Mitsubishi Electric HS-U595 Video Cassette Recorder User Manual 8

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4 AMITSUBISHI Fm” ”50231995
THE BIG SCREEN COMPANY“
VIDEO CASSETFE RECORDER
OWNER'S GUIDE
MODEL HS-U595
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0 S-VHS Record/Playback 0 Multi-brand remote with log shuttle
0 VCR Plus+® GOLD with control
cable converter control 0 OTR’--Advanced OneTouch Record-
and ALLSET'" ing
0 Editing features include a ﬂying 0 VHS Hi-Fi audio record/playback
erase head, edit jack, pre-roll cueing. . Digital dynamic comb ﬁlter-
record Ievel controls
CAUTlON
FIISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCETHE 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 syrnbclwvithin an equilateral triangle. is intended to alert
ﬂ‘Ie user to the presence of uninsulated“dangemus voltage" within the product's endosure
that. may be of sufﬁcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exdamtion point within an equilateral triangle ls intended to alert the user to the
presence of important. operating and maintenance (servidng) instructions In die literature
accompanying the product.
I M P ORTANT:
RECORDING or COPYRIGHTEDTELEVISION PROGRAMS HAYVIOLATE COPYRIGHT LAW.
WARNING:
' T0 REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSETHIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOIYI'URE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARQDO NOT USETHIS (POLARIZED) PLUGWITHAN EXTENSION CORD‘RECEP-
TACLE OR OTHER OUTIET UNLE$THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSEKI'EDTO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER:
THIS REMINDER IS PROVIDED TO CALLTHE CATV SYSTEM INSTALIER‘S ATTENTIONTO SECTION 820-40 OFTHE NEC
WHICH PROVIDE GUIDELINES FOR PROPER GROUNDING AND, IN PARTICULAR. SPECIFIESTHATTHE CABLE GROUND
SHALL BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING SYSTEM OFTHE BUILDING.AS CLOSETOTHE POINT OF CABLE ENTRY AS
PRACTICAL
To connect yourVCR, go to page 4.
To play a tape. go to page I0.
To record a program, go to page 23.
To learn about Advanced Features, go to page 39.
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Important Safeguards .................................. 2
Hooking up yourVCR . .. 4
Playback .......................................................... I0
Setting UpYourVCR .. I3
AIISet ................
Memorizing Satellite Channels.
Adding and Deleting Channels
Setting the Clock ...................
Recording ..
Recordinga urrent roa cast.. ..
OTR.
OTR2 ..
AudIondeo Functions ........................ 26
Timer Recording ......................................... 29
Convendal VCRTimer
Recording
Quick Program
VCR Plus+° System
Programming ......
Timer Recording Hints ..
Editing Features ................... 37
UsingTonCRs to Copy 37
Advanced Features ..................... 39
Advanced Playback Controls ..
Searching Techniques
DisplayingTime Gauge.
Time.CurrentTime....
39
40
emamlng
43
Customize Choices Men 44
Advanced Options ................................ 47
Location of Controls .................................. 49
Trouble Checks ............................................ 54
Speciﬁcations of VCR ......................... 55
Index ............................................................. 55
Warranty ....................................................... 57
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Please read all these in
Follow all warnings an
Read instructions
All the safety and operating in-
strucu'ons should be read before
the product is operated.
Retain instructions
The safety and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future
reference.
Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and
in the operating instructions
should be adhered to
Follow instructions
All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not rec-
ommended by the product manu-
facturer as they may cause hazards
Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near wa-
ter— for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry
nub. in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool. and the like.
Accessories
Do not place this product on an
unstable tartsnnd.ﬂ’lpod.bracket,
or table.The product may iall.mus-
ing serious injury to a child or
adult. and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart,
stand.tripod,bracketor table rec-
ommended by the manufacturer;
or sold with the product. Any
mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the
manufacturer,
scructions carefull
d instructions mar
9 A product and art combination
should be moved with tare.Quick
stops. excessive
force. and un-
even surfaces
may cause the
pl’oductandcart
combination to
avermm.
lo Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on
a bed. sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in insullatlon
such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions
have been adhered to.
I I Power Sources
This product should be operated
only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking
label. lfyou are not sure ofthe type
of power supply to your home.
consult your product dealer or
loal power .For products
intended comm battery
power. or other sources. refer to
the operating instructions.
ll Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider
than the other). This plug will ﬁt
into the power outlet only one
way.This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully
into me outlet, try reversing the
plug if the plug should su'll fail to
fit, conuct your electrician to re~
place your obsolete outletDo not
defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
y regarding yourVCR before you begin operating it
ked on theVCR. Thank you.
I3 Power-Cord Protection
Power~supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them.
paying particular attention to
cords at plugs. convenience recep—
tacles, and the point where they
exit from the product.
I4 Outdoor Antenna Grounding
lfan outside antenna or able sys-
tem is connected to the product
be sure the antenna or cable sys-
tem is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage
surges and built-up static charges.
Article BIO 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.
EXAMFLE or ANTENNA enmumuo
IS 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 table
systemtThis will prevent damage
to the productdue to iighmingand
power-line surges.
I6 Power Lines
An outside antenna system should
not be leaped in the vicinity of
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20
overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits. or
where it an fall into such power
lines or circuits.When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or cir-
cuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, ex<
tension cords. or integral conve-
nience receptacles as this can re
suit in fire risk or electric shock.
Obiect and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind
into d1ls product through openings
as they may touch dangerous volt-
age points or short-out parts that
could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other haz-
ards. Refer all servicing to quali-
ﬁed service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service
Unplug dris product from the wall
oudetand refer servicing to quali-
ﬁed service personnel under the
following conditions:
' When the power-supply cord or
plug Is damaged.
0 if liquid has been spilled. or ob~
iects have fallen into the prod-
uct.
. Ifdie product has been exposed
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limio for a Class B digital device. pursuant to Part
I5 of the FCC Rules'l'hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installationIhis equipment generates, uses.and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions. may czuse harmful interference to radio communica-
tions. However. there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful Interference to radio or television reception. which can be determined by turning
the equipment all and on. try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:
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22
23
to rain or meet:
. If the product does not operate
normally by following the oper-
ating instructions Adiust only
those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of
other controls may result in
damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualiﬁed
technician to restore the prod-
uct to its normal operation.
. if the product has been dropped
or damaged in any way.
. When the product exhibits a
distinct change in performance
— this indicates a need for ser-
vice.
Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are re-
quired.be sure the service techni-
cian has used replacement parts
speciﬁed by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in ﬁre.
electric shock or odter hazards.
Safety Check
Upon complen‘on 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.
Heat
The product should be simated
away from heat sources such as
radiators. heat registers.stoves, or
other producu (including ampliﬁ-
ers) that produce heat.
. Reorlent or relocate the receiving anunna
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit than the receiver is connected !
. Consult die 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 suggesdons.You may find this booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
heipﬁikﬂnmldsuﬁbjrui—Reseixeﬁawuemmmmms booklet is available from the US
CONDENSATION
Leave theVCR on, without a rape in it.
for 2 hours if the VCR has been ex-
posed to sudden changes in tempera-
ture. Sudden temperature changes
cause moisture to form on the metal
parts inside theVCR.This moisture an
cause the tape to stick and damage the
head. Leaving theVCR on for a 1 hour
period will dry the inside of the VCR.
PROTECTTHE POWER CORD
Do not damage the power cord. Dam-
age to the power cord may cause a ﬁre
or shock hazard.When unplugging the
power cord. please hold it by the plug
and remove it carefully.
DO NOT PLACE HEAVY
OBJECTS ON THE RECORDER
Heavy objects placed on the recorder
will cause damage; exception is your
able box. The top of the recorder is
also slotted to provide ventilation. Do
not obstruct these ventilation slots.
WHEN NOT IN USE
When you finish operating the re-
corder, always unload the cassette and
turn OFF theVCR POWER.
CARE OFTHEVIDEO CASSETTE
TAPS
~ Avoid violent vibration or shock.
0 Do not place In a location where
strong magnetic ﬁelds exist (near a
motor. transformer or magnet).
- Never place or score in direct sun—
light.
Avoid dusty places.
Place the asset-re in the msseme case
and store vertically.
- Never store tape in a high humidity
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UnpackingYourVCR
As you unpack your new VCR, please make sure the following items are included:
- Remoie control - 2 "AA” size batteries ~ 1 AudioNideo cable ‘ 1 m emitter
- Registration card - 1 Coaxial cable
IMPORTANT
Never place any heavy obiects on top of die VCRA Do not place
rheVCR on top 01 me television because of its insubility.
Choosing a Hookup
The connections shown in thls book are general Individual televisions. stereo systems and satellite receivers
can vary from those shown here.The first diagrams show connections for common equipmenLThen, if you
are connecting equipment such as a satellite receiver or a HomeTheater receiver. you will also use those
diagrams after you have connected the common equipment.
lMPORTANT
To maximize your system for is best performance. your dealer
can help you customize diese hookups and sell you any additional
connection accessorles that rmy be necessary to match your
particular equipment and aneennas.
| Make a list of each piece of equipment that you want to hook up.
2 If 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,aTV, a cable box, and a HomeTheater receiver, you will use Cable
System with Cable Box, and Connecting a HomeTheater receiven
3 IfyourTV has audio and video inputs, use the diagrams on page 6 in addition to the connections on
the next page.
Hooking Up YourVCR
IMPORTANT
You must use one of the connections shown on this page In order
to record television or cable programs.
Antenna or Cable System without Cable Box
Connecting Antenna or Cable V0“ “a" PM"
I Co bl fr II From Anlelnnauuicable
“nett antenna or CB 9 om WI ”I W3 on 0
outlet (9 Antenna IN of rheVClL I f E OR
2 ConnectVCR Antenm OUT m the TV“: ' ' gm
Antenna jacks (varies byTV). \
J lryourTV has audio video inputs. m’iﬁﬁmﬁs Ohm
continue wlth the connecu'ons on the
next page If not. plug in power cords of
VCR and TV I] FNNF Sﬂiliet
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VRear Panel
Cable System with Cable Box
Connecting Cable and Cable Box
Cable Box Rem Panel
I Connect able from wall outlet on
CABLE IN on the cable box.
2 Connect OUT or OUTTOTV on the
cable box to Ancenna IN on theVCR.
3 Connect Antenna OUT on theVCR no
theTV‘s antenna jacks (Varies byTV).
VCR Rear Panel
4 If ycurTV has audio video inputs,
continue with the connections on the
next page. If not1 plug in power cords of
ch.TV. and able box.
5 See page 9 for IR Emitter connect-ion
IMPORTANT
YourTV Owner's Guide may have
additional suggesﬁons for manna/cable
hookups
If yourTV has more than one antenna
iack, ask your Mitsubishi dealer for
advice on addinicnal accessories.
VHF pl
TV Rear Pan-I
Hooking UpYourVCR
Connections to TV with Audio Video Inputs
Because you purchased a Hi—FiVCR,you will want to take
advantage of its superior sound capability and connect it
to a stereoTV system with audio and video inputsiThis
connection also helps maintain the best picture quality
I Connect the red and white audio cable toAUDIO
OUT R (right) and AUDIO OUT L (left) on theVCK
Connect the other end to theTV‘s AUDIO IN
RIGHT and AUDIO IN LEI-T. Match the colors of the
connectors tn the cables
2 Connect the yellow video cable toVIDEO OUT on
VCR. Connect the other end tonDEO lN on the
TV
IMPORTANT
YourTV Owner's Guide may have additional
suggestions for audio video hookups.
To connect yourVCR to a mono (non-stereoITV,
connect only the white AUDIO OUT L of the VCR
and the white AUDIO INPUT of theTV. Since the
TV is not stemo. you cannot take advantage of your
VCR‘s Hi-Fi stereo sound
If you have an olderTV without audio video inputs
simply connect onIy lhe antenna or able as shown
on die previous page.
3 Set the RF Converter to OFF. See page 44 for
instructions on this setting, which can be done at a
later time.
VCR Hear Panel
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Hooking UpYourVCR
Connections to Satellite Receiver
If you have an RCA DSSQ, Sony DSSGJ'oshlba D55”,
Panasonic 055°. PRIMESTAR‘, or DISH Network"
satellite system, you can connect the satellite receiver to
yourVCR and then set up theVCR to chang the
channels of the satellite receiver. This will allow you to
program yourVCR to make unattended recordings from
several different satellite channels.
I Connect 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 lack of the VCR. Match the
colors of the connectors to the cables.
2 Connect the yellow video cable toVIDEO OUTPUT
on the satellite receiver. Connect the other end to
VIDEO IN on the mg of the VCR.
3 See page 9 for IR Emitter connection
Connecting both a satellite receiver and a cable
box with audio video outputs
I Connect the satellite receiver to the audio video
inputs on the bark of dteVCR as shown,
2 Connect the cable box to the audio video inputs on
the front of theVCR.
IMPORTANT
You may need to purchase an audio video cable for
this hookup.
You will have to turn on yourVCR to watch the
video or hear the audio lrom the satellite receiver.
Refer to your Satellite Receiver Owner's Guide [or
Satellite dish to Satellite receiver connections, as
well as possible video connection to yourTV.
055° It a reg'stefetl trademark of DirecTV, IIK.
PRIMESYAR' is a mastered servicemark of PRIMESTAR Partners LE
DISH Network“ is a reglmua trademark ol Bchosur Communications Corp.
VCR Rear Panel
Hooking UpYourVCR
Connections to Home Theater Receiver
You may wish to connect yourVCR to a HomeTheater
Receiverso 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 yourTV. Below is the basic connection
between yourVCR and Home Theater Receiver. If you
use this connection. you will n_o; use Connections to
TV with AudioVideo Inputs.
I Connect the red and white audio cables to AUDIO
OUT R and AUDIO OUT L on theVCK Connect
the other end to theVCR I AUDIO INPUT R and
AUDIO INPUT L on the HomeTheater Receiver.
1 Connect a yellow video cable toVIDEO OUT on the
VCR, Connect the other end to the VCR I VIDEO
INPUT on the Home Theater Receiven
Connect a yellow video cable to theTV (or
MONlTOR) VIDEO OUTPUT of the HomeTheater
Receiver. Connect the other end to the VIDEO
INPUT on the back of meV.
See your HomeTheacer Receiver Owner's Guide (or
information concerning additional hookups and
operations.
IMPORTANT
You may need to purchase additional set: of audio
video cables for this hookup.
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Hooking UpYourVCR
Connections to A/V Network
Some Mitsubishi TVs andVCRs have special input and
output terminals called the A/V Network This network
"passes" remote control commands between Mitsubishi
components That is‘ when theA/V Network is con-
nected,you can point yourVCR remote control at the TV.
and dieTV will “pass" the commands onto the VCR.
I You will need a cable with a“mini" jack at both ends
A mini jack is the kind you ﬁnd on headphones for
personal stereos.This cable may be included with
your Mits bishiTV. If not, you can purchase a cable
with mini jacks at your Mitsubishi dealer or
electronics store.
2 Connect ACTIVEAN NETWORK OUT or AN
NETWORK OUT on dieTV to ACTIVE AN
NETWORK IN on theVCR.
3 If you have another Mitsubishi component with NV
Network. connect another mini jack cable to
ACTIVE AN NETWORK OUT on theVCR, and
connect the other end to (ACTIVE) AN NETWORK
IN on me other component
Connections to IR Emitter
Yourch will be able to send remote control channel
changing commands to your compatible cable box or
satellite receiver. The VCR uses the IR Emitter to send
these commands in the same way as when you use the
hand held remote that came with the cable box or
receiver.
I Connect the supplied IR Emitter to CONVERTER
BOX CONTROL on badt of cheVCRt
2 Run die wire under or along side the able box or
satellite receiver and place the end in front of the
cable box and/or satellite receiver.
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IMPORTANT
For Active AIV Network to work properly, you
must make these connections shown at YourVCR
must be connected to EXT-I or INPUT-l of your
MitsubishiTV.
Never connect yourAN Network in a loop. as
shown.
3 Use 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 duler.
Setting Up YourVCR
The ﬁrst thing you need to do is set up yourVCR to see the picture coming from
dteVCR. It's important to take a few minutes to set up yourVCR correctly before
you try to use it Based on your type ofTV, choose one of die following:
TV with Audio/Video Inputs
I Turn on yourTV and switch it to the correct external input. For most
Mitsubishi TVs,this means pressing rheTV's INPUT button until you see
the words Ext-I or Input-I on the screen. lf you do not have a
Mitsubishi TV, please refer to yourTV Owner's Guide for this procedure.
2 Turn theVCR on by pressing POWER
3 You are now watching theVCR's picture. To go back to viewing the picture
from dueTV, press the TV's INPUT button to go back to the previous input
position
4 later, you should turn the RF converter OFF by following instructions on
page 44.
TV without AudioNideo Inputs
Ii yourTV does not have separate audio/video inputs. (hen yourVCR will need to
convert theVCR's picnire to channel 3 or 4. This is called the video channel. The
factory has already selected channel 3; however, liit is a broadcast channel in your
area. then you will need no change this to channel 4t To make this change:
set up
REC SPEED JOG DIAL
I To choose channel 4; with VCR power QEE turn the front panel log dial
disk clockwise whlle holding down the REC SPEED button on the front VCR LIGHT
paneI.Ant th4 will display on the front panel and theVCR will send signals
on channel 4.
Ifneeded,to return to chaan 3mm theVCR turned Qﬂi turn the log a
dial counter-clockwise whlle holding down dIC REC SPEED button on the W ' '
front panel. Ant ch} will display.
2 Turn theVCR on by pressing POWER,
VCR
operating
3 Check to see if theVCR light on the front panel display is "L If it is not.
press VCR/TV on the remote control until theVCR light appears on the
front paneli This light must he on when you watch a video tape or use the
VCR menusl TheVCR light will turn on automatically when you play a tape
or use theVCR menus when die RF converter is set to ON. See page 44.
4 Turn on theTV and change theTV to the video channel (3 or 4). You are
now watching theVCR's picmre.
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To watch a channel that is different dian the channel yourVCR is recording the
VCR light must be off. TheVCR/TV button turns this light on and off,
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Playback
OperatingYour Remote Control
installing the batteries
I To remove the back cover. press the ridged area gently, then push the
cover in lite direction of the arrow and lift.
1 Load the batteries. making sure the polarities (+) and (—) are correct.
Next. you need to tell the remote control to operate theVCR, not: theTV or
some other component.
operating the VCR with the remote control
The HS-U595 has tonCR operation modes: VCR-A and VCR-Bl The HS-
U595 ls pro-set wVCR-A mode.
I Press the VCR button on the remote control. This “tells" the remote that
you want to control theVCR.
2 Press the VCR-A button under the ilip cover on the remote control Now
your remote is ready to operate your HS-U595.
Loading aTape
Tapes an be loaded into yourVCR as long as dteVCR is plugged in. Even When
theVCR POWER is oil, loading a tape will automatically turn theVCR on. Use
only tapes that have a or label.
I Hold the tape so that the long narrow edge with the contents label faces
you.The other edge is hinged and should face theVCR.The plastic window
that shows the videoupe should face up.
1 Gently insert the tape evenly into the cassette slot until thech
autornatimlly takes it in.
If dteVCR will not automatically take the tape In. press EjECT and try again.
YourVCR will eject: the tape ifyou improperly load it. IftheVCR 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 aTape
I Press the PLAY button on the front panel or the remote control.
The VCR will automatically play the tape at the correct speed.When cheVCR
reaches the end of the tape, it will automatically rewind the tape and swp.You
can stop playing by pressing STOP.
You can play back a tape recorded in S-VHS fomtat with snndard VHS resolu-
tion (S-VHS quasi playback).This leamre 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
l'l
Playback
Using basic playback controls
rewinding a tape
Press NEW on the remote control or turn me shuttle ring on the front panel
to the left.
Press and hold REW or turn the shuttle ring Ielt to step up (0 a faster search
speed. A second press of REW will return to normal play.
fast forwarding a tape
Press FF on the remote control or turn the shuttle ring on the front panel to
the right.
Press and hold FF to step up to a faster search speed.
A second press of FF will return to normal play.
pausing a tape
Press PAUSE on the remote control or on the front panel to freeze die picture
on the screen.
Press PAUSE a second time to return to normal play.
If you leave theVCR in pause for more than 5 minutes, theVCR will automa-
tally stop to prevent damage to the tape.
controlling vibration during still frame
lf the picture vibrates during still hme.turn the jog dial while holding down
REC SPEED on the front panel until the picture is steady.
Unloading a tape
I Press EJECT on the front of theVCR or on the remote conuol. If thisVCR
POWER is off. theVCR will turn on,eiet:t the ape, then turn off.
2 Remove the tape.
Using repaired tapes
We recommend that you tale any broken or torn tapes to a professional ﬂu repair. lf
you repair a torn tape with improper materials, you could damage yourVCR when you
. play the tape.
Head claning
YourVCR automtially cleans the head and the drum of dieVCR whenever
you load a tape. If you see"noise" or snow when playing a rape, elect the tape.
re-Ioad the tape. then wait 3 or 4 seconds. Repeat dils protest several times to
improve die picture.
YourVCR comes with Mitsubishi‘s exclusive WWW“ con-screen operating
system. This syseem has been developed to simplify the operation of yourVCR
with clear, understandable language and design.
Before yourVCR can receive television channels or you can program your VCR
to record. you need to program all of the channels you can receive into your
VCR and set the clock. Additionally, if you want to program with theVCR Flus¢
system, you must do a ﬁrst time setup to record using the PIusCode numbers.
Fortunately. yourVCR makes this an easy process with our menu system.
When using the on-screen menus. use the jOG/SHUTTLE control Mg
m not the front panel. Use the ADIUST dial to move the highlight
bar up or down and to change the setting of selected features.Turn the
SHU'I'I’LE ring to the right to enter a selection or adjustment (the ENTER
button may also be used for this). Turn the shuttle ring to the left to cancel or
clear a setting (the CANCEL button may also be used for this).
UsingAlISet" to set up yourch automatically
AlISet will automatically set the clock, memorize all of the television salations
available to you and set dleVCR Plus+ guide channel numbers.
You need to manually set the guide channel numbers for the dtannels from a
satellite receiver.
if your local cable company scrambles some or all stations, and/or requires
you no use a cable box, then your ability to program channels would normally
be hmited. The cable box receives all of your channels, then sends only one
to yourTV and your VCR, usually on channel 3 or 4.
If you are required to use a cable box, you should choose M
oplian in step 5 an the next page and turn the cable box on Your HS-U595
will use its Converter Box Control technology to change the channels on the
cable box Male sure you have property placed the lR Emitter (see page 9).
l! your cable box or cable system seems incompatible with your newVCR
all your cable company. They may be able to provide solutions to your
problems.
Make sure you are viewing die picture coming h'om yourVCR Press
MENU on the remote control, VQR Ma [1 Menu comes up. If FlrsxTime
Set—Q2 is not highlighted. use the ADJUST dial Q on the remote to
higllight it
2 Turn the shuttle ring ® on the remote control to the right.
FirgTImg mun menu will appear. Ange; will be highlighted. Turn ®.
KM FORTANT
ll you are recording or playing back a tape.
MM; will ﬂash and an error message
will appear. To correct this. stop the tape.
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3 You will see the AI|Set explanation screen, Turn ®
4 You will see the menu for sources connected to theVCR. Using the list
below as a reference. turn @ to select the kind of antenna you
connected.
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MmanA/Bswisdtorymircablebmknotrenmecontmlhble
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antennas
After you have selected. turn 6
5 Il you choose Cable or Indoor/outdoor ant, an on-screen message and
the display on the front of yourVCR will show you that thech is
memorizing the stations you an receive. After the VCR has programmed
all the channels, you will see the screen lor entering the zip code, Go to
stepl l in this section.
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You need to tell theVCR which manufacturer makes your cable box or digital
cable box, and on which channel the cable box or digital cable box sends a
signalThe screen at right will appear.
6 Brand god; will be highlightedIum O) or press the number buttons to
select the manufacturer's code number for your table box or digital cable
box. The codes are listed on the next page.
7 To determine if the Bland code is correct, press CHANNEL on the
remote. The channel number on the front of yourVCR should change.
Then your cable box or digital cable box should change m the exact same
number a moment alter it appears on yourVCR.
If your table box or digital table box does not clunge channels at all. or does
nor. 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 emltter
bulb laces the IR window on the cable box
If no code number is listed for your cable box or digital cable box. or if none of
' the listed numbers workmy each code from OI to 94.
If your cable box or digital cable box cannot be operated by a remote oontrol
(if it has a mechanical dlal or slide), then yourVCR will not be able to change
channels on the able box or digital cable box
If your cable box or digital cable box will not respond no any of die codes, your
VCR cannot change channels on the able box or digltal cable boxYou will
need to change channels yourself, using the able box or digital cable box:
remote conu’ol. You should re-program yourVCR,choosing Cilia in step 4.
When programming to reoord. you will need no lave your table box or digital
cable box ON and tuned to the channel you wlsh no record.
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Cable Box Brand Code
When the Brand code is correct. mm ®. The screen will add a
thnnﬂ selection.
Use © to select the channel on which your cable box or digital cable
box sends a signal to theVCR (normally channel 3 or 4). If you connected
your table box or dlgital cable box with audio/video cables, use INPUT to
selecc LI (If you used the rear panel iacks).or L2 (if you used the front
panel lacks).
Afeer entering the channel number. mm ®. TheVCR will begin
memorizing die available channels. During this process yourTV screen,
the front of yourVCR. and your cable box should all display each channel
number one by one.
I I When theVCR is ﬁnished memorizing. you will see the screen for entering
your zip code. Use d1e number keys to enter your zip code. For example,
If your zip code is 926I5, press 9-2-6~1-8.
I! you enter a number incorrecdy. cum 6 or press CANCEL
When you have ﬁnished entering the zip code. mm ®.
TheVCR will beﬂn no ssrch for a channel that urries a time signal to set die
clock. If theVCR can ﬁnd the channel. it will set the cIockYou can see if the
dock has been set in the display window on theVCR.
The clock setting set up time varies, it may take up no 30 minutes as theVCR
searches one by one (or a channel that carries a time signal.
If theVCR will no: set the clock (the current time display still shows —:— —), see
Setting the Clock on page 20.
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Setting up yourVCR
I2 Once theVCR has set the clock. it shows the message indicating that the
ﬁrst step is compieced. Then, press POWER to turn off the VCR and leave
the VCR oil for the night. The full set-up will be completed overnight
(from about Midnight to 7:00AM).
During this time, theVCR will search for a channel that carries data to set
dieVCR Plus+ guide channel numbers for your area and then check the
guide channel number against the channel number you receive in your
home and select the correct lineup automatically.
lMPORTANT
Ii you use a cable box or digital cable box. you will need to leave your
cable box ON at all times.
I3 Turn on theVCR mg“. When you set yourTV's input to view the
VCR picture. you will see one oi the following messages:
— Setup Completed
— Press MENU to see the message n'AllSet
- Setup failed
Setup Completed moans AllSet has successfully completed the setup proce-
dure and set theVCR Plusf system (or recording. Press MENU to clear the
screen.
Press MENU to see the message ofAIlSet means that you need to
perform one more operation before AllSet can complete the semp procedure.
Press MENU to see the full message as shown here.
This message is displayed when there is more than one able company
servicing your zip code area. In these situations. there will be more than one
channel lineup and yourVCR may not be able to identify which is the correct
lineup for your home. To select the correct channel lineup:
I Turn 6 . You will see the ﬁrst lineup screen,L|lgup_l,which will show
selected key stations.
- Guide column shows the selected soﬁons‘ call letters or network
name.
- VCRCH column shows the channel numbers used for the selected
stations by one of the local table companies.
Note: As theVCR's memory is limited. the Guide column may not
display (all letters completely.
2 Turn @ to cycle through the other possible lineups. MM
and so forth. until you ﬁnd the lineup that matdies your table company.
3 Turn ®. The screen will instruct you to turn theVCR oil so thatAllSet
can complete the setup overnight Leave theVCR turned oit ovemight and
check it the next momingfor the Setup Completed display.
if the correct lineup is not displayed or you see Setup failed, theVCR cannot
set up theVCR Plus+" guide channel numbers automacially, Set them manually
when you program yourVCR to record withVCR Plus'i" system. (See page 32.)
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Setup felled means an error has prevented AllSet lrom properly setting up the
VCR PIus+ Guide channel numbers.This is normally aused by one of the
following reasons:
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- You entered an lnvalld ZIP code for your area.Turn 6 to return to the PH" ENTER W my “a“,
zip code screen and re-enter dte correct zip code.Try the setup again
and do not turn on the VCR until after 7:00 am the next day,
- You entered a new zip code thatAIISet is not ready to use. Turn d1e
shuttle ring to the right to return to the zip code screen and re-enter
your old zip code.Try the setup again and do not turn on theVCR until
after 7:00 am the next day.
- You turned on dieVCR and interrupted theAIISet procedure before it
was complete. AlISet completes the setup normally between midnight
and 7110 am. Try the setup again and do not mm on the VCR until after
7:00 am the next day.
0 AllSet information is not broadcast in your area You will need to set the
VCR Plus+ Guide channel manually when you program your VCR to
record with VCR Plus+° system
IMPORTANT
Automatic dunnd programming usingAllSet trey include want dnmels if
thetearestnysigials ornoiseon those diamelslithisocmyoumn
manually delete the channels using the procedure in the section Adding and
deleting channels. You armor delete satellite diamels.
You do notneed to perform this set-up again unless your cable company
changes their channel ineup.oryou move dieVCR to a new address.
After a power failure, if you have set Mg; within the w
menu to AUTO, then AlISet will aummadally set the clock again.
Once theVCR has completed the AIISet set-up, it an automatically set
the clock, Including your time zone and daylight saving time. In order
for the auto dock function to work, the WWW-In the Seat:
M menu must be set toAUTO. FollowALL the steps in Using the
auto clock function.
Memorizing Satellite channels
If you are using a satellite receiver: you need to set the guide channel numbers
for the channels from a satellite receiver.
I Make sure you are viewing the picture coming from yourVCR. Press
MENU on the remote control. mm appears.
1 Turn @ on the remote control to select Fig; me Sgt-UgTum G .
3 You will see the m menu.Turn © to select M r 5 a a
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IMPORTANT
You cannot sebum ilyou select Di ' I I I in
step 4 oiAIISet (on page I4).
Setting up yourVCR
4 Use 6 to select the correct code for your satellite receiver.
Manufacg rer M
RCA or GE
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Panasonic
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5 After you have selecned. press MENU diree times to exit the menus.
Adding and deleting channels
If necessary. you can manually add or delete channels after you have completed
the aummatic channel programming by usingAIlSet. You cannot do this for
channels coming from a satellite receiver.
I Make sure that video muue is ON. See page XX.
Press MENU on the remote control, Wm appears.
Turn @ on the remote control no select EggTime §gt-L!g. Turn G .
You will see the E‘mTime Set-12; menu.Turn © to selectAddldglgg
channels. Turn ®.
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IMPORTANT
I! you are recording, playing back a tape. or Watching a satelllce receiver
channel. then Wiggle will ﬂash on-screen. To correct this.stop
the tape or switch theVCR to a local channel.
5 You will see the screen for adding or deleting channels. Use © to select
the channel that you want to add or delete. Press ENTER or turn or to
add the channel; press CANCEL or turn @ m delete it.
6 When you are ﬁnished adding or deleting channels, press MENU three
times to exit the menus.
IMPORTANT
If you use AllSet to memorize channels again, you will lose all of the
manual changes you made. All of the deleeed channels will be added;
all of the added channels will be deleted. If your cable box receives
only one or two digit channels.you cannot add a three-digit channel.
Selecting a channel
Now mac you have programmed channels. and added or deleted some. you will
want to be able to select channels. If you have not yet programmed channels
using AllSet. see page I J.
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digital cable box digital cable box channels 0—999
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Sony. RCA. GE,Toshiba. any channel from loo-999 provided
Panasonic. DISH Network" by your satellite service
(able channels I00-I25 cannot be selected)
PRIMESTAR" any channel from L999 provided
by your satellite service
ll you try to select a channel number that theVCR cannot receive, theVCR will
not change channels.
selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels sequentlally
Press CHANNEL on the remote control or turn the jog dial on theVCR front
paneI.This will cycle through the channels in sequential numeriml order.
When you selecc the digital cable channels from 100 to 999. holding down the
CHANNEL on the remote will advance the channels in ID channel increments.
selecting antenna, cable or digital cable channels directly
Use the number humus on the remote control. For example. to choose
channel 23. press 2-3. If you select digital cable channels.you can select the
d1l‘ee digits diannels directly by using the number buttons. For example. to
choose digital cable channel l57, press the I-5-7.
To select a single digit channel.such as channel 5: press 0-5. You an also press
5, then press ENTER
selecting satellite channels sequentially
Press CHANNEL on the remote or turn the jog dial on theVCR front panel.
When pressing the up arrow or turning the log dial to the right. the lowest
satellite channel will follow the highest antenna or cable channel. When
pressing the down arrow or turning the iog dial to the left the highest satellite
channel will follow the lowest antenna or able channeI.The other satellite
channels will follow in numerical orden
Contintvusly holding down CHANNEL on the remote will advance the channels
in lo channel increments.
selecting satellite channels directly
For Sony. RCA, GE.Toshiba, Panasonic and DISH Network; press the number
buttons on the remote. For example. to go to channel 163. press 2-6-3.
For PRIMESTAR channels, press INPUT until the channel number with the
PRIMESTAR light ( 0 ) appears on the lront panel display. Then press the
number buttons on die 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.
Setting up yourVCR
Setting the Clock
I! your clock is set correctly. skip this section.
I! yourVCR cannot set the clock automatically in the AIISet'" procedure. you
have to set the clock using either Setting the Auto Clock or Setting the
Clock Manually
Setting the Auto Clock
YourVCR can set the clock automatically by picking up a time signal whlch
someTV 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
broadmting a time signal. If you don't receive this signal. set the clock manually.
I Press MENU on the remote control. M will appear.
2 Turn toselectE'rstIimg set-u]; Turn 0. new
menu will appear. Turn @ to select Wk. Turn 0.
3 You will see the mm menu. M will be highlighted
Turn © to selectAUTO.
4 Turn mvgl gil to activate the auto clock setting function.
TheVCR will search for a channel that carries a time signal. then set your time
zone and daylight saving time. I! there are only a few channels in your area that
carry time signals. it may take about 30 minutes to complete If you turn the
VCR on before the correct time displays, the auto clock setting will be canceled
See if die clock has been set on the front panel display on theVClL
Ii theVCR displays the wrong time, die time zone setxjng may not be correctTo
adiust mis. follow the steps in If the VCR displays the wrong time.
IMPORTANT
When you memorized channels.if you chose Cable box only. make
sure you leave the able box on. At 390 am, when theVCR power Is
off, theVCR will begin to automatically change channels on the cable
box, one by one, to set the clock. At this time you annot use the
cable box
If you want to use the cable box at 3:00 am, turn on theVCR or set
the Mm oi the W menu to MANUAL ln both cases.
auto clock function will be canceled.
When you memorized channels, if you chose Cable or Indoor!
outdoor ant. the VCR will set the clock as soon as you turn off the
VCR1 and at 3:00 am.
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If theVCR displays the wrong time
Follow the procedure on the previous page to step 3. Then turn®.
You will see the mg menum will be highlighted. If you
know the channel that carries a time signal. turn @ to enter the channel.
Most PBS stations broadcast a time signal. For fascest response. enter your
local PBS station. If you don't know ir, leave the channel setting atAUTO.
Turn 6.
Tim; zgng will be highllghted. Turn @ to select the time zone of your
area. Awllable time zones are: Atlantic. Eastern. CentraI.Mountain. Paciﬁc.
Alaska. and Hawaii. Turn 04.
Mm will be highlighted. Turn @ to select AUTO. ON or OFF.
If you follow daylight saving time, select ON. If not select OFE If you
selectAUTO. theVCR automatically sets the daylight saving time.
To acn‘vate the aura clock function,tum off dleVCR.
Setting the clock manually
Skip this secﬂon if yourVCR has set the clock correctly usingAIISet
Press MENU on the remote control. You will see theﬂﬂaimﬂeml
Turn @ to select MM Turn 0. E'nt'ﬁmg Sgt-ye menu
will appear. Turn ® to select MM. Turn 0
You will see me MM menu.§l_q_ck_sgt will be highlighted Turn (25.59
to select MANUAL Turn G.
manning; will be highlighted. Turn @ to select ON or OFF. "you
are currently following daylight savings. select ON. Othenuise,select OFF.
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The hour numbers and the amlpm indicator Will be blinking Turn @ ‘ 43. $2356;
to set the hour and amlpm at die same time.Turning die dial right moves
the clock forward, turning the dial left moves the clock backward. Turn ®
9 Turn to set the minutes. When cu have set the correct time, tum
®4 Fm I'mg Sgt-gig menu will appear, and the clock will surt running mmm- V
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You can adjust the daylight saving time manually When M is “75°91“
highlightedturn (Q) to select ON or OFF.
If you select ON. lheVCR will set the clock forward one hour.
If you select OFF. theVCR will set the clock back one how:
IMPORTANT
Any time you adiust this setting. check your programmed recordings to
be sure they are set to the correct times.
ll you have a MisubishiTV with SurSight‘ feature. dieTV can set the
time on yourVCR. See yourTV Owner‘s Guide for details.
To allow SmrSight‘ to do this. you must set theVCR's Mat to
MANUAL and the VCR's Al! Ngmrk setting to ACTIVE.
SurSight‘is a registered trademark of SmrSightTelecast. Inc.
Your newVCR offers a wide variety of recording options that lake lull advan-
tage of our advanced electronics. First. right now, you can learn how to record a
current broadcast. Then. in another section of this book called Timer Record-
ing. you can learn how to program yourVCR to record at a later time and day
Recording a current broadcast
To record aTV program that is currently playing:
I Load a tape with its erasure prevention ub intact into theVCR.
2 Il you have not already done so. set the Speed at which you would like to
record. See Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions
on page 28.
3 Set theVCR's input to tuner, To do this, press lNPUT until a channel
number shows on—screen or on die front panel display. If Llor L2 appears
instead of a channel number, continue to press lNPUT until a channel
number appurs. To record channels from a PRIMESTAR‘ receiver. press
INPUT until a channel number with the PRIMESTAR light (0) appears on
the front panel display.
4 Select the channel you wish to record by pressing CHANNEL or the
number buttons on the remote or the jog dial on the lront panel. If you
are using a able box that theVCR unnot control.select channel 3 or 4
on the VCR,and change the channel on the able box, not on theVCR.
5 Press REC on the remoee or RECI®REC LENGTH on the front panel.
Recording will sort. When you reach the end of the tape. theVCR will auto-
matinlly rewind.
' 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 RECI®REC LENGTH to resume recording from
PAUSE.
IMPORTANT
If you pause thech for more than live minutes. recording will stop
automatically to prooect the tape.
If you record in extended play (EP).you will only be able to play the
tape on aVCR equipped for EP play, such as this one.
Ilyou attempt in record on a tape that has had its erasure prevention
tab removed, theVCR will elect it. To record over such a tape. simply
place a piece of vinyl tape over the opening.
Erasure prevention lab
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Recording
Using One-Touch Recording (OTR)
One-Touch Recording (OTR) is a way to begin recording immediately. and have
yourVCR stop recording and turn off automatically after your show is over.
I Load a upe with is erasure prevention tab intact into theVCR.
2 If you have not already done so,set the speed at which you would like to
record. See Selecting and adiusting the audio and video functions
on page 28.
3 Set (he VCR's input to tuner. To do this. press INPUT on the remote until
a channel number shows on-screen or on the front panel display. If you
would like to record channels from a PRIMES’TAR' receiver, press INPUT
until a channel number with the PRlMESTAR light 0 appears on the front
panel display.
4 Press CHANNEL or the number buttons on the remote or the front panel
iog dial to select the channel to be recorded. If you are uslng a cable box
that diech does not control. seleCt channel 3 or 4 on theVCR, and
change the channel on the cable box
5 Press RECI®REC LENGTH on the front panel twice. The ﬁrst time you
press the key. recording will begin. The second keypress adds 30 minutes
to die OTR timer. displayed on the front panel. The OFF»TIOTR key on
die remote control can also be used. When you ﬁrst press this key, the
VCR will begin recording am 30 minutes Is added so the OTR timer.
6 Press REC/©REC LENGTH or OFF~TIOTR ior each 30 minutes you want
to add to the OTR timer, up to 4 hours. ll you press the key I0 times. you
will see m on the front panel display. TheVCR will record until the end
of the tape. If you press the key an eleventh time, theVCR will resume
normal manual recording.
The CTR timer will begin to count down backwards.When it reaches zero. the
VCR will stop recording and turn all,
IlyoupmgnmooomuchdmeinmtheOTRﬁmer
Continue pressing RECI®REC LENGTH or OFF-T/OTR. After the 4—hour
pointyou can start over irom zero. adding time in 30 minute Intervals.
How OTR affect other controls
If you press PAUSE during O'I'R1 ﬂieVCR 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 button will not resume your recording.
ll you press STOP during CTR, you erase the CTR programming.
Recording
Using Standby One-Touch Recording (OTRI)
Standby One-Touch Recording (also called OTR’) is a programming method to
begin recording within 24 hours and record in 30 minutes intermls.
I Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into theVCR.
2 if you have not already done so, set the speed at which you would like to
record. See Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions
on page 28.
3 Set the VCR‘s input to tuner. To do this, press INPUT on the remote until
the channel number shows on-screen or on the front panel display.
To record PRIMESTAR' channels, see Step 3 on previous page.
4 Press CHANNEL on the remote control or the front panel 10g dial no
choose the channel to be recorded. If you are using a cable box that the
VCR does not control, selec: channel 3 or 4 on d1eVCR,and change the
channel on the cable box
5 Press PAUSE/©STAKTTIME on the front panel to set the time when you
wish recording to start (within 24 hours).‘|'he start u'me is displayed on
the front panel. Each time you press the button. the start time is delayed
by 30 minutes.
6 Press RECI®REC LENGTH for each 30 minutes you want to add to the
OTR’ u‘mer, up to 4 hours Ii you see End on the front panel display. the
VCR will record until the end of the tape. Char/«mm; anaemic!“
I! you have a cable box1a PRIMESTAR' or a DISH Network“ satellite
receiver. leave the cable box or receiver turned ON. If the HS—US95 does
not control your cable box lave die box tuned the sution you wish to
record.
IIPAUSE . REC
After 30 seconds.the power will turn off and the programmed recording light
will be lit. TheVCR will automatically turn on at the OTR' start dmeand
recording will begin. When the OTR’ timer reaches uro.theVCR will stop
recording and turn off automatically If the end of the tape is reached before
OTR’is ﬁnished.theVCR will stop and the power wﬂl turn off.
iMPORTANT
Other programs you have set to record may be erased iﬁ
~ the start times are before the OTR‘ start time
- conﬂicts with the OTR’
- starts within one minute or less after the CiTR2 ﬁnishes
Ii you turn the power on while yourVCR Is In stand-by for the OTR’.
the OTR’ programing will be erased.
To cancel (J'I’Rz
' Turn the power OFF while you are programming the timer
. Turn the power ON ifyou have ﬁnished programming the timer
How 011!1 aﬁecs other controls
If you press RECI®REC LENGTH on the front panel during OTR’, 30 minutes
will be added to die O'l'R2 timer.
If you press STOP during OTR’. you erase the OTR‘ programming.
Recording
Using Audio and Video functions
The audio and video function menus allow you to set things such as listening to
the stereo track of your recording. or setting me tape recording speed (SP or
EP). The VCR will display the functions and settings on yourTV screen.T|1e ﬁrst
section describes the functions, the next section tells you how to adiust the
functions.
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audio monitor
normal record
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record speed counter zero stop
tape (length) repeat playback
play PeriecTape" PerfecTape"
Descriptions of audio functions
audio monitor (Listen to:)
This allows you to listen to the various audio tracks that yourVCR is capable of
recording
- Choose Stereo to Ilsten to both stereo channels.
- Choose L to listen to the left channel of a stereo track,
- Choose R to listen to the rlght channel of a stereo o'ackt
' MONO crack is lower in quality than the odierLThe audlo monitor is
automatically set to Mono If you are watching a tape that was not
recorded inVHS Hi-Fi. Set the audio monitor to Mono to hear an SAP.
signal recorded on the mono track of a Hi-Fi tape.
IMPORTANT
Surround Sound systems:
If you have yourVCR connected to a surround sound system, set the
audio monitor to Stereo. Surround sound requires both left and rig-t
channels to create the rear channel effects
While theVCR is not playing tape.you wIlI see the following displays on theTV
screen for 3 seconds when you change the channel or press the DISPLAY
button.
If you change the channel to: mm
Stereo
stereo -roadcast
SAP broadcast SAP
stereo and SAP Stereo + SAP
While the VCR is playing a tape. you will see the following displays on dleTV
screen for 4 seconds when you press the DISPLAY buwon.
The audio monltnr you listen to
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Mono
Audio Mono
Recording
normal recording (Recordz)
When yourVCR is recording, it actually records the audio portion of a program
twice: once on the stereo Hi-Fi tracksand once on the mono trackAddition-
ally, yourVCR can receive Separate Audio Program (SAP) broadcasts. An SAP
broadcast is an alternative soundtrack for a program; it is often a soundtrack in
another Ianguage.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
broadast. theVCR will record the main progmm on the mono track
Be careful if you choose SAP. If you play your tapes on a non-Hi»Fi VCR. you
only hear the mono track.You may have to watch your favorite show in a
language you don't understand!
Descriptions of video functions
recording speed (REC speed)
Recording speed has an effect on picture quality, SP produces the best picture
quality and records up no two hours of video on a‘I'-l20 tape. Mitsubishi‘s EP
speed has only slightly poorer quality. and records up In six hours on aT-IZO
tape. Longer recording times in each speed are available when using longer
tapes.
tape (T ape)
Adjust this funcu‘on to ensure the accuracy of theTape Remaining display.
The tape remaining function does not work properly with a tape that is less
than 30 minutes long.
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2 hours long or less
(1:30 through T-I 10) T- |2o
lwminuces (l'-I60) T-léO
laOminuces (T-IBO) "l'-I30
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play PerfecTape‘ﬂ-‘Iay PerfecTape)
This function turns on the Play PerfecTape circuitry, which automatically
maximizes picture quality when playing a worn or poor quality tape.
Set the switch to ON to use this future.
If nor, set It to NORMAL Use NORMAL on new or high quality tapes
counter zero stop (Counter zero stop)
This function is used to auuomatically fast forward or rewind co“0HO0MOOS"
and stop the tape. See page XX for more information on this feature.
repeat playback (Repeat play)
Use this function to repeatedly play a section of tape between two index marks,
See page 42 for more infomiao'on on this feature.
PerfecTape‘
Perfec‘l'ape function allows you to test the quality of video tapes you will record
on. After each test. theVCR adjusts its circuitry In order to make the best
possible recording on your tape. See page 45 for more Information on this
feaeure,
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Recording
Selecting and adjusting the audio and video functions
I Press AUDIO on the remote control to see the audio function menu. or
press VIDEO to see the video function menui
Audio function menu Video function menu
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"is ADJUET to sol-ct Use Ann’s-r to select
2 Press AUDIO orVIDEO repeatedly until the function you want to adjust
appears
3 Turn the ADJUST dial on the remote to adjust the setting.
The functions will disappear il you do not press any buttons for 5 seconds.
IMPORTANT
The audio and video funcdon menus Mum:
- when theVCR menu is displayed
- during special eIlects playback
During playback rhese 11mm:
recording speed (REC speed)
rape functlons (Tape)
PerlecTape" displays only when a tape with its erasure lab intact is
loaded and dieVCR is stopped.
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ADJUST dial
Mitsubishi oilers 4 ways to set yourVCR to record upcoming broadcasts.
Choose lrom:
Convential VCR timer recording
Quick Program (easy) --VCR does not need m be on no begin programming
VCR Plusé‘ system programming (easy)
You an schedule up to 8 recording events within a one month period.
Clock must be set before any timer recordings an be performed.
Conventional VCR timer recording
Load a tape with its erasure prevention tab intact into theVCR.
Press MENU. V911 Main Men iappears on your smell. Use © to select
KNEW-Tum 6
Il there Is at least one programmed recording already entered. you will see
the Recap screen. Either choose an empty recording slot, or wait 4 seconds
and the VCR will automatically choose the ﬁrst empty slot.
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Genera-lieu choices
our“ Time Sot-Up
Recap screen
IMPORTANT
Ii you have already programmed B recording events.Emmm.emgu
EM will appear on your screen. Use CANCEL to erase an entry
before you tzn add another one.
Mm menu appears.See the next section to learn
how to program with VCR Plus+. To pass this screen' turn 6.
Mm menu appears. Turn © to choose the channel you
would like to record;for cmple, channel 7. Turn c}.
- If you are using a cable box that the VCR cannot control. enter the
channel number on which the able box sends a signal to yourVCR
(usually channel 3 or 4),
- If you are recording from a DSS", PRIMESTAR’ or DISH
Network" satellite veceiver.simply choose the channel you would
like to record; for example. channel 245. M]: will display next to the
channel number.
- To record from an external source. press INPUT or turn @ to:
SekctEngmLLL for a source connected to the rear panel,
Select Emrnal L2 for a source connected to the front panel.
Day will ﬂash. Turn @ to choose die day on which you want to record;
for example. Monday the ISth. Turn G.
Your choices are:
' a single day up to one month away
- every day from Monday through Friday; for example. to tape a soap
open.To program. turn © until Monday-Prim appears.
- the same day every week: lot example, to tape your favorite weeldy simm.
To programturn © until Egg and the desired day of the week appear
The hour numbers of the starting time, along with the amlpm indicator,
will ﬂash. Turn © to set the hour when recording is to start. Turn 0.
The minute numbers of the start time will ﬂash. Turn © to sec the
minutes when recording is to start. Turn OI
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8 Set the Stop time the same way as the start time. using steps 6 and 7.
9 Turn @ to set the recording speed:
SP — standard play: EF -—-extended playcAUTO — auto. Auto speed
programming is discussed on page XX. Turn 6.
IMPORTANT
If you turn G when you set the timer recording incompletely.
Program is no; mmglgmd will appear on your screen.
If two programmed recording times overlap,ng is already
mm will display on your screen for about 3
seconds. and then the Recap screen will appeatThe program you have
just set willﬂasll 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 colonYou will need to erase either
of them.
ID The programmed memory will appear on are Reap screen. S display
indicates satellite channels
I I To program additional recording times, select an empty program line by
turning© Turn Q. TheV R PI * P screen will
appear. Continue the programming procedure from step 3.
I2 When you are ﬁnished with all programming, check the following:
- If you have a able box, digilal cable box.a PRIMESTAR" or a DISH
Network' satellite receiver. leave the (able box or receiver turned ON.
- If yourVCR does not control your cable box. leave the box tuned to the
station you wish to record.
- Turn theVCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording
light Is lit.
lMPO RTA NT
Only 4 o! the 8 program lines appear on-screen at any one time.
To see additioml program lines. wrn @ 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.
Thereiore. ifyou press REC.the recording will start again.
Press POWER on the front panel. The recording stops and the program
is cancelled.
changing settings while programming
To change one of your setting (such as sort time) while you are programming
Turn the shuttle ring right to move forward through the program list.
Turn the shuttle ring left to move backward.
Then useADJUST to change the setting
You will ancel the entire program if you turn the shuttle ring Ieit while die
channel number is ﬂashing
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Programming
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Timer Recording
Quick Program
Quick Program is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that simpliﬁes rhe process of
programming yourVCR to record.When you press the QUICK FROGRAM/
VCR Plus+ key on the remote conrroI,you will immediately see dleVQR Plus+
[mm menu and can begin programming right away.
You an use this feature even when thech is stopped. playing. recording, fast
forwarding. rewindlng, or oil.
Quick Program is also an ActiveA/V Network feature. If you have 3 Mitsubishi
TV with Active AN Network, see page XX for more information.
Press QUICK PROGRAMNCR Plus~t on the remone control. If theVCR is
oil, it will burn on. After tuning yourTV no the correct channel or input,
MM screen will appear.
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IMPORTANT
Ii theVCR memory is lullvﬂmmmguisjm will appean Use
CANCEL to erase an entry before you can add another one.
Complete steps 3 through In in Convential VCR timer recording.
When you are ﬁnished. press QUICK PROGRAMNCR Pius+ again.
if theVCR is stopped. it will turn oil and be ready to record your
program at a later time.
If theVCR Is playing. recording, fast forwarding or rewinding. the
menus will turn off. but theVCR power will remain on.
When you are ﬁnlshed widl all programming check the following
- If you have a cable box. a PRIMESTAR" or a DISH Network" sanelllte
receiver. leave the able box or receiver turned ON.
- If yourVCR does not control your cable box, leave the box tuned to the
station you wish to record.
0 Turn dieVCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording
light is lit.
l M PORTANT
I! you press QUICK PROGRAMNCR Plustbut the clock is not set.
mm menu will appear. Set the clock manually.
If you have set theAN Network toACTIVE. point your remote
control at theTV when using Quick Program
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Timer Recording
VCR Plus+® System programming
TheVCR Plus+ system allows you to program yourVCR to record by simply
entering a PlusCode programming numbenYou can ﬁnd this number in TV Guide
or possibly your IocaITV listings.
I Load a tape with its erasure prevemion tab intact into rheVCR.
2 Press MENU. VQR Main Men appears on your screen. Use @ to select
MW» Turn 04
IMPORTANT
ll rheVCR memory is full. M 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 appeac You can choose an empty recording slot. or wait 4
seconds and the VCR will automatically choose the ﬁrst empty slot.
3 WM screen will appear. Use the number buttons
on the remote control to enter the PlusCode number for the television
show you want to record. For example. ii the PIusCode number for die
program you want to record I: 5678, simply enter 5-6-7-8. See your local
newspaper or TV Guide for PlusCode numbers.
4 If you enter a number incorrecdy.tum @ or press CANCEL on the
remote controI,When you have ﬁnished entering the PIusCode number.
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lMPORTANT
If the code number you entered is wrong. V R Pl ‘
nge will display on the screen ior 3 seconds andmﬂmm
EM screen will reappear
5 Use © to select whether you want to record your program once, daily. or
weekly.
- Once will record a program one time.
' Dally will record the same channel at the same time, Monday through
Friday.
- Weekly will record the same channel at. the same timeout the same
day each week.
After you have nude your choice. turn 0:
lMPORTANT
If two programmed recording o'mes overlap. mm
prgmmmed ﬁr this gim will display on the screen.You will need to
erase the previous program before you can enter the new one.
6 The program you have chosen to record will appear on the W-
The channel number will appear in blue color. Make sure that the correct
channel number is shown on the screen. If the displayed number Is not
correct, press the INPUT to ﬂash It. then turn © to select die desired
channel number. Press the ENTER to memorize.
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1 If you wish to change the record speed. turn® repeatedly unn‘l the
record speed is ﬂashing. Change the recording speed by turning @ Turn
8 To program additional recording times, select an empty progmm line by
mrning @ Turn @.You will return to theVQB El |§+ Eroggam tg gmrd
screen. Continue theVCR Plus+ programming procedure from step 3.
9 When you are ﬁnished with all programming. check the (allowing:
- if you have a cable box, digital cable box, a PRIMESTAR" or a DISH
Network" satellite receiver, leave the cable box or receiver turned ON.
- If yourVCR does not control your cable box. leave the box tuned to the
station you wish to record.
' Turn die VCR power OFF and make sure the programmed recording
light is lit.
Il you want to stop the programmed recording after it starts, press POWER on
die iron: panel.
Timer Recording hints
Mommas: POWER on the remote
once. This turns the programmed recording light oil and theVCR on.
If you use POWER on the front panel for this purpose. press it twice. Pressing it
once turns oil the programmed recording light; pressing itagin mms theVCR on.
When you are ﬁnished using theVCR. turn theVCR power oi? again. Make sure
the programmed recording liyit is back on.
After a program has been recorded. dteVgR memory is cleared (unless you
have scheduled theVCR to record the program every day or every week).
if there is already a program in d'ieVCR‘s memory, you will see the Keep
screen when you bring up the menus for programming to record. If theVCR‘s
memory is fullmummmjuu will appear on the screen. if so. you
must eme a program before you can eneer a new one.
mm during timer recording, theVCR elect: the epe and the
programmed recording Iiylt and the tape status symbol will ﬂash. Load a new
tape and press REC. Recording will resume.
if you lorget to load a tape. the programmed recording light and the tape status
symbol will ﬂash when you turn theVCR power off.
Do not overlap the recording times you enter into the VClt If you set two
programmed recording times overlapNCE “s algady pmgummed For this 331133
will appear on your screen.
Remember that theVCR will record over the next section of tape. If you want
to save a tape, remove ii: and lnsuead use a different tape for a new recording.
YourVCR will not record over a tape that has the erasure prevention tab
removed. All rental movies have this tab removed. so they are safe lrom being
accidentally erased.
Timer Recording
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 Ielt.
Auto speed programming is only available in the ﬁrst programming slot. In the
ﬁrst slot, the recording speed is automatically set to AUTO.
Make sure that them video function matches the length of tape you are using.
See Seleccing and adjusting the audio and video functions on page 28A
At the point where the recording made changes from standard play (SP) to
extended play (EP). some noise may be in the picmre or sound when playing the
tape.
program caution
If yourVCR 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 theVCR is still turned on l2 seconds belore the start time oi the recording
that n'mer recording will be canceled.
TV programs that end on the day after
If you want to start the recording at I L130 FM and end it at 2:00 AM the next
day.simply set the start time to l I:00 PM on the recording start day and the
end time to zoo AM. There Is no need to change the day of the week.
program skip using menus
Sometimes you may want to skip one day oh timer recording but do not want
to erase it. Program skip will prevent the recordingfor the current day only, of
a program you have scheduled to record every day or every week.
I Press MENU on the remote control. YourVCR will turn on and M
Menu will appear Turn @ to select Elwin—lam. Turn ®.ngp
mnwi“ appear-
1 Turn @ to place the cursor arrow next to the program you wish to skip.
3 Press FI'OP. The cursor arrow will change to a block X.
4 Use MENU to turn off the menus.
To resume recording every day or every week. change the block X to the
cursor arrow by following steps I to 4 again.
program skip using the POWER button
if you have entered only one program into yourVCR‘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 llght will turn off. and the
program will be skipped. If you decide nor. to sklp the progam, press POWER
on the front panel twlce; the programmed recording light will light up again.
program caution
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Timer Recording
changing timer recording settings
To change timer recording settings:
I Press MENU on the remote control. YourVCR will turn on and VQR
M in will appean
2 Tum @ to select mm. Turn 6. M will appear.
3 Turn £93 to place the cursor arrow next to the program you wish to
change. Turn ®.You will see the Program to gcgrd setting menu.
4 Repeatedly turn 0 to select the item you wish to change. Use @ to
change it. Then turn 6 repeauedly to return the altered program to the
Recap screen.
5 Press MENU 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
1 Press MENU on the remote controL YourVCR will turn on andVg;R Main
Men will appear on your screen. Use ® on the remote control to select
Emma. Turn 6:
1 M will appear. Use ® to place the cursor next to the
program you wish to cancel.
3 Press CANCEL The program is erased.
4 Press MENU twice to turn off me menusc
using I satellite receiver
If you are using a Panasonic. RCA. Sony. orToshiha satellite receiver. yourVCR
will turn the receiver on and off when a timer recording begins.
However. ii you are using a PRIMEﬁAR°or DISH Network" receiver. you will
have to turn the receiver on before a timer recording begins.
Before turning off the VCR to put yourVCR In stand-by for recording. nuke
sure that your satellite receiver's menu turns off.
An S-Video able must be used to connect your VCR and TV in order to view
satellite channels through yourVCR when your VCR is oil.
Exception: if auto clock funcu'on Is in progress (at 3:00 am) while the VCR is
ofi.you cannot view satellite channels.
If you used a Standard video cable. you an only View satellite channels through
yourVCR when theVCR is on.
TIMER RESET
You an useTIMER RESEI' on the rear panel to erase both the clock and all
timer recordings.
To useTIMER RESET. press it widi a pencil or a ball point penfl'he power will
turn off and the clock will be cleared. All timer recordings are erased.
If you have set the mm setting of the Minds menu toAUTO. the
auto clock function will automatically set the clock again.
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memory backup
Ii theVCR is without power for 30 minutes or less, in will retain the clock and
the programmed settings. TheVCR must have been plugged in for at least an
hour beforehand to change thlS backup. If the power is lost for more than 30
minutes. the time and the programmed settings will be |OSL
If you have set the Slum setting of The 5g; the glggk menu toAUTO. the
auto clock function will automatically set the clock again when power is
restored.
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Using Two VC Rs to Copy
There are two basic ways to make a copy of a tape.
One way is to use the HS-US9S to record and anorherVCR for playback. The other way is to use anotherVCR to
record and use the HS-U595 for playback.
Whichever method you choose. you will need one RCA audio cable and one RCA video cable to connect the two
VCRst If you do not have these tables, they are available at your local electronics dealer.
Using the HS-U595 to record from another VCR
I Connect the audio able to AUDIO OUT L and R 5 Put a blank tape Into the HS-U595. Press STOP.
on the playbackVCR and toAUDlO IN L and R on '
me Hsus9sl lithe playbackVCR is mono. use 6 Cup?“ ﬁe}: W“ ‘°, “W; "“° d” $me
only d’leAUDIO IN Lon the “54595. C an in e cue polnl‘. ress STO .
2 Connect a video cable mVIDEO OUT on the 1 On the HS-U595. press REC' me" PAUSE
playbackVCR and to “VIDEO N on the HS- 8 On the playhackVCR. press PLAY. then PAUSE.
US95A
9 Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the
3 If the playbackVCR is Hi-Fi, set the audio monitor same time to begin copying the ﬂpe‘
to EEBLQ
I0 When ﬁnished, press STOP on bothVCRs.
4 Use INPUT to set the HS-U59S to External I
(Ll) II you used the HS-U595 rear panel jacks. or
Exmmal 2 (L2) if you used the HS-US‘JS front
panel iacks.
HS—U595 RECORDING PLAYBACK
AUDIO IN R AUDIO OUT L
AUDIO IN UMONO AUDIO OUT R
Editing Features
Using the HS-US95 to playback to another VCR
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Connect one stereo audio cable to AUDIO IN L
and R on the recording VCR‘and m AUDIO
OUT L and R on (he HS-US95.
Connect 2 yellow video cable wVIDEO IN on the
recordingVCR and (onDEO OUT an die
HS—U595.
Set the audio monitor on the HS-US9S to Stereot
lithe otherVCR is a mono VCR.set the audio
monitor on the HS-U59S to m See Selecting
and adjusting the audio and video functions
on page 28.
HS-U595
PLAYBACK
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AUDIO OUT R
VIDEO OUT
4 Set the input ol the recording VCR to External.
5 Put a blank cape into the recordingVCRt Press
STOP.
6 Put the tape you want to copy into the HS-US‘JS
and find the cue point. Press STOP.
7 On the recordingVCR, press REC,then PAUSE.
8 On the HS-U595. press PLAY. then PAUSE
9 Press the PAUSE buttons on both VCRs at the
same time to begin copying the tape.
I0 Press STOP on beleCRs when you are ﬁnlshed.
RECORDING
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Advanced Playback Controls
Special eﬁeccs
You can use the shuttle ring and the jog dial on the front panel. or the shuttle
ring and the ADJUST dial on the remote to control the playback speed ol the
tape.
change playback speed while tape is paused
I While theVCR is playing a tape. press PAUSE to freeze the picture.
2 Turn the shuttle ring and hold it to play the tape at a particular speed (see
diagram). If you release the ring. It will come back no the center position,
and the still (PAUSE) mode will resume.
3 To resume normal playback. press PLAY.
After about 5 minutes in the still or slow-modon mode, theVCR will automati-
cally stop to avoid damage to the tape. The picture may vibrate verdcally when
you pause theVCR's picture.
still adjustment
Sometimes during sn'll frame. the picture may vibrate or shake. To correct this
problem, mm the jog dial on the front panel while pressing REC SPEED on the
franc panel until the vibration is reduced or stops. Side-co-side vibration cannot
be corrected.
change playback speed while tape is playing
You can also dtange the playback speed with the shuttle ring without entering
die PAUSE mode. To do this.mm the shuttle ring and hold it to play the tape at
a particular speed (see the diagram). Ifyou reluse die ring, it will come back to
the center position, and normal playback will resume.
advance tape frame by frame
I While theVCR is playing a tape. press PAUSE to freeze the picture.
2 Turn the iog or the ADJUST dial clockwise to advance the tape forward.
Turn it counter-clockwise to reverse the tape The faster you turn the dial.
the faster the tape will move.
3 To resume normal playback. press PLAY,
double speed playback with sound
You (an see the contens of the videotape in double speed playbadt with Hi-Fi
sound when your tape ms recorded in extended (E?) speed.
I While theVCR is playing a tape, press INPUT. You'll see the picture in
double speed playbatkA certain amount of noise in the picture or the
sound is normal.
2 To resume normal playbadt, press PLAY.
If you are playing back a tape recorded in standard (SP) speed. the sound is
muted. You cannot hear the sound if you set the audio monitor to mom or if
the tape was recorded on a monoVCR.
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Adjusting the tracking
automatic tracking
YourVCR automau'mlly adiusts the tape to give you die best quality pictureWhen D (d'g'ta‘ "a“w) "9”
you start playback ofa newly inserted tape.the DIGITALTRACKING light (D) will l'l Elli ’ 1&1
ﬂash. showing that dieVCR is adjusting the picture When theVCR has ﬁnished U ~ ”~ 5 9‘
adjusting the picmre.the DIGITALTRACKING light will shine steadily
A certain amount of noise in the picture or sound is normal while the VCR is
tracking a tape.
manual tracking
From time to time, you might play a tape that has excess noise in the picture.
often looking like vibration or interierence at the top or bottom of the screen
To correct the picture. you have to annually track the tape.
l While die tape is playing. press and hold REC SPEED and turn the front
panel jog dial until the picture is clear of excess noise.
2 To continue autonuo‘c tracking, press REC SPEED againﬁutomatic
tracking will also resume when you eject the upet
slow tracking
Slow tracking is used to adlust the playback quality during slow motion playback
and sn’ll frame. You an only use slow tracking Ii your tape was recorded in
extended play (EP) speed. To adjust the slow tracking, put a tape into slow
motion.then press and hold REC SPED and turn the front panel jog dial until
the best picture is obtained.
Time counter
YourVCR has a o'me counter that shows the amount of time the tape has run
in hours, minuues.and seconds. This counter is useful when you want to ﬁnd
speciﬁc points on a tape. The counter will not work with blank tapes. on blank
sections of tape. or when rheVCR's power is off.
setting the counter
To set the counter to “DHOOMOOS? press CANCEL on the remote conwol.
You tar-mot reset the counter if you are using theVCR's menus.
Time oounief
YourVCR will automatically reset the counter to“0HO0MOOS" when you load a
tape. It will display “- H - - M - - S“ when there is no tape in rheVCR. m
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Searching Techniques
YourVCR lets you search through a tape in a number of ways.These include:
Quick search (CM skip) —- 30 second intervals
Speed search w visually search
Counter zero stop -- direct to start of recording
Index search -- ﬁnd speciﬁc index points
Advanced Features
Quick search (CM skip)
Quick search lets you skip over the tape you are playing in about 30 second
intervals. It is designed so that you can quickly speed through any commercials
you may have recorded. To do this:
I Make sure that you have set the VCR remote toVCR mode.
2 While playing a tape. dioose the desired saith time by pressing a number bunon
Number
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Search . 1 min. . 2 min. .
time 30 sec. 1 mlnt 30 sec. 2 min. 30 sec. 3 min.
The VCR will speed through the selected length of ape. then resume playback.
This screen will appear and show the search time and the gauge. Each mark on
me gauge represents [5 seconds. The marks will disappear. one by one. every
I5 seconds of the search time. You can set the search time up to 3 minutes,
Speed search
Use speed search to visually search through the contents ola videotape.
I Whlle playing a tape. press FF or REW on the remote controlYou will see
the picture as It last forwards or rewinds. Noise bars may appear.
2 If you press FF or REW and hold it down for about I second, the search
speed will increase.
3 To resume normal playback. press FF or REW again quickly. or press PLAY.
IMPORTANT
The fastest search speed that allows you to see the picmre Is about 30
times normal speed. It Is normal for the number of noise bars on due
screen to incruse and roll from top to bottom as die visual search speed
incrusest Using speed search for long stretches of tape may muse the
video heads to become dirty faster. The Mm
m is without a picmre, which allows you to search up to 400 times
normal speed. To do thispress STOP. then FF or REW.When you press
and hold FF or REW for more than LS seconds. the search speed will be
about 300 times normal speed
Counter zero stop
Counter zero stop allows you to quickly access the beginning of a recorded or
playback section of a tape. TheVCR will automatically fast forward or rewind
to“0HO0MOOS" and stop the tape.
I Press CANCEL on the remote control at the point you wish to locate
latenThe counter will reset to“0HO0MOOS".
2 When you wish to return to the point speciﬁed in step I. press VIDEO on
the remote controlfl'he MM menu appears on your screen.
PressVlDEO until the counter zero stop function appears.
3 Turn 0 to sort the counter zero stop.
The VCR will automatically search to the counter “0HO0M005” and then stop.
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Index search
Index search is a my to iind spetiﬁc points on a tape Before using index search.
index marks are placed at important places on a lape. Index search is used (0
ﬁnd these marks. Index marks are added automatically whenever yourVCR
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 modean index mark is automati-
cally added to the rape. A message will indicate that the mark is being re-
corded.
Index marks are no: 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,
Index marks must be added at least one minute apart.
I Press INDEX SEARCH + on the remote control to begin a Iorward
search; press INDEX SEARCH — to search in reverse.The VCR will fast
forward or rewind and index search display appears on theTV.
Once the VCR ﬁnds an index mark. it will begin playing back d1e tape from
that point.
2 You can press the plus + or minus — buttons up to I9 times to search Ior
that many index marks. For examplenn ﬁnd the diird index mark ahead.
press plus + button three times. The on-screen display will count down
the number of marks in be passed before playback begins.
3 To tancel index search. press PLAY or STOP.
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PressVIDEO until the repeat playback funcﬂon appears.
2 To start the playback. mm 0
When theVCR encounters the next nurk or the end of the tape. It will
automatically rewind to the previous mark and begin playback again.
TheVCR will also search for a blank section of rapeIftheVCR encounters
any secu’on longer than 4 seconds in Iengrh.the repeat playback will begin.
3 Press STOP to ancel the repeat.
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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 ape.
The left side of the gauge is the tape start (5). and the right side is me tape end
(E). For aT~I20 length rape played at smndal’d (SP) speed, each mark on the
gauge represents about I5 minutesThe 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 lime 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 theTV
screen. and the remaining time appears on the ﬂuorescent displayThey
disappear after 4 seconds when playing a tape.
To turn off the display. press DISPLAY twice.
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The time gauge and remaining time work by detecting control signals on
recorded tapes. Therefore they do not function while playing tapes that
have not yet been recorded
The tape remaining display may not show the correct remalnlng time if the
Tape function is incorrectly set if you are using speed search, if you are using
a special length assette (such asT-lO length), or if you are using aVHS—C tape
with an adapter.
Displaying the current time
The current time is shown in the display window or ﬂieTV 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
theVCR is off. To see the current time when theVCR is on:
I Press DISPLAY twice The counter will be replaced by the current time.
2 To wrn oi? the current time. press DISPLAY once.
Self diagnostic system
YourVCR uses a self diagnostic junction to detect an internal malfunction. If
there is a fault dteVCR will whow error messages on the ﬂuorescent dlsphy.
Error messages and countermeasures are shown in I diagram to the left.
lMPORTANT
If the display shown ES,the video heads need to be cleaned. Do not use
a wet-type cleaning cassette.“ it may damege yourVCR.The
instructions of all held cleaning cassettes must be followed exactly to
aviod damage to yourVCR. if you do not solve the problem. plmse
contact your dealer:
E5 may not appear. even If the video heads need cleaning,
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Advanced Features
Customize Choise Menu
In the Customize Choices menu are 5 options that you can set. For each of the
5 options. smrt with these 2 steps:
I Press MENU on the remote control. VQR Mgin Menu appears on yourTV.
2 Use @ on the remote to select Mmﬁrn ®
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 a weak station. turn video
mute OFF.
3 Complete steps I and 2 above M55 menu appears. Use @
to selectVideg museTurn G to set video mute to ON or OFF.
4 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus,
Auoo power saving (auto-off)
When dieAuto Power Save feature is turned on, theVCR will automatically
mm 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.
3 Complete steps I and 2 abovegummeghgiu; menu appears. Use @
to selecmw. Turn G to set to ON.
4 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
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When viewing broadcast stations through theVCR. 1mm
will appear on theTV screen three minutes beiore theVCR power turns elf.
The display will count down the number of minunes until theVCR turns on.
If you want to continue using theVCR, load a cassette or press any of the
keys.
RF converter
Ii‘ yourTV has audio and video inputs. turn the RF converter OFF. II yourTV
does not have audio and video inputs,i
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Advanced Features
PerfecTape"
PerfecTape is an exclusive Mitsubishi feature that tests the quality of video tapes
you will record on. After each test theVCR will adjust its internal circuitry in
order to make the best possible recording on your taper
setting up PerfecTape
You can set up PerlecTape to function two ways.
If you want rheVCR to automatically test any non-recorded tapes when the
tape is loaded, selectAUTO.
If you do not want thech to automatically test tapes,seleet MANUAL
PerfecTape will new function only when you start a test. Any tape with the
erasure prevention tab intact can be manually tested
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appearstUse © to select PgrfggTape.
Turn @ m set Mm to AUTO or MANUAL
5 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
using PerfecTape automatically
I Load a tape that has not been recorded into the VCR
TheVCR will display the Itsu‘ng status screen. When testing, cheVCR records for
one second, then evaluates the recording itmadeThe enu're test tales about 8
seconds During this time. the m on the front panel will ﬂash. i! you wish to
cancel the tar, press TI'OP on the remote while the [ﬂight is still ﬂashing,
When the test E done. theVCR will disphy the rating of your tape for 8 seconds
On the front panel, the ﬂight will shine smdily. indicating mat the VCR has set
its intemal circuitry no make the best possible recording on this tape.
using PerfecTape manually
I Load a tape that has Its erasure prevention tab intact into ﬂIEVCR.
2 Find a portion of the tape that is OK to record over: this feature will
record over one second of your tape.
3 PressVlDEO on the remote control de ﬁgnggm menu appears Press
VIDEO until the PerfecTape function appears.
4 Turn Q on the remote to begin the test During this time. the mm
on the front panel will "am To cancel the test. press STOP on the remote
while the might ls still ﬂashing.
When the test Is ﬁnished. theVCR will display the rating of your tape for 8
seconds. Turn off the display by pressing STOP on the remote control.
if wish to erase the settings, eiect the npe. The settings will also be erased if
you pressTIMER RESET or If theVCR loses power. After the rest is ﬁnished,
the PerfecTape function will not appear unless the rape is ejected
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Active AIV Network"
Active A/V Netonk allows you to directly opemte many of the combined
iuncu'ons of cermin Mitsubishi TVs and yourVCR at the press of one button.
If you have a MitsubishiTV with Active AN Network. check the following
- yourVCR must be connected to External 1 (EXT-I) or Input-I ofa
MitsubishiTV with AttiveA/V Network
' video mute must he ON
- Aggy; My Nemrk setting on yourTV must be set to ACTIVE (see
yourTV‘s owner‘s guide for information)
- VCR remote mode set coVCR-A
TheAN Network must be connecmd as shown on page 9
To turn on the Acn‘veA/V Network on yourVCR:
3 Complete steps I and 2 on page 44. M menu appurs.
Use @ to selectAMM.
4 Turn (9: w sum—New toACTIVE.
5 Press MENU twice to turn off the menus.
what the ActiveAN Network does
The Acu'veA/V Network makes it eosler and faster to use theVCR’s Quick
Program. MENU. and Play commands.
When you press QUICK PROGRAMNCR Plus-5 to begin programming:
- ActiveNV Network turns on yourVCR and brings it to theVQR Plus-i-
Emmmd Screen»
. ActiveAN Network turns on yourTV if it is off, and switches theTV to
EXT-I or INPUT-l.
when you press QUICK PROGRAMNCR Plus!» to end programming:
~ ActiveAN Network mms oliyourVCR (unless a ape is currently
playing or recording).
' ActiveAN Network returns yourTV to die channel it was on before. or
turn it all (if it was off originally),
When you press MENU on the remote:
- AcdveA/V Network turns on yourVCR and brings up (hem
Menu screen.
- Acn've AN Network mrns on rheTV. set to EXT-I or INPUTZ I.
When you press PLAY on the remote:
- ActiveA/V Network turns on yourVCR and begins playing the tape.
- ActiveNV Network sums on theTV,setto EXTZI or INPUT-l.
When you turn oﬁyourTV:
- YourVCR wrns oil. unless it is playing or recording.
ActiveAN Network an also affect yourch when selected TVs PIP Iunctlon
is used. Active/{N Network an set yourVCR‘s clock ifyourTV is equlpped
with StarSight’. See yourTV Owner's Guide for more information.
EMPORTANT
When usingActiveA/V Network. always point your remote control at
your television, no: at yourVCR.
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Using the remote control to operate your TV
The HS-U595 remote control can operate many of the frequently-used func-
tions of yourTV. You only need one remote to operate both yourVCR andTV.
The HS-U595 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. iollow these instructions.
setting up your remote control to operate yourTV
I Turn off yourTV.
2 On the HS-U595 remote control. pressTV on top oi the lIip-up cover to
tell the remote that you want to operate dteTV.
3 Flip up the cover of the remote. then while holding in the PIP button, press
the code key listed that corresponds to the brand of your TV.
4 Close the cover. then press POWER If yourTV turns on.your remote is
set up to operate your brand ofTV.
Ii yourTV does not turn on. repeat step 3 using die next code listed for the
brand oi yourTV.
If none oi the codes listed for the brand of yourTV work, then repeat step 3
several times, using a different code key unn‘l one works. The possible code
keys are: 0. l-9, CANCELAUDIO. ENTER, and VCR/TV.
You do not need to perform this set-up win until you change the batteries.
set up your remote for another brand of television, or you get a newTV.
Once you have correctly set your remote control to operate yourTV. you will
be able to use the POWER, CHANNELVOLUME, MUTE, and (some models)
lNPUT and number buttons to operate yourTV.
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Beeuse of variations among models. some or all buttons may not work,
or they may operate dilierent functions than expected for your particular
TV. ll this occurs. you may need to use yourTV 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 use. your
remote may not be able to control yourTV.
When you replace the batteries in your remote. the remote may retum
to its inio’al setting (code key 1). Repeat the steps above to reset your
remote control. If you enter a new code. die previous code will be
erased
operating yourTV with the HS-US95 remote control
I PressTV on the HS-U595 remote control to tell the remote that you want
to operate theTV.
2 Point the remote control towards theTV and press the desired buttons
3 To once again control dteVCR, pressVCR.
Advanced Features
using one remote to operate two MitsubishiVCRs
Ifyou have another MitsubishiVCR (from [986 or later), you can use the HS-
U595 remote control to operate both VCRs, You do not want both VCRs to
respond simultaneously to the remote controi‘s signal, so you need to set each
VCR to respond to different sets of signals.This remote has two separate signal
systems. known as dual remote codes.VQB-A system operates all Mitsubishi
VCRs introduced in I986 and later. VCR-E system operates the HS-U59S and
selected other MitsubishiVCRs.
Since all MitsubishiVCRs since l986 and later respond toVCR-A signalthen
you should program the HS-U595VCR to respond toVCR-B signals and
program the remote control no sendVCR-B signals.
To program the HS-U59S and the remote to VQB-B
I Make sure the HS-US95 is plugged in but turned off. On theVCR front
panel.mm the shuttle ring left while holding down REC SPEED on the
front panel. To conﬁrm that theVCR responds tom signals, h
appears on the front panel display.
2 On the remote, pressVClL then press VCR~B. The remote will now send
m signals.
when you wish to operate the otherVCR
I On the remote. press VCR. dien press VCR-A. The remote will now send
V5 R-A signals.
To reprogram the HS-U59S to respond tom signals again
I Make sure the HS—U59S is plugged in but turned off. On the VCR front
panel. turn the shuttle ring right while holding down REC SPEED on the
front panel. To conﬁrm that theVCR responds mVQR—A slgnals.A
appears on the front panel display.
lMPORTANT
Some other models of Mitsubishi VCRs can respond toVCR-B signals.
If your odier VCR is one of these models.and you would like to program
the other VCR to respond thClH! signals, refer to the owner's guide
that name with the other VCR.
Some of the buttons may not function or they may operate different
features than expecred for the other VCR.
Child Lock
' The child lock feature prevents Others from using yourVCR. To lock theVCR:
I Press and hold down DISPLAY on the remote control for about B seconds.
The LOCK light on the fluorestent display will light up
2 To uncel the child lock, press and hold down DISPLAonr about 8
seconds. until the LOCK light on the fluorescent display goes out.
IMPORTANT
You an lock theVCR with the power off. even if the VCR is standing by
for a programmed recording. If you lock theVCR with no ﬁssette in it,
theVCR will not accept a cassette.
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Remote Control
TV, VCR
Press VCR to tell your remote to operate theVCR.
After setting up your remote to operate your brand of
TV, (See Advanced Features) pressTV to tell the remote
to aperate yourTV,
é. EjECT
Ejects a tape.
POWER
Turns theVCR on or off,
If you have programmed d‘ieVCR to record. you need to
turn thech all.
VOLUME Up and Down
Raises and lowers the sound of theTV.
MUTE
Turns oil rheTV sound. Press agin so more cheTV
sound to its previous volume.
Q.V.
Mitsubishi TV's QuiokView" feature. See your Mitsubishi
TV owner‘s guide for more details.
CHANNEL Up and Down
Selects next hlgher or lower channel in die TV: channel
memory.
IN PUT
Select between the antenna and any other video equip~
ment that may be connected.
Use double speed phyback with sound when playing a
tape.
DISPLAY
Displays on (heTV screen:
- Time elapsed on d'le tape
' Time left on the tape
~ Current time
- Channel number and audio reception mode
Audio channel(s) selected
Source supplying theVCR with a signal
If die VCR ls stopped,playing, or recording
~ Turns on and dim
. REC
Starts recording.
While recording. adds manual index mark.
INDEX SEARCH 1» and -
Begins index search forward and backward.
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QUICK PROGRAMNCR Plus-0-
Goes to WWW screen. Exits the
programming screen.
REW «
Rewinds a tape or reverse surf-hes.
FF »
Fast forwards a tape or last forward searches.
STOP El
Stops a tape.
PLAY
Plays a tape.
MENU
Displays the menus.
Exits the menus.
PAUSE l I
Pauses a tape when recording.
Freezes a frame when playing a npe.
Location of Controls
Remote Control -- Flip cover open
ADJUST dial
Advance the rape Irame-by»frame in pause mode.
Select: and adjusts menu selections.
shuttle ring
Adjusts playback speed when a tape is playing.
Enters or cancels selections when using the menus.
VCR-A,VC R-B
Operates two Mitsubishi VCRs with one remote.
PIP SOURCE, PIP
Controls the picture-in-picnure functions of many
MitsubishiTVs.
number keys
Selects TV smcions.
Enters PlusCode numbers.
Sets quick search (CM skip) time.
OFF-TIOTR
Use d’ieTV's oil-timer, if the remote is set up to opente
a MitsubishiTV.
Operates cheVCR's OneTouch Recording feature.
VCR/TV
Switches between the VCR‘s picmre and the TV's tuner.
CANCE L
Cancels selections an die on-screen menus.
Rees the counter display m“0HO0M005".
ENTER
Enters selections on the on-screen menus.
AUDIO
Selects meVCR's audio settings so be adjusted.
VIDEO
Selects theVCR's video settings to he adiusted.
PIP
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Location of Controls
Front Panel Keys and Functions
cassette slot
display window
POWER
Turns theVCR on or oft
If you have programmed yew-VCR to record. turn off
yourVCR.
a EjECT
Eiects a tape.
video Input 2 jacks
Connect source here. such as aVCR or czmcordento
record or dub video.
audio input 2 jacks
Connect source here.such as aVCR or arncorder, (0
record or dub audio.
cassette slot
Insert the video cassette tape here.
REC SPEED
Changes the recording speed (SPis standard play, EP is
extended play).
display window
See the next section.
remote control sensor
Receives signals from the remote control. Do not block
it.
remole control
sense!
. RECI®RECORD LENGTH
Records to the end of the tape by pressing once.
Sets the recording time for OTR recording by pressing
repeatedly.
PAUSEIGDSTART TIME
Pauses a tape when recording.
Freezes a frame when playing a tape. Sets the slart dme in
OTR’ recording,
log dial
Changes channels when tape is stopped.
Advances tape hme-lyy-(rame when the tape is paused.
Adjusts tracking and picture vibration.
shuttle rlng
Fast forwards a ape or fast forward searches by turning
right.
Rewinds a tape or revlese searches by turning left.
PLAY D
Plays a tape.
Resumes normal playback from special effects.
STOP D
Swps a tape.
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Location of Controls
DisplayWindow
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digital tracking plaliy light
AMT era-2 LﬁzK g; |n T
_ll_l - U U SI SAP Ll Ll LID {Maj
MDUs
coumerlcurrem lime/remaining display
OTR 2 light OTR 2
Lights up during recording the program with Smndby
One-Touch Recording.
lock light LOCK
Lights up when Child Lock feature is in use.
tape speed lights
lndimtes tape speed
SP is standard play: EP is extended play
SP, EF
stereo indicator ST
Indicates a stereoTV channel.
Ell
SAP indicator SAP
Indicates that channel has a Separate Audio Programm-
SAR
LR indicator
PRIMESTARo light 0
Lights up when VCR has selected channels from a
PRIMESTAR receiver.
cable tuning light I
, Lights up when VCR is set to receive cable broadcasts.
VCR light VCR
indicates that the picture is controlled by dieVCR.
52 m‘smueew
channel display
record llghl
PerfecTape" light PT
Flashes when PerfecTape test is in progress.
Stays lit when test is complete.
programmed recording light E]
Light: up when VCR is olfand it is programmed to
record.
digital tracking light D
Flashes when VCR is adjusting the tracking
Glam steadily when tracking is ﬁnished.
if tracking is adjusted manually. it turns off.
play and record lights Mull FREQ,
cassette status lightl _" ’
Light up when VCR is playing a tape or recording.
Cassette sums light turns on when a tape Is in theVClL
Dashes in the center simulate movement of ape when
playing and recording
counter/present time/remaining display
This area displays:
- current time
- n‘me counter showing how long tape has run
‘ time remaining on die ape
- contents of a programmed recording when you are
programing yourVCR.
channel display
Displays table channel. broadcast channel. satellite
channel. or input
Location of Controls
Rear Panel Jacks
VIDEO INpul: and OUTput jacks
Yellow jacks for receiving (IN) and sending (OUT) video
signals to a monitorTV or anotherVCR.
AUDIO leut 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 me left
(white) terminal.
ANTENNA lN jack
Attach an external antenna or cable to bring In an outside
signal
ANTENNA OUT jack
Anach a coaxial able to yourTV to send out antenna!
able signals on theVCR to yourTV.
CONVERTER BOX CONTROL jack
Connects IR Emitter to a cable box and/or satellite
receiver.
ACTIVE AIV NETWORK iaeks
Connects theVCR to other Mitsubishi products with
Active/KN Network orAN Network jacks.
TIMER RESET
Erases all programmed recording settings and resets the
clock. Use this button with care,
rouble checks:
_—_—
Sometimes problems can be solved by checking some basic things ﬁrst.
If these do not solve your problem, Contact your Mitsubishi dealer for help.
Try This...
Problem
The VCR won't turn on.
TheVCR power is on but no controls work,
You un't see theVCR‘s picture on yourTV.
Poor‘picture when watching theVCR‘s timer on
yourTV.
VCR REC button doesn’t'function‘
No picture during recording.
VCR does not reoordTV prognm.
TheVCR timer recording does not operate.
No: in the plcmre and distorted sound
Poor or no Hi—Fi sound.
Playback is nolsy or "snowy".
VCR remote does not function.
Check the power cord and theAC outlet.
Is the LOCK light ONE If so. press and hold DISPLAY on the
remote for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off.
PressVCR on the remote, then POWER.
is the LOCK light ON? if 50, press and hold DlSPLAY on the
remote for more than 8 seconds until the LOCK light turns off
Press VCR on the remote. then VCR-A otVCR-B. then try again,
Press TIMER RESET on d'ie rear panel.
Check the TVs input setting, 1
Chetk‘to see that yourVCR is not set
U. or L1
Check the video channel setting.
Check yourTV's fine tuning. If using an olderTV.
Check your connections to make sure they are secure.
Check the erasure preventio tab casse . y I
Check the hook-up.
Check to see if yourTV ls set to the correct channel or input.
Check theVCR'mning
Check the input selec'uoﬁ on
display show Ll'qr L2? If‘so,
lNPUT:
Does the front panel
tuner by pressing
Check that the programmed recording light lights up in the
display window‘
Check the dock time.
Make sure you have turned the VCR off before the start time.
Check the tracking control. Adjust manually if necessary.
Check the monitor senings.
Check the quality of the video tape.
, refully.
ed by a qualified service
shorten head life. lFol '
Have, e VCR video
eedmiclan.
Check the remote mode of theVCR.
Press VCR and the corresponding key, VCR-A orVCR-B. on die
remote before operating yourVCK
PressTV on the remote before operating yourTV.
Change the batteries.
m 5&3}?
FORMAT
VIDEO SIGNAL SYSTEM
Recom/Pumx Svsrsn
ANTENNA
TUNER
Homzmrm. Rssoumon
SiGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO
Com Hui-En
TIMER mam CAPACITY
Mmoiw 5“:qu 11m
MAxmuM moms m:
T- IZO ape
Karma 11?!
POWER REQUIREMENT
POWER cousmrnon
Dimensions
Waom
Suwum ACCESONES
adding 1: anne s .
adlust dIaI
playback controls ..... 43
AIISet" future C
antenna. conneccin .. 5 cable.connections to
jacks.... 5, 57 cable box connections to
audio cable tuning light
connecting aTV with inputs. 6 rancel button ..
dubbing 40 cancel
dub bum 55 Pmmmed recording.
dubbing in to 56 recording in progress
inpuL output iaeks 57 nssette slot
butmn 54 assene status sym
audio video functions
56
VHS NTSC sizndard with Hi-Fi audio
EIA standard: NTSC color
Video —- 4 head
Audio -- 2 HI-Fi channels and l normal audio control
75-ohm externaIVHF/UHF combined antenna terminal
I8I channels capability
VHF —— Channels 2 - I3
UHF -- Channels I4 - 69
CATV —— Channels I—I25
More than 400 lines (S-VHS)
240 lines (VHS)
45 dB
Digital dynamic
I-mondi programmable/8 programs
30 minutes
I20 min.withT-I10 video cassette (SP)
360 min. wirhT-I 20 video cam (EP)
I:26 min.forT-i20 casein
IZOVAC, 60 Hz
2I Wam— 3.5 Wan: standby
3-5/9 in Height x I6-3/4 anldth x ‘ I2-3/8 in Depth (93mm x425mm x 3|5mm)
8.4 lbs approx. (33kg)
I set coxial cable
I set stereo audio/video tables
I remote control with jog dial and batteries
I IR emitter
selecting
using
auto clock funcnon
auto power saving.
backup, memory.
batteries, insnlling .
changing settings while
programming"
auto speed programming.
changing recording settings e
channels)
adding and deleting
bum"
display
memorize
selecting
VCR Plus+ Guide .
child lock
choosing a hookup.
clock setting
CM skip
connections to
antennas
AN N'etwork
able with or wn ou
home meater receiver
satellite receiver.
IR emitter.
TV wlaudlo vI eo mpu
converter box control jack 9, 57
”WW 3 taPe ~-
counper display
dim
Index
counter zero stop....
customize choices menu
daylight savings time
digiul tracking light .
display button
display window.
displaying current time
displaying time gauge
edit
control
searching
erasure. preventing tap
last forward buuon .. 53. 55
fast forwarding a rape .
front panel keys....
G .
guidesNCR Plus+ channel
head cleaning .....
important safeguards
index search buttons
techniques
input button
jog dial
loading rapes
location of controls
memory backu
menu button
menus, using
mute button
number buttons ..
off-timer button ..
one key program button
one key programming
one touch recording (
one touch recording, standby . 26
56 a}...
pause button.
pausing a tape
peak level meters.
PerlecTape’ Iigh
using
picture- -Picwl‘e (
play and record light
play/stop button
play a tape ..
Play PerlecTap t
playback contra s,a vanced . 43
power button . 53, 55
PRIMESTAR light 56
programmed recording light .. 56
programming
auto‘speed .
cancel ..
changing settings while.
one key...
quick program button
using
q uick search
QuickView key (Q.V.)
rear panel iack
record button
record cancel
record level
record Iigh
57
27
56
28
mceling programm
anceling one In progress.
conventiaIVCR timer 30
remote control buttons . .
sensor s
repeat playback
rewind search button
rewinding a npe..
RF converter setting
S-video 1:ch
S-VHS indicator
SAP indicator
SAP broadcast a
satellite receiver
connecting ....t.
memorizing channels
notes about using..
programming to record
search technique
setting the clock.
sharpness
shuttle rin
skipping program
special effects ..
stereo indicator .
still adjustment
stop button .
tape iuncu'on
(ape speed lights
tape
copying.
loading .
44. 45
television. connecting.
operating with remo
time
counter .....
display current
gauge
remain n
setting
u'mer recording
timer reset bun-on
tracking .
operating 2 w/ I remote
setting up .,
VCR Plus-f0 Guide
channels setting
VCR/TV button
video
dubbing ..
dub button
dubbing indicator
button .....w...
input, output jacks
mute
using function
volume button
Warranty
MITSUBISHI
VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
LIMITED WARRANTY
MITSUBISHI CONSUMER ELECTRONICSAMENCA, INC. (MCEA) wzmms m rhe original purthzser eirhis videu usxene recerder II purchased
Irom an aurhoriied MITSUBISHI Audio/Video Dealer (Pm, should Ir prove deiecilve by reason of improper workmanship and/or maierial;
u Parts For one year irern rhe dare ovoriginai purchase as rmllawe will repair or replacear our option any delecﬂve parr Includi’ng me video
head wirhous charge «or rhe pan Parts used for replacemenc are wananeed (or rhe remainder olrhe original warranry peried.
b. Laiaer. For six momhx from the dare olcrlyml purchase ar rerai|,we will pravl’de the hhur ior a warraniy repair wuheur (harge at an
authorized MITSUBISHI service renrer,
c. Noose Townin warmly servicepu mnoriiyan audorired MITSUBISHI xervlce culmr ei any defeaw-rhin die appnaue warranry ume period,
To OBTAIN wummw SERVICEdeII‘ver yuurVCR (a she nearesc MITSUBISHI service center.
Shippin‘ expenscs are your respeneihiiisy, The name and address olihe nearess service eehier lzn be oouined iroin your MITSUBISHI Dealer,
or by wrisln; or calling MCEA at uhe address and eelephone number below, Front a! purchase date Irorn an auiiuarieed MITSUBISHI Dealer is
required when requmine warraniy rewice. Preeene your sales reeeipe er omer deeurnem whlch embIIshes prooi and dam oi purehase'ms
RETURN or THE OWNER REGISTRATION cm: ls NOTA CONDITION or WARRANTY COVERAGE However, please derach and
rerurn rhe Owner Regsmeion Card so man we can cranracs you should a quesdon oi saiecy arise which oouid aiieer you.
THISWARRANTY DOES NOT COVER damage caused by. mediaeadon, air-mien. repair or unite oi diis produer by anyone other than an
auiherixed MITSUBISHI unit. eenuer; physlcal abuse mar misuse d. dial/CR; operarien in a manner denim, m the insououons which
acmpﬂny theVCR: (ream: damagewr any damage caused Ivy acrs oi God such as iighening or Ilucruacien in elecuical power This warmly also
excludes all costs arising Imm Insulhtion,adiusuneﬂl of user contmls.enerml anrenna sysrems.serviee oi produers purchased or serviced
wuide rhe LLSA, inieial eechnieai adlusunems (set-up) and usenrequired malnrenarice Including head aiming. Consul: the operaring insirue-
rions endesed Mdl the produce ior lniorrnarion regarding user eon-role.
ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN,ANDANY REMEDYWHICH, BUT FORTHIS PROVISION, MIGHTARISE BY IMPLI-
CATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY EXCLUDED AND DISCLMMEQTHE IMPLIED WARRAN‘HES OF MERCHANTAQILITY
AND OF HTNFSS FORANY PARTICULAR PURPOSEARE ExPRBsLY LIMITEDTOATERM OF ONE‘IEAIL
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCB SHALL MCEA BE LIABLETO PURCHAEER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES_WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH oF WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT. OR OTHERWISE,
Some mm: de no: lllowllminiﬁons on how long an ImplIed warranty Iasumr the excluslon or Ilmludon OI inddenulaspedal. or Eonsequeml
damagemo the above Ilmluﬂovis or excluslons may not ipply m ynu.
This warmty gives you speciﬁc Iepl righrs and you may also have other rights which vary from sure to sure.
BEORE REQUESTING SERVICE piease renewrha insuruco-en oeeides to insure proper irnaailarien and mm mm eenrrei Adlusemem.
"the problem persists. Contact your Maven MITSUBISHI Daler for name(s) ehuﬂloriud MITSUBISHI Service Center(s). If you are unable to
obtain the Infcnmdcrl, plate all I-900-331-2I l9.or write us I! the addms below,
MITSUBISHI CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
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call I-800-332-2I I9
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