Mitsubishi Electric HS-U577 Video Cassette Recorder User Manual Front Cover
Mitsubishi Electric Corp Video Cassette Recorder Front Cover
Contents
- 1. 1 VCR Owners Guide
- 2. VCR Owners Guid
VCR Owners Guid
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
OWNER’S GUIDE
MODEL HS-U577
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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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.
This Video Cassette Recorder is based on the VHS format. Only video cassette tapes with the
mark may be used with this model.
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 appropri-
ate channel on your compatible cable box or satellite receiver. C3 and VCR Plus+C3® are
trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
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 EXTEN-
SION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED
TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALL THE CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER’S ATTENTION TO SECTION
820-40 OF THE NEC WHICH PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR,
SPECIFIES THAT THE CABLE GROUND SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OF THE
BUILDING, AS CLOSE TO THE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS PRACTICAL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
EASY:
♦ViewPoint® Menu
Operating System
♦OTR2 Advanced One
Touch Recording with
delayed start time
♦Auto Clock Set
SMART:
♦Program Conflict
Warning
♦VHS Hi-Fi audio record/
playback
♦VCR Plus+® C3 with
cable converter control
♦Satellite Receiver
Control
Special Features HS-U577
FAST:
♦Alfa 500 Precision High
Speed Mechanism with
for 500x rewind/fast
forward speed
♦Rental XpressTM – Auto
rewind, eject and power
off for a fast movie
return
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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 39.
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
Using Audio and Video Functions....... 25
Timer Recording ..................................... 28
Convential VCR Timer Recording....... 28
Quick Program.................................... 30
VCR Plus+® System Programming ..... 31
Timer Recording Hints ........................ 33
Editing Features ..................................... 37
Using Two VCRs to Copy ................... 37
Advanced Features ................................ 39
Advanced Playback Controls.............. 39
Searching Techniques ........................ 41
Displaying Time Gauge, Remaining Time,
Current Time ................................. 45
Customize Choices Menu................... 46
Advanced Options .............................. 49
Location of Controls ............................... 52
Trouble Checks ...................................... 55
Specifications ......................................... 57
Index ...................................................... 57
Guía de Operación Básica de la
Videograbadora ................................. 59
Warranty................................................. 61
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SHORTCUTS
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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 fu-
ture 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 instruc-
tions 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
manufacturer 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 recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting acces-
sory recommended by the
manufacturer.
9A product and cart combination
should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven sur-
faces may cause
the product and
cart combination
to overturn.
10 Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabi-
net 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 prod-
uct 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 oper-
ate from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating in-
structions.
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 fea-
ture. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obso-
lete 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
receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the product.
14 Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the prod-
uct, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to pro-
vide 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 dam-
age to the product due to light-
ning and power-line surges.
16 Power Lines
An outside antenna system
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
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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should not be located in the vi-
cinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power cir-
cuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or circuits. When in-
stalling an outside antenna sys-
tem, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
17 Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, ex-
tension cords, or integral conve-
nience receptacles as this can
result in fire risk or electric shock.
18 Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind
into this product through open-
ings as they may touch danger-
ous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
19 Servicing
Do not attempt to service this prod-
uct yourself as opening or remov-
ing covers may expose you to dan-
gerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified ser-
vice personnel.
20 Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to quali-
fied service personnel under the
following conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord
or plug is damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or
objects have fallen into the
product.
(c) If the product has been ex-
posed to rain or water.
(d) If the product does not oper-
ate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust
only those controls that are
covered by the operating in-
structions as an improper ad-
justment of other controls
may result in damage and will
often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to re-
store 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 tech-
nician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufac-
turer or have the same charac-
teristics as the original part. Un-
authorized substitutions may re-
sult 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 am-
plifiers) that produce heat.
CONDENSATION
Leave the VCR on, without a tape in
it, for 2 hours if the VCR has been
exposed to sudden changes in tem-
perature. Sudden temperature
changes cause moisture to form on
the metal parts inside the VCR. This
moisture can cause the tape to stick
and damage the head. Leaving the
VCR on for a 2 hour period will dry
the inside of the VCR.
PROTECT THE POWER CORD
Do not damage the power cord.
Damage to the power cord 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 re-
corder 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 humid-
ity location.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular instal-
lation. 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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Unpacking Your VCR
As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:
IMPORTANT
Never place any heavy objects on top of the VCR. Do not place
the VCR on top of the television 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
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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Hooking Up Your VCR
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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
IN
OUTVIDEO L R
VHF/UHF
VHF
UHF
AUDIO
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
IN
1
IN
1
L
R
L
R
TV Rear Panel
From Cable
wall outlet
Cable Box Rear Panel
coaxial cable provided
by cable company
supplied coaxial cable
White
Red
Yellow
VCR Rear Panel
OR
White
Red
Yellow
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.
Cable System with
Cable Box
Hooking Up Your VCR
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
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 47
for instructions on this setting, which can be
done at a later time.
Hooking Up Your VCR
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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
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
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
R
L
R
White
Red
VCR Rear Panel
Satellite Receiver Rear Panel
Yellow
White
Red
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.
Hooking Up Your VCR
DSS® is a registered trademark of DirecTV, Inc.
PRIMESTAR® is a registered servicemark of PRIMESTAR Partners LP.
DISH Network™ is a registered trademark of EchoStar Communications Corp.
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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.
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
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.
Hooking Up Your VCR
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CONVERTER BOX CONTROL
VCR Rear Panel
IR Emitter
Cable Box or Satellite Receiver
Connections to IR Emitter
Your VCR will be able to send remote control
channel changing commands to your compat-
ible 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.
Hooking Up Your VCR
3Use the double stick tape to secure the end
of the emitter in the proper place.
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.
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Setting Up Your VCR
The first thing you need to do is set up your VCR so that you can
see the picture coming from the VCR. It’s important to take a few
minutes to set up your VCR correctly before you try to use it.
Based on your type of TV, choose one of the following:
TV with Audio/Video Inputs
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 47.
If your system includes a home theater receiver or an A/V
receiver, refer to your home theater receiver’s owner’s guide.
TV without Audio/Video Inputs
If your TV does not have separate audio/video inputs, then your
VCR will need to convert the VCR’s picture to channel 3 or 4.
This is called the video channel. The factory has already selected
channel 3; however, if it is a broadcast channel in your area, then
you will need to change this to channel 4. To make this change:
set up
1To choose channel 4; with VCR power OFF, press CHANNEL
ª and REC SPEED on the front panel at the same time.
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. 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 47.
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.
Playback
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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-U577 has two VCR remote control operational settings:
VCR-A and VCR-B. The HS-U577 is pre-set to VCR-A setting.
See page 50 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-U577.
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
resolution (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.
CORRECT
INCORRECT
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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 41 for
additional information on searching techniques.
Pausing a tape
While the tape is playing, press PAUSE on the remote control or on
the front panel to freeze the picture on the screen.
Press PAUSE a second time to return to normal play.
If you leave the VCR in pause for more than 5 minutes, the VCR
will automatically stop to prevent damage to the tape.
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
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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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-U577 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.
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
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.
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
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
≈Set the clock
√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 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 TV screen should
change. Then your cable box or digital cable box should
change to the exact same number a moment after it appears
on your VCR.
If your cable box or digital cable box does not change channels at
all, or does not show the exact same number, try the next Brand
code, if another is listed for your type of cable box or digital cable
box. Also make sure the IR emitter bulb faces the IR window on
the cable box .
If no code number is listed for your cable box, or if none of the
listed numbers work, try each code from 1 to 94. (For digital cable
box, code from 3 to 5 are not functional.)
If your cable box or digital cable box cannot be operated by a
remote control (if it has a mechanical dial or slide), then your VCR
will not be able to change channels on the cable box.
If your cable box will not respond to any of the codes, your VCR
cannot change channels on the cable box. You will need to
change channels yourself, using the cable box’s remote control.
You should re-program your VCR, choosing Cable in step 4. When
programming to record, you will need to leave your cable box ON
and tuned to the channel you wish to record.
∆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
∆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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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 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
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
You cannot select Sat. receiver if you select Digital Cable
box only in step 4 of Memorizing Channels Automatically
(on page 14).
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
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
∆Memorize channels
Please enter code from
your Owner's Guide:
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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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.
IMPORTANT
After you have connected the satellite receiver and set the
brand code, you need to see if your VCR can control your
satellite receiver. To do this, use CHANNEL or number
buttons on the VCR remote to tune to a satellite channel.
If the satellite channels appears on you TV, then your VCR
can control your satellite receiver.
Adding and Deleting Channels
If necessary, you can manually add or delete channels after you
have completed the automatic channel memorizing. You cannot do
this for channels coming from a satellite receiver.
1Make sure that video mute is ON. See page 46.
2Set the VCR’s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the
remote control until a channel number appears on the screen.
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
If you are recording, playing back a tape, receiving a video
signal from an external input, or watching a satellite
receiver channel, then Not available will flash on-screen.
To correct this, stop the tape or turn off the menus and
switch the VCR’s input to tuner.
6You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use
the ADJUST 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
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.
Setting Up Your VCR
«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, by your satellite service
DISH Network™(cable channels 100-125 cannot be selected)
Satellite Receiver selections Your VCR can receive
PRIMESTAR®any channel from 1-999 provided
by your satellite service
(cable channels 100-125 cannot be selected)
If you try to select a channel number that the VCR cannot receive, the VCR will not change channels.
selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels sequentially
Press CHANNEL on the remote control or 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 “SAT” appears on the screen.
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 manually.
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. Auto Clock set will be
highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select ON.
4Turn the VCR off to activate the auto clock setting function.
The VCR will search for a channel that carries a time signal, then
set your time zone and daylight saving time. If there are only a few
channels in your area that carry time signals, it may take about 30
minutes to complete. If you turn the VCR on before the correct
time displays, the auto clock setting will be cancelled. See if the
clock has been set on the front panel display on the VCR.
If the VCR displays the wrong time, the time zone setting may not
be correct. To adjust this, follow the steps in If the VCR displays
the wrong time. (See the next page.)
IMPORTANT
When you memorized channels, if you chose Cable box
only or Digital cable box only, make sure you leave the
cable box or digital cable box on. At 3:00 am, when the
VCR power is off, the VCR will begin to automatically
change channels on the cable box, one by one, to set the
clock. At this time you cannot use the cable box.
If you want to use the cable box at 3:00 am, turn on the
VCR or set the Clock set of the Set the clock menu to
MANUAL. In both cases, auto clock function will be
cancelled.
When you memorized channels, if you chose Cable or
Indoor/outdoor ant., the VCR will set the clock as soon as
you turn off the VCR, and at 3:00 am.
After a power failure, the VCR will automatically set the
clock again. (If you have set the Clock set setting of the
Set the clock menu to MANUAL, the auto clock function
will not work.)
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
≈Set the clock
ƒAuto Clock set ON OFF
∫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. Auto Clock set will be
highlighted. Press the ADJUST buttons to select OFF. Press
ENTER.
≈Set the clock
ƒChannel (AUTO)
ƒTime zone (AUTO)
ƒDaylight savings (AUTO)
To activate Auto Clock,
turn off the VCR.
∫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.
∫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.
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
≈Set the clock
ƒAuto Clock set ON OFF
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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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.
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
Any time you adjust this setting, check your programmed
recordings to be sure they are set to the correct times.
≈Set the clock
ƒDaylight savings ON OFF
ƒMonth --
ƒYear --
ƒDate --
ƒTime --:--Ł
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
≈Set the clock
ƒDaylight savings ON OFF
ƒMonth March
ƒYear 2001
ƒDate 18 Sunday
ƒTime 7:00pmŁ
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
≈Set the clock
ƒDaylight savings ON OFF
ƒMonth March
ƒYear 2001
ƒDate 18 Sunday
ƒTime 12:00pmŁ
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
≈Set the clock
ƒDaylight savings ON OFF
ƒMonth March
ƒYear 2001
ƒDate 1 Thursday
ƒTime 12:00pmŁ
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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Your new VCR offers a wide variety of recording options that take
full advantage of our advanced electronics. First, you can learn
how to record a current broadcast. Then, in another section of this
book called Timer Recording, you can learn how to program your
VCR to record at a later time and day.
Recording a Current 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 by pressing INPUT until a channel
number shown on-screen. If L1 or L2 appears, continue to
press INPUT until a channel number appears. To record
channels from a PRIMESTAR® receiver, press INPUT until a
channel number with “SAT” appears on the screen.
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 cannnot 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 the VCR reaches the end of the tape, it
will automatically rewind to the beginning of the tape and stop.
• You can stop recording at any time by pressing STOP or
PAUSE on the remote or on the front panel.
• To resume recording from STOP, press REC.
• To resume recording from PAUSE, press PAUSE.
You cannot use REC/˙REC LENGTH on the front panel to
resume recording from PAUSE.
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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SP/EP
STOP REC
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Using One-Touch Recording (OTR)
One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immedi-
ately, 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 by pressing INPUT on the remote
until a channel number shows on-screen. To record channels
from a PRIMESTAR® receiver, press INPUT until a channel
number with “SAT” appears on the screen.
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.
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 (OTR
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Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR2) is a program-
ming 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 by pressing INPUT on the remote
until the channel number shows on-screen. To record
PRIMESTAR® channels, see Step 3 on the 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 Network™ satellite receiver, leave the cable box or
receiver turned ON. If the HS-U577 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 automati-
cally. If the end of the tape is reached before OTR2 is finished, the
VCR will stop and the power will turn off.
IMPORTANT
Other programs you have set to record may be erased if:
• the start times are before the OTR2 start time
• conflicts with the OTR2
• starts within one minute or less after the OTR2
finishes
If you turn the power on while your VCR is in stand-by for
the OTR2, the OTR2 programming will be erased.
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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.
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
audio monitor
normal record
Video functions
tape (length)
repeat playback
PerfecTape Select
PerfecTape®
counter zero stop
Search to blank
Descriptions of Audio Functions
Audio monitor (Listen to):
This allows you to listen to the various audio tracks that your VCR
is capable of recording.
• Choose Stereo to listen to both stereo channels.
• Choose L to listen to the left channel of a stereo track.
• Choose R to listen to the right channel of a stereo track.
•Mono track is lower in quality than the others. The audio
monitor is automatically set to Mono if you are watching a
tape that was not recorded in VHS Hi-Fi. Set the audio
monitor to Mono to hear SAP signal recorded on the mono
track of a Hi-Fi tape.
IMPORTANT
Surround Sound systems : If you have your VCR
connected to a surround sound system, set the audio
monitor to Stereo. Surround sound requires both left and
right channels to create the rear channel effects.
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Recording
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.
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
200 minutes (T-200) T-200
210 minutes (T-210) T-210
PerfecTape Select (Play PerfecTape)
This function turns on the PerfecTape Select circuitry, which
automatically maximizes picture quality when playing a worn or poor
quality tape.
Set the switch to Soft to soften the picture, set it to Sharp to
sharpen it. Set it to Normal when you do not want to use this
feature. Use Normal on new or high quality tapes. If it is set to
Auto, the VCR will automatically select the ideal setting of
PerfecTape Select depending on the condition of the tape.
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Counter zero stop (Counter zero stop)
This function is used to automatically fast forward or rewind to
“0h00m00s” and stop the tape. See page 42 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 44 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
47 for more information on this feature.
Search to blank (Search to blank)
Use this function to search the beginning of the blank section of the
tape. See page 44 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
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 is displayed only during playback.
PerfecTape® displays only when a tape, with its erasure
tab intact, is loaded and the VCR is stopped.
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Mitsubishi offers 3 ways to set your VCR to record upcoming
broadcasts. Choose from:
Conventional VCR timer recording
Quick Program (easy) -- VCR does not need to be on to
begin 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 gold Plus+ Program menu will appear.
IMPORTANT
If you have already programmed 8 recording events,
Program memory is full will appear on your screen for
3 seconds, and then the Recap screen will appear.
Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add
another one.
3VCR gold Plus+ Program menu appears. See page 31 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
¬VCR gold plus+ Program
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
CH DAY ON OFF
§ 10 TH15 9:00pm 10:30pm SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Recap screen
Timer Recording
¬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
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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 12th.
Your choices are:
• a single day up to one month away
• every day from Monday through Friday; for example, to
tape a soap opera. To program, 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 34. Press ENTER.
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 one of them.
10 The programmed memory will appear on the Recap screen.
“S” next to the channel number indicates satellite channels.
11 To program additional recording times, select an empty
program line by pressing ADJUST buttons. Press ENTER.
The VCR gold Plus+ Program to record menu will appear.
Continue the programming procedure from step 3.
12 When you are finished with all programming, check the
following:
• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a
PRIMESTAR® or a DISH Network™ satellite receiver, leave
the cable box or receiver turned ON.
• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box
tuned to the station you wish to record.
• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed
recording light is lit.
¬Program to record
ƒChannel 2
ƒDay Monday 12
ƒStart time 11:00am
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
10 TH15 9:00pm 10:30pm SP
§ 2 MO12 11:30am 1:30pm SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
¬Program to record
ƒChannel 2
ƒDay Monday 12
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 12
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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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.
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 QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+ on the
remote control, you will immediately see the VCR gold Plus+
Program 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.)
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 gold Plus+
Program menu will appear.
IMPORTANT
If the VCR memory is full, Program memory is full will
appear for 3 seconds, and then the Recap screen will
appear. Use CANCEL to erase an entry before you
can add another one.
POWER
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Use number keys to enter
the PlusCode number
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Press MENU to go back.
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2Complete steps 3 through 10 in Conventional VCR timer
recording. (See page 28.)
When you have finished, press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+
again.
If the VCR is stopped, it will turn off and be ready to record
your program at a later time.
If the VCR is playing, recording, fast forwarding or rewinding,
the menus will turn off, but the VCR power will remain on.
3When you are finished with all programming, check the
following:
• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a
PRIMESTAR® or a DISH Network™ satellite receiver, leave
the cable box or receiver turned ON.
• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box
tuned to the station you wish to record.
• Make sure the VCR is turned OFF and the programmed
recording light is lit before the recording time.
IMPORTANT
If you press QUICK PROGRAM/VCR Plus+, but the clock
is not set, Set the clock menu will appear. Set the clock
manually.
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
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
gold Plus+ Program menu will appear.
3VCR gold Plus+ Program menu will appear. Use the number
buttons on the remote control to enter the PlusCode number for
the television show you want to record. For example, if the
PlusCode number for the program you want to record is 5678,
simply enter 5-6-7-8. See your local newspaper or TV Guide
for PlusCode numbers.
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
¬VCR gold plus+ Program
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.
Timer Recording
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
§ 2 TU14 11:30am 1:30pm SP
10 TH15 9:00pm 10:00pm EP
7 E-WE 8:00am 9:00am EP
S125 FR16 5:30pm 5:45pm EP
8 TU20 11:00pm 0:30am SP
S980 M-F 7:00pm 7:15pm EP
15 SU 1 8:00pm 9:00pm EP
46 SU18 7:00am 9:00am SP
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4If you enter a number incorrectly, press CANCEL. When you
have finished entering the PlusCode number, press ENTER.
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 gold Plus+ Program menu 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
If two programmed recording times overlap, VCR is
already programmed for that time will display on the
screen. You will need to erase the previous program
before you can enter the new one.
6Recap screen will appear. The program you have chosen to
record will be highlighted.
The channel number will appear in blue color. Make sure that
the correct channel number is shown on the screen. If the
displayed number is not correct, press INPUT to make the
number flash, then 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 gold Plus+ Program menu.
Continue the VCR Plus+® programming procedure from step 3.
9When you are finished with all programming, check the
following:
• If you have a cable box, a digital cable box, a
PRIMESTAR® or a DISH Network™ satellite receiver, leave
the cable box or receiver turned ON.
• If your VCR does not control your cable box, leave the box
tuned to the station you wish to record.
• Turn the VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed
recording light is lit.
If you want to stop the programmed recording after it starts, press
POWER on the front panel.
¬Program to record
PlusCode number:5678
ƒOnce
ƒDaily
ƒWeekly
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Timer Recording
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
§ 2 MO12 11:30am 1:30pm SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
INPUT to correct channel
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Recap screen
POWER
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Timer Recording Hints
To use the VCR before timer recording begins, press POWER on
the remote once. This turns the programmed recording light off
and the VCR on. If you use POWER on the front panel for this
purpose, press it twice. Pressing it once turns off the programmed
recording light; pressing it again turns the VCR on.
When you are finished using the VCR, turn the VCR power off
again. Make sure the programmed recording light is back on.
After a program has been recorded, the VCR memory of that
program is cleared (unless you have scheduled the VCR to record
the program every day or every week).
If there is already a program in the VCR’s memory, you will see the
Recap screen when you bring up the menus for programming to
record (unless you are programming with the QUICK PROGRAM/
VCR Plus+). If the VCR’s memory is full, Program memory is full
will appear on the screen. If so, you must erase a program before
you can enter a new one.
If a tape runs out during timer recording, the VCR ejects the tape
and the programmed recording light will flash. Load a new tape
and press REC. Recording will resume.
If you forget to load a tape, the programmed recording light 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.
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Auto speed programming
Use auto speed programming if you want to record as much of the
program as possible in standard play (SP) speed, but you want the
VCR to automatically switch to extended play (EP) if there is not
enough tape left.
Auto speed programming is only available for one program. In the
first slot, the recording speed default is AUTO.
Make sure that the Tape video function matches the length of tape
you are using. See Selecting and adjusting the audio and
video functions on page 27.
At the point where the recording mode changes from standard play
(SP) to extended play (EP), some noise may be in the picture or
sound when playing the tape.
Program caution
If your VCR is set to record, but the power is still ON within 3
minutes before timer recording starts, this screen will appear to
remind you to turn off the VCR.
If the VCR is still turned on 12 seconds before the start time of the
recording, that timer recording will be cancelled.
TV programs that end on the day after
If you want to start the recording at 11:00 PM and end it at 2:00 AM
the next day, simply set the start time to 11:00 PM on the recording
start day and the end time to 2:00 AM. There is no need to change
the day of the week.
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 to record
CH DAY ON OFF
2 MO12 11:30am 1:30pm SP
10 TH15 9:00pm 10:00pm EP
X 2 M-F 8:00am 8:30am SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
Use STOP to skip on/off
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
REC in 3 min
Turn off VCR
program caution
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
2 MO12 11:30am 1:30pm SP
10 TH15 9:00pm 10:00pm EP
§ 2 M-F 8:00am 8:30am SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
Use STOP to skip on/off
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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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.
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 Network™
receiver, you will have to turn the receiver on before a timer
recording begins.
Before turning off the VCR, to put your VCR in stand-by for
recording, make sure that your satellite receiver’s menu turns off.
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
§ 2 MO12 11:30am 1:30pm SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
Recap screen
Timer Recording
¬Program to record
ƒChannel 2
ƒDay Monday 12
ƒStart time 11:00am
ƒStop time 1:30pm
ƒRecord speed EP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
¬Program to record
CH DAY ON OFF
§ 2 MO12 11:30am 1:30pm SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
--- -- --:-- --:-- SP
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
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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.
VCR Rear Panel
TIMER
RESET
TIMER
RESET
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1Connect the audio cable to AUDIO OUT L
and R on the playback VCR and to AUDIO
IN L and R on the HS-U577. If the playback
VCR is mono, use only the AUDIO IN L on
the HS-U577.
2Connect a video cable to VIDEO OUT on
the playback VCR and to the VIDEO IN on
the HS-U577.
3If the playback VCR is Hi-Fi, set the audio
monitor to Stereo.
4Use INPUT to set the HS-U577 to External
L1 if you used the HS-U577 rear panel
jacks, or External L2 if you used the HS-
U577 front panel jacks.
Using Two VCRs to Copy
There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape.
One way is to use the HS-U577 to record and another VCR for playback.
The other way is to use another VCR to record and use the HS-U577 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.
VIDEO IN L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R
LRLR
AUDIO IN 2 R
AUDIO IN 2 L/MONO
AUDIO OUT L
AUDIO OUT R VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
IN 2
RECORDING PLAYBACK
HS-U577
Using the HS-U577 to record from another VCR
Editing Features
5Put a blank tape into the HS-U577.
6Put the tape you want to copy into the
playback VCR and find the cue point. Press
STOP if the picture starts playing.
7On the HS-U577, 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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HS-U577
R
OUT
AUDIO
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
L
RL
RECORDING
PLAYBACK
AUDIO OUT L
AUDIO OUT R AUDIO IN R
AUDIO IN L
VIDEO IN
VIDEO OUT
Using the HS-U577 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-U577.
2Connect a yellow video cable to VIDEO IN
on the recording VCR and to VIDEO OUT
on the HS-U577.
3Set the audio monitor on the HS-U577 to
Stereo. If the other VCR is a mono VCR,
set the audio monitor on the HS-U577 to
Mono. See Selecting and adjusting the
audio and video functions on page 27.
4Set the input of the recording VCR to
External.
5Put a blank tape into the recording VCR.
6Put the tape you want to copy into the
HS-U577 and find the cue point.
7On the recording VCR, press REC, then
PAUSE.
8On the HS-U577, 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 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 IIIII\ or ^I on the
remote control. Each press of ^I changes the playback
speed by one step in the forward direction. Each press of IIIII\
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
automatically stop to avoid damage to the tape. The picture may
vibrate vertically when you pause the VCR’s picture.
Still adjustment
Sometimes during still frame, the picture may vibrate or shake. To
correct this problem, press CHANNEL on the front panel until the
vibration is reduced or stops. Side-to-side vibration cannot be
corrected.
CHANNEL
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REW FF
1/30 reverse slow-motion playback
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
Playback
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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.
Adjusting the Tracking
automatic tracking
When you start playback of a newly inserted tape, your VCR
automatically adjusts the tape to give you the best quality picture.
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 CHAN-
NEL on the front panel until the best picture is obtained.
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Time Counter
Your VCR has a time counter that shows the amount of time the
tape has run in hours, minutes, and seconds. This counter is
useful when you want to find specific points on a tape. The
counter will not work when playing blank tapes or on blank sections
of tape, or when the VCR’s power is off.
setting the counter
To set the counter to “0h00m00s,” press CANCEL on the remote
control.
You cannot reset the counter if you are using the VCR’s menus.
The counter will reset to “- h - - m - - s” when you eject a tape.
When you load a tape again, the counter will display “0h00m00s”.
Searching Techniques
Your VCR lets you search through a tape in a number of ways.
These include:
Quick search (CM skip) -- 30 second intervals
Speed search -- visually search
Counter zero stop -- direct to start of recording
Index search -- find specific index points
Search to blank -- find the beginning of the blank section
Quick search (CM skip)
Quick search lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about
30 second intervals. It is designed so that you can quickly speed
through any commercials you may have recorded. To do this:
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.
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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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
The fastest search speed that allows you to see the picture
is about 30 times normal speed. It is normal for the
number of noise bars on the screen to increase and roll
from top to bottom as the visual search speed increases.
Using speed search for long stretches of tape may cause
the video heads to become dirty faster.
The fastest way to move through the tape is without a
picture, which allows you to search up to 500 times normal
speed. To do this, press STOP, then FF or REW. If you
press and hold FF or REW for more than 2 seconds, the
search speed will slow to 330 times normal speed.
In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the Fast
Forwarding/Rewinding Speed will be slower than 500x
under the following conditions:
1 Use of tapes shorter in length than T-120 (for example,
T-30, T-60, T-90).
2 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle
of the tape.
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”.
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Index search
Index search is a way to find specific points on a tape. Before
using index search, index marks are placed at important places on
a tape. Index search is used to find these marks. Index marks are
added automatically whenever your VCR starts a new recording;
you can also add index marks manually at any point during
recording.
automatic index marks
Whenever recording is begun from the STOP mode, an index mark
is automatically added to the tape. A message will indicate that the
mark is being recorded.
Index marks are not added when you press PAUSE to begin
recording from the record-pause mode.
manual index marks
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.
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repeat playback
You can playback a section of tape over and over using repeat
playback. The tape will play until the next index mark, rewind to
the previous index mark, and resume playing. If there is only one
index mark on the tape, then the VCR will play or rewind to that
mark and resume playback. If there is no index mark, the entire
cassette will repeat.
1Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to display the
function menu. Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the Repeat play
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.
Search to blank
This feature allows you to find the end point of the recorded part of
the tape. The VCR will stop automatically at the beginning of the
blank section of a tape.
1Press AUDIO/VIDEO on the remote control to display the
function menu. Press AUDIO/VIDEO until the Search to blank
function appears.
2To start the search, press ENTER.
When the VCR encounters the blank section of a tape, it will
automatically stop.
IMPORTANT
This feature may not work correctly when the end point of
the recorded part is within 5 minutes in SP mode (15
minutes in EP mode) from the current position.
VCR
Repeat play
Use ENTER to start
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Search to blank
Use ENTER to start
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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. They disappear after 4 seconds when playing a
tape.
To turn off the display, press DISPLAY twice.
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. The
remaining time display may not work correctly depending on your
tape.
Displaying the Current Time
The current time is shown on 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
⁄‡‚‡‡‡‡‡‡‹
REM 1:40
0h20m08s
Time gauge
Tape remaining display
VCR
Stop
⁄‡‚‡‡‡‡‡‡‹
Sun 8:30p
0h20m08s
Current time display
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Customize Choices Menu
In the Customize Choices menu are 5 options that you can set.
For each of the 5 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.
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
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
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.
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute ON OFF
ƒAuto power save ON OFF
ƒRF converter ON OFF
ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF
ƒRental Xpress ON OFF
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
ªVCR Main Menu
Your choices are
≈Set the clock
√Customize choices
ƒFirst Time Set-Up
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to enter
∑ ππADJUST to select
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute ON OFF
ƒAuto power save ON OFF
ƒRF converter ON OFF
ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF
ƒRental Xpress ON OFF
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ 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
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. If you wish to cancel the
test, press STOP on the remote.
When the test is done, the VCR will display the rating of your tape
for 8 seconds, indicating that the VCR has set its internal circuitry
to make the best possible recording on this tape.
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute ON OFF
ƒAuto power save ON OFF
ƒRF converter ON OFF
ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF
ƒRental Xpress ON OFF
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
PerfecTape
Band
High ¤°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡‡‡›
Mid. ¤°°°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡›
Low ¤°°°°°°°°°°°‡‡‡‡‡›
Testing the tape....
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute ON OFF
ƒAuto power save ON OFF
ƒRF converter ON OFF
ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF
ƒRental Xpress ON OFF
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
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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. To cancel the
test, press STOP on the remote.
When the test is finished, the VCR will display the rating of your
tape for 8 seconds. Turn off the display by pressing STOP on the
remote control.
If you wish to erase the settings, eject the tape. The settings will
also be erased if you press TIMER RESET or if the VCR loses
power. After the test is finished, the PerfecTape function will not
appear unless the tape is ejected.
Rental Xpress
Rental Xpress is a feature, when activated, that will automatically
rewind the tape to the beginning, eject and power off the VCR,
after it has reached the blank section of 30 seconds or longer on
any rental tape (or any tape with the erasure prevention tab
removed). To activate this feature:
3Complete steps 1 and 2 on page 46. Customize choices menu
appears.
4Press the ADJUST buttons to select Rental Xpress. Press
ENTER to select ON or OFF.
5Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
IMPORTANT
While the VCR is rewinding to the beginning of the tape,
you cannot use repeat playback, counter zero stop and
index search.
VCR
PerfecTape
Use ENTER to start
√Customize choices
ƒVideo mute ON OFF
ƒAuto power save ON OFF
ƒRF converter ON OFF
ƒAuto PerfecTape ON OFF
ƒRental Xpress ON OFF
∫πMENU to go back
∂ ππADJUST to select
≤¥≥πENTER to change
∑ ππADJUST to select
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Advanced Options
Using the remote control to operate your TV
The HS-U577 remote control can operate many of the frequently-
used functions of your TV. You only need one remote to operate
both your VCR and TV.
The HS-U577 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-U577 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-U577 remote control. Once your
TV has turned on, your remote is set up to operate your brand
of TV.
If your TV does not turn on, repeat step 3 using the next code
listed for the brand of your TV.
If none of the codes listed for the brand of your TV work, then
repeat step 3 several times, using a different code button until one
works. The possible code buttons are: 0, 1-9, MUTE, VOLUME
ª,º, CHANNELª,º and INPUT.
You do not need to perform this set-up again until you change the
batteries, set up your remote for another brand of television, or you
get a new TV.
Once you have correctly set your remote control to operate your
TV, you will be able to use the TV POWER, CHANNEL, VOLUME,
and number buttons to operate your TV.
IMPORTANT
Because of variations among models, some or all 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.
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
buttons
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operating your TV with the HS-U577 remote control
1Set the VCR/TV slide switch to TV position on the HS-U577
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.
To program the remote control operational setting
The HS-U577 has two remote control operational settings, VCR-A
and VCR-B. These are available so you may separately control
two Mitsubishi VCRs that are placed close together. The VCR-A
setting can be used to operate any other Mitsubishi VCR intro-
duced since 1986. Setting the HS-U577 to VCR-B will allow the
HS-U577 be operated without the VCR responding at the same
time.
To program the HS-U577 and the remote to VCR-B
For VCR:
1Make sure the HS-U577 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 VCR/TV slide switch is in the
VCR position, then press VCR/TV and number “2” at the same
time. The remote will now send VCR-B signals.
When you wish to operate the other VCR
1On the remote, with the VCR/TV slide switch in the VCR
position, press VCR/TV and the number “1” at the same time.
The remote will now send VCR-A signals.
To reprogram the HS-U577 to respond to VCR-A signals again
1Make sure the HS-U577 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
Some other models of Mitsubishi VCRs can respond to
VCR-B signals. If your other VCR is one of these models,
and you would like to program the other VCR to respond to
VCR-B signals, refer to the owner’s guide that came with
the other VCR.
Some of the buttons may not function or they may operate
different features than expected for the other VCR,
particularly, those Mitsubishi VCR’s that are more than 10
years old because Mitsubishi changes the codes from time
to time.
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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. “LOC” will appear on the front panel display for 4
seconds.
During the child lock feature is in use, LOC display will
reappear when you press any of the buttons.
2To cancel the child lock, press and hold down DISPLAY for
about 8 seconds.
The LOC display will reappear when DISPLAY is pressed, and
when you hold down this button, it will go out to show the child
lock is cancelled.
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.
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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 gold Plus+ Program menu.
Exits the programming screen.
INPUT/X2
Select between the antenna and any other video
equipment that may be connected.
Use double speed playback when playing a tape.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
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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
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:
• Time elapsed on the tape
• Time left on the tape, current time
• Channel number and audio reception mode
• Audio channel(s) selected
• Source supplying the VCR with a signal
• If the VCR is stopped, playing, or recording
Turns the Child Lock on and off.
LIGHTING
Lights up the PLAY, STOP, REW, FF buttons.
INDEX I\\
\\
\, ^^
^^
^I
Begins index search forward and backward.
Controls the playback speed of a tape.
AUDIO/VIDEO
Selects the audio and video settings to be
adjusted.
MENU
Displays the menus. Exits the menus.
CANCEL
Cancels menu selections.
Resets the counter display to “0H00M00S.”
ADJUST +, –
Selects and adjusts menu selections.
ENTER
Enters menu selections.
VCR/TV
Switches between the VCR’s picture and the TV’s
tuner.
SP/EP
Changes the recording speed. (SP is standard
play; EP is extended play).
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REC LENGTH
START TIME
OTR2
CHANNEL
REC SPEED
SP/EP
POWER EJECT
VIDEO IN L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R
REW FF
PLAY
STOP REC
PAUSE
cassette slot
front panel display
remote control
sensor
video input 2 jack
audio input 2 jacks
REW
Rewinds a tape or reverse searches.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
Resumes normal playback from special effects.
FF
Fast forwards a tape or fast forward searches.
STOP
Stops a tape.
PAUSE/%%
%%
%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.
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 page.
remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control.
Do not block it.
CHANNEL
Changes channels.
Adjusts tracking and picture vibration.
Front Panel
Location of Controls
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OUT
AUDIO
L
R
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
VIDEO
R
L/MONO
TIMER
RESET
OUT
IN
1
IN
1
CONVERTER BOX CONTROL
Rear Panel Jacks
CONVERTER BOX CONTROL jack
Connects IR Emitter to a cable box and/or satellite
receiver.
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.
VIDEO INput and OUTput jacks
Yellow jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT)
video signals to a monitor TV or from another
VCR.
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.
TIMER RESET
Erases all programmed recording settings and
resets the clock. Use this button with care.
POWER light : PWR
Lights up during the VCR power is on.
VCR light : VCR
Indicates that the picture is controlled by the VCR.
Cassette light :
Lights up when a tape is in the VCR.
time display
This area displays:
• current time
• OTR and OTR2 timer
VCR
REC
PM
PWR.
Front Panel Display
Location of Controls
Record light : REC
Lights up during the VCR is recording.
Flashes when the VCR is in recording pause
mode.
Programmed recording light :
Lights up when VCR is off and it is programmed to
record.
PM light : PM
Lights up when the current time or start time of
OTR2 is in the afternoon.
Turns off when they are in the morning.
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Trouble Checks
If your VCR malfunctions, try the following steps prior to contacting your Mitsubishi Dealer:
1Check the Trouble Checks on the next page 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 page, the safety circuits in the VCR may be
in operation, thus please try the following: (the clock setting and the timer recording will be deleted.)
1 If possible, press EJECT on the front panel and remove the tape.
2 Press TIMER RESET on the rear panel with a pencil or a ball point pen.
3 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, wait about 1
minute until the tape protecting function is completed, then press POWER.
3You may also try the following procedure if the above steps did not resolve the problem. (All
settings will be reset to the default settings.)
1 Press POWER on the front panel continuously for about 8 seconds until the current time display
on the front panel shows “- : - -”.
2 If a tape is not loaded, press POWER to turn the power on. If a tape is loaded, the tape
protecting function will work and “99” will appear on the front panel display to begin count down.
Wait about 1 minute until it reaches “00” to show the tape protecting function is completed, then
press POWER.
If the problem with your VCR persists, contact your Mitsubishi dealer for assistance.
Problem
The VCR won’t turn on.
The VCR power is on but no
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.
Try This...
• Check the power cord and the AC outlet.
• Is the child lock in use? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on the remote
for more than 8 seconds until the LOC display turns off.
• Is the child lock in use? If so, press and hold DISPLAY on the remote
for more than 8 seconds until the LOC display 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 channel display on
the TV screen show L1 or L2? If so, switch it to tuner by pressing
INPUT.
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Try This...
• 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.
• 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 need to be set by the cable company to
receive signals. Contact your cable company.
• In order to protect your tapes and the VCR heads, the Fast
Forwarding/Rewinding Speed will be slower than 500x under the
following conditions:
1 Use of tapes shorter in length than T-120 (for example, T-30, T-60,
T-90).
2 Activating fast forwarding or rewinding from the middle of the tape.
Problem
The VCR timer recording does
not operate.
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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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 approx. 30 minutes
MAXIMUM RECORDING TIME 120 min. with T-120 video cassette (SP)
T-120 tape 360 min. with T-120 video cassette (EP)
REWIND TIME approx. 48 seconds for T-120 cassette (full recorded tape)
POWER REQUIREMENT 120V 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 8.2 lbs approx. (3.7 kg)
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES 1 set coaxial cable
1 IR emitter
1 remote control
2 “AA” size batteries
A
adding channels .................... 17
adjust button .........................52
adjusting tracking ..................40
advanced options ..................49
playback controls .............. 39
antenna, connecting................ 5
jacks .............................. 5,54
audio
connecting a TV with inputs 6
input, output jacks....... 53, 54
monitor.............................. 25
audio video functions
button ................................ 52
selecting ............................ 27
using ................................. 25
auto clock function ................19
auto power save ....................46
auto speed programming ......34
B
backup, memory ................... 36
batteries, installing ................ 11
C
cable, connections to .............. 5
cable box, connections to ....... 5
cancel button ........................ 52
cancel
button................................ 52
programmed recording ..... 35
recording in progress ........30
cassette slot ......................... 53
changing recording settings ..35
changing settings while
programming ..................30
channel(s)
adding and deleting .......... 17
button......................... 52, 53
memorize .......................... 14
satellite ............................. 16
selecting ........................... 18
child lock ............................... 51
choosing a hookup .................. 4
clock setting .......................... 19
CM skip ................................. 41
connections to
antennas ............................ 5
cable with or without box .. 5
home theater receiver ......... 8
IR emitter ............................ 9
satellite receiver .................. 7
TV w/audio video inputs ... 6
converter box control jack . 9, 54
copying a tape .................37, 38
counter display ...................... 41
counter zero stop ............27, 42
customize choices menu ....... 46
Specifications
Index
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D
daylight savings time ............. 21
deleting channels .................. 17
display button ....................... 52
displaying current time .......... 45
displaying remaining time ..... 45
displaying time gauge ........... 45
E
editing features ..................... 37
eject button .................... 52, 53
enter button ......................... 52
erasure, preventing tape ....... 22
F
fast forward button .......... 52, 53
fast forwarding a tape ..... 12, 42
front panel buttons ............... 53
front panel display ........... 53, 54
H
head cleaning ........................ 12
I
important safeguards ............ 2
index buttons........................ 52
techniques ........................ 43
input/X2 button ...................... 52
L
language, on-screen ............. 13
lighting button ........................ 52
loading a tape ....................... 11
location of controls ................ 52
lock VCR ...............................51
M
memory backup .................... 36
menu button ..........................52
menus, using......................... 13
mute button .......................... 52
N
number buttons ................... 52
normal recording ................... 26
O
one touch recording (OTR) ... 23
one touch recording, standby 24
P
pause button .................. 52, 53
pausing a tape ...................... 12
PerfecTape®................... 27, 47
play button ..................... 52, 53
play a tape ............................ 10
Play PerfecTape .................... 26
playback controls, advanced. 39
power button .................. 52, 53
program caution ....................34
programmed recording light . 54
programming
auto speed ........................34
cancel ......................... 30, 35
changing settings while ....35
Q
quick program/VCR plus+ button
.......................................... 52
quick program ....................... 30
quick search .......................... 41
R
rear panel jacks..................... 54
record button ................... 52, 53
record cancel ........................ 35
record light ............................ 54
rec speed button ................... 52
recording
canceling programmed ..... 35
canceling one in progress. 30
conventional VCR timer ....28
current broadcast.............. 22
one-touch.......................... 23
Quick Program ..................30
Standby one-touch ...........24
timer.................................. 28
VCR Plus+®...................................... 31
remote control buttons .......... 52
sensor ...............................53
rental xpress ......................... 48
repeat playback............... 27, 44
rewind search button ..... 52, 53
rewinding a tape .............. 12, 42
RF converter setting............. 47
S
S-VHS quasi playback .......... 11
SAP broadcast ...................... 26
satellite receiver
connecting .......................... 7
memorizing brand code .... 16
notes about using ............. 35
programming to record ..... 29
search techniques ................ ␣ 41
setting the clock .................... 19
skipping programs ................. 34
special effects ..................... 39
SP/EP button ...................... 52
still adjustment .................... 39
stop button ..................... 52, 53
T
tape function ......................... 26
tape
copying ....................... 37, 38
loading .............................. 11
playing .............................. 11
repeating ..................... 27, 44
television, connecting.......... 5, 6
operating with remote ....... 49
time
counter.............................. 41
display current .................. 45
gauge ................................ 45
remaining .......................... 45
timer recording ...................... 28
timer reset button ............ 36, 54
tracking ................................. 40
trouble checks ...................... 55
TV POWER button ............... 52
V
VCR
light .................................. 54
setting up .......................... 13
VCR POWER button ............ 52
VCR/TV button ..................... 52
VCR/TV slide switch ............ 52
video
input, output jacks...... 53, 54
mute ................................. 46
volume button ..................... 52
Index
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REC LENGTH
START TIME
OTR2
CHANNEL
REC SPEED
SP/EP
POWER EJECT
VIDEO IN L/MONO - AUDIO IN - R
REW FF
PLAY
STOP REC
PAUSE
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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
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12
3
7
4
8
11
14
9
5
6
13
1
10
2
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 (CHAN-
NEL)
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.
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.
Guía de Operación Básica
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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 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.
4Al 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.
Select Language
ƒEnglish
ƒEspañol
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ƒProgramación Inicial
Sus selecciones son:
≈Poner el reloj
∆Memorizar canales
«Añadir/borrar canales
±Receptor sat. (APG)
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≈Poner el reloj
ƒHora de verano ENC APG
ƒMes Marzo
ƒAño 2001
ƒDía 18 Domingo
ƒHora 7:00pmŁ
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ªMenú Principal
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√Controles Especiales
ƒProgramación Inicial
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ƒCanal 2
ƒDía --
ƒHora comienza --:--
ƒHora terminado --:--
ƒVel. grabado AUTO
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Guía de Operación Básica de la Videograbadora
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 defec-
tive 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 war-
ranted 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 ques-
tion of safety arise which could affect you.
2THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by: modification, alteration, repair or service of this
product by anyone other than an authorized MITSUBISHI service center; physical abuse to, or misuse of, the
VCR; operation in a manner contrary to the instructions which accompany the VCR; freight damage; or any
damage caused by acts of God such as lightning or fluctuation in electrical power. This warranty also
excludes all costs arising from installation, adjustment of user controls, external antenna systems, service of
products purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A., initial technical adjustments (set-up) and user-required
maintenance including head cleaning. Consult the operating instructions enclosed with the product for infor-
mation regarding user controls.
3ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ANY REMEDY WHICH, BUT FOR THIS
PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND
DISCLAIMED. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT-ABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PAR-
TICULAR 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
Warranty
MITSUBISHI DIGITAL ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
9351 Jeronimo Road
Irvine, CA 92618-1904
www.mitsubishi-tv.com
© 2001 Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.
Printed in Japan
872C244A1
For your nearest Mitsubishi Authorized Service Center
call 1-800-332-2119
RETAIN THIS PORTION FOR YOUR RECORDS SERIAL NO.
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STREET ADDRESS
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PHONE ( ) PURCHASE DATE / /
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