Mitsubishi Electric HS-U576 Video Cassette Recorder User Manual Front Cover
Mitsubishi Electric Corp Video Cassette Recorder Front Cover
Instruction Book
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL HS-U576
This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the mark may
be used with this model.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. has determined that this product or
product 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 your
compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C3 and VCR Plus+C3® are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
VCR
POWER
EJECT
CM SKIP
QUICK PROGRAM
VCR Plus+
INPUT
PLAY
STOP
PAUSE
INDEX
ADJUST
AUDIO/VIDEO MENU
ADJUST
CANCEL ENTER
SP/EP
VCR/TV
DISPLAY
REW
REC LIGHTING
FF
MUTE
TV
POWER
CHANNEL VOLUME
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VCR
TV
SMART:
♦Self Diagnostic System
♦Program Conflict Warning
♦S-VHS Quasi Playback
♦VHS Hi-Fi audio record/
playback
♦VCR Plus+ C3® with
cable converter control
♦Satellite Receiver Control
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the product.
IMPORTANT:
RECORDING OF COPYRIGHTED TELEVISION PROGRAMS MAY VIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEP-
TACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO SECTION 820-40 OF THE NEC
WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR, SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND
SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS
PRACTICAL.
FAST:
♦Alfa 400 Precision High
Speed Mechanism with
400x rewind/fast for-
ward speed
Special Features
HS-U576
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
EASY:
♦ViewPoint® Menu Oper-
ating System
♦VCR Plus+® easy pro-
gramming system
♦OTR2 Advanced One
Touch Recording with
delayed start time
♦Auto Clock Set
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To 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.
SHORTCUTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.................... 2
Hooking Up Your VCR................................ 4
Playback.......................................................... 10
Setting Up Your VCR ................................... 13
Selecting the On-screen Language.... 13
Memorizing Channels Automatically ... 14
Satellite Receiver Control .................. 16
Adding and Deleting Channels .......... 17
Setting the Clock .................................. 19
Recording ...................................................... 22
Recording a Current Broadcast ........ 22
OTR ......................................................... 23
OTR2........................................................ 24
Audio and Video Functions ................ 25
Timer Recording.......................................... 27
Conventional VCR Timer
Recording .......................................... 27
Quick Program...................................... 29
VCR Plus+® System
Programming..................................... 30
Timer Recording Hints........................ 32
Editing Features............................................ 35
Using Two VCRs to Copy.................... 35
Advanced Features...................................... 37
Advanced Playback Controls.............. 37
Searching Techniques............................ 39
Displaying Time Gauge, Remaining
Time, Current Time......................... 41
Customize Choices Menu................... 42
Advanced Options................................ 46
Location of Controls .................................. 49
Trouble Checks ............................................ 53
Specifications of VCR................................. 55
Index ............................................................. 55
Guía de Operación Básica de la
Videograbadora............................................ 57
Warranty ....................................................... 61
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Please read all these instructions carefully regarding your VCR before you begin operating it.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the VCR. Thank you.
1 Read Instructions
All the safety and operating in-
structions should be read before
the product is operated.
2 Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future
reference.
3 Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5 Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6 Attachments
Do not use attachments not rec-
ommended by the product manu-
facturer as they may cause hazards.
7 Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near wa-
ter — for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
8 Accessories
Do not place this product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table rec-
ommended by the manufacturer,
or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
9A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive
force, and un-
even surfaces
may cause the
product and cart
combination to
overturn.
10 Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
11 Power Sources
This product should be operated
only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the
type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer
or local power company. For
products intended to operate from
battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
12 Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to re-
place your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13 Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.
14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable sys-
tem is connected to the product,
be sure the antenna or cable sys-
tem is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with regard
to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, ground-
ing of the lead-in wire to an an-
tenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connec-
tion to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding
electrode.
15 Lightning
For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm,
or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
16 Power Lines
An outside antenna system should
not be located in the vicinity of
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
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overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, ex-
treme care should be taken to
keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with
them might be fatal.
17 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, ex-
tension cords, or integral conve-
nience receptacles as this can re-
sult in fire risk or electric shock.
18 Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings
as they may touch dangerous volt-
age points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
19 Servicing
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other haz-
ards. Refer all servicing to quali-
fied service personnel.
20 Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel under the
following conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord
or plug is damaged.
(b)
If liquid has been spilled, or 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 the
operating instructions. Ad-
just only those controls that
are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will
often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its nor-
mal operation.
(e) If the product has been
dropped or damaged in any
way.
(f) When the product exhibits a
distinct change in perfor-
mance – this indicates a need
for service.
21 Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are re-
quired, be sure the service techni-
cian has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
22 Safety Check
Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that
the product is in proper operat-
ing condition.
23 Heat
The product should be situated
away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifi-
ers) that produce heat.
CONDENSATION
Leave the VCR on, without a tape in it,
for 2 hours if the VCR has been ex-
posed to sudden changes in tempera-
ture. Sudden temperature changes
cause moisture to form on the metal
parts inside the VCR. This moisture can
cause the tape to stick and damage the
head. Leaving the VCR on for a 2 hour
period will dry the inside of the VCR.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Do not damage the power cord. Dam-
age to the power cord may cause a fire
or shock hazard. When unplugging the
power cord, please hold it by the plug
and remove it carefully.
DO NOT PLACE HEAVY
OBJECTS ON THE RECORDER
Heavy objects placed on the recorder
will cause damage.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the re-
corder, always unload the cassette and
turn OFF the VCR POWER.
CARE OF THE VIDEO CASSETTE
TAPES
• Avoid violent vibration or shock.
• Do not place in a location where
strong magnetic fields exist (near a
motor, transformer or magnet).
• Never place or store in direct sun-
light.
• Avoid dusty places.
• Place the cassette in the cassette case
and store vertically.
• Never store tape in a high humidity
location.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment. If necessary, consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for additional suggestions. You may find this booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the US
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.
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Hooking Up Your VCR
Unpacking Your VCR
As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place
the VCR on top of the television because of its instability.
Choosing a Hookup
The connections shown in this book are general. Individual televisions, stereo systems and satellite receivers
can vary from those shown here. The first diagrams show connections for common equipment. Then, if you
are connecting equipment such as a satellite receiver or a Home Theater receiver, you will also use those
diagrams after you have connected the common equipment.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
To maximize your system for its best performance, your dealer
can help you customize these hookups and sell you any additional
connection accessories that may be necessary to match your
particular equipment and antennas.
1Make a list of each piece of equipment that you want to hook up.
2If you are connecting several pieces of equipment, you may be using more than one of these
diagrams. Using your list, find EACH of the diagrams you will need to connect all of your equipment.
For example, to hook up this VCR, a TV, a cable box, and a Home Theater receiver, you will use Cable
System with Cable Box, and Connecting a Home Theater receiver.
3If your TV has audio and video inputs, use the diagrams on page 6 in addition to the connections on
the next page.
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Cable System with Cable Box
Connecting Cable and Cable Box
1Connect cable from wall outlet to CABLE IN
on the cable box.
2Connect OUT (or OUT TO TV) on the cable
box to ANTENNA IN on the VCR.
3Connect ANTENNA OUT on the VCR to the
TV’s antenna jacks (varies by TV).
4If your TV has audio video inputs, continue with
the connections on the next page. If not, plug
in power cords of VCR, TV, and cable box.
5See page 9 for IR Emitter connection.
If your cable box has audio and video outputs,
follow the additional directions below. You may
need to purchase additional sets of audio/video
cables for this hookup.
6Connect the red and white cable to the AUDIO
IN R (right) and AUDIO IN L (left) on the VCR.
Connect the other end to the cable box’s
AUDIO OUT RIGHT and AUDIO OUT LEFT.
7Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO IN
on VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO
OUT on the cable box.
VHF
UHF
VHF/UHF
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
x
x
x
x
VCR Rear Panel
TV Rear Panel
OR
Optional
UHF/VHF Splitter
Optional 300 Ohm to 75 Ohm
Matching Transformer
Optional UHF/VHF Combiner
OR
supplied
coaxial cable
OR
From Antenna or Cable
wall outlet
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
IN
OUTVIDEO L R
AUDIO
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
IN
1
IN
1
L
R
LR
White
White
Red
Red
Yellow
Yellow
TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
OR
From Cable
wall outlet
Cable Box Rear Panel
coaxial cable provided
by cable company
supplied coaxial cable
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You 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 Box
Connecting Antenna or Cable
1Connect antenna or cable from wall
outlet to ANTENNA IN of the VCR.
2Connect VCR ANTENNA OUT to the
TV’s Antenna jacks (varies by TV).
3If your TV has audio video inputs,
continue with the connections on the
next page. If not, plug in power cords of
VCR and TV.
Hooking Up Your VCR
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional suggestions for antenna/cable hookups.
If your TV has more than one antenna jack, ask your Mitsubishi dealer for advice on additional accessories.
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You may need to purchase an audio video cable for
this hookup.
Your TV Owner’s Guide may have additional
suggestions for audio video hookups.
To connect your VCR to a mono (non-stereo) TV,
connect only the white AUDIO OUT L of the VCR
and the white AUDIO INPUT of the TV. Since the
TV is not stereo, you cannot take advantage of your
VCR’s Hi-Fi stereo sound.
If you have an older TV without audio video inputs,
simply connect only the antenna or cable as shown
on the previous page.
Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs
INPUT-1
INPUT-2
OUTPUT
MONITOR/TUNER
S-VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R
AUDIO
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
L
R
R
White Red
Yellow
White
Red
Yellow
TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
Because you purchased a Hi-Fi VCR, you will want to take
advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it
to a stereo TV system with audio and video inputs. This
connection also helps maintain the best picture quality.
1Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO
OUT R (right) and AUDIO OUT L (left) on the VCR.
Connect the other end to the TV’s AUDIO IN
RIGHT and AUDIO IN LEFT. Match the colors of
the connectors to the cables.
2Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO OUT on
VCR. Connect the other end to VIDEO IN on the
TV.
3Set the RF Converter to OFF. See page 43 for
instructions on this setting, which can be done at a
later time.
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connecting both a satellite receiver and a cable
box with audio video outputs
1Connect the satellite receiver to the audio video
inputs on the back of the VCR as shown.
2Connect the cable box to the audio video inputs on
the front of the VCR.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You cannot connect both a satellite receiver and a
digital cable box.
You may need to purchase an audio video cable for
this hookup.
You will have to turn on your VCR to watch the
video or hear the audio from the satellite receiver.
Refer to your Satellite Receiver Owner’s Guide for
Satellite dish to Satellite receiver connections, as
well as other possible video connections to your
TV.
Connections to Satellite Receiver
S-VIDEO
VIDEO L RAUDIO
OUT
OUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
IN
1
IN
1
L
R
L
R
R
White
Red
Yellow
White Red
VCR Rear Panel
Satellite Receiver Rear Panel
Yellow
If you have an RCA DSS®, Sony DSS®, Toshiba DSS®,
Panasonic DSS®, Hughes DSS®, PRIMESTAR®, or DISH
Network™ satellite system, you can connect the satellite
receiver to your VCR and then set up the VCR to change
the channels of the satellite receiver. This will allow you
to program your VCR to make unattended recordings
from several different satellite channels.
1Connect the red and white audio cable to AUDIO
OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the satellite receiver.
Connect the other end to the AUDIO IN R and
AUDIO IN L on the back of the VCR. Match the
colors of the connectors to the cables.
2Connect the yellow video cable to VIDEO OUTPUT
on the satellite receiver. Connect the other end to
VIDEO 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.
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3Connect a yellow video cable to the MONITOR
OUTPUT of the Home Theater Receiver. Connect
the other end to the VIDEO INPUT on the back of
the TV.
4See your Home Theater Receiver Owner’s Guide for
information concerning audio connection between
TV and Home Theater Receiver, or additional
hookups and operations.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You may need to purchase two sets of audio video
cables for this hookup.
Connections to Home Theater Receiver
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO VIDEO L (MONO) R
AUDIO
R
VCR 1 VCR 2 TV
AUDIO
OUT IN OUT IN IN
VCR2 MONITORVCR 1
OUT IN OUT IN OUT
VIDEO
L
R
L
R
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
R
L
L
R
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow
TV Rear Panel
VCR Rear Panel
Home Theater Receiver Rear Panel
White
Red
White
Red
You may wish to connect your VCR to a Home Theater
Receiver so that you can take advantage of the Surround
Sound audio recordings that are common with many
movies. Home Theater Receivers often will control both
the sound that is heard from the speakers and the picture
shown on your TV. Below is the basic connection
between your VCR and Home Theater Receiver. If you
use this connection, you will not use Connections to
TV with Audio Video Inputs.
1Connect the red and white audio cables to AUDIO
OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on the VCR. Connect
the other end to the VCR 1 AUDIO INPUT R and
AUDIO INPUT L on the Home Theater Receiver.
2Connect a yellow video cable to VIDEO OUT on the
VCR. Connect the other end to the VCR 1 VIDEO
INPUT on the Home Theater Receiver.
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3Use the double stick tape to secure the end of the
emitter in the proper place.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you connect both a cable box and satellite
receiver, place the IR Emitter to face the remote
control window (sensor) in the front of both. If you
cannot place it this way, you can purchase a dual IR
Emitter from your Mitsubishi dealer.
Connections to A/V Network
TV VCR
LOOP
output input
input
output
A/V NETWORK
IN
OUT
A/V NETWORK
IN
OUT
ACTIVE
A/V NETWORK
IN OUT
BACK PANEL
(Mitsubishi TV)
BACK PANEL
(Other Mitsubishi component)
BACK PANEL
(VCR)
ACTIVE
A/V NETWORK
CONVERTER
BOX CONTROL
IN
OUT
VCR Rear Panel
IR Emitter
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
Some Mitsubishi TVs and VCRs have special input and
output terminals called the A/V Network. This network
“passes” remote control commands between Mitsubishi
components. That is, when the A/V Network is 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 for
personal stereos. This cable may be included with
your Mitsubishi TV. If not, you can purchase a cable
with mini jacks at your Mitsubishi dealer or
electronics store.
2Connect ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT or A/V
NETWORK OUT on the TV to ACTIVE A/V
NETWORK IN on the VCR.
3If you have another Mitsubishi component with A/V
Network, connect another mini jack cable to
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK OUT on the VCR, and
connect the other end to (ACTIVE) A/V NETWORK
IN on the other component.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
For Active A/V Network to work properly, you
must make these connections shown and your VCR
must be connected to EXT-1 or INPUT-1 of your
Mitsubishi TV.
Never connect your A/V Network in a loop, as
shown below.
Connections to IR Emitter
Your VCR will be able to send remote control channel
changing commands to your compatible cable box or
satellite receiver. The VCR uses the IR Emitter to send
these commands in the same way as when you use the
hand held remote that came with the cable box or
receiver.
1Connect the supplied IR Emitter to CONVERTER
BOX CONTROL on back of the VCR.
2Run the wire under or along side the cable box or
satellite receiver and place the end in front of the
cable box and/or satellite receiver.
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Playback
Setting Up Your VCR
The first thing you need to do is set up your VCR to see the picture coming
from the VCR. It’s important to take a few minutes to set up your VCR
correctly before you try to use it. Based on your type of TV, choose one of
the following:
TV with Audio/ Video Inputs
1Turn on your TV and switch it to the correct external input. For most
Mitsubishi TVs, this means pressing the TV’s INPUT button until you see
the words Ext-1 or Input-1 on the screen. If you do not have a
Mitsubishi TV, please refer to your TV Owner’s Guide for this procedure.
2Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.
3You are now watching the VCR’s picture. To go back to viewing the picture
from the TV, press the TV’s INPUT button to go back to the previous
ANTENNA input position.
4Later, you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on
page 43.
If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V receiver, refer to
your home theater receiver’s owner’s guide.
TV without Audio/Video Inputs
If your TV does not have separate audio/video inputs, then your VCR will need
to convert the VCR’s picture to channel 3 or 4. This is called the video
channel. The factory has already selected channel 3; however, if it is a broad-
cast channel in your area, then you will need to change this to channel 4. To
make this change:
set up
1To choose channel 4; with VCR power OFF, press CHANNEL ª and REC
SPEED on the front panel at the same time. Ant ch4 will display on the
front panel and the VCR will send signals on channel 4.
If needed, to return to channel 3; with the VCR turned OFF, press
CHANNEL º and REC SPEED on the front panel at the same time. Ant
ch3 will display.
2Turn the VCR on by pressing POWER.
operating
3Check to see if the VCR light on the front panel display is lit. If it is not,
press VCR/TV on the remote control until the VCR light appears on the
front panel. This light must be on when you watch a video tape or use the
VCR menus. The VCR light will turn on automatically when you play a tape
or use the VCR menus when the RF converter is set to ON. See page 43.
4Turn on the TV and change the TV to the video channel (3 or 4). You are
now watching the VCR’s picture.
To watch a channel that is different than the channel your VCR is recording, the
VCR light must be off. The VCR/TV button turns this light on and off.
POWER
VCR LIGHT
VCR
CHANNEL
SP/EP
REC SPEED
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Operating Your Remote Control
Installing the Batteries
1To remove the back cover, press the ridged area gently, then push the
cover in the direction of the arrow and lift.
2Load the batteries, making sure the polarities (+) and (–) are correct.
This is marked inside the battery compartment.
Next, you need to tell the remote control to operate the VCR, not the TV.
Operating the VCR with the Remote Control
The HS-U576 has two VCR remote control operational settings: VCR-A and
VCR-B. The HS-U576 is pre-set to VCR-A setting. See page 47 for information
about VCR operational setting.
1Set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote control to VCR position. This
“tells” the remote that you want to control the VCR.
2Press VCR/TV and the number button “1” on the remote control at the
same time. Now your remote is ready to operate your HS-U576.
Loading a Tape
Tapes can be loaded into your VCR as long as the VCR is plugged in. Even when
the VCR POWER is off, loading a tape will automatically turn the VCR on. Use
only tapes that have a or label.
1Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces
you. The other edge is hinged and should face the VCR. The plastic
window that shows the videotape should face up.
2Gently insert the tape evenly into the cassette slot until the VCR
automatically takes it in.
If the VCR will not automatically take the tape in, press EJECT and try again.
Your VCR will eject the tape if it is loaded improperly. If the VCR ejects the
tape; remove the tape, check to see that the contents label is facing you, that
the geared tape reels are facing down, wait a few seconds, and try again.
Playing a Tape
1Press PLAY on the front panel or the remote control.
The VCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed. When the VCR
reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically rewind to the beginning of the
tape and stop. You can stop playing by pressing STOP.
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. You
cannot obtain the original resolution of S-VHS.
Depending on the tapes you are using, some interference may appear on the
screen during S-VHS quasi playback.
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Using Basic Playback Controls
Rewinding a tape
While the tape is stopped, press REW on the remote control or on the front
panel.
Fast forwarding a tape
While the tape is stopped, press FF on the remote control or on the front
panel.
Speed Search with picture
While the tape is playing, press FF for forward speed search with picture or
press REW for reverse speed search. See page 39 for additional information on
searching techniques.
Pausing a tape
While the tape is playing, press PAUSE on the remote control or on the front
panel to freeze the picture on the screen.
Press PAUSE a second time to return to normal play.
If you leave the VCR in pause for more than 5 minutes, the VCR will automati-
cally stop to prevent damage to the tape.
Controlling Vibration During Still Frame
If the picture vibrates during still frame, press the CHANNEL buttons on the
front panel until the picture is steady.
Unloading a Tape
1Press EJECT on the front panel or on the remote control. If the VCR
POWER is off, the VCR will turn on, eject the tape, then turn off.
2Remove the tape.
Using repaired tapes
We recommend that you take any broken or torn tapes to a professional for repair. If
you repair a torn tape with improper materials, you could damage your VCR when you
play the tape.
Head cleaning
Your VCR automatically cleans the head and the drum of the VCR whenever
you load a tape. If you see “noise” or snow when playing a tape, eject the tape,
re-load the tape, then wait 3 or 4 seconds. Repeat this process several times to
improve the picture.
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Your VCR comes with Mitsubishi’s exclusive on-screen operating
system. This system has been developed to simplify the operation of your VCR
with clear, understandable language and design.
Before your VCR can receive television channels or you can program your VCR
to record, you need to memorize all of the channels you can receive into your
VCR and set the clock. Additionally, if you are using a satellite receiver, you
need to do a first time setup to memorizing satellite brand code. Fortunately,
your VCR makes this an easy process with our menu system.
When using the on-screen menus, use the ADJUST buttons to move the
highlight bar up or down and to change the setting of selected features. Press
the ENTER button to enter a selection or adjustment. Press the CANCEL
button to cancel or clear a setting.
Selecting the On-screen Language
You can set your VCR to display on-screen messages, menus, and functions in
English or Spanish. You will do this the first time you use the menus or set any
audio and video functions.
1Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Press
MENU on the remote control. If this is the first time the menus have been
used, you will see the menu for selecting the on-screen language.
2Press ADJUST buttons on the remote control to highlight the desired
language. The ADJUST + button moves upward; the ADJUST – button
moves downward.
3Press ENTER on the remote control. The menu will change to the VCR
Main Menu.
4Press MENU to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The Select Language menu is unique. While all other menus can be
accessed at almost any time, the Select Language menu will not
automatically appear again after it is first set. To see the Select
Language menu, press the TIMER RESET button on the back of the
VCR, then follow the procedure above. The Select Language menu will
also appear after an extended power failure.
Setting Up Your VCR
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ADJUST
ENTER
CANCEL
Press to
Enter
Press to
Cancel
Press to
Select
Select Language
ƒEnglish
ƒEspañol
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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Memorizing Channels Automatically
Using this process, your VCR will automatically memorize all of the television
stations available to you. You can later get rid of unwanted or unused stations.
You need to manually set the brand code for the a satellite receiver.
If your local cable company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires
you to use a cable box, then your ability to memorize channels would
normally be limited. The cable box receives all of your channels, then sends
only one to your TV and your VCR, usually on channel 3 or 4.
If you are required to use a cable box, you should choose Cable box only or
Digital Cable box only option in step 4 below and turn the cable box on.
Your HS-U576 will use its Converter Box Control technology to change the
channels on the cable box. Make sure you have properly placed the IR
Emitter (see page 9).
If your cable box or cable system seems incompatible with your new VCR,
call your cable company. They may be able to provide solutions to your
problems.
1Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote
control until a channel number appears on the screen or on the front
panel display.
2Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu comes up. If First
Time Set-Up is not highlighted, use the ADJUST buttons on the remote to
highlight it.
3Press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Press the ADJUST
buttons to select Memorize channels. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you are recording or playing back a tape, Not available will flash and
an error message will appear. To correct this, stop the tape, then press
ENTER again.
4You will see the menu for sources connected to the VCR. Using the list
below as a reference, press the ADJUST buttons to select the kind of
antenna you connected.
•Cable if you have standard cable service without a cable box, use a
cable box with an A/B switch, or your cable box is not remote
controllable
•Cable box only if you use a standard cable box
•Digital cable box only if you use a digital cable box
•Indoor/outdoor ant. if you use rabbit ears type or roof mounted type
antennas
After you have selected, press ENTER.
∆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 VCR
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
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 cable
box subscribers
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Cable Box Brand Code
Digital Cable Box Brand Code
If you choose Cable or Indoor/outdoor ant.
An on-screen message and the front panel display of your VCR will show you
that the VCR is memorizing the stations you can receive. After the VCR has
memorized all the channels, the screen will return the VCR’s picture.
If you choose Cable box only or Digital cable box only
You need to tell the VCR which manufacturer makes your cable box or digital
cable box, and on which channel the cable box or digital cable box sends a signal.
5Brand code will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons or the number
buttons to select the manufacturer’s code number for your cable box or
digital cable box. The codes are listed above.
6To determine if the Brand code is correct, press CHANNEL on the
remote. The channel number on the front panel display should change.
Then your cable box or digital cable box should change to the exact same
number a moment after it appears on your VCR.
If your cable box or digital cable box does not change channels at all, or does
not show the exact same number, try the next Brand code, if another is listed
for your type of cable box. Also make sure the IR emitter bulb faces the IR
window on the cable box .
If no code number is listed for your cable box, or if none of the listed numbers
work, try each code from 1 to 94. (For the digital cable box, try each code
from 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 change
channels on the cable box.
If your cable box will not respond to any of the codes, your VCR cannot change
channels on the cable box. You will need to change channels yourself, using the
cable box’s remote control. You should re-program your VCR, choosing Cable
in step 4. When programming to record, you will need to leave your cable box
ON and tuned to the channel you wish to record.
∆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
ABC
Archer
Century
Citizen
Diamond
Eagle
Eastern
G C Electronic
Gemini
General Electric
General Instrument
Hamlin
Hitachi
Jerrold
Macom
Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number Manufacturer Code Number
Magnavox
Movietime
NSC
OAK
Panasonic
Paragon
Pioneer
Philips
RCA
Realistic
Regal
Regency
Rembrandt
Samsung
Scientific Atlanta
Sheritech
SL Marx
Sprucer
Stargate
Sylvania
Teknika
Texscan
Tocom
Toshiba
Unika
United Cable
Universal
Videoway
Viewstar
Zenith
1, 2, 11
29, 58, 65
29, 65
29, 65
54, 58
17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63
68
29, 65
5, 60
35
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
22, 23, 45, 46, 47
24
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
28
59, 61, 67
30, 31, 51, 54
20, 51, 52
27, 39, 40, 49, 50, 61
14, 21, 25
6, 7
14, 15, 16, 92, 93, 94
26, 61, 62, 63, 64
14, 21, 25
37, 38
45, 48
68
55, 56
5, 14, 21, 25, 29
10, 11, 12, 13
57
5, 14, 29
14, 21, 25
5, 14, 29, 65
66
36
53, 66
1,2,3,4,5,41,42,43,44,69,91
32, 33, 34
48
2
30, 31, 54, 65
6, 7
17, 18, 19, 61, 62, 63
6, 7, 8, 9
GI
Manufacturer Code Number
1, 2
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7When the Brand code is correct, press ENTER. The screen will add a
Channel selection.
8Use the ADJUST buttons to select the channel on which your cable box or
digital cable box sends a signal to the VCR (normally channel 3 or 4). If
you connected your cable box or digital cable box with audio/video cables,
use INPUT to select L1 (if you used the rear panel jacks), or L2 (if you
used the front panel jacks). You cannot use both digital cable box and
satellite receiver. Thus if you selected Digital cable box only in step 4, you
cannot select L2.
9After entering the channel number, press ENTER. The VCR will begin
memorizing the available channels. During this process your TV screen, the
front panel display, and your cable box or digital cable box should all
display each channel number one by one. You can cancel the memorization
at any time by pressing CANCEL on the remote control.
After the VCR has memorized all the channels, the screen will return the VCR picture.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Automatic channel memorizing may include vacant channels if there
are stray signals or noise on those channels. If this occurs, you can
manually delete the channels using the procedure in the section
Adding and Deleting Channels.
You do not need to perform this set-up again unless your cable company
changes their channel lineup, or you move the VCR to a new address.
Satellite Receiver Control
If you are using a satellite receiver, you can set up your VCR to change channels
on the satellite receiver.
1Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from your VCR. Press
MENU 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 to
select Sat. receiver.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You cannot select Sat. receiver if you select Digital Cable box only in
step 4 of Memorizing Channels Automatically (on page 14).
4Press ENTER to select the correct code for your satellite receiver.
Manufacturer Code
RCA or GE 1
PRIMESTAR®2
Sony 3
DISH Network 4
Toshiba 5
Panasonic 6
Hughes 7
none OFF
5After you have selected, press MENU twice to exit the menus.
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 CANCEL
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Adding and Deleting Channels
If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed
the automatic channel memorizing. You cannot do this for channels coming
from a satellite receiver.
1Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 42.
2Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote
control until a channel number appears on the screen or the front panel
display.
3Press MENU on the remote control. VCR Main Menu appears.
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 to
select Add/delete channels. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you are recording, playing back a tape, receiving a video signal from
an external input, or watching a satellite receiver channel, then Not
available will flash on-screen. To correct this, stop the tape or turn off
the menus and switch the VCR to a local channel.
6You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use the ADJUST
buttons to select the channel that you want to add or delete. Press
ENTER to add the channel; press CANCEL to delete it.
7When you are finished adding or deleting channels, press MENU three
times to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you use automatic memorizing again, you will lose all of the manual
changes you made. All of the channels you deleted will be added; all of
the channels you added will be deleted. If your cable box receives only
one or two digit channels, you cannot add a three-digit channel.
«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
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Selecting a Channel
Now that you have memorized channels, and added or deleted some, you will
want to be able to select channels. If you have not yet memorized channels, see
page 14, Memorizing Channels Automatically. (If you selected digital cable
box, you cannot select any satellite channels.)
Antenna/Cable selections Your VCR can receive
indoor/outdoor antenna VHF/UHF channels 2–69
cable antenna without box cable channels 1–125
cable box only cable box channels 0–99
digital cable box digital cable box channels 0–999
Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive
Sony, RCA, GE, Toshiba, any channel from 100-999 provided
Panasonic, Hughes, DISH Network™by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be
selected)
Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive
PRIMESTAR®any channel from 1-999 provided
by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be
selected)
If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR will
not change channels.
selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels sequentially
Press CHANNEL on the remote control or on the VCR front panel. This will
cycle through the channels in sequential numerical order.
When you select the digital cable channels from 100 to 999, holding down the
CHANNEL on the remote will advance the channels in 10 channel increments.
selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels directly
Use the number buttons on the remote control. For example, to choose
channel 23, press 2-3. If you select digital cable channels, you can select the
three digits channels directly by using the number buttons. For example, to
choose digital cable channel 157, press the 1-5-7.
To select a single digit channel, such as channel 5; press 0-5. You can also press
5, then press ENTER.
selecting satellite channels sequentially
Press CHANNEL on the remote or on the VCR front panel. When pressing the
up arrow, the lowest satellite channel will follow the highest antenna or cable
channel. When pressing the down arrow, the highest satellite channel will
follow the lowest antenna or cable channel. The other satellite channels will
follow in numerical order. Continuously holding down CHANNEL on the
remote will advance the channels in 10 channel increments.
selecting satellite channels directly
For Sony, RCA, GE, Toshiba, Panasonic, Hughes and DISH Network; press the
number buttons on the remote. For example, to go to channel 263, press 2-6-3.
For PRIMESTAR channels, press INPUT until the channel number with the
PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display. Then press the
number buttons on the remote.
For one or two digit channel numbers, press the number buttons, then press
ENTER. For example, to go to channel 29, press 2-9-ENTER.
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Setting the Clock
You have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting
the Clock Manually before you can program your VCR to record.
Setting the Auto Clock
Your VCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time signal which
some TV and cable channels transmit with their broadcasts. Most PBS stations
send this signal; however, this function works only if a channel in your area is
broadcasting a time signal. If you don’t receive this signal, set the clock 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. The
First Time Set-Up menu will appear. Use the ADJUST buttons to select Set
the clock. Press ENTER.
3You will see the Set the clock menu. Clock set will be highlighted. Press
the 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 time
zone and daylight saving time. If there are only a few channels in your area that
carry time signals, it may take about 30 minutes to complete. If you turn the
VCR on before the correct time displays, the auto clock setting will be 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. (See
the next page.)
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When you memorized channels, if you chose Cable box only or
Digital cable box only, make sure you leave the cable box or digital
cable box on. At 3:00 am, when the VCR power is off, the VCR will
begin to automatically change channels on the cable box, one by one,
to set the clock. At this time you cannot use the cable box.
If you want to use the cable box at 3:00 am, turn on the VCR or set
the Clock set of the Set the clock menu to MANUAL. In both cases,
auto clock function will be canceled.
When you memorized channels, if you chose Cable or Indoor/
outdoor ant., the VCR will set the clock as soon as you turn off the
VCR, and at 3:00 am.
After a power failure, the VCR will automatically set the clock again. (If
you have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to
MANUAL, the auto clock function will not work.)
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
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
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If the VCR displays the wrong time
1Follow 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 you
know the channel that carries a time signal, press the ADJUST buttons to
enter the channel. Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For fastest
response, enter your local PBS station. If you don’t know it, leave the
channel setting at AUTO. Press ENTER.
3Time zone will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select the
time 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 select
AUTO, ON or OFF. If you follow daylight saving time, select ON. If not,
select OFF. If you select AUTO, the VCR automatically sets the daylight
saving time.
5To activate the auto clock function, turn off the VCR.
Setting the Clock Manually
Skip this section if your VCR has set the clock correctly using the auto clock
function.
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 select
Set the clock. Press ENTER.
3You will see the Set the clock menu. Clock set will be highlighted. Press
the ADJUST buttons to select MANUAL. Press ENTER.
4Daylight savings will be highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select
ON or OFF. If you are currently following daylight savings, select ON.
Otherwise, select OFF. Press ENTER.
≈Set the clock
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
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5Press 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 the
ADJUST buttons to set the hour and am/pm at the same time. Pressing
ADJUST + moves the clock forward; pressing ADJUST – moves the clock
backward. Press ENTER.
9Press the ADJUST buttons to set the minutes. When you have set the
correct time, press ENTER. First Time Set-Up menu will appear, and the
clock will start running.
10 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
You can adjust the daylight saving time manually. When Daylight savings is
highlighted, press the ADJUST buttons to select ON or OFF.
If you select ON, the VCR will set the clock forward one hour.
If you select OFF, the VCR will set the clock back one hour.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Any time you adjust this setting, check your programmed recordings to
be sure they are set to the correct times.
If you have a Mitsubishi TV with StarSight® feature, the TV can set the
time on your VCR. See your TV Owner’s Guide for details.
To allow StarSight® to do this, you must set the VCR’s Clock set to
MANUAL, and the VCR’s A/V Network setting to ACTIVE.
≈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
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Your 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 current
broadcast. Then, in another section of this book called Timer Recording, you
can learn how to program your VCR to record at a later time and day.
Recording a Current Broadcast
To 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 the
remote control or REC SPEED on the front panel.
3Set the VCR’s input to tuner. If L1 or L2 appears instead of a channel
number, continue to press INPUT until a channel number appears. To
record channels from a PRIMESTAR® receiver, press INPUT until a channel
number with the PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display.
4Select the channel you wish to record by pressing CHANNEL on the
remote control or on the front panel or the number buttons on the
remote. If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, select
channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box, not
on the VCR.
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 the
remote or on the front panel.
• To resume recording from STOP, press REC.
• To resume recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE.
You cannot use REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel to resume
recording from PAUSE.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you pause the VCR for more than five minutes, recording will stop
automatically to protect the tape.
If you record in extended play (EP), you will only be able to play the
tape on a VCR equipped for EP play, such as this one.
If you attempt to record on a tape that has had its erasure prevention
tab removed, the VCR will eject it. To record over such a tape, simply
place a piece of vinyl tape over the opening.
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Using One-Touch Recording (OTR)
One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately, and have
your VCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over.
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 the
remote control or REC SPEED on the front panel.
3Set the VCR’s input to tuner. If you would like to record channels from a
PRIMESTAR® receiver, press INPUT until a channel number with the
PRIMESTAR light ( ) appears on the front panel display.
4Press CHANNEL on the remote control or on the front panel or the
number buttons on the remote to select the channel to be recorded. If
you are using a cable box that the VCR does not control, select channel 3
or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on the cable box.
5Press REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel twice. The first time you
press the button, recording will begin. The second press of the same
button adds 30 minutes to the OTR timer, displayed on the front panel.
6Press REC/˙REC LENGTH for each additional 30 minutes you want to
add to the OTR timer, up to 4 hours. If you press the button 10 times, you
will see End on the front panel display. The VCR will record until the end
of the tape. If you press the button an eleventh time, the VCR will resume
normal manual recording.
The OTR timer will begin to count down backwards. When it reaches zero, the
VCR will stop recording and turn off. The OTR light on the front panel display
will light up during the OTR recording.
If you program too much time into the OTR timer
Continue pressing REC/˙REC LENGTH. After the End point you can start
over from zero, adding time in 30 minute intervals.
How OTR affects other controls
If you press PAUSE during OTR, the VCR will pause recording, but the OTR
timer continues to count down.
Press PAUSE again to resume recording from the record-pause mode. The
REC/˙REC LENGTH will not resume your recording.
If you press STOP during OTR, you erase the OTR programming.
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Using Standby One-Touch Recording (OTR2)
Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR2) is a programming method to
begin recording within 24 hours and record in 30 minutes intervals. Before you
use OTR2, make sure the clock has been set correctly.
1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.
2Set the speed at which you would like to record by pressing SP/EP on the
remote control or REC SPEED on the front panel.
3Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote until
the channel number shows on-screen or on the front panel display. To
record PRIMESTAR® channels, see Step 3 on previous page.
4Press CHANNEL on the remote control or the front panel to choose the
channel to be recorded. If you are using a cable box that the VCR does
not control, select channel 3 or 4 on the VCR, and change the channel on
the cable box.
5Press PAUSE/%START TIME on the front panel to set the time when you
wish recording to start (within 24 hours). The start time is displayed on
the front panel. The first time display is the next half-hour increment from
the current time. For example, if it is currently 2:15, 2:30 (next half-hour
increment) will be displayed. Similarly, if it is currently 2:40, 3:00 (again, the
next half-hour increment will be displayed. Each time you press the
button, the start time is delayed by 30 minutes.
6Press REC/˙REC LENGTH for each additional 30 minutes you want to
add to the OTR2 timer, up to 4 hours. If you see End on the front panel
display, the VCR will record until the end of the tape.
If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH
NetworkTM satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON. If
the HS-U576 does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned the
station you wish to record.
After 30 seconds, the power will turn off and the programmed recording light
will be lit. The VCR will automatically turn on at the OTR2 start time and
recording will begin. When the OTR2 timer reaches zero, the VCR will stop
recording and turn off automatically. If the end of the tape is reached before
OTR2 is finished, the VCR will stop and the power will turn off.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Other programs you have set to record may be erased if:
• the start times are before the OTR2 start time
• conflicts with the OTR2
• starts within one minute or less after the OTR2 finishes
If you turn the power on while your VCR is in stand-by for the OTR2,
the OTR2 programming will be erased.
To cancel OTR2
• Turn the power OFF while you are programming the timer.
• Turn the power ON if you have finished programming the timer.
How OTR2 affects other controls
If you press REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel during OTR2 recording,
30 minutes will be added to the OTR2 timer. If you press STOP during OTR2
recording, you erase the OTR2 programming.
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Using Audio and Video Functions
The audio and video function menus allow you to set things such as listening
to the stereo track of your recording, or setting the tape length to have the
remaining time display function work properly. The VCR will display the
functions and settings on your TV screen. The first section describes the
functions, the next section tells you how to adjust the functions.
Audio functions Video functions
audio monitor tape (length) repeat playback
normal record play PerfecTape®PerfecTape®
counter zero stop
Descriptions of Audio Functions
Audio monitor (Listen to):
This allows you to listen to the various audio tracks that your VCR is capable of recording.
• Choose Stereo to listen to both stereo channels.
• Choose L to listen to the left channel of a stereo track.
• Choose R to listen to the right channel of a stereo track.
•Mono track is lower in quality than the others. The audio monitor is
automatically set to Mono if you are watching a tape that was not
recorded in VHS Hi-Fi. Set the audio monitor to Mono to hear SAP
signal recorded on the mono track of a Hi-Fi tape.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Surround Sound systems: If you have your VCR connected to a surround
sound system, set the audio monitor to Stereo. Surround sound requires
both left and right channels to create the rear channel effects.
While the VCR is not playing a tape, you will see the following displays on the
TV screen for 3 seconds when you change the channel or press DISPLAY.
If you change the channel to: Display
stereo broadcast Stereo
SAP broadcast SAP
stereo and SAP Stereo + SAP
While the VCR is playing a tape, you will see the following displays on the TV
screen for 4 seconds when you press DISPLAY.
The audio monitor you listen to Display
Stereo Audio Stereo
L Audio L
R Audio R
Mono Audio Mono
Normal recording (Record):
When your VCR is recording, it actually records the audio portion of a program
twice: once on the stereo Hi-Fi tracks, and once on the mono track. Additionally,
your VCR can receive Separate Audio Program (SAP) broadcasts. A SAP broadcast
is an alternative soundtrack for a program; it is often a sound track in another
language. The SAP broadcast is recorded only on the mono track.
Use the normal recording function to record the SAP broadcast on the mono
track by choosing STEREO+SAP. Otherwise, choose Stereo. In either
case, the main program is recorded on the stereo Hi-Fi track. Also, if there is
no SAP broadcast, the VCR will record the main program on the mono track.
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Descriptions of Video Functions
Tape
Adjust this function to ensure the accuracy of the Remaining Time display. The
remaining time function does not work properly with a tape that is less than 30
minutes long.
Length of tape Use Setting
2 hours long or less
(T-30 through T-120) T-120
160 minutes (T-160) T-160
180 minutes (T-180) T-180
210 minutes (T-210) T-210
Play PerfecTape® (Play PerfecTape)
This function turns on the Play PerfecTape circuitry, which automatically
maximizes picture quality when playing a worn or poor quality tape.
Set the switch to Soft to soften the picture, set it to Sharp to sharpen. Set it
to Normal when you do not want to use this feature. Use Normal on new
or high quality tapes. If it is set to Auto, the VCR will automatically select the
setting 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 will
record on. After each test, the VCR adjusts its circuitry in order to make the
best possible recording on your tape. See page 43 for more information on
this feature.
Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions
1Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to see the function menu.
2Press AUDIO/VIDEO repeatedly until the function you want to adjust
appears.
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.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The audio and video function menus do not appear:
• when the VCR menu is displayed
• during special effects playback
Tape function does not appear during playback.
Play PerfecTape® displays only during playback.
PerfecTape® displays only when a tape, with its erasure tab intact, is
loaded and the VCR is stopped.
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Mitsubishi offers 3 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming broadcasts.
Choose from:
Conventional VCR timer recording
Quick Program (easy) -- VCR does not need to be on to begin programming
VCR Plus+® system programming (easy)
You can schedule up to 8 recording events within a one month period.
Clock must be set before any timer recordings can be performed.
Conventional VCR Timer Recording
1Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.
2Press MENU. VCR Main Menu appears on your screen. Use the ADJUST
buttons to select Program to record. Press ENTER.
If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, you will see
the Recap screen. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ Program to record
screen will appear.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you have already programmed 8 recording events, Program memory
is full will appear on your screen for 3 seconds, and then the Recap
screen will appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can
add another one.
3VCR Plus+ Program to record menu appears. See page 30 to learn how to
program with VCR Plus+®. To pass this screen, press ENTER.
4Program to record menu appears. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose
the channel you would like to record; for example, channel 2. Press
ENTER.
• If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control, enter the
channel number on which the cable box sends a signal to your VCR
(usually channel 3 or 4).
• If you are recording from a DSS®, PRIMESTAR® or DISH 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 ADJUST
buttons to:
Select External L1 for a source connected to the rear panel.
Select External L2 for a source connected to the front panel.
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
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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
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5Day will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons to choose the day on which you
want 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 weekly
sitcom. To program, press the ADJUST buttons until Every and the
desired day of the week appears.
Press ENTER once you have made your choice.
6The hour numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST buttons
to set the hour when recording is to start. Press ENTER.
7The minute numbers of the start time will flash. Press the ADJUST
buttons 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 speed
programming is discussed on page 32. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If 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 already
programmed for that time will display on your screen for about 3
seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. The program you have
just set will flash for 3 seconds and the start time and the stop time
will be shown in red letters. The start and stop time of the overlapped
program will be highlighted in red color. You will need to erase either
of them.
10 The programmed memory will appear on the Recap screen. “S” next to
the channel number indicates satellite channels.
11 To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by
pressing ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. The VCR Plus+ Program to record
screen will appear. Continue the programming procedure from step 3.
12 When you are finished with all programming, check the following:
• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH
Network™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.
• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the
station you wish to record.
• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording
light is lit.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When programmed recording of 4 and under are entered, only 4 of
the 8 program lines appear on the Recap screen at any one time. To
see additional program lines, press the ADJUST buttons to scroll the
lines on the screen.
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
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Canceling a recording in progress
There are two ways to cancel a recording in progress:
Press STOP. The recording stops, but the program is not cancelled.
Therefore, if you press REC, the recording will start again.
Press POWER on the front panel. The recording stops and the program
is cancelled.
Changing while programming
To change one of your settings (such as start time) while you 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 channel
number is flashing.
Quick Program
Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simplifies the process of
programming your VCR to record. When you press 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, fast
forwarding, rewinding, or off. (Quick program does not work while using
OTR2.)
Quick Program is also an Active A/V Network feature. If you have a Mitsubishi
TV with Active A/V Network, see page 45 for more information.
1Press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ on the remote control. If the VCR is
off, it will turn on. After tuning your TV to the correct channel or input,
VCR Plus+ Program to record screen will appear.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3
seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to
erase an entry before you can add another one.
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 your
program at a later time.
If the VCR is playing, recording, fast forwarding or rewinding, the
menus will turn off, but the VCR power will remain on.
3When you are finished with all programming, check the following:
• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH
Network™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.
• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the
station you wish to record.
• Make sure the VCR is turned OFF and the programmed recording light
is lit before the recording time.
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Press MENU to go back.
¬Program to record
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IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+, but the clock is not set,
Set the clock menu will appear. Set the clock manually.
If you have set the A/V Network to ACTIVE, point your remote
control at the TV when using Quick Program.
VCR Plus+® System Programming
The VCR Plus+® system allows you to program your VCR to record by simply
entering a PlusCode programming number. You can find this number in TV Guide
or 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 ADJUST
buttons to select Program to record. Press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will appear for 3
seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear. Use CANCEL to
erase an entry before you can add another one.
If there is at least one programmed recording already entered, the Recap
screen will appear. Wait 4 seconds, and the VCR Plus+ Program to record
screen will appear.
3VCR Plus+ Program to record screen will appear. Use the number
buttons on the remote control to enter the PlusCode number for the
television show you want to record. For example, if the PlusCode number
for the program you want to record is 5678, simply enter 5-6-7-8. See
your local newspaper or TV Guide for PlusCode numbers.
4If you enter a number incorrectly, press CANCEL. When you have finished
entering the PlusCode number, press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If the code number you entered is wrong, PlusCode Not a valid
number will display on the screen for 3 seconds, and then the VCR
Plus+ Program to record screen will reappear.
5Use the ADJUST buttons to select whether you want to record your
program once, daily, or weekly.
•Once will record a program one time.
•Daily will record the same channel at the same time, Monday through
Friday.
•Weekly will record the same channel at the same time, on the same
day each week.
After you have made your choice, press ENTER.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already
programmed for that time will display on the screen. You will need to
erase the 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
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6Recap screen will appear. The program you have chosen to record will be
highlighted.
The channel number will appear in blue color. Make sure that the correct
channel number is shown on the screen. If the displayed number is not
correct, press the INPUT to make the number flash, then press the
ADJUST buttons to correct the channel number. Press the ENTER to
complete. “S” will appear next to the channel number when you select a
satellite channel.
7If you wish to change the record speed, press ENTER repeatedly until the
record speed is flashing. Change the recording speed by pressing the
ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER.
8To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by
pressing the ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER. You will return to the VCR
Plus+ Program to record screen. Continue the VCR Plus+® programming
procedure from step 3.
9When you are finished with all programming, check the following:
• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR® or a DISH
Network™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.
• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the
station you wish to record.
• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording
light is lit.
If you want to stop the programmed recording after it starts, press POWER on
the front panel.
Timer Recording
POWER
¬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
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Timer Recording Hints
To use the VCR before timer recording begins, press POWER on the remote
once. This turns the programmed recording light off and the VCR on.
If you use POWER on the front panel for this purpose, press it twice. Pressing
it once turns off the programmed recording light; pressing it again turns the
VCR on.
When you are finished using the VCR, turn the VCR power off again. Make sure
the programmed recording light is back on.
After a program has been recorded, the VCR memory of that program is
cleared (unless you have scheduled the VCR to record the program every day
or every week).
If there is already a program in the VCR’s memory, you will see the Recap
screen when you bring up the menus for programming to record. If the VCR’s
memory is full, Program memory is full will appear on the screen. If so, you
must erase a program before you can enter a new one.
If a tape runs out during timer recording, the VCR ejects the tape and the
programmed recording light and the tape status symbol will flash. Load a new
tape and press REC. Recording will resume.
If you forget to load a tape, the programmed recording light and the tape status
symbol will flash when you turn the VCR power off. (A tape without an erasure
tab will be ejected. To correct this, load a tape with its erasure tab intact, and
turn off the VCR.)
Do not overlap the recording times you enter into the VCR. If you set two
programmed recording times overlap, VCR is already programmed for that time
will appear on your screen.
Remember that the VCR will record over the next section of tape. If you want
to save a tape, remove it and instead use a different tape for a new recording.
Your VCR will not record over a tape that has the erasure prevention tab
removed. All rental movies have this tab removed, so they are safe from being
accidentally erased.
Auto speed programming
Use auto speed programming if you want to record as much of the program as
possible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want the VCR to automatically
switch to extended play (EP) if there is not enough tape left.
Auto speed programming is Å@or one program. In the first slot, the recording
speed default is AUTO.
Make sure that the Tape video function matches the length of tape you are
using. See Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions on
page 26.
At the point where the recording mode changes from standard play (SP) to
extended play (EP), some noise may be in the picture or sound when playing the
tape.
Timer Recording
PROG REC
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program caution
Program caution
If your VCR is set to record, but the power is still ON within 3 minutes before
timer recording starts, this screen will appear to remind you to turn off the
VCR.
If the VCR is still turned on 12 seconds before the start time of the recording,
that timer recording will be canceled.
TV programs that end on the day after
If you want to start the recording at 11:00 PM and end it at 2:00 AM the next
day, simply set the start time to 11:00 PM on the recording start day and the
end time to 2:00 AM. There is no need to change the day of the week.
Program skip using menus
Sometimes you may want to skip one day of a timer recording but do not want
to erase it. Program skip will prevent the recording, for that day only, of a
program you have scheduled to record every day or every week.
1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR Main
Menu will appear. Press the ADJUST buttons to select Program to record.
Press ENTER.
2Recap screen will display for 4 seconds. While this screen is displayed,
press the ADJUST buttons to place the cursor arrow next to the program
you wish to skip.
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 cursor
arrow by following steps 1 to 4 again.
Program skip using the POWER button
If you have entered only one program into your VCR’s memory, you can skip
the program without going into the VCR’s menus. Simply press POWER on the
front panel once. The programmed recording light will turn off, and the
program will be skipped. If you decide not to skip the program, press POWER
on the front panel twice; the programmed recording light will light up again.
Changing timer recording settings
1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR
Main Menu will appear. 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 program
you wish to change. Press ENTER. You will see the Program to record
setting menu.
3Press ENTER repeatedly to select the item you wish to change. Use the
ADJUST buttons to change it. Then press ENTER repeatedly to return
the altered program to the Recap screen.
4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus. Then press POWER to turn off
the 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 REC
PROG REC
POWER
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Canceling a timer recording before the recording starts
1Press MENU on the remote control. Your VCR will turn on and VCR Main
Menu will appear on your screen. Use the ADJUST buttons on the remote
control 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 you
wish to cancel.
3Press CANCEL. The program is erased.
4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
Using a satellite receiver
If you are using a Panasonic, RCA, Sony, Toshiba, or Hughes satellite receiver,
your VCR will turn the receiver on when a timer recording begins and off when
the recording ends. However, if you are using a PRIMESTAR® or DISH Net-
work™ receiver, you will have to turn the receiver on before a timer recording
begins.
Before turning off the VCR, to put your VCR in stand-by for recording, make
sure that your satellite receiver’s menu turns off.
TIMER RESET
You can use TIMER RESET on the rear panel to erase both the clock and all
timer recordings.
To use TIMER RESET, press it with a pencil or a ball point pen. The power will
turn off and the clock will be cleared. All timer recordings are erased.
If you have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to AUTO, the
auto clock function will automatically set the clock again.
Additionally, TIMER RESET will reset the on-screen language you selected. The
next time you set the menus, you will have to select the on-screen language.
Memory backup
If the VCR is without power for 30 minutes or less, it will retain the clock and
the programmed settings. The VCR must have been plugged in for at least an
hour beforehand to charge this backup. If the power is lost for more than 30
minutes, the time and the programmed settings will be lost.
If you have set the Clock set setting of the Set the clock menu to AUTO, the
auto clock function will automatically set the clock again when power is
restored.
¬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
VCR Rear Panel
TIMER
RESET
TIMER
RESET
Timer Recording
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Editing Features
Using Two VCRs to Copy
There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape.
One way is to use the HS-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 connect
the two VCRs. If you do not have these cables, they are available at your local electronics dealer.
R
VIDEO
IN L/MONO
AUDIO IN
LRLR
AUDIO IN 2 R
AUDIO IN 2 L/MONO
AUDIO OUT L
AUDIO OUT R VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
IN 2
RECORDING PLAYBACK
HS-U576
Using the HS-U576 to record from another VCR
1Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT L and R
on the playback VCR and to AUDIO IN ˙ L/
MONO and R on the HS-U576. If the playback
VCR is mono, use only the AUDIO IN ˙ L/
MONO on the HS-U576.
2Connect a video cable to VIDEO OUT on the
playback VCR and to the VIDEO IN ˙ on the HS-
U576.
3If the playback VCR is Hi-Fi, set the audio monitor
to Stereo.
4Use INPUT to set the HS-U576 to External 1
(L1) if you used the HS-U576 rear panel jacks, or
External 2 (L2) if you used the HS-U576 front
panel jacks.
5Put a blank tape into the HS-U576.
6Put the tape you want to copy into the playback
VCR and find the cue point. Press STOP if the
tape 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 the
same time to begin copying the tape.
10 When finished, press STOP on both VCRs.
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Editing Features
HS-U576
R
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
R
OUT
L
RL
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
AUDIO OUT L
AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN R
AUDIO IN L
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
Using the HS-U576 to playback to another VCR
1Connect one stereo audio cable to AUDIO IN L
and R on the recording VCR, and to AUDIO OUT
L and R on the HS-U576.
2Connect a yellow video cable to VIDEO IN on the
recording VCR and to VIDEO OUT on the
HS-U576.
3Set the audio monitor on the HS-U576 to Stereo.
If the other VCR is a mono VCR, set the audio
monitor on the HS-U576 to Mono. See
Selecting and adjusting the audio and video
functions 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-U576
and 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 the
same time to begin copying the tape.
10 Press STOP on both VCRs when you are finished.
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Advanced Features
Advanced Playback Controls
Special effects
You can use FF and REW on the front panel, or the I\ and ^I on the
remote to control the playback speed of the tape.
Using the FF and REW on the front panel to control the playback
speed
1While 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 the
playback speed by one step in the forward direction. Each press of REW
changes the speed by one step in the reverse direction. (See the chart
below.)
3To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
Using the I\\
\\
\ and ^^
^^
^I on the remote to control the playback speed
1While the VCR is playing a tape, press I\ or ^I on the remote
control. Each press of ^I changes the playback speed by one step in the
forward direction. Each press of I\ changes the speed by one step in
the reverse direction. (See the chart below.)
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 when
you pause the VCR’s picture.
Still adjustment
Sometimes during still frame, the picture may vibrate or shake. To correct this
problem, press CHANNEL on the front panel until the vibration is reduced or
stops. Side-to-side vibration cannot be corrected.
Double speed playback
You can see the contents of the videotape in double speed playback.
1While the VCR is playing a tape, press INPUT/X2. You’ll see the picture in
double speed playback. A certain amount of noise in the picture is normal.
2To resume normal playback, press PLAY.
CHANNEL
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1/10 reverse slow-motion playback
1/5 reverse slow-motion playback
Reverse playback
Reverse speed search
Reverse high speed search
Reverse fast playback Press FF on the front panel
or ^| on the remote control
Press REW on the front panel
or |\
on the remote control High speed search
Speed search
Fast playback
1/5 slow-motion playback
1/10 slow-motion playback
1/30 slow-motion playback
Still
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Adjusting the Tracking
automatic tracking
Your VCR automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture.
When you start playback of a newly inserted tape, the DIGITAL TRACKING
light (D) will flash, showing that the VCR is adjusting the picture. When the
VCR has finished adjusting the picture, the DIGITAL TRACKING light will
shine steadily.
A certain amount of “noise” in the picture or sound is normal while the VCR is
tracking a tape.
manual tracking
From time to time, you might play a tape that has excess noise in the picture,
often looking like vibration or interference at the top or bottom of the screen.
To correct the picture, you have to manually track the tape.
1While the tape is playing, press CHANNEL on the front panel until the
picture is clear of excess noise.
2To continue automatic tracking, press both front panel CHANNEL at the
same time. Automatic tracking will also resume when you eject the tape.
slow tracking
Slow tracking is used to adjust the playback quality during slow motion playback
and still frame. You can only use slow tracking if your tape was recorded in
extended play (EP) speed. To adjust the slow tracking, put a tape into slow
motion, then press CHANNEL on the front panel until the best picture is
obtained.
Time Counter
Your VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the tape has run
in hours, minutes, and seconds. This counter is useful when you want to find
specific points on a tape. The counter will not work when playing blank tapes
or on blank sections of tape, or when the VCR’s power is off.
setting the counter
To set the counter to “0H00M00S,” press CANCEL on the remote control.
You cannot reset the counter if you are using the VCR’s menus.
The counter will reset to “- H - - M - - S” when you eject a tape. When you
load a tape again, the counter will display “0H00M00S”.
D (digital tracking) light
D
SP
PLAY
M
S
H
VCR
LR
Time counter
SP
PLAY
M
S
H
D
VCR
LR
CHANNEL
Advanced Features
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Searching Techniques
Your VCR lets you search through a tape in a number of ways. These include:
Quick search (CM skip) -- 30 second intervals
Speed search -- visually search
Counter zero stop -- direct to start of recording
Index search -- find specific index points
Quick search (CM skip)
Quick search lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about 30 second
intervals. It is designed so that you can quickly speed through any commercials
you may have recorded. To do this:
1Make sure that you have set the VCR/TV slide switch on the remote
control to the VCR position.
2While playing a tape, choose the desired search time by pressing a number
button.
The VCR will speed through the selected length of tape, then resume playback.
This screen will show the search time and the gauge. Each mark on the gauge
represents 15 seconds. The marks will disappear, one by one, every 15 seconds
of the search time. You can select a search time up to 3 minutes.
Speed search
Use speed search to visually search through the contents of a videotape.
1While playing a tape, press FF or REW on the front panel or on the
remote control. You will see the picture as it fast forwards or rewinds.
Noise bars may appear in the pictures.
2If you press FF or REW and hold it down for about 1 second, the search
speed will increase.
3To resume normal playback, press FF or REW again quickly, or press PLAY.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The fastest search speed that allows you to see the picture is about 30
times normal speed. It is normal for the number of noise bars on the
screen to increase and roll from top to bottom as the visual search speed
increases. Using speed search for long stretches of tape may cause the
video heads to become dirty faster.
The fastest way to move through the tape is without a picture, which
allows you to search up to 400 times normal speed. To do this, press
STOP, then FF or REW. If you press and hold FF or REW for more than 2
seconds, the search speed will slow to 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 SP
modes.
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
§§§§§§§§§§§§
Number
button
Search
time
123456
30 sec. 1 min. 1 min.
30 sec. 2 min. 2 min.
30 sec. 3 min.
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Counter zero stop
Counter zero stop allows you to quickly access the beginning of a recorded or
playback section of a tape. The counter zero stop will automatically fast
forward or rewind the tape to “0H00M00S” and stop.
1Press CANCEL on the remote control at the point you wish to locate
later. The counter will reset to “0H00M00S”.
2When you wish to return to the point specified in step 1, press AUDIO/
VIDEO on the remote control. The function menu appears on your
screen. 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 search
Index search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Before using index
search, index marks are placed at important places on a tape. Index search is
used to find these marks. Index marks are added automatically whenever your
VCR starts a new recording; you can also add index marks manually at any point
during recording.
automatic index marks
Whenever recording is begun from the STOP mode, an index mark is 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 the
record-pause mode.
manual index marks
To add an index mark yourself, press REC on the remote control while a tape is
recording.
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 or
rewind and index search display appears on the TV.
Once the VCR finds an index mark, it will begin playing back the tape from
that point.
2You can press INDEX ^I or INDEX I\ buttons up to 19 times to
search for that many index marks. For example, to find the third index
mark ahead, press INDEX ^I three times. The on-screen display will
count down the number of marks passed before playback begins.
3To cancel index search, press PLAY or STOP.
Advanced Features
VCR Looking
for index+ 1
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Advanced Features
repeat playback
You can playback a section of tape over and over using repeat playback. The
tape will play until the next index mark, rewind to the previous index mark,
and resume playing. If there is only one index mark on the tape, then the VCR
will play or rewind to that mark and resume playback. If there is no index
mark, the entire cassette will repeat.
1Press 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 will
automatically rewind to the previous mark and begin playback again.
The VCR will also search for a blank section of tape. If the VCR
encounters any blank sections longer than 4 seconds in length, the repeat
playback will begin.
3Press STOP to cancel the repeat.
Displaying the Time Gauge and the Remaining Time
The time gauge is a graphic representation of your position on a video tape.
The left side of the gauge is the tape start (S), and the right side is the tape end
(E). For a T-120 length tape played at standard (SP) speed, each mark on the
gauge represents about 15 minutes. The remaining time display shows the
time, in hours and minutes, left until the end of a tape.
the time gauge and the remaining time automatically appear during:
fast forward and rewind (from a stopped tape), counter zero stop, index
searches, rewinding for repeat playback
Turn off the time gauge and the remaining time by pressing DISPLAY twice.
to make the time gauge and the remaining time appear:
Press DISPLAY once. The time gauge and remaining time appear on the TV
screen, and the remaining time appears on the front panel display. They
disappear after 4 seconds when playing a tape.
To turn off the display, press DISPLAY twice.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
The time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals on
recorded tapes. Therefore they do not function while playing blank
tapes.
The remaining time display may not show the correct remaining time if the
Tape function is incorrectly set, if you are using speed search, if you are using
a special length cassette (such as T-10 length), or if you are using a VHS-C tape
with an adapter.
Displaying the Current Time
The current time is shown in the front panel display or the TV screen. If you
have not set the clock, or if there has been a power failure of longer than 30
minutes, the display will show - : - -. The current time will be displayed when
the VCR is off. To see the current time when the VCR is on:
1Press DISPLAY twice. The counter will be replaced by the current time.
2To turn off the current time, press DISPLAY again.
VCR
Stop
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REM 1:40
0h20m08s
Time gauge
Tape remaining display
Tape remaining display
SP
VCR
CH
VCR
Stop
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Current time display
Current time display
PM
SP
VCR
CH
VCR
Repeat play
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Customize Choices Menu
In the Customize Choices menu are 6 options that you can set. For each of the
6 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.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Customize choices menu consists of two pages. To display the next page,
use ADJUST buttons to select Go to next page and press ENTER. To go
back to the previous page, use ADJUST buttons to select Back to
previous page.
Video mute
When you turn video mute ON, any blank section of tape or many stations
with a weak signal will be replaced by a blue screen. The sound will also be
turned off. When you would like to try to tune in on a weak station, turn video
mute OFF.
3Complete steps 1 and 2 above. Customize choices menu appears. Use
the ADJUST buttons to select Video mute. Press ENTER to set video
mute to ON or OFF.
4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Video mute function may not work properly when you playback a section
of a tape where only audio signals are recording.
Auto power save (auto-off)
When the Auto Power Save feature is turned on, the VCR will automatically
turn off after remaining idle for 30 minutes. If a control, such as a menu
function or channel selection, is used or if there is a tape playing or being
recorded, the VCR will remain on.
3Complete steps 1 and 2 above. Customize choices menu appears. Use
the ADJUST buttons to select Auto power save. Press ENTER to set to
ON.
4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When viewing broadcast stations through the VCR, 3minutes>Power off
will appear on the TV screen three minutes before the VCR power turns
off. The display will count down the number of minutes until the VCR
turns 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
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RF converter
If your TV has audio and video inputs, turn the RF converter OFF. If your TV
does not have audio and video inputs, keep the RF converter set to ON. It is
preset by the factory to ON.
3Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menu
appears. Use the ADJUST buttons to select RF converter. Press ENTER
to select ON or OFF.
4Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If the RF converter is set to ON, you aren’t required to press VCR/TV to
play a tape or to use VCR menus. The VCR light will automatically light up
when you press PLAY or MENU. Be sure to set the TV to the video
channel (See page 10).
PerfecTape®
PerfecTape® is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the quality of video
tapes you will record on. After each test, the VCR will adjust its internal
circuitry in order to make the best possible recording on your tape.
setting up PerfecTape®
You can set up PerfecTape® to function two ways.
If you want the VCR to automatically test any non-recorded tapes when the
tape is loaded, select AUTO.
If you do not want the VCR to automatically test tapes, select MANUAL.
PerfecTape® will now function only when you start a test. Any tape with the
erasure prevention tab intact can be manually tested.
It will not automatically test recorded tapes – you must choose to test those
yourself.
3Complete steps 1 and 2 on the previous page. Customize choices menu
appears. 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® automatically
1Load a tape that has not been recorded into the VCR.
The VCR will display the testing status screen. When testing, the VCR records
for one second, then evaluates the recording it made. The entire test takes
about 8 seconds. During this time, the PT light on the front panel will flash. If
you wish to cancel the test, press STOP on the remote while the PT light is
still flashing.
When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8
seconds. On the front panel, the PT light will shine steadily, indicating that the
VCR has set its internal circuitry to make the best possible recording on this
tape.
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
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Mid. ¤°°°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡›
Low ¤°°°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡›
Testing the tape....
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (OFF)
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
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∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
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using PerfecTape® manually
1Load a tape that has its erasure prevention tab intact into the VCR.
2Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over; this feature will
record over one second of your tape.
3Press 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 PT
light on the front panel will flash. To cancel the test, press STOP on the
remote while the PT light is still flashing.
When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating of your tape for 8
seconds. Turn off the display by pressing STOP on the remote control.
If wish to erase the settings, eject the tape. The settings will also be erased if
you press TIMER RESET or if the VCR loses power. After the test is finished,
the PerfecTape function will not appear unless the tape is ejected.
Rental Xpress
When 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 the
rental 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 select
ON or OFF.
5Press MENU two times to turn off the menus.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
While the VCR is rewinding to the beginning of the tape, you cannot use
repeat playback, counter zero stop and index search.
Advanced Features
VCR
PerfecTape
Use ENTER to start
√Customize choices
ƒRental Xpress (ON )
ƒA/V Network (OFF)
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√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (OFF)
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
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Active A/V Network™
Active A/V Network allows you to directly operate many of the combined
functions of certain Mitsubishi TVs and your VCR at the press of one button.
If you have a Mitsubishi TV with Active A/V Network, check the following:
• your VCR must be connected to External 1 (EXT-1) or Input-1 of a
Mitsubishi TV with Active A/V Network
• video mute must be ON
• Active A/V Network setting on your TV must be set to ACTIVE (see
your TV’s owner’s guide for information)
• VCR remote mode set to VCR-A (See page 47)
• The A/V Network must be connected as shown on page 9
To 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/V
Network to ACTIVE.
5Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
what the Active A/V Network does
The Active A/V Network makes it easier and faster to use the VCR’s Quick
Program, MENU, and Play commands.
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 to
EXT-1 or INPUT-1.
When you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ to end programming:
• Active A/V Network turns off your VCR (unless a tape is currently
playing or recording).
• Active A/V Network returns your TV to the channel it was on before, or
turn it off (if it was off originally).
When you press MENU on the remote:
• Active A/V Network turns on your VCR and brings up the VCR Main
Menu screen.
• Active A/V Network turns on the TV, set to EXT-1 or INPUT-1.
Some 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 PIP
function is used. Active A/V Network can set your VCR’s clock if your TV is
equipped with StarSight®. See your TV Owner’s Guide for more information.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When using Active A/V Network, always point your remote control at
your television, not at your VCR.
Advanced Features
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ƒVideo mute (ON )
ƒAuto power save (OFF)
ƒRF converter (ON )
ƒPerfecTape (AUTO)
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Advanced Options
Using the remote control to operate your TV
The 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 it
can also operate TVs from other manufacturers. To set your remote control for
your particular brand of television, follow these instructions.
setting up your remote control to operate your TV
1Turn off your TV.
2On the HS-U576 remote control, set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV
position.
3While holding in SP/EP, press the code button listed that corresponds to
the brand of your TV.
4Press TV POWER on the HS-U576 remote control. Once your TV has
turned on, your remote is set up to operate your brand of TV.
If your TV does not turn on, repeat step 3 using the next code listed for the
brand of your TV.
If none of the codes listed for the brand of your TV work, then repeat step 3
several times, using a different code button until one works. The possible code
buttons are: 0, 1-9, MUTE, VOLUME ª,º, CHANNELª,º and INPUT.
You do not need to perform this set-up again until you change the batteries, set
up your remote for another brand of television, or you get a new TV.
Once you have correctly set your remote control to operate your TV, you will
be able to use the TV POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME, and number buttons to
operate your TV.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Because of variations among models, some or all buttons may not work,
or they may operate different functions than expected for your particular
TV. If this occurs, you may need to use your TV remote control.
Sometimes manufacturers will change the remote control codes for their
products, or they will use more than one code. If this is the case, your
remote may not be able to control your TV.
When you replace the batteries in your remote, the remote may return to
its initial setting (code button 1). Repeat the steps above to reset your
remote control. If you enter a new code, the previous code will be erased.
operating your TV with the HS-U576 remote control
1Set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position on the HS-U576 remote
control to tell the remote that you want to operate the TV.
2Point the remote control towards the TV and press the desired buttons.
To once again control the VCR, set the VCR/TV slide switch to VCR position.
Advanced Features
Mitsubishi
Fisher
G.E.
Goldstar
Hitachi
JVC
Magnavox
NEC
Panasonic
Pioneer
Philips
Proscan
Quasar
RCA
Sanyo
Sharp
Sony
Toshiba
Zenith
1, 2, 3
0
VOLUME ª
2, 9
8
MUTE
4
2, 9
CHANNELª,º
6
4
VOLUME ª
CHANNELº
VOLUMEª
0
3, 5
VOLUMEº
7
INPUT
Brand of TV Brand code
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To program the remote control operational setting
The 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 are
placed close together. The VCR-A setting can be used will operate any other
Mitsubishi VCR introduced since 1986. Setting the HS-U576 to VCR-B will
allow the HS-U576 be operated without the VCR responding at the same time.
To program the HS-U576 and the remote to VCR-B
For VCR:
1Make sure the HS-U576 is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR front
panel, press REC SPEED and REW at the same time. To confirm that the
VCR responds to VCR-B signals, b appears on the front panel display.
For remote:
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 will
now send VCR-B signals.
When you wish to operate the other VCR
1On the remote, with the TV/VCR slide switch in the VCR position, press
VCR/TV and the number “1” at the same time. The remote will now send
VCR-A signals.
To reprogram the HS-U576 to respond to VCR-A signals again
1Make sure the HS-U576 is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR front
panel, press SP/EP and FF at the same time. To confirm that the VCR
responds to VCR-A signals, A appears on the front panel display.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
Some other models of Mitsubishi VCRs can respond to VCR-B signals. If
your other VCR is one of these models, and you would like to program
the other VCR to respond to VCR-B signals, refer to the owner’s guide
that came with the other VCR.
Some of the buttons may not function or they may operate different
features than expected for the other VCR, particularly, those Mitsubishi
VCR’s that are more than 10 years old because Mitsubishi changes the
necessary codes from time to time.
SP/EP
REC SPEED FF
REW
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Child Lock
The child lock feature prevents others from using your VCR. To lock the VCR:
1Press and hold down DISPLAY on the remote control for about 8 seconds.
The LOCK light on the front panel display will light up.
2To cancel the child lock, press and hold down DISPLAY for about 8
seconds, until the LOCK light on the front panel display goes out.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
You can lock the VCR with the power off, even if the VCR is standing by
for a programmed recording. If you lock the VCR with no cassette in it,
the VCR will not accept a cassette.
Self Diagnostic System
Your VCR uses a self diagnostic system to detect internal malfunctions. If there
is 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.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
If the display shows E5, the video heads need to be cleaned. Do not use a
wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may damage your VCR. Use a dry type of
cleaning cassette and follow the instructions to avoid damage to your
VCR. If this does do not solve the problem, please take your VCR in for
service.
When the VCR detects the clogged video heads during playback, the
warning message to the right will appear on the TV. Also E5 appears on
the front panel display, showing that the video heads need to be cleaned.
The warning message on the TV will be turned off when you press
MENU, stop playback, or change the playback speed.
E5 may not appear, even if the video heads need cleaning.
Error
message
Suggestion
Please take your VCR
in for service
Please clean the video heads
E1
E2
E3
E4
E5
Advanced Features
LOCK light
SP
LOCK VCR
CH
REC
M
S
H
L R
WARNING!
The video heads need
to be cleaned.
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Location of Controls
Remote Control
VCR POWER
Turns the VCR on or off. If you have programmed the
VCR to record, you need to turn the VCR off.
EJECT
Ejects a tape.
CHANNEL Up and Down
Selects next higher or lower channel in the VCR’s or TV’s
channel memory.
VOLUME Up and Down
Raises and lowers the sound of the TV.
(Operates the TV only)
TV POWER
Turns the TV on or off. You need to program your
remote to operate your particular brand of television.
MUTE
Turns off the TV sound. Press again to restore the TV
sound to its previous volume. (Operates the TV only)
Number buttons
Selects 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/X2
Select 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.
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POWER
CM SKIP
QUICK PROGRAM
INPUT
VCR Plus+
PLAY
STOP
REW FF
DISPLAYPAUSE
LIGHTING REC
INDEX
AUDIO/VIDEO
MENU
VCR/TV SP/EP
ADJUST
CANCEL ENTER
ADJUST
VCR
TV
STOP
Stops a tape.
REW
Rewinds a tape or reverse searches.
FF
Fast forwards a tape or fast forward searches.
VCR/TV slide switch
Operates the VCR when set to the VCR position, the TV
when set to the TV position. You need to program your
remote to operate your particular brand of television.
REC
Starts recording. While recording, adds manual index mark.
PAUSE
Pauses a tape when recording.
Freezes a frame when playing a tape.
DISPLAY
Displays 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 recording
Turns on and off Child Lock
LIGHTING
Lights up the PLAY, STOP, REW, FF buttons.
INDEX I\\
\\
\, ^^
^^
^I
Begins index search forward and backward.
Controls the playback speed of a tape.
AUDIO/VIDEO
Selects the audio and video settings to be adjusted.
MENU
Displays the menus. Exits the menus.
CANCEL
Cancels selections on the on-screen menus.
Resets the counter display to “0H00M00S.”
ADJUST +, –
Selects and adjusts menu selections.
ENTER
Enters menu selections.
VCR/TV
Switches between the VCR’s picture and the TV’s tuner.
SP/EP
Changes the recording speed. (SP is standard play; EP is
extended play).
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PLAY
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 TIME
Pauses a tape when recording.
Freezes a frame when playing a tape.
Sets the start time in OTR2 recording.
REC/˙˙
˙˙
˙REC LENGTH
Records to the end of the tape by pressing once.
Sets the recording time for OTR recording by pressing
repeatedly.
STOP PAUSE REC
REC LENGTH
START TIME
OTR
2
CHANNEL
POWER EJECT REC SPEED
SP/EP
REW FF
PLAY
R
VIDEO
IN L/MONO
AUDIO IN
cassette slot
front panel display
remote control
sensor
video input 2 jack
audio input 2 jacks
Location of Controls
Front Panel
POWER
Turns the VCR on or off.
If you have programmed your VCR to record, turn off
your VCR.
EJECT
Ejects a tape.
REC SPEED SP/EP
Changes the recording speed (SP is standard play; EP is
extended play).
video input ˙˙
˙˙
˙ jack
Connect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, to
record or dub video.
audio input ˙˙
˙˙
˙ jacks
Connect source here, such as a VCR or camcorder, to
record or dub audio.
cassette slot
Insert the video cassette tape here.
front panel display
See the next section.
remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
Do not block it.
CHANNEL
Changes channels.
Adjusts tracking and picture vibration.
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Location of Controls
OTR light : OTR
Lights up during recording the program with One-Touch
Recording.
OTR 2 light : OTR 2
Lights up during setting up, the delay time of Standby
One-Touch Recording.
lock light : LOCK
Lights up when Child Lock feature is in use.
tape speed lights : SP, EP
Indicates tape speed.
SP is standard play; EP is extended play.
stereo indicator : ST
Indicates a stereo TV channel.
LR indicator :
L R
L indicates that you are listening to the left channel of a
stereo track, R indicates that you are listening to the right
channel of a stereo track.
SAP indicator : SAP
Indicates that channel has a Separate Audio Program, or
SAP.
PRIMESTAR® light :
Lights up when VCR has selected channels from a
PRIMESTAR receiver.
cable tuning light :
Lights up when VCR is set to receive cable broadcasts.
VCR light : VCR
Indicates that the picture is controlled by the VCR.
AM PM
SAP
ST D
OTR 2
SP
EP
LOCK VCR
PT
CH
PROG REC
REC
PLAY
M
S
H
L R
digital tracking
time counter/current time/remaining time display channel display
play light
record light
Front Panel Display
PerfecTape® light : PT
Flashes when PerfecTape test is in progress.
Stays lit when test is complete.
programmed recording light :
PROG REC
Lights up when VCR is off and it is programmed to
record.
digital tracking light : D
Flashes when VCR is adjusting the tracking.
Glows steadily when tracking is finished.
If tracking is adjusted manually, it turns off.
play and record lights :
PLAY
REC
These light up when the VCR is playing a tape or record-
ing. The cassette status symbol ( ) will light up when
a tape is in the VCR. The dashes in the center of the
symbol simulate the movement of the tape when playing
and recording.
time counter/current time/remaining time
display
This area displays:
• current time
• time counter showing how long tape has run
• time remaining on the tape
channel display
Displays cable channel, broadcast channel, satellite
channel, or input.
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Location of Controls
ACTIVE
A/V NETWORK
CONVERTER
BOX CONTROL
IN
OUT
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
L
RR
L/MONO
TIMER
RESET
OUT
IN
1
IN
1
Rear Panel Jacks
VIDEO INput and OUTput jacks
Yellow jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT) video
signals to a monitor TV or from another VCR.
AUDIO INput and OUTput jacks
Red and white jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT)
audio signals. Red signifies the right channel, and white
signifies the left channel. Stereo audio cables are also
color coded red and white. If you are receiving or
sending a mono (non-stereo) signal, you should use only
the left (white) terminal.
ANTENNA IN jack
Attach an external antenna or cable to bring in an
outside signal.
ANTENNA OUT jack
Attach a coaxial cable to your TV to send out antenna/
cable signals from the VCR to your TV.
CONVERTER BOX CONTROL jack
Connects IR Emitter to a cable box and/or satellite
receiver.
ACTIVE A/V NETWORK jacks
Connects the VCR to other Mitsubishi products with
Active A/V Network or A/V Network jacks.
TIMER RESET
Erases all programmed recording settings and resets the
clock. Use this button with care.
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Trouble Checks
Problem
The VCR won’t turn on.
The VCR power is on but no controls work.
You can’t see the VCR’s picture on your TV.
Poor picture when watching the VCR’s tuner on
your TV.
VCR REC button doesn’t function.
No picture during recording.
VCR does not record TV program.
The VCR timer recording does not operate.
If your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer:
1Check the Trouble Checks below to see if there is a solution to the current problem that you are experiencing.
2If the problem is not addressed on the Trouble Checks, the safety circuit in the VCR may be in operation, please
try the following: (the clock setting and the timer recording will be deleted.)
1 If possible, press EJECT on the front panel and remove the tape.
2 Press TIMER RESET on the rear panel with a pencil or a ball point pen.
3 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, wait about 3 minutes until the
tape protecting function is completed, then press POWER.
3You may also try the following procedure if the above steps did not resolve the problem. (All settings will be reset
to the default settings.)
1 Press POWER on the front panel repeatedly for about 8 seconds until the current time display on the front
panel shows “- : --”.
2 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, wait about 3 minutes until the
tape 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 the
remote for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off.
• Is the LOCK light ON? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on the
remote for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off.
• Set the VCR/TV slide switch to VCR position.
• Press TIMER RESET on the rear panel.
• Check the TV’s input setting.
• Check to see that your VCR is not set to L1 or L2.
• Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input.
• Check your TV’s fine tuning, if using an older TV.
• Check your connections to make sure they are secure.
• Check the erasure prevention tab on the tape cassette.
• Check the hook-up.
• Check to see if your TV is set to the correct channel or input.
• Check the VCR tuning.
• Check the input selection on the VCR. Does the front panel
display show L1 or L2? If so, switch it to tuner by pressing
INPUT.
• Check that the programmed recording light lights up in the front
panel display.
• Check the clock time.
• Make sure you have turned the VCR off before the start time.
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• Check the tracking control. Adjust manually if necessary.
• Check the monitor settings.
• Check the quality of the video tape.
• Try automatic head cleaning.
• Clean the video heads using a dry-type video head cleaning
cassette. Do not use a wet-type cleaning cassette, as it may
damage your VCR. Excessive use of a cleaning cassette could
shorten head life. Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
• Have the VCR video heads cleaned by a qualified service
technician.
• Check that remote mode of the VCR and your remote are set
correctly (VCR-A or VCR-B).
• Check to see that the VCR/TV slide switch is set to the correct
position.
• Change the batteries.
• Try moving the IR Emitter so that there is a clear line of sight
between the Emitter and the box’s remote sensor.
• Check that the IR Emitter is connected properly.
• Sometimes a cable box needs to be set by the cable company to
receive signals. Contact your cable company.
• In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the Fast
Forwarding / Rewinding Speed will be slower than 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 SP modes.
3 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle of
the tape.
4 The first time use of a blank tape.
Problem
Noise in the picture and distorted sound.
Poor or no Hi-Fi sound.
Playback is noisy or “snowy”.
VCR remote does not function.
Your converter box or satellite receiver does
not respond to any signals from the VCR’s IR
Emitter.
The fast forwarding / rewinding speed is slow.
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Specifications
FORMAT VHS NTSC standard with Hi-Fi audio
VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM EIA standard; NTSC color
RECORD/PLAYBACK SYSTEM Video -- 4 heads
Audio -- 2 Hi-Fi channels and 1 monaural audio control
ANTENNA 75-ohm external VHF/UHF combined antenna terminal
TUNER 181 channels capability
VHF -- Channels 2 - 13
UHF -- Channels 14 - 69
CATV -- Channels 1-125
HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION 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 programs
MEMORY BACKUP TIME 30 minutes
MAXIMUM RECORDING TIME 120 min. with T-120 video cassette (SP)
T-120 tape 360 min. with T-120 video cassette (EP)
REWIND TIME :54 for T-120 cassette (full recorded tape)
POWER REQUIREMENT 120 V AC, 60 Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION 20 Watts -- 4.0 Watts standby
DIMENSIONS 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 cable
1 remote control
1 IR emitter
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A/V Network
active....................................... 45
connections to......................... 9
jacks................................... 9, 52
adding channels .......................... 17
adjust button.............................. 49
adjusting tracking ...................... 38
advanced options....................... 46
playback controls .................. 37
antenna, connecting..................... 5
jacks..................................... 5, 52
audio
connecting a TV with inputs . 6
input, output jacks...........50, 52
monitor ................................... 25
audio and video functions
button ...................................... 49
selecting................................... 26
using ......................................... 25
auto clock function ................... 19
auto power save......................... 42
auto speed programming......... 32
Index
B
backup, memory......................... 34
batteries, installing ..................... 11
C
cable, connections to.................. 5
cable box, connections to.......... 5
cable tuning light...................... 51
cancel button............................. 49
cancel
button ...................................... 49
programmed recording........ 34
recording in progress........... 29
cassette slot ............................... 50
cassette status symbol.............. 51
changing recording settings..... 33
changing settings while
programming...................... 29
channel(s)
adding and deleting ............... 17
button .............................. 49, 50
display ..................................... 51
memorize................................ 14
satellite .................................... 16
selecting................................... 18
child lock ..................................... 48
choosing a hookup ...................... 4
clock setting................................ 19
CM skip........................................ 39
connections to
antennas ................................... 5
A/V Network ......................... 9
cable with or without box .. 5
home theater receiver ........... 8
satellite receiver.................... 7
IR emitter................................. 9
TV w/audio video inputs ..... 6
converter box control jack 9, 52
copying a tape............................. 35
counter display ........................... 51
counter zero stop................26, 40
customize choices menu.......... 42
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D
daylight savings time.................. 20
digital tracking light ................. 51
display button ............................ 49
displaying current time .............41
displaying time gauge................. 41
E
editing features........................... 35
eject button ........................ 49, 50
enter button ............................. 49
erasure, preventing tape ...........22
F
fast forward button .............49, 50
fast forwarding a tape .........12, 39
front panel buttons .................. 50
front panel display................50, 51
H
head cleaning .............................. 12
I
important safeguards ................ 2
index buttons............................. 49
techniques...............................40
input button ................................49
L
language, on-screen ...................13
lighting button ............................ 49
loading tapes ............................... 11
location of controls...................49
lock light .............................. 48, 51
lock VCR ...................................... 48
LR indicator ................................51
M
memory backup ......................... 34
menu button ...............................49
menus, using ................................13
mute button............................... 49
N
number buttons ....................... 49
normal recording....................... 25
O
one touch recording (OTR) .... 23
light.......................................... 51
one touch recording, standby . 24
light (OTR 2)......................... 51
P
pause button ....................... 49, 50
pausing a tape .............................12
PerfecTape® light....................... 51
using ................................. 26, 43
play and record light ................ 51
play button .......................... 49, 50
play a tape.................................... 11
Play PerfecTape........................... 26
playback controls, advanced .... 37
power button ..................... 49, 50
PRIMESTAR® light..................... 51
program caution ........................ 33
programmed recording light .. 51
programming
auto speed ..............................32
cancel .................................29, 34
changing settings while......... 33
Q
quick program/VCR plus+ button
.............................................. 49
quick program ............................29
quick search ................................ 39
R
rear panel jacks ......................... 52
record button.......................49, 50
record cancel.............................. 29
record light.................................. 51
record speed button ................. 50
recording
canceling programmed......... 34
canceling one in progress.... 29
conventional VCR timer ...... 27
current broadcast ................. 22
one-touch ............................... 23
Quick Program ...................... 29
standby one-touch................ 24
timer ........................................ 27
VCR Plus+®................................................ 30
remote control buttons ........... 49
sensor ...................................... 50
rental xpress............................... 44
repeat playback ....................26, 41
rewind search button .........49, 50
rewinding a tape...................12, 39
RF converter setting ................ 43
S
S-VHS quasi playback .............. 11
SAP indicator............................ 51
SAP broadcast ............................25
satellite receiver
connecting ................................ 7
memorizing brand code....... 16
notes about using.................. 34
programming to record .......27
search techniques ..................... 39
self diagnostic system .............. 48
setting the clock......................... 19
skipping programs...................... 33
special effects............................ 37
SP/EP button............................. 49
stereo indicator ....................... 51
still adjustment ......................... 37
stop button ......................... 49, 50
T
tape function............................... 26
tape speed lights ....................... 51
tape
copying...............................35, 36
loading ..................................... 11
playing ...................................... 11
repeating ...........................26, 41
television, connecting.............. 5, 6
operating with remote......... 46
time
counter .................................... 38
display current ....................... 41
gauge ........................................ 41
remaining................................. 41
timer recording .......................... 27
timer reset button...............34, 52
tracking ........................................ 38
trouble checks........................... 53
TV POWER button.................. 49
TV/VCR slide switch................ 49
V
VCR
light.......................................... 51
operating 2 w/ 1 remote .... 47
setting up ................................ 13
VCR POWER button............... 49
VCR/TV button......................... 49
video
input, output jacks......... 50, 52
mute ....................................... 42
volume button.......................... 49
Index
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Guía de Operación Básica
de la Videogarabadora
STOP PAUSE REC
REC LENGTH
START TIME
OTR
2
CHANNEL
REW FF
PLAY
POWER EJECT REC SPEED
SP/EP
R
VIDEO
IN L/MONO
AUDIO IN
115 345
7
8
10 6
213
546
879
0
X
2
CHANNEL
EJECT MUTE
VOLUME
VCR
POWER TV
POWER
CM SKIP
QUICK PROGRAM
INPUT
VCR Plus+
PLAY
STOP
REW FF
DISPLAYPAUSE
LIGHTING REC
INDEX
AUDIO/VIDEO
MENU
VCR/TV SP/EP
ADJUST
CANCEL ENTER
ADJUST
VCR
TV
15
12
3
7
4
8
11
14
9
5
6
13
1
10
2
Funciones básicas
1 botón de encendido (VCR POWER)
Oprima este botón para encender o apagar la
videograbadora.
2 botón de modalidad (VCR/TV)
Oprima este botón para cambiar entre el
sintonizador o salida de la videograbadora y el
sintonizador 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 reproducción
de 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 de
una 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 para
operar la videograbadora (VCR) o su televisor (TV).
10 botón de cambio de canales (CHANNEL)
Oprima este botón para cambiar canales en la
videograbadora.
11 botón de cancelación (CANCEL)
Oprima este botón para cancelar selecciones en los
menús en pantalla, o para poner el contador de
tiempo en “0H00M00S”.
12 botón de programación rápida (QUICK
PROGRAM/VCR Plus+)
Oprima este botón para ver de inmediato el menú de
programar grabaciones “Programar grabaciónes”,
donde puede ingresar un código de VCR Plus+ o
oprimir ENTER para programar de manera
convencional.
13 botón de ingreso (ENTER)
Oprima este botón para ingresar selecciones en los
menús en pantalla.
14 botón de menú (MENU)
Oprima este botón para utilizar el sistema operativo
de menús en pantalla.
15 botón de expulsión (EJECT)
Oprima este botón para sacar la cinta.
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Guía de Operación Básica de la Videograbadora
Select 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 menús
en pantalla
1Si 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 los
botones 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 reloj
1Oprima el botón MENU en el control remoto para ver el Menú Principal.
2Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– para seleccionar el
menú de Programación Inicial; luego oprima el botón ENTER.
3Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– para seleccionar el
menú de Poner el reloj; luego oprima el botón ENTER.
4Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– y ENTER, para
programar 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 grabar
1Oprima el botón MENU en el control remoto para ver el Menú Principal.
2Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– para seleccionar el
menú de Programar grabaciónes; luego oprima el botón ENTER.
3Utilice los botones numéricos para ingresar el código de programación
VCR Plus+ y siga al paso 5, u oprima el botón ENTER para programar de
menera manual.
4Utilice los botones de ajuste ADJUST+ o ADJUST– y ENTER para
programar el canal, día, la hora y minutos de comienzo, la hora y minutos
de terminado y la velocidad de grabación.
5Al completar las selecciones de programar grabaciones, oprima el botón
ENTER. Despúes oprima el botón MENU dos veces para salir de los
menús. Asegúrese de insertar una cinta en blanco para hacer su grabación
y que la videograbadora este apagada.
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Warranty
MITSUBISHI
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
LIMITED WARRANTY
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. (MDEA) warrants to the original purchaser of this video cassette recorder if purchased
from an authorized MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer that, should it prove defective by reason of improper workmanship and/or material:
a. Parts. For one year from the date of original purchase at retail, we will repair or replace, at our option, any defective part including the video
head without charge for the part. Parts used for replacement are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
b. Labor. For ninety days from the date of original purchase at retail, we will provide the labor for a warranty repair without charge at an
authorized MITSUBISHI service center.
c. Notice. To obtain warranty service, you must notify an authorized MITSUBISHI service center of any defect within the 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 is
required when requesting warranty service. Present your sales receipt or other document which establishes proof and date of purchase. THE
RETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS NOT A CONDITION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE. However, please detach and
return the Owner Registration Card so that we can contact you should a question of safety arise which could affect you.
2THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modification, alteration, repair or service of this product by anyone other than an
authorized MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the VCR; operation in a manner contrary to the instructions which
accompany the VCR; freight damage; or any damage caused by acts of God such as lightning or fluctuation in electrical power. This warranty also
excludes all costs arising from installation, adjustment of user controls, external antenna systems, service of products purchased or serviced
outside the U.S.A., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-required maintenance including head cleaning. Consult the operating 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-ABILITY
AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF ONE YEAR.
4UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL MDEA BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE.
5Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental, special, or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
6This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
7BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE, please review the instruction booklet to insure proper installation and correct customer control adjustment.
If the problem persists, contact your nearest MITSUBISHI Dealer for name(s) of authorized MITSUBISHI Service Center(s). If you are unable to
obtain the information, please call 1-800-332-2119, or write us at the address below.
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
9351 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618-1904
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
9351 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618-1904
www.mitsubishi-tv.com
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