishi VCRs can respond to VCR-B signals. Ifyour other VCR is one of these models, and you would like to programthe other VCR to respond to VCR-B signals, refer to the owner’s guidethat came with the other VCR.Some of the buttons may not function or they may operate differentfeatures than expected for the other VCR, particularly, those MitsubishiVCR’s that are more than 10 years old because Mitsubishi changes thenecessary codes from time to time.SP/EPREC SPEED FFREW2135468790X 21VCR/TV2135468790X 22VCR/TVAdvanced Features
48Child LockThe 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 8seconds, until the LOCK light on the front panel display goes out.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTYou can lock the VCR with the power off, even if the VCR is standing byfor a programmed recording. If you lock the VCR with no cassette in it,the VCR will not accept a cassette.Self Diagnostic SystemYour VCR uses a self diagnostic system to detect internal malfunctions. If thereis a problem, the VCR will show error messages on the front panel display.Error messages and countermeasures are shown in the diagram to the right.IMPORTANTIMPORTANTIf the display shows E5, the video heads need to be cleaned. Do not use awet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage your VCR. Use a dry type ofcleaning cassette and follow the instructions to avoid damage to yourVCR. If this does do not solve the problem, please take your VCR in forservice.When the VCR detects the clogged video heads during playback, thewarning message to the right will appear on the TV. Also E5 appears onthe front panel display, showing that the video heads need to be cleaned.The warning message on the TV will be turned off when you pressMENU, stop playback, or change the playback speed.E5 may not appear, even if the video heads need cleaning.Error messageSuggestionPlease take your VCR in for servicePlease clean the video headsE1E2E3E4E5Advanced FeaturesLOCK lightSPLOCK VCRCH RECMSHL RWARNING!The video heads needto be cleaned.Press MENU to exit
49Location of ControlsRemote ControlVCR POWERTurns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed theVCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off.EJECTEjects a tape.CHANNEL Up and DownSelects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s or TV’schannel memory.VOLUME Up and DownRaises and lowers the sound of the TV.(Operates the TV only)TV POWERTurns the TV on or off. You need to program yourremote to operate your particular brand of television.MUTETurns off the TV sound. Press again to restore the TVsound to its previous volume. (Operates the TV only)Number buttonsSelects TV stations, enters PlusCode numbers.Sets quick search (CM skip) time.QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+Goes to VCR Plus+ Program to record screen.Exits the programming screen.INPUT/X2Select between the antenna and any other video equip-ment that may be connected.Use double speed playback when playing a tape.PLAY Plays a tape.2135468790X 2CHANNELEJECT MUTEVOLUMEVCRPOWER TVPOWERCM SKIPQUICK PROGRAMINPUTVCR Plus+PLAYSTOPREW FFDISPLAYPAUSELIGHTING RECINDEXAUDIO/VIDEOMENUVCR/TV SP/EPADJUSTCANCEL ENTERADJUSTVCRTVSTOP Stops a tape.REW Rewinds a tape or reverse searches.FF Fast forwards a tape or fast forward searches.VCR/TV slide switchOperates the VCR when set to the VCR position, the TVwhen set to the TV position. You need to program yourremote to operate your particular brand of television. RECStarts recording. While recording, adds manual index mark.PAUSE Pauses a tape when recording.Freezes a frame when playing a tape.DISPLAYDisplays on the TV screen:• Elapsed time 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 recordingTurns on and off Child LockLIGHTINGLights up the PLAY, STOP, REW, FF buttons.INDEX I\\\\\, ^^^^^IBegins index search forward and backward.Controls the playback speed of a tape.AUDIO/VIDEOSelects the audio and video settings to be adjusted.MENUDisplays the menus. Exits the menus.CANCELCancels selections on the on-screen menus.Resets the counter display to “0H00M00S.”ADJUST +, –Selects and adjusts menu selections.ENTEREnters menu selections.VCR/TVSwitches between the VCR’s picture and the TV’s tuner.SP/EPChanges the recording speed. (SP is standard play; EP isextended play).
50PLAY Plays a tape.Resumes normal playback from special effects.REW Rewinds a tape or reverse searches.FF Fast forwards a tape or fast forward searches.STOP Stops a tape. PAUSE/%%%%%START TIMEPauses a tape when recording.Freezes a frame when playing a tape.Sets the start time in OTR2 recording. REC/˙˙˙˙˙REC LENGTHRecords to the end of the tape by pressing once.Sets the recording time for OTR recording by pressingrepeatedly.STOP PAUSE REC REC LENGTH START TIMEOTR2CHANNELPOWER EJECT REC SPEEDSP/EPREW FFPLAYRVIDEOIN L/MONOAUDIO INcassette slotfront panel displayremote controlsensorvideo input 2 jackaudio input 2 jacksLocation of ControlsFront PanelPOWERTurns the VCR on or off.If you have programmed your VCR to record, turn offyour VCR. EJECTEjects a tape.REC SPEED SP/EPChanges the recording speed (SP is standard play; EP isextended play).video input ˙˙˙˙˙ jackConnect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, torecord or dub video.audio input ˙˙˙˙˙ jacksConnect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, torecord or dub audio.cassette slotInsert the video cassette tape here.front panel displaySee the next section.remote control sensorReceives signals from the remote control.Do not block it.CHANNELChanges channels.Adjusts tracking and picture vibration.
51Location of ControlsOTR light : OTRLights up during recording the program with One-TouchRecording.OTR 2 light : OTR 2Lights up during setting up, the delay time of StandbyOne-Touch Recording.lock light : LOCKLights up when Child Lock feature is in use.tape speed lights : SP, EPIndicates tape speed.SP is standard play; EP is extended play.stereo indicator : STIndicates a stereo TV channel.LR indicator : L RL indicates that you are listening to the left channel of astereo track, R indicates that you are listening to the rightchannel of a stereo track.SAP indicator : SAPIndicates that channel has a Separate Audio Program, orSAP.PRIMESTAR® light : Lights up when VCR has selected channels from aPRIMESTAR receiver.cable tuning light : Lights up when VCR is set to receive cable broadcasts.VCR light : VCRIndicates that the picture is controlled by the VCR.AM PMSAPST DOTR 2SPEPLOCK VCRPTCHPROG REC REC PLAYMSHL Rdigital trackingtime counter/current time/remaining time display channel displayplay lightrecord lightFront Panel DisplayPerfecTape® light : PTFlashes when PerfecTape test is in progress.Stays lit when test is complete.programmed recording light : PROG RECLights up when VCR is off and it is programmed torecord.digital tracking light : DFlashes when VCR is adjusting the tracking.Glows steadily when tracking is finished.If tracking is adjusted manually, it turns off.play and record lights : PLAY RECThese light up when the VCR is playing a tape or record-ing. The cassette status symbol ( ) will light up whena tape is in the VCR. The dashes in the center of thesymbol simulate the movement of the tape when playingand recording.time counter/current time/remaining timedisplayThis area displays:• current time• time counter showing how long tape has run• time remaining on the tapechannel displayDisplays cable channel, broadcast channel, satellitechannel, or input.
52Location of ControlsACTIVE A/V NETWORKCONVERTERBOX CONTROLINOUTANTENNAOUTINOUTVIDEOAUDIOLRRL/MONOTIMER RESETOUTIN 1IN 1Rear Panel JacksVIDEO INput and OUTput jacksYellow jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT) videosignals to a monitor TV or from another VCR.AUDIO INput and OUTput jacksRed and white jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT)audio signals. Red signifies the right channel, and whitesignifies the left channel. Stereo audio cables are alsocolor coded red and white. If you are receiving orsending a mono (non-stereo) signal, you should use onlythe left (white) terminal.ANTENNA IN jackAttach an external antenna or cable to bring in anoutside signal.ANTENNA OUT jackAttach a coaxial cable to your TV to send out antenna/cable signals from the VCR to your TV.CONVERTER BOX CONTROL jackConnects IR Emitter to a cable box and/or satellitereceiver.ACTIVE A/V NETWORK jacksConnects the VCR to other Mitsubishi products withActive A/V Network or A/V Network jacks.TIMER RESETErases all programmed recording settings and resets theclock. Use this button with care.
53Trouble ChecksProblemThe 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 onyour 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 circuit in the VCR may be in operation, pleasetry 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 3 minutes until thetape 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 resetto the default settings.)1 Press POWER on the front panel repeatedly for about 8 seconds until the current time display on the frontpanel shows “- : --”.2 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, wait about 3 minutes until thetape protecting function is completed, then press POWER.If the problem with your VCR persists, contact your Mitsubishi dealer for help.Try This...• Check the power cord and the AC outlet.• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on theremote for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off.• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on theremote 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 paneldisplay show L1 or L2? If so, switch it to tuner by pressingINPUT.• Check that the programmed recording light lights up in the frontpanel display.• Check the clock time.• Make sure you have turned the VCR off before the start time.
54Try 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 cleaningcassette. Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as it maydamage your VCR. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette couldshorten head life. Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.• Have the VCR video heads cleaned by a qualified servicetechnician.• Check that remote mode of the VCR and your remote are setcorrectly (VCR-A or VCR-B).• Check to see that the VCR/TV slide switch is set to the correctposition.• Change the batteries.• Try moving the IR Emitter so that there is a clear line of sightbetween 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 toreceive signals. Contact your cable company.• In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the FastForwarding / Rewinding Speed will be slower than 400x underthe following conditions:1 Use of tapes shorter in length than T-120 (for example, T-30, T-60, T-90).2 Tapes which were recorded partially in the EP and partially inthe SP modes.3 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle ofthe tape.4 The first time use of a blank tape.ProblemNoise 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 doesnot respond to any signals from the VCR’s IREmitter.The fast forwarding / rewinding speed is slow.Trouble Checks
55SpecificationsFORMAT VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audioVIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM EIA standard; NTSC colorRECORD/PLAYBACK SYSTEM Video -- 4 headsAudio -- 2 Hi-Fi channels and 1 monaural audio controlANTENNA 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminalTUNER 181 channels capabilityVHF -- Channels 2 - 13UHF -- Channels 14 - 69CATV -- Channels 1-125HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION more than 220 lines (SP)more than 210 lines (EP)SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO more than 45 dB (SP)more than 46 dB (EP)TIMER PROGRAM CAPACITY 1-month programmable / 8 programsMEMORY BACKUP TIME 30 minutesMAXIMUM RECORDING TIME 120 min. with T-120 video cassette (SP) T-120 tape 360 min. with T-120 video cassette (EP)REWIND TIME :54 for T-120 cassette (full recorded tape)POWER REQUIREMENT 120 V AC, 60 HzPOWER CONSUMPTION 20 Watts -- 4.0 Watts standbyDIMENSIONS 3-5/8 in Height x 16-3/4 in Width x 11-13/16 in Depth (93 mm x 425 mm x 300 mm)WEIGHT 7.9 lbs approx. (3.6 kg)SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 set coaxial cable1 remote control1 IR emitterAA/V Networkactive....................................... 45connections to......................... 9jacks................................... 9, 52adding channels .......................... 17adjust button.............................. 49adjusting tracking ...................... 38advanced options....................... 46playback controls .................. 37antenna, connecting..................... 5jacks..................................... 5, 52audioconnecting a TV with inputs . 6input, output jacks...........50, 52monitor ................................... 25audio and video functions button ...................................... 49 selecting................................... 26using ......................................... 25auto clock function ................... 19auto power save......................... 42auto speed programming......... 32IndexBbackup, memory......................... 34batteries, installing ..................... 11Ccable, connections to.................. 5cable box, connections to.......... 5cable tuning light...................... 51cancel button............................. 49cancelbutton ...................................... 49programmed recording........ 34recording in progress........... 29cassette slot ............................... 50cassette status symbol.............. 51changing recording settings..... 33changing settings while programming...................... 29channel(s)adding and deleting ............... 17button .............................. 49, 50display ..................................... 51memorize................................ 14satellite .................................... 16selecting................................... 18child lock ..................................... 48choosing a hookup ...................... 4clock setting................................ 19CM skip........................................ 39connections toantennas ................................... 5A/V Network ......................... 9cable with or without box .. 5home theater receiver ........... 8satellite receiver.................... 7IR emitter................................. 9TV w/audio video inputs ..... 6converter box control jack 9, 52copying a tape............................. 35counter display ........................... 51counter zero stop................26, 40customize choices menu.......... 42
56Ddaylight savings time.................. 20digital tracking light ................. 51display button ............................ 49displaying current time .............41displaying time gauge................. 41Eediting features........................... 35eject button ........................ 49, 50enter button ............................. 49erasure, preventing tape ...........22Ffast forward button .............49, 50fast forwarding a tape .........12, 39front panel buttons .................. 50front panel display................50, 51Hhead cleaning .............................. 12Iimportant safeguards ................ 2index buttons............................. 49techniques...............................40input button ................................49Llanguage, on-screen ...................13lighting button ............................ 49loading tapes ............................... 11location of controls...................49lock light .............................. 48, 51lock VCR ...................................... 48LR indicator ................................51Mmemory backup ......................... 34menu button ...............................49menus, using ................................13mute button............................... 49Nnumber buttons ....................... 49normal recording....................... 25Oone touch recording (OTR) .... 23light.......................................... 51one touch recording, standby . 24light (OTR 2)......................... 51Ppause button ....................... 49, 50pausing a tape .............................12PerfecTape® light....................... 51using ................................. 26, 43play and record light ................ 51play button .......................... 49, 50play a tape.................................... 11Play PerfecTape........................... 26playback controls, advanced .... 37power button ..................... 49, 50PRIMESTAR® light..................... 51program caution ........................ 33programmed recording light .. 51programmingauto speed ..............................32cancel .................................29, 34changing settings while......... 33Qquick program/VCR plus+ button.............................................. 49quick program ............................29quick search ................................ 39Rrear panel jacks ......................... 52record button.......................49, 50record cancel.............................. 29record light.................................. 51record speed button ................. 50recordingcanceling programmed......... 34canceling one in progress.... 29conventional VCR timer ...... 27current broadcast ................. 22one-touch ............................... 23Quick Program ...................... 29standby one-touch................ 24timer ........................................ 27VCR Plus+®................................................ 30remote control buttons ........... 49sensor ...................................... 50rental xpress............................... 44repeat playback ....................26, 41rewind search button .........49, 50rewinding a tape...................12, 39RF converter setting ................ 43SS-VHS quasi playback .............. 11SAP indicator............................ 51SAP broadcast ............................25satellite receiverconnecting ................................ 7memorizing brand code....... 16notes about using.................. 34programming to record .......27search techniques ..................... 39self diagnostic system .............. 48setting the clock......................... 19skipping programs...................... 33special effects............................ 37SP/EP button............................. 49stereo indicator ....................... 51still adjustment ......................... 37stop button ......................... 49, 50Ttape function............................... 26tape speed lights ....................... 51tapecopying...............................35, 36loading ..................................... 11playing ...................................... 11repeating ...........................26, 41television, connecting.............. 5, 6operating with remote......... 46timecounter .................................... 38display current ....................... 41gauge ........................................ 41remaining................................. 41timer recording .......................... 27timer reset button...............34, 52tracking ........................................ 38trouble checks........................... 53TV POWER button.................. 49TV/VCR slide switch................ 49VVCRlight.......................................... 51operating 2 w/ 1 remote .... 47setting up ................................ 13VCR POWER button............... 49VCR/TV button......................... 49videoinput, output jacks......... 50, 52mute ....................................... 42volume button.......................... 49Index
57Guía de Operación Básicade la VideogarabadoraSTOP PAUSE REC REC LENGTH START TIMEOTR2CHANNELREW FFPLAYPOWER EJECT REC SPEEDSP/EPRVIDEOIN L/MONOAUDIO IN115 3457810 62135468790X 2CHANNELEJECT MUTEVOLUMEVCRPOWER TVPOWERCM SKIPQUICK PROGRAMINPUTVCR Plus+PLAYSTOPREW FFDISPLAYPAUSELIGHTING RECINDEXAUDIO/VIDEOMENUVCR/TV SP/EPADJUSTCANCEL ENTERADJUSTVCRTV151237481114956131102Funciones básicas1 botón de encendido (VCR POWER)Oprima este botón para encender o apagar lavideograbadora.2 botón de modalidad (VCR/TV)Oprima este botón para cambiar entre elsintonizador o salida de la videograbadora y elsintonizador del televisor.3 botón de rebobinado (REW)Utilice este botón para rebobinar una cinta.4 botón de reproducción (PLAY)Oprima este botón para comenzar la reproducciónde una cinta.5 botón de adelanto (FF)Utilice este botón para adelantar una cinta.6 botón de parada (STOP)Oprima este botón para detener la reproducción deuna cinta.7 botón de grabación (REC)Utilice este botón para comenzar la grabación.8 botón de pausa (PAUSE)Utilice este botón para pausar o congelar una cinta.9 selector de aparato (VCR, TV)Utilice este selector para usar el control remoto paraoperar la videograbadora (VCR) o su televisor (TV).10 botón de cambio de canales (CHANNEL)Oprima este botón para cambiar canales en lavideograbadora.11 botón de cancelación (CANCEL)Oprima este botón para cancelar selecciones en losmenús en pantalla, o para poner el contador detiempo en “0H00M00S”.12 botón de programación rápida (QUICKPROGRAM/VCR Plus+)Oprima este botón para ver de inmediato el menú deprogramar grabaciones “Programar grabaciónes”,donde puede ingresar un código de VCR Plus+ ooprimir ENTER para programar de maneraconvencional.13 botón de ingreso (ENTER)Oprima este botón para ingresar selecciones en losmenús en pantalla.14 botón de menú (MENU)Oprima este botón para utilizar el sistema operativode menús en pantalla.15 botón de expulsión (EJECT)Oprima este botón para sacar la cinta.
58Guía de Operación Básica de la VideograbadoraSelect LanguageƒEnglishƒEspañol ∫πMENU to go back ∂ ππADJUST to select≤¥≥πENTER to enter ∑ ππADJUST to selectƒProgramación InicialSus selecciones son:≈Poner el reloj∆Memorizar canales«Añadir/borrar canales±Receptor sat. (APG) ∫πMENU para volver ∂ ππADJUSTπseleccionar≤¥≥πENTER πconfirmar ∑ ππADJUSTπseleccionar≈Poner el relojƒHora de verano (APG)ƒMes MarzoƒAño 1999ƒDía  6 SàbadoƒHora  12:00pm ∫πMENU para volver ∂ ππADJUSTπseleccionar≤¥≥πENTER πconfirmar ∑ ππADJUSTπseleccionarªMenú PrincipalSus selecciones son:¬Programar grabaciónes√Controles EspecialesƒProgramación Inicial ∫πMENU para volver ∂ ππADJUSTπseleccionar≤¥≥πENTER πconfirmar ∑ ππADJUSTπseleccionar¬Programar grabaciónesUse botones numéricospara el número PlusCode --------ú oprima ENTER paraprogramar. ∫πMENU para volver¬Programar grabaciónesƒCanal 2ƒDía --ƒHora comienza --:--ƒHora terminado --:--ƒVel. grabado AUTO ∫πMENU para volver ∂ ππADJUSTπseleccionar≤¥≥πENTER πconfirmar ∑ ππADJUSTπseleccionarCómo seleccionar el idioma de el sistema operativo de menúsen pantalla1Si nunca se ha usado la videograbadora, vaya al paso 3.2Oprima el botón TIMER RESET en el panel trasero de la videograbadora.3Oprima el botón POWER para encender la videograbadora.4Oprima el botón MENU en el control remoto.5Verá el menú de seleccionar el idioma Select Language. Utilice losbotones de adjuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– para seleccionar el idioma.6Después de seleccionar el idioma que desea, oprima el botón ENTER.Luego oprima el botón MENU para salir de los menús.Cómo poner el reloj1Oprima el botón MENU en el control remoto para ver el Menú Principal.2Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– para seleccionar elmenú de Programación Inicial; luego oprima el botón ENTER.3Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– para seleccionar elmenú de Poner el reloj; luego oprima el botón ENTER.4Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– y ENTER, paraprogramar el mes, año, día, hora y selección de hora de verano.5Al completar las selecciones de poner el reloj, oprima el botón ENTER.Ahora oprima el botón MENU tres veces para salir de los menús.Cómo programar la videograbadora para grabar1Oprima el botón MENU en el control remoto para ver el Menú Principal.2Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– para seleccionar elmenú de Programar grabaciónes; luego oprima el botón ENTER.3Utilice los botones numéricos para ingresar el código de programaciónVCR Plus+ y siga al paso 5, u oprima el botón ENTER para programar demenera manual.4Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– y ENTER paraprogramar el canal, día, la hora y minutos de comienzo, la hora y minutosde terminado y la velocidad de grabación.5Al completar las selecciones de programar grabaciones, oprima el botónENTER. Despúes oprima el botón MENU dos veces para salir de losmenús. Asegúrese de insertar una cinta en blanco para hacer su grabacióny que la videograbadora este apagada.
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RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NO.CUSTOMER NAMESTREET ADDRESSCITY STATE ZIPPHONE ( ) PURCHASE DATE / /MO DAY YRPLACE OF PURCHASEPHONE ( )WarrantyMITSUBISHIVIDEO CASSETTE RECORDERLIMITED WARRANTYMITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (MDEA) warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if purchasedfrom an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material:a. Parts. For one year from the date of original purchase at retail, we will repair or replace, at our option, any defective part including the videohead 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 anauthorized MITSUBISHI service center.c. Notice. To obtain warranty service, you must notify an authorized MITSUBISHI service center of any defect within the applicable 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 isrequired when requesting warranty service. Present your sales receipt or other document which establishes proof and date of purchase. THERETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS NOT A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE. However, please detach andreturn 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 anauthorized MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; operation in a manner contrary to the instructions whichaccompany the VCR; freight damage; or any damage caused by acts of God such as lightning or fluctuation in electrical power. This warranty alsoexcludes all costs arising from installation, adjustment of user controls, external antenna systems, service of products purchased or servicedoutside the U.S.A., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-required maintenance including head cleaning. Consult the operating instruc-tions 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 IMPLI-CATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-ABILITYAND 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 INCIDENTAL, SPECIALOR 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 consequentialdamages, 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 toobtain the information, please call 1-800-332-2119, or write us at the address below.MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.9351 Jeronimo RoadIrvine, CA 92618-1904
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.9351 Jeronimo RoadIrvine, CA 92618-1904www.mitsubishi-tv.com© 1999 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.Printed in Japan872C242A3For your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Centercall 1-800-332-2119

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